Cuisine:

• Diner
• Fine Dining
• Italian
• French
• Cajun
• Creole
• Others

Irene's Cuisine Description:
Irene's interior recalls a classic New York bistro, with old and new photos of regular customers and famous diners lining the walls in this amber-lit, clubby eatery. The dining rooms are intimate (even a bit snug), and the waiters are old favorites in the French Quarter. A décor composed mainly of garlic braids, crockery and gewgaws proclaims Sicilian just as loudly as the menu does, although a Creole accent also comes through to ground many of the dishes in their New Orleans setting. Here you find the purity of southern Italian sauces, rather than the truffles-and-cream cuisine of northern Italy. For instance, a marinara has a toss of garlic and oil that's glorious in its simplicity. In a more complex vein are a stuffed veal chop and grilled red snapper with shrimp and peppers. If you seek a well prepared rosemary chicken dish, this is the place to find it. Finish with an Italian-style baked Alaska aflame with grappa. The small wine list features Italian selections that pair well with this lusty food. Service is efficient, considering the wacky space configuration and the constant bustle.


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