La Crepe Nanou
Uptown, New Orleans
Restaurant in New Orleans, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Crepe Nanou is a better choice for an easy Uptown date-night dinner than for a drinks-led celebration or award-chasing meal. Book it when intimacy and a relaxed evening matter more than a named chef, tasting format, or documented cocktail program.
About La Crepe Nanou
La Crepe Nanou is a New Orleans dinner option open Wednesday through Sunday from 5–9 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. Treat it as an evening plan rather than an all-day dining option, check menu, reservation, service, or accessibility details directly before building a night around specific needs.
Book this when the occasion calls for a New Orleans dinner and the schedule fits your plans. If your plans depend on a cocktail program, wine credentials, chef-driven tasting format, awards, lunch service, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations, check directly before booking. For a celebration where drinks are the main event, use the New Orleans bars guide alongside the dinner plan rather than assuming the bar will define the night.
Best for a dinner-first plan with smart-casual dress
The clearest use case is a New Orleans dinner from Wednesday through Sunday, when the hours are 5–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal evening. If you are comparing options, Gautreau's, PIZZA domenica, Creole Creamery, St James Cheese Company, Zara's Food Store are other New Orleans names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.
The practical verdict: choose La Crepe Nanou when its New Orleans location, evening hours, smart-casual dress code match your plans; skip it if you need lunch service, a specific menu format, a named drinks program, or documented accolades. For a wider scan of the city, start with the full New Orleans restaurants guide. Visitors pairing dinner with a stay can also use the New Orleans hotels guide and compare the dinner plan with other New Orleans experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 1410 Robert St, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Website
- lacrepenanou.com
- Phone
- +15048992670
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Crepe Nanou reads as a classic French bistro quietly anchored in Uptown life. The writing frames it as a place that leans into Breton form—galettes and crêpes—rather than trying to reconcile Creole and French traditions, and that commitment gives the room a focused, old-school charm. It operates as a neighborhood fixture with consistent service and a measured intimacy; diners come for steady technique and familiarity rather than spectacle. The overall effect is comforting and unpretentious, a bistro that feels rooted in craft and local routine rather than trend-driven innovation.
Best For
This is a neighborhood spot that suits weekday dinners and relaxed weekend meals alike, appealing to locals who return without a special occasion in mind. The presence of classic French dinner selections such as moules and escargot anchors it as a solid choice for evening dining, while the crêpe and galette focus makes it attractive for matinée or brunch visits when you want something regionally specific and approachable. It’s the kind of place you book for a casual date night, a quiet dinner with friends, or a laid-back solo meal.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s Breton focus: choose a savory galette when you want a meal-forward crêpe and pick a sweet crêpe to finish on a lighter, dessert note. The menu’s signature items—Moules Marinières and Escargots de Bourgogne—are reliable choices if you’re aiming for a classic French bistro experience, while the Crêpe Nanou represents the house specialty. The write-up emphasizes regional specificity, so ordering by the galette-versus-crêpe distinction helps you experience the kitchen’s intent rather than treating everything as generic French fare.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy romantic atmosphere in a tucked-away uptown spot with warm bistro lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Moules Marinières
- Escargots de Bourgogne
- Crêpe Nanou
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Creole Creamery, Notable alternative
- Zara's Food Store, Notable alternative
- St James Cheese Company, Notable alternative
- Gautreau's, New American, New American
- PIZZA domenica, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in New Orleans
La Crepe Nanou is the pick here for a quieter, dinner-first Uptown evening. Gautreau's is the stronger choice for a more polished New American special occasion, while PIZZA domenica is better when the group wants a casual, lower-pressure meal.
For value and low commitment, Creole Creamery and Zara's Food Store work better as casual add-ons than full dinner substitutes. St James Cheese Company is the stronger cross-shop when the brief is cheese, wine, grazing rather than a seated date-night dinner.
Book La Crepe Nanou when ambiance and ease matter. Choose Gautreau's for a higher-stakes celebration, PIZZA domenica for a group-friendly casual night, St James Cheese Company when drinks-and-snacks energy is more useful than a traditional dinner reservation.
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Compare La Crepe Nanou
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crepe Nanou | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Creole Creamery | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Zara's Food Store | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| St James Cheese Company | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
| Gautreau’s | New Orleans | New American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5922023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| PIZZA domenica | New Orleans | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to La Crepe Nanou?
The dress code is smart casual. For a 5–9 PM dinner in New Orleans, polished everyday clothes are the safest choice.
What should I order at La Crepe Nanou?
Check the restaurant's current menu before you go, especially if a specific item, dietary need, or menu format matters to your plans.
What are alternatives to La Crepe Nanou in New Orleans?
Other New Orleans options to compare include Gautreau's, PIZZA domenica, Creole Creamery, St James Cheese Company, Zara's Food Store. Use the exact occasion, timing, group needs to decide which one fits best.
Is La Crepe Nanou good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, the clearest planning detail is that La Crepe Nanou is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5–9 PM.
Is La Crepe Nanou good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a New Orleans evening out if the 5–9 PM Wednesday-to-Sunday hours and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Crepe Nanou?
Dinner is the option to plan around. La Crepe Nanou is closed Monday and Tuesday and open from 5–9 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
