East of Italy
New Orleans Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA, 70122
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Address :
New Orleans Lakefront Arena
New Orleans, LA, 70122 - Phone (504) 286-1022
- Website https://www.eastofitaly.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Paisley F.
I went here for my date and passed up the place we originally intended to go. I was amazed by how beautiful it was inside, like i had stepped from a parking lot like any other right into italy. The food was fantastic, it didnt take long to come out, everything was from fresh, and the ambiance was perfect for a romantic date. Ahead at the top of the restaurant there was a bar so this would be great for casual occaisions too. My only complaint is the music. I know its traditional for new orleans to play jazz everywhere, but it dampered the experience of "stepping intol italy." One other problem is the location. It would have made a much more beautiful lakefront restaurant so you can see the water and the sun over it through the windows. Instead you get a 'lovely' view of the supermarkets parking lot. Definetly coming back here!
(4)Lien L.
I went here last night with my family with a giant party. We pretty much filled up the entire restaurant. Everyone at my table got steak - I got the lasagna. The lasagna was a good portion. It came with two of the most delicious breadsticks ever. The sauce, noodles, cheese, and meat ratio was even. The only problem I had with the lasagna was that the meat was kind of off. I asked my mom to taste it and she said it was just the sauce on the meat. Everyone else had steak and they said it was delicious. Salad was good. Corn and crab chowder was good. We got the cheesy bread to share and it was very delicious too. Service was good. My glass of sprite was never empty. Great restaurant overall. I'd go here again. :) oh! I saw people ordering pizza....and it looked so good. I'm going to try it next time.
(4)Christina P.
The food is mediocre, generic pizzeria-type food. They offer sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and other entrees. The restaurant offers a full bar, which has been useful on several post-exam afternoons. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I come here on my breaks at UNO sometimes when I am in the mood for something more than subway or the on-campus dining options. However, I wouldn't dine here often if there were other options close-by with table service. The service can be inattentive, and there never seems to be any managers (or adults) on the floor. The servers are always young kids in their early twenties/late teens, and you get what you'd expect. The food doesn't seem particularly fresh and can be quite bland. Overall, I am glad it's there as an option, but I am afraid if anything else were to pop up in the area, I would be quick to frequent the newer establishment.
(3)Melissa D.
Nice, attractive, clean and welcoming restaurant. Our server was very friendly and efficient, too. Unfortunately, I don't think I would come back here--the food was okay, but pretty bland, and I don't think I'd make an effort to eat it again. Would have been helped by a few extras, like some ketchup or hot sauce, or marinara for the extremely bland bread sticks. Salad was fresh, but the tomatoes were inedible. Pasta and broccoli were overcooked, potatoes were a bit burnt, etc. I feel a little bad giving them such a poor review, but we came here based on their high Yelp rating, so I feel it's only fair to offer my honest opinion.
(2)Kayla H.
Came from California and at here on a Monday afternoon. The food was really good (we had the Cheese bread, meatball sandwich and veggie pizza) and the server was very attentive. Thank you!
(5)Momo B.
PHOTOS TELLS IT ALL I can tell you this for a fact, the clientele was mostly male and they didn't come here for quiche. If the food was that awful as some reviewers have emphasized, why then is it so busy for lunch ? Cajun Crawfish pasta was the obvious choice. Made with generous count of Cajun seasoned crawfish tails, red onions, jalapenos and topped with a spicy cream sauce that submerged my penne pasta. All of the ingredients melded perfectly together and the flavor was delightfully scrumptious. So good , there was nothing left after I had squeegeed off any remnants of the sauce with my garlic flavored breads. Pasta meals include a side Caesar salad that is mixed with a wonderful tangy tasting mustard flavored dressing and crispy croutons. Definitely not out of a pre-mixed package. All in all for a first time experience, I am sold as a fan of East of Italy. To be most honest, I can't wait for my next lunch to try their lunch specials. The lunch specials include a choice of either 2 or 3 items: Soup of the Day, Small Salad of your choice from the salad section of the menu, half a sandwich from a predefined choice of six, or french fries that are prepared three different ways.
