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What Laura Lopez likes about Cafe Pontalba:
Been coming to New Orleans since the early 70s and always try and stop at this restaurant. Love it for location right across from Jackson Square. Good food I?ll let my pictures do the talking. View all feedback.

What Laura Lopez doesn't like about Cafe Pontalba:
I would not recommend it. I had the Caesar Shrimp Salad. My husband had a Shrimp Pasta. Both were very small servings. The salad was a little large than a side salad. The pasta dish was small. A piece of bread on the side would have been nice. The crab cakes were not fresh. The meal was overpriced and not worth it. You don't mind paying for a good meal. This certainly wasn't good. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Michelle
09.08.2023 - 13:36

This is a wonderful place for a meal! Window seats with open doors give a view of the courtyard and all there is to see in the French Quarter! Have the Alligato...

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Becca
09.08.2023 - 13:36

This was my favourite restaraunt in the French quarter in terms of variety, freshness, price point and taste. They have all the New Orleans classics on the menu...

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Menulist
2.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Elvie
10.04.2023 - 18:58

This trip was my first experience Essen Alligator; but always and wherever it was on the menu, I ordered it. After we inspired an MJ...

Clement
20.02.2021 - 04:37

Bad service. My server can only be over three times. One for water, one for order and for checks. Wait for 10 minutes for order and 30 minutes for food...

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Jordan
24.07.2023 - 11:41

They were quite busy on the afternoon we visited. However, the wait was really not too long to get in. The service was quick and friendly. Their crawfish etouff...

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Tiffany
24.07.2023 - 11:41

Pontalba was decent, not grand and or upscale. It's Not Costco or Chili's but it's far from Commanders. It's not the best for relaxing or chilling as a locale....

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Sirved
2.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Laura
26.12.2023 - 22:58

I would not recommend it. I had the Caesar Shrimp Salad. My husband had a Shrimp Pasta. Both were very small servings. The salad was a little large than a side...

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Laura
26.12.2023 - 22:58

Pontalba was decent, not grand and or upscale. It's Not Costco or Chili's but it's far from Commanders. It's not the best for relaxing or chilling as a locale....

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