Alberto's Cheese & Wine Bistro

I crave and continue to crave this muffaletta from Alberto's. Yes, I've tried all of the others in NOLA and this one far surpasses all others. Adding on the sangria of the day and you have the best lunch in the French Quarter.

Here's the thing...It's called a wine bistro but when I asked for a wine list I was pointed at 5 bottles that were on top of a cooler too far away to see. There was no help from the employees in any way. Then I finally just decided to order a glass of moscato simply because it's what I could read...and somehow I bought the whole bottle...yes I needed to use my voice more but then I thought this is fine I can drink this bottle. So I did. It was for sure not my fav wine and I won't drink it again but no one is mad about the open carry in the French quarter and the live music to drink to.

Delicious muffuletta and 1/4 of a sandwich was plenty filling for me. Definitely a must visit.

We've been coming here for years for their Irish Coffee, and they never disappoint! The lady taking the order removers us, no matter how long it is between visits. Tom Fitzmorris always taught me if we like a place, become a regular. When you do, it's amazing how the whole structure tilts towards you.The corollary, I suppose, is the classic Dr. Bob edict, "Be nice or leave." These folks work so hard to keep their clientele satisfied!

ordered an Irish Coffee at Alberto's on a cold day in Early November. I noticed the sign while waiting for our beignet at Loretta's next door. It wasn't a true Irish Coffee, just Coffee and whiskey (or Bailey's?? was offered). $9 it was just ok.I never ate anything here, but I remember my niece really liked the muffaletta here.

OK, I'm a little biased here, but full marks for offering a vegetarian muffaletta! I don't eat much meat, and I've wanted to try one for years for the real NOLA experience, so I was so excited to see a veggie version on their menu!The veggie is only offered in a half size, and the thing is huge, but it was so good. It's on this toasty, buttery, sesame bun thing the size of your head, and full of ripe avocado, 2 kinds of cheese, olive salad, tomatoes, and greens. The regular version doesn't have greens, which makes the veggie a superior sandwich IMHO. I just loved my sandwich. I also had a fresh hard lemonade, which was very refreshing on a hot day, and the lady at the counter gave me extra bags and napkins because I spilled water in my shopping bag, which was super sweet of her. Grab your sandwich to enjoy at the market or take it home to share in all it's veggie glory. Or, I guess you could get the regular version... But it was great.

Was so disappointed. We ordered our food, and it took forever to get it. If the kitchen is running behind or if you ran out of food, the cashier should mention it when the customer wants to place an order. I think it is very disrespectful to take the order and let us stand around a half hour waiting. I ordered the Turkey croissant, and it was a smashed pastry with 2 processed Turkey slices and a piece of cheese.Would not recommend and will never go back.

An absolute hidden gem in a city full of greasy southern food. Next time I'm in town i would eat 1 of my 3 meals a day here it was that darn good. First off it's in the French open market in the French quarter. It's a stall basically. Go up to the counter and order, grab a seat and they'll call you. Look at the pics! Have you seen more beautiful salads than this place? They were so fresh and HUGE! Also believe it or not the tuna melt was insanely good. Especially because this is a cheese shop and the Gruyère melted on it was real deal. Serious 5 star hidden gem.

Popped over to the French Market for a quick lunch and found Alberto's. Hot tip: all sandwiches can be made gluten free! Only place l've found a gluten free muffuletta.

My boyfriend raved about this smoked salmon po'boy he ate 8 years ago, all the way from Dallas to New Orleans. I was extremely hesitant but this smoked salmon po'boy was AMAZING. We stopped by again on our way out of town to pick up 2 to go! The owner was so sweet and personable. We cannot wait to go back! Booth 11!