2025 Best Restaurants with the Best Food in New Orleans Area

Top Rated Restaurants in New Orleans

When it comes to reviewing and recommending restaurants, we believe that what is on the plate is by far the most important factor. We rate the food on a 20-point scale. Our take on the décor, service, ambience, wine list and other factors are explored within our full reviews, which are simply a click away.

Presented in alphabetical order, these Top Restaurants earned the highest food ratings in New Orleans.

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Bayona
14/20
The French Quarter's Bayona highlights international flavors. See More
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Brennan's
14/20
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with a side of history at Brennan's in the French Quarter. See More

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Cajun, Creole, American Regional
Brigtsen's
15/20
Brigtsen’s is an uptown dining anchor offering south Louisiana cooking. See More
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Chophouse New Orleans
14/20
Prime beef, fine wines and lively music pack star power at Chophouse New Orleans. See More

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Commander's Palace
14/20
Elegant Commander’s Palace offers contemporary Creole cuisine in the Garden District. See More
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Domenica
14/20
Focused on rustic Italian fare, Domenica takes "hotel dining" to the next level. See More

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Galatoire's
15/20
Galatoire's has offered fine dining on Bourbon Street for more than a century. See More
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Herbsaint
15/20
Upscale casual dining and authentic Cajun food are the calling cards at Herbsaint. See More
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La Petite Grocery
15/20
Busy Magazine Street offers upscale dining at La Petite Grocery. See More

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Lilette
15/20
Chef John Harris helms a true French bistro in the Garden District. See More
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