Sala Nola

4.8 (504)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

124 Lake Marina Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124

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Sala Nola

4.8

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

West End

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2 people

Nov 5, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

Coastal Italian cooking shaped by Gulf seafood, Sicilian heritage, and the spirit of West End.

The Riccobono family has been part of New Orleans' restaurant culture for more than a century. A story that began in Castelvetrano, Sicily, crossed an ocean, and found its home in the kitchens of the Crescent City.

Our menu is inspired by the seaside cooking of Southern Italy and by New Orleans’ unique tradition of Creole Italian cuisine, where generations of Sicilian immigrants blended old-world recipes with the ingredients and influences of the Gulf Coast.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Thu, Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Contact
(504) 513-2670
Website
https://salanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
124 Lake Marina Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Regent St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

Half Off Bottles of Wine
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Tue - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy half off bottles of wine and bubbles under $100 every Tuesday with dinner!
Steak Night
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Wed - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Steak Night every Wednesday · 3pm–9pm 8oz filet mignon, west end mashed potatoes, and a house salad · $38 per person

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sala Nola.

4.8

(504)

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for brunch
New Orleans
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Sala Nola offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food" and "top notch" service. Highlights include a "great culinary menu" and the "coolinary menu" with favorites like soft shell crab and veal panne. Despite occasional noise, the restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" with a "great atmosphere" and friendly staff, making it a "go to" spot for locals.

504 Reviews

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CityGirlNow
Memphis/West TN2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The most wonderful steak I’ve had in ages. This is where I go for steak in New Orleans. Service was lovely and we were never rushed.
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Robert
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding four & service! Moe is always professional & friendly.
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alan
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined outside so there was a fair amount of traffic noise from time to time, it's on a 4 lane road so hard to get away from that. It was our choice, however, the weather was gorgeous and we wanted to take advantage of it. Plenty of seating available inside. Food was wonderful, so was the staff. We will be back!
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Karen
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience. Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere
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Jo Ann Gold
New Orleans19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, our experience was great, food was good, clean, value was all great. My biggest disappointment was they no longer have the seared tuna salad on their menu. Extremely disappointing. It has always been one of the main reasons I go to Sala. I had to buy an order of Tuna which was an special appetizer & a salad with the salad dressing normally used & made my own @ the table. Sadly disappointed with the menu change.
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Gretchen
New Orleans16 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited on a steak night, Wednesdays. My filet was cooked to perfection. I prefer medium rare and this one checked all the boxes. Perfectly charred without becoming burned, buttery and delicious!
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Erik
New Orleans6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such a nice experience. Food and service are top notch at this neighborhood gem.
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Maureen
New Orleans26 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The breakfast was excellent and our server, Nancy, is great.
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Joe
New Orleans1 review
4.0
Dined on September 16, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wednesday steak night special is a great deal. But this past Wednesday the steaks were a little drier than normal. Other than that it was GREAT ! We will be back
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Arthur
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and great location. If still on the menu, have the sweet chili fried calamari & bang bang shrimp. Also, have the veal panné w/ crawfish saute or the steak salmoriglio. West End Tip: save room for the Zeppole! These little Italian donuts w/ cinnamon cream cheese icing are scrumptious & delicious (great to share w/ the table).
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Thu, Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Contact
(504) 513-2670
Website
https://salanola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
124 Lake Marina Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Regent St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Featured in

June 25, 2024
Where to Eat and Drink in and Around Lakeview
Sala is a sleek restaurant and lounge owned by the Riccobono family, with weekday happy-hour specials. The article highlights its grilled shrimp spinach salad with blue cheese and panne veal topped with crawfish over pasta.
Published in Eater New Orleans

FAQs

Yes, guests report making reservations through Resy and adding celebration requests (birthdays are acknowledged with a small dessert); some parties have also arranged to have their own wine chilled for a small fee.

Sala Nola feels casual and welcoming, with a laid-back bar and couches and an atmosphere that many guests find pleasant for conversation; reviewers also note it can be loud at times.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

For lively drinks and deals, visit Sala Nola during Happy Hour (Tue–Sun, 3:00–6:00 pm); if you prefer an easier brunch, Sunday mid-morning often has walk-ins and quick seating.

Yes, families regularly bring children to Sala Nola for brunch and celebrations, and staff even presented a complimentary beignet for a child’s birthday.

Sala Nola's posted hours are: Brunch, Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm; Breakfast, Thu, Fri 8:00 am–11:30 am; Dinner, Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm, Fri–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm. Happy Hour runs Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Weekend brunch at Sala Nola, Saturday and Sunday (brunch 8:00 am–2:00 pm), is a guest favorite, with multiple reviewers praising the brunch menu and atmosphere.

Sala Nola welcomes private parties, the restaurant's information confirms private parties are allowed.

Guests often report generous servings, several reviews call the portions large and say they were pleasantly surprised.

Yes, Sala Nola is frequently picked for dates: guests mention dining with a date and praise its inviting, conversation-friendly atmosphere.

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Sala Nola

4.8

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

West End

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2 people

Nov 5, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Sala Nola

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Sala Nola

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About this restaurant

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Offers

Half Off Bottles of Wine

Steak Night

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Reviews

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Where to Eat and Drink in and Around Lakeview

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