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Gizinti Trio - Cafe Degas, New Orleans, LA

Cafe Degas

4.7
4.7
3019 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Voted Most Romantic Restaurant in New Orleans, this Faubourg St. John Bistro offers simple, yet artfully executed, classic French cuisine featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fine dining experience in a casual outdoor cafe atmosphere on the beautiful and historic Oak-lined Esplanade Avenue.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Turley
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What 3,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Cafe Degas offers a delightful dining experience with an authentic New Orleans charm. Regulars praise its "always excellent" food, "wonderful ambience," and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Fan favorites include the crawfish ravioli, quiche, and mussels. Despite occasional service hiccups, its "consistently great" atmosphere and "exceptional" cuisine make it a beloved choice.

3,019 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Cincinnati32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a long Sunday afternoon with brunch or the full menu.

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  2. Patrick VIP

    Richmond168 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our neighborhood restaurant when in NOLA. A bit of Paris. Delicious food, responsive professional staff, good bartender.

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  3. Hazel

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever Cafe Degas meets all I look forward to. Great place.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Managers changed menu prices mid meal. Posted menu outside wasn’t changed after they claim a $7 miss print on an appetizer. They stole from me once and they’ll never get me again.

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  5. NancyA

    New Orleans12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fresh and tasty food. Never had a bad meal here.

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  6. CalebD VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Wonderful ambiance, food and service.

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  7. Glenn

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful, and everybody thoroughly enjoyed their food! 

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  8. Valerie

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Degas is my favorite French restaurant anywhere, no exceptions. I live in Chicago, but I make sure to eat at Degas any time I visit New Orleans. They are one of the very few restaurants that serves a Floating Island for dessert. It’s a glacier made of meringue literally floating on a sea of crème anglaise with toasted almond slices and a drizzle of caramel. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, including the specials. Of course they excel at the classics like escargots and hangar steak, which is sublime, and the cocktails are creative without being silly. Also, the waitstaff has always been wonderful. On Sunday, Feb 23rd we were lucky enough to have Chad, an engaging young man with beautiful hair who provided deft, elegant service. His recommendations were spot-on, and we were impressed by his knowledge of food generally and events in the city. By the time we left it felt like we were old friends. I hope he’s there next time we visit.

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  9. Mark VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice classical French place in NOLA when you want a change of pace from creole cuisine.

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  10. Larry VIP

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive, friendly service and food was delivered quickly.

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FAQs

Cafe Degas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 945-5635.

Cafe Degas is rated 4.7 stars by 3019 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Degas does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Cafe Degas

3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Turley
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