I really wanted to love Tommy's, but it was just ok in my opinion. Upon first arrival, I thought I was in for a delicious meal. The restaurant has an old time Italian feel, very cool. The service was top notch. We started off with bread for the table, which was delicious. Then I ordered the Oysters Tommy which was also very good. My friend got the Crabmeat Canape and it's not all what we thought it would be...it was just a lump of crab meat. When it came to the entrees, I was underwhelmed. I got the Crabmeat Au Gratin, it was runny and fishy and not great. We were with a very large party and half loved their meals, and half didn't. Overall, Tommy's is fine but not someplace I will go back to on my next trip to NOLA.
(3)
Shelley G.
A must try! From the stuffed avocado to the bread pudding to the service Rene gave us! We love to try new restaurants that give us new ideas and new tastes! We found it! Me and the hubby were beyond satisfied! We were surprised! We would recommend this to anyone who visits New Orleans!
(5)
Angela S.
Loved the bruchetta, veal picatta, and black fish. Overall really enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)
Roger B.
We went to Tommy's to celebrate my wife's birthday. As always, she wants a special dinner for her special day. After tossing around a few ideas and reading some reviews, Tommy's rose to the top of her list. We made the reservations. We were a little late, but they had held our table. No complaints from the hostess. The dining area is actually three different rooms, one of which is in the bar area. We sat in what I took to be the main dining area. Nice old style wooden decor with plenty of mirrors to give the appearance of a larger room. They have a nice wine list, not too badly priced for a downtown restaurant. One strange quirk... Each menu had a slightly different wine list. I ordered a bottle of wine from my list, only to find out it was out of stock. The waiter then took the wine list out of the menu, apologized, gave me my wife's menu and asked if there was something we would like off the current list. We settled for a bottle of Jordan Cabernet. Settled isn't the right word, but I was looking forward to the bottle of Joseph Phelps Cabernet. We listened to the specials of the day. They sounded tempting but I wanted to try the Oysters Tommy and the Crabmeat Canape was seductively calling my wife's name. Great choices. We really liked the appetizers. I enjoy my charbroiled oysters, but this oyster dish went off in a totally different direction. Amazing taste and piping hot. My wife raved over the crabmeat. For the main meal, my wife ordered the Veal Sorrentina and I decided upon the Veal Marsala. She wasn't quite happy with her veal dish. It was good, the veal disappeared, but I think she thought she was getting something else because of the eggplant. I found my Veal Marsala to be excellent. Just what I was expecting. The sliced mushrooms and steamed green beans were the right touch to complement the Marsala sauce. We finished the meal by splitting a slice of chocolate pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
(5)
Aaron S.
I am a big fan of Tommy's Cuisine and have been for years. It is just like Irene's without having to walk all the way to the quarter. The menu is fantastic with classic creole sytled italian dishes. I ordered the softshell crab over linguini with crawfish sauce. A fantastic treat. My wife had the veal picatta special - maybe even better than the softshell crab. A must here is to start with thier Oysters Rockefeller - in my opinion they are the best in all of New Orleans. Yes, this is a big statement, and yes they use spinach (Antione's claims that they do not use spinach in the original recepie), but for me they are the bomb! When I crave Oysters Rockefeller, only Tommys can cure the craving. If you haven't tried thier Oysters Rockefeller, you are missing out! The service here is always first class. Old schoold waiters with italian accents, just add to the whole experience. For me, Tommy's represents one of the best choices in the Warehouse District.
(4)
Prachee M.
A romantic upscale ambiance welcomes you at Tommy's. Our party of four went there specifically in search of soft-shell crabs. Our waiter James was very knowledgeable about the menu and patient about repeating the specials, and answering our questions. He suggested a fried soft shell crab appetizer since some of us did not want to do an entree with it. This was not on the menu and turned out to be excellent. The hollandaise sauce it comes with is very very rich. The avocado-crab salad under-impressed, with two soft textures and 2 slices of pale tomatoes. The entree of red drum with crab and steamed broccoli was excellent. Dessert, bittersweet chocolate mousse, was disappointing; too milk chocolatey. Two things - our table was not under any overhead lights and the menu was hard to read by candlelight. James gave us his flashlight and we used the flashlight app on our Iphones. I wanted a full bodied balanced red and the first taste I got was of a Cab, very tannic, The second one, which I ended up having was medium bodied and still tannic. Overall the food, ambiance and service is excellent but quite pricey.
(4)
Greg G.
