If there’s one thing New Orleans knows, it’s food. We know how to cook it and we know how to eat it, that’s for sure. Luckily, we have an endless list of restaurants to choose from when we’re on the hunt for something outside of our own kitchens. Here are eight locally owned, neighborhood restaurants that are cooking up some incredible dishes, and they would certainly love to have your business right about now.
- Camellia Grill
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Still Trying/Google Camellia Grill has been a culinary landmark since 1946, and if you’ve never been, you’re in for a real treat. This classic diner has all your favorite diner classics that will just soothe your soul. The staff is always incredible, making you feel like one of the family.
- Lil Dizzy’s
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Marissa Morrison/Google No frills, all flavor is the name of the game at this iconic eatery on Esplanade. Their breakfast menu is certainly one for the books, but their weekday hot lunch specials are some of the most popular in the city.
- Lilly’s Cafe
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GoddessofArt/Trip Advisor Located on historic Magazine Street in the Garden District, Lilly’s Cafe is a must when you’re craving Vietnamese cuisine.
- Cafe Reconcile
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Chelsi Womack/Google Run by Reconcile New Orleans, this incredible program encourages young adults from severely at-risk communities to make a positive change in their lives, breaking the inner city cycle and becoming productive members of society. The cafe features a soulful menu full of New Orleans classics like gumbo, po’boys, and daily lunch specials that will have you coming back day after day to try them all.
- Slice
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Management/Trip Advisor Craving pizza? Well, then make your way over to this St. Charles hidden gem, where you can feast on delicious pizza at affordable prices in an atmosphere so welcoming you may never want to leave.
- Slim Goodies Diner
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Management/Trip Advisor Slim Goodies is worth waking up early for, that’s for sure. Start your day off with one of their massive omelettes, pancakes, or waffles for the perfect morning meal.
- Venezia
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Greg Schenck/Google For Italian cuisine with a New Orleans flair, look no further than Venezia Restaurant on North Carrollton. This homey little eatery has been a neighborhood favorite since they opened in 1957, and you’ll find yourself wanting to lick the plate, it’s that good.
- Verti Marte
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ThePathLessTravelled/Trip Advisor This long-time eatery has been a neighborhood favorite for those in the service industry, and if you find yourself the Quarter, be sure to pop in. From po’boys to hot plate lunches, this little corner store has some of the tastiest sandwiches in the city.
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Camellia Grill has been a culinary landmark since 1946, and if you’ve never been, you’re in for a real treat. This classic diner has all your favorite diner classics that will just soothe your soul. The staff is always incredible, making you feel like one of the family.
From a google user/Google
Marissa Morrison/Google
No frills, all flavor is the name of the game at this iconic eatery on Esplanade. Their breakfast menu is certainly one for the books, but their weekday hot lunch specials are some of the most popular in the city.
TomGrandy/Trip Advisor
GoddessofArt/Trip Advisor
Located on historic Magazine Street in the Garden District, Lilly’s Cafe is a must when you’re craving Vietnamese cuisine.
Steven Smith/Google
Chelsi Womack/Google
Run by Reconcile New Orleans, this incredible program encourages young adults from severely at-risk communities to make a positive change in their lives, breaking the inner city cycle and becoming productive members of society. The cafe features a soulful menu full of New Orleans classics like gumbo, po’boys, and daily lunch specials that will have you coming back day after day to try them all.
Management/Trip Advisor
Craving pizza? Well, then make your way over to this St. Charles hidden gem, where you can feast on delicious pizza at affordable prices in an atmosphere so welcoming you may never want to leave.
Slim Goodies is worth waking up early for, that’s for sure. Start your day off with one of their massive omelettes, pancakes, or waffles for the perfect morning meal.
Jake Hunt/Google
Greg Schenck/Google
For Italian cuisine with a New Orleans flair, look no further than Venezia Restaurant on North Carrollton. This homey little eatery has been a neighborhood favorite since they opened in 1957, and you’ll find yourself wanting to lick the plate, it’s that good.
Leigh/Google
ThePathLessTravelled/Trip Advisor
This long-time eatery has been a neighborhood favorite for those in the service industry, and if you find yourself the Quarter, be sure to pop in. From po’boys to hot plate lunches, this little corner store has some of the tastiest sandwiches in the city.
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Address: Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe, 1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAddress: 1813 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: The Camellia Grill, 626 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USAAddress: Slice Pizzeria, 1513 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAAddress: 134 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USAAddress: 1201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAAddress: 3322 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USAAddress: 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
