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ITALIAN IN NEW ORLEANS

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ITALIAN IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans has a deep Sicilian and Italian-American food history reflected in pasta, red-sauce restaurants and the muffuletta, one of the city’s signature sandwiches.

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Why is Italian food part of New Orleans dining history?

New Orleans has a deep Sicilian and Italian-American culinary tradition reflected in pasta, red-sauce restaurants and the city’s iconic muffuletta sandwich.

Where should I look for Italian restaurants in New Orleans?

French Quarter, Uptown, Mid-City and central neighborhoods offer both historic Italian-American restaurants and newer Italian concepts.

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MuffulettaSicilianPastaItalian-American

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