Is The Original Pierre Maspero's Still Open? Update (New Orleans, LA)

Current status

As of September 2026, The Original Pierre Maspero's is listed open on originalpierremasperos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own site was live on 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright date, an active ordering widget, and posted hours, and Google Places listed the business as operational at the same address.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Passport on a Plate' episode featured The Original Pierre Maspero's, a Creole restaurant in a historic building at 440 Chartres Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, known for Creole cuisine, specialty cocktails, and a bottomless weekend brunch, according to the restaurant's own website. The restaurant frames itself as 'A Local Favorite' rooted in the French Quarter's history, according to its homepage, which also promotes the building's past alongside the food and drink menu. A 2026-09-08 check of originalpierremasperos.com found the site live with a 2026 copyright notice, an active online ordering system, and posted hours -- Thursday 9 AM-10 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM-11 PM, and Sunday 9 AM-10 PM -- for the Chartres Street address. Google Places separately listed the business as operational at the same address on the same date.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Passport on a Plate
What was featured
historic French Quarter Creole dining and bottomless brunch
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Original Pierre Maspero's

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original Pierre Maspero's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Original Pierre Maspero's is listed open on originalpierremasperos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Original Pierre Maspero's after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'Passport on a Plate' episode featured The Original Pierre Maspero's, a Creole restaurant in a historic building at 440 Chartres Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, known for Creole cuisine, specialty cocktails, and a bottomless weekend brunch, according to the restaurant's own website. As of September 2026, The Original Pierre Maspero's is listed open on originalpierremasperos.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Original Pierre Maspero's located?

440 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured The Original Pierre Maspero's?

Season 10, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Passport on a Plate”.

Is The Original Pierre Maspero's still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The restaurant frames itself as 'A Local Favorite' rooted in the French Quarter's history, according to its homepage, which also promotes the building's past alongside the food and drink menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
440 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Venue type
restaurant

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