Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar

This place has got awesome food. If you are ever in New Orleans, you must stop by this place and eat. The gumbo is delicious and so is their fried shrimp. I must warn you though, there is usually a long wait to be seated during peak meal times. So, if you go, go during an off time, maybe between meals and not directly at noon or dinner time. The place is very small and can’t seat very many people, but the food is delicious. Worth the wait!

I loved the gumbo. My friend got a hamburger that was HUGE. The beans and rice were pretty decent, too. The smoked sausage with beans and rice was DELICIOUS. I actually can’t get over how good the sausage was. The flavor was amazing!!! Apparently the gumbo they make here is gluten free...I was told by a friend. We picked Liuzza’s because of the gluten free options.

Best lasagna we've had in a long time! Glad we stopped in as we weren't quite sure where to eat lunch today but stumbled upon this place on Google Maps.

The poorboys (their spelling, not mine) we're good but a little pricey for what you get. But the Italian entrees are a large portion with salad and bread included, well worth the price.

Make sure to get yourself a drink in one of their ice cold, frozen mugs! I had a red cream soda and it was delicious, though the put ice in it. Not sure why you need ice in a frozen mug other than to take up space and need less soda?

It's a little small inside, so be prepared to wait during peak hours.

All in all, a great little Italian spot.

Don't let the higher than average prices scare you. You will get delicious food great service and definitely feel like you're in a New Orleans local restaurant. We had the chicken shrimp and okra gumbo which was the best I've had at any local restaurant here. Not spicy hot just well spiced. The only thing they didn't serve it with French bread on the side, just some bun that was possible. Also, we had the fried catfish with the spaghetti and red gravy as a side and it was excellent. It's definitely worth coming out of the French Quarter and out of your way to get really good, local authentic food. Can't wait to come back.

Oh and Gents, check out the men's room and be thrown back into the past. Don't step in the ice!

Small little neighborhood place with great food. Perfect place for a pregame lunch when Saints play late.