At the recommendation of the very helpful woman at the desk of the Ogden Museum, we had lunch at Gianna on a cold, windy late December day. And it was great! We started with soup of course. Perfect on a cold day. And tasty. She had tagliatelle with funghi. I had spaghetti with aglio e olio. We were both delighted with our choices. Service was great. The space is beautiful. Gianni is owned by the same group that owns Pêche and Herbsaint, two of our favorite NOLA restaurants. read more

Gianna Restaurant - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Service was 10/10. Our waiters were Jacob and Steven (hopefully this is the correct spelling). Both were very nice and had great suggestions. Never once had to ask for re-fills or anything else. By the time I noticed my drink was empty, they were placing another one on the table. Marinated Beets - 9.1 Ciabatta Bread - 7.5 Kale & Brussels Salad - 8.2 Spaghetti (Olive Oil Based) - 6 Short Rib Bolognese - 9.8 Drum - 9.2 Butterscotch Budino - 8.8 The marinated beets paired with burrata, almonds and fresh citrus was excellent. It nearly made a perfect bite of food. The different textures and flavor profiles complimented each other greatly. The bread was okay, I have had many complimentary breads that were better. Kale & Brussel salad was very tasty. It was paired with a lemon/anchovy vinaigrette and thin sliced red onions. I believe the greens could have handled a thicker dressing and could have also used a sweet note, such as pomegranate. Spaghetti - It wasn't traditionally which is something we knew and wanted to pair with the drum. It was okay. I have had pasta with simple ingredients that were fantastic but this didn't hit that mark. It's the only thing I wish we wouldn't have ordered. Bolognese - Incredible!!! My Wife loves Bolognese so it is a dish we typically try when we go on vacation and restaurants known for their bolognese. This bolognese was compromised of short rib and pancetta. The beef flavor hit you over the head in the best way possible. Top 5 bolognese we have ever had for sure. Drum - Can't recall whether it was baked, seared or both. However, the crust was amazing and held up although it was served in a very delicious broth. It was paired with capers and fennel. Butterscotch Budino Dessert - I hate I didn't get a photo. My Wife doesn't like butterscotch however, we took a chance on this after the waiter strongly suggested it. It didn't disappoint. It was described as a pudding like dessert however, it was thicker. The consistency and mouth feel were a lot better than pudding. Service - 10/10 Food - 7.8/10 I would give this place on yelp 4.5 stars however, you can rate with whole stars. read more

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Get a reservation for some fantastic Italian. Service was top notch and the food was great. All their pasta and sauces are made in house. Busy place and can tend to be on the loud side. read more

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I can't believe it's been a whole year since my last visit to Gianna up until recently. We came in on a busy Friday night without a reservation and got lucky with two seats at the bar. We ordered pizza, pasta and breadsticks. It was all delicious. I have to go back very soon! read more

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10/10 and would definitely return. I went in shortly after they opened for the day and sat at the bar. I had a glass of the Sparkling Chardonnay (Trentino. Ferrari 'Perle' 2017) - so good & crisp. More like a blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Prosecco than a Chardonnay. I started with the Brussels Sprout & Kale Salad - phenomenal. It does have red onion, which is not mentioned on the menu- luckily I was able to pick them out. For the main dish, Rigatoni Alla Amatriciana- delicious. The pasta could have been cooked 1-2 more minutes for my liking but the flavor was outstanding, had a nice spicy kick, and it wasn't a huge portion. Service and atmosphere were great. read more

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We were on the hunt for an Italian restaurant to celebrate our last night in New Orleans. We are honestly sick of eating Cajun food for the last three days. We were a little concerned because we did have a to go cocktail in her hands when we walked into this very nice establishment. Nobody said a single thing or even flinched, which truly shouldnt surprise us due to the location. We sat at the large bar and was greeted in a reasonable amount of time. This is a very nice and upscale kind of restaurant, so it's always surprising when you see people sitting down with their baseball caps on. We ordered a pasta dish, aside of meatballs and bread. It's a crime to leave leftover pasta sauce, so the bread was needed. It did not disappoint. We both had a glass of red wine, which after the second glass, we should've just bought the bottle. I believe it was $15 a glass which after looking on the bill was more expensive than the food. Everything was very delicious and met our expectations for our last night in New Orleans. read more

