Napoleon House

500 Chartres Street New Orleans

504-524-9752

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Built for a mayor of New Orleans in 1815, Napoleon House earned its name because it was offered as lodging for the French emperor. (He never did stay here, but the name stuck). While it has been a neighborhood gathering place for almost two centuries, the restaurant remains a favorite for its history and because the welcoming Impastato family who has owned it since 1914. The signature drink is Pimm’s Cup and the menu features simple bar food such as sandwiches, soups, gumbo and jambalaya.

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