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    Adolfo's

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Italian
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual

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    Rack of lamb with ocean sauce.
    Marc W.

    Last night was my second trip To Adolfo's and it did not disappoint. Rather than go off the menu as last time, I opted for the special. Rack of lamb with ocean sauce. It was amazing. Service was great and as a reminder, the place is SMALL-about 10 tables. They do not take reservations but there's a bar downstairs to wait it out. One small side note-if they opt to offer this or similar specials more frequently they need to invest in better steak knives. Yes. The lamb was as tender as could possibly be but the knife was slightly stronger than a plastic spork.

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    Sarah J.

    The place is tiny and perfect!! Got seated just before 9:30, the last seating is at 9:30. We needed to get food in our stomach before continuing to enjoy Frenchman St. ordered Steak Scotty and a side salad. DELICIOUS! Perfect cook. Seasoning was spot on. Was so happy with this place

    Robby S.

    This may very well be my NEW FAVORITE NOLA restaurant. In the 25 years I have been coming to NOLA...I finally pulled the trigger and ate at what I heard was a legendary restaurant! What I thought was myth and legend was entirely true. An amazing small local joint with ridiculous food with service to match. Fresh clams with a garlic sauce for starters, pasta with homemade marinara and the special...crab stuffed blackened grouper with the ocean sauce with a little spice and shrimp & crawfish sauce!!! AMAZING. The ambiance was amazing, incredible service, the staff didn't rush us and 1 1/2 hours later... it was one of the most enjoyable dinner services I've ever had in New Orleans.

    Natalie H.

    This place was mid. The ocean sauce was good but my cut of veal was not. Cute story but the food wasn't anything memorable. I judge Italian spots by their marinara sauce & cheese & their's was just not it for me. Rao's is better, actually. I'd suggest the ocean sauce with a different protein. The service was excellent, but the dining room was pretty tight and loud (again, it's NoLa) so that's expected. The desert was fine but again nothing memorable. I probably wouldn't return or recommend given the trillions of options nearby.

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    Amanda S.

    This is a repeat for me. When ever I am in NOLA I try my best to dine at Adolfo's. This last time, we stopped by a little after 6 on a Wednesday in March. We were seated right away and had a lovely meal. The plates are huge and delicious. Be prepared for a memorable meal in the tiniest restaurant!

    Rack of Lamb with Ocean Sauce

    Food was delicious, I got the rack of lamb as the entree special with ocean sauce and it did not disappoint. Came here for dinner on vacation and the food was

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    Kayla B.

    Service was great and a nice off the beaten path restaurant. We got there approx 10ish min early. Shortly after a line formed. We got the special appetizer steak bruschetta, it was amazing. My husband got the fish with ocean sauce, it was great. I got the Rachel's pasta. Both entrees were good but the sauce on the pasta was watery. You had to use the spoon to gather the sauce. For the price of the food I don't think I will return but the atmosphere was good. I recommend to try and see if you like it.

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    David M.

    Doesn't get any more NOLA authentic than this! Very cool, old space and building. This is a must stop place, if not for the restaurant, then for the bar downstairs. Live music was great! Waitress was awesome. Gave us suggestions on different dishes. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I chose a special that was a flounder with shrimp and crawfish with their house sauce. Huge portion and it was excellent.

    Stuffed Flounder with Ocean Sauce. Linguine with Red Sauce. NY Strip Steak with Mushrooms and Onions.
    Eboni V.

    The most amazing food I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing! Sitting above the Apple Barrel Bar, this quaint little joint is easy to miss but hard to forget if you're in the know. First seating is the best, you're almost greeted as one whole table. Hearing the specials as one, meeting the staff as one, it's a really nice moment you share together that encapsulates the NOLA vibe. For dinner we enjoyed the infamous ocean sauce over the stuffed flounder and it did not disappoint. The creamy, spicy sauce had chunks of crab and shrimp, atop the flaky flounder; it was so delicious! The linguine was so fresh, the red sauce had so much depth, everything was just divine! Cannot wait to come back!!

    Rack of lamb with ocean sauce
    Janet S.

    AMAZING! On Frenchman street in New Orleans, upstairs about 40 seat restaurant. Love the smallness cute cozy atmosphere and great food! Have to have the famous Ocean sauce! Had the tack of lamb and no words can explain the fest taste! Service was awesome! Felt like a locale on vacation!!!

    Escargot
    Alexandra P.

