Tiny, romantic spot (reservations recommended) for creative Northern Italian fare.
The Italian Barrel features fine Northern Italian cuisine from award-winning chef Samantha Castagnetti. Whether you’re coming or going, at home or traveling, everyone loves to come together for an authentic Italian meal and bottle of wine, while nestled in our cozy corner of the beloved New Orleans French Quarter.
From prosciutto to pasta, bruschetta to veal osso bucco, Chef Samantha’s extensive & dynamic fine dining menu has something for every palate. Join us for lunch, dinner, dessert or your favorite bottle of vino!
4.2 – 713 reviews $$$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| White Wine | |
| Vini Frizzanti by the Glass | |
| Prosecco, Brut D.O.C., Maschio, Alto Adige | $11.00 |
| Moscato, Astoria, Piemonte | $11.00 |
| Vini Bianchi by the Glass | |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Pighin, DOC, Friuli | $11.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay / Viogner “Sorriso” Paolo Scavino, Langhe DOC | |
| Soave “Capitel Foscarino” Anselmi, Veneto | $13.00 |
| Garganega Soave Classico DOC “La Roca” Pieropan, Veneto | $15.00 |
| Soave D.O.C., Bertani, Veneto | $12.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, “San Angelo” Castello Brandi, Toscana | $11.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Ruffino, Veneto | $10.00 |
| Pinot Grigio – Verduzzo, “Masianco” Masi, Veneto | $11.00 |
| Pinot Grigio – Sauvignon Blanc, “Due Uve” Bertani, Veneto | $11.00 |
| Vermentino, “Costamolino” Argiolas, Sardegna | $11.00 |
| Vermentino di Sardegna DOCG Olianas, Sardegna | $12.00 |
| Carricante, “Etna Biahco” Planeta, Sicilia | $12.00 |
| Chardonnay / Vermentino, “Moonlight” Rocca delle Macie, Toscana | $12.00 |
| Chardonnay, “Bramito del Cervoe” Antinori, Umbria | $12.00 |
| Vini Rose’ by the Glass | |
| Dry Rose’, “Bertarose” Bertani, Veneto | $11.00 |
| Dry Rose’, “Organic Grapes” Fattoria Sarai, Toscana | $13.00 |
| Vini Frizzanti by the Glass | |
| Prosecco Superiore DOCG, “Crede” Bisol, Veneto | $49.00 |
| Moscato d’Asti, “Nivole” Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte | $29.00 |
| Cuvée Prestige, Ca del Bosco, Fanciacarta – Lombardia | $79.00 |
| Brut Rose’ Sangiovese, Millesimato, Baracchi, Cortona Toscana | $89.00 |
| Lambrusco Rosso Dell’ Emilia DOC, Modena | $32.00 |
| Vini Bianchi by the Bottle | |
| Malvasia Istriana / Tocai / Rhein Riesling “Flors di Lis, Vie di Romans, Friuli | $68.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Pighin, DOC, Friuli | $42.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay / Viogner “Sorriso” Paolo Scavino, Langhe DOC | $62.00 |
| Soave “Capitel Foscarino” Anselmi, Veneto | $48.00 |
| Soave D.O.C., Bertani, Veneto | $45.00 |
| Garganega Soave Classico DOC “La Roca” Pieropan, Veneto | $65.00 |
| Blend Hekate, Tere Siciliane, Sicilia | $85.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, “San Angelo” Castello Brandi, Toscan | $42.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Ruffino, Veneto | $34.00 |
| Pinot Grigio – Verduzzo, “Masianco” Masi, Veneto | $42.00 |
| Pinot Grigio – Sauvignon Blanc, “Due Uve” Bertani, Veneto | $42.00 |
| Vermentino, “Costamolino” Argiolas, Sardegna | $42.00 |
| Vermentino di Sardegna DOCG Olianas, Sardegna | $45.00 |
| Carricante, “Etna Biahco” Planeta, Sicilia | $45.00 |
| Chardonnay / Vermentino, “Moonlight” Rocca della Made, Toscana | $38.00 |
| Chardonnay, “Bramito del Cervoe” Antinori, Umbria | $45.00 |
| Chardonnay “Fontanelle” Castellon Banfi, Toscana | $55.00 |
| Chardonnay, “La Pietra” Cabrera, Sicilia | $89.00 |
| Gaja | |
| Chardonnay “Rossi & Bass” Langhe D.o.c. Gaja, Piemonte | $149.00 |
| Entree/Sides | |
| Carne | |
| Veal Osso Buco 16 oz. Center cut veal shank sautéed and slowly oven roasted in a delicate red sauce on a bed of soft fresh polenta. Served only Friday and Saturday nights |
$42.00 |
| Veal Piccata Lightly dusted veal sautéed with butter, capers, shallots, white wine and fresh squeezed lemon juice served with a side of seasonal vegetables |
$26.00 |
| Veal Chop 14 oz. Bone in veal chop topped with melted Asiago cheese and 24 month aged Parma Prosciutto. Served with a side of 4 cheese potato soufflé’ |
$52.00 |
| Veal Porcini Lightly dusted veal sautéed with butter, wine and Porcini mushrooms served with Linguini pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes a sprinkle of parmiggiano reggiano with a drizzle of infused white truffle oil |
