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Food: A charming hub for drinks and their famed muffuletta. We shared the gigantic italian muffuletta sandwich among three of us with an order of jambalaya. The muffaletta had delightfully fluffy, hamburger like bun with melty cheese and stacked variety of meats including ham, salami, and pastrami. The jambalaya was well spiced and packed full of Creole goodness. A great benchmark of how the rish dish should eat. I also got the original Pimm's cup to drink which was strong and delicious. Ambiance: Love the traditional atmosphere of the brick establishment. Lit up by the faint glow of gas lamps, adorned with small pictures and portraits, and complete with a palm-covered courtyard, it was a rich historical journey back to old New Orleans. Service: Our waitress was super friendly and made sure to accomodate any request we had.
I heard about this online, and I was hoping for something amazing. I LOVE muffuletta's, so I was very excited to come try this one. However, it disappointed. I've had much better and much cheaper ones elsewhere. Also the staff were not very welcoming (they were very busy), but I think we saw our waiter maybe 3 times the whole meal (take our drink order, food order, and check). The bathrooms were super cramped, and not at all accessible if that matters to you Reuben Sandwich Pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, our Thousand Island dressing, on housemade marble rye - very very dry Our Specialty Italian Muffuletta Ham, Genoa Salami, Pastrami, Swiss and Provolone Cheese, Housemade Italian Olive Salad, served warm on our bakery's fresh seeded Italian Loaf - if you want a muffuletta, you get one. But it was very average. Dry and the bread was tough
The worst dayyy and time to visit NOLA. in the hot hot summer. and trying to explore and eat in this heat. NONSENSE. Our friend heard from a local that this was a good place to eat so we trekked on over. Luckily we didn't have to wait long but even so, a sign caught our eye! frozen pimms cup!?!? amazing, yes we'll take 3! Refreshing in this nasty heat. You can get it non alcoholic too! We got seated and I ordered the avocado shrimp salad dish and the muffuletta! I was skeptical of the muffuletta, because I've had it once and it was a little too heavy/oily. But never had it in NOLA, the origin! IT WAS TASTY! It was light, not heavy and a great sandwich to share with my friend. The salad was GREEN, which was what I needed. lol the shrimp was tasty too. haha The host outside and inside were very friendly and welcoming. The server though was not so much. LOL but overall a good lunch spot if in the area!
Omg! I have had muffalettas before in New Orleans but a WARM one, delightful! Crispy sesame bread, meats with melted cheese and their house olive spread. Wow. My server was so sweet, we spoke for a while and he told me his story of why he moved to New Orleans which I loved Its a very old building with alot of charm! And I wouldn't have it any other way. A 200 year old landmark.
This is another historic landmark and very much recommended place to dine. The Muffaletta sandwich is their key sandwich that everyone must have. The best! Try to get an inside table as the patio tables do not get the AC. Service is above average...but it's a great place and a must site to visit.
Our experience at the Napoleon House was fantastic from start to finish. The atmosphere was classic New Orleans--historic, charming, and full of character service was alright. In all fairness it was a busy night. We started with the charcuterie board featuring alligator sausage, pâté, salami, blue cheese, Irish porter cheese, smoked gouda, cornichons, tomato jam, Creole mustard, and crostini, and everything was flavorful and perfectly paired. The warm Italian Muffuletta was another highlight, loaded with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss, provolone, and olive salad on fresh seeded Italian bread. Absolutely delicious and a must-try when visiting. To finish, we had the Chocolate Doberge Cake, which was rich, decadent, and the perfect ending to the meal. Great food, unique ambiance, and authentic New Orleans charm. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the city.
This was one of the stops on my walking food tour. They served us a Pimm. I'm not a gin girl so I just sipped it to see what it tasted like. It was good. But the star of the show was the Muffuletta! Ham, salami, pastrami, cheeses, and olive spread in fresh baked bread. I have no picture because I devoured that sandwich. The bread was so perfectly made. I will go back to New Orleans just to revisit this sandwich. Listen to your girl on this one!