    The best things in life are unplanned, and that's exactly how we stumbled upon this hidden gem. We were walking around Frenchmen Street and stopped at the bar downstairs. I noticed a staircase and decided to go up not realizing there was an entirely separate restaurant waiting for us. We had no dinner plans so we decided to put our name on the list. This place is tiny - probably no more than 10 tables and you can see the small kitchen with just two or three cooks working. Here's some of what we ordered: - Chicken Brenda A lemony spinach sauce that paired beautifully with the side pasta. Might sound like a simple dish, but the flavors were next-level. Definitely worth trying! - Ocean Pasta- this was recommended by the waitress and 100% my favorite dish here. MUST TRY! - Escargot - My first time trying escargot, and I am officially obsessed. I don't even remember exactly how it was prepared but WOW. - Mussels - Another absolute flavor explosion. This dish was incredible. Everyone at the table loved their meals and the atmosphere made the night even more special. I celebrated my birthday here surrounded by my family, enjoying amazing food, wine, and great service. A dinner filled with laughter, great conversation, and unforgettable food. Thank you Adolfo's!

    Cannelloni Filled with Spinach and Italian Sausage
    Andrea S.

    The restaurant is upstairs. There's a unisex bathroom in the corner past the door and the cash register area. There are 11 tables in the restaurant, so arrive early or accept your fate. Don't say nobody told you. When we arrived, it was dark and hot inside. I thought it was unusual mood lighting, but Gary explained the electricity was out and recommended we come back after a bit. Apparently a transformer had gone out, so it was lights out all along Frenchmen. We moseyed a few blocks to a brewery, and the lights flickered on about an hour later. Perfect timing--we were the last of 6 tables to be seated, and then they had to start turning away customers, as Gary was the only waiter on staff. Adolfo's doesn't take reservations, so if your timing isn't right, or you're due for a dose of karma, you'll be out of luck with an unimpressed date. Don't make a scene and just come back another time. It's worth it. Gary masterfully waltzed from table to table, giving us all the rundown of evening specials and apologizing for the earlier electricity snafu--a very gracious and polite host. We started with the sausage and spinach cannelloni, a perfectly-balanced palate pleaser with strong notes of fennel in the sausage and something that might be too spicy for certain people. There was a beautifully light lingering sensation of either crushed red pepper or perhaps cayenne. 10/10 My entree was the Fish Missy. Half was sauced with creamy, lemony spinach, and the other half was generously embellished with crabmeat and capers. Divine. Sent by the gods. 10/10 My handsome date devoured his stuffed flounder in ocean sauce. While the sauce had a wonderful flavor of its own, it also let the taste of the crawfish and shrimp shine. Although il sure some people prefer it, I did see a vein in one of the shrimp, so I say 9/10 Everything about Adolfo's is exactly what we love about dining out: intimate setting, superb service (even under pressure!), unique dishes with flavorful consideration, and located in a spot with opportunities for many interesting side quests. Looking forward to our next visit.

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    Melissa S.

    Quirky restaurant and waiter. There is no big sign letting you know where it is. There is no light on in the doorway. If you are like us and other guests you cold hear talking you will miss it. After walking past it we came back looking for the address. The address is located on the mailbox. The name is located on the door. It's on the 2nd story. The first story had a bar and band playing. When you walk in it's nothing special. The walls are decorated gallery style with many different types of paintings. It's old. This was highly recommended on my Facebook group so we stayed and ventured to try it out. The menu is extensive. Labeled pasta, chicken, veil, and fish. And under each listing there is a number of options of how you want it cooked. The waiter for the whole restaurant gave us the specials. One of the specials we got was the stuffed flounder. Stuffed and piled high with fresh crab meat, shrimp and crawled. It was so big we couldn't finish it.We also got the veal with artichoke sauce. Both were delicious. The veal was pounded thin and thus very tender. I recommend both dishes. Don't shy away due to the decor. The food is delicious. This was our first stop in New Orleans after checking into our hotel. Our next stop was next door to the artist mart then the spotted cat. So if you can't find the place. If you are in the street facing the artist mart it's the first building to the right. Look for the address and name on the door. There is no door man, just open the door and walk up the stairs. Then open the door at the top of the stairs and you've arrived. There was plenty of seating at 7pm on a Wednesday in December. December 4th was the exact date.

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    I love the atmosphere. Service is good. I always orser seafood, and have never been disappointed!!!

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    Yeah needs help. Not what it used to be years ago. Hope they can get the food consistent again.

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    Do they accept reservations?

    No reservations. Walk in, get your name on the list

    Are they open now? I keep reading they are closed indefinitely?

    It is currently closed as owner is recovering from an illness.

    Do they have a cork fee?

    No, they do not

    Can the accommodate a party of 7?

    Yes. They did have a couple of tables that size. You may want to call for reservation as seating is very limited.

    If I want to get a table as soon as they open, can I get there early and sign in? Is there a sign in book? How early should I get there. I don't mind sitting for a while and having a drink downstairs.…

    It's like any other restaurant were the sooner you get there, the sooner you will get seated, based on your party size. No they don't have the waitlist available before they open.

    Is it still BYOB...or BYOWine? Haven't been in a few years.

    No, they have beer and wine. Nobody in our group asked for cocktails so I don't know about that. We were just there this past April. Get the ocean sauce.

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