(4)Andrea F.
Today was my first time in a couple of years. I had sworn off East of Italy when I had horrible service. But, people change, wait staff changes, so I decided to give another chance. I was promptly seated upon arrival. My drink and food order were taken quickly. The restaurant was very neat and clean. There were white table cloths on the tables, with the heavy white paper on top, I'm guessing for ease of clean-up. The waitress was friendly. There were a couple of other patrons when I showed up, and more showed up after I did. The side caesar salad that came before my meal left a lot to be desired. The lobster ravioli was really pretty darn awesome, in my opinion. The brownie started off awesome. The small piece of cardboard I found in the brownie was not cool. I had to practically throw my credit card to the waitress to just get out. It may be a couple more years before I decide to come back. I'm not too sure about this place.
(3)Misty T.
So this place isn't bad, but it's not the bomb.com either. I have a pretty high salt intake tolerance but I reached my limit with this place. I ordered the Cajun Crawfish which seems popular on yelp and if comes with Caesar salad and breadsticks. Boyfriend got the lunch special (muffuletta & garlic/Parmesan fries). So I was eating my salad when I realized it doesn't taste like Caesar salad at all. So I dip my fork in the dressing and tasted it without the lettuce. It was intensely garlicky. So my salad was too salty to finish so I put it aside and then my pasta came out with bread sticks. Took a bite of my pasta, and realized it's just as salty too. Don't get me wrong, it's good once I consumed some water and got use to it. I still couldn't finish it but I made sure I ate all the crawfish bits though (which was a lot by the way). I couldn't even look at my bf's fries dusted in garlic and Parmesan. My waiter was very pleasant so I tipped her and went on my way. Overall. I say it's too salty for me to return but there's definitely some flavor and friendly service in this cute little Italian restaurant.
(3)Leon P.
I am almost at a loss for words on this place. My wife and I went there after watching a basketball game at UNO. The server greeted us prompted and immediately got our drink order. ( the service was the only decent part , but the place was virtually empty). Nevertheless, the server was very nice. My wife ordered a chicken parm. sandwich which was basically cut up GRILLED chicken and mixer tells with some very bland marinara. I was thinking it would be a piece of chicken Parmesan on bread, but nah. I got the chicken and sundried tomato pasta. It came with a Caesar salad that was just ok. The pasta was very overcooked and a little mushy. The sauce was runny. It actually had a little flavor but virtually anyone can make something have flavor. The breadsticks were pretty terrible. They were flat and came out of the freezer. I almost feel bad for this place. This may get a 2 or even a 3 star restaurant if it were not in such a culinary driven part of the USA. There are Italian restaurants at the same price point that COMPLETLY trump this place. This place seriously needs to up their game. Breakdown: Pros: 1. Service is decent Cons: 1. Food is bland and pasta is over cooked. 2. The chicken parm sandwich is not a chicken parm sandwich. 3. Lack of fresh ingredients.
(1)Chris M.
It's food enough. Nothing really stands out in my 2 times but the manicotti, that was good stuff. And Nick Cave came in, sat down, and kept staring at my family while sipping wine. Pizza is good.
(3)Kristopher A.
Solid Italian dining option. Only Italian option in the immediate area. Ambience is good and have always had good service.
(3)Galia B.
While the restaurant's overdone exterior (especially in a lakeview strip mall) made me crane my neck to check for fountains with cherubs, its chic and relaxed interior--cozy booths, bar, wood floors, plenty of light, makes it feel like a casual neighborhood Italian bistro--an authentic place for pizza and tiramisu without the kitsch and exorbitantly high prices. There aren't a lot of these left nowadays, and I've got a soft spot for them. I got the lunch special of a half sandwich and fries for $8.50: garlic butter Parmesan frites with a chicken mozzarella feta avocado sandwich my server kindly recommended. I got there at 11 and by 11:30 the place was filling up with large parties of local peeps, but my food came out right away and my server remained sweet and attentive. The fries were wonderful with a sweet subtle garlic flavor accented by crisp threads of Parmesan. The sandwich bread was soft-bellied and crunchy as all good italian bread should be but its ingredients felt haphazardly thrown together without much care. Not a well-balanced ratio of mozz to feta, avocado with some brown spots, and cold, flavorless chicken breast which obviously wasn't marinated or grilled! I enjoyed the concept of the sandwich more than the reality, but would still return for the lovely environment and fun menu options to try (particularly the copious pasta options.)
