Angelo Brocato's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

1. Angelo Brocato's

8.9
214 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Gelato Shop · Mid-City · 81 tips and reviews

Cassie C.Cassie Cushey: Authentic gelato and cannolis.

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: When in need of authentic Italian desserts this spot has it all. Most famous for their gelato flavors you'll have trouble choosing one, although the Almond & Salted Caramel are particularly great.

Nicole C.Nicole Cheramie: When in need of authentic Italian desserts, this spot has it all. Most famous for their gelato flavors, you'll have trouble choosing one, although the Almond & Salted Caramel are particularly great.

Lilly's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

2. Lilly's Cafe

8.9
1813 Magazine St (at Felicity St), New Orleans, LA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 45 tips and reviews

Deborah B.Deborah B: If you're sick of fried greasy Cajun/Creole food, go here and get a bowl of pho. Coming from NYC, I have high expectations for pho and I must say it more than exceeded my expectations. Authentic!

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: The pho combo was amazing! Wish they served some cilantro, but definitely was authentic and delicious

Jake P.Jake Paul: Spicy Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl. Spring Rolls with Strawberries. Delicious!

Mona's Cafe & Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

3. Mona's Cafe & Deli

9.1
3901 Banks St (at S Scott St), New Orleans, LA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City · 17 tips and reviews

Hannah A.Hannah Alkadi: One of the most authentic places for Mediterranean food in New Orleans.

Ian C.Ian Cockburn: Where I do groceries every week...they make their OWN really fresh, baked that day pita bread! Also, you can get fresh falafel "mix" from the kitchen to take home. Get your lamb shank here in the fr

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans 2011 Winner: Best Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean Restaurant Read more.

Maïs Arepas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

4. Maïs Arepas

9.1
1200 Carondelet St (Clio st.), New Orleans, LA
Arepa Restaurant · Central City - Garden · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For a taste of authentic Columbian comfort food, arepas in particular, head to this eatery from former-Baru partner David Mantilla. There is nowhere else in town quite like it. [Eater 38 Member]

Jake P.Jake Paul: Plantains, Corn, Fried Pork Belly Arepa. Incredible Food, Incredible Atmosphere!

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Featured in this weeks Gambit's Five in 5, the restaurant built its menu around Colombia's griddled corn cakes. Read more.

Dat Dog is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

5. Dat Dog

8.5
601 Frenchmen St (Chartes), New Orleans, LA
Hot Dog Joint · Marigny · 97 tips and reviews

Tobias R.Tobias Reiper: A truly superb hot dog restaurant!! Their Chicago Dog is 100% authentic and the rest of the menu is well worth considering!!

Aleks J.Aleks J: Slovenian sausage is surprisingly authentic - it's so good I'd have ordered it on its own without all the condiments.

Adrienne S.Adrienne Sharma: Love this place. Everyone is so friendly and the food is great! Nice beers on tap and the étouffée fries were amazing!

Domenica is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

6. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 266 tips and reviews

Sean L.Sean Lux: Maybe the most underrated on NOLA eateries. Authentic and fresh, nothing disappoints.

Yuriy I.Yuriy Ivanov: Place is good, but good is not authentic. Olives were not tasty at all, pizza and soup were quite good.

Tino B.Tino Boehm: The Lasagne is to die for... overall a really authentic Italien restaurant I can highly recommend loving Italien food.

Gumbo Shop is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

7. Gumbo Shop

8.4
630 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 228 tips and reviews

Ange M.Ange M: Get the Fresh Fish St. Peter - it is not on the menu, but it is fantastic! Also the best Shrimp Creole in town. This is the place to come for authentic recipes.

Jessica W.Jessica W: Best place to get authentic AND vegetarian New Orleans cuisine!

Sean R.Sean Rourke: Authentic southern food. Gumbo is a pretty simple dish, though.

Cajun Seafood is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

8. Cajun Seafood

8.6
1479 N Claiborne Ave (at Columbus St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Seventh Ward · 30 tips and reviews

GusGus: Good price! Great quality! Authentic spot to eat real cajun food!

Karin C.Karin Coles: Delicious seafood and authentic gumbo!

V-Ness L.V-Ness Little: Boiled shrimp, don't sleep on it.

Horn's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

9. Horn's

8.7
1940 Dauphine St (Touro st), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Marigny · 33 tips and reviews

Paul F.Paul Fisher: Authentic, decent grub.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Eggs Dauphine are amazing. Cornbread with pulled pork, poached eggs and hollandaise. Get a side of hash browns too

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Amazing breakfast options, chicken and waffles is too good

Jacques-Imo's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

10. Jacques-Imo's Cafe

9.0
8324 Oak St (at Dante Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 174 tips and reviews

Sir S.Sir Sigfrids: Incredible authentic new orleans food selection. Barbecue shrimp and cajun jambalaya are a must try.

Lindsay C.Lindsay C: Authentic Cajun/Creole/Soul food - like rabbit and deep fried poboy. Great cocktails and fun decor.

Jacey W.Jacey Wright: The shrimp and alligator cheesecake is surprisingly tasty! The red fish was also very good

DISTRICT: Hand Pie & Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

11. DISTRICT: Hand Pie & Coffee Bar

8.4
5637 Magazine St (Arabella St), New Orleans, LA
Pie Shop · Uptown - Carrollton · 9 tips and reviews

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: Small but precise. Handmade pies are very delicious and authentic and the quality coffee was high. Try an almond latte, they won't burn the milk.

Elie B.Elie Bleier: Hands down, the best espresso-based concoctions I've ever had. Do not miss!

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Delicious breakfast Pies

Bacchanal Wine is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

12. Bacchanal Wine

9.5
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 184 tips and reviews

Nat M.Nat Ma: Romantic outdoor setting. Authentically New Orleans. Great food and music on sundays.

Wesley V.Wesley Verhoeve: My favorite in all of NOLA. So much atmosphere and cheese

EaterEater: Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]

La Boulangerie is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

13. La Boulangerie

9.0
4600 Magazine St (at Cadiz St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Uptown - Carrollton · 48 tips and reviews

Adam G.Adam Gambrel: Awesome and authentic French breads and pastries.

Jonathon F.Jonathon Fogle: Excellent cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins, and coffee

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Bakery Read more.

Lebanon's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

14. Lebanon's Cafe

8.6
1500 S Carrollton Ave (Jeannette), New Orleans, LA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 57 tips and reviews

Sally Y.Sally Yagan: The food was good- some things not quite authentic, but still very tasty indeed!

VeraVera: We tried their hallaomi cheese special today... it was fantastic!

EaterEater: Like sushi, nobody comes to New Orleans for the Middle Eastern food, but Lebanon’s Cafe draws a healthy crowd for its hummus, falafel, and kibby. Mmm kibby. [Eater 38 Member]

Stein's Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in New Orleans.

15. Stein's Market & Deli

9.0
2207 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · Irish Channel · 100 tips and reviews

Andres F.Andres Fernandez: Cheap, excelente and authentic!

Emily B.Emily Berdy: Have a great beer selection and hands down the best NY-style water bagels in nola

Dorian B.Dorian Bennett: Get the Reuben and die as it is sinsational!!!