$29.00 |
| Center Cut Filet Mignon 12 oz. Center cut Prime Filet Mignon grilled, topped with your choice of sauce Creamy Green Peppercorn sauce or Dolce Gorgonzola sauce. Served with tortino di patate gratinate |
$52.00 |
| Chicken Alberto Lightly breaded chicken breast smothered with Italian Cooked Ham, Fresh Mozzarella & sautéed Shitake mushrooms. Served with mix greens and tomato |
$34.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed with parmigiano cheese, Bel Paese cheese and fresh tomato sauce. Served with Linguini tossed in a creamy white wine sauce |
$26.00 |
| Agnello alle Erbe Lamb with herbs slightly grilled and finished in the oven with white wine and erbs, served with a side of cauliflower and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano |
$46.00 |
| Pusce | |
| Chilean Sea Bass al Cartoccio 10 oz. Center cut Fresh Chilean Sea Bass filet dusted with ground herbs, spinach, fingerling potatoes, zucchini, squash and cherry tomatoes. Roasted in parchment paper |
$52.00 |
| Contorni | |
| Sautéed Spinach with garlic & Parmigiano Cheese |
$8.00 |
| Sautéed Asparagus with butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
$9.00 |
| Sautéed Brussels Sprout and Pancetta | $9.00 |
| Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables | $8.00 |
| Tortino di Patate Gratinate | $9.00 |
| Cauliflower Parmigiana | $8.00 |
| Piccolo Chef’s Selection Three Cheese Board | $18.00 |
| Sautéed 8 Count Jumbo Golf Shrimp | $16.00 |
| Sautéed 2 oz. Jumbo Lump Crab Meat | $18.00 |
| Red Wine | |
| Vini Rossi by The Glass | |
| Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Pertinace, Treiso | $13.00 |
| Frappato di Vittoria, Planeta, Sicilia | $12.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino | $11.00 |
| Barbers d’Asti, “Le Orme” Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte | $10.00 |
| Sangiovese, Tenuta, Sassoregale, Toscana | $12.00 |
| Sangiovese Canaiolo, “Rubizzo” Rocca delle Macie, Toscana | $11.00 |
| Sangiovese – Merlot, “Organic Grapes, IL Ghizzano, Toscana | $11.00 |
| Ripasso Valpolicella, Bertani, Veneto | $12.00 |
| Merlot Blend, “O’ Lillo!” Baracchi, Cortano Toscana | $12.00 |
| Sangiovese – Merlot – Syrah “IL Ducale” Ruffino, Toscana | $13.00 |
| Super Tuscan “Villa Antinori” Toscana | $13.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon “Prelius” Organic DOC Maremma, Toscana | $12.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Merlot, IL Fauno di Arcanum, Toscana | $15.00 |
| Nobile di Monteulciano, Lodola Nuova Ruffino, Toscana | $13.00 |
| Rosso di Montalcino, IL Poggione, Toscana | $15.00 |
| Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Nozzole, Toscana | $13.00 |
| Gaja | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Nebbiolo, Langhe D.O.C. ‘Sito Moresco” Gaja, Piemonte | $45.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino “Rennina” Pieve Santa Restituta, Gaja, Toscana | $65.00 |
| Gaja by the Bottle | |
| CA’ Marcanda, Promis, Merlot / Sirah / Sangiovese, Toscana | $89.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Nebbiolo, Langhe D.O.C. “Sito Moresco” Gaja, Piemonte | $120.00 |
| Barolo, “Dagromis” Gaja, Piemonte | $160.00 |
| Barbaresco, Gaja, Piemonte | $325.00 |
| Nebbiolo Conteisa, Langhe D.O.C. Gaja, Piemonte | $345.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino “Rennina” Pieve Santa Restituta, Gaja, Toscana | $245.00 |
| Vini Rossi by the Bottle | |
| Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Pertinace, Treiso | $48.00 |
| Frappato di Vittoria, Planeta, Sicilia | $45.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino | $42.00 |
| Nebbiolo Gattinara, Travaglini, Piemonte | $65.00 |
| Barbers d’Asti, “Le Orme” Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte | $38.00 |
| Sangiovese, Tenuta, Sassoregale, Toscana | $45.00 |
| Sangiovese – Canaiolo, “Rubizzo” Rocca delle Macie, Toscana | $42.00 |
| Sangiovese – Merlot, “Organic Grapes, IL Ghizzano, Toscana | $42.00 |
| Ripasso Valpolicella, Bertani, Veneto | $45.00 |
| Merlot Blend, “O’ Lillo!” Baracchi, Cortano Toscana | $45.00 |
| Sangiovese / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, Brancaia TRE, Toscana | $65.00 |
| Sangiovese – Merlot – Syrah “IL Ducale” Ruffino, Toscana | $48.00 |
| Super Tuscan “Villa Antinori” Toscana | $48.00 |
| Super Tuscan / Sangiovese / Cabernet Sauvignon, Sette Ponti, “Crognolo” | $78.00 |