(3)Georgette W.
The garlic cheeses bread was wonderful! Service was very attentive. My crawfish pasta was good little oily but yummy! My son ordered plain and dry spaghetti with chicken but they put butter on it so the super picky eater didn't eat much. Hubby's lobster ravioli was really good. We'd eat here often if we lived near by.
(4)Kelly R.
The pizza and the greek salad were awesome. I do love the table coverings. The kids had fun. The restaurant and restrooms are clean!
(5)Wanda N.
I love this restaurant! The food taste so heavenly!!! I highly recommend this restaurant! The Cajun chicken pasta & shrimp eggplant spaghetti is delicious, a must try!!!!!!!:) highly recommended!
(5)John T.
Not very good pizza but if you need pizza it will get the job done. That is about the best I can say about it. Nothing exciting but sometimes pizza doesnt need to be.
(2)Jennifer H.
I've been here a several times for lunch and the only item I've ever really enjoyed was the crawfish pasta. The crawfish pasta is very good. I like my food spicy, so since this dish is highly seasoned and spicy, it appeals to me. There are many breaded items on the menu and each time I get one, there is too much of the bread crumbs, and it has always been kind of soggy. In addition, any items containing shrimp are a little undercooked and not "clean" or deveined. For this reason, when ordering from this restaurant, I have to stick with soup or a plain salad.
(2)Brigitte B.
Do not waste your time or money going to this restaurant. I visited this restaurant today for the first time and I will not go back. I visited today with my family of four, it began with standing at the door waiting to be seated at which point no one came to seat us. I finally asked another customer "do you seat yourself? " and they politely replied "Yes". That should've been my first clue to turn around and walk right back out the door that I came in. The service was pathetic. It took the waitress about 20 minutes to get our drinks to us and when the drinks did come, they were incorrect! She still hadn't even taken our order for dinner at this point. The food took approximately an hour to come out after ordering and then when it did come out only three of our meals came out. I was extremely irritated at this point as you can imagine. We waited another 10 minutes for the additional meal which still did not come out. I finally asked to speak to a manager about this situation and quickly realized he was an idiot as well. He did not apologize for any inconvenience, he asked me if I wanted my meal boxed to go, and he was not in the least accommodating. I told him that I did not want my meal to go that I would like for my child to be able to eat with the rest of the family if that was okay with him. The waitress did not return to the table and check on us to make sure we had drinks, or need anything. The food was just barely mediocre. We had to beg for go boxes and our bill. It was truly ridiculous. The food was definitely not worth the price. If there was a zero star rating, I would definitely rate this restaurant as a zero. Disgusted that I wasted my time and money on such a place. #EastofItaly
(1)Antonio C.
I was a little sceptical at first because there were no Italians to be found working here and just like I'd be skeptical of Italians making Chinese food, I was a little worried. I got the supreme pizza and it was awesome! Get some butter garlic sauce to dunk your pizza in also. Delicious! The young Asian girl who took my order was super friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very clean and newer. I did see a very mean looking and acting Asian lady in the back barking orders at the staff lol
(4)R. R.
