Margot’s
Pizza restaurant · Seventh Ward
1243 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Highlights
Wood-fired pizza, natural wine & Italian-tinged cocktails
Wood-fired pizza, natural wine & Italian-tinged cocktails
"This newcomer is an instant hit, a simple but elegant spot for Neopolitan pizza and natural wine that opened in Spring 2022. Margot’s serves a concise menu of charred, bubbly pizzas — meat and Margherita pies, as well a few white pies like the Cavoletti with shaved Brussels sprouts, ricotta cream, and lemon zest — all delicious. Seasonal specials, like the Zucca with sliced zucchini, horseradish lime crema, dill, and black olives are always worth a try." - Eater Staff
"It’s hard to stand out as a new pizza spot in town, but Margot’s manages to do this with aplomb. It’s on a residential stretch of Frenchmen Street and already feels like a long-standing neighborhood joint. The menu is laser-focused on pizza, and the sides menu consists of two (very good) salads. Other than that, you choose from eight pizza options, all wood-fired and cooked in around two minutes at 850 degrees. They include the classics, of course—Margherita, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage—but also the Cavoletti with shaved brussels sprouts and ricotta and the Zuccha with sliced zucchini and a horseradish lime crema. The pies come out of the oven with a blistering sourdough base, perfectly chewy and crispy at once. Additional toppings are available including capers, farm eggs, and boquerones (white anchovies). Owner Brad Goocher—who spent five years renovating the place—has a cocktail background, and the confidently impressive drinks menu reflects this. Arrive early (the restaurant doesn’t take reservations) and settle in for a perfectly balanced evening at a buzzing neighborhood spot." - Paul Oswell
"Monday is a good day to beat the crowds at Margot’s, the lowkey pizza that recently opened in the Seventh Ward. Margot’s keeps things simple with a succinct menu of salads and pizza along with a few specials — a recent special pie called the Dan Stein, named after the beloved Stein’s proprietor, combined ricotta cream, pork sausage, broccoli rabe, and lemon zest. Cocktails are excellent and the wine selection leans heavily toward natural, with bottles available in a wide price range." - Beth D’Addono
"A chef at Margot’s is leaving in mid-August to open a new pizza joint, Nighthawk Napoletana." - Clair Lorell
"At Margot’s, the wine list is visual — a vast array of bottles are lined along the top two levels of the bar, marked with their (mostly reasonable) prices, inviting customers to inquire about options. Folks here are knowledgeable, so the best bet may be to simply describe what you’re looking for and let them run with it. Regardless, expect something fresh and different — after all, the house wines are natural. This spot emphasizes small producers, natural and pet-nat varieties, and skin-contact wines, and you can usually order a glass of any bottle they have." - Beth D’Addono
