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Tana, Metairie, LA

Tana

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4.8
4.8
599 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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 1/19/2025.

Starters

  • 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

          • 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 Chop Parmesan

                                  broiled caciocavallo cheese, saffron tomatoes, peperonata

                                  • Veal Marsala

                                    local mushrooms, roasted fennel & shallot

                                    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

                                                    Last updated: January 19, 2025

                                                    What 599 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
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Tana offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is described as "beautiful" and perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "meatball appetizer" and "innovative pasta dishes." While some find it "a bit noisy," the overall experience is "worth the price."
                                                    599 Reviews

                                                    1. Carlos

                                                      New Orleans2 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Service was excellent, food was good but not a lot of selections and knowledgeable friendly staff. A bit pricey overall.

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                                                    2. Courtney

                                                      New York City1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Friendly service- personal. Delicious lunch menu. Always a stellar experience!

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                                                    3. Patricia VIP

                                                      New Orleans9 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Went to celebrate birthday. Cocktails tasty but very small considering the price. Ordered the seafood stuffed pork chop. The pork chop was tasty but had no seafood stuffing. The server agreed that it was not right and took it back to kitchen. The server said that they had not stuffed the pork chops that night and encouraged us to order something else. Menu is very limited and we do not eat veal so ended up ordering a filet which was $20 more than the pork chop. Filet was okay, but not stellar. Manager came over and said that the pork chop we received was the only one not stuffed and apologized. When we got the bill they had taken the pork chop off and charged us for the more expensive mediocre filet dinner. Overall was disappointed and felt like it was a bait and switch. Really think that the management thinks they are more upscale and special than they really are. Sad part is that I live within walking distance of the restaurant and would go frequently if I felt that it provided great quality at a fair price.

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                                                    4. Annette VIP

                                                      New Orleans8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The service and food was excellent! Love the vibe of the restaurant.

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                                                    5. Alexa

                                                      Unspecified1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Tana was an amazing experience to dine in at. The service was very welcoming and the food was beyond divine!

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                                                    6. Franklin VIP

                                                      New Orleans52 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      The food was not as good as it usually is, it wasn't awful it just wasn't good.

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                                                    7. Robert VIP

                                                      New Orleans86 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined on April 16, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We were excited to try Tana since we love Maypop in the CBD. The restaurant is beautiful with a mix of colors and textures. The table bread was chewy and hard. The creamy Italian salad was outstanding! The meatballs were a packed, stiff meat mixture and had little flavor. Although they seem to be trying not the best Italian or we visited on an off day.

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                                                    8. Zeid

                                                      New Orleans2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 16, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great lunch experience!!! Crawfish pasta was awesome !!!

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                                                    9. David VIP

                                                      Tahoe6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 15, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Always PERFECT!!! Rivals any Italian restaurant in NYC.

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                                                    10. Fr. Matthew

                                                      New Orleans5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 15, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Service was outstanding. Food was good but the menu was a little limited. Enjoyed the ambiance.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Tana is rated 4.8 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 41 times today
                                                    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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