Napoleon House, French Quarter
32 people recommendvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Napoleon House draws repeated recommendations for its warm muffuletta. One diner calls it excellent for lunch, and another feels the warm style is done particularly well. Diners also mention generous portions and value, while an individual commenter recommends pairing appetizers with a Pimm's Cup.
Address
Napoleon House, 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Muffuletta, Pimm's Cup, Bruschetta
- Best for
- Budget, Solo, Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Mandarin4head in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Preferred the warm muffuletta here and highly recommends the place.
- Recommendsu/504Chaos in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Prefers Napoleon House's preparation of the muffuletta to Central Grocery's.
- Recommendsu/Shot-Artichoke-4106 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Likes Napoleon House as a full-service restaurant.
- Recommendsu/tm478 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Suggested it in the French Quarter for dinner.
- Recommendsu/JustinGitelmanMusic in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026taste
Calls Napoleon House a great sandwich, perfected for its own style.
- Recommendsu/AJAEM74 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025value
Suggests splitting a huge muffuletta there as great value.
- Recommendsu/Madamexxxtra in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Keeps Napoleon House on the dinner list as a yes.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Policy70 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024
Recommends Napoleon House for muffalettas.
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- Recommendsu/Teeth_Of_The_Hydra97 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026portion
Took kids there and split a half muffuletta because it's a lot of sandwich.
- Recommendsu/sparrow_42 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Listed as a dinner suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Mysha16 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2024
Lists Napoleon House among good spots for solo bar dining.
- Recommendsu/BeverlyHills70117 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026ambience
Prefers Napoleon House when eating in the restaurant is factored in.
- Recommendsu/Alone_Bet_1108 in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026ambience
Loves Napoleon House and always suggests tourists eat in.
- Recommendsu/QuirkyOwl4756 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Listed as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/starryfish99 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026taste
Enjoyed Napoleon House's warm muffuletta.
- Recommendsu/BuscarLivesMatter in r/NewOrleans · Jan 2026
Loved a first visit and particularly enjoyed the Pimm's drinks.
- Recommendsu/cosmicmermaidmagik in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025price
Calls it a staple that is super affordable.
- Recommendsu/kdwhirl in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024taste
Agrees the warm muffuletta should come from Napoleon House.
- Recommendsu/Rough_Safe6856 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Says the muffuletta at Napoleon House was so good they'd fly back for another.
- Recommendsu/No_Machine7021 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026ambience
Enjoyed the food, setting and signature Pimm's drink at a rehearsal dinner.
- Recommendsu/WordsWordsWords1601 in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026taste
Particularly likes the muffuletta for lunch.
- Recommendsu/armorexe in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026value
Says a group enjoyed the meal and considers the food good value.
- Recommendsu/ElTopollillo1990 in r/AskNOLA · Jan 2026
Recommends it for dining in the Quarter.
- Recommendsu/Odd_Western1426 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025price
Says it is good and more approachable price-wise than expected.
- Recommendsu/Cheapthrills13 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025portion
Adds that portions are large as well.
- Recommendsu/ClearwaterAJ in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025taste
Chooses bruschetta and a Pimm's drink as part of a last-meal selection.
- Recommendsu/t-dogNOLA in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2025
Suggests stopping there for a brief midday meal.
- Recommendsu/eetzonlysmellz in r/NewOrleans · May 2025value
Recommends it for the setting and value despite its French Quarter location.
- Recommendsu/emmalee333333 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024value
Had a great, cheaper meal there and notes traditional Creole dishes on the menu.
- Recommendsu/alicedownastormdrain in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Suggests pairing appetizers with the signature Pimm's drink.
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