Went with a local friend. I thought I was in a movie. Everything and everyone was beyond excellent. This is a New Orleans place. Forget about those over-priced, ancient tourist traps in the Quarter. This...is New Orleans.
(5)
Damian G.
Had dinner earlier this week with customers the food and service were spot on! The water was attentive, knowledgable and humorous without being intrusive. Everyone loved the food. You can tell, it got really quiet for a while with only a few oh man is this ever good comments to be heard. I liked the ambiance as well. I had the veal special can't remember the name but man was it good. Medallions pounded flat in a lemon butter something with capers. Next time I'm in NOLA as Arnold would say "I'll be back".
(5)
Bob K.
I would have given this place 5 stars if not for the jerk of an owner. I had to direct a meeting there for my client and as I was setting up, the owner of Tommy's was extremely rude, asking where was I from. Luckily, I didn't eat there because of the meeting. However the employees were very pleasant such as Will who manages the place, Thomas who took care of us and specially Manuel who I thought was so nice in helping us out. Those guys were 5 stars, but the owner, eh. Won't go there to eat the next time I visit NOLA. The owner's attitude was kind of like the two idiots from Amy's Baking Company in Arizona. RUDE! As long as you don't have to deal with Tommy, the place is good, the staff are even better.
(2)
Julia F.
Fine service but chicken was overcooked and lettuce had brown ends. If I'm ordering from a cafeteria I'm ok with that but from a five star... Wine was great and I liked the atmosphere but food was disappointing. I had dessert too which was also only ok. Atmosphere, wine and service are strengths. Food is weakness.
(2)
Russ G.
Killer place! Rene was awesome! Turtle soup, crab stuffed avocado with the creole vinaigrette and Creole tomatoes was on point! The best part? Dessert! You have to try the bread pudding with the bananas foster, wow!
(5)
Giovanni O.
One of the best meals we had in New Orleans. A great fusion of New Orleans Cajun/Creole and classic Italian-American cooking. The seafood stuffed eggplant is out of this world.
(5)
Christine G.
Really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Tommy's Cuisine! The food & service was out of this world. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Navid T.
Don't waste your time. Google/Zagat told me this place would be great and Yelp told me it would be pretty good...Look's like Yelp was more accurate. The service was friendly but i'm all about the food and it was disappointing. I mean, it's good quality and all that but I was not blown away and I know there are other places in Nola that will blow me away...truth hurts?
(2)
Steve H.
Went with a big party. Ordered a bunch of appetizers, but none stood out all that much. They have three versions of oysters but none were all that noteworthy. I did order a cup of soup which I believe was a chowder type soup with crawfish or crab (can't remember now) with corn...this was pretty good...after dinner, I wished I just had a big bowl of the soup. For my entree I had the Louisiana drum cooked as fish of the day...they had three different preparations for the fish. Underwhelming and bland come to mind. Not impressed. So much so, that I only ate 2/3 of it and just didn't have the motivation to eat more. I didn't have dessert, but ordered coffee which was very weak. I think I've had better coffee at a gas station. In regards to service, food was served promptly, but there was mass confusion as to who ordered what dish as they were bringing out the food. The servers had NO clue which dish went with which diner...pretty sad. I'd definitely look to other places to eat.
(1)
Jed D.
Amazing food, service, and ambience. Rene was our server. His performance was Shakespearean. A little off the beaten path but worth the detour, we were pleasantly surprised by the old-world decor. Ensconced in art, music, and candlelight, we enjoyed a combination of Classic New Orleans and nouveau fare. The duck was cooked to the perfect texture and flavor. We had a party of seven so I could go on forever about the quality of the food; everyone raved. We topped it off with bowls of bread pudding and coffees. It was as if time stood still at Tommy's. It is on our list for the next trip to New Orleans.
(5)
Kalicia F.
My husband and some friends of ours went to Tommy's a few weeks ago. First of all it was not my first time here but I have not been in a long while. I think a huge red flag that this might have not been a good dinner suggestion was that it was pretty empty on a Friday night. My food was so underwhelming that I forgot what I had. Needless to say it was a huge disappointment. On a positive the service was pretty good though.
(2)
Stinky F.
I would not recommend this place based off of the service alone. We had a grumpy waiter, who penciled in his own tip (20%) at the end of the meal. I'm pretty sure that's illegal, but we let it go. Apparently the seafood dishes were really good. My chicken dish was mediocre. I enjoyed the turtle soup, but it wasn't the best I've had. I'm not sure how this place has such good reviews, maybe they experiencing friendlier service. There are better italian places around.
