Brutto Americano

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Brutto Americano

Food and drink · Central Business District

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600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Housemade pastas, grilled & fried oysters, Art Deco space  

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The Best New Restaurants in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"When the Ace Hotel closed and made way for the Barnett Hotel, it was hard not to wonder about the fate of the hotel’s head-turning 5,000-square-foot art deco dining room that had housed the smart and sophisticated Italian gem Josephine Estelle. Fortunately, the 1940s palm frond murals (salvaged from the New Orleans Opera House) and green velvet and leather banquets that line up beneath soaring ceilings are in good hands. The lauded team behind beloved eateries Costera and Osteria Lupo has opened Brutto Italiano with a menu of modern Italian cuisine from chef Bryan Burns. Pasta is once again hitting the tables with options like spaghetti alla chitarra studded with littleneck clams and guanciale, but don’t skip out on starters like burrata cheese with pistachios and serrano chiles. Finish things up with the Sicilian cannoli with orange-marsala caramel." - Clair Lorell

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New Orleans’ Best Classic Burgers | Eater New Orleans

"Although best known as a locally owned, hotel-based restaurant known for housemade pasta and modern Italian fare, Brutto Americano also includes a killer burger on its menu. Chef Brian Burns gets that road-weary guests checking into the Barnett Hotel may only have bandwidth for the familiar. In this case, the half-pounder arrives topped with roasted mushrooms, melted provolone, and a scattering of pickled peppers. Best for: Comfort food after a long flight" - Beth D’Addono

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Best New Restaurant Openings in New Orleans, March 2025 - Eater New Orleans

"A modern Italian eatery with local touches, featuring fried oysters, housemade pastas, and grilled oysters in an Art Deco space." - Beth D'Addono

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Opened in 2025 inside The Barnett by the team behind Costera and Osteria Lupo, this newcomer focuses on house-made pasta, Gulf seafood, steaks, and a spirited aperitivo program. Covered by Axios and spotlighted on Eater’s new-restaurant map.

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Miller Gunn

Google
The ribeye is the best steak I've had in a long time. Pastas were incredible, and roasted oysters were great. Cocktails really good and original. I'll be back!

Carlos Caicedo

Google
Upscale Italian fare with a fun NOLA twist. Wonderful atmosphere. The staff was excellent, and very attentive.

Kevin Diemont

Google
We dined here last night and the food and ambience was incredible!

Richard Borne

Google
I wish we had as good of an experience as other reviews. There was 8 of us that went for lunch on a Sunday. There was one maybe two other tables in the whole place. The food was just ok. Nothing special. Same with the service. Not bad just not that good. The parts that made me write this review is 4 of the 8 people paid with cash, 2 people used credit cards. Even though we clearly told them what went on what card and the balance was cash, the waitress split the $600 bill into the 2 credit cards. So there was over $300 in cash that she assumed was her tip. She then tells us they don’t take cash. Then we find out that they add an auto gratuity for the kitchen staff. I am all for the kitchen staff making a good living. When I was in my 20’s I worked in different restaurants and the kitchen staff does bust their butts, but that should be paid by the restaurant, not auto gratuity. If you are going to have hidden fees, at least tell the customers up front. Finally we looked up what “Brutto Americano” means and it means “Ugly American”. In Italian it is quite the insult. Look it up for yourself. Imagine having a restaurant called Ugly American. I am insulted by it. The food was ok but not for the price and portion size. There are far better Italian Restaurants in the city who don’t insult you with the name of the business and actually pay their kitchen staff without adding an additional charge to the customers bill. At least be honest about what you are doing. I am not planning on returning.

Samuel Macaluso

Google
Great service, great food. Highly recommend.

Haylee C.

Yelp
Pasta was to die for and the ambiance was such a vibe! The espresso martini is also a must

Ronni A.

Yelp
Amazing service, atmosphere and drinks! Really enjoyed the authentic Italian cuisine.

Alise M.

Yelp
Our server was wonderful and timed our courses perfectly. We didn't feel rushed but we also didn't need to track her down. Our meal was delicious and I particularly enjoyed the meatballs, oysters and Radiatori pasta! We also got the tiramisu, which I definitely recommend... especially when paired with the Espresso Martini I ordered. Amazing!
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Nikki B.

Yelp
Brought to you by the team behind Costera & Osteria Lupe, Brutto Americano is situated inside the Barnett Hotel (formerly, The Ace). This new addition to the neighborhood is a place where classic Italian dishes meld with the bold, diverse flavors of New Orleans cuisine with an emphasis on house made pasta dishes and fresh gulf seafood. The name translates to Ugly American. However, there is nothing ugly about it. The art deco decor is lovely, and the staff are too! A darling Monique greeted me when I arrived. She had amazing energy, great style, and a wonderful personality. She escorted me to a table near the window and shortly after Israel came by to take my order. He was also very personable and sweet. I wasn't very hungry but wanted to try the food. He recommended the Burrata con Panna. I also ordered a cocktail - Velvet & Vine, which was comprised of blackberry, maraschino, lemon, & Prosecco. It was delicious & refreshing. The Burrata did not disappoint! The cheese was buttery soft, and inside was a creamy delight. It was on a bed of pesto made from pistachios, mint, & Serrano. OMG! That pesto was gasmic! I'm still dreaming about it. The toasted house made focaccia was also good. The combo of all three together was fantastic! Bravo Chef Brian Burns! My dining experience here was wonderful. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!
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Alexis C.

