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The Italian Barrel's 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence FAQ
The Italian Barrel, a Northern Italian restaurant in New Orleans, earned the 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program, recognizing at least 75 well-chosen selections that match the menu.
The Italian Barrel earned the Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards.
It recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer at least 75 selections, featuring a well-chosen assortment of quality producers with a thematic match to the menu in price and style.
The Italian Barrel is co-owned by Lori and Kevin Cates, who are longtime guests and restaurateurs.
It is located at 1240 Decatur Street on the quiet edge of New Orleans' French Quarter, steps from Frenchmen Street and across from the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
It serves Northern Italian cuisine, featuring seasonal pastas, composed secondi, carefully sourced ingredients, and a deeply Italian wine program.
A total of 4,012 restaurants earned Restaurant Awards, including 2,083 with the Award of Excellence, 1,830 with the Best of Award of Excellence, and 99 with the Grand Award.
The issue is available on newsstands July 21, 2026.
You can visit WineSpectator.com/Restaurants for coverage, interviews, wine picks, and pairing tips, or use the Restaurant Awards app for iPhone and iPad.