Impastato Cellars

Name: Impastato Cellars
Address: 240 Highway 22 East, Madisonville, LA, United States, 70447
Telephone: (985) 845-4445
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

530 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Easter Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mothers day Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 845-4445
Website
http://www.impastatocellars.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
240 Highway 22 East, Madisonville, LA 70447
Neighborhood
Madisonville
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Eggplant Parmesan$15.95
served with capellini
Chicken Parmesan$16.95
served with capellini
Veal Parmesan$17.95
served with capellini
Veal Pané$17.95
breaded and pan fried -served with a side house salad
Veal Marcello$22.95
Panéed veal topped with fresh crabmeat and gulf shrimp in a lemon & butter sauce. Served with a side house salad
Veal Payton$22.95
Panéed veal sauteed with fresh crabmeat, gulf shrimp, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts in a lemon & butter sauce. Served with a house side salad
Redfish Marcello$23.95
Pan sautéed wild caught redfish filet topped with fresh crabmeat, gulf shrimp in a lemon & butter sauce. Served with a house side salad
Redfish Payton$23.95
Pan sautéed wild caught redfish filet topped with fresh crabmeat, gulf shrimp, mushrooms and artichoke hearts in a lemon & butter sauce. Served with a house side salad
Softshell Crab Marcello$23.95
Two jumbo softshell crabs golden fried and topped with fresh crabmeat and gulf shrimp in a lemon & butter sauce. Served with a house side salad
Spidini$17.95
Thin sliced pork rolled and filled with Italian breadcrumbs, ham, and Provolone cheese topped with a mushroom sauce. Served with a house side salad
Smoked Filet Mignon$33.95
Slowly smoked over our secret special blend of wood chips accompanying asparagus and a caramelized peach. Served with a house side salad
16oz Prime Ribeye$34.95
served with side salad
Shrimp Scampi$18.95
Fresh gulf shrimp over angel hair pasta tossed in a lemon, butter & garlic sauce. Served with a house side salad
Shrimp Au Gratin$16.95
Fresh gulf shrimp in a béchamel sauce topped with cheese and baked. Served with a house side salad
Shrimp Capri$16.95
Fresh gulf shrimp boiled in a white homemade remoulade sauce over a bed of lettuce. Served with pasta

Sides

Capellini$5.95
Fettuccine Alfredo$6.95
Meatball$5.95
(2) Italian Sausage$5.95
Grilled Asparagus$3.95

Desserts

Cannoli$6.95
Tiramisu$5.95
Chocolate Mousse Torte$6.95
Cheesecake with Raspberry, Caramel, or Chocolate Sauce$6.95
Blueberry Banana Pie$6.95
Limoncello Cake$6.95
Spumoni$5.95
Toroncino$5.95

What 530 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Good for special occasions
New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian
Northshore
Best Overall
Northshore
Best Food
Northshore
Best Service
Northshore
Best Ambiance
Northshore
Best Value
Northshore
Good for business meals
Northshore
Good for groups
Northshore
Neighborhood gem
Northshore
Good for special occasions
Northshore
Lively
Northshore
Most Booked

