Central Grocery

923 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA - (504) 523-1620

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Central Grocery is home of the muffuletta, one of New Orleans' great sandwiches. A circular loaf of soft Italian bread is sliced horizontally and piled with salami, ham, and provolone, which are in turn topped with a wickedly spicy melange of chopped green and black olives fragrant with anchovies and garlic.

93% Approval Rating (74 votes)

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Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

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" Central Grocery is home of the muffuletta, one of New Orleans' great sandwiches. Muffulettas are now available in many restaurants around town (and around the nation), and there are some who like other restaurants' versions better, but we're quite happy dining at the ..." [Read More]

Mark Kulzer

January 10, 2004

"The Muffaletta at the Central Grocery is out of this world. My wife and I were in New Orleans for four days and the Muffaletta from Central Grocery was the best food we had! And the cheapest! If you crave the savory taste of salami and cheese mingled with the pungeant ..." [Read More]

carol wisner

October 25, 2010

"Central Grocery's mufuletta is not to be missed! My last visit to this magical city included an early stop for a half sandwich for my sweetheart and I to share. We got there a little before 11 and there was already a line forming outside. We didn't have a thing to ..." [Read More]

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923 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA
(504) 523-1620

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Pronounced Muff-a-lotta by natives, this mighty sandwich is actually the size of four normal-size sandwiches; accordingly, it is served quartered."
Michael Stern

"Everything about a Central Grocery muffuletta is good, but what sends it over the top is the extra-delicious olive salad."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Central Grocery's front window displays some of the countless imported groceries available for sale."
Michael Stern

"It's the spicy, pickly, garlicky olive salad that gives muffalettas their distinctive taste. It is so unctuous that its piquancy seeps right into the bread."
Michael Stern

"Four quarters is plenty of sandwich for two people. Half sandwiches are also available."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Half a muffaletta, wrapped and ready to eat"
Michael Stern

"Central Market has been a fixture in the French Quarter since 1906."
Michael Stern