(2)
Kristina A.
Romantic and intimate. No reservations, just walked in. Myself, other patrons and staff were starring down a lady at a table next to me because of her loud cackle and obviously elevated voice level. She never got the hint, but we were all happy when she left. This is a nice restaurant people. Sotto voices please. I really don't care about your life enough to listen to you blab on about it next to me. ugh..... Other than that, the service was great. My boyfriend ordered turtle soup (tastes like chicken) and we both order the duck. It's a large portion, so we had to take half of it home, but was good. After dinner, enjoy a drink at their ELEGANT bar next door!!
(4)
Steve C.
Just about everything contributed to a wonderful experience. Ancient and elegant environment, fabulous food, well-dressed waitstaff so ingrained in the place they probably have no idea there's an outside world. I arrived early for dinner as I was heading to a concert that evening. No reservations, just walked in and found the hostess smiling and immediately accommodating. From the get-go Tommy's got it right. My martini was perfection. The waiter brought me an excellent amuse bouche bruschetta. My appetizer was the only glitch in the evening. I chose the Oysters Tommy, baked with Romano cheese, pancetta, & roasted red pepper. The flavor was just fine, but I found the oysters surprisingly small and some of them even tough, especially for the fall when oysters start coming into their prime. The entree was a home run: Veal Sorrentina. Pan seared veal layered with prosciutto, eggplant, & mozzarella, topped with a green onion & mushroom marsala sauce. Heaven on a plate. I surreptitiously used my bread to clean the plate in the manner your mother admonished you never to do. Couldn't help myself. Wine list is really quite good, and the Primitivo I chose with my veal was just right, at not so bad a price per glass. As my dinner progressed as did the time, the place started to fill very nicely, a testament to its popularity one surmises. I was on foot in the Warehouse district this evening so have no idea about parking, but did note valets out front. Frankly, I can't wait to go back.
(4)
Jess L.
This is my first negative review, and I feel very strongly about the terrible service I had here last week. I had had the longest day and was meeting a couple I hadn't seen in two years. I'm the one who suggested Tommy's and feel responsible since they came on my behalf. I hesitated about asking but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask about the "check-in" option for a free glass of wine. Our waiter rudely scoffed and said NO, turned away and scurried to the bar, whispering to his friends as they all turned to glare at us. I later realized it was Tommy's Winery so that was my bad. As we were eating, he never once refilled my water or asked if I'd like another glass of wine. As we were ordering dessert, he literally WALKED away while I was mid-sentence. We asked if he'd take a photo with two phones, and he sarcastically stated, "Great thing about the 21st century is that you can email it to each other instead." And then he stood there with his arms crossed after we paid waiting for us to leave. I wish I hadn't left a 25% tip, but I always do when receiving service. I'm a huge foodie and rarely come across a restaurant to which I won't return, but Tommy's is surely one now. I've never felt so disrespected at a restaurant.
(2)
Audrey K.
What a wonderful dining experience. We had a group of 10, and the service was impeccable. The bruschetta was nice. Several fish specials were available and they were a big hit. When it was time for dessert, there was no tiramisu left but Sergio came to the rescue and made a fresh batch for the party. Wonderful!
(5)
Cory S.
Went there last night. Party of 6. Food was good and the experience was OK. Nothing to really complain or rave about. A good middle of the road dinner spot.
(3)
Mike C.
I went to Tommys with a group of 3 on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. We were in town for a convention and it was a short walk to get her. I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant - very old school. We started off with some of the oyster appetizers which were great - Tommys special and Rockefeller. The one thing that I will say the waiter did not take our entree order until we were done eating the appetizer. We were not in a hurry but I like things to flow when Im out to eat. For dinner I went with the duck on the recommendation of the person sitting at the table next to me. They were locals and eat here often. They didnt steer me wrong - it was fantastic. Great spot to go - off the beaten path.
(4)
Mark R.
The Avocado Salad stuffed with Lump Crab was amazing!!! Veal was fantastic!!! Overall, the food was very good... a little pricey for my taste... thankfully the company was picking up the tab!!
(4)
Miliss C.
Went to Tommy's with a group of 11 for my birthday. They were very accomodating during the planning/reservation phase. The food was delicious as usual. We had appetizer platters-hot and cold. Waiter says it is good for groups as you get a taste of almost all the appetizers. Some of the entrees trout almondine, crabmeat sardeau, soft shell crab(large and delish),veal and eggplant, duck, fish special (fish overcooked). I loved the crabmeat sardeau filling but not too heavy. My only complaint is that the waiter was a bit snotty! This is not the first time I have had a server who is a little condescending and not quite accomodating! I was enjoying my celebration so I disregarded his attitude. That being said in New Orleans where there are lots of restaurants with good food-service can be a difference maker. They need to lose the 'tude with some fo their servers!! All in all we are repeat diners at Tommy's and find it a very good choice for special occasion dinners!