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I was in New Orleans for a conference and stopped by Gianna for dinner with a friend. We had such a lovely time with great food and a great atmosphere. It's a beautiful restaurant with plenty of space for dining. We stopped by during the week so reservations were easy to make. We loved the ambiance and it's great for catching up with friends or even a date night. The service was great! Our server was charming, made us feel welcomed and took good care of us. For dinner we shared a pizza, meatballs and I had the lamb lasagna. Everything hit the spot especially the lamb lasagna. I was a little nervous about the mushrooms since they aren't my favorite, but I really enjoyed it! I would order it again and would highly recommend. The drinks were also really good. Gianna is be great for a full meal or for after work drinks. Overall we had a great time and I will definitely return next time I'm in New Orleans. read more

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Delicious I'll be back super impressed with the freshness ambiance and authentic dishes!!! Great cocktails too! read more

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So great every time. Usually easy to get a reservation. Love the drinks and food. Great friendly staff

Beautiful restaurant with lively attentive staff. Chopped salad , drum fish sautéed, yellow fin tuna crude, and ridollete soup. All was delicious. read more

I was in New Orleans for my birthday, and i decided to have my dinner at Gianna! I absolutely loved it! Thank you , especially my waiter! He made my birthday extraaa special ! They even gave me a cute surprise ( meatball with a candle) and the menu says happy birthday Marlene! LOVE ITTTT! The food was delicious! And the service is impeccable! If you're ever in New Orleans pls stop by and grab some delicious food! The ambiance of the restaurant and service is top tier! read more

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Everything perfect from moment I stepped in. Peche jammed so we came here and I will never regret that life. Son loved it. read more

Gianna Restaurant - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Beautiful restaurant with an nspired menu. The marinated beets and broccolini are winners as are the short rib bolognese and drum acqua pizza. Friendly staff. read more

Amazing Italian food with super modern & cute atmosphere! We were a party of 11 celebrating a friend's birthday on a Wednesday evening. Our server was Terrie and she did a phenomenal job of explaining the menu, answering our questions, and also giving recommendations when we couldn't decide (most of us had 2-3 options we were stuck between because it all sounded so good!) I would say she went above and beyond my expectations for a server. I drank the Il Piccionne which is similar to a spicy margarita but tastes even better. It was a large glass, not skimpy on the tequila, and so smooth. For an app I had the calamari. Hands down the best calamari I've ever tasted. Would absolutely order again. My meal was the lamb lasagna, which came with a fresh and delicious side salad. The lamb lasagna gets a lot of hype in these reviews and for good reason! It was absolutely delicious. My only regret is that I couldn't eat more of it before getting full I didn't try any of their desserts bc we had birthday cake, but their selections look delicious. I would love to try their espresso martini since all the drinks we ordered were so good. Great spot for dates, treating someone to a nice dinner, or celebratory meal. Will for sure be back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place because the ambiance was great and the food absolutely delivered, but unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. We had a reservation at 8:30 PM and weren't seated until 9:00, which wasn't a big deal, but the restaurant technically closes at 10. Once seated, things didn't improve. In the first hour and a half, we had still only received our first round of drinks. When we mentioned we'd like to start with appetizers and hold off on entrées, our waiter responded by saying the kitchen was closing soon--while literally looking at his watch and rolling his eyes. It immediately made us feel rushed. I also had to ask for my glass of wine twice in the span of 30-45 minutes because I still hadn't received it. At the end of the meal, he kept clearing plates while we were still eating, which was uncomfortable and unnecessary. One of us ended up going to the bar ourselves just to get more drinks because he never checked back in. When our waiter found this out, he proceeded to berate us for making him look bad. The entire experience felt like he was trying to turn the table as quickly as possible rather than provide any level of hospitality. To top it off, he dropped the check on the table and said, "There's no gratuity added--I trust y'all to include that," which just didn't sit right given the level of service. It's disappointing because the atmosphere and food were genuinely great, but the service made it hard to enjoy the night. I'd consider giving it another try, but only in hopes of a completely different service experience. read more

