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    Cena Hammond

    4.4 (101 reviews)
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    Sabrina S.

    Location, came to Louisiana for a graduation, stayed in a neighbor town next to Hammond, found Cena online before arriving a made reservations. The restaurant was super cute, and intimate. Small but fierce. Food; started out with the Caprese, and it was fresh and melted in your mouth. I ordered one of the specials of the night, and did not regret it; I ordered the Halibut dish of the day, the sauce on the fish was a garlic goodness, the fish was cooked as ordered, this dish was soooo good. Service; Our server was so freindly and helpful, and hope he continues with school I believe he goes to the school within town.

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    Kait M.

    Came here for anniversary dinner. I was unsure how it'd go at first bc the menu was very short but our food was SO good. There are also some options not on the menu that our server recited to us. The restaurant is much smaller than I anticipated. Service was 10/10, food was 10/10, overall was 10/10!! Would come here again. Not pictured: boudin balls which are a must try

    Smoked tomato ravioli with smoked tomato broth

    Cena;Hammond is by far one of the best restaurants in the region. The ingredients, techniques, and attention to detail are outstanding. Service is friendly and welcoming, and you just feel at home and experience bits of nostalgia in each dish. The chef successfully prepares regional Italian cuisine with a unique blend of flavors from southeast Louisiana, with a creative twist, reimagining the classics that guests enjoy. Must visit

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    Joelle J.

    I've driven by this restaurant quite a few times and put it on the list for places to try and I'm glad that I did. This place is perfect for a date night or even a night out with friends. The food is also really good and I definitely enjoyed everything from the appetizer to dessert. If you're looking for an Italian restaurant then I would definitely recommend as I plan on returning myself!

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    Ongelle C.

    Turtle soup was very flavorful according to my hubby. The crab claws were delicious. The peppardelle and paneed chicken were garlicky and fabulous. Hubby had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and raved about it. We will definitely be coming back here.

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    Jordan A.

    Very small place, so be sure to make a reservation! Amazing service and recommendations. All the food was very fresh and nicely plated. We left full and happy. Bonus - one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had!

    8 crab fingers
    Nathan L.

    Overall - the service was excellent and our entrees were tasty (Chicken Piccatta and Chicken Pappardelle). However, the 16$ crab finger appetizer with 8 fingers was actually kind of insulting. It was also extremely difficult to get the meat off the claw.

    Gardesha W.

    Oh my! This was the best steak every! A little pricey but worth every $44! This is a cute restaurant I would've never know was there if I wasn't looking for a new place to dine. I sat at the bar which was a few days before Valentine's Day. All the tables were reserved. The bartender was well informed about the specials of the day and made the perfect lemon drop for me! Everything was cooked to order. My date had the chicken pasta. The pasta had to be made there it was delicious also. I will be back!

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    6 years ago

    Just a lovely restaurant serving wonderful Italian dishes. It is worth the drive, can't say enough about it!

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    4 years ago

    Very fine cuisine. Been there 3 times in the last 8 months and their service and food were excellent.

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    4 years ago

    Very good food. Great service in a wonderful location in downtown hammond. Great place to take that someone special.

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    Real deal Italian! These dudes are crushing it! The gnocchi are pillows of effing deliciousness!

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