The Little Italian Barrel Paninoteca

Sweetest couple you ever want to meet, food and service exemplary!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you haven't been to this perfectly uncomplicated small venue then you are missing out. Chef Sam is bringing her amazing dishes to new places in a place that feel likes like eating at families house. I was impressed the moment I stepped in. If you are lucky, you will have Gina as your server. She is a perfect mix of funny, great stories and never ending hospitality. This is your place to try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I want to give this place 10 stars on everything. We came on a Tuesday afternoon and ordered multiple appetizers, meals, and desserts. Our favorites were the truffle fries and artichoke beignets - no pictures because we devoured them in 10 seconds - to die for! So amazing! We sampled everyone’s sandwiches and pastas, perfection! The desserts were the cherry on top of our experience, the lemon truffle was our favorite. Service was wonderful, we were greeted and served by the owner. Loved learning and hearing about all of the dishes on the menu. Absolutely best place we’ve tried while in New Orleans and 100% will be back on our next trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We brought our daughters in today, and OH MY GOSH! We met the owner, she actually waited on us… the sweetest!!! The service was perfect, the food was out of this world delicious! I would recommend this place over and over until I’m blue in the face! We love it!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little place with super friendly staff and delicious pizza and spaghetti! Yum!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Possibly my favorite meal in New Orleans! Our group ordered a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, and desserts and everything was DELICIOUS! And they make their own foccacia bread daily...so yummy! The pasta was better than some I had in Italy! The owner/chef, Samantha, is actually from Italy and creates amazing dishes! She and the rest of her staff were friendly and service was excellent! We were so happy to have found this gem and would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super delicious Italian food! From apps to entrees to desserts it was all incredible and made in house. Samantha was very kind and cooked incredible food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent Italian food without that lame pretentious Italian restaurant vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came to New Orleans today celebrate my daughter’s graduations from law school and the other with a chemistry degree. We wanted Italian and decided this might be a good place- smaller, not overly formal, but delicious food. We all ordered different dishes so we could
Share with one another. Everything was fresh,
Flavorful, and delicious. We had an attentive and personable waitress, and also the owner/ chef visit our table several times. It was quiet, personable, and the food exceptional. We loved every minute of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place great Flavor great food and amazing service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries

Very attentive staff and excellent food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Penne All’ Ortolana, Tomato Burrata Ravioli

I tried this place for the first time yesterday evening. I will definitely be back. The food was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome friendly staff with great service. Food and cocktails were delicious! ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place for a quiet lunch. Food was fresh and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited a few times during my visit in New Orleans, and loved this place. My pizza was always spot on and the waitress called Jenny was lovely & provided an excellent customer service every single time. Jenny made sure I was happy with the food, and always had a smile on her face.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5