Best soup in New Orleans
Check out the top soup in New Orleans, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Mandina's Restaurant
1. Mandina's Restaurant



112 local reviews
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

A real New Orleans neighborhood restaurant - family tradition for generations. Fish, shrimp, oysters, gumbo,…

Awesome seafood and sandwiches in a fun atmosphere. The onion rings and turtle soup are my favorite!

A local favorite. I always get the turtle soup and when they ask, yes, you want sherry with that!
1. Mandina's Restaurant
1. Mandina's Restaurant



112 local reviews

James
A real New Orleans neighborhood restaurant - family tradition for generations. Fish, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, turtle soup. Reasonable…

Socea & Brian
Awesome seafood and sandwiches in a fun atmosphere. The onion rings and turtle soup are my favorite!

Cale
A local favorite. I always get the turtle soup and when they ask, yes, you want sherry with that!
2. commander's palace
2. commander's palace



299 local reviews
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
+1 504-899-8221
RestaurantBarPoint of interest

CLASSIC old school, NOLA - "Modern New Orleans cooking meets our Haute Creole" . Pricey, but good, heavy on…

Culinary legend operating since 1893. Award winning food and friendly atmosphere. More upscale. Located in the…

Prices at lunch on weekdays are a good deal, dinner is a bit pricier. The best turtle soup in the city. Have…
2. commander's palace
2. commander's palace



299 local reviews
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
+1 504-899-8221

Scott
CLASSIC old school, NOLA - "Modern New Orleans cooking meets our Haute Creole" . Pricey, but good, heavy on the butter and sauces, "dirt…

Samantha
Culinary legend operating since 1893. Award winning food and friendly atmosphere. More upscale. Located in the Garden District across from…

Jeff
Prices at lunch on weekdays are a good deal, dinner is a bit pricier. The best turtle soup in the city. Have your server show you around the…
3. Cafe Degas
3. Cafe Degas



193 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Wonderful French food. I recommend the hanger steak and French onion soup. There's a tree growing in the…

Classic French Bistro in a lovely indoor but outdoor setting. This place is a neighborhood landmark that has…

Fine, French dining in a bistro atmosphere. I am fond of the onion soup, and there are great salads along with…
3. Cafe Degas
3. Cafe Degas



193 local reviews

Eric
Wonderful French food. I recommend the hanger steak and French onion soup. There's a tree growing in the middle of the restaurant. Make…

Maria
Classic French Bistro in a lovely indoor but outdoor setting. This place is a neighborhood landmark that has never rested on it's laurels;…

Kyle
Fine, French dining in a bistro atmosphere. I am fond of the onion soup, and there are great salads along with a bevy of other specials,…
4. Brennan's
4. Brennan's

38 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the…
4. Brennan's
4. Brennan's

38 local reviews

Ronny
QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the restaurant, is now back in…
5. Cafe Sbisa
5. Cafe Sbisa


6 local reviews
RestaurantFoodPoint of interest

QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the…

QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the…
5. Cafe Sbisa
5. Cafe Sbisa


6 local reviews

Jonny
QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the restaurant, is now back in…

Elan
QUARTER DINNER - Chef Alfred Singleton, who worked his way up from busboy to chef until Katrina devastated the restaurant, is now back in…
6. Village Coffee
6. Village Coffee



18 local reviews
CafeStorePoint of interest

Not just coffee. Oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices. No pre-made salads or…

Full service coffee shop. Oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices

Coffe and oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices.
6. Village Coffee
6. Village Coffee



18 local reviews

Elaine
Not just coffee. Oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices. No pre-made salads or sandwiches.

Garett
Full service coffee shop. Oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices

Jennifer
Coffe and oven baked paninis, soup, fresh salads and healthy breakfast choices.
7. Muriel's Jackson Square
7. Muriel's Jackson Square



44 local reviews
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

A staple in Nola. It's cajun and creole. Upscale and delicious. They have an excellent gumbo and turtle…

Wonderful upscale restaurant on Jackson Square. Had an oyster soup there that was to die for. Need…

Best Turtle soup in the city but the crawfish goat cheese crepes are even better!!!!
7. Muriel's Jackson Square
7. Muriel's Jackson Square



44 local reviews

Bella
A staple in Nola. It's cajun and creole. Upscale and delicious. They have an excellent gumbo and turtle soup. Also- the best bread…

Jon
Wonderful upscale restaurant on Jackson Square. Had an oyster soup there that was to die for. Need reservations. Pricey.

Katy
Best Turtle soup in the city but the crawfish goat cheese crepes are even better!!!!
8. Tableau
8. Tableau


22 local reviews
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One our of favorite restaurants. Request the balcony and start with turtle soup, you will not be disappointed…

What isn't good here? Try the turtle soup!
8. Tableau
8. Tableau


22 local reviews

Joel & Lindsey
One our of favorite restaurants. Request the balcony and start with turtle soup, you will not be disappointed.

Aj
What isn't good here? Try the turtle soup!
9. MOPHO
9. MOPHO


80 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

One of my favorite places to go eat! They offer a unique spin on vietnamese soup that you must try. You will…

Great for Pho soup & more. Their bar is pretty cool too.
9. MOPHO
9. MOPHO


80 local reviews

Lucretia & Don
One of my favorite places to go eat! They offer a unique spin on vietnamese soup that you must try. You will not be disappointed!

Manoli
Great for Pho soup & more. Their bar is pretty cool too.
10. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café
10. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café


17 local reviews
601 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 504-861-8662
CafeBakeryRestaurant

A country French cafe, la Madeleine is a wonderful spot for coffee, quiche, soups and salads, bread and…

Breakfast, coffee, soup and sandwich.
10. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café
10. la Madeleine French Bakery & Café


17 local reviews
601 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM
+1 504-861-8662

Kat
A country French cafe, la Madeleine is a wonderful spot for coffee, quiche, soups and salads, bread and pastries. Yum! Try the French Onion…

Pete
Breakfast, coffee, soup and sandwich.
11. Frankie and Johnny's Restaurant
11. Frankie and Johnny's Restaurant


29 local reviews
Night clubBarMeal takeaway

Great New Orleans seafood...oysters, crawfish, fried and boiled shrimp. Best roast beef debris po boy in the…

Best roast beef debris po boy in the world. The chicken and andoullie gumbo is top notch, too. They have a…
11. Frankie and Johnny's Restaurant
11. Frankie and Johnny's Restaurant


29 local reviews

Cathy
Great New Orleans seafood...oysters, crawfish, fried and boiled shrimp. Best roast beef debris po boy in the world. The chicken and…

Louis
Best roast beef debris po boy in the world. The chicken and andoullie gumbo is top notch, too. They have a soup and sandwhich deal where you…
12. Mona's Cafe Frenchmen
12. Mona's Cafe Frenchmen


41 local reviews
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Decent Middle Eastern at good prices. The lentil soup is probably one of the best things on the menu, & the…

$5 falafel, they have whole wheat pitas. Good lentil soup and falafel plates.
12. Mona's Cafe Frenchmen
12. Mona's Cafe Frenchmen


41 local reviews

Rebecca
Decent Middle Eastern at good prices. The lentil soup is probably one of the best things on the menu, & the Mona's special is a great deal…

Isobel
$5 falafel, they have whole wheat pitas. Good lentil soup and falafel plates.