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Criollo Restaurant

214 Royal Street, in Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-681-4444
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Ranked #127 of 1,162 restaurants in New Orleans
Price range: S$39 - S$63
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Royal Street between Bienville and Iberville
Description: New Orleans in its soul is a true blending of many cultures. The European influences, namely Spanish, Italian & French, coupled with prominent contributions of Caribbean & African heritage, have produced one of America's greatest indigenous cuisines, Creole. Criollo, the Spanish word for Creole and the name chosen for the new restaurant, represents the amalgam of cultures reflected in our cooking and the unique tastes that comprise Louisiana cuisine. Fashioned with Louisiana & the Gulf South region's abundant bounty of fresh, home grown products from the land & sea, Criollo's ingredient-driven seasonal menu is designed to offer creative dishes inspired by culinary traditions & an appreciation of today's contemporary tastes.
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Cape Coral, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Sometimes the hotel food is over the top....we had breakfast and was impressed with both the excellent food and the wonderful service.

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See 3 more reviews by Mosey058 for New Orleans
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This restaurant is in the Hotel Monteleone. It's very contemporary. The service was great. While I'm frankly not a fan of creole food, my friend enjoyed her dinner. I loved the creme brulee in a crust. It was wonderful!

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See 4 more reviews by santorini97 for New Orleans
Dallas, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

We went to some pretty great restaurants rated much higher on Tripadvisor but this was by far the best!! Located right next to the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone. Service was impeccable. Best Lemon Drop Martini of any restaurant in the South. You can't go wrong ordering anything on the menu. The bread pudding is "slap to mamma good"--... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jasonwm for New Orleans
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61 reviews 61 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 via mobile

My wife and I had a late lunch at this restaurant yesterday. The atmosphere was bright and clean, the service was attentive and the food was fresh. I had a cup of the seafood gumbo and a shrimp special, both were very nice. My wife had a Cajun burger that she enjoyed. This is a great place to have lunch.

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See 4 more reviews by AMPED37 for New Orleans
Boston, Massachusetts
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31 restaurant reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

PRO'S: a Creole modernization, nice room, nice lobby bar, good wine list, good service & representation of food online, open kitchen CON'S: order was off, no BD (they fixed it). Fairly priced (compared to Boston market). They are still a little new-ish. TIP'S: lump crab & avacado app, monkfish. I would feel more comfortable over-dressed than under-dressed for dinner. Go... More

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See 2 more reviews by Jedi-Elvis for New Orleans
Berkeley, California
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4 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I regret having to write this but; Skip Criollo. The service was only passable and the food was disappointing. The Shrimp, Blue Crab & Avocado appetizer was bland and so cold it must have been sitting in the fridge for quite a while. The rest of our meal was somewhat better but not worth the price considering the dinning options... More

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See 2 more reviews by Chuck S for New Orleans
Daytona Beach area
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Just had breakfast here but it was very good, lots of variety, quality food, very pleasant service, comfy table/chairs; pretty place. My husband loved their coffee.

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See 4 more reviews by whammo333 for New Orleans
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

Pretty good breakfast overall. The Bloody Mary was watery; I do not recommend. The spa egg white omelet was good, but the yogurt parfait was he best part. Small menu. Buffett looked ok, but not exciting.

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See 7 more reviews by Landonma for New Orleans
Satin John, IN
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29 reviews 29 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

We visited Criollo for a romantic dinner after a wild night on Bourbon street. What a great, lively hotel. The restaurant is its own super star! John, our smiling waiter from Alabama, was uber-friendly and well-versed on all of the elegant dishes. Noteable appetizers and beautiful flavors blended together with care. The seafood is among the freshest we have ever... More

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See 5 more reviews by koobyack for New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

Went for Easter Sunday had reservations for 10:45am. The restaurant was very nice, service seemed unattentive and had to ask for cream for coffee, spoon to stir, water refill. Also, server didn't mention they would closing or not refilling the traditional brunch due to Easter Brunch being served at noon to 3:30pm and should have recommended we order from menu.... More

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