We spend a lot of time eating at this restaurant which should tell everyone we like it. I hadn't eaten anything there yet that wasn't delicious. Salads are fresh, food arrives at a reasonable time and hot if it's suppose to be. The Italian Special sandwich is to die for. The bread used on the sandwiches are made fresh at the location from what I understand so it doesn't get any better than that. The place is not so crowded that we can't be seated each time we go, which pretty much leads me to hesitate giving it a good revue simply because we'd rather a lot of people don't know about it. Oh well, I did it anyway, hopefully people won't be knocking the doors down to get in and we can continue enjoying our excellent dining experience. No, I'm not related to anyone there, the food is simply delicious and the prices are reasonable. After reading the revues with 5 stars I totally agree with each one. The ones who leave less stars, well I hope they never come back because there's something wrong with them if they weren't completely satisfied with the food or the service.
(5)Lina T.
I didn't find out about this place until the owner was a guest speaker in my Intro to Entrepreneurship class. It's right by my college so my best friend and I decided to grab a quick lunch. We were originally worried about how long it would take since it's a sit-in and dine place. But we were in and out of there fairly quickly. We had the Mediterranean Hummus appetizer and each ordered a chicken wrap. The Mediterranean Hummus was okay. I've had better at Reginelli's restaurant. The wrap was different than any other wrap I'd had, but the service however was lacking. My friend knew the waitress through someone else and she was barely seen the entire time we were there. She was there to take our order and give us our check. The food was delivered by someone else. I wouldn't mind going back and trying some pasta or pizza. I still have a gift card that was distributed during the owner's presentation to use. Overall, the atmosphere felt carefree and it was a quiet place to eat. People were considerate of others and spoke with indoor voices. The inside was smaller than I anticipated but the decor made up for it. They have a bar that you can sit at also and get some drinks I believe. Don't let appearances deceive you. Although the parking lot and location isn't nice to the eyes, it wouldn't hurt to try this place out!
(4)Greg M.
Been here several times. I highly recommend the lobster ravioli.it was very good. The prices are kinda steep on certain items but from my experiences u get what u pay for and they are worth it. The service is also very good
(4)Andrew W.
Had the flatbread. Expertly cooked and very tasty. Good crisp bread with a mice finish on the cheese. Service was great as well. I wanted to order 1 of everything but, couldn't. A very nice atmosphere as well. Highly recommended.
(5)Glenn F.
Tough to get a good read on this place. Went for lunch. It was completely empty. Nice interior, everything was clean. Not much atmosphere... terrible adult contemporary, instrumental music was playing the entire time. The server was very good, though. I had the Chicken Parmesan entree, which came with a good-sized salad. The chicken was grilled and unbreaded and served with a very large amount of pasta. Wasn't terrible but wasn't great, either. If you are thinking about this place, I'd suggest Two Tony's instead.
(3)Katie W.
I'm really torn on this rating, I wish there was a 3 1/2. I love the food here - they have lots of vegetarian options and everything I've tried has been delicious. Nice atmosphere, pretty casual. Unfortunately, most of my experiences here have been mediocre to poor in terms of service, so I can't go higher than the 3. Sorry, y'all.
(3)Joe L.
I was told by a friend that this place was awesome. He was right on. Immediatly after walking through the front door you feel at home. Its a very comfortable place and the lighting is nice. The service is hard to beat as well. Atmoshere is very important IMO. I went there to try the spagetti but asked the waiter for suggestions. I took the waiters advice and ordered the cajun crawfish pasta. I was not sure about the sliced jealapenos but it was a perfect compliment to a fabulous meal. I will be back here soon and often.
(4)Bill W.
East of Italy is a hit, the atmosphere is great and they have some outdoor seating. It is Italian cuisine but they offer some very excellent vegetarian options. I love the avocado sub almost as much as the spinach and artichoke sub. Also, the hummus is some of the best in NOLA. They make all their breads in-house and the prices are excellent. I took my valentine there for lunch and we got out for $30. with the tip. If you are visiting Kiefer Arena or just in the area put this place on your list.
(4)Tyler S.
Good food, not that expensive, relaxed place to grab a bite. I'ma fan =)
(5)Oscar C.
The food is great and fresh. Our server was very friendly and the whole place is cheerful and vibrant.
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