Very upscale Italian restaurant FOOD: Delicious but very rich and filling. I had their lasagna and it was very unique, it wasn't your traditional lasagna as the pasta noodles were green and it had some other unique flavors going on but we liked it. AMBIANCE: The perfect ambience really. I can't stand going to a restaurant for dinner and it is bright lighting but this was absolutely perfect. Not too light and not dark. The perfect in between. Music was nice and appropriate and the interior decor was very upscale. Like if I was to ever to open a restaurant this decor would be my inspiration. ENTERTAINMENT: N/A SERVICE: Great service from our waiter and other staff floating in the area. The receptionist/hostess are is nice but the hostesses themselves could be a bit more welcoming. DRESS CODE: Business casual to smart casual. I wouldn't dress bummy in here or with a sweatshirt or hoodies or anything like that. *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.* read more

Domenica - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The good : the place has a great vibe. Sound level good it is nice to go to a restaurant where I can hear. The design is wonderful. The wait staff was right there no wait for drink orders or placing order for dinner. We were going to the theater across the street very convenient to park, eat and walk across the street good location. The mediocre : The food choices we made. Since it is Lent we chose to eat seafood no meat. The black squid's ink was fishy tasting and flat. You may get a tablespoon of lump crab. I did dip my pizza crust into the sauce to finish the dish. Chile oil on table was wonderful. We ordered a margarita pizza , I found the cheese chewy and cold. The tomato sauce was a bit on the acidic side and for me could have been cooked to a mellower flavor. I am not going to lie there are far better cheaper places to get much better pies. The dessert. The cannolis were a disappointment. I even ask the girl to let the chef know the skins were tuff. Hard time breaking them apart with the spoon we were given. The expresso over vanilla ice cream ,with biscuits was excellent. There are so many better restaurants in New Orleans. I would skip and find somewhere where the food is above average . read more

Came here for their pizza happy hour. Even though it doesn't say it anywhere, it truly is half off pizzas and drinks. Came here as a solo diner and the pizza is definitely big enough to share for two people but at that price, might as well get one each. They were flavorful and delicious. The servers were so nice and friendly. The place would be awesome to come with a few friends or a date. Great service and would come back! read more

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This meal was delicious and are server was great as well. Very light, we were able to get everything gluten free! Definitely try the roasted cauliflower with whipped feta! Delicious read more

This was definitely a disappointing dinner due to the food. Service is wonderful and no fault to them, but an overly salted chicken and inedible fishy shrimp was terrible. The appetizer cauliflower was tasty, but super awkward to cut since it is served whole. A salad looked brown and I didn't eat it. With all of the choices in the area I definitely would not dine here again. read more

Domenica - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had a special dinner here to conclude a group trip to New Orleans and it was a fantastic dinning experience. Let me start by saying that I'm not a big Italian food person. Mostly since there aren't usually a lot of vegan options, but there were enough here that I had options! I ended up having the rigatoni without cheese and although it's simple, it was delicious and quite similar to pasta that I had in Florence, Italy! It paired nicely with the French Pinot noir we had for the table. Our server was so classy and attentive and made sure everything was perfect. We always had fresh water and he poured the wine for us. He even surprised the birthday girl with a delicious dessert! The ambiance is one of the best parts too. It's beautifully decorated with dim lights, art and a super fancy bathroom. This is the perfect place for a special occasion dinner! The only thing I can think to recommend would be bread for the table. read more

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The margherita pizza and lasagna were elevated, unique and delicious, made with high quality ingredients! The wood roasted shrimp was delicious too! The service was kind, welcoming and pleasant. In the midst of Cajun Mecca I was thrilled to find Italian food that was as good as Italy! read more

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The service was excellent and we were seated right away in a packed out restaurant. The pizza was good! Salads were fresh! I enjoyed the dim lights and atmosphere which is perfect for a date night! Yes, I recommend this place, cheers! read more

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Not as good as it used to be, after their separation with Chef Shaya. Menu is simplified, dishes not as poppin (ex even the roasted cauliflower is prepared differently). It's fine, but no longer amazing. And now they're doing the BS service fees thing, to nickel & dime customers rather than use honest pricing. read more

Domenica - Besh's place now joining the "nickel & dime" club. Fees are BS -- raise your prices instead of hiding behind fees - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The ambiance of this restaurant is beautiful. I try to make it a point to go during the holidays because of the beautiful display in the connected Roosevelt hotel. The happy hour is the time to go. It's half off pizzas, wine, spritzes, etc. Definitely worth the money. My daughter says their Margherita pizza is her favorite ever! The drinks were delicious. We had the Margherita, tutto carne, and white pizza. All were good but the white was my favorite. The charcuterie was not worth the $30. Everything else was great! Service is always good. Will definitely be back! read more