While we did have to wait in line, they definitely have efficiency down, because we didn't have to wait long, and out food came out just as fast. Our server was fantastic. He made great recommendations on good and serving sizes. Our meal was one of the most affordable ones of our trip, and it tasted great, too! The flatbread was very rich, but the toppings were very generous with lots of seafood and cheese. I thought the red beans and rice were fantastic, and the mufflada was great as well. We got the jambalaya was a little bit dry and was not as flavorful as it could have been. We would still go back because everything else was good.
After a long day of traveling to get to this wonderful city, Napoleon House was the perfect first bite of New Orleans that I needed. I heard good things about their take on the muffaletta, and boy was everyone right. This was absolute warm, cheesy, and perfectly balanced on the most perfect roll. Definitely will be coming back before I leave to get my hands on a full because the quarter that I ordered only left me for wanting more of it. Also a star was their gumbo, absolutely outstanding in a city where everyone serves it. Otherwise, a side of jambalaya was good but next time I'd pass on the shrimp Po boy. Though the shrimp had a nice breading and was cooked perfectly, it definitely felt lackluster and underwhelming compared to the stars of night. For drinks the dark and stormy was made perfectly and the OG pimms that they are known for was light and refreshing. Service was excellent as Abby was attentive, engaging and went above and beyond to answer any questions we had. Can't wait for that return trip.
Went while walking through the French Quarter. I had a quarter of the Muffaletta sandwich and a side of the gumbo. The waiter was very nice, he seemed very seasoned and was good at upsellng the meal. The sandwich was very good, but came out too fast. I felt like it was kind of like a factory. They must be busy everyday, and they have the food waiting to be shipped out to the mouths in waiting. Felt, good, but too touristy. Although, the atmospjere was nice. They must be doing something very right, for them to be so busy, so I should probably quit while Im ahead. I just felt, it was too cookie cutter, the way everything was served. Anyway, its still a good stop, especially for the muffaletta sandwhich and conveniently located spot in a historic building.
We had the cutest, sweetest server that was entertaining and engaging. Old school space, very pub-like. We went specifically for Muffulettas and they did not disappoint. We over ordered because it was so damn good. Been dreaming of it for the past 2 weeks!
Muffaletas are not my thing, but it was my friend's second time in NoLa and he hadn't had one yet so I said maybe I should revisit it since it's been years. Reddit told me the OG is cold, but it was pretty freezing in NoLa when we were there so we went with the hot version, and Reddit said Napoleon House was the best. We got a huuuuuge sandwich that we split, and I barely ate more than a quarter of it. It's actually pretty impressive you can buy a quarter of this sandwich for well under $10. I might have to do that on a solo trip in the future. I'm still not convinced about the muffaleta to be honest. It's a lot of bread and too many olives for my taste. But I will say this was way better than my memory of whatever muffaleta I had years ago. I see why people like it.
Flavor of New Orleans.. we had lunch in the courtyard and then it was relaxing and the right perfect temperature. March in New Orleans is the right time to visit, it's not too hot and not muggy yet. We had the Pimms flight, where we tasted three different types of Pimms cocktails. I enjoyed the strawberry Pimms cocktail the best, and my wife she loved the cucumber, ginger and Pimms cocktail. If you've not had Pimms Cocktails before get the flight of three and figure out which one you like the best. Y'all won't be disappointed. For lunch, we had the shrimp and avocado salad, and the crawfish and shrimp flatbread. A blend of crawfish, shrimp, garlic, butter, cheese roasted on a flatbread. It was excellent. The service was good, The food came out quickly, and was cooked to perfection. Will definitely stop back to Napoleon house.
