Romantic restaurant for anniversary dinner
I looked up some great past posts and will be checking websites for the restaurants but I want to know which one I should go to for our tenth anniversary dinner??
My husband doesn't like seafood so need place that serves other types of food also. A nicer place for that night.
We are leaving on Oct 19th and anniversary is 24th so it would be a sunday night dinner.
Thanks for any info...
marla :)
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I had a really romantic meal at le foret this sunday with my fiance. We ate late and were pretty much the only ppl there. But its so pretty and relaxing there. They were playing great jazz music. The waiter was so attentive and nice. They give you mimi popovers, brioche, two amuse bouche and little home made cookies for desert. We were stuffed bc we also ordered apps and entrees. I ordered an artichoke and scallop bahn mi (it was more like a pastry with artichoke and scallop inside). This was so delicious and light. I also ordered lamb. It wasnt my choice cut of lamb but the flavors were right on. My fiance ordered some salad he loved and the rabbit which was so different and delicious (he almost licked his plate). I really would like to see more people going to le foret bc i think there is some seriously thoughtful cooking in the kitchen and it was such a lovely meal. It seems expensive but really not bad considering what we ate (3 glasses of wine, 2 apps, 2 entrees, a souffle and all the extras they gave us, for like $150... not bad!)
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The word on the street is Tommy's over Irene's. They are separated and was once just irene's but I heard Tommy's actually cares about the customers. Either way veal Marsala is a must. I am however, a fan of the Italian barrel, the restaurant is extremely small but if you can miss the rush at 7:30 you'll be fine. 6pm or 9pm perfect. The staff is friendly and sometimes hilarious, very knowledgeable on the Italian wines. Also if not too busy, they even offer a taste. I'm completely addicted to the truffle ravioli, seafood linguine, mussels, and crab salad. I love my seafood, but this is true nor. Italian style.
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re: myshel
heh, whose word is that? "tommy's actually cares about their customers" implies that irene's does not, but thats never, ever been my experience. besides irene greeting her customers personally at the door, they offer complimentary bruschetta, and sometimes a dessert shot of ice wine. their service has always been top-notch which is part of the reason i enjoy it so.
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re: kibbles
I've never made it to Tommy's or Irene's yet. I've asked the same question to many french quarter locals and they prefer Tommy's only due to not being seated prompty or not getting a table. It was a few mentioning something along those lines. Other then that Irene's does rank in the top romantic restaurants and I've heard the food is suburb at both.
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re: myshel
ah...yeah theyre referring to the capacity. Tommy's is much larger than Irene's. it is common for irene's to fill out quickly, at which point there is little you can do other than put your name on the list and wait. i often wait somewhere nearby since its a tight squeeze in irene's limited lounge area.
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I just checked out Tommy's and a bunch of reviews said to go to Irene's that it was better?
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I really like the small atmosphere of Bistro Daisy, Lillette, or Patois but all of them are closed on Sunday....is there anything like those that are open sunday night??
And my husband loves Italian so it can be a romantic italian place too.
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Bistro Daisy
New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, LA›10 Replies-
re: leavenworthgal
Suzy Wong
Oct 10, 2010 04:56 PM
I agree with Mrs Fury HA
Italian and open on Sunday:
Tommy's
http://www.tommysneworleans.com/Maximo's
http://maximosgrill.com/Domenica in The Roosevelt Hotel (not as romantic but the hotel is
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Tommy's Cuisine
746 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130Maximo's Italian Grill
1117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116Domenica
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re: leavenworthgal
BayouTeche
Oct 12, 2010 03:16 PM
I think you're looking at the old hotel website. The hotel is closed. The Bistro's website is: http://www.bistromaisondeville.com/ab...
Hours of Operation
Thursday - Monday
Lunch Hours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Dinner Hours
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re: leavenworthgal
BayouTeche
Oct 12, 2010 04:08 PM
It really is a great little restaurant. You shouldn't be disappointed......at least I've never been.
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re: leavenworthgal
Bacco's is in FQ it's Italian and open on Sunday night. Nice place. I would go to Tommy's myself. Have a drink at Lucy's Bar before you get to Tommy's and at Tommy's Wine Bar after dinner.
Bacco @ 310 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA. 504 - 522 - 2426.
http://www.bacco.com/
Tommy's Cuisine @ 746 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA. 504 - 581 - 1103.
Lucy's Bar @ 701 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 504 - 523 - 8995.
http://www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/ne...-----
Bacco Restaurant
310 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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It was late when I posted not thinking clearly! We are staying in the FQ, taking cab from airport so no car.
Price range well for that night maybe $100 or more if we pick a good wine...we could take cab or walk or street car?? I don't know the area yet...
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re: leavenworthgal
Suzy Wong
Oct 10, 2010 10:21 AM
Stella!
http://www.restaurantstella.com/On Chartres in the French Quarter
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re: leavenworthgal
August is a great restuarant. The workers are super nice and the food is outstanding. My friend and I spent a little over $200. We had a bottle of wine, a single glass of wine, a martini, 2 appetizers, our entrees and desserts. I'm not a seafood eater either but I pick around the seafood when it was in the dishes. It is in the warehouse district across the W hotel. Very accesible to the fq.
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Bill Hunt
Oct 9, 2010 09:40 PM
Just out of the FQ, I would recommend The Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel:
http://www.grillroomneworleans.com/th...They are into romance, and have a full menu.
Enjoy,
Hunt
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noradeirdre
Oct 9, 2010 02:04 PM
We had a nice time at Cuvee for our anniversary last week. Good food, good service, dark romantic atmosphere.
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Cuvee Restaurant
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You did not mention a particular price range for dinner. Will you have a car? Are you staying in the FQ. It helps to know where you are staying and how you plan to get around. If you are staying in the FQ you could have a great anniversary at Commander's Palace or Brigtsen's which are in the GD and Uptown. You would need to take a cab if you did not have a car. You could walk from FQ to Emeril's in CBD and have a great time. There are some wonderful places in the FQ such as Galatoire's, Antoine's, Arnaud's and Bayona to celebrate.
Post back where you are staying, your budet and how you plan to get around. Thanks.
