Casamento's Restaurant

4.4(558)

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Location & Hours

Address

4330 Magazine St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:30 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

WednesdayClosed

Thursday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Sunday4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Contact Information

(504) 895-9761

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About Casamento's Restaurant

Cash-only spot serving fresh oysters & other seafood in a compact, mosaic-tiled space since 1919.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 558 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Jim Sherman

3 weeks ago

Old School New Orleans as I remember it, from my first visit back in the early nineties. I returned for the oysters and spaghetti, yeah I left completely enamored with the oyster stew and one of the b...

David Fielding

6 months ago

Casamento's is literally a step back in time, a rare gem that was established in 1919 by two Italian immigrant brothers, a tradition carried forward by the 4 family generations that followed. The bril...

Michael Kolinski

7 months ago

Definitely a popular restaurant. When we arrived on a Friday evening around 6 pm we were met with a small line of folks ahead of us. The speed of the line went fairly slower than expected. The small, ...

Kimberley Kreicker

6 months ago

To me, there is nothing quite as cool as a great family-owned restaurant that has been running for generations. New Orleans has quite a few, and tiny Casamento’s on Magazine at Napoleon is one. Founde...

Brian L. Frye

9 months ago

Absolutely adore this place. Like stepping back in time. Super old school New Orleans oyster joint. I like them raw, but they’re also known for fried. Tile everywhere, mechanical cash register. Cash ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Casamento's offers a nostalgic and generally well-received dining experience, with many customers appreciating its old-school New Orleans charm. The restaurant is frequently described as a step back in time and is generally highly rated.

Customer Favorites

The oysters (raw, fried, or charbroiled), and fried seafood (particularly shrimp and trout) are mentioned as customer favorites. Spaghetti and oyster stew are also noted as exceptional dishes.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a unique, old-fashioned ambiance with tile decor and a classic feel. The staff is often described as warm, welcoming, and loyal, contributing to a family-like atmosphere.

Value & Quality

Most customers praise the quality of the food, particularly the fresh-cut fries and lightly breaded seafood. However, one reviewer noted a smaller-than-expected portion size of coleslaw for the price.

Areas for Improvement

One reviewer found the restaurant bordering on unclean and expressed disappointment with the charbroiled oysters lacking flavor and proper charbroiling.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the restaurant's unique and historical value as Magazine Street evolves. Some customers note the restaurant's cash-only policy and mechanical cash register as part of its old-school charm.