The Napoleon House is well worth a visit when in New Orleans. This establishment has been operating since 1914 and are not serving righteous Italian Muffuletta sandwiches, Gumbo, and Red Beans and Rice and of course their famous and fabulous Pimm's Cup cocktails. We dined here twice during our last visit and lady luck was on our side as there was no line and we were seated immediately. Of course we started with a Pimm's cup. There are three options, but we stuck with their original. Want to sample all three then order their flight of Pimm's. The muffuletta is served warm and can be ordered whole, half, or quarter. This is a classic sandwich stuffed with all your favorite cold cuts, provolone cheese, and of course their homemade Italian olive salad. Do not sleep on their hot pastrami sandwich served with creole mustard. Of course, their gumbo and red beans and rice is to die for. Napoleon never dined here but if he did, he would have left a happy man as did we. read more
Visited Napoleon house for lunch. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated. Our waiter gave us menus and water. He asked me three times if I wanted a drink, but I just wanted water. I am trying to stay hydrated while on vacation. I wanted to sample multiple items from the menu. I requested sausage, some rice and beans, and half of a mufaleta sandwich. My wife requested a chicken sandwich and potato salad. I hesitated as I was ordering and the server walked away while I was ordering. When he returned, he was surprised to learn that I wanted to order more food. Then he told another worker that I put my appetizer in late, so all the food came out at once. That was fine with me, but the tables were small, so not a lot of room. The sausage was tasty, but didn't hold itself together well. The red beans and rice were very tasty. I'd get those again. My first mufaleta sandwich was very tasty. Half of a sandwich is a big serving. I really enjoyed it and it makes me want to try more of them. My wife really liked her chicken sammich and potato salad. Overall, very good meal and friendly service. Good stuff! read more
Ambiance 10 out of 10. Pimm's flight - wow, what a neat concept (and 10 out of 10). The charcuterie board and the half muffuletta knocked it out of the park. Now, we've eaten at the restaurant across the street probably twenty times, and while we always liked it, it seems like we would find ourselves looking across the street & wondering why we'd not made it to the Napoleon House. Today, we made it. And on a very HOT morning. Our hostess was lovely, the food hit all the right notes, and service was efficient. Something I really liked was the pastrami on the muffuletta. The bread was different from my expectations. Also it looks like a traditional muffuletta loaf, it is softer inside, and the crust avoided having that razor-sharp crustiness. The only downside was my iced Irish coffee. I got no hint of booze, and the coffee tasted like it was yesterday's leftovers from the bottom of the pot. read more
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Ralph B.
Love the pictures! Please keep coming back!
1 month ago
Food: A charming hub for drinks and their famed muffuletta. We shared the gigantic italian muffuletta sandwich among three of us with an order of jambalaya. The muffaletta had delightfully fluffy, hamburger like bun with melty cheese and stacked variety of meats including ham, salami, and pastrami. The jambalaya was well spiced and packed full of Creole goodness. A great benchmark of how the rish dish should eat. I also got the original Pimm's cup to drink which was strong and delicious. Ambiance: Love the traditional atmosphere of the brick establishment. Lit up by the faint glow of gas lamps, adorned with small pictures and portraits, and complete with a palm-covered courtyard, it was a rich historical journey back to old New Orleans. Service: Our waitress was super friendly and made sure to accomodate any request we had. read more
2 months ago
I heard about this online, and I was hoping for something amazing. I LOVE muffuletta's, so I was very excited to come try this one. However, it disappointed. I've had much better and much cheaper ones elsewhere. Also the staff were not very welcoming (they were very busy), but I think we saw our waiter maybe 3 times the whole meal (take our drink order, food order, and check). The bathrooms were super cramped, and not at all accessible if that matters to you Reuben Sandwich Pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, our Thousand Island dressing, on housemade marble rye - very very dry Our Specialty Italian Muffuletta Ham, Genoa Salami, Pastrami, Swiss and Provolone Cheese, Housemade Italian Olive Salad, served warm on our bakery's fresh seeded Italian Loaf - if you want a muffuletta, you get one. But it was very average. Dry and the bread was tough read more
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Ralph B.
