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Olive Branch Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant Sandwich shop Pizzatakeaway Pizza delivery service Delivery service Catering food and drink supplies

One of the Top rated Pizzatakeaways in New Orleans


Address

5145 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, United States

Website

www.olivebranchcafe.com

Contact

+1 504-393-1107

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (670 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (16) pizza (16) good (15) delicious (13) staff (11) service (11) friendly (8) Great (8) salad (7) pasta (7)
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  • 5/5 LA �. 2 years ago on Google • 383 reviews
    Very pleasant atmosphere. The FOOD is DELICIOUS. OUR WAITER PATRICK WAS AWESOME HE ALSO KILLED A WASP FOR ME BECAUSE I WANTED TO SIT OUTSIDE. HE WAS VERY RESPECTFUL AND MADE US FEEL WELCOMED WE DEFINITELY WILL RETURN seafood bites lasagna and cheesy garlic bread
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelvin T. 2 years ago on Google • 175 reviews
    Man this place was great. I orders the Spicy Cajun Trio and it was delicious. I also ordered the garlic cheesy bread so, no that’s not a pizza it the garlic bread. The portion size was large and filling. The staff was excellent and very helpful and attentive. There iare about 9 tables that seat about 4 people per and a couple tables that accommodate a larger party.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben S. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Small place with a comfy atmosphere. Had the Cajun Trio Pasta and it was delicious comfort food. Would recommend and will be back if given the chance.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David 4 years ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Found this little place on my NOLA trip and by the looks of the place I didn’t have high hopes! However man was I wrong House salad was very nice The pasta was fire The pizza was so damn good! Portions, well you won’t leave hungry and you have plenty to take home for a weeks worth of left overs. Glad we found this spot!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dom R. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I love this restaurant highly recommend spinach artichoke sandwich! Awesome service!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr J. 1 year ago on Google
    This twisty crust makes all the difference. If they didn’t do this, i would not support them as avidly. As a fellow craftsman, I appreciate when someone takes pride in what they do and will do everything i can to support and recognize it. Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V K. 1 year ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Before an hour drive home we stopped at this quaint restaurant. We like to try new places and Olive Branch Cafe was our choice today. We enjoyed a "home" like atmosphere, with people saying HIi to each other and the servers recognizing repeat customers and greeting them like old friends! Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We had the Savory Cannolis as our appetizer, to try something new. It was delicious!! Served with pasta salad and marinara dipping sauce! I could have easily made this a meal for myself. For our entrees we had Wow Luau pizza and Meat Feast Calzone. Both were scrumptious!! Both had plenty of toppings, great flavor and perfect dough!! For dessert we shared Mini Canolis, so decadent! Prices were reasonable!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael A. 8 months ago on Google • 229 reviews
    On carnivore diet and had to request meat only plates. They were very kind and let me order some meats a la carte. Everything was great, I will be back after my 30 days of carnivore is up!

