Experts' Choice Award Shaya
9 expert reviews
“Uptown gets a taste of Israel at this modern Mediterranean eatery from chef Alon Shaya of restaurant Domenica fame.”
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"Influenced by North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece, Shaya's menu includes dishes inspired by his frequent travels back to his homeland." Full review
Zagat "Serving shared dishes like baba ghanoush and tabouleh, hummus kicked up with curry-fried cauliflower, falafel, accompanied by wood-fired pita bread. " Full review
Fodor's "You may think you’ve been transported to sexy Tel Aviv in this softly lighted but thoroughly modern dining room set on a hopping stretch of Magazine Street." Full review
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Don't miss the eclectic wine and spirits list with authentic touches from the motherland, including mint tea and arak (an anise-based spirit).
Travel + Leisure "Almost from opening, Chef Alon Shaya's Israeli restaurant has been at the top of many people's culinary wish list in New Orleans." Full review
Bon Appétit "Middle Eastern flavors at a lazy New Orleans lunch." Full review
Tasting Table "Alon Shaya steers away from the pasta, pizzas and charcuterie he's made famous at Domenica and narrows in on one thing at his eponymous Touro restaurant: bread." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The perfect spot to break free of gumbo and turtle soup, and explore Mediterranean flavors like you haven’t had before." Full review
Frommer's "We know people don’t come to New Orleans for Israeli food, but these fresh, modern Mediterranean flavors are unencumbered by concessions to elaboration." Full review
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