Noted on the server! Thank you for your response! It can only help…
3 months ago
The worst dayyy and time to visit NOLA. in the hot hot summer. and trying to explore and eat in this heat. NONSENSE. Our friend heard from a local that this was a good place to eat so we trekked on over. Luckily we didn't have to wait long but even so, a sign caught our eye! frozen pimms cup!?!? amazing, yes we'll take 3! Refreshing in this nasty heat. You can get it non alcoholic too! We got seated and I ordered the avocado shrimp salad dish and the muffuletta! I was skeptical of the muffuletta, because I've had it once and it was a little too heavy/oily. But never had it in NOLA, the origin! IT WAS TASTY! It was light, not heavy and a great sandwich to share with my friend. The salad was GREEN, which was what I needed. lol the shrimp was tasty too. haha The host outside and inside were very friendly and welcoming. The server though was not so much. LOL but overall a good lunch spot if in the area! read more
Omg! I have had muffalettas before in New Orleans but a WARM one, delightful! Crispy sesame bread, meats with melted cheese and their house olive spread. Wow. My server was so sweet, we spoke for a while and he told me his story of why he moved to New Orleans which I loved Its a very old building with alot of charm! And I wouldn't have it any other way. A 200 year old landmark. read more
This is another historic landmark and very much recommended place to dine. The Muffaletta sandwich is their key sandwich that everyone must have. The best! Try to get an inside table as the patio tables do not get the AC. Service is above average...but it's a great place and a must site to visit. read more
5 months ago
Our experience at the Napoleon House was fantastic from start to finish. The atmosphere was classic New Orleans--historic, charming, and full of character service was alright. In all fairness it was a busy night. We started with the charcuterie board featuring alligator sausage, pâté, salami, blue cheese, Irish porter cheese, smoked gouda, cornichons, tomato jam, Creole mustard, and crostini, and everything was flavorful and perfectly paired. The warm Italian Muffuletta was another highlight, loaded with ham, Genoa salami, pastrami, Swiss, provolone, and olive salad on fresh seeded Italian bread. Absolutely delicious and a must-try when visiting. To finish, we had the Chocolate Doberge Cake, which was rich, decadent, and the perfect ending to the meal. Great food, unique ambiance, and authentic New Orleans charm. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the city. read more
This was one of the stops on my walking food tour. They served us a Pimm. I'm not a gin girl so I just sipped it to see what it tasted like. It was good. But the star of the show was the Muffuletta! Ham, salami, pastrami, cheeses, and olive spread in fresh baked bread. I have no picture because I devoured that sandwich. The bread was so perfectly made. I will go back to New Orleans just to revisit this sandwich. Listen to your girl on this one! read more
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Ralph B.
We love our muffuletta too! I am glad you had a great time!
While we did have to wait in line, they definitely have efficiency down, because we didn't have to wait long, and out food came out just as fast. Our server was fantastic. He made great recommendations on good and serving sizes. Our meal was one of the most affordable ones of our trip, and it tasted great, too! The flatbread was very rich, but the toppings were very generous with lots of seafood and cheese. I thought the red beans and rice were fantastic, and the mufflada was great as well. We got the jambalaya was a little bit dry and was not as flavorful as it could have been. We would still go back because everything else was good. read more
After a long day of traveling to get to this wonderful city, Napoleon House was the perfect first bite of New Orleans that I needed. I heard good things about their take on the muffaletta, and boy was everyone right. This was absolute warm, cheesy, and perfectly balanced on the most perfect roll. Definitely will be coming back before I leave to get my hands on a full because the quarter that I ordered only left me for wanting more of it. Also a star was their gumbo, absolutely outstanding in a city where everyone serves it. Otherwise, a side of jambalaya was good but next time I'd pass on the shrimp Po boy. Though the shrimp had a nice breading and was cooked perfectly, it definitely felt lackluster and underwhelming compared to the stars of night. For drinks the dark and stormy was made perfectly and the OG pimms that they are known for was light and refreshing. Service was excellent as Abby was attentive, engaging and went above and beyond to answer any questions we had. Can't wait for that return trip. read more
2 months ago
Went while walking through the French Quarter. I had a quarter of the Muffaletta sandwich and a side of the gumbo. The waiter was very nice, he seemed very seasoned and was good at upsellng the meal. The sandwich was very good, but came out too fast. I felt like it was kind of like a factory. They must be busy everyday, and they have the food waiting to be shipped out to the mouths in waiting. Felt, good, but too touristy. Although, the atmospjere was nice. They must be doing something very right, for them to be so busy, so I should probably quit while Im ahead. I just felt, it was too cookie cutter, the way everything was served. Anyway, its still a good stop, especially for the muffaletta sandwhich and conveniently located spot in a historic building. read more
We had the cutest, sweetest server that was entertaining and engaging. Old school space, very pub-like. We went specifically for Muffulettas and they did not disappoint. We over ordered because it was so damn good. Been dreaming of it for the past 2 weeks! read more
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Ralph B.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Much appreciated!