Ended up seated at a small 2 top at the back, which was honestly great because it wasn't as noisy back there (although did feel like had to talk a bit loud & listen closely to hear my friend for most of dinner). Wasn't super hungry so got the chopped salad and a side of potatoes in case the salad wasn't enough. Honestly didn't even need the potatoes. The salad was as soooo good. Second time I've had a great salad here. Decent pasta options as well, just wasn't craving pasta on this last visit. Server was nice and energetic and made sure when my drink was low that a new one was on its way. read more

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Must admit I am very surprised this restaurant is in NOLA. The menu and cuisine is so different yet so delicious that if you are willing to try different cuisine while in NOLA... this is your spot. The ambiance is quaint. It's perfect for friends gathering or an 1st date. The plates can be shareable and so glad we shared! Not your typical Italian dishes. Extremely unique and beyond tasty! The desserts were DELICIOUS! The service was perfect. Since it was my 1st time, the wait staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about their menu. Some dishes were their recommendation... and they were right! Stop by ... try Gianna out... price point is $$$$, but it's worth every penny!!! read more

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We had a reservation for five at 9PM and was sat promptly. We ordered drinks and 5 appetizers and 3 of the apps came at 10:05 and they had to refire the other two. Had to remind them about my unsweetened iced tea. The two waitstaff were not working together at all. When the 2 refired apps came the waiter asked if it was worth the wait. Dinner showed up around 11 and was very good and the manager stopped by to ask how it was and we voiced our concerns and how the table behind us(also a party of 5 was served before us and how the waiters at that table were working together) was almost finished before we had our dinner served. She offered free dessert but when the bill came all desserts were on there. While the manager was fixing our bill we ordered coffee and it was cold so we had to reorder. The food was very good but the service was not(# of our party are in the service business). While we did TIP(TIPS is To Insure Proper Service) it was not very much. We will not go back next year. read more

Really good modern Italian and a great night sitting at the bar trying different dishes with friends. Great service. The mafaldi was really good and the bucatini was just outstanding. I will be back next time I'm in town. Decent wine list also, the som is a cool guy. read more

It was just starting to return to seasonal norms last week when our party of 4.5 (a 6 year old in tow) strolled into Gianna for dinner. We have some serious food snobbery among our ranks, especially when we are within the Italian category. Fresh pasta made at home is not an anomaly in our world. We all ordered the family style prix fixe for $65. What. A. Feast. Everything from the chopped salad (olives, baby lettuces, parm, and a light heat in the after taste) to the garlic cheese bread to those meatballs were prepared with expert care. But the show stopper? The Amatriciana. The pasta was perfectly made and the sauce. The sauce was drink-it-like-it's-soup good. We added on a hunk of their puccia bread to literally wipe the bowl clean and it was a food memory I will snuggle with at night. And yes, the pizza was good, and yes, the drum was lovely, but man. That pasta... and I make a LOT of pasta. That is something truly special. To close, butterscotch budino and lemon mousse cake - both were exceptional, but we all swooned over the butterscotch. This was all backed by some solid (and patient, we did have that 6 year old) service. Was it cheap? Nope. But was it something that will live in my food memory for years to come? Abso-ducking-lutely. read more

When I first moved to New Orleans, my very first meal in the city was at Gianna. I live just around the corner, so it's become one of my go-to spots ever since -- the kind of place you can keep returning to and still find something new to love. I usually order the "Feed Me" tasting menu when I want the full experience. The kitchen picks a progression of dishes, and it always feels balanced -- a little antipasti to start (their meatballs are hard to beat), handmade pasta that steals the show (the ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms is worth writing home about), and a hearty main. Dessert, like the butterscotch budino, is rich but never overdone. The space itself is airy and welcoming, but one of my favorite parts is being able to sit outside on a nice evening with my Chihuahua at my feet. It's an easy, neighborhood luxury -- having restaurant-quality Italian right around the corner but still casual enough that I can bring the dog. Gianna manages to feel both special and comfortable. Whether it's a first-night-in-town memory, a weeknight dinner al fresco, or a "treat yourself" tasting menu, it always delivers. read more

