Coastal Italian near the Lakefront in Historic West End

Breaded chicken fried steak topped with sautéed mushrooms and green onions, served with a side of creamy garlic pasta.

From a 4th generation New Orleans restaurant family.

For the Riccobono family, restaurants have always been about more than food. They are places where people gather, celebrate, and return to again and again.

That spirit lives at Sala Nola. A neighborhood restaurant shaped by family history, coastal & local flavors, and more than a century of New Orleans hospitality.

Our History

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Drinks you can’t put down

  • Whiskey Fizz

    rye / cucumber / orange / mint / lemon / cava 

  • Blueberry Lemon Drop

    vodka / lemon / blueberry

  • Painkiller

    dark rum / pineapple / coconut / orange / nutmeg

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Step into the calm side of New Orleans

Located in West End, this area has always been the perfect gathering place near the lake. Sailboats in the marina, seafood on the table, and neighbors meeting for dinner after a long day.

 

In historic West End near the Lakefront

People enjoying dinner at an outdoor restaurant during sunset, with some seated at tables and others walking on the sidewalk. The setting features a shaded patio with wooden slats and hanging holiday lights.

FAQs

  • Sala serves Coastal Italian cuisine inspired by Gulf seafood, Sicilian heritage, and New Orleans’ Creole Italian traditions. The menu includes seafood, pastas, Italian classics, and cocktails.

  • Sala is at 124 Lake Marina Avenue in New Orleans’ West End neighborhood, near Lake Pontchartrain and Lakeview. Find our current hours and directions above.

  • Sala is approximately a 15-minute drive from the French Quarter, depending on traffic and your starting point. Located at 124 Lake Marina Avenue in historic West End, it’s an easy trip by car, taxi, or rideshare for dining near the New Orleans lakefront.

  • Sala serves brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring crabcakes Benedict, eggs Pontchartrain, omelettes, and French toast. Bottomless mimosas are available during Saturday brunch only.

  • Happy hour runs Tuesday through Sunday from 3–6 p.m., excluding holidays. Enjoy discounted small bites and cocktails at Sala in New Orleans’ West End.

  • Yes. Every Wednesday, Sala serves an 8 oz. filet with West End potatoes and a house salad for $38 per person.

  • Yes. Sala is part of the Riccobono family’s four-generation New Orleans restaurant tradition, which stretches back more than a century. Opened in 2016, Sala carries that history forward through Coastal Italian cooking and neighborhood hospitality.

  • Yes. Free off-street parking and free street parking are available.

  • Yes. Sala has a small, covered patio with greenery for guests who enjoy dining outdoors.

  • Reserve your table through our website or on OpenTable.

Close-up view of Bang Bang Shrimp coated in orange sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, garnished with green leafy vegetables on a rustic ceramic plate.
Grilled artichoke hearts served on a ceramic plate with green herb sauce.
A plate of cooked fish with creamy sauce, served with white rice, garnished with lemon slices and chopped green onions.
A plate of breaded and fried chicken cutlets topped with shredded cheese and parsley, served with pasta.