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New Orleans Take-Out
Categories: Restaurants Cajun/Creole Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Sandwiches Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Sandwiches [Edit]
1920 Fordem AveMadison, WI 53704
(608) 241-6655
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
29 reviews for New Orleans Take-Out
Review Highlights
"The red beans & rice with double sausage is my all-time..."
(in 5 reviews)
"...the Red Beans'n'Rice with Double Sausage will never treat..."
(in 3 reviews)
"The French bread is perfect - crisp and the perfect texture..."
(in 3 reviews)
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Cassi N.
Minneapolis, MN
11/9/2011
Allow me to express my undying love for New Orleans Take-Out.
I lived in Madison almost 8 years ago and have yet to find another shrimp po' boy even remotely close to the delicacy at NOTO. It's one of those hole in the wall places that looks scary and not hygienic on the outside but is completely amazing and totally worth it.
I remember the first time my dad took me for a "sandwich as big as yo head." I had just taken the ACT as a 6th grader and afterwards all I was really capable of was mumbling simple sentences. I remember being surprised that dad wasn't kidding, the sandwich really was as big as my head. And that it was like, really awesome. My fam were instantly regulars.
8 years and 3 citites later, the search continues. I'm not even asking for a better sandwich (I don't think one exists), but one that's just as good (it seems like that doesn't exist either).
Oh and if this review sounds similar to the one by Sheena F. it's because she's my sister. It's a family obsession.Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 11/10/2011
Thank you, Casssi. One of the best things about being in… More » -
Review from Mark K.
1/15/2012
Good food, slightly high prices.
I had the crawfish etouffee, my standard cajun dish. It was quite good. My brother had red beans and rice with sausage, which he loved. Our friend had red beans and rice. All were good. No leftovers, but we were full. The fresh lemonade was good; the maple bacon pralin was meh.Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 1/16/2012
Really, Mark, three stars? I'm interested to know where I… More » -
Review from Timmy T.
Fountain Valley, CA
11/26/2011
Highish prices and smallish portions, but the food here is good.
Red beans and rice are by far the best in town, and even better with sausage and hot sauce. Fried catfish or cod are both very tasty. Gumbo or other soups are hit or miss depending on freshness. I've bought 'seafood' gumbo here that had at most two shrimp and one oyster in the past and been pretty annoyed about it. Étouffée is spicy and very well executed, but may leave you hungry after. Their cornbread is amazing.
Unless you just get red beans and rice, expect to spend $10-$15 per person for take-out. Generally, sandwich and dinner portions are enough for one moderate sitting but not leftovers. Recommended. -
Review from Nev D.
Madison, WI
1/15/2012
It really is the best New Orleans food in the greater Madison area... I'll just come out and say Wisconsin because I love it so much. The owner is a trained saucier and all the recipes are authentic NOLA and made from scratch. It's well priced and there's enough on the menu to suit all tastes. The po' boys are made on the most glorious french bread (fried oyster's my favorite) and the shrimp creole is always well seasoned and filling and the daily specials and soups are never disappointing. There is not a single thing on this menu I don't love and there's no tabasco-hot-sauce BS going here, only the good stuff.
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Review from Sheena F.
Atlanta, GA
10/15/2011
Since I lived in Madison (about 8 years ago) the po' boys at NOTO have haunted me! The pursuit of a po' boy as good as this has eluded me through 4 cities and countless "nope, not as good"s. I'm such a fan I bought a tank top on my last visit!
Perfect bread, perfect seasonings - be it oyster, shrimp, crawfish or chicken. Whenever I'm back in Madison (which is, unfortunately, rarely, I take friends to get a "sandwich as big as yo head" and they never leave disappointed.
As I remember it, NOTO is that kind of hole in the wall place that newcomers hesitate to try out. My advice - do it! As much as I love these sandwiches I hardly ever order them out anymore because I know they will never be as good as at New Orleans Take Out in Madison, WI.Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 10/16/2011
Thank you Sheena, We work hard to produce perfect po' boys… More » -
Review from Seng W.
