Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Northshore

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Papillon's

4.7

Exceptional(328)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mandeville

Booked 6 times today

Papillon's is a special occasion restaurant as per the reviews. The fine dining, exquisite Italian food, and attentive service are highly praised. Apart from being a great date night spot, it's also a favorite for celebrations like anniversaries and New Year's. The intimate setting and the chef's personal touch enhance the dining experience.

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2. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1861)

Price: Expensive

• American • Mandeville

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. **Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**

3. Nuvolari's

4.8

Exceptional(1266)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mandeville

Booked 7 times today

Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 40 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. We offer Happy Hour in the bar and patio Thursday from 4:00-6:00. We also serve Lunch on Friday from 11:00-2:00. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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4. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville

4.7

Exceptional(8)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Covington

Booked 11 times today

Desi Vega's Steakhouse Mandeville has proudly joined our Northshore family! Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Desi Vega’s Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. The only 100% USDA Prime Steakhouse in all of Northshore!

5. Tchefuncte's

4.7

Exceptional(1484)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Madisonville

Booked 18 times today

Step through our doors and transport to another world, where anticipation challenges every course, and riverfront views create memories from everything. The chefs at Tchefuncte’s uncover nuanced flavor within Louisiana’s storied history, exploring each culinary chapter with dishes such as Redfish Meuniere or the coveted A5 Wagyu Striploin, bookended by our whimsical and elegant desserts.Indulge in the finest food, drink, and entertainment on the Northshore.Our events calendar caters to all tastes and preferences, with exclusive wine tastings and bespoke culinary experiences crafted by our renowned chefs and expert mixologists. We’re committed to providing an unforgettable dining experience that captivates our guests, constantly evolving and adding new events to ensure the utmost refinement and sophistication. Come experience the exceptional elegance that makes us a premier destination for fine dining.

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6. Dakota Restaurant - Covington

4.8

Exceptional(1209)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Covington

Booked 18 times today

Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe. In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel.The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.

7. Gallagher's Grill

4.9

Exceptional(1538)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Covington

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to Gallagher’s Grill – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. Gallagher's Grill, located at 509 S Tyler St in Covington, La. Rated Four Stars by Tom Fitzmorris, "Mr Food". Serving USDA Prime and choice steaks, quail, lamb and the largest selection of fresh fish on the Northshore! Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday and Dinner Tuesday thru Saturday.

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8. Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

4.8

Exceptional(989)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Covington

Booked 13 times today

Desi Vega's Steakhouse in Covington is a special occasion hotspot. It's praised for its excellent food, top-tier service, and unique ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'This is the goto place for a special meal. They know how to make your evening enjoyable!' Another noted it as 'the go-to place for a special meal' and a place that 'never disappoints'. It's clear that Desi Vega's is the place to go for a memorable dining experience.

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9. Bon Sake Sushi & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Covington

Booked 18 times today

BON SAKE sushi & barSushi RestaurantHours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri & Sat 11:00am-10:30pm We look forward to serving you.

10. Impastato Cellars

4.7

Exceptional(619)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madisonville

Booked 6 times today

In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.

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Maresiavip
Tampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love this place. Every time we come to NOLA this is one of our must dine place. Dennis was our server and he made us feel like VIPs. The food is alway amazing so you can’t go wrong with anything they have on the menu. The lobster dumplings are a must experience. The biscuits are alway delectable. I encourage if you are in NOLA add this to your itinerary.
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Jennifer
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lile was outstanding! her recommendations were spot on! what a great meal and evening overall.
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Papillon'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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4.7
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Carl
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food here is outstanding. We enjoyed our meal, and there was nothing to complain about. I give this place my highest regards. It was a top-ten meal for me.
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Nuvolari'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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4.8
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Maegan
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is our second time at this location and we absolutely love it. The staff is so involved and on top of their service. My husband and I will continue coming here for our date nights or special occasions.
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Desi Vega's Steakhouse - MandevillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Covington
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Dr. Josephvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •62 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Every aspect of the dining experience was superb. The food was as good as it gets, and the server could not have been better. 527 is our favorite restaurant. It’s always a great dining experience.
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Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mandeville
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4.9

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Papillon's

2. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar

3. Nuvolari's

4. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville

5. Tchefuncte's

6. Dakota Restaurant - Covington

7. Gallagher's Grill

8. Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington

9. Bon Sake Sushi & Bar

10. Impastato Cellars

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