Archived Article By Tom Fitzmorris Originally published 11/8/05 Click here for the current edition Ten Best Re-Opened Italian Restaurants 1. Sal & Judy’s. U.S. 190, Lacombe. 985-882-9443. It's like they never left. It couldn't be any busier. 2. Cafe Giovanni. 117 Decatur. 529-2154. Just back open, with a straightforward, inexpensive menu. 3. Andrea's. 3100 19th Street. 834-8583. A shorter menu, but still lots of seafood, filleted in house. 4. Vincent's. 4411 Chastant St., 885-2984. Also 7839 St. Charles Ave. 866-9313. Creole Italian all the way, done as well as can be imagined. 5. Del Porto. 205 N. New Hampshire. 985-875-1006. A fine little Tuscan trattoria on a side street in Covington, with the closest thing to the actual food of Italy I've found. 6. Irene’s Cuisine. 539 St. Philip. 529-8811. Even busier than before--if you can imagine that. Herbal, wonderful cookery. 7. Ristorante Filippo. 1917 Ridgelake. 835-4008. A polished version of New Orleans Italian. 8. Impastato's. 3400 16th Street. 455-1545. Comfortable with the renovations, and great soft-shell crabs and seafood. 9. Bacco. 310 Chartres. 522-2426. Tuscan influences, with a wood-burning grill and a taste of adventure. 10. Fausto’s. 530 Veterans Blvd. 833-7121. Sicilian cooking, with an emphasis on seafood. © 2005 Tom Fitzmorris. All rights reserved. news@nomenu.com