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Come in and take a peak at one of New Orleans top ten fine dining and drinking experiences. Italian fine dining at its best in the French Quarter on Upper Decatur street. Join us  for an unforgettable culinary experience with award winning food, attentive service, and romantic atmosphere. We also have opera singers on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Cafe Giovanni is the perfect date restaurant and lounge or the perfect anytime restaurant and bar in New Orleans. We are an excellent choice for your private parties and rehearsal dinners.

 

Belli Baci Lounge is now open for your drinking pleasures. You'll be able to enjoy the best food and drink  with all the fun and atmosphere Chef Duke is notorious for delivering. Belli Baci Lounge delivers a cozy setting while waiting for your table. Stop by and enjoy one of our fresh juice cocktails or martinis. This is a wonderful addition that makes this establishment a one stop shop for diners looking for an easy and unforgettable experience.

 New Orleans City Business

2009 Culinary Connoisseurs

Best Restaurant Owner

Best Casual Upscale Restaurant

 

 New Orleans City Business

2008 Culinary Connoisseurs

Best Executive Chef

2004   LRA's Restaurateur of the Year

 

Louisiana Gold Culinary Classic Medal 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001

Rated 4 Stars by N.O. Food Critic Tom Fitzmorris, 1999

 

1999 USA Chef of the Year

 

2003  Neighborhood Restaurant Award

For

Chef Duke Foundation for Kids

2003  Outstanding Professionals Award

  2002

USA Chef of the Year from the American Tasting Institute on April 23 at Carneige Hall in New York.

March 10, 2001

La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner, Napa Valley, California Sellout Crowd

 

1996 - 2001  Masters Tasting Award

2000/2001   Legends Restaurant, New Orleans Int'l Airport, Inaugural Chef
 

2001   Louisiana Gold Culinary Classic Competition Gold Medal, Duck Category

 

2000   Best Ambiance as voted by the readers of Where Magazine

 

 1999   Chef of the Year, America Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter

 

2000  Where Magazine's Visitor's Choice Awards

 

2004 American Express Best Neighborhood Restaurant Award

for

Chef Duke's Foundation for Kids

 

VOTED BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2006-2007

Where Y'at Magazine

 

 
 

Belli Baci Happy Hour

Daily

2 for 1  domestic and well drinks

 

Belli Baci Tapas Menu

 

5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Now serving tapas in lounge!

 

Daily

5:30pm- 10:00pm

 

Fri. & Sat. nights

5:30pm - 12:00am

Closed on Sundays

and

Mondays until Sept 17th


Upcoming Events



 

Chef Duke Foundation

for Kids

 

Chef Duke personally invites

you to Cafe Giovanni...

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