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Nearby restaurants: where to eat in the French Quarter

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Nearby restaurants: where to eat in the French Quarter
Quick answer

On-site options at Hotel Monteleone cover most needs: Criollo Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner with Louisiana/Gulf Coast dishes; the Carousel Bar & Lounge is the hotel's historic revolving cocktail bar; and Acqua Bella Poolside Bar offers poolside cocktails and light seafood fare. For a wider range of French Quarter choices, step outside—the hotel is on Royal Street one block from Bourbon Street and within easy walking distance of the French Market and Jackson Square.

In this guide
  1. On-site full-service dining — Criollo Restaurant
  2. Historic cocktails — The Carousel Bar & Lounge
  3. Rooftop poolside bites and drinks — Acqua Bella
  4. Breakfast and special experiences
  5. Where to go off-site in the French Quarter
  6. Practical tips for dining during your stay

On-site full-service dining — Criollo Restaurant

Criollo Restaurant is Hotel Monteleone’s signature dining venue, serving creative Louisiana and Gulf Coast cuisine for breakfast, lunch, weekend jazz brunch and dinner. The restaurant follows a Smart Casual dress code and reservations are strongly suggested.

Hours published on the hotel's site list breakfast daily 6:30–10:30 AM, lunch daily 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, Jazz Brunch on Saturday & Sunday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, and dinner Thursday–Monday 6:00–9:00 PM. Criollo can be booked via OpenTable or Resy and has two private dining rooms named for Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner.

  • Cuisine: Louisiana / Gulf Coast with Creole and Cajun influences
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Jazz Brunch (weekend), Dinner (Thu–Mon)
  • Reservations: Strongly suggested (OpenTable/Resy)
  • Phone for reservations: (504) 681-4444
  • Dress code: Smart Casual
MealTypical Hours
Breakfast6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Lunch11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Jazz Brunch (Sat–Sun)11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Formal dining room set with white linens and place settings at Hotel Monteleone.
Formal dining room set with white linens and place settings at Hotel Monteleone.

The Carousel Bar & Lounge is the hotel's rotating bar; it seats about 25 and completes one revolution roughly every 15 minutes. It serves classic cocktails and features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday.

Food for the Carousel Bar is prepared in Criollo's kitchen. The bar's hours are listed as 11:00 AM–12:00 AM daily; seating is limited, so expect waits at busy times and consider a weekday or earlier-evening visit to avoid crowds.

  • Type: Cocktail bar (rotating)
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Live music: Wednesday–Sunday
  • Food: Served from Criollo Restaurant kitchen
FeatureNote
SeatingAbout 25 rotating seats
RotationOne full revolution every ~15 minutes
EntertainmentLive music Wed–Sun
Round Carousel Bar with painted panels at Hotel Monteleone
Round Carousel Bar with painted panels at Hotel Monteleone

Rooftop poolside bites and drinks — Acqua Bella

Acqua Bella Poolside Bar sits beside the heated rooftop pool and offers cocktails, seafood and light fare in a casual daytime setting. The rooftop pool and Acqua Bella are reserved for hotel guests.

Published hours for Acqua Bella are daily 11:00 AM until mid/late afternoon (listed as 6:00 PM on some pages and 7:00 PM on others depending on season), so check with the front desk or concierge for current hours during your stay.

  • Type: Poolside bar with light seafood and hand-helds
  • Hours: Typically 11:00 AM – 6:00/7:00 PM (seasonal)
  • Access: Rooftop pool and Acqua Bella reserved for hotel guests
Menu highlightsExamples
Starters & saladsSmall plates and salads
Hand-helds & flatbreadsTacos, rolls, flatbreads
TreatsPopsicles and light desserts
Poolside bar with awning and barstools at Acqua Bella Poolside Bar, Hotel Monteleone.
Poolside bar with awning and barstools at Acqua Bella Poolside Bar, Hotel Monteleone.