Muffaletas are not my thing, but it was my friend's second time in NoLa and he hadn't had one yet so I said maybe I should revisit it since it's been years. Reddit told me the OG is cold, but it was pretty freezing in NoLa when we were there so we went with the hot version, and Reddit said Napoleon House was the best. We got a huuuuuge sandwich that we split, and I barely ate more than a quarter of it. It's actually pretty impressive you can buy a quarter of this sandwich for well under $10. I might have to do that on a solo trip in the future. I'm still not convinced about the muffaleta to be honest. It's a lot of bread and too many olives for my taste. But I will say this was way better than my memory of whatever muffaleta I had years ago. I see why people like it. read more
Flavor of New Orleans.. we had lunch in the courtyard and then it was relaxing and the right perfect temperature. March in New Orleans is the right time to visit, it's not too hot and not muggy yet. We had the Pimms flight, where we tasted three different types of Pimms cocktails. I enjoyed the strawberry Pimms cocktail the best, and my wife she loved the cucumber, ginger and Pimms cocktail. If you've not had Pimms Cocktails before get the flight of three and figure out which one you like the best. Y'all won't be disappointed. For lunch, we had the shrimp and avocado salad, and the crawfish and shrimp flatbread. A blend of crawfish, shrimp, garlic, butter, cheese roasted on a flatbread. It was excellent. The service was good, The food came out quickly, and was cooked to perfection. Will definitely stop back to Napoleon house. read more
I knew I had to try a muffuletta while I was in NOLA! So I grabbed a group of friends and we headed over for lunch. We were sat at a cute corner table on the courtyard on a beautiful day. They had great cocktails, included special Pimm's cups and I enjoyed my drink. We had enough people to order a full muffuletta and I ordered a small side of jambalaya to try that as well! The muffuletta was a gorgeous centerpiece for our table! It was great to try, I loved the bread. I did expect a more meaty sandwich, but I guess that depends on where ya go. The olive tapenade and all the flavors of the sandwich went beautifully together. The side of jambalaya was very good as well! This spot is super cute, definitely worth a stop. read more
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Ralph B.
Thank you for stopping by!
