Tana

4.7

494 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.

Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Lounge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(504) 533-8262
Website
https://www.tanaitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Michael Gulotta
Private party facilities
Tana has a private dining room that seats up to 40 guests or cocktails up to 60. Special group menus are available for larger groups as well. Tana may be rented out for larger groups (60+). This would allow guests access to the entire restaurant, including lounge, patio and both dining rooms.

Location
2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310
Neighborhood
Metairie
Cross street
Between Metairie Lawn and Ridgelake
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
$150.00 Set 5 course New Year's Eve menu. Amuse - Tuna Crudo Satsuma, boquerones, castelvetrano olive, fennel; 1st Course - Oysters Rockefeller Bechamela, spigarello, truffle, pancetta, grana padano; 2nd Course - BBQ Lobster Raviolo Ricotta, mascarpone, preserved lemon, New Orleans style barbeque sauce; INTERMEZZO ~ lemon sorbetto; 4th Course - 7oz Wagyu Denver Steak potato pave, brown butter emulsion; 5th Course - Chocolate Hazelnut Bar hazelnut sponge, chocolate mousse, compressed strawberries, cocoa crumble, strawberry gelato
Copy of Flashback Friday Table Reserve
$125.00 per party
Prepaid
Jan 3, 2025 only
Reserve yourself a 2 top table for our Flashback Friday event. Live music from our DJ playing 80's music from 9pm till. This deposit is a food and beverage minimum that can be applied toward your check or refund once minimum is met.
Copy of Flashback Friday VIP Booth
$400.00 per party
Prepaid
Jan 3, 2025 only
Reserve yourself a 6 top VIP booth for our Flashback Friday event. Live music from our DJ playing 80's music from 9pm till. This deposit is a food and beverage minimum that can be applied toward your check or refund once minimum is met.

Popular dishes

Braised Meatballs
red gravy, warm ricotta, toasted focaccia
Cajun Caviar
savory zeppole, herbed lardo butter
Oysters Bordelaise
crispy fried from P&J oyster house
Fried Calamari
zucchini, citrus chili vinaigrette
Pumpkin Stuffed "Barbagiuan"
stracchino cheese, sage, brown butter, honey
Glazed Octopus
smoked bone marrow, tomato agrodolce, crispy risotto nero
Gulf Tuna Crudo
satsuma bagna cauda, fennel, taggiasca olive

Salad

Creamy Italian
butter lettuce, dried cherries, olive salad, sunflower seeds
Caesar
romain, chicory, bottarga, cured yolk

Pasta

Four Cheese Ravioli
truffle cream
Radiatore in Red Gravy
burrata, olive oil, calabrian chili
Blue Crab and Squid Ink Fusilli
hot sausage, saffron tomatoes, meyer lemon
Gulf Shrimp Paccheri
pistachio, tomato, cream
Tagliatelle alla Ruota
finished tableside in a wheel of parmesan cheese

Entrees

Roast Chicken alla Tana
creamer potatoes, roasted peppers, pan drippings, oregano
Red Snapper
pesto trapanese
Pork Parmesan
crispy fried porchetta, stewed tomatoes, broiled caciocavallo cheese
Braised Lamb Shank
roasted garlic, olive and citrus marmellata , couscous, pine nuts

Steaks and Chops

Barrel Cut Filet
NY Strip
Tomahawk Rib-Eye

Sides

Charred Zucchini
citrus, ricotta salata, marcona almond
Broiled Potatoes and Peppers
pan drippings, oregano
Baked Polenta
roasted garlic, fontina, fermented honey
Capelli di Angelo
olive oil, garlic, tomato
Grilled Garlic Focaccia
olive oil, sea salt

What 494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tana offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and "exceptional service" with a menu that delights in its variety and quality. Guests rave about the "amazing pasta" and "delicious" dishes, from the "radiatore pasta" to "tiramisu." While the ambiance is lively and sometimes loud, the "elegant decor" and attentive staff make it a top choice for "special occasions."