(4)
Sascha M.
They prevented a Family to enter because their son is autistic. What douschebags !!
(1)
Lynn P.
Excellent dining experience! My husband had the oysters rock and I had the crab appetizer - both were spectacular. For our entrees I had the duck and he had veal - both were excellent as well. The atmosphere is great and our waiter, Sam, made our dining experience even better. We will return to this restaurant soon.
(5)
Scott H.
Updated review: Steve is the name of that caricature of a waiter, and he's a perfectionist. He scans the dining room like an owl, acutely aware of everything that's going on. Service is still 5 stars- attentive, but unobtrusive- the way it should be. Unfortunately, they got knocked down from 5 stars to 4. For the first time, my food was not incredible. It was still good, but it didn't wow me like it usually does. The Oysters Tommy was a slightly over-baked, and my drum needed to be seasoned more thoroughly. Maybe they were having a slightly off night. Now, my dining partner had the Veal Sorrentina (veal layered with prosciutto, eggplant, and mozzarella, topped with a mushroom marsala sauce,) which was worthy of 5 stars. Overall, it wasn't a disaster, so I'll still be going back. It was just somewhat below what I expect of Tommy's. I just hope it was isolated and won't become a trend.
(4)
Mike C.
Very efficient wait staff. Food was overall flavorful, however my fish special was bland, at best. My wife's Veal Picatta was outstanding. Dimly lit restaurant. I kept squinting. I felt it was good but not worth the $100+ we dropped for 2 people.
(3)
Andrea H.
Very cute and quiet place. My coworkers and I were looking for a place to have a non-fried dinner and ended up at Tommy's. The service was friendly and attentive. I was impressed with the quality of the wines by the glass as well. Any place that has La Crema and Cakebread by the glass is just fine by me. I was a little disappointed that they ran out of sugar cubes for my champagne cocktail, but they found a work around so it was all good. They start you off with some amazing bruschetta. For the first course, I had the escargot and it was amazing. The butter based sauce looked like it was going to be way too heavy, but it was surprisingly light and delicious. Also a very interesting preparation on crostini with mushroom cups. For my main course, I had the shrimp linguine, which was also light and a smaller portion. I was happy about this because I was already stuffed by the time I finished the escargot. Delicious meal, great service, good times.
(4)
Marq T.
I actually want to give it 3 1/2 stars, but could not offer 4. I enjoyed the setting, and felt the the meal was good, but the main veal course lacked creativity. We did love the duck salad - 5 stars. I was disappointed when my server returned my change with big bills that forced me towards a 30% tip. The service was solid, but not that good. Oh, and he also picked up his tip before we left the table. Boo!
(3)
Scotty S.
The lamb was spectacular and the potatoes were like nothing I have ever had before (quite zesty for those with a bland palette). Even though the listing stated that the restaurant is not child friendly the staff went out of their way to accommodate our party with the "rug rats". Initially we were placed next to a raucous table but the loud obnoxious blonde was really too much. We could not carry on a conversation because of the shrill laughter. Without being at all phased, the staff moved us to a quieter table. Everyone loved their entrees, especially the crab. The veal was not the biggest hit though. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
R S.
Service and food here are alright: I shared mussels with a garlicky sauce with a friend, and had turtle soup. These dishes were not spectacular, but I've tried worse, and I wasn't expecting anything better either. My colleagues' dishes were of varied quality - almost all look standard and, according to them, 'tasted just fine', so it's not only my appetizers that left a so-so impression (fettuccine with shrimp, veal and a couple of desserts). So why the three stars? This place works well if there are no other choices open and you are in the area. This restaurant/bar/who-knows-what-else has a kitchen that closes at 11 pm, so it can come handy in certain circumstances. (However, so does La Boca, where I'll head next time that I'm in a situation of finding a decent place for dinner with 8 people all of the sudden.... I'm open to suggestions, so please message me if you know of a more reliable restaurant with tastier food that closes late)
(3)
Derek R.
Really good Italian restaurant in the Warehouse District. Highly recommend!
(4)
Ramon R.
Nice ambiance. Good food. Prefer other places in town. The wine bar is spectacular.
