Irene's Cuisine

Irene's Cuisine Reviews

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• I visited Irene's last summer, and the wait was long but the staff was freindly and the food was great.

  by slack13

  
  

• Having read good reviews of Irene's, my husband and I went there, expecting the atmosphere to be romantic, the service good, and the food outstanding. We knew there would be a wait because they don't take reservations. But on arrival at 8 PM, we were taken to a back room next to the restrooms where we sat for 1 hour until we were `bumped up` to the piano bar. Another hour in the piano bar with a pianist that played 2 songs ( badly) and then took a 30 minute break. Fortunately, one of the customers could play and sing, so we got to listen to music after all. Finally, we made it to the dining room. The appetizer was delicious, but the service was abominable! After 2 hours of waiting with no one taking orders for cocktails, we figured all the waiters were in the dining room. If they were, they weren't serving! Everyone in the dining room was complaining. We finally got our dinner at 10:30. The food was good, but not worth the wait. The only efficient service we saw all night was how fast they brought the check! We finally got out at 11PM.What a disappointment!

  by zakgrasso

  
  

• Having read good reviews of Irene's, my husband and I went there, expecting the atmosphere to be romantic, the service good, and the food outstanding. We knew there would be a wait because they don't take reservations. But on arrival at 8 PM, we were taken to a back room next to the restrooms where we sat for 1 hour until we were `bumped up` to the piano bar. Another hour in the piano bar with a pianist that played 2 songs ( badly) and then took a 30 minute break. Fortunately, one of the customers could play and sing, so we got to listen to music after all. Finally, we made it to the dining room. The appetizer was delicious, but the service was abominable! After 2 hours of waiting with no one taking orders for cocktails, we figured all the waiters were in the dining room. If they were, they weren't serving! Everyone in the dining room was complaining. We finally got our dinner at 10:30. The food was good, but not worth the wait. The only efficient service we saw all night was how fast they brought the check! We finally got out at 11PM.What a disappointment!

  by zakgrasso

  
  

• It is very unfortunate that a restaurant that gets such high marks in reviews has such horrible service. The host and servers have far too much attitude. They certainly didn't display a desire for tourists to return to the city. Skip this place if you want to be treated nicely.

  by lcbryant

  
  

• It is very unfortunate that a restaurant that gets such high marks in reviews has such horrible service. The host and servers have far too much attitude. They certainly didn't display a desire for tourists to return to the city. Skip this place if you want to be treated nicely.

  by lcbryant

  
  

• I accidentally said Irene's food was the pits. Please remove that rating. Thanks.

  by mediakit

  
  

• My wife and I dined at Irene's prior to the storm. The escargot was fabulous! We are looking forward to going back!

  by eqqhrvd

  
  

• A comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, great wine selection and Escargot to die for! Try the veal sorrentina for a taste sensation not to be missed.

  by jdb1111

  
  

• I have dined at Irene's a dozen or more times and always had a terrific memobable experience. I often order off the menu and ask the chef to make an Alfredo Primavera. Delcious! I hate to see people post reviews of this wonderful place after a bad experience. They must not be going to the same Irene's!!

  by jwutrie

  
  

• We went with on our last visit and the food and service were excellent. I had the pork chop special; it was out of this world. My wife had the Rosemary Chicken; it melted in your mouth. Louie was our waiter - best service we ever had.

  by zakgrasso

  
  

• We went with on our last visit and the food and service were excellent. I had the pork chop special; it was out of this world. My wife had the Rosemary Chicken; it melted in your mouth. Louie was our waiter - best service we ever had.

  by zakgrasso

  
  

• Great food, great atmosphere...a real New Orleans treat! Giles the piano player, a French Quarter fixture, is a truly delightful character! John the Welsh waiter is also an unfogettable soul! We look forward to our next visit to I.C.'s!Tom and Sue Ferris

  by Garnett

  
  

• My wife and I discovered the restaurant while taking a carriage ridge through the french quarter when we encountered the aroma of roasting garlic. We went there the following night and had one of the best meals we had in New Orleans and the prices are very competitive given what you are served. It is a must-dine destination when in New Orleans.

  by lcbryant

  
  

