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La Contea

4.2 (192 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Tour of Italy
Elise B.

Came here with some friends for restaurant week and the inside was very calming and elegant. We had not been able to catch up with each other for months, and we appreciated that our server was attentive, but never made us feel rushed. We ordered drinks to start and take advantage of happy hour prices. I ordered the blackberry moonshine margarita, and it was very light and refreshing. Definitely could see myself getting carried away on these if not careful as it was so good! They also brought out rolls and olive oil/pesto combo to start. The rolls were good, but could have used a little more butter or garlic for some flavor. I expected the oil/pesto to have some flavor and it didn't have any. It was a disappointing start, but the rest of the food made up for it. I picked the crawfish wontons as my appetizer, and they were delicious. The sweet chili sauce on the side was perfection. I wish the wontons had a little more filling, but I also understand the delicate balance of having them too full vs just full enough. I went with the tour of Italy for my entrée, so I could try a little bit of the best. The alfredo was good, but not my favorite. The chicken parm didn't come over noodles, but I assume that was because it was a noodle heavy dish with the other entrees. The lasagna was fabulous and I will definitely order that again! For dessert, I ordered the lemon mascarpone cake and it was amazing. The small details made this truly the star of the night. The little shreds of white chocolate and the strawberries ... delightful. I would like this to be my new go-to cake order for my birthday. If Italian food is your jam, this is definitely somewhere that you have to try.

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Sarah W.

My dining experience here was fantastic!! I could go on and on about how much I love La Contea. I was in town visiting relatives a couple weekends ago and we decided to go here for dinner on Saturday because it's my cousin's all-time favorite restaurant. We made a reservation so being seated was super easy. There was live music, and even though we were seated pretty close to the speaker, it wasn't too loud. The guy that was singing had an incredible voice and the song choices were classy. The lights inside are dimmed so it felt cozy (my grandmother did need to use my phone's flashlight to read the menu though, so keep that in mind if you have poor eyesight in low lighting). Our server was super nice! I didn't catch her name but she's British. She remembered my family's orders from previous times they'd been there (and apparently she'd only been their server once before)! She answered all questions thoroughly and treated us like family. The food was fantastic and I can't wait to come again! To start, they gave us a basket of bread with herby olive oil, and our server also offered to give us the last batch from the oven! I ordered the Tour of Italy (chicken parm, fettuccini Alfredo, and lasagna) because I couldn't decide on just one thing. My favorite was the lasagna, but everything I tried was delicious: the rolls, arancini, fettuccini Alfredo, chicken parm, lasagna, and crème brûlée for dessert. My family said they also used to have a chocolate lava cake (if I'm remembering correctly) and it was their favorite dessert but apparently it's no longer being offered as of writing this. But maybe they'll bring it back someday and I'll get to try it. We got the crème brûlée instead and it was great. It had the perfect amount of crispy sugar on top and the custard wasn't curdled, bubbly, or grainy like at some other places I've been. The portions are really big and are super reasonably priced! All of us had leftovers and they actually reheat really well. I'm excited to come here again in the future and try more things! Or maybe I'll just get the lasagna again because I loved it so much.

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CJ F.

The food is good. There are gluten free options. There's not any vegan options on the menu but the waitstaff are very accommodating. The ambiance is very nice. It's a great place for Adults. Not children. It's old fashioned dining with tablecloths and candles. If you are lucky there's a lounge singer preforming but we've been every year for the past 3 years for Easter and it has only happened 1time for us but you might get lucky. Mostly it's a nice taped music playing softly in the background so you can hear your companions and enjoy your meal. It's a little pricey. We go for special occasions. The waitstaff and the management's willingness to correct an issue shows not only their professionalism but just how much they value their customers.

Jay L.

Visited last week. Everything was wonderful and the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable of selections and wine pairings.

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Alicia H.

Food was top tier Server name was Amber she was absolutely amazing her attention to detail and level of kindness 10/10 Restaurant was nice, truly a hidden gem in our city.

Tomato Basil Bisque
Destinee R.

Dined in for a graduation dinner and the food was amazing. Our servers were attentive and quick with speed. The food was served hot and fresh. The chicken parmigiana was seasoned well and was crispy. LOVED the tomato basil soup! The cocktails were light and refreshing.

Chicken Picatta
Jackie D.

I've been here a few times now and the lunch specials are fantastic. Solid Italian food and lots of it, quick service, and a good place for a group. Both times I've had a Caesar salad with a Picatta, because I'm a sucker for a Picatta. The Chicken Picatta is part of the lunch special and is an enormous portion on top of a pile of pasta with a salad. The Salmon Picatta is not part of the lunch special, but it was cooked perfectly and also on top of a pile of pasta. Both had tons of capers and lemon flavor, which is my favorite part of Picatta, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The pizzas also look amazing! Definitely one of our go-to's for an office celebration since it's near the office and pricing is great. Will have to try for dinner soon!

Bourbon Sangria

Waitstaff was nonintrusive, entertaining, it didn't feel like you were being rush or overcrowded even though the restaurant was packed. The food was fresh and delectable. Live entertainment topped of the night. An experience you must try.

Garlic rolls
Hong-an T.

The ambiance is the perfect place for a nice dinner or lunch! There was very moody lighting so that everything was calm and elegant feeling. The service was great and we were seated very quickly . We got complimentary garlic rolls which were so good! I ordered the chicken parm and my friend ordered the carbonara. Both were amazing and I would come back again!

Shrimp Florentine
Ashlyn Y.

La Contea is a great staple Italian restaurant. The food is extremely authentic bringing the taste of Florence, Venice and Sicily in one place. We started out with the fried calamari which is always delightful - it's light, fluffy, and leaves you wanting more. I love how there is a pianist to play wonderful music, really sets the ambiance! We each ordered different dishes that really hit the mark! The service was quick and prompt - very friendly server and took exceptional care of us. Highly recommend if seeking authentic Italian food!

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May G.

Came here for a wedding rehearsal party. The seafood pasta, calamari, and tiramisu was really good.

Linguini Carbonaro
Maggie T.

The food here was super good! I got the carbonara, and it was delicious. The service was also excellent. I will say that although this place wasn't super fancy, the music was quiet. Take what you will from that. Overall, I had an excellent experience here and will definitely be returning.

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6 years ago

The best lasagna I've ever had. I am not even a huge Italian food person and this place is amazing! 100% recommend!

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We are delighted that you enjoyed everything! Come back and see us!!

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