Tana

Name: Tana
Address: 2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA, United States, 70001-5310
Telephone: (504) 533-8262
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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4.8 (626)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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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Popular dishes

Braised Meatballs
red gravy, warm ricotta, toasted focaccia
Oysters Bordelaise
crispy fried from P&J oyster house
Fried Calamari
zucchini, citrus chili vinaigrette
Seafood Stuffed Mushroom
roasted portobello, shrimp & crab stuffing, pickled fennel
Crab & Burrata Toast
sourdough focaccia, saffron marinated tomatoes & peppers

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
Veal Cannelloni
truffle cream, marinara, caciocavallo cheese

Entrees

Roast Chicken alla Tana
creamer potatoes, roasted peppers, pan drippings, oregano
Red Snapper
pesto trapanese
Pork Chop Parmesan
broiled caciocavallo cheese, saffron tomatoes, peperonata
Veal Marsala
local mushrooms, roasted fennel & shallot
Veal Parmesan
caciocavallo cheese, saffron tomatoes, peperonata

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 or house marinara
Grilled Garlic Focaccia
olive oil, sea salt

What 626 people are saying

Tana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tana is a standout in Ild Metairie, offering "absolutely delicious" food and "excellent" service. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant shines with unique offerings like a "pasta cart" and "lighted menus." Though some find it a bit noisy, the "beautiful ambiance" and "creative" dishes make it worth revisiting.

626 Reviews

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Heather
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Incredible, the food, atmosphere, decor, staff, parking were perfect. I can't say enough to explain how wonderful everything was. I went on a business meeting, and it was the perfect space and meal for the occasion. Heading back soon with my husband. Will plan many more business meetings as it's the perfect spot for a good meal in a nice location with parking.
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Liz VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to brunch with a group of girlfriends and we had the best experience. We basically ordered the entire brunch menu (steak and eggs, French toast with fresh berries, shrimp and polenta, etc) and shared everything family-style. Every dish was cooked to perfection and plated beautifully. They also offer $4 spritzes during brunch! I tried the lavender and the strawberry limoncello - both were light, refreshing, and absolutely to die for. While some people mention the restaurant can get loud during dinner hours, brunch was a totally different vibe - relaxed, not too busy, and perfect for catching up with friends over great food and drinks. Pro tip: Don’t skip the tiramisu. It’s hands-down one of the best I’ve ever had.
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Roy VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tana is a great addition to Ild Metairie. Food and services is great. Is was a little loud in the back section for dinner this time.
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Todd
New Orleans / Louisiana6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the entire experience. From the colorful atmosphere, the cocktails, the lit menu that had the perfect amount of options, the night was great. The food was absolutely fantastic!! Meatballs, Shrimp Baratta, pasta cart, Marsala, pork chop parm, ravioli, and tiramisu. Not a single item disappointed.
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Julie VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe, delicious food and our server, Alexis was great and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
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Jonnie
New Orleans / Louisiana59 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Food, Decor, and Service were above and beyond. Pricing not for the feint of heart, but certainly worth the visit.
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Donna
New Orleans / Louisiana14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience. Food was delicious. Appreciated the special touches for the anniversary ceremony, champagne and loved the chocolate truffle at the close. Our servers, Monet and Paul, were EXCELLENT!!! PS: loved the lighted menus and clear ice in the cocktails.
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Les
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious and service matched. Noise level way too high. The lighted menus are an absolute plus. Will definitely return
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Vicki
New Orleans / Louisiana9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious but the noise level was very very loud. Could hardly hear waiter or friends at the table.
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Anne Marie
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We decided to give Tana a second try and I'm glad we did. While the noise level made it very hard to hear the person across the table, the food was amazing.
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FAQs

Tana is rated 4.8 stars by 626 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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

About this restaurant

Additional information

12 gorgeous New Orleans restaurants that will blow you away

Veal Marsala

Veal Cannelloni

Veal Parmesan

Starters

Braised Meatballs

Oysters Bordelaise

Fried Calamari

Seafood Stuffed Mushroom

Crab & Burrata Toast

Salad

Creamy Italian

Caesar

Pasta

Four Cheese Ravioli

Radiatore in Red Gravy

Blue Crab and Squid Ink Fusilli

Gulf Shrimp Paccheri

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Veal Cannelloni

Entrees

Roast Chicken alla Tana

Red Snapper

Pork Chop Parmesan

Veal Marsala

Veal Parmesan

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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