27 November 2023
Pasta from Osteria Lupo. | Katherine Kimball/Eater NOLA
13 of the best destinations for cacio e pepe, squid ink spaghetti, gnocchi, and more
For eaters of Italian heritage, pasta is comfort on a plate, whether it’s red gravy and meatballs for Sunday dinner or simply sauced with garlic, olive oil, and red chili flakes. New Orleans, with its deep Sicilian roots and particular Creole meets Italian cuisine, does a fine job of bringing its own version of the boot’s gastronomy to the table. Tending to the heavily sauced and often mixing seafood with cheese, two things you won’t find in Italy, local pasta satisfies with New Orleans panache. Take comfort and get a carb fix at all of these Italian eateries.