I-tal Garden

I would give more stars if possible. This place is FANTASTIC! If you are vegan and/or gluten free (GF) put this as your first stop so that you can enjoy it more than once (we did!). Fried avocado = awesomeFried lemon pepper bites (mushroom) = awesomeThe breading is crispy and they are fried to perfection. We got these delivered both times and they did not suffer on the trip either.The Ital plate with curried chickpeas or black eyed peas - they are both delicious and served on a bed of quinoa. The grilled veggies are superb and the "candied sweet potatoes" are the best sweet potatoes I've had in my life. Somehow they cook up dry and firm with slight char/caramelization. I could eat these all day. Very fresh salads. Kale salad comes with quinoa and the lemon pepper mushrooms. The vegan ranch is light and dilly. I've never had crab cakes, but these are scrumptious too. The sauce they come with is a little sweet to me, but they are perfect with the drizzle provided. Thank you to the sweet soul who gave us some extra crabless cakes. I'll be eating those for breakfast tomorrow before hitting the airport. I guarantee they will be better than my other options here! Really glad to have tried the food here. If I had another day, I would try everything else!

Everything we had was fire! We started with the avocado fries for our appetizer, and the mushroom burger and Ra Pasta for our entrees. The prices were very reasonable and the drinks were refreshing. It was my first time trying them, but it definitely won't be my last.

Accidentally posted the review twice -- seriously, still thinking about how great this place is 2 months later!

OMG! The food and the service was amazing. I wouldn't have even thought about stopping here but thanks to Yelp, I found it. Definitely planning to come back

Outstanding vegan food in New Orleans! A bit off the beaten path, it was away from the chaos of Bourbon St. Near the highway & some cemeteries prolly not the best area to go walking. However, worth a quick taxi ride for the food. We got there at 8pm and were hoping the kitchen was still open since they close at 8:30pm! Luckily we got in and tried to quickly decide on an order. I tried to ask the young woman behind the counter for her recommendations. She noted her favorite was the RA pasta. I really wanted to try gumbo and couldn't figure out the cup vs bowl sizing. I asked how large one was vs the other and she said one is a cup & other is a bowl. Lol um... so didn't really get an answer on that. Would be helpful to have the cup & bowl by the counter to compare size. Took awhile for the food to come out and we quickly ate since they closed at 8:30. The RA pasta was excellent. Made in a creamy coconut sauce. I could do without the fried mushrooms on top. Didn't add much to the dish. The gumbo was my favorite. Hearty and filling. I got the cup size since I ordered pasta. If you get the cup size & side dish that would be enough for dinner. The loaded nachos were so good too! Wish we had more time and space to try other items! Saw many ordering a deep maroon color drink that looked refreshing. They have spent of seating on the main level or take the stairs up to additional seating. There is also a single restroom. Cool African art displayed around the restaurant. Worth a stop when in NOLA!

* Portions are fair and filling * Food is rich and well seasoned (all the items I got (corn bread, greens, cauliflower, mac n cheese, and jackfruit ribs) were amazing) * The servers are really kind and personable. They are helpful and talkative* Atmosphere is fun and has a lot of characterI would definitely return if I didn't live so far!

The food and staff were great, although it took a bit longer than expected. I loved everything I had: crabless cakes, mac n cheese, cornbread, and quinoa jambalaya! The place is also really cute with plants throughout.

I-tal Garden is a Black-Owned Plant-Based Vegan Restaurant in New Orleans. According to information online, they provide healthy alternatives to traditional New Orleans - style soul cuisine. Boy, this was needed after we enjoyably consumed many sweet, buttery, highly rich foods/meals during this trip-lol. Having dinner at I-tal Garden the last evening in New Orleans was a good way to end the trip w/ a great-tasting vegan meal. I-tal Garden's decor includes colorfully painted walls, Afrocentric wall artwork, floor plants, plants on shelves, etc. There is both indoor & outdoor seating w/ an outdoor patio. High chair / table and standard chair / tables seating arrangements are there for indoor dining on the 1st floor. There is also a second mini-floor of indoor dining w/ all stool / counter-style seating. Good music plays in the background and makes you want to sway to it as you eat. Staff are nice, explained menu options, and answered questions before customers pay for their orders at the register. The Crabless Crab Cakes, the Ital Garden Salad & their Vegan Mac & Cheese were all delicious! The Mac & Chesse tasted "cheesy" enough w/ out being overpowering, the salad was fresh, and the Crabless Crb Cakes were flavorful. My stomach and body were thankful to have had some health-conscious dishes. I would definitely return when I ever revisit New Orleans.Hours of Operation - Tues. - Fri. - 4pm - 11pmSat. - 2pm- 11pmSun. - 2pm - 10pmWebsite - italgardennola.comInstagram - @italgardennolaOne can sign up for their newsletter via email. Pickup & Delivery are also available.

The best vegan food!! I loved their greens, the ribs (I didn't get a picture cuz I gobbled them up too quick!), their Mac n cheese, and their Cajun oyster bites are out of this world! I wish I lived here to be able to enjoy this regularly.

Awesome vegan food. Casual vibes. And the hibiscus tea was very tasty. Will be back next time I'm in New Orleans!