Yelp
I like Costera & LOVE Osteria Lupo so I had a feeling Brutto wouldn't let me down. I've always loved the space even before it was Brutto. It's so open and I like looking back into the kitchen area. The service was stellar. The drinks were good. Got the oysters as an app and that was my only low note because they seemed to be somewhere in between cooked and raw so the texture was quite off-putting. The flavor was there though. The steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and the chimichurri was delish. By far, my favorite part of the meal was the Gemelli pasta. It's got roasted duck, rosemary, and lemon. The duck was succulent and flavorful and moist. The rosemary and lemon were perfectly balanced. It was just delicious. I was thinking about it long after I left lol. Definitely want to come back and try brunch now.
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Cassie M.

Yelp
The homemade pasta was really delicious. I wish the crab raditore had a bit more crab in it.. it was pretty scarce. The anchovy butter was a no go for me. It looked like it should have way more flavor with its red color, but it was really just a salty butter. The hanger streak and chimi were delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was mid. The space is really beautiful but it's so large that there isn't much ambiance.
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Matthew L.

Yelp
I love Gothic American decor and this restaurant was full on beautiful on the inside. The staff were friendly and always present with our concerns and needs. The food was great and I truly enjoyed their sazerac. I always judge a place by their sazeracs and I was not disappointed! I had pasta this time, but hope to have their hanger steak the next time. If you love eating in a decorative setting that will make you fancy, this is the place for you!
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Faviola C.

Yelp
We stopped here for lunch a few days ago and had a great experience. The restaurant is very vibrant and well decorated. We started off with the roasted gulf oysters that were accompanied by focaccia bread and they were amazing! I also tried their 'velvet & vine' cocktail which was also very tasty; perfect for the warm weather. For entrees we had their radiatori & rigatoni pastas. I was a bit sad that we couldn't add additional protein on the pastas, however, they were still very good as is! The rigatoni had a nice kick and the crabmeat was phenomenal on the radiatori. You could taste the pastas were homemade! Great service and ambiance as well.

Sidrah S.

Yelp
The ambiance is beautiful. Service was okay. Food started off strong with the oysters and burrata. However, The spread with focaccia was inedible. Pasta was cooked well but was not anything extraordinary with scant amounts of crab.
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Kimberly J.

Yelp
Brutto Americano was a great atmosphere and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was a little disappointing and we were surprised. I love their other restaurants and enjoyed the restaurant previously in this location. We tried the burrata, potatoes, oysters and house focaccia to start. There was a ton of great bread but the dishes were otherwise lacking in flavor. Adding 3 pastas to share, the Tagliatelle, Gemell and Radiatori, we were excited to see they were house made pastas. The noodles were good and cooked well, but over all, not anything that I would order again or think about after leaving. I can't say I wouldn't dine here again, but I wouldn't repeat anything I tried on this visit.
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Yelena Y.

Yelp
Came here for a Saturday dinner. The service was exceptional! We felt everyone was genuine and attentive. The drinks well crafted and the food tasty! Beef & Pork Meatballs paired well with the House Fococia, and I found myself scooping up the broth from the Seared Scallop dish with a spoon. It was that good! Don't forget to save room for dessert, a cup of coffee, or a night cap drink.
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Caroline D.

Yelp
Sad to see Josephine Estelle go but Brutto has definitely filled their shoes. The bartenders are amazing and very friendly. Ambiance is 100! The food is great buttttt I am definitely missing the gluten free pasta. There isn't very many restaurants that offer GF pasta in nola. Very sad to see that go but very pleased otherwise. Roman candle cocktail is the best!
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Rebecca B.

Yelp
Recently planned a team lunch at Brutto Americano, and it was perfect. The ambiance was just what we needed--a beautiful space that felt like an escape from the office, and while bright and lively it was also quiet enough to have easy conversation. Our server was incredibly friendly and patient, especially as we took our time ordering while catching up. We all went with pasta for our main dishes, and each one was delicious. But the real standouts--the ones we're still talking about--were the House Focaccia and the Roasted Oysters. Highly recommend!
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Aman G.

Yelp
The quality of food and service at this restaurant was beyond my expectations. Beautiful interiors, warmly welcome from staff and delicious food made our evening even better! Will surely recommend everyone to experience it.
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Kaitlyn M.

Yelp
Brutto Americano did not disappoint! We went for a birthday dinner and they made us feel special the entire time. We got the tasting menu which included everything but the steak tartare. The portions of the tasting menu were awesome for two people and we were able to take food home. The steak tartare and the Radiatore were my favorite dishes. The Radiatore did not have a lot of crab meat but the taste was great. Service was amazing our glasses of water were topped off the whole time and our waitress was great! I never felt like we were waiting on our server and we were checked on by multiple people. The ambiance was great to very cute inside, and not too busy on a Monday. We will be back!

Shane E.

Yelp
Really liked this place! Normally I am cynical about restaurants with this kind of contemporary aesthetic, but this place felt very really and lived in. Not to mention restaurants attached to hotels often feel tacked on, but that was not the case here. The dishes are great, the pasta especially did it for me. Normally I stray from pasta dishes because I always feel like I can cook the same at home, but these really stood out to me, and I love their choices of noodles on some of the entrees. The dishes look nice, and more importantly taste great. The drinks tie everything together well. The staff seemed nice and attentive, I forget our servers name but they were great and gave us a reason to tip over 20%(and you should too!). Overall a nice experience. It seems like they took good care to make a nice restaurant. I will definitely be back!

Tab G.

Yelp
Laid-back vibe, super friendly service, and great food--it was the perfect spot for our working lunch.

Gary G.

Yelp
Thank you!! Had a dinner meeting and the ambiance and atmosphere were spot on. Excellent food choices with the Focaccia and Pappardelle a must. We will be back!

Lauren M.

Yelp
Have been for dinner and brunch - both were fabulous! Great food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Lal B.

Yelp
Excellent experience from beginning (charming hostesses) to end. The food was delicious, particularly the steak tartare, the roasted oysters, the crab pasta, and the scallops. And our waiter, Armando, was superb. We plan to return soon.