Dante's Kitchen
- Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: No
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
12 Reviews for Dante's Kitchen
Very cute, semi secret location, mostly locals. Very good- but this is Nawlin's ya'll, if it aint slap your momma good, it only gets four stars!
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This place was amazing! It's off the beaten path if you're staying in the french quarter BUT you can take the trolly which was fun. I had the cornbeef and potatoes and my boyfriend had the shrimp grits (which he was making fun of me for raving about until he had them). AND WOW! The shrimp grits was so freaking good I think I cried...because as wonderful as the cornbeef was and as perfectly beautiful as my eggs were poached, his dish was truly divine. Lucky for me, we love to share food so I got my fill of both. Oh...and the spicy bloodys were good too!
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We had a great meal here with a great group of friends. The foundation of the meals greatness had more to do with the service, company and ambiance than food however.
It was our last meal in town and by this time my vegetarian diet was completely in ruins. I ate the collard greens (with sausage). I had better w/o sausage at the Fest. I tried a bite of the "medium rare" pork loin- it was dry- a pity. My fish (almondine) was OK. Others liked their different fish dishes. The molten cake with port ice cream was fabulous. The beer selection sad.
It was refreshing to be served by bright eyed college types in a nice garden atmosphere.
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Brunch is outstanding - I had a fluffy omelette with delicious melty cheddar, potatoes, and andouille, wife had a shrimp and chorizo salad with a chile lime vinaigrette that really tied the room together, and we got the bread pudding french toast for "dessert" - all 3 were perfect, but the french toast was truly singular. Bloodys were good and spicy and the patio created the perfect relaxing setting. Good music (Bob Marley) and great service topped off an ideal Saturday morning.
Just a few blocks past the end of the St Charles streetcar line, it's great way to start a weekend day and then head over to the Aubudon park and zoo or the garden district. Can't wait to try dinner on our next visit to the big easy.
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While i note comments from other reviewers about small portions, this has never been my experience. Even dining as a gluttonous, obese, out of control mouth-cramming flavor savorer my portions while never causing me to beg fro a doggie bag have never left me asking for more either.
Sounds like some people have fallen prey to nights of bad management with a kitchen spread too thin.
Various local artists hang on the walls of Dante's, for better or worse depending on taste, accompanying a menu that is never better-or-worse, and never fails at filling my hankerings, even if before receiving the menu that hanker is a mysterious vacuum-shaped question-mark.
Grits with duckfat. Oyster stew thick as pudding. Friends stabbing each other over the last bite of spoonbread.
Obviously it's diet food.
sidenote: there is a private room available for parties.
I was just in New Orleans for a conference and someone in our group suggested we go here after she heard about it from a friend.
I was so happy that we took a pleasant and senic cab ride through the Garden District (I think) and saw all of the historical homes, Loyola University-New Orleans, etc.
Apparently the Dante's is a 1800's home. It was very cute and quaint. The staff was very accomodating to our group of 11--explaining the menu, letting us know their favorites and offered excellent service refilling water glasses.
While the menu is small--though I'm not sure if that's because it was a weeknight, it offers traditional Louisiana dishes. The molasses spoon bread that they brought out was delicious and melted in my mouth. I had a pork chop dish that had lyonaise potatoes and some baked apples. It was very tender and juicy. For desert I had the key lime pie that was also good. I did not try them, but one of the women who I was with from Oklahoma had the collared greens and she said they were the best she ever had.
The waitress was so nice and was patient while we all figured out our bills and even called us cabs so we could get back to our hotel safely.
On our way out, the owner walked us out and was very friendly and gracious. Thank you for your hospitality!
I LOVE this place. I have a friend with a house Uptown, and thanks to him I have gotten to know the restaurants and bars along Carrollton and the surrounding neighborhood. Dante's Kitchen has consistently been a great meal. My mother even requested - nay, DEMANDED that we come back here on her second visit to Louisiana. And that was after Katrina - I was so happy to see their doors open. (I know Katrina probably sunk a lot of restaurants in more ways than one).
Love the molasses spoon bread, the shrimp and grits kick ass, and pick any of the entrees - you won't get a bad meal here.
The service is also great and always willing to chat and give recommendations. I hope this place continues to feed New Orleans.
We had a great dining experience at Dante's Kitchen. Its a very small place with a nice (other than some road noise) patio to dine on. The food portions were small but the quality was amazing. Lots of incorporation of local produce and fresh ingredients.
Nice wait staff and great food.
The only reason they're getting 4 stars is because of the small portions.
I do agree with the other reviews that the Molasses Spoon Bread is very good. The shrimp & grits and barbequed shrimp appetizers are both excellent.
The entrees are all good, but small. One friend had the redfish on the half shell and it was a small portion and came with no sides. The crabmeat that accompanied it must have been 2 bites worth. A total disappointment. I had the tangerine glazed pork loin with goat cheese grits and collard greens. I really enjoyed my meal and the collard greens were delicious. Others we dined with had the gulf fish amandine and citrus rubbed gulf fish. I think they enjoyed thier meals, but the overall impression was the portions were a little small for the prices they charged.
As for the desserts, one guest commented, "Are they dollhouse sized?" They charged around $6+ for teeny, tiny desserts. The molten lava chocolate cake was literally 2 bites of cake with some ice cream on the side. We were shocked because the waitress warned us it would take a little while to prepare since it's served warm, so we expected a nice hearty dessert. Don't bother with dessert at this place and go somewhere else. We're not this giant, obese eaters, but I really felt they overcharged by $5-6 per plate for the portion sizes.
I would probably recommend Dick & Jenny's over this place.
If this place really does serve breakfast I'm going to be in heaven. I went there for a small group dinner and the atmosphere really can't be beat - the restaurant is in an old house so tables are set up in various rooms. The menu is full of yummy looking options, but beware, this is not a cheap dining experience, but if you are craving some quality seafood that isn't your typical fish baked blah - you should stop in.
One of the best meals I've had in a long time, SF places included. Our food was phenomenal, just unbelievably good. More details soon...
Prior to Katrina, this was *the* place I'd go to for Sunday brunch. They have a HEAVENLY HASH dish that's awesome and the EGGS BENEDICT was fantastic. I don't know if they're open now but if they are, you've got to go.
They have a fantastic sunny patio with all kinds of plants so you feel like you're in someone's backyard. The service is friendly and attentive but you may have to wait a little while if you come primetime for brunch.
Ahhhh.... to be in that patio with a mimosa right now!
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