Madison, WI
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good shrimp jambalaya but great cornbread in a developing neighborhood. A future spot on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 2/1/2012
I'm glad that you like our food. The fact that you and our… More » -
Review from Bill S.
St Paul, MN
1/12/2012
Been to New Orleans...this place is just as good as anything there. Today's shrimp in cream sauce was outstanding.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 1/16/2012
Thank you, Bill. John More » -
Review from M. T.
Madison, WI
11/25/2011
Delicious and authentic New Orleans food. If you want fancy and pretentious takes on New Orleans cuisine go somewhere else. If you want a tasty po boy or some fine corn bread and greens like you'd get in the Big Easy, this is your place! The East location on Fordem Ave. has ample seating and the food is just as delicious as it is at the the much smaller (but lovely) location by Camp Randall.
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Review from A H.
Madison, WI
11/23/2011
Overpriced, overrated. We paid over 18 bucks for two sandwiches and an order of sweet potato fries. Both sandwiches were essentially bread with very little in the way of fillings, and very dry. A waste of money and disappointing. Not sure what other people have ordered that was so great- I was influenced by the reviews here to try the Po Boys. Never again.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 11/23/2011
I'm so sorry for your experience, AH. If you would contact… More » -
Review from Patti S.
Madison, WI
10/23/2011
I love the food here. Love the vibe.
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Review from Alison Y.
Madison, WI
10/17/2008
I've never been to New Orleans, so I don't know if that makes me somehow less qualified to review this place. But, I suspect a fair amount of people have never been to China, and it doesn't stop them from reviewing PF Changs.
ANYWAY, the thing about NOTO whenever I have eaten there is that I am always expecting it to be way greater than it really is because of the way people talk about it. I am always expecting this transcendent experience, but really, all I get is a styrofoam container of some spicy slop that really has no real flavor underneath the initial tongue shock of cayenne pepper.Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 6/26/2009
Hi Alison, I read your review of NOTO on Yelp and was… More » -
Review from Molly O.
4/16/2009
I am kind of in love with this place.
The chicken po' boy has haunted me ever since I left Madison back in 2000 - perfect french roll, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and seasoned fried chicken breast = what you need.
Also what you need? an order of dirty rice. And that shit is spicy! Get a soda from the machine out front and walk to Tenny Park. Life is good.Listed in: Madison, My Homeland
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 9/17/2009
Thanks, Molly. Next time you're up from Chi try the shrimp… More » -
Review from Lauren F.
Madison, WI
6/13/2011
Went here for the first time last night. Thought i'd give it try based on the ratings. Im originally from the south so i was a little aprehensive about trying it, but thankfully i was totally suprised! Husband had the red beans n rice with smoked sausage, i had the shrimp creole and we got a half order of wings. Everything was excellent and very authentic. Although i will warn you, it is not for those with sensitive mouths! Cajun is spicy food and this def lived up to that! Will be going back
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 6/13/2011
Thank you, Lauren, I'm glad that you liked the food. I… More » -
Review from Tony N.
Portage, WI
8/16/2009
back in my younger days of bakery, I worked at the bakery that supplied NOTO with french bread. It had to be a certain length, a certain crust, and a certain color if it wasn't......................YIKES!!
I figured if he had such a high standard of quality for his bread, that the same mind of detail would apply to his food, and I was right., I used to eat at his restuarant faithfully every week.....then i moved :(
I was in town so I stopped in on friday for some lunch. The food was excellent. I ordered the fried fish with sauce pecan meuniere and the fried cod po' boy. The bread was ok (I stand by the bread we used to make years ago....it was just perfect), the fish was fried to perfection and the lettuce, tomato, and pickle were just right. as for the fried fish with the pecan sauce, I got a half order. wasn't enough. I had forgotten just how great the sauce with the rice and the fish really were.