We came here after after going to another place to have breakfast and were not attended to, so after about five minutes we walked out and while walking down the street we saw this place and looked it up on Yelp and decided to give this place a try and glad we did. The service was great and it seems like everyone from the courthouse and surrounding corporate businesses come here for lunch. We came on a weekday around noon and it was pretty busy. We walked here, but there is parking on the street right out front. I had the Lamb Lasagna and it was different but great. Prices are fair, I am comparing to California prices. read more

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I've never paid more for small portions in my life. Food was good, but if you give me soup to go, I expect to at least fill part of the container. When I tell you, there was barely anything in there I really mean it. Pasta dishes were incredibly small... almost as if they split it btwn 3 people?? Good food, but not worth it . Don't come here hungry you won't be satisfied. 4/10 and thats generous read more

Gianna Restaurant - 80% of the $12 soup they gave us - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food deserves 5 stars. Hands down, it's great. It's so good I'm gonna leave 5 stars in spite of the wine list by the glass.

Food was exceptional. Unique Italian with a Louisiana influence. Waitress was friendly and helpful. They do have done rough edges though. Bread was undercooked, lasagna was overcooked. Could have been more hospitable in replacing an overcooked meal. They were almost offended when we didn't order alcohol. Still, a terrific dinner in a lovely setting. read more

Nice place to try. The pork chop was amazing, just be hungry, 16oz pork chop is a lot. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were great. They were super helpful explaining the menu and made great recommendations. One thing, highly suggest making reservations if you want a table. read more

LOVED!! The ambiance of Gianna is stunning, and I can't speak more highly of our service. From the hostess to our waiter, everyone is so accommodating, attentive, and kind. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and offered excellent advice. My drink was "the harvest" and it was delish! If you like sweeter drinks, I recommend! To start, we got the "provola" as an appetizer. A flavor bomb in our mouths!! This was delicious and the best thing I had all night. The Italian sausage had a great flavor topped with the best cheese. For our entrees we got the "ricotta gnocchi" and the "orecchiette pesto alla trapanese." My gnocchi was a great texture, not mushy at all. Highly recommend Gianna! read more

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10/10 from entrance to exit. Every member of the staff friendly and inviting. Stephen our server was exceptional ! The food absolutely amazing , the ambiance - perfection. I was chilly and offered a pashmina wrap upon taking a seat and it was the chef kiss. Highly recommend ! read more

Went here a few nights ago for the first time and I am so glad I did! The food was incredible, service was great and the restaurant is so beautiful inside! I'm vegetarian so I was kind of limited on what I could get, but the options that they did have were amazing! My friend and I got the ciabatta bread and the puccia bread and both were incredible! I loved the Rich cheesy garlic flavor in the ciabatta bread. The puccia bread was nice and buttery made from pizza, though they said. I enjoyed them both and the marinara sauce was divine! For my entrée, I got the corn ravioli as that was one of the few vegetarian entrées on the menu. The flavor absolutely blew me away! It was so rich and so flavorful and the corn with the ricotta balance really well. It's not often I have something so good. The only complaint was that the portion was really small for me, I am a big eater and I could've probably had at least two of these. But considering how heavy in calories, it probably was, it's a good thing. I only had one. lol. Just a little pricey though, but at a high-quality place like this, it's what to expect. Can't wait to come back! read more

Gianna Restaurant - Corn ravioli - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Specified a nut allergy before placing order. Recieved a dessert with nuts in it. Please, please be careful in telling your server your allergies and triple checking everything put in front of you. Food was prepared well and tasted great, portions are small, drinks are relatively expensive. Great atmosphere and location. read more