(4)
Seth D.
Italian is a bit of a misleading label for this place, but the food is great nonetheless. Ate at the bar with a few coworkers the night we arrived in New Orleans. We were a little mislead on not only the menu, but the "fanciness" as we arrived in clothes that would turn out to be a bit stuffy to a place that didn't have a single pasta on the menu, but we left happy and that's what's important. I had their version of a caprese salad, which was just ok, as was the asparagus. The wine selection was fantastic though, and the bottle of zin that we ordered was great. For the main course, my two colleagues each ordered the lamb and i ordered the duck. The duck was FANTASTIC! The dirty rice was great too. Finally, the frizzled sweet potatos set a new bar for delicious yams! Putting the whole package together and in context with other meals available in the area you can definitely do better than Tommy's, but it's a great meal in it's own right.
(3)
lin h.
I had the turtle soup. Not that good, but not that bad. Just blah. Would never order again esp at $8 for a cup. But, my entree was the veal sorrentina ($21), and it was friggin GOOD!! Definitely recommended. Will definitely go back and try 1 or 2 other dishes.....
(4)
Lior S.
This city has amazing food and food culture, unfortunately this was my second visit and this is not one of those places. The bar may be good ? Location is in district but food is a miss On all levels! App shrimp ram pulse was pre made and served cold from fridge not fresh chilled:( Salad was dry no real dressing and none provided :( bread was this egg bread reheated in micro ? It was stone hard :( chicken was plain not worthy of night out with nothing to accommodate :( fish of day was ok and pecan pie was ok . Nothing to return visit for ( this was my second visit) lastly the pay for parking without validation was disappointing Overall a miss:(
(2)
Karen S.
My husband and I went to dinner on Friday night and fell in love with Tommy's. What a great restaurant. Our waiter David was excellent - we didn't have to wait for drinks, the atmosphere is romantic and the food is out of this world. We split a salad, oysters and a shrimp and pasta dish. All of it was excellent. We can't wait to go back. We didn't have a reservation and were able to walk right in and get a table - we did arrive early. It was around 6:30.
(5)
David W.
I went here while on a business trip, and there was a group of us. I thought the restaurant handled our group quite well - no complaints on the service. Dayum, the food was good. Garlic, butter, cream sauces - all the high-cholesterol, fatty foods that I dearly love - delicious and steaming hot. Of course, all this good stuff comes at a price - it ain't no cheap date!
(4)
Oliver C.
Laid back atmosphere with reasonable prices. I had the fish special- a pompano broiled with crab topping on top of a potato onion medley with a side of asparagus with garlic butter. Excellent one of the best fish dishes I have had. I am not sure when I return to NO that this will be a priority place to go as I only go once every decade but if I lived here I would be a regular.
(4)
Lauren L.
It's not often that Yelp and Zagat's steer me wrong, but in this case that's exactly what happened. First off, the wine list makes 0 sense-overpriced wines served in tiny glasses is my #1 pet peeve at a restaurant. A basic glass of wine should not be $14, and if you are charging that, please serve it to me in a proper red wine glass. And I wasn't alone here, as a table next to us complained about the temperature and presentation of a pretty pricey bottle of vino while the waiter scrambled for an excuse. Our food was good, albeit freezing when it arrived at our table. And they messed up my dad's order, but he ate it anyways since it took so long to arrive. The veggie pasta they made me had corn in it (?! who does that) and was pretty bland. Finally, our waiter, while nice, was a little too much for my taste. I mean, it wasn't awful, but def not memorable in the least for the prices that they charge.
(3)
Ramona P.
Tommy's is our families "special occasion" place. We always have had excellent service. Attentive, there when yiou need em g9one when you don't waitstaff. Great specials, a fish in parchment paper, BIG thick steaks, full, strong drinks, great coffees, and great desserts. We prefer Tommy's to Irenes, but the parking is equally as difficult.
(5)
Debra L.