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Excellent food and service. Von was our server and he was very professional and friendly. Well managed restaurant. Boris Palacios, the general manager is always very welcoming and gracious. We live in New Orleans and are fortunate to be able to dine at this restaurant regularly. Thank you! The Cahills read more

Really great upscale Italian restaurant in downtown New Orleans. It's located adjacent to the Roosevelt hotel. Great spot for a girls dinner or a date night. Because it's busy, I will say our service was a bit slow at first. However, once we ordered the food came out relatively quickly! I loved the cocktail I ordered, and the whole table loved the roasted cauliflower and whipped feta appetizer. I had the tagliatelle for my entree and it was amazing as well. Prices were a bit high, but to be expected for a nicer restaurant in downtown New Orleans. Overall great place for a fancy Italian meal! read more

Domenica - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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After a long day, my wife and I wanted to stop somewhere before we headed to our room. This place looked interesting earlier in the day while we were exploring so this was our stop. They are not association with the Roosevelt hotel in anyway. They have a fairly simple menu with a good wine list. We decided on the Calabrase pizza along with a Negroni. My wife enjoyed their iced tea. We also had their bread service. Sitting at the bar, we enjoyed ourselves chatting with our bartender. All in all two thumbs up! read more

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For starters this is a more upscale Italian restaurant. Its next-door to the Roosevelt hotel. The service was amazing, our waiter was very attentive!!! I would call ahead to set reservations. If you have never been here, ask for the waiter to explain the menu. For appetizers we got the ciabatta bread with oil and the meatballs. The bread and oil were very good. The meatballs were generous and had spicy kick. For entrées, we tried the lasagna. Don't be alarmed because the noodles are colored green! The lasagna was ok.. 5/10. If you like orange soda, they have blood orange soda imported from Italy, which is a must try! They box and bag your leftovers for you. All in all the food was ok.. not my fav. Its also $$$. read more

Domenica - Lasagne - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I stopped in while I was in town for Jazz Fest and needless to say it was very busy. The restaurant is beautiful, elegant and still somewhat casual. I sat at the bar and I believe that they have the friendliest bartender around, really everyone was great and that's a huge compliment considering how slammed he was! I ordered the Squid Ink Tagliolini with the Blue Crab in herb butter sauce and I had an Aperol Spritz. My pasta was delicious the only thing that could've made it better was More. Crab. The Aperol Spritz was delicious and refreshing. I don't know what's taken so long for me to try this place out but I will certainly be back because there are a lot of things I want to try! read more

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We had a lovely lunch here on a Monday recently during Mardi Gras. We had pizza and we had a meatball appetizer. The wine list is spectacular. All the food was delicious and the server was great. The nicest part was we didn't realize that it was happy hour, so the pizza was half price and so was the wine! We highly recommend it. read more

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Food amazing. Service amazing. Top notch all around. Bitter greens salad with vinaigrette and burrata cheese, swordfish over parsnip purée and olive tampenade. Server Heather is perfect! read more

This is the perfect place to come anytime but especially before a show at the Saenger or Orpheum Theatres. Their happy hour (3-5 pm half off pizza and glasses of wine) is so good. I love all their pizzas, but I think the clam one is my new favorite. You can never go wrong with their pastas either. read more

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Everything about this experience was good except my food. The service and cocktails were good, but my pizza didn't taste like anything. One person in my party and the waiter informed us of a $10 fee since we brought in our own food. He even gave us separate checks. I just wish the food had been better. I'll probably stick to Pizza Domencia. read more

My wife and I had a date night and decided to eat here since it was near the Orpheum Theater where we were going to see a comedian. We weren't disappointed. We started off with their brussel sprouts. They were delicious. They were topped with feta cheese and the sauce was amazing. We then shared a crawfish pizza. This was great as well. Like a crawfish boil on a pizza. The only thing I didn't care for on it were the potatoes. We finished with the molten lave chocolate cake with ice cream. We also had some drinks with dinner. My old fashioned was perfect. My wife loved her belini. I want to say the waitress was really great. She was attentive and knew the menu. This was an overall great experience. read more

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Domenica lives up to the hype. Even though it's technically attached to a hotel (The famous Roosevelt), I don't consider it a hotel restaurant because it's just far better and has a classier more upscale vibe than the typical hotel restaurant. My friends and I came here during the holidays without a reservation on a fairly busy evening and were seated immediately. It took us a while to order but our server was continually attentive until we made up our mind. We ordered a margherita pizza, some Brussels and the squid ink pasta. Everything was great and perfect sizes for sharing amongst the three of us. The pizza was so good- simple ingredients that struck the perfect balance between crispy, saucy cheesy and basil(y). So yum. I don't recall ever being disappointed with Domenica. Kudos to that place for keeping me hooked! read more