530 Reviews

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RandyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit though we’ve been wanting to go for some time. We both had the five course meal option and each dish was phenomenal! The tables were close together but it was still quiet and we enjoyed every bit of each other for our date night! I will recommend every time! 10/10!!!
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DrewG
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Dinner is good and we love Thursday nights for the live entertainment. Very relaxing with old favorite songs.
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LindaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The Fettuccine Alfredo was the best I’ve ever had, and the service was excellent. We will be back.
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Slab
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always excellent! Loved the gluten free menu…. Delicious!
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JeanC
New Orleans
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
We went to Impastato Cellars for our anniversary lunch - #57. I enjoyed the sublime artichoke soup and delicate, paper-thin fettuccine Alfredo before a generous plate of perfect veal pane'. Hubby' s seafood gumbo was loaded with large pieces of crab meat which he bragged about. His veal parm really filled up a whole plate and it was delicious. There was a male singer entertaining the room with Sinatra-style tunes. Alfresco dining is available. A real gem here.
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Magnolia660
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were 11 in our party and we all had a terrific time! It was a going away dinner for the group leader and everything was wonderful. Thank you!
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LynellN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious! Service was great. I will go back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was okay. I had the redfish Marcello which had good flavors but I ended up with a few bones that stabbed me in my mouth. The steak was not very good at all. It had an overwhelming "beefy" taste kinda like if a fish can be too fishy tasting but I've never had a steak taste like that so that was unexpected. The red sauce was actually excellent over the tortillni and so were the crab claws.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did the Tammany tasting menu and had 5 amazing courses EACH for $40. The stuffed artichoke bottoms, redfish, shrimp au gratin, and all the desserts were fantastic!!! We will be back.
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RalphM
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff. Great food, and beautiful place. Owners also meet and converse with the patrons. Thursday night was a treat with Ryan singing Frank Sinatra songs. Service was very attentive to our needs.
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Mac5
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Great meal! As always.😊 Great service! We have never had a bad meal here.
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RoseannV
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an excellent experience at Impastato's Cellars. No one makes fettuccini like Mr. Joe. My husband loved his lasagna. One of our very favorite restaurants on the Northshore.
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LaurieR
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and wonderful service. I would definitely return. They have a great selection of wine as well.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent. Great flavor. Unfortunately none of us were happy with our vodka Martinis.. had send them back.. tasted like licorice and they didn’t put the olives in the drink.
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BonnieF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and love the 5 course dinner option.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Served Tap water with a High Sulfur/Iron Smell to it in order to offer you Evian water at an Upcharge ! What a Cheap shot !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Did not have my confirmed Open Table reservation at the restaurant, not sure who’s side the issue was on, but not a pleasant discovery on a busy Friday night. Luckily they were able to fit us in, and we had a lovely dinner.
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Cris
New Orleans
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Had to ask for taste of tammany menu, waited 10 minutes for it. Waitress seemed annoyed that we asked for it. One person in our party’s order was not taken correctly and therefore did not get what they ordered. Overall, disappointed with our reservations here.
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Marilyn
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to Impastato Cellars many times. They never disappoint!
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M
Muneco
New Orleans
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
For a quieter experience, request a table on the “back porch”, which is actually enclosed, air conditioned, and has a view of the woods.
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RonnieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, staff and dinning experience was great! Thanks again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Italian food.....old school flavors that leave you feeling full and so happy!
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GilB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A member of our party had gluten sensitivity. I mentioned this is making the reservation. They provided a gluten free menu and catered to their needs with no issues at all.
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RayP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The quality of the food, the atmosphere and the service was fantastic. We will be returning to Impastato Cellars and we have recommended this restaurant to our friends.
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JulieB
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual! Food was delicious. Always a great place.
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jkeith
Mississippi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Go early on Sunday, perhaps 12 or 12:30. The atmosphere is quieter and service is great. The singer starts about 12:30 or so. Don’t need to mention the food which is always great.
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DeniseS
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner.
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alinet
Memphis/West TN
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent and the food and service are remarkable. It is like eating at an Italian home. They make you feel like family. Best Italian restaurant we have been to. We visit this restaurant 1-2 times per month.
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EDWARDP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate our anniversary, even though we made reservations we had to wait approximately 25 minutes for our table. With this said the food was excellent and so was the service
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DavidP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place to eat whether it’s an every day run-of-the-mill meal or a special occasion you won’t be disappointed. I especially recommend the Sunday brunch. with a Frank Sinatra Type live singer.
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Manny
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Experience as always ! Friendly staff and Great setting.
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Foodiecouple
New Orleans
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
It was my first time at this place. I had a reservation for 7 pm. The lady at the reception was not really friendly. Someone who had a reservation after me was seated before me. The response given was that person requested the patio. That made zero sense to me since I figured reservations were based on time. I understand it was busy but there was a huge logjam of people by the front door and just confusion. Waited 40 mins to finally get a table. If the hostess would have said sorry for the wait, it would have been better. Also when I mentioned if my table would be ready soon, she had no idea who I was and had to give her my name again. It was just not a good system. Now the food was amazing. The ambience was great. The server who waited our table was great and always checking to see if we needed anything.
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MaureenJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining at Impastato Cellars. Everything was wonderful, as expected.
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Patrick
New Orleans
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service are excellent. The menu is reasonably priced - refreshing in these inflationary times. The atmosphere is nice; the bar is in the main dining room and can be a bit noisy.
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DouglasF
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Well priced, flavorful, with good service. Noisy as too many tables squeezed into the space. Insufficient parking for number of tables.
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PatsyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Isabella was a great waitress - she was warm, personable and very knowledgeable. Our food was very good and portions were large. We took advantage of the 1/2 price selected wine bottles on Wednesdays. We all will be going back again!
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ShaunM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
In the times my wife and I have eaten at this establishment it has been very inconsistent. Our food came out barely warm. The bread was cold in the middle. We were very disappointed in our meals. The only compliment i can give us everyone was very friendly.
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JenniferB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the 5 course meal options! Everything was delicious.
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MATTM
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience1
Everything was great until they sat a couple at a table that was 1.5 feet away from our table. That pretty much ended our conversation ability. A table should not be that close to another table in a place like that.
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KarenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Impastato’s was a great experience. Will definitely be going back again.
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FAQs

Impastato Cellars offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 845-4445.

Impastato Cellars is rated 4.7 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

240 Highway 22 East, Madisonville, LA 70447

Additional information

Neighborhood
Madisonville
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Easter Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mothers day Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.impastatocellars.com/
Phone number
(985) 845-4445

Impastato Cellars

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fettuccine Alfredo

Redfish Marcello

Veal Parmesan

House Specialties

Eggplant Parmesan$15.95

Chicken Parmesan$16.95

Veal Parmesan$17.95

Veal Pané$17.95

Veal Marcello$22.95

Veal Payton$22.95

Redfish Marcello$23.95

Redfish Payton$23.95

Softshell Crab Marcello$23.95

Spidini$17.95

Smoked Filet Mignon$33.95

16oz Prime Ribeye$34.95

Shrimp Scampi$18.95

Shrimp Au Gratin$16.95

Shrimp Capri$16.95

Sides

Capellini$5.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$6.95

Meatball$5.95

(2) Italian Sausage$5.95

Grilled Asparagus$3.95

Desserts

Cannoli$6.95

Tiramisu$5.95

Chocolate Mousse Torte$6.95

Cheesecake with Raspberry, Caramel, or Chocolate Sauce$6.95

Blueberry Banana Pie$6.95

Limoncello Cake$6.95

Spumoni$5.95

Toroncino$5.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Impastato Cellars offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Impastato Cellars restaurant rated?

Is Impastato Cellars currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information