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Tana, Metairie, LA

Tana

4.7
4.7
545 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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 Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • 3/7/25 Flashback Friday Table Reserve

    USD 125.00 per party

    Prepaid

    7 Mar 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.

  • 3/7/25 Flashback Friday VIP Booth

    USD 400.00 per party

    Prepaid

    7 Mar 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.

Menu

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: 19 January 2025

                                                    What 545 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
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Tana offers an exceptional dining experience with a "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "top-notch service" and "amazing cocktails." The restaurant excels in Italian cuisine with highlights like the "pasta in cheese wheel" and "incredible red snapper." While occasionally noisy, Tana promises a memorable visit.

                                                    545 Reviews

                                                    1. Carl

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      The food and cocktails were outstanding. We enjoyed our experience. My own personal opinion is that I was not a fan of sitting close to other diners along the booth of tables. Tana is a place that I would like to return to because other items on the menu looked great.

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                                                    2. Sharon

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The night out at Tana was off the charts. I dined on the pasta in squid ink and it was superb. My wife had the shrimp dish and pasta and again it was excellent. The meatball and squid small plate was incredible. The cocktails were equal to the meal in their excellence.

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                                                    3. William

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      My wife and I ate here for Valentine’s Day. We had the Oyster Bordelaise appetizer to start. The oyster were cooked perfectly, with a light batter but still an excellent texture and very tasteful seasoning and accompaniment. Caesar salad was also ordered and one of the better salads I’ve had in a quite some time. I order the 6oz Steak and my wife had the shrimp pasta. The pasta was cooked perfectly, excellent sauce and sizeable shrimp (also cooked nicely) Steak was great and so were the roasted potato and mushroom argodolce. First time there. We will definitely be back. Service was also excellent.

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                                                    4. David

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great service and very comfortable. Although we didn’t have drinks the bar area looked inviting. Food was above average especially the fried oyster appetizer. Cezar salad was outstanding. Nice wine list. We will be back.

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                                                    5. Madelyne

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The wine list offered some great choices.

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                                                    6. Jared

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      THE HYPE IS REAL!!! I will say that we went in with high expectations and it did not disappoint, every course we wanted more. We were full and still ordered desert because it was getting better and better. Highly recommend!!

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                                                    7. Chip

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We always love Tana! The food is creative and delicious and the staff is very kind and attentive. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a perfect dining experience

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                                                    8. Robert

                                                      VIP

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      304 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      304 reviews

                                                      Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I thoroughly enjoyed the Bianco Tartufo, a great combo of wild mushrooms, fontina cheese, egg yolk and truffle cream. A relaxing delicious way to savor the best of Italy.

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                                                    9. Denise

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Will definitely be back! Food was excellent as well as service.

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                                                    10. ERIN

                                                      New Orleans

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Wonderful experience, excellent service! Truly enjoyed my husband’s birthday dinner.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Tana is rated 4.7 stars by 545 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 40 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for Tana

                                                    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 Parking
                                                    • 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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