Nuvolari's

Name: Nuvolari's
Address: 246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, United States, 70448
Telephone: (985) 626-5619
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1315)

$31 to $50

Italian

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 40 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. We offer Happy Hour in the bar and patio Thursday from 4:00-6:00. We also serve Lunch on Friday from 11:00-2:00. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.

Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Josh Garic
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
The Red Room can accommodate up to 56 guests. The Tea Room can accommodate up to 25 guests. Main dining area available for private buyout events that can accommodate 110 guest.

Location
246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Cross street
Jefferson
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$8.00
Fennel, orange
Prosciutto & Melon$12.00
Sheep's milk cheese, almond, basil
Whipped Ricotta$11.00
Marinated mushrooms, truffle
Meatballs$12.00
Gravy, giardineria, Parmigiano Reggiano
Fried Eggplant$14.00
Seafood & artichoke cream, pecorino Romano
Grilled Beets$13.00
Burrata, pickled beets, sherry, pistachio
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00
Piquillo pepper remoulade, marinated vegetables
Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00
Nueske bacon, calabrian chile vinaigrette, fontina fonduta

Soup & Salad

Substitutions politely declined

Caesar$8.00
Romaine hearts, crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wedge$12.00
Prosciutto, tomato, pickled onion, toasted pecans, bleu cheese
Chopped Salad$14.00
Artichoke, castelventrano olive, sun-dried tomato, salami, pecorino, oregano
Tomato-Basil Soup$8.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Turtle Soup$14.00
Deviled egg, sherry

Pasta

Substitutions politely declined

Rigatoni a La Vodka$19.00
Bacon, pecorino, toasted bread crumb
Sweet Corn Agnolotti$25.00
BBQ gulf shrimp, fennel sausage, pepperonata
Lobster Spaghetti$32.00
Lobster claw & knuckle, lobster cream

Mains

Substitutions politely declined

Market Fish
Kitchen's daily preparation
Redfish Picatta$39.00
Cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, jumbo lump crab, lemon-caper butter
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Prosciutto, provolone, basil, red gravy, angel hair
Grilled Pork Ribeye Marsala$24.00
Parsnip puree, roasted brussels sprouts
Veal Milanese$39.00
10 layer lasagna, fontina, basil
Beef Short-Rib$37.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, balsamic jus

Cocktails

Italian Margarita$12.00
El Jimador, Amaretto, citrus, Prosecco, rosemary
Perfect Pear$12.00
Grey Goose La Poire, St. Germain, grapefruit
Nuvo Spritz$12.00
St. Germain, Prosecco, citrus
Paper Plane$12.00
Old Forester, aperol, Amaro, lemon
Negroni$12.00
Ford's gin, compari, Sweet Vermouth
Italian 75$12.00
Gin, limoncello, Prosecco
Absolut Espresso Martini$12.00
Absolut, Kahlua, espresso beans

Beer

Bud Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Yuengling
Abita Amber
Gnarly Barley Jucifer
Heineken
Heineken 0
Corona
Stella Artois
Abita Jockamo IPA
Perrone
Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, Italy$10.00
Carousel Brut, France$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, Italy$10.00
Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, Italy$8.00
Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$12.00
Joseph Drouhin St Veran, Chardonnay$12.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California$12.00
Guntrum, Riesling, Germany$8.00
Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, Oregon$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, Italy$10.00
Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, Italy$12.00
Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00
Mellini, Chianti, Italy$9.00
Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$12.00
Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California$18.00
Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, California$12.00

What 1,315 people are saying

Nuvolari's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nuvolari's serves "elite level chef cooked plates" with a focus on seafood, steak, and Italian dishes. Praised for "amazing food and service," the restaurant offers "generous delicious servings" and "outstanding" waitstaff. While some note the noise level, the "quaint atmosphere" and consistent quality make it a "favorite" for many.

