Restaurant Avo

5908 MAGAZINE ST, NEW ORLEANS 70115 » P: 504.509.6550

About

Avo is a regional Italian restaurant from New Orleans-born chef, Nick Lama, a third-generation Sicilian. “Avo” is an Italian word that translates as “grandfather” or “ancestor“. The name is both deliberate and meaningful. Chef Nick grew up watching his mother and grandmother prepare recipes from the family’s home country. And as a child, he accompanied his father and grandfather to work at St. Roch Market, the historic seafood market his family owned and operated in the Ninth Ward. Both experiences inspired him to open Avo.

Chef Nick has competed on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters series, “Battle of the Sous Chefs“, Top Chef New Orleans series,”Padma’s Picks” and won Gambit’s Emerging Chefs Challenge in 2013.  Most recently, he appeared on The Today Show with Hoda & Kathie Lee. Avo has won numerous awards in the short time it’s been open, including Italian Restaurant of the Year from New Orleans Magazine.

Private Dining

Our beautiful courtyard or interior dining room is the perfect backdrop for any get-together. From a formal rehearsal dinner to a casual lunch, we can accommodate just about any request. For more information about a private lunch, dinner or group event at Avo, please email info@restaurantavo.com or call 504.509.6550.

Press

Treasured St. Joseph Day fig cookie recipe from Avo chef Nick Lama

Step inside Avo restaurant on Magazine Street on March 18 and you’ll find a St. Joseph’s Day altar laden with traditional Sicilian treats. Among them will be fig cookies prepared the way chef Nick Lama’s family has for generations.

The 10 best things Brett Anderson ate in New Orleans last month

The risotto at chef Nick Lama’s Uptown Italian restaurant is everything you could ask for…

Review: The New Orleans Advocate

Avo is an ambitious, modern Italian restaurant that feels authentic and personal and at the top of its game.

The Today Show with Hoda & Kathie Lee (video)

Nick Lama, chef and owner of Avo in New Orleans, shares seven simple recipes that anyone can make this holiday and all year long.

Italian Restaurant of the Year

Avo named “Italian Restaurant of the Year” by New Orleans Magazine.

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Contact Us

GENERAL

P: 504.509.6550
E: info@restaurantavo.com

We do not accept reservations at the above email address.

HAPPY HOUR
MON-THURS 4PM-6PM

DINNER
MON-SAT 5PM-10PM

WEEKEND BRUNCH
SAT-SUN 10:30AM-2PM

JOIN OUR TEAM

For employment opportunities, please
send your resume to:
info@restaurantavo.com

PARKING

Street parking only.
Please be mindful of our neighbors.

LOCATION

5908 MAGAZINE ST {BTWN NASHVILLE & STATE} | NOLA

Dinner » Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
Brunch » Sat-Sun 10:30am-2pm

ONLINE RESERVATIONS:

AVO (166444), New Orleans / Louisiana Reservations

Prefer to make your reservation via phone? Call 504.509.6550