French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Tortorici’s

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Tortorici’s Marker

Inscription. Three generations of Tortorici’s have owned The Nationally Famous Tortorici Restaurant. Louis Tortorici left his native Italy for New Orleans and founded the Contessa Entellina Society, and on September 8, 1886 he became its first president. His son Anthony opened Tortorici’s Restaurant in 1900 with his Father. His sons Anthony & Joseph became the proprietors in 1946.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1999.

Location. 29° 57.385′ N, 90° 3.986′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Royal Street and St. Louis Street on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Royal Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecquet Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Boimaré-Macarty House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Teagarden (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merieult House (about 300 feet away); a

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different marker also named Merieult House (about 300 feet away); Rillieux – Waldhorn House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Tortorici’s Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.