7 months ago
We went here for lunch and sat at the bar because there was a wait for tables and they don't take reservations. I ordered the Pimm's cup with strawberry puree and my husband had a regular Pimm's. They were SO GOOD. These were our first Pimm's and then I learned this place is known for them and I can see why. I could've drank 3 of them. We shared a half muffuletta and a shrimp po boy and a side of potato salad. The muffuletta was phenomenal. Better than the one we tried in the french market. The po boy was just ok, nothing special and not that many shrimp on it. I wouldn't recommend it. The potato salad was very very good. The bartender was friendly and the service was SUPER fast. We would DEFINITLEY return here. read more
Me and my Fiancée came to this restaurant looking for authentic New Orleans cuisine and we were not disappointed the finger foods were amazing.I had what tasted like a cross between ham and cheese melt with homemade bread and my fiancée had the gulf shrimp po-boy they both were great. The restaurant itself transports you to the 1900s with a French style that makes you feel like you're in France . read more
I had heard of the Napoleon House through a food documentary I was watching. When I ended up in in NOLA for work, I immediately put this on my list of places to try. Originally, I was going to try the Muffuletta Sandwich, since that is what they are known for. However, after a week of eating heavy for my work event, I was in the mood for something a bit lighter. The Muffuletta Salad was the perfect compromise. I walked in feeling a bit self-conscious as I was alone for this meal, but the staff were so kind and gave me a private nook in the corner. The ambiance of Napoleon is casual, but the place has so much history, you can just see it on the walls. The Muffuletta Salad was brought out to me quickly and to my surprise, was one of the best salads I've ever had in my life!! The sun dried tomato dressing complimented each aspect of the salad so well, and the olive spread on the salad was quite the treat. I also loved that it came with a side of bread. This salad was quite filling and I will forever be dreaming about it. This is a 10/10 recommendation for those visiting NOLA! read more
We went to this place to check the box for the Muffuletta sandwich. I was so happy to see that they provide a 1/4 and 1/2 and full sandwich option. The bread is very fresh and I am not a sandwich fan but enjoyed this Italian sandwich:) The drinks were nice and the flat bread was yummy. The servers were polite. The atrium is a very cute opening and inside feels very historic and rustic. The Jambalaya was ok ok but the sandwich made up for it! :) lots of history at this place. read more
5 months ago
Great Muffaletta and Cubanos here!!! We came in to try their legendary Muffaletta on a weekday morning. Getting there about 5 mins before they opened, there was one couple in line in front of us waiting for them to open. Once they opened, we were immediately seated. They have a nice menu loaded with all the typical NOLA favs. We opted for a half order of their Muffaletta and a Cubano as well as a side of red beans & rice. Their red beans & rice was tasty! Nice texture and flavor. The Muffaletta was really good! Loved the warm, soft, fresh bread... I believe they make it there. The meats and the olive spread were so very fresh and tasty too. The Cubano was a fav as well... made so nicely and packed with flavor too. Their Cuban bread was spot-on as well. Service was great! The venue it made to look and feel dated, as if period and it definitely looked and felt that way. Pricing was decent. Overall, definitely worth a visit! read more
The first restaurant I went to when I came to Nola for the first time. I've heard great things about muffuletta and it did not disappoint! The Italian bread is so fluffy and while I'm normally not a fan of olives, I found their flavor to perfectly compliment the other pastrami and provolone-swiss flavors in the sandwich. I also tried the original Pim's cup, which was extremely refreshing, and did not skimp on the alcohol. Fantastic service and a really cool ambiance. Divey yet homely. Overall a great restaurant experience and introduction to the NOLA food scene. read more
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Ralph B.
Please come back and see us!