By the time we ate at Tommy's I was sick and tired of eating out in New Orleans. I just wanted to be home. Combine that with the fact that the acoustics were terrible. There were a gazillion Opthalmologists under one roof all trying to be the loudest one at their table. Conside these things when you read this review. Tommy's started out great (mostly because the service at nearby Emeril's sucked so badly that we acutally left and came here instead). The service was lovely. But, the dining room we were in was beyond loud. The wine was good but the kitchen was back-logged and painfully slow. We tried 3 different types of baked oysters (Tommy's, Bienville & Rockefeller) and they were all only okay. The dressings were really salty and overpowered the flavor of the oysters. I think I just prefer them raw. I got the duck salad and I laughed out loud when I saw it. It was a huge portion of sliced duck breast with a tiny bit of of undressed spinach in the middle of the plate. Imagine the size of one scoop of ice cream. Yes, that was the portion size of the greens in my "entree" salad. All duck - no salad. You might be thinking, "What's wrong with that?" Well, I would say "nothing" if I had ordered the duck entree and not the duck SALAD. I don't like smoked foods and I think I either missed the "smoked" mention on the menu or it wasn't there. But, let's just say, my duck tasted like bacon. To me, everything smoked tastes like bacon. And, I don't like bacon. The only thing funnier than my salad was....my fiance's salad! His green salad with crabmeat was actually a scoop of shredded lettuce and crab meat mixed together and doused in mayo. Of course, the menu made NO mention of the mayo. (I tried to warn him having lived in New Orleans that I had never seen crab that wasn't was fried or doused in mayo or some sort of cream or cheese sauce, but he didn't believe me). Imagine getting scoop of tuna salad with some lettuce mixed in with it (and getting really soggy) and nothing else. Now, replace the tuna with crab meat. I know I sound bitter but Tommy's really put me over the edge. It's not even really Tommy's fault. But, I was so happy to get back on the plane and come back to Boston where greens are green, crunchy and plentiful and not everything tastes like bacon.
(2)
Matt C.
Absolutely incredible dining experience for a group of 20 attending a business conference. Service impeccable, dishes were distinctive and delicious. Fish Capri was best fish I've had in a very long time.
(5)
Crystal L.
Came here last night for a dinner with friends, and right when we walked in I knew it was going to be an interesting experience. As they took us to our table, I was wondering how in the world we would all fit at this tiny round top. But alas, we all sat and manged to squeeze in at this cute corner of the restaurant. I started with the mussels and the tomato caprese. Mussels came in some sort of a tomato based broth and they were good. The tomato caprese was great, perfectly dressed with the right amount of balsamic and mozzarella. I ordered the duck because it came highly rec commended. It came with wild rice and spinach. I'd say it was good but it didn't really hold up to the hype. The bottle of wine, punto final malbec, that the waiter suggested was not that great. Speaking of the waiter, what a funny and strange man. He seemed a little high strung over our table, yet he had mono tone voice the whole time. Overall I'd say this was a good experience, and I'll definitely go back for a quaint dinner with friends.
(4)
Solo S.
Best food I had during my entire stay in New Orleans. The hostess was attentive and friendly, and quickly showed me to my table. The decor, while eclectic, works very well in the evening with the dim lighting. Server was exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Oysters Bienville was absolutely superb, and the veal special was outstanding as well. An absolute treat. Of all the places recommended to me in New Orleans, this is the one I'd actively seek to go back to.
(5)
DeLynn S.
In New Orleans for the NCAA games! Relatives who live in New Orleans took us to Tommy's Cuisine for dinner and it was everything they said it would be and more. Everything was great... service, ambiance, and food! We had a white fish cooked in parchment paper (not on the menu) but wow-wow-wow! It should be. Wine list was perfect too! Highly recommend this restaurant to any visitors or residents of NOLA. Thanks for a great time.
(5)
M B.
Food is par at best and somewhat overpriced. Fresh fish was poorly cooked and accompanied by home fries and a bland piece of partially steamed broccoli. Gumbo was a 6/10. Avocado salad consisted of half of an unripened avocado with bland crabmeat riddled with crab shells. We live and learn. No need to go back.
(2)
Sheila D.
Excellent Italian W/ Cajun flair-this place attracts a crowd. Prices fair for quality food - entrees @ mid $20s. We enjoyed oysters Rockefeller,fish of the day Capri, lamb chops-both entrees very good. We split an-o-so rich choc mousse/truffle which was yummy - tho a full portion would have probably blocked all major arteries. Service was extraordinarily good (thank you Stev-en).
(4)
Laura B.
Liked hanging out at the bar...good spot to visit with friends. Italian style seafood appetizers were delicious! Dinner was good (husband had steak and I had shrimp linguine). Can't really comment on the atmosphere since we were seating in a group seating room, which was rather bland. One of the local guests said that the regular dining area has an interesting vibe with a mafia feel to it.
(4)
Roderick M.
Everything from our escargot appetizer to our tiramisu dessert was excellent. The service was unbeatable. My girlfriend was not satisfied with her entree and it was quickly replaced with something else from the menu at no extra charge. We had a fantastic experience. I would love to go back.