Domenica - Squid Ink Tagliolini - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The menu and portion sizes have changed since we last ate here. The Lasagne is still great but a smaller portion. Pastas aren't offered in 2 sizes anymore. The Agnolotti is excellent. We had Tiramisu (ok) and the Molten Chocolate Torte (excellent) for dessert. We wouldn't order the Tiramisu again. Service was good but they were very busy. read more

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My coworkers and I dined at Domenica on a whim after a late night in the office. We made a quick reservation and were able to be seated right away. I've heard many positive reviews about Domenica so I was excited to dine here! The ambiance of the restaurant is warm, welcoming, and lively - it was packed when we arrived at 8:30 for our reservation. The four of us were seated towards the front of the restaurant near the windows. My first qualm is we were seated at a ridiculously small table. The table could barely accommodate our drinks and bread, and we were literally shuffling things around, balancing plates, and holding things in our hands to place everything on the table. I even used the windowsill to place our drinks so we could make extra room. This was incredibly annoying. Secondly, a pizza was attempted to be delivered to our table and when we told the food runner that the pizza did not belong to us, she argued for a few exchanges and insisted that the pizza should have been ours. Our server, seeing this from a distance, ran over to correct her, and the food runner admitted she looked at the receipt incorrectly. I've never been in a situation where I have been forced to accept something I didn't even order, and that level of back-and-forth was just so unnecessary. Anyway, on to the food! Here's what we ordered: - ROASTED CAULIFLOWER: sea salt, whipped feta - TUTTO CARNE: tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, bacon, fennel sausage, Chisesi ham - TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE: pecorino romano, black pepper - LASAGNE: pasta verde, bechamel, mozzarella, pork ragu My colleague who has been here many times raved about two items: the roasted cauliflower and the lasagna. The cauliflower was good but nothing special. I thought the cauliflower + whipped feta turned out to be very salty. Also, at $23 for a head of cauliflower, is it worth it? Absolutely not! The lasagna wasn't great either; the cheese felt too heavy, not enough sauce, and so basically it felt like eating a big blob. The most disappointing dish we ordered was the pizza - the tutto carne was very, very salty and the crust was an absolute miss. It was very wet and soggy on the bottom and felt like it needed to be cooked longer. After a bite or two, I ended up picking at the meat and totally trashed the rest of my one slice- and I HATE wasting food. Quite possibly one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. On the bright side, the one major redeeming factor was our server - she was so lively, perceptive, and full of energy. We enjoyed truly stellar service throughout our meal. I'd probably try Domenica again just to give this famous restaurant another chance but it's definitely not in my top pick! read more

Domenica - TUTTO CARNE - tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami, bacon, fennel sausage, Chisesi ham - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Outstanding service! The food the entire experience. This definitely is a little known secret gem for those staying in the Roosevelt Hotel. But... it's not going to break the bank. The drinks are good. The atmosphere is good. I cannot say enough good to yourself a favor order something stay a minute take it all in you will not be disappointed. Enjoy.! read more

Visited this pretty restaurant inside The Roosevelt Hotel where we are staying for lunch. Ambience was elegant and restaurant was very clean. Of course there's a full bar and extensive wine list. Absolutely loved the lasagna. The shrimp pasta dish was delicious. The squid ink tagliatelle was not good. It lacked flavor and had barely any crab in it. I almost went down to a 3 star because the restaurant was far from packed yet the service was very slow. Took a long time to be greeted and we were constantly looking for our server and you'd expect more from a restaurant inside the famous Waldorf Astoria. I do recommend and would return. read more

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I finally got the chance to post my review of Domenica. I attended a private birthday dinner at The Cellar an exclusive dining space you can only access by walking through the kitchen. It's such a luxurious and unforgettable experience. Every time you enter, the entire kitchen bursts into applause, making you feel like the guest of honor. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate privately, The Cellar is perfect. The dry aged tagliata (ribeye) was incredibly juicy, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes & a freshly dressed Caesar salad. The service and treatment were absolutely top-notch. read more

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Restaurant ambience was lovely. Hostess greeted us and we were seated within minute. Waiter came right over, filled our water glasses leaving a water carafe on the table and told us the specials if the day. Had delicious liver pate for an appetizer and we each had the lasagna. The lasagna was green noodles and came in a metal container. the lasagna was perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

