The muffuletta: Louisiana’s biggest sandwich. This monster sandwich was created in New Orleans in 1906 at Central Grocery, which is still in business today. Several restaurants around Louisiana have put their own spin on this iconic sandwich, and we’ve got the insider scoop on who’s doing it best. Let’s check it out.
- Central Grocery
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Central Grocery/Facebook The birthplace of the muffuletta has to take the number one slot here. Located on historic Decatur Street in New Orleans, we have Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo to thank for creating this iconic sandwich. There’s usually a line down the block during peak hours, but your patience will certainly be rewarded.
Address: 923 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116
- Anthony’s Italian Deli
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Anthony’s Italian Deli/Facebook This down-to-earth deli has been delighting locals in the Baton Rouge area for more than 30 years, and it’s time to pay them a visit. They feature both a New Orleans style and a vegetarian muffuletta, and both will blow you away.
Address: 5575 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Fertitta’s Delicatessen
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Fertitta’s Delicatessen/Facebook Shreveport’s oldest family-run restaurant is known for being the home of the “Muffy,” their unique take on the muffuletta. This handheld version of is much less intimidating than a typical muffuletta and their homemade olive spread will make you want to buy it in bulk to take home.
Address: 1124 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Monjunis of Portico
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Kelley Clark/Google Established in 1998, Monjunis of Portico is an absolute must stop if you’re in the mood for a delicious muffuletta. Whether you go with their original or turkey muffuletta, you’re sure to leave with a full belly and a happy heart.
Address: 7601 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
- Napoleon House
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Management/Trip Advisor For a truly mouthwatering muffuletta, head over to Napoleon House in New Orleans. This historic restaurant has a charming atmosphere that will dazzle you, and a muffuletta that will blow your taste buds away.
Address: 500 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- DiMartino’s
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NWA_RichHightower/Trip Advisor With four locations to choose from, you’re never too far away from a delicious muffuletta from DiMartino’s. This locally owned and operated eatery has been around since 1975, and it’s certainly worth a road trip from any corner of the state.
Covington Location:
Address: 700 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
Terrytown Location:
Address: 1788 Carol Sue Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056
Marrero Location:
Address: 6641 West Bank Expressway, Marerro, LA 70072
Algiers Location:
Address: 3900 General DeGaulle, Algiers, LA 70114
- Olde Tyme Grocery
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Olde Tyme Grocery/Facebook Located in the heart of Cajun Country, Olde Tyme Grocery is well-known for their incredible po’boys, but their hidden gem on the menu is certainly their muffulettas, which comes into the rotation as a daily special. Keep an eye out for this to pop up on their specials board, because it’s mouthwateringly good!
Address: 218 West Saint Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506
Where’s your favorite place to grab a muffuletta? Let us know in the comments below!
Central Grocery/Facebook
The birthplace of the muffuletta has to take the number one slot here. Located on historic Decatur Street in New Orleans, we have Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo to thank for creating this iconic sandwich. There’s usually a line down the block during peak hours, but your patience will certainly be rewarded.
Address: 923 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116
Grayeyephoto/Trip Advisor
Anthony’s Italian Deli/Facebook
This down-to-earth deli has been delighting locals in the Baton Rouge area for more than 30 years, and it’s time to pay them a visit. They feature both a New Orleans style and a vegetarian muffuletta, and both will blow you away.
Address: 5575 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fertitta’s Delicatessen/Facebook
Shreveport’s oldest family-run restaurant is known for being the home of the “Muffy,” their unique take on the muffuletta. This handheld version of is much less intimidating than a typical muffuletta and their homemade olive spread will make you want to buy it in bulk to take home.
Address: 1124 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101
googlemaps.com
Kelley Clark/Google
Established in 1998, Monjunis of Portico is an absolute must stop if you’re in the mood for a delicious muffuletta. Whether you go with their original or turkey muffuletta, you’re sure to leave with a full belly and a happy heart.
Address: 7601 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
Swingamuse/Trip Advisor
Management/Trip Advisor
For a truly mouthwatering muffuletta, head over to Napoleon House in New Orleans. This historic restaurant has a charming atmosphere that will dazzle you, and a muffuletta that will blow your taste buds away.
Address: 500 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Eric Mihalik/Google
NWA_RichHightower/Trip Advisor
With four locations to choose from, you’re never too far away from a delicious muffuletta from DiMartino’s. This locally owned and operated eatery has been around since 1975, and it’s certainly worth a road trip from any corner of the state.
Covington Location:
Address: 700 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
Terrytown Location:
Address: 1788 Carol Sue Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056
Marrero Location:
Address: 6641 West Bank Expressway, Marerro, LA 70072
Algiers Location:
Address: 3900 General DeGaulle, Algiers, LA 70114
Olde Tyme Grocery/Facebook
Located in the heart of Cajun Country, Olde Tyme Grocery is well-known for their incredible po’boys, but their hidden gem on the menu is certainly their muffulettas, which comes into the rotation as a daily special. Keep an eye out for this to pop up on their specials board, because it’s mouthwateringly good!
Address: 218 West Saint Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506
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