  • 5/5 Riding with S. 11 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    The Shrimp Carnival is one of the most memorable meals of my life of 59 years. It has been 2 years since I was there, and I'm still thinking about it. Highly recommend! Can't wait till I can return and enjoy it again. Good thing I don't live in NOLA. I would gain 100 lbs filling up on that pasta every day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Libby S. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my husband stopped here after our Good Friday service at church and it was incredible!! He got the chef Mike calzone and I got the barbecue chicken calzone- both were cooked perfectly. The staff were all attentive to customers entering and exiting, the waitress was attentive, the food came quickly, and the atmosphere was pleasant. We would highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany N. 11 months ago on Google
    We stopped in for lunch, got the shrimp and corn bisque, citrus salad, citrus chicken wrap, and Mediterranean sandwich. Everything was delicious, and quick service. We were first in the door, but within 30 minutes there were almost no seats left empty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theresa D. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food. Good portions. Good prices. Always a lovely place to sit down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Allison (. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I was excited to try this restaurant because they had some unusual pasta dishes. My boyfriend and I ordered the Pasta Jambalaya, the grilled Redfish Medley, and a spinach cannoli for carry out. When we got home, we saw that the instructions to replace the pork with chicken for the pasta jambalaya were not followed. To olive branch’s credit, they dealt with the issue swiftly and offered to remake it or refund us. Overall, the food was good but felt overpriced. The restaurant has a casual vibe and atmosphere but with prices like a more upscale white tablecloth establishment. The juxtaposition is a bit jarring and makes the food seem rather underwhelming for the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyley R. 4 years ago on Google
    Tonight was the first time ever eating from this establishment and I must say that the Veggie pizza was dynamite!!! The pizza was made with fresh ingredients and was delivered piping hot!! I have a new pizza spot!! Absolutely delicious!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Caprese salad. Loved it. Great portion too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Williamson T. 11 months ago on Google
    Kiley made our 1st experience here perfect. Food portions are big and delicious 9 out of 10 Service was 10 out of 10, thank you We are new to the area and will be coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 john b. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a must from this point on when in the area. Food was excellent. Service was as good as it gets. Had the shrimp Carnival and was seasoned to perfection and tasty creamy. Loved it!! Priced perfectly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dwayne S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden treasure!!! My mother-in-law offered me a slice of pizza she had from there the night before. I was very amazed so, I went there for myself. I had the hummus, shrimp and corn bisque, and a piece of bread pudding. I was beyond happy, everything was great. Definitely my go to spot and I guarantee it would be yours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ron L. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    It was the first time to return since 2020 (covid outbreak). We weren't disappointed. The pasta dishes were plentiful as was the large Greek salad (which we shared). Mainly the food was fresh and delicious. Didn't realize we had "points" from previous expenditures that gave us a $20 discount off our bill. The food along with our BYO bottle of wine from Spain made for a great local night out

  • 1/5 My A. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I will never eat here again. Two years ago the Shrimp Carnival was fantastic. Now it's a joke. A few tiny slivers of sausage, hardly any green peppers and the shrimps are smaller. And it just doesn't taste right. A complete waste of money. I will never eat here again.

  • 5/5 Aaron K. 4 years ago on Google
    I checked this place out since it was close to my new job. General DeGualle location. Ordered the muffaletta calzone. An excellent idea by whoever is in charge of the menu. Much more a calzone than a muffaletta, but it definitely works. Staff was organized and friendly. I'll for sure be calling in another order for take-out.

  • 3/5 Dawn C. 4 years ago on Google
    Old...food is great...big portions....a little pricey

  • 5/5 Tirroa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really really good Italian food. Pizza, spaghetti and calzones were delicious.

  • 4/5 George O. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff w big servings @ cheap prices

  • 5/5 Elcarim 4 years ago on Google
    Pasta and garlic cheese bread is really good with large portions. Military discount available.

  • 4/5 Raiza M. 4 years ago on Google
    Please bring back the tiramisu :(

  • 5/5 Nina G. 4 years ago on Google
    Truly a favorite of my family! EVERYTHING is fresh homemade and delicious

  • 1/5 laydpoet 1 year ago on Google
    My mother and use to love OBC, but in the last year things/quality has changed. The cheesecake is grainy, there were missing ingredients/sauce in my calzone and the last pizza I ordered had no flavor. We will no longer be ordering.

  • 5/5 Crystal L. 1 year ago on Google
    This 1/2 chicken pesto and 1/2 combination pizza was too good. Cooked to perfection. More than better than expected...

  • 5/5 Erika P. 1 year ago on Google
    Our local owned pizza place of choice. They are really nice and the good is good. They have gluten free options which is good given that my husband has celiac disease.

  • 5/5 Stephen L. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute lil place with a screened porch and ample parking. My party of three greeted by staff as we entered. Our waiter was fantastic. Nice young man who new his job well and had that special something in the treatment of his guest. Very friendly and casual but not intrusive. The manicotti with seafood sauce was fantastic as was the pizza. The salad was fresh . The cheese used in preparation of everything was of good quality. Very reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 Martha M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food EVERY time I purchase from them. You can't be disappointed with all the variety of food. They have a great point system as well to earn discounts and free food. Algiers' best kept secret.

  • 5/5 fleur de p. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the shrimp carnival. I ordered it a few weeks back and somehow it got mixed up and it was so hot (spicey) I couldn't eat it. I came back this day to get my replacement shrimp carnival, and they gave me my whole order for free. They are always friendly and this made me Love them even more.

