Nuvolari's

Name: Nuvolari's
Address: 246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, United States, 70448
Telephone: (985) 626-5619
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1304 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 23, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 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
Lunch Fri, 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
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

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 1,304 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nuvolari's delights guests with "spectacular" food and service, making it a "favorite" dining spot. Known for generous portions and a diverse menu, highlights include the "fabulous" Redfish Piccata and "amazing" bread pudding. While ambiance can be lively, attentive staff like Brooke and Jack ensure a memorable experience. Highly recommended for special occasions.

1,304 Reviews

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William
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful Easter brunch. All food was delicious, crab cakes exceptional . Service on drinks from bar a bit slow, but a great, enjoyable experience. Our waiter, Liam, was outstanding!!! Ask for him when you next go.
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ali
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Brooke is fabulous and the food is spectacular! We love coming here for date night or with friends and family.
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Rick
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you haven't been, you need to go. Everything is always spot on. It's a rowdy romantic place.
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Tonya
New Orleans1 review
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Carpet is gross. Why do they have carpet anyway? Food was 9 out of 10. Drinks 8 out of 10.
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Timothy
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always. We’ve eaten there many times over the years and have never been disappointed.
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Arthur
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Generous delicious servings, outstanding service and a quiet lunchtime atmosphere. We plan on visiting Nuvolari's regularly. Five stars!
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Marcia
New Orleans11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous meal of Bronzino with lump crabmeat with an Almandine Sauce ! It was perfection …..complimented by their delicious warm Italian bread and a Caesar , and Amaretto Bread Pudding. What a treat . The service was excellently too . Would highly recommend this restaurant to all .
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Ramon VIP
New Orleans14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Throughly enjoyed the Gruyère stuffed bow tie pasta with short rib and French onion broth. Nice wine list as well.
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Meg
Orlando1 review
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nuvolari's has been a Mandeville staple for years and is always a favorite. I had the Osso Bucco and it was quite disappointing. It did not fall of of the bone, nor have any dicernible flavor. I had to use my knife, which is unheard of for Osso Bucco. I won't be ordering this dish again. Service was quite slow for a Thursday evening, but Jack was attentive. Cocktails were good, and the others in my party enjoyed their food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great! Got
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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 4.7 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 23, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Jefferson
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, 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
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

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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