494 Reviews

K
Kia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was okay nothing to brag about, the service was spectacular. I will they have more seafood options. They change their menu and took a feel things of which was very disappointing.
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Robin
VIP
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the service is amazing. A bit loud which means you can’t hear the music but I will be back.
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Meg
VIP
St. Louis
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I will definitely go back but will order differently! The Caesar salad was the best I’ve ever had so I would get that again. The experience was great, service is very attentive and knowledgeable. Drinks are good! The lamb shank was good - and should be for the price - I did not care for the richness of all the sauces or sides. I would definitely never order the octopus again (our server pushed this big time so we were disappointed we deviated from our original plan) plus it’s very expensive for being mostly sauces once again and a very rich, tempura (but somehow soggy) coating. Not my favorite and I love grilled octopus. My husband’s steak was great. Cooked perfectly he ate every bite.
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William
VIP
New Orleans
645 reviews
5.0
645 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal and service. We have been 3 times. Appreciate the valet parking.
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Naima
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome ambience during the holidays. The drinks and food were great and our staff made us feel special. The dark chocolate pistachio balls at the end of the meal are amazing.
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Jeanne
VIP
New Orleans
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place is beautiful. It’s a little off putting that they won’t seat you until absolutely everyone is there and they won’t let you order appetizers while you look at the menu to decide what you want. It’s kind of like the customer isn’t first. Their convenience is first. The food and service were fine. It’s very pricey. My main complaint is the noise level. We were in the room furthest from the front door and it seemed like on the way out the other room might have been quieter. Our party of five had a very hard time talking. If I returned it would be with just a party of two so you could talk.
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James
New Orleans
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Liked our experience at Tana. Food was excellent, portions a bit on the small side but still plenty to fill you up. Service was good, drinks took some time once ordered so if you think you’re going to have another order it before you need it. Overall pretty good an will be on our return list.
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Ashley
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this place, will be back!!!
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Yvonne
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A true dining experience but it does come at a cost. Food is pricey but everyone loved their choices. Oyster appetizer a must. Fish entree very good as well as chicken. We've been there a few times and the menu stays the same. I'd like to see a few new dishes to try. My criticism is that it's a bit noisy and the base of the table interferes with moving your legs.
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Darlene
VIP
New Orleans
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great and our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning soon
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FAQs

Tana is rated 4.7 stars by 494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310

Additional information

Cross street
Between Metairie Lawn and Ridgelake
Neighborhood
Metairie
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Italian, Lounge
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Michael Gulotta
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tanaitalian.com/
Phone number
(504) 533-8262
Private party facilities
Tana has a private dining room that seats up to 40 guests or cocktails up to 60. Special group menus are available for larger groups as well. Tana may be rented out for larger groups (60+). This would allow guests access to the entire restaurant, including lounge, patio and both dining rooms.

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Tana

Make a reservation

Additional information

12 gorgeous New Orleans restaurants that will blow you away

New Year's Eve

Copy of Flashback Friday Table Reserve

Copy of Flashback Friday VIP Booth

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Gulf Shrimp Paccheri

Red Snapper

Starters

Braised Meatballs

Cajun Caviar

Oysters Bordelaise

Fried Calamari

Pumpkin Stuffed "Barbagiuan"

Glazed Octopus

Gulf Tuna Crudo

Salad

Creamy Italian

Caesar

Pasta

Four Cheese Ravioli

Radiatore in Red Gravy

Blue Crab and Squid Ink Fusilli

Gulf Shrimp Paccheri

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Entrees

Roast Chicken alla Tana

Red Snapper

Pork Parmesan

Braised Lamb Shank

Steaks and Chops

Barrel Cut Filet

NY Strip

Tomahawk Rib-Eye

Sides

Charred Zucchini

Broiled Potatoes and Peppers

Baked Polenta

Capelli di Angelo

Grilled Garlic Focaccia

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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