61 ranked restaurants. From Mid-City po-boy shops to the Vietnamese kitchens out east.
Issue № 146 · rebuilt Wednesday, October 21
Written by people who live here, updated every month.
Ranked by review volume: Food tours · Ghost tours
Day trips, seasons and nights out, written by the people who do the thing. Every piece ends at a restaurant from The List.
The newest full write-ups from the desk.
61 ranked rooms across 86 guides.
Rooms covered in each one.
Best Raw Oysters in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Acme Oyster House · 12 rooms
The Best Italian Spots in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Paladar 511 · 11 rooms
The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: BEARCAT CAFE UPTOWN · 9 rooms
16 Best Restaurants in Slidell (2026)
№ 1: Southside Cafe · 16 rooms
Best Restaurants in Mid-City (2026)
№ 1: Parkway Bakery & Tavern · 12 rooms
Best Lasagna in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Paladar 511 · 11 rooms
Best Fried Catfish in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Willa Jean · 10 rooms
Best Burgers in Mandeville (2026)
№ 1: Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen · 9 rooms
The Best Brunch Spots in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Monty's on the Square · 16 rooms
Most Romantic Restaurants in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Acme Oyster House · 12 rooms
Best Pancakes in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Monty's on the Square · 11 rooms
Best Fried Chicken in New Orleans (2026)
№ 1: Willa Jean · 10 rooms
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