(5)
Bill H.
Great service and delicious appetizers. Group friendly. We shared the appetizers and deserts! Yum Yum!
(4)
Sam S.
An amazing meal was enjoyed by my entire party. Nothing short of top notch!
(4)
Dustin W.
Food was less than stellar. I had the mussels they weren't bad but nothing write home about. The crab meat maison salad lack luster. Just crab meat on iceberg lettuce with a piece of tomato. My wife had the shrimp linguini and it looked like an appetizer it was so small. My mother in law had the pollo di parma and was grossed out by it. The waiter was decent. I honestly don't see a reason why i would go back.
(2)
Bob M.
This is an amazingly good place. We went with about 30 people and they served us promptly, kept the drinks flowing, and got the food out in great time. And the food was amazing. The drink suggestions were unique (try the Lemon Drop). A three hour event felt effortless and fun. We would definitely go back.
(5)
Brad S.
Amazing Italian food (mainly seafood based italian). Great staff.
(5)
Andrew L.
Excellent food and service On a famous new Orleans street. The escargot was high quality and the fish is served with bones. Nice romantic environment but a bit pricey.
(4)
Marek P.
If you like heated up frozen food, this is the place for you. Waste of time and money!
(1)
Janlee A.
VERY attentive staff. It seemed that we were stared at the whole time. This white tablecloth, upscale Italian/Creole restaurant had delicious food. However, comparing the experience to the price, I won't be returning without a benefactor.
(4)
Joe M.
Started out great with the appetizer and went downhill from there. Waited over an hour for the meal and when it finally arrived it was cold and tasted like it had been under a heat lamp for a while.
(2)
Cynthia P.
it's super easy to overlook this place. it is right next to emeril's, after all. the food was great, the service was great, and it was a very fitting place to have a new year's eve dinner. i didn't find the food to be too expensive -- i got the soft shell crab over pasta and it was delectable!
(4)
Michael W.
we had our own vip private room for like 25-30 ppl...we were only allowed to order 3 things off the menu...some type of veal...soft shell crab and something else...the veal was amazing and i actually took a picture of it...the imported beer we drank was nasty and im not a fan of red wine..i stuck with the ice water...oh the best part was the appetizers of 5 diff. oysters and bread yumm!! the gumbo soup was good...but i shoulda got the caesar salad cuz the soup was salty
(4)
Patty W.
My husband, daughter and I along with some friends recently were in New Orleans and had the most wonderful dining experience at Tommy's. The restaurant was decorated very nicely and the food was delicious. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and could answer all our questions. He also made some very good recommendations for those of us who couldn't decide. I thought the meal was reasonably price as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting in New Orleans.
(4)
Uptown G.
Went last night with a group for the first time. The food was so good, order the appetizer sampler not on the menu. It was great. I got the pompano and my boyfriend the Capri, we both cleaned our plates. He loved the turtle soup although I was not a fan. The bread pudding was really good.
(4)
Darren P.
We were in New Orleans for one night, I chose Tommy's for our Dinner from reading reviews on yelp. Boy what a good move the service, the food and the place was really great. To start they brought a loaf of the most tasty bread, then the best appetizers. Now the main course is were they lost the fifth star, I had the Lamb Chops they were to fatty and the sauce over ran the flavor of the Lamb. But my wife had the fish in the bag it was wonderful. We did not have desert. We will return when we go back to New Orleans.
(4)
Cameron W.
If you're looking for oustanding Creole and Italian food near the French Quarter, skip Cafe Giovanni and go to Tommy's. The baked oyster and pasta dishes are outstanding, and the place really feels like its in Italy. Locals love Tommy's, with good reason.
(5)
Allen K.
Went here for New Year's Eve. Unbelievable. Very attentive staff. Highlight had to be the crabmeat au gratin. Reasonably priced for the quality.
(5)
Chuck R.
Went on a Thursday evening and the place was hopping with locals and tourist alike. The ambiance and wait staff was a major five stars. Was good for a romantic dinner although a little noisy. The food while good was not great. Chicken picatta with lump crab along with a pasta and fried soft shell crab were good but both needed more seasoning.
(4)
Rashida S.
Fantastic food and wine. I went here for my birthday dinner and had the best time with friends. We had a wonderful waitress and excellent customer service all around. Beautiful restaurant and food. The food tastes amazing. I had the Pollo de Parma (Chicken Parmesan). It was flavorful and filling. I had enough to take home and eat for breakfast the next morning.