Go here for some great food.Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 10/28/2009
Thanks, Tony, for the bread, your patronage and your kind… More » -
Review from David H.
Madison, WI
4/7/2011
Good food for a good price...
I finally got to try out the New Orleans Take Out Restaurant and was fairly impressed. The wife and I split an order of etoufee and black beans and rice. It was plenty of food. Nothing too fancy, but it was tasty. I will definitely be going back and will hopefully try out a poboy and some of their other dishes. .
For the people saying no place to sit. Are you sure you are rating the correct location? They had plenty of tables there complete with copies of the northside news paper, isthmus and the onion. -
Review from Veeder V.
WI
1/21/2011
Oyster Po'Boy is money. Their bread is really good and the taste is unique.
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Review from Wayne H.
Fall River, WI
8/30/2011
Stopped in today for the first time and it was great. Owner was friendly and the food was great. I ordered a crawfish poboy and the spicy chicken jambalaya. Both were top grade and addictive. The jazz that was playing was a nice touch while waiting. The open kitchen made it feel like home, where you can see your food being prepared. I am so coming back...a lot.
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Review from Daniel K.
Fitchburg, WI
2/2/2011
The Jambalaya is better than I've had in New Orleans. New Orleans Take out is one of the best values in the city. Can't say enough about it.
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Review from Bruce Daniel K.
Madison, WI
6/27/2008
New Orleans Take Out is all around greatness. I absolutely love this place and everything on the menu. When I was a kid the best times were when my father would take an afternoon delivery to the east side and swing by NOTO on the way back. It was always such a great surprise when my sister and I would be called in for dinner, and right away you could smell those spices! Those are some of my favorite memories, and to this day I get a rush of excitement just walking in to the place when I get that first waft... It really is the best outside of the Gulf.
I really can't even start on what my favorites are because every time I pick something off the menu it becomes my new favorite. The po' boys are without exception great. The roast beef was my first love, and I keep coming back to this one. The French bread is perfect - crisp and the perfect texture for the sandwich. It took me a while to try the fried oyster po' boy - I was not so adventurous as a kid - but after trying this I see why this is my mother's favorite. The Gulf shrimp and the fried chicken are incredible. This place is a 5 star easily on the strength of the po' boys alone, but the rest of the menu is not to be skipped. The jambalaya is great for those that can't take too much heat, and even better with a bit of Tabasco for those that can. The shrimp creole - HOO BOY! Spicy but not excessive, it has enough heat to get you sweating and the flavors are spot on. Same for the shrimp etouffee. The red beans & rice with double sausage is my all-time favorite comfort food. Most of the time I can't make up my mind, so I hit up the Mardi Gras combo, which gives you all three. Perfection! And it all comes with a piece of cornbread to finish it all off.
I've only been to the Fordem location, though there is another on Monroe Street. I'm certain that had I not graduated prior to this location opening I would have made it a regular destination. As it is, I love coming down Sherman then Fordem, and you're suddenly right there looking at the mural on the side of the building. I call ahead whenever I plan to stop, but about half the time it is straight up impulse that brings me there. No matter whatever else happens that day, it's always a good day if you've been to New Orleans Take Out.Listed in: I Just Keep Coming Back For…
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 9/16/2009
Thanks, Bruce. We work hard to please our customers and we… More » -
Review from Jeanne T.
Chicago, IL
11/16/2009
Ever since my husband (native to Madison) took me here, I always make several trips out from Chicago every year... otherwise my cravings for the Shrimp Creole, Red Beans and Rice with double sausage, Gumbo, Chicken Po' Boy, Jambalaya, and really anything else Roussos has got goin' on that day....will cause me to go into NOTO withdrawal. Oh! And who can forget the Panola hot sauce he uses! There is so much soul in this food and super flavor, but really it's Roussos' own personal touch that makes it so unique. The food is truly special. So get yo' self out to NOTO but make sure to bring your appetite!