We were told this was a must-visit spot in NOLA, and let me tell you -- it did not disappoint. I was thrilled with my muffuletta. I loved that it was served slightly warm, giving the cheese a gentle melt and bringing out the flavors of the deli meats. The salty olive-and-caper blend was absolute heaven. I also grabbed a side of jambalaya, and I'm so glad I did -- it was packed with chicken and sausage and full of classic Louisiana flavor. You can feel the history in this place, and it adds to the charm. Highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for authentic New Orleans eats. read more
Great place to stop in before going on the river cruise, since the Food on the river cruise isn't worth it. This place is supposed to be haunted... kinda looks like it. It's an institution so it's one of those places you know that you're gonna get great authentic NOLA food. I love that they offered THC sodas. I don't drink regular soda, but this I will go for. The service is typical New Orleans, matter of fact culture...but very good and kind, in their own way. It's hard to say if I'll be back because there wasn't anything here that made me feel it was better than any of the other Po boys I can get anywhere else. But I do recommend it for anyone that wants to know if it's worth eating here. read more
All of our restaurant meals in New Orleans were good but this one was particularly memorable. We had read about their famous warm muffuleta and historic setting and stopped in for lunch during the week. We were seated indoors but they have plenty of seating outdoors as well as at the bar. We came just as they opened and place soon filled up. The half portion of the muffuleta was so big I ended up not eating all of the bread. My wife had the Creole jambalaya and it came in three scoops of rice rather than in one big bowl. They are also famous for their Pimm's cup drinks and ours were refreshing and well made. All in all, a delicious filling, lunch in a memorable setting. My one minor complaint was that our server was pretty nonchalant and not sociable at all. read more
Napoleon House has such a charming, classic New Orleans vibe -- the ambience alone is really cute and feels historic and cozy, especially in the evening. It's definitely a lovely place to sit and chat. Food-wise, it was a bit mixed. The warm spinach & artichoke dip was the standout: huge portion, very shareable, and honestly the best thing we ordered. Totally worth getting if you're here. The Creole jambalaya, however, was pretty underwhelming. My friend was really disappointed and rated it a 2/10 -- lacking depth and flavor compared to what you'd expect in New Orleans. Definitely not a must-order. The shrimp remoulade stuffed avocado was fine -- fresh and pleasant, but nothing memorable (about a 7/10). Solid, but not something I'd come back specifically for. Overall, I'd say come for the ambience and a drink or appetizer, but be selective with the mains. Great atmosphere, uneven food execution. read more
Napoleon House, you charming old soul! Stopped in for their seasonal Pimm's Cup on a hot afternoon. And wow. Light, refreshing, and just the thing you want to sip in a place that feels frozen in time (in the best way). I ordered the jambalaya and gumbo, and both were exactly what you hope for when you come to New Orleans: cozy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The kind of dishes that make you want to linger a little longer in that gorgeous, slightly weathered courtyard. Great vibes, great drinks, great food. Napoleon House is one of those spots that just quietly steals your heart. Especially since you feel like you've been transported into another world and leave your troubles behind, if only for a meal :) read more
There is usually a line out the door at this restaurant but one day around lunch, there was no line (!) so I ducked in for a quick bite. I got a strawberry Pimm's Cup and a bowl of gumbo. I sat in the courtyard, listened to the classical music being piped in, and enjoyed my meal. All in all, worth a stop if the wait isn't too long. read more
Our last meal in NOLA during our Easter weekend trip :') We stopped by on Monday afternoon around 3:30PM and were seated inside the main dining room. My husband and I split a shrimp po'boy, 1/4 muffuletta, and a Pimm's cup flight. I really enjoyed the cocktails and would definitely order them again in the future. The muffuletta was the best muffuletta I've ever had; the bread was incredibly soft and the sesame aroma was so pronounced. Perfectly balanced bread to filling ratio, I would come back to Napoleon House just for that sandwich. And the po'boy was also excellent, perfectly fried shrimp and refreshing veg. Would love to visit again the next time I'm in NOLA! read more
Went for brunch with two friends on Friday morning during Jazz Fest. We arrived about 10:50am, before the restaurant opened, and were seated by 10:05 or so. Service was prompt and friendly. They did an amazing job considering how busy it was. I had a cubano- it was good but not stellar. My friend's dishes looked amazing though! One had the muffuletta salad and the other had the avocado shrimp salad...oh and of course, Pimm's cups. We ended with a crème brûlée. Glad I got to try this New Orleans staple! read more
2 months ago
Food was great. Had the twofer special, gumbo and shrimp po boy. Drinks were good. A line started when we got there. First in, table for two. We were penalized because they sat 3 parties of 4 before us, making us wait 15 more minutes to get seated. read more
10 months ago
Loved the experience at Napoleon House. The décor and overall atmosphere are incredibly charming, and sitting in the outside courtyard really added to the New Orleans feel. Our server was nice, though could have been a bit more attentive -- we had to flag them down a few times, but to be fair it was a busy night. There was also a wedding happening upstairs, and seeing the wedding party walk through the courtyard throughout the evening was actually really fun and added to the lively ambiance. Food-wise, the bruschetta was amazing -- definitely a standout. The jambalaya was great as well, which seems to be a theme in New Orleans. I also tried the muffuletta; it was interesting and I'm glad I experienced it, but I'm not sure I would personally order it again. For drinks, I had a Pimm's Cup (because how can you not at Napoleon House?) -- a little sweet for my taste, but very refreshing and fitting for the environment. Overall, great meal, great atmosphere, and a beautiful location. I'd definitely come back and would happily recommend it to anyone visiting the French Quarter. read more
4 months ago
Omg, first the sandwiches, bo pro, terrible!!! We had one pastrami and one roast beef. They felt like meat was bought in a local 7/11 and heat up. Served on the cheapest white bread roll. It is not very expensive, but spend your money elsewhere. In addition, they keep the line outside waiting even though there are available table inside and on the patio. To top things off, they have no Air conditioner. Ridiculous for New Orleans weather. The historic upstairs is of course closed to public. read more
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Ralph B.