A weekend in NOLA with late dinners at the bar, I personally enjoy a nice bar with comfy chairs to chat with the bartenders. It's the beauty of traveling & getting juicy details from the locals while eating dessert. Let's get into it, I love a good thin pizza that's not overly saucy or greasy. Tasted fresh, light & not heavy, which makes it perfect to indulge in your sweet tooth. I can't quite remember what dessert this was. But it was definitely good. Usually I would stick with your classic tiramisu, when I'm at any Italian restaurant. This night I was persuade by the bartender to have something else & it was totally worth it. As for the location it's giving Italian Mafia, black interior with low lighting, dark ambiance in a modern way. Could be sexy for date night or just a random late night like I had for myself. read more

Domenica - Dessert - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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One of the bigger letdowns I had in New Orleans, but not the biggest was Domenica. I was told there late night happy hour is something you cannot miss so we went there after a Saints game. Service was slow our order was incorrect and the service just flat out stunk! It was almost as if they wanted to get us out of the restaurant versus have us there for late night happy hour. Overall, the food was OK, but nothing to write home about. Oh and did I mention, the food did not come as we had ordered it. 100% over priced for what we got and won't be back. read more

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First time eating here and enjoyed it a lot. Our server was very attentive and helpful with picking out some good menu items. The vibes are perfect for a date night or a celebration with friends. Can't wait to come back. read more

Domenica - Roasted Cauliflower - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had a great late lunch/early dinner at this beautiful spot. We were there during happy hour (3-5) and enjoyed 1/2 off spritzes & wine by the glass. Ordered the squid ink pasta and the lasagna and both were amazing. Service was perfect. Highly recommend!! read more

Attended a business dinner in the restaurant's private room. Amazingly walked through the kitchen to applause on the way the room (great touch). Room was beautiful and the food was so good. Especially loved the cauliflower and feta and the white pizza! Both were unique and excellent. Most importantly, our server was amazing! She was attentive and kind and even had a little fun with us! Highly recommend. read more

We wanted something different after eating fried shrimp and gumbo for the last couple days, so we reserved Domenica which was a 5 minute walk from the Ritz where we stayed. The first thing we tried was the unique Brussels sprouts with house cured pancetta, cane mignonette and feta cheese. My wife had traditional spaghetti and bolognese sauce while I ordered the Agnolotti made with local Louisiana shrimp, hand stuffed with Calabrian chili and the sauce was light and buttery. The wine list is great. Paired our meal with the Borgo Scopeto Toscana '20. Perfecto! Don't miss this little gem just a short distance from the French quarter and you won't be disappointed. As for Brittney, she took really good care of us. Bon Appetite! read more

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Every time I visit it was absolutely perfect from appetizer to dessert! The wine was light and amazing! You can never go wrong with Domenica! read more

I have frequently ordered delivery from this restaurant and have always been satisfied. However this time the Squid Ink Taglioni was a huge disappointment. The $28 dish was described with crabmeat which in the past was quite generous. This time I got no more than 6 flakes of crab. Very disappointed! read more

Everything is always fantastic all the time. The food, the service, the atmosphere... all 100%! Come at Christmas time and enjoy the beautiful lobby of the Roosevelt hotel! read more

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Decent Italian option, good but not great. Pizza was OK, in 4 star range. Ambiance and service were similar, OK but nothing to write home about...4 stars all around read more

It gives more of an upscale dining feel. We just came for the pizza which was really good. We got the margarita pizza with pepperoni read more

Domenica - Margherita - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My girl, she ain't the one that I saw coming And sometimes I don't know which way to go And I tried to run before But I'm not running anymore Cause I've fought against it hard enough to know That you love, who you love Who you love... We settled into Domenica Rest. late afternoon for LunchDin. following a late nite Endymion party at the Caesar's Dome celebrating and seeing the day's Mardi Gras Floats roll in...Then getting a Katy Perry closeup concert until 2am...:) 4pm... We shared.. Crispy Brussel Sprouts" w. Steen's cane mignonette, feta cheese"."Yum"..:) Then shared.. "Cacio Pepe" w. pecorino romano, black pepper blended w. spaghetti, nicely done...just needing more pepper, We're Pepperheads. "Braciole" of flank steak roulade, arrabbiata sauce and pine nuts. Quite tasty just missin the meat, and seemed to be replaced w. cheese. But, still enjoyable. Domenica is a comfortable Old School restaurant on the first floor of the Roosevelt Hotel.. A very good "WakeUp Meal" Thank You Domenica... Oh, you can't make yourself stop dreaming Who you're dreaming of If it's who you love Then it's who you love.. Best, Avram K. Perry Jr. read more

Domenica - Starters to "WakeUp @ 4pm"..:) - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This used to be a good restaurant but we were very disappointed. Four different dishes ordered and only the pizza was okay. had to search for crab in pasta. bolognese was mediocre. dinner drinks had not arrived by the time we had finished so we canceled them. We will not return read more