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.
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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.
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Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Tana in Metairie offers a captivating dining experience with "exceptional food and service" and a "lively atmosphere." The decor is stunning, and the restaurant excels in Italian cuisine, with highlights like the cheese wheel pasta and squid ink dishes. However, some guests noted noise levels and pricing as areas for improvement. Overall, it's a top choice for special occasions.
571 Reviews
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EmuC
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I had snapper - delicious - and husband had filet - also delicious. The Budino (chocolate) for dessert was to die for! We will be back with friends.
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Stacey
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Food was excellent, cocktails fabulous. It was really loud which made hearing the servers a little difficult. But overall it was excellent would definitely return and recommend to others .
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Mary VIP
New Orleans23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 3
Very noisy. Service very good and attentive.
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Gina
Mobile3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Michael’s excellent service enhanced our experience!
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Corey
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was excellent and the service was great too.
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Noelle
New Orleans81 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 5
Ambience 5
The ambiance is beautiful. The food continues to get worse, often over salted and over cooked. For the cost of the meal it’s just not worth it. 26$ cocktails, 40+$ entrees, 28$ appetizer plus a salad, side and bottle of wine. The value isn’t there when most of the food is almost inedible. The service was excellent. I’ve given this place lots of chances and it’s just not worth it when there is so much better Italian in the city.
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Duke VIP
New Orleans16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My second visit… as impeccable as my first, food was outstanding, service was fabulous, they sincerely go out of their way to make your experience memorable and worthwhile… highly recommend this experience!!
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NPTNOLA
New Orleans20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Every aspect of our dinning experience was awesome. The space is beautiful and comfortable. The service was excellent and the food amazing. We started with the tasty octopus and meatballs. The bread service was delicious with lardon butter and the mains were all amazing combinations of flavor, quality and presentation. We had Squid Ink Pasta, Veal Marsala, Shrimp Pacherri, and the NY Strip. Can’t wait to go back and try some of the other delicious sounding dishes.
Would highly recommend.
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Paul VIP
New Orleans23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Tana nails the cool Italian vibes. The Oysters Trapanese are bright, nutty perfection, and the Tiramisu? Silky, boozy, and downright irresistible. If you’re not saving room for dessert, rethink your choices.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
Just OK. Not impressive at all. Especially for the price.
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FAQs
Tana is rated 4.7 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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.