I am so sorry you did not enjoy your lunch! Please come back and we…
We grabbed a quick dinner at Napoleon House and were seated on the patio, where they had string lights. It was a good, casual vibe. They're known for their Italian Muffuletta, so most of us ordered that and it was pretty good. My other friend ordered the Shrimp Po Boy and he was still a little hungry afterwards. We all agreed the food was good, not fabulous but it did the job after a long travel day. We also ordered the Crème Brûlée, which was also pretty good. Our server was pleasant. All in all it was fine, but nothing to rave about. read more
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Ralph B.
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10 months ago
I am so happy that I had my first muffuletta at Napoleon House! The food was incredible. My partner got a jambalaya and I had the gumbo! They were so yummy! The service was also amazing and the dinning area is very intimate. Will definitely visit again when we go back to New Orleans. read more
11 months ago
I loved the history behind Napoleon House and how everything was decorated. The courtyard was my favorite, and I'm glad we got to sit there (the heaters were strong which was nice since it was chilly). We came without reservations for a late lunch around 2:30pm on a weekday, and there was no wait, although it was packed inside. I did see a line outside the restaurant around 12:30pm or so, so it does get busy. The menu has a description of the history, and it mentions that the 2nd floor would have been where Napoleon would have stayed if he had made it to the New World. In terms of food and drinks, I ordered: Virgin Pimm's Cup (5/5) Tasty, and I liked the Original Pimm's Cup cocktail as well, but not the Englishman's version. Half a Muffuletta sandwich (4/5) Huge portions! I could have just eaten a quarter for myself. This is a tasty sandwich, but be warned if you don't like olives that there are a lot of olives. Creole Jambalaya (4/5) Came with slices of bread and butter and three little mounds of jambalaya. Not bad, but it was a bit dry. Chicken & Andouille Gumbo (4/5) Pretty good! For my birthday, at the end of our meal, our server offered a cup of Prosecco or beer in a plastic cup which was very sweet. Thanks to New Orleans' Open Container rule, I just took it with me after our meal. read more
The Napoleon House is a 200+ year old historical landmark. Originally home to the Mayor of New Orleans, the house was offered as a refuge to Napoleon Bonaparte after his exile from France. However, he never made it. I love that most restaurants in New Orleans were once houses. It adds to the charm. The décor of the main dining room is rustic with historic photos on the wall. There is a beautiful banquet room upstairs and a charming courtyard. I've been here numerous times over the years. It's a great spot to pop up in for a bite or a cocktail to go. They're famous for their Pimm's Cup (order the flight for $20) and Muffuletta, which is served warm. I'm partial to the Shrimp Remoulade Stuffed Avocado. The Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip is good too. I also recommend the Italian Cheesy Bread and don't skimp on the Chocolate Doberge Cake if it's available. read more
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