Patois
New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Patois is a neighborhood fine‑dining spot in New Orleans that blends French technique with Southern and Mediterranean flavors. With a 4.7 rating from 286 reviewers, it offers travelers a chef‑driven dinner that feels both refined and rooted in the city’s culinary heritage.
Why choose Patois
When you sit down here, you’ll taste a menu that marries classic French precision with the bold, comforting notes of the South and the Mediterranean. That combination is rare in the city, giving you a dinner experience that feels both sophisticated and unmistakably New Orleans.
Visit tips
- Arrive by 6 pm to enjoy the full service window; the kitchen closes at 9 pm.
- Plan for a weekday reservation; the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Plan your visit
- Hours: 17:00–21:00 (closed Monday, Tuesday)
- Category: restaurant
- Rated 4.7 by 286 reviewers
- Tags: chef driven, fine dining, reservation needed, southern flavors
More things to do in New Orleans
- The National WWII Museum
- French Quarter
- Jackson Square
- French Market
- Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
- Frenchmen Street
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