Accolades

The Taste Buds were named Restaurateurs of the Year by the Louisiana Restaurant Association in 1994 following the introduction of Semolina to the New Orleans market.

That same year, Nation's Restaurant News named Semolina to their “Hot Concept” list.

Since its beginning Semolina has been awarded the title of "Best Pasta Restaurant" every year by several New Orleans' publications including: New Orleans Magazine, and Gambit Weekly.

2006 - Most recently Semolina was named "Best Pasta Restaurant" by Where Y'at Magazine.