Irene's Cuisine

Having recently spent a long week-end in New Orleans to experience the culinary opporunities, Irene's was the clear stand-out! Wonderful food, precise service, friendly (a warm neighborhood atmosphere), great drinks, and incredible value. Everyt ... more

Having recently spent a long week-end in New Orleans to experience the culinary opporunities, Irene's was the clear stand-out! Wonderful food, precise service, friendly (a warm neighborhood atmosphere), great drinks, and incredible value. Everything was extraordinary. Irene's seemed to be one of the those restaurants that the local diners want to keep for themselves.
My meal started with thick sliced tomatoes garnished with sauteed and fresh onions served with the definitive balsamic vinegar dressing.
My grilled red fish garnished with grilled jumbo Gulf shrimp tasted even better that I could describe it. Wonderfully fresh and prepared perfectly, done but not dry. The entree was accompanied by a mixed corn medley and fried julienned Lousiana sweet potatoes. And the bread pudding for dessert was divine.
If I lived in New Orleans, this would be a regular destintation!! less

This is a hidden Gem in the French Quarter. Typical of an Italian Restaurant Family, Irene's brother is the Chef/owner of "Faustos's Kitchen" on Veteran's Boulevard in Metairie, and sister is the Chef/owner of "The Brick Oven" in Kenner. "Irene' ... more

This is a hidden Gem in the French Quarter. Typical of an Italian Restaurant Family, Irene's brother is the Chef/owner of "Faustos's Kitchen" on Veteran's Boulevard in Metairie, and sister is the Chef/owner of "The Brick Oven" in Kenner. "Irene's" is so popular with its regulars, that reservations are a must, and even then you may have to wait in the "garage"! Outstanding chicken, veal, and pasta dishes, you will find yourself returning often to "Irene's Cuisine". less