1,315 Reviews

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Jason
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time here. Really good elite level chef cooked plates that are moderately priced for fulfilling portions. Drinks take a while so be patient but they’re worth it. Desserts are always on point.
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Michael
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tiffany, our waitress, was great and the overall service was quick and professional. But, as many others have noted in their reviews, it was very loud in there. Unfortunately, we were seated near the bar and there were some overenthusiastic drinkers who were talking and laughing so loud we had trouble hearing each other at the table. But when they left, it was a much more pleasant experience. The food was great, as expected. It's a little overpriced in my opinion.
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Gordon
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all got seafood - softshell crab and flounder - and it was all delicious. And the service was fantastic as well.
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Anne
Mobile4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Nuvolari’s. The food was amazing. It can be noisy. My only complaint was that they did not have hot tea and I don’t drink coffee.
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Brenda VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the oyster appetizer. Always a favorite. Our entrees were delicious. Cocktails were excellent. One of our favorite restaurants
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Steve
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Having very private moments and waitress kept interrupting. All she needed to do was look at what we were in middle of and walk away. She stopped 3 videos of me reading our vows.
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Noah
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight, me and my wife celebrated 2 years of marriage at Nuvolari’s. Truly a great experience, I asked them through OpenTable if they would be able to have flowers prepared at the table and boy did they deliver. Just what I asked for, a small, but beautiful bouquet. Humble, but elegant. The food was outstanding and our waiter was very kind and informative about the menu and drinks. 10/10 would recommend.
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richard
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated quickly, excellent service. Prices a bit high, but then again it was "Mother's Day" pricing. Menu limited, but good.
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Jason
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were made well. All food was prepared perfectly with no exception. The pasta, seafood, and steak plates were properly prepared and delivered quickly on the first go around. Desserts were equally perfect. Kudos to the kitchen and waitstaff for a great evening out!
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Chris
North Dakota2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food with a quaint atmosphere. The service was good as well.
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FAQs

Nuvolari's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 626-5619.

Nuvolari's is rated 4.8 stars by 1315 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Jefferson
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh Garic
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
The Red Room can accommodate up to 56 guests. The Tea Room can accommodate up to 25 guests. Main dining area available for private buyout events that can accommodate 110 guest.

Nuvolari's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Spaghetti

Redfish Picatta

Rigatoni a La Vodka

Appetizers

Marinated Olives$8.00

Prosciutto & Melon$12.00

Whipped Ricotta$11.00

Meatballs$12.00

Fried Eggplant$14.00

Grilled Beets$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00

Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00

Soup & Salad

Caesar$8.00

Wedge$12.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Tomato-Basil Soup$8.00

Turtle Soup$14.00

Pasta

Rigatoni a La Vodka$19.00

Sweet Corn Agnolotti$25.00

Lobster Spaghetti$32.00

Mains

Market Fish

Redfish Picatta$39.00

Chicken Parmesan$24.00

Grilled Pork Ribeye Marsala$24.00

Veal Milanese$39.00

Beef Short-Rib$37.00

Cocktails

Italian Margarita$12.00

Perfect Pear$12.00

Nuvo Spritz$12.00

Paper Plane$12.00

Negroni$12.00

Italian 75$12.00

Absolut Espresso Martini$12.00

Beer

Bud Light

Miller Light

Michelob Ultra

Coors Light

Yuengling

Abita Amber

Gnarly Barley Jucifer

Heineken

Heineken 0

Corona

Stella Artois

Abita Jockamo IPA

Perrone

Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, Italy$10.00

Carousel Brut, France$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00

Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, Italy$10.00

Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, Italy$8.00

Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$12.00

Joseph Drouhin St Veran, Chardonnay$12.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California$12.00

Guntrum, Riesling, Germany$8.00

Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, Oregon$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, Italy$10.00

Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, Italy$12.00

Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00

Mellini, Chianti, Italy$9.00

Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00

Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$12.00

Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California$18.00

Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, California$12.00

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