15 September 2023
Desserts from Mister Mao in 2021. | Katherine Kimball/Eater NOLA
With promises of Mile High cake, bananas Foster, and passionfruit semifreddo, be sure to save room for dessert
Pastry chefs are sometimes the unsung heroes of the restaurant world. In New Orleans, there’s no shortage of amazing pastry chefs who deserve top billing at their restaurants, turning out everything from humble hand pies to baked Alaska and bananas Foster.
At each restaurant listed here, diners are guaranteed to have a stellar sweet or fabulous dessert menu greeting them. From cakes to pavlova and loads of pies, tarts, and brûlées, this list of new and classic restaurants is sure to please every sweet tooth in town.
Please note: These are the best desserts found at restaurants, not bakeries or sweet shops — that guide is here. Have another favorite destination for dessert? Share in the comments or send a tip.