| Super Tuscan “Roccato” Cabernet Sauvignon / Sangiovese Grosso, “Rocca delle Macie” Toscana | $98.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon “Prelius” Organic DOC Maremma, Toscana | $45.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Merlot, IL Fauno di Arcanum, Toscana | $57.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon “Olmaia” Cold’ Orcia, Toscana | $98.00 |
| Nobile di Montepulciano, Lodola Nuova Ruffino, Toscana | $48.00 |
| Rosso di Montalcino, IL Poggione, Toscana | $57.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino, “Silvio Nandi” Toscana | $89.00 |
| Brunello di Montalcino, Cold’ Orcia, Toscana 375ml | $49.00 |
| Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Nozzole, Toscana | $48.00 |
| Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Riserva di Fizzano” Rocca della Macie, Toscana | $78.00 |
| Chianti Classico Riserva “Riserva Ducale Gold” Ruffino, Toscana | $83.00 |
| Barolo, “Tortoniano” Michele Chiarlo, Piemonte | $85.00 |
| Nebbiolo Barolo D.O.C.G. Monvigliero, Paolo Scavino | $142.00 |
| Nebbiolo Barbaresco, Marchesi di Barolo | $78.00 |
| Amarone, Bertani “Annata” Veneto | $149.00 |
| Amarone, Masi “Costasera” Veneto | $98.00 |
| Pasta | |
| Main | |
| Spaghetti and Veal Meatball Veal meatball slow roasted in San Marzano tomatoe sauce tossed with spaghetti pasta |
$22.00 |
| Porcini & Truffle Ravioli Fresh pasta with porcini mushrooms & truffle topped with creamy white wine sauce & a splash of extra virgin white truffle olive oil |
$23.00 |
| Pumpkin Ravioli Fresh pasta filled with Pumpkin, sautéed in butter and sage |
$18.00 |
| Artichoke Ravioli Fresh pasta filled with Artichoke and topped with fresh tomatoe sauce |
$18.00 |
| Penne alla Arrabbiata Penne pasta with spicy tomatoe sauce and Italian Sausage |
$23.00 |
| Penne alla Vodka Jumbo Lump Crabmeat in a velvety cream vodka sauce tossed with penne pasta |
$29.00 |
| Pesto e Scampi Linguine pasta tossed in fresh house made pesto sauce with seasoned and sautéed jumbo shrimp |
$24.00 |
| Lasagna Freshly baked with mozzarella, ricotta, besciamella, parmigiano reggiano and meat sauce |
$21.00 |
| Chef Samantha’s Fusilli Pasta Delicate white cream sauce with peas, shallots and Italian speck prosciutto |
$22.00 |
| Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino Spaghetti pasta tossed in roasted garlic, peperoncino, Parmigiano reggiano and extra virgin olive oil |
$16.00 |
| Appatizers/Salad | |
| Antipasti | |
| Bruschetta Sliced cherry tomatoes and garlic over toasted ciabatta bread topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and basil |
$14.00 |
| Bresaola Bed of organic arugula with a thinly sliced cured beef, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano & finished with lemon infused olive oil |
$16.00 |
| Polpette di Vitello Italian style veal meatball in a red sauce |
$14.00 |
| Mussels Fresh Prince Edward Isle Mussels sautéed in white wine, parsley and garlic |
$20.00 |
| Tortino di Polenta Polenta cake infused with white truffle oil topped with oyster mushrooms |
$16.00 |
| Italian Cheese & Cold Cut Platter Chef’s selection of imported Italian cheeses & imported Italian meats |
$65.00 |
| Insalate | |
| Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Martini Mixed greens and cherry tomatoes topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Topped with emulsified herb vinaigrette |
$18.00 |
| Insalata di Mare Baby octopus, mussels, baby shrimp, jumbo shrimp & calamari marinated in a lemon juice & olive oil on a bed of mixed greens |
$26.00 |
| Nicoletta Salad Mixed greens, shaved red onions, cherry mozzarella cheese and cherry tomato tossed with a basil and balsamic vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Ahi Tuna Salad Mixed greens, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, avocado, toasted sesame seeds & mango with cilantro lime vinaigrette |
$25.00 |
| Italia Fresh tomatoes, basil and imported fresh “bufala” mozzarella |
$19.00 |
| House Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots with house dressing |
$6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact The Italian Barrel
Address: 1240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 569-0198
Website: http://www.theitalianbarrel.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–10PM |
| Monday | 11AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |
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