Irene's New Orleans

10 stars!! We were told Irene's would be a "must see" for our honeymoon and it absolutely lived up to the hype!! We had heard it can be a little tricky to get a reservation so we called the minute they opened (at 5:30)and booked a table for 9:30pm. We followed the glorious aroma wafting down St. Pierre from Royal St. and were immediately welcomed in the most warm and friendly manner. We had a cute little table in the dining room-- very cozy and romantic-- and were immediately presented with a tasty plate of warm bruschetta. Our waiter, Scott, was extremely helpful with recommendation when we couldn't make up our minds. We settled on escargot for a starter, followed by shrimp and crab pappardelle and ribeye steak. Every bite was an absolute pleasure-- perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. When we told Scott that we were on our honeymoon at the end of the meal he presented us with creme brûlée and champagne, along with a hand-written list of some other wonderful bars and restaurants to add to our itinerary that we never would've known about. What I'm saying is that Irene's Cuisine will be one of the best meals of your life, but also instantly makes you feel like part of the family without any of the stuffiness of other restaurants of its caliber. An absolutely incredible experience that we look forward to repeating on our anniversary. Thank you to all the people at Irene's that made our night so special and memorable!!

It was an amazing experience! The service was exceptional, as the waiter did a wonderful job handling our individual requests. And then food started coming out and our taste buds exploded. Each dish was better than the next. We share every app on the list except 2. And we shared different mains. All were excellent! We had a fantastic time. Strongly recommend this place for sure!