We made a spur of the moment decision to go to Gianna after a Tales of the Cocktail event. It was dimly lit with a "high end vibe" and some liveliness at the bar. It seems like a good date night spot. We walked in as a party of 2 with no reservation with no issues. Because the hostess entered the phone number that's attached to my Resy account, the server and kitchen were automatically notified about my shellfish allergy. Our server was amazing and super knowledgeable about the menu. He was so attentive and concerned, even double checking if I could have dishes with anchovies. He's tried most dishes and offered some recommendations. I went with his suggestion of the tagliatelle alla bolognese. I liked it. I wish they also had a dish with braised short ribs. My cousin went with the rigatoni. She enjoyed it. She said everything was delicious, but said her pasta was a bit hard. She also said that her margarita was a bit too strong for her liking. She couldn't finish it. We agreed that the portions could be bigger for the price point, but to be fair both pasta dishes were listed under the primi section of the menu. Before that, we had the chopped salad and meatballs. I don't have anything to say about those dishes, but we cleared those plates as well. The dessert menu was tempting, but we had to leave to head to our next event. I was bummed that we couldn't do the "Feed me family style menu" because we were only two people. I 'd like to go back with a group to try that. I'm on a quest to visit all the James Beard award nominated restaurants, so I'm glad I could check this one off my list. read more

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A beautiful dining room, bright and clean too. Service was a little slow despite only a few other tables only. The servers took a while to bring water and not very attentive. Foods quality was good. The pasta and meatballs were delicious. Cheese pizza was a little dry, prefer more sauce. Garlic bread was crunchy and cheesy. Soup was nice, just all little salty but hub likes it. read more

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Gianna's is in walking distance from the New Orleans Convention Center and we were looking for an upscale spot for a semi-large group. The staff were able to accommodate us and very helpful with food and drink suggestions for a bunch of first timers to New Orleans. The drink menu offers a great selection of iconic New Orleans favorites (I had a Sazerac or two) as well as seasonally inspired home recipes. On the suggestion of our waitress I ordered the Lamb Lasagna. Such flavor and so different, it's like being hugged by an Italian nonna. Wonderful spot away from the French Quarter. read more

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Food was not good. Chef appears to be a zealot. We asked for mushrooms on our salami pizza and the waiter said the chef said "no." No modifications allowed. I wished we would have known that before we drove across town to come here. We like mushrooms. They have them on another pizza. When we asked why, we were given an extremely hokey answer. "Our chef sources locally and we only have so much on our ingredients and we only have enough for our mushroom dishes." Does it look like i believe in the tooth fairy?? It's not a great idea to love your own way of cooking so much that you forget you need happy customers. My husband and i came to NOLA. Ive been on keto for months. This was going to be my one Italian carbs meal. Why waste that in some chef's idea of what we should be allowed to have on our pizza. We came to this restaurant and it's a bust. I just ordered a burrata salad special. It was majorly over salted. My husband stopped eating it. He ordered the salami pizza. I tried it. We both could not eat it. The salami was so old it smelled and i spit it out. Total bummer. Thumbs down. read more

Sat at the bar, excellent service. I just have to say this is the best calamari I have had since my last trip to The North End in Boston The perfect combination of crispy and tender with a real taste of the sea, not simply battered flavorless circles you get at most places. Also had one of their in house made pasta dishes and it was equally impressive. read more

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This is a place for drinks and apps, not a full dinner. It's a pricey menu with small portions. Service was kind of average. 2 servers helped our table of 4 and we felt like they were rushed us as soon as we sat down. It's an upscale restaurant and the ambiance is classy. The meatballs and pizza were good but it's an Italian restaurant so thats the bare minimum expectation. read more

So much to choose from in NOLA and I'm so glad the hubby chose this spot. Packed full of flavor, the meatballs and lamb lasagna were amazing!!! read more

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Chloe was absolutely wonderful as our host. From the moment we walked in, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel welcome. She was attentive, organized, and handled everything smoothly, from seating to managing the flow of guests. Her energy and friendliness really set the tone for our evening, and it made the experience feel special from start to finish. Chloe is clearly great at what she does, and I can't recommend her enough if you're visiting the restaurant. read more

A lovely spot with nice ambiance. I got the special lamb/beef pasta. The meat was so good and the pasta al dente. It was a good bowl of pasta and I inhaled it in minutes. I also got the panna cotta with seasonal fruit and the strawberry was lovely. I would be back again if I'm craving pasta! read more

Gianna Restaurant - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Impeccable service from the gracious and friendly staff. Antonio took excellent care of us. Food was to die for and reasonably priced. Decor was modern and tasteful. Quint size but perfect for date night. Highly recommend read more

Gianna Restaurant - Lamb Lasagna - Wine Bars Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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