Mona Lisa

504-522-6746

Ask many New Orleanians where the best pizza in the city can be found and they will point you to Mona Lisa on Royal Street. Situated on a quieter block of the lower French Quarter, this pizzeria draws regulars and newcomers alike with its slightly addictive pizzas, hearty Mediterranean-style salads (with full-flavored Greek feta dressing) and bountiful pasta dishes. The Mardi Gras Pasta has become a signature dish for the whole city. The kitchen bakes its own bread, adding substantially to the appeal of the sandwiches. Order the garlic bread and you’ll be given the house signature pizza, thickly layered with mozzarella and olive oil and studded with bits of roasted garlic. Lasagna is the leader of the pasta pack. The crowd is half the fun here—eclectic would not begin to describe this group. Mona Lisa is a true French Quarter experience.