Hidden gems: Restaurants in New Orleans

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New Orleans. This list contains 66 places from Restaurant category.

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Glizzies By Poppa
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 Had the Alligator Sausage with Sauerkraut today. Delicious. Very personable and nice vendor. Will recommend every time and will definitely be hitting him up again and again while working down here. Bought for my crew.
5.00 (22 reviews)
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Mother of Pearl
Contemporary Louisiana restaurant
5.00 (20 reviews)
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E'Co Vegan Cuisine
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Looking for GREAT VEGAN FOOD, E'Co Vegan is definitely the spot. Best vegan tacos in the city. Customer service is awesome and the chef is very knowledgeable when it comes to her food and other products such as the seamoss and her personalized herbal teas. Awesome experience and food.🫶🏾
$$ $$
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Tea Amo
Tea house
$ $$$
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Duke Walter's
Restaurant
$$ $$
5.00 (8 reviews)
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Taqueria la Guera
Mobile caterer
👍👍 Delicious food and the best horchata!! Great service, she was very sweet!
$ $$$
5.00 (7 reviews)
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Mid City Pizza
Pizza restaurant
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Dakar NOLA
West African restaurant
👍👍 Amazing food, chef, service, and experience! I did not know much about Senegalese food or culture prior to dining here. Keep in mind that this is communal style dining with each table seating six guests. My boyfriend and I were seated with two other lovely couples, and it was a blast getting to meet...
4.90 (114 reviews)
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Playa Bowls
Health food restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (100 reviews)
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Appetite Repair Shop
Restaurant
4.90 (97 reviews)
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Beggars Banquet
Restaurant
👍👍 10/10 I was recommended by a coworker to check out this restaurant and they did not disappoint. I came for brunch and ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich. It was so good! The ingredients were so fresh and the mango added that extra flavor. Our server was so polite and helpful. The decor is upsc...
4.90 (76 reviews)
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MIDORI sushi & hibachi express
Japanese restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (52 reviews)
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The Little House
Restaurant
4.90 (35 reviews)
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Undergrowth Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Truly one of the best local coffee shops in the city. The owners and baristas are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They are always more than happy to allow our two large dogs in with open arms and treats. The coffee is phenomenal and easily one of the best lattes I’ve ever had. I also highly reco...
$ $$$
4.80 (125 reviews)
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Thai'd Up NOLA
Thai restaurant
4.80 (124 reviews)
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Plates Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (118 reviews)
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The Bourbon Square Jazz Bar
Bar
4.80 (109 reviews)
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Pete’s Out In the Cold Inc
Bar
👍👍 Great little neighborhood bar. Lived here for decades, happy to find it! Bartender Heidi was Fab! Old style duke box was wonderful. Great crowd we will be back. Original.
$ $$$
4.80 (99 reviews)
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Chicken & Sides
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 We came from out if town & I'm so glad we did! I ordered spicy chicken tenders which came with a side (mine mac & cheese). The biscuits are honey butter & I'm giving them 10 out of 5 stars! The service was fabulous. Food was made to order. Fresh, fresh, fresh! If you're traveling do stop by & you wi...
$ $$$
4.80 (98 reviews)
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Original Thought NOLA
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely the best vegan food I've had. Seasoning is perfect, electric plate : oyster mushrooms , wild rice, salad and plantains. Second dish curry chickpea soup, classic burger combo with fries. Hibiscus tea
$$ $$
4.80 (85 reviews)
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