• My wife and I discovered the restaurant while taking a carriage ridge through the french quarter when we encountered the aroma of roasting garlic. We went there the following night and had one of the best meals we had in New Orleans and the prices are very competitive given what you are served. It is a must-dine destination when in New Orleans.

  by lcbryant

  
  

• Joyce, Grace,& Lynn, recommend Irene's Restaurant to anyone who plans on visiting N.O. The dinning experience was phenomenal.

  by kangareaux

  
  

• I just went there for the first time and I had my one-year-old daughter and they gave us the greatest service. The wine selection was very well-rounded and complemented the food wonderfully.

  by jwutrie

  
  

• My wife and I were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to try Irene's without knowing anything about it. We loved it! The food was wonderful, the service was great, and the ambiance was cozy and charming. We're thrilled to have discovered Irene's!

  by geofiz78

  
  

• Have entertained groups on several occasions here, and we have never left disappointed, in fact I often get inquiries from our visitors from New York and New Jersey, so Irene's can be added to the ubuquitous `little black book` for those of us in my company that travel frequently. The service has, on every occasion, been outstanding, and the food is unequalled in a town full of world-famous chefs. I would recommend to anyone visiting New Orleans looking for the quintessential `foodie` experience, a must do is Irene's.

  by clevin

  
  

• Lamb is absolutely a must. Shrimp pasta (offered instead of crab pasta) was a failure. Raviolis and lamb - good. Pasta - not.

  by Alice C

  
  

• A traditional place, excellent cuisine and better service.

  by Perlititita Carrillo

  
  

• Don't miss the bread pudding with banana foster sauce!

  by scott B

  
  

• Everything is fantastic here! Food, service, photos of all the stars who have been there, piano bar. ..so cool! Closed Sunday though!

  by Tamara M

  
  

• Great food, the lassagna is amazing. Grat sevice.

  by Salvador S

  
  

• Food was good, it's Italian, not so much fusion

  by Zach T.

  
  

• Great fiid, excellent service

  by Hanna N

  
  

• San Francisco style cioppino is delicious if you like seafood

  by Raquel E.

  
  

• Great Italian food in the French Quarter. Try one of the seafood dishes.

  by Chris B.

  
  

• Irene's can have long waiting hours but it's definetely worth it. While you wait, you can listen to good piano music, so it's not bad at all. The service is great and the food... amazing!

  by Carla C

  
  

• Great Food

  by Nicholas J

  
  

• Marc Adams on the piano so waiting is a pleasure

  by Cindy lu

  
  

• Try the pompano and maytag blue cheese salad

  by Lance L.

  
  

• Um restaurante maravilhoso, com pratos delicioso e ótimo atendimento. Faça reserva para garantir sua mesa, mas não deixe de prestigiar a culinária desse discreto lugar. Ótimo para jantar romântico.

  by Bárbara Caparroz

  
  

• The mussels are outstanding

  by Graham E.

  
  

• Great spot! Nothing better than Italian food & wine and Frank Sinatra. Line starts outside before opening, so make reservations or get there early.

  by Vincent N.

  
  

• Duck entree is exquisite

  by Justin N.

  
  

• Chicken and pork cheek is awesome! Also try the short rib bucatini! That was my favorite!

  by Kristin

  
  

• Showed up at 650pm for a 7pm reservation. Haven't been seated and it's 745pm :(

  by Niki

  
  

• The wait is long but the service is absolutely outstanding-well worth it! They have a sitting room with a piano player and drink service. The best experience I've prob ever had. Food was delicious!

  by Mirella B.

  
  

• Fantastic service and warmth. Great food and drink too. Two thumbs up.

  by Jen B.

  
  

• Order the lamb. The lamb. The lamb. Lamb. Lamb. Lamb!!!

  by Fabiano R.

  
  

• Excellent as always & the service was fantastic.

  by Jack W.

  
  

• Ask for Daniel, he's funny and very knowledgable. Bread pudding is to die for. Escargot is spectacular.

  by Ken W.

  
  

• Top 5 meals of my life. Everything was great, but the fried oysters and escargot gave me a borderline seizure.

  by Rich K.

  
  

• Excellent menu. Excellent service.

  by Nathan H.

