Why go to NOLA to eat tapas? Well, I'm the kind of guy who can eat tapas anywhere. Throw some pimenton on it; slather it in EVOO; add some chorizo to it (the FIRM stuff, not that rawdog Mexican stuff) and I'm THERE.Costera is not very authentic tapas, but who cares? The food is terrific. Fried garlic so crispy you'd swear it was bread crumbs; octopus so succulent it might still be writhing; happy hour deals so half-off you might still be drunk. Costera is fun; Costera is casual. Costera delivers. The white bean casserole has bits of pork that scream into your tastebuds.Don't skip dessert; you're going to want ALL trés of those leches, mi amigo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk, Papas Bravas, Crudo, Mixed Roasted Mushrooms
Poke Daddy
Was excited to try this restaurant. Don't wanna bash the place. But it completely missed the Mark for me and my 2 other guest. The extremely rude waitress didn't help any. We will not be returning, so many places to eat in NO. Not sure this place will be around next year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
R
Always perfect. Please never take those beans off the menu.
Monty_B
I highly suggest eating here! The food was incredible and the service was top notch!
Everything was lovely. Beautiful place. Great food. Very attentive servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blistered Shishito Peppers
Jean-Pierre Chaput
Second visit to this restaurant and the paella is exquisite in taste. Good choice of wine too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Shea
OMG!! Such a wonderful meal & evening. Wanted to show out-of-town guests a different NO experience....and we were all extremely pleased!! Food was DELICIOUS and our server was charming & professional ?. Very accommodating to change our reservation as welll!! Thank you & see you again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Octopus a La Plancha, Roasted Mushrooms, Beet Salad, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Crudo, Lamb and Beef Albondigas, Blistered Shishito Peppers
Ron Gubitz
Place is fire. Food is really interesting and each dish stands on its own. Service is very attentive but also gives you space if you're in the flow of conversation. Recommend Kingpin opener into Costera main
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Papas Bravas with Aioli and Piquillo Pepper Puree, Roasted Mushrooms, Terres Major Steak, Beet Salad, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Lamb and Beef Albondigas, Seafood Paella with Shrimp Clams Calamari Blue Crab and Chorizo Per Person Minimum Two
I can’t say enough good things about this place. The food and people are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie B. Gubitz
Really delicious and accommodating to dietary needs. The cocktail list was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Mushrooms, Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Marinated Fennel Grapefruit and Charred Onions
Laura Peters
A local New Orleans friend made sure I ate at Costera Restaurant. I'm so glad she did! The meal I ate had the perfect balance of tang and tart.This restaurant challenges all my synonyms for fantastic. I appreciated the culinary mastery of the chef and the professionalism of the wait staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Banu S.
Quite busy place. Ambulance was lively. Cocktails were delicious. We really enjoyed the overall service. They were so busy that we were seated at the community table which was unfortunate but still nice.
kevin pozzo
Great food, great atmosphere!! Seafood Paella was the BOMB!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Seafood Paella with Shrimp Clams Calamari Blue Crab and Chorizo Per Person Minimum Two, Scallops
Why go to NOLA to eat tapas? Well, I'm the kind of guy who can eat tapas anywhere. Throw some pimenton on it; slather it in EVOO; add some chorizo to it (the FIRM stuff, not that rawdog Mexican stuff) and I'm THERE.Costera is not very authentic tapas, but who cares? The food is terrific. Fried garlic so crispy you'd swear it was bread crumbs; octopus so succulent it might still be writhing; happy hour deals so half-off you might still be drunk. Costera is fun; Costera is casual. Costera delivers. The white bean casserole has bits of pork that scream into your tastebuds.Don't skip dessert; you're going to want ALL trés of those leches, mi amigo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Roasted Mushrooms with Sourdough Croutons and Warm Egg Yolk, Papas Bravas, Crudo, Mixed Roasted Mushrooms
Was excited to try this restaurant. Don't wanna bash the place. But it completely missed the Mark for me and my 2 other guest. The extremely rude waitress didn't help any. We will not be returning, so many places to eat in NO. Not sure this place will be around next year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Always perfect. Please never take those beans off the menu.
I highly suggest eating here! The food was incredible and the service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shishito Peppers, Crudo, Blistered Shishito Peppers
Fabulous ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Everything was lovely. Beautiful place. Great food. Very attentive servers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blistered Shishito Peppers
Second visit to this restaurant and the paella is exquisite in taste. Good choice of wine too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG!! Such a wonderful meal & evening. Wanted to show out-of-town guests a different NO experience....and we were all extremely pleased!! Food was DELICIOUS and our server was charming & professional ?. Very accommodating to change our reservation as welll!! Thank you & see you again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Octopus a La Plancha, Roasted Mushrooms, Beet Salad, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Crudo, Lamb and Beef Albondigas, Blistered Shishito Peppers
Place is fire. Food is really interesting and each dish stands on its own. Service is very attentive but also gives you space if you're in the flow of conversation. Recommend Kingpin opener into Costera main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Papas Bravas, Blistered Shishito Peppers
Excellent cuisine and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Papas Bravas with Aioli and Piquillo Pepper Puree, Roasted Mushrooms, Terres Major Steak, Beet Salad, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Lamb and Beef Albondigas, Seafood Paella with Shrimp Clams Calamari Blue Crab and Chorizo Per Person Minimum Two
Restaurantji Recommends
I can’t say enough good things about this place. The food and people are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really delicious and accommodating to dietary needs. The cocktail list was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Mushrooms, Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Marinated Fennel Grapefruit and Charred Onions
A local New Orleans friend made sure I ate at Costera Restaurant. I'm so glad she did! The meal I ate had the perfect balance of tang and tart.This restaurant challenges all my synonyms for fantastic. I appreciated the culinary mastery of the chef and the professionalism of the wait staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quite busy place. Ambulance was lively. Cocktails were delicious. We really enjoyed the overall service. They were so busy that we were seated at the community table which was unfortunate but still nice.
Great food, great atmosphere!! Seafood Paella was the BOMB!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Seafood Paella with Shrimp Clams Calamari Blue Crab and Chorizo Per Person Minimum Two, Scallops