  • 5/5 Tasha J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Richie W. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to order food. The shrimp carnival is always delicious

  • 5/5 Casey R. 3 years ago on Google
    First time trying this place and glad we did. Great food and friendly service. Definitely will return back!

  • 4/5 Wood D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good pizzas and salads. The parmesean sandwich needs some work.

  • 5/5 Adrienne A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food! The staff was friendly and attentive. Very clean and wiped everything down between customers. It is obvious they care about their customer and staff safety.

  • 5/5 Karen R. 3 years ago on Google
    Always delicious! Always great service!

  • 4/5 Jonathan E. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, great service, large portions and well priced. We always stop at the General Degaulle location and today was no different. Visiting family members wanted to sit down and eat after some sight seeing earlier but was having a hard time finding a place in town open for dining in. OBC was on the way home so I called and they said they could accommodate us. Dining in was great as it had been a while but we also appreciated the efforts they put in to maintain social distancing protocols and wear masks. Thanks OBC.

  • 4/5 James W. 3 years ago on Google
    Got a calzone, very tasty and well priced. Will revisit again.

  • 4/5 Michael H. 3 years ago on Google
    This is worth the trip if you are on the Westbank (local lingo for Texas side of the Mississippi River). I cannot vouch for the pizza because I never tried it, but the "Signature Saute Pasta" dishes are outstanding. I have only ordered "take out" a couple of times so can't review dine in service. Consequently I don't offer photos as take out containers would mislead.

  • 5/5 M P. 3 years ago on Google
    Recently moved to Algiers and we've been trying new places around us. So glad we came across this restaurant. We were missing mid city pizza, and were looking for good pizza places, olive branch did not disappoint. We've started trying other menu items and everything has been really good!!

  • 4/5 Bob F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Oshe L. 3 years ago on Google
    Homemade and fresh/hot to order. Laid back atmosphere and quality food. Tastes amazing! The blackened catfish pasta and homemade mozzarella sticks were SO good!!!!!

  • 5/5 Jessica K. 3 years ago on Google
    Chicken alfredo pizza & Italian salad are delicious! Great customer service & clean restaurant.

  • 5/5 scott w. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place, excellent food, great staff, great manager, great owner.

  • 5/5 Trisha W. 3 years ago on Google
    Always delicious

  • 5/5 Monica H. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place! I moved across the lake but I will travel for pizza!

  • 1/5 Dianna S. 3 years ago on Google
    No flavor

  • 5/5 Javone B. 3 years ago on Google
    OMG IT WAS GREAT

  • 5/5 Deanna R. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite Italian dish Becky with extra shrimp

  • 5/5 Lindsey V. 3 years ago on Google
    Man. I love y’all. You have my delivery order on file. You take such good care of us inside. (We just aren’t ready to do the dine-in, anywhere.) I can’t wait for a cup of potato soup in the cold months. Kind and polite staff. A++ (extra credit for delivery times)

  • 5/5 John S. 3 years ago on Google
    Olive Branch Cafe offers dine-in: a pleasant comfort in a world of take-out. There are probably half the tables from previously - it made the dining area actually feel more comfortable. The staff were attentive and helpful and the food? Delicious. If you haven't tried them, I HIGHLY recommend the Pesto Bites for your appetizer. Everything is good on the menu: try something you haven't tried before - you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Cody P. 3 years ago on Google
    This Italian place has great sandwiches!

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 3 years ago on Google
    We order from here regularly, always great.

  • 3/5 Kimberly T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Marissa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, friendly staff, taking plenty of precautions for covid

  • 5/5 Jane F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service and following covid guidelines

  • 5/5 Albert P. 4 years ago on Google
    Killer!

  • 5/5 Jordan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, massive portions great friendly staff

  • 4/5 Jamie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved their spaghetti. One of my top choices whenever im in Algiers.

  • 5/5 Jac S. 3 years ago on Google
    Olive Branch Cafe was my first experience with that cafe I really liked it the food and service was wonderful you just can't ask for service any better than that!!..


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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