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Irene's is an Italian restaurant at 529 Bienville St, New Orleans, delivering warm, elegant dining praised by guests for top-tier service and standout Italian dishes. Reviews spotlight lasagna, seafood, and pasta, served in a setting with multiple uniquely styled rooms, a gorgeous bar, and a rear walled patio. Live jazz enhances the atmosphere, and reservations are highly recommended; the venue consistently earns 5/5-star ratings.

Forbidden Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 604 Baronne St, New Orleans. Visitors praise big, flavorful slices, a crust with a sweet-tang sauce, and fresh ingredients like Italian flour and fresh cheese. The casual spot includes bar service, friendly staff, and options from by-the-slice pies to Sicilian squares, perfect for quick, delicious bites.

Mona Lisa is a welcoming Italian and pizza restaurant at 1212 Royal St, New Orleans. Reviews praise friendly staff (including Raven) and Mona Lisa-themed wall art. Highlights include bruschetta, Pasta Nonna, Veal Parmigiana, meat lasagna, garlic bread, and tiramisu—offered at reasonable prices with generous portions. There’s often a brief wait, but the experience draws repeat visitors.

Gianna Restaurant brings Italian dining to New Orleans in a luxurious, European-inspired space at 700 Magazine St #101. Guests are welcomed at the front desk and seated at beautifully set tables. The service is attentive and professional, with servers like Steven. The menu offers refined Italian dishes with well-balanced sauces and a great selection of mocktails and cocktails.

Pizza Luna is a New Orleans pizza spot at 407 Baronne St. Loved for flavorful pies and friendly, attentive service, guests praise dishes like Caesar salad with croutons, pepperoni Luna rolls, cheesy bread, and chicken parm sandwich. Reviewers note gluten-free crust options, fresh daily dough, and a cozy, intimate setting highlighted by exposed brick.

The Original Italian Pie in New Orleans offers pizza with a menu spanning sandwiches, Italian and American dishes, seafood, and more in a small, old-school spot. Reviews praise flavorful, fresh pizzas—like all-meat and buffalo chicken—along with friendly service and open late. Located at 417 S Rampart St, it provides a welcoming dine-in and takeout experience.