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Tana, Metairie, LA

Tana

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4.8 (617)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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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Menu

Tana's menu was last updated on 5/16/2025.

Starters

  • 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

                                                      Last updated: May 16, 2025

                                                      What 617 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
                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                      • 4.8Service
                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      Tana offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food," "great service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Standout dishes like the "pasta cart" and "meatball appetizer" are highly recommended. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, with a "welcoming" atmosphere and "attentive" staff. However, the noise level can be high, and pricing is on the expensive side.

                                                      617 Reviews

                                                      1. Les

                                                        New Orleans3 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                        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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                                                      2. Janice VIP

                                                        New Orleans9 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Excellent food and service. We enjoyed celebrating at Tana. The lounge and bar have a good happy hour

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                                                      3. Greg

                                                        New Orleans5 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        First time dining there. Service from Joshua and Chris was top notch. Food was excellent and they offer a nice choice of entrees. Will no doubt dine there again. Bar area looks inviting.

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                                                      4. Hannah

                                                        New Orleans1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Other than the wine having way too high of a markup, the food and service were great! Love the light up menus!

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                                                      5. DeAnne

                                                        Mississippi4 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 24, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Excellent food and service my only complaint would be the 2 seater tables are very close to each other and it is pricey but you get a nice size portion. The crab toast was delicious

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                                                      6. Paige

                                                        New Orleans4 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 24, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Always a great experience , the service and food are always excellent!

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                                                      7. Melissa

                                                        New Orleans2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 17, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Everything was so delicious that we ate and drank too much! Get the pasta cart!

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                                                      8. Chalon VIP

                                                        New Orleans35 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 16, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Delicious food and excellent service. Thanks for the birthday treat!

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                                                      9. Kyle

                                                        New Orleans1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 16, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Seated timely, greeted appropriately, and all things on menu were explained thoroughly. The ambience is nice and clean. Food was fresh and delicious. Will be back in the future.

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                                                      10. Lisa

                                                        New Orleans5 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        Dined on May 16, 2025

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Everything was totally excellent for our mother daughter lunch! Excellent food and service! We’ll definitely return soon!!!

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                                                      Tana is rated 4.8 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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                                                      3. New Orleans / Louisiana
                                                      4. New Orleans
                                                      5. Metairie

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                                                      7:00 PM
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                                                      Google Map for Tana

                                                      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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