Tana

4.7

487 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Tana

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Metairie

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
Area
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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Experiences

New Year's Eve
US$25.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
$150.00 Set 5 course New Year's Eve menu. Amuse - Tuna Crudo Satsuma, boquerones, castelvetrano olive, fennel; 1st Course - Oysters Rockefeller Bechamela, spigarello, truffle, pancetta, grana padano; 2nd Course - BBQ Lobster Raviolo Ricotta, mascarpone, preserved lemon, New Orleans style barbeque sauce; INTERMEZZO ~ lemon sorbetto; 4th Course - 7oz Wagyu Denver Steak potato pave, brown butter emulsion; 5th Course - Chocolate Hazelnut Bar hazelnut sponge, chocolate mousse, compressed strawberries, cocoa crumble, strawberry gelato
Copy of Flashback Friday VIP Booth
US$400.00 per party
Prepaid
3 Jan 2025 only
Reserve yourself a 6 top VIP booth for our Flashback Friday event. Live music from our DJ playing 80's music from 9pm till. This deposit is a food and beverage minimum that can be applied toward your check or refund once minimum is met.
Copy of Flashback Friday Table Reserve
US$125.00 per party
Prepaid
3 Jan 2025 only
Reserve yourself a 2 top table for our Flashback Friday event. Live music from our DJ playing 80's music from 9pm till. This deposit is a food and beverage minimum that can be applied toward your check or refund once minimum is met.

Popular dishes

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
Pumpkin Stuffed "Barbagiuan"
stracchino cheese, sage, brown butter, honey
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 Parmesan
crispy fried porchetta, stewed tomatoes, broiled caciocavallo cheese
Braised Lamb Shank
roasted garlic, olive and citrus marmellata , couscous, pine nuts

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

What 487 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
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tana offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and "exceptional service" with a menu that delights in its variety and quality. Guests rave about the "amazing pasta" and "delicious" dishes, from the "radiatore pasta" to "tiramisu." While the ambiance is lively and sometimes loud, the "elegant decor" and attentive staff make it a top choice for "special occasions."

487 Reviews

A
Ashley
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this place, will be back!!!
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Yvonne
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A true dining experience but it does come at a cost. Food is pricey but everyone loved their choices. Oyster appetizer a must. Fish entree very good as well as chicken. We've been there a few times and the menu stays the same. I'd like to see a few new dishes to try. My criticism is that it's a bit noisy and the base of the table interferes with moving your legs.
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Darlene
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great and our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning soon
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My dining experience at TANA was fabulous! I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a wonderful and unforgettable dining experience.
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chau
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The aesthetic of the restaurant was very pleasing. The service was good. The food was OK. The Pasta Cart dish did not taste that great but the experience of it was nice with how they prepared it at tableside and explaining about the cheese wheel. The Shrimp Paccheri was good. It reminded me of a Tuscan style pasta. The cocktails did not taste great but they did look great. I got a dirty martini that tasted like straight gin. My wife got a drink called purple rain, which tasted OK. I believe if they decrease the amount of lemon or lime that was in that drink, it would taste better.
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Beau
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was great once we reached the table. The food was solid, and the pasta made tableside was fun. Then an 80s DJ Dance party broke out in the bar area, including a light show. For the price, the restaurant seems like it wants to be fine dining. I was surprised when it turned into a club halfway through dinner.
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Jeanie
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Fun servers. We had a great time. Def will go back!
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Juliette
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very loud but the food, drinks, and service were great!
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Michelle
New Orleans
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tana is a great addition to the Metairie restaurant scene. The Meatball appetizers are my favorite, along with the oysters. The red snapper entre was delicious. Our servers were attentive and knowledgeable. I also recommend just going for cocktails at the bar. The bar seating area is very luxe. Definitely going back.
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Ami
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ravioli with crab meat was OUTSTANDING! Definitely will order that every time. The restaurant was hip, clean, upscale, and at just the right noise level. The bar was even more fun and seeing the wine cellar was a nice touch.
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FAQs

Tana is rated 4.7 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Tana

4.7

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Metairie

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

2919 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001-5310

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Metairie Lawn and Ridgelake
Area
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

Tana

Make a booking

Additional information

12 gorgeous New Orleans restaurants that will blow you away

New Year's Eve

Copy of Flashback Friday VIP Booth

Copy of Flashback Friday Table Reserve

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Gulf Shrimp Paccheri

Red Snapper

Starters

Braised Meatballs

Cajun Caviar

Oysters Bordelaise

Fried Calamari

Pumpkin Stuffed "Barbagiuan"

Glazed Octopus

Gulf Tuna Crudo

Salad

Creamy Italian

Caesar

Pasta

Four Cheese Ravioli

Radiatore in Red Gravy

Blue Crab and Squid Ink Fusilli

Gulf Shrimp Paccheri

Tagliatelle alla Ruota

Entrees

Roast Chicken alla Tana

Red Snapper

Pork Parmesan

Braised Lamb Shank

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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Tana

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