  
  

• As per recommendation from the acclaimed Mike M., get the Paneed Oysters appetizer, substituting extra oysters for the shrimp. The world will be your... amazing little sea creature.

  by Sheptorious

  
  

• Ask for Mike M. He is fantastic! He gave us a list a cool hang outs outside of the quarter to give us another perspective. He will take good care of you.

  by Esti M.

  
  

• The chippinio is amazing !!!

  by Lorraine S.

  
  

• Veal marsala was best I've had! Service = superb.

  by Barbara A G.

  
  

• great italian. known for soft shell crab pasta & bread pudding

  by Gloria C.

  
  

• The Oysters Irene were amazing & I don't care for oysters!! The San Francisco entree was wonderful. Cheesecake for dessert.

  by Cathy C.

  
  

• They normally don't take reservations but call just in case. Or get here early and expect to wait!

  by Christopher T.

  
  

• The employees are amazing! Matt and Dan are hilariously fantastic.

  by Rachel G.

  
  

• Excellent service!

  by Keane S.

  
  

• Must have meatballs aren't on the menu but offered as a chef special.

  by justin w.

  
  

• Thursday night is Oso Bucco night.

  by Johnny C.

  
  

• This is the best place to eat in New Orleans but it also might be the most costly. As a poor college student I just had dessert and they treated me like queen.

  by Duffee

  
  

• Only come here if you're okay with waiting 1.5+ hours

  by Lauren C.

  
  

• Mussels were incredible. Duck was delicious. Creme Brûlée good.

  by Adam W.

  
  

• St. Philip and chartres, not bourbon!

  by st. philip french quarter apts

  
  

• And even if they call you to confirm your reservation, they will give your table for seven away - fifteen minutes overdue

  by Stephanos B.

  
  

• This is an Italian not Indian restaurant!

  by Anne R.

  
  

• Great food but lighting makes me sleepy.

  by Angela F.

  
  

• Service is awesome! Food is just as good... I go there everytime I visit.. Can't go wrong!

  by Danielle C.

  
  

• No wait for a table and an excellent dining experience. A must do!

  by Marty W.

  
  

• No reservations, so if ya don't wanna wait, get there by 7pm.

  by Tammy G.

  
  

• The pasta is devine. Ask for David or Sonny as your server, they know how to take care of guests

  by Bo M.

  
  

• Try the fresh fish of the day crevette. Yummy!!!

  by Mary W.

  
  

• Had a reservation and still waited over an hour for a table. It is a very popular place. Delicious food. Very cramped quarters but great table service. Joseph was our server and he was top notch.

  by Keith C.

  
  

• By far the best of everything. I love this place and take anyone from out of town here for sure.

  by john

  
  

• the service? Max was superb and cute.

  by Roberto

  
  

• no reservations, and we got a table immediately. mostly locals (perhaps the time of the yr?). the food was fantastic: soft shell crab, meatballs, duck w raspberry confit, and the cheesecake, very good

  by Roberto

  
  

• 1 of the Top 3 Filet Mignons I have ever had, including Keens, Ruth Chris, and more. Paired with a perfectly spicy Cabernet.

  by Jeremy T.

  
  

• When Soft Shell crab is in season, this place does it well: lightly battered, lemon, parsely, butter, almonds, paprika, touch of salt.

  by Jeremy T.

  
  

• Excellent food and exceptional service....make a reservation...this place is popular with locals and tourists alike.

  by Christopher S.

  
  

• Great cheesecake!!!

  by Gregory M.

  
  

• Order anything on the menu. It will be wonderful. I know, because I ordered everything and asked for it to be topped with oysters. WOW!

  by Tamela C.

  
  

• Extremely long wait....the environment is very sleepy. Arrive early, be prepared to wait at least an hour without a reservation.

  by Jason

  
  

• Be prepared to WAIT. We had a reservation & were seated 45 minutes after the actual reservation time. Once seated, service was fantastic & food tasty. All in all worth it, but don't go if in a hurry.

  by Jacque M.

  
  

• Make sure to make a reservation -- even with ours made, we had to wait an additional 40mins to be seated at 9:30PM.

  by Kat C.

  
  

• Cheesecake!

  by Ramona D.