Breakfast and special experiences

Breakfast at Criollo is cooked-to-order; sample items listed on reservation sites include French Market Style Beignets, Eggs Sardou and the Monteleone Breakfast. Breakfast is offered daily and is a paid add-on—check current menu pricing with the restaurant.

Criollo also hosts Le Petit Chef, an immersive 3D-projection dining experience held in the restaurant’s private dining room. Le Petit Chef shows run Thursday–Monday for dinner seatings and a weekend brunch show; reservations are required and seatings/supplements apply.

  • Breakfast: cooked-to-order in Criollo (daily)
  • Le Petit Chef: immersive 3D dining — reservations required
  • Private dining: two rooms honoring Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner
ExperienceNotes
Cooked breakfastDaily at Criollo
Le Petit ChefSeasonal 5-course show with required reservation
Private diningTwo named rooms for groups

Where to go off-site in the French Quarter

Hotel Monteleone’s address on Royal Street places you within one block of Bourbon Street and within easy walking distance of Jackson Square, the French Market and the riverfront. The French Quarter has a wide range of restaurants, cafés and casual stands—explore Bourbon Street for late-night options or the French Market and Jackson Square area for daytime bites and local vendors.

Because restaurant offerings in the Quarter change frequently, the hotel concierge can recommend current neighborhood favorites, make reservations, and point out family-friendly or adult-oriented venues depending on your group.

  • Steps from: Bourbon Street (1 block), French Market, Jackson Square
  • Ask concierge for current local recommendations and reservations
  • Walkability: many neighborhood restaurants are an easy walk from the hotel
Nearby areaWhy visit
Bourbon StreetLate-night bars and lively dining options
French MarketOutdoor vendors, casual stalls and daytime food
Jackson Square areaCafés, galleries and casual restaurants

Practical tips for dining during your stay

Reservations: For Criollo or Le Petit Chef, reservations are strongly recommended—use the restaurant's phone number or OpenTable/Resy. For the Carousel Bar, expect limited seating and possible waits during peak hours.

Payments and access: Hotel dining accepts cards; if you plan to visit Acqua Bella and the rooftop pool, note that both are reserved for hotel guests. If you need accessibility accommodations, the hotel provides wheelchair access via the Bienville Street entrance and indicates accessible meeting spaces and an accessible on-site restaurant.

  • Book Criollo via (504) 681-4444 or OpenTable/Resy
  • Carousel Bar seating is limited—plan for possible wait times
  • Acqua Bella and rooftop pool access are for hotel guests only
  • If you require accessible seating, contact the hotel in advance
QuestionBest action
Need a dinner reservationCall Criollo or use OpenTable/Resy
Want rooftop drinksConfirm Acqua Bella hours with front desk
Require accessible seatingAsk concierge or front desk before arrival
Destination details checked November 10, 2026; things change, so confirm anything important before you travel.
  1. Hotel Monteleone — Dining
  2. The Carousel Bar & Lounge — Food Network
  3. Criollo Restaurant (OpenTable listing)
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Can non-guests use the rooftop pool bar Acqua Bella?

No. The rooftop pool and Acqua Bella are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Check with the front desk or concierge for any seasonal exceptions or event notices.

Are children allowed in Criollo Restaurant and the Carousel Bar?

Children are welcome at Criollo Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, brunch and family dining. The Carousel Bar & Lounge is an adult-oriented cocktail bar with limited seating; families should check hours and atmosphere before visiting.

Do I need reservations for Le Petit Chef or Criollo?

Yes. Reservations are strongly suggested for Criollo and required for the Le Petit Chef immersive dining show; book via the restaurant phone number, OpenTable or Resy.

What is the dress code for on-site dining?

Criollo Restaurant lists a Smart Casual dress code. For the Carousel Bar and Acqua Bella, casual daytime attire is appropriate—confirm any specifics with the restaurant if you have questions.

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