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 11/16/2009
Oh! Jeanne, you're so nice. 25th anniversary shirts and… More » -
Review from Wendy B.
Madison, WI
9/16/2009
One of my all time favorite places in Madison; I like it so much that I had them cater my wedding. I have been eating at NOTO for at least 20 years, and the food is consistently good. I always have a hard time deciding what to get... the shrimp etouffee? A shrimp po' boy with Creole sauce? Or one of the daily specials like the pecan fish or the Cajun meatballs? The cornbread is also worth noting for its yumminess.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 9/16/2009
Hi Wendy, So nice to catch up with you. I think of your… More » -
Review from Justin W.
Rhinelander, WI
5/7/2008
I lived near the Monroe St. location and frequented this place regularly. Everything is super fresh and authentic. I was always a big fan of the crawfish etoufee with a big slab of cornbread. The spice could be a little inconsistent though, which is probably a result of having super fresh spices one time and then not the next time. No big deal though as it was always delicious either way. I regret that I have never had a po' boy from this place, but that is something I will have to remedy ASAP. I also wish that it was easier to eat at the place. I know it is takeout, but it always sucked having to walk home smelling the beautiful aromas roll out of the box. Or, alternatively when it was 40 below/snowing/raining/etc.
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Review from Lisa K.
Bryn Mawr, PA
8/10/2010
My boyfriend and I discuss food often and he talked about his place with reverence always. Well OMG.. it REALLY is special. A simple chicken poboy made right.. Dipping it into certain soups of the day (curry chicken and creole cheeseburger were my favorites). We call them dipping sauces (lol) and have even gone so far as to plan a trip to Madison based on the soups that day. And their etouffe labelled "too hot to eat" actually lives up to its name while still retaining seriously good flavor is another rare find indeed.
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Review from Daman N.
Milwaukee, WI
1/17/2007
My favorite place for fast food in Madison - I have both locations in my cell phone for quicker pickup. If it's Thursday try the Shrimp in Cream Sauce or Crawfish in Cream Sauce special....any other day, the Red Beans'n'Rice with Double Sausage will never treat you wrong!
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Review from Piercy T.
Madison, WI
10/7/2007
Arguably the best thing about Madison. Real. Legit. Not Playing. Close your eyes, bite into the shrimp etouffee, and you feel like the gulf is close.
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Review from Jordan T.
Chicago, IL
11/16/2009
I'm a total foodie and Chicago is great for me except we don't have NOTO. The best of the best for Creole/Cajun. Lived down south, been to N'awlins many times when I was a kid in the 70's. NOTO is the best hands down. Wish some adventuresome entrepreneur would migrate NOTO down to Chicago. It would be a huge success I am sure. We don't have anything that is even close to as good so we have to make our own or take a trip up to Madison! :)
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Review from Jason M.
Madison, WI
2/5/2011
Have to agree with the others that say the red beans and rice with sausage is awesome. It is. No place to sit though. Good for takeout.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 10/16/2011
Thanks Jason, Red Beans and rice is our most popular dish… More » -
Review from Travis D.
Madison, WI
2/13/2009
This is definitely the place for Cajun. When you go in there I want you to expect a special of the day, homemade lemonade, and a everything made from scratch type feel. This isn't a place where you meet a hostess and they seat you. Just expect the best beans and rice outside of New Orleans.
Comment from john r. of New Orleans Take-Out 9/17/2009
Yeah, Travis, red beans is our number one seller and my… More » -
Review from Christopher J.
Madison, WI
5/24/2010
this place is on my list at least a couple times a month, and it's probably the only restaurant in madison that can claim that.
The only thing I've got to say on the negative side is the crawfish off season are a bit mealy and I have switched to shimp. everything else is spot on, esp the read beans and rice. oh, and it's closed on sunday...which is always the day you start to crave a po' boy.
What do I say you get. for 2 ppl, we get a full order of shrimp etoufee, shimp creole and a red bean and rice double meat. all with french bread. it's a ton of food but oh so good.