(5)
Ann T.
Incredible service. Best egg plant ever! Never disappointing, great food great ambience great prices huge portions great selection, so fresh. So worth finding it in New Orleans. Much better than the other touted New Orleans eateries.
(5)
Rich L.
I brought some influential customers here based on the recommendation of a coworker. I must say that we were not disappointed, fab experience from beginning to the end. The 5 star rating began with booking the reservation for 8 on the web via Open Table, easy and quick what else do you need? Well my needs increased from 8 to 9 so I called before they opened hoping to get some one to answer the phone and i got the recording. I hate recordings BC they never call you back, whoa in about 20 minutes Amy calls back and says no problem, we got it! Ok this is looking good, but now wait now I need not 8, not 9, but 10 spots BC a wife is coming that I forgot to count. So once again I call, again, "not prob Dr. we got you covered"!! We show up a few minutes early and the table is set for 10 and looks amazing. Linens are fresh, crisp and pressed (unlike other high end eateries) Service by Manuel the lead server is top self good, as is the service by the whole wait staff. I am looking at appetizers and they all look so good I can't decide and am thinking that I wonder if they can do an assortment for the table. Well Karnac the magnificent recognizes that I'm, "the boss" AKA hosting the group and stops by and says,"Sir for this size group we can do an appetizer assortment if you like?" OK Manuel I liking you too now brother because you obvioulsy have ESP. Manuel keeps the Cabernet flowing but each time a bottle runs low, he glances at me to get my nonverbal approval to crack another bottle. We develop a rapport like a seasoned auctioneer and a cattle order buyer where the slightest nonverbal ques are recognized and two way communication is unnoticed by everyone else. The food is all amazing, served simultaneously by an obviously profession kitchen. It is all hot, spot on seasoned and I could not find room for improvement. All this wonderfulness comes at a price of nearly $1K for our party, but it was well, well worth it.
(5)
Dan M.
Came to visit friends here in New Orleans and they brought me to Tommy's. What can I say......absolutely amazing. Incredible atmosphere, friendly service and terrific food. I had the Duck with asparagus, WOW!!! Will definitely come back for more...
(4)
Martin S.
An off-the-chart great find in the warehouse district. You'll not find Tommy's Cuisine in all the tourist publications but it's certainly worth a try. Paneed Oysters & Shrimp are excellent. It's an app that plays like an entree. The decor and lighting are charming and romantic. The service is just right. Give this place a shot! It will not disappoint. I might just give them 5 stars after another visit.
(4)
Lori B.
Great atmosphere, great food and great service! The bread pudding is out of this world. They have crab all over the menu. Don't like crab? They have duck, chicken, lamb - you name it. The menu has variety without being overwhelming. Rene, our server, was fantastic. They all were wonderful. Love this place. Great for intimate date night, work meeting or group dinner. Well priced, too!
The vibe is straight out of Goodfellas, but they're not selling fur coats in the kitchen. No, this kitchen only has the finest local seafood, fresh fish and veal that Henry wished he could have smuggled into the pen. This is quintessential New Orleans/Italian cuisine. The seafood, fahgetaboutit. The veal, fahgetaboutit. The pasta, fahgetaboutit. The price... Ahhhh the price is fair. My personal favorites are the hot & cold appetizer samplers, the drum (when they have it) topped with gulf shrimp or crabmeat.
(5)
Michael D.
Wow! An excellent place for a romantic evening! Everything from the ambiance to the service was exceptional. The food was just fantastic using only the freshest ingredients. The wait to get your food is worth it because when it comes out you can taste the care and precision that went into each plate. Highly recommend!
(5)
Kirk D.
What a score! Service with Frank, phenomenal. We had no reservations and they squeezed us right in. We are from out of town and allowed Frank to pick our entire dinner. Well done Frank! Appetizers; Shrimp in Corn Bisque, Avocado with crab meat (very cleansing) and the kicker, Oysters Tommy! Dinner included; Veal Piccata and Crab Meat Sardou, Dessert; Pecan Pie w/ Dark Chocolate, rocked! Bread Pudding... have not had better (5+). You will not be disappointed. Most definitely repeatable....kudos to Tommys!!!
(5)
Charity S.
Average! Nice environment, good servers, average food. For the amount you pay it's not worth it. My lamb chops were so small and fatty that I still left hungry. The oysters are topped with so much other food that you can't even taste them. I gave a thee star because of service and dessert, dark chocolate pecan pie...amazing.
(3)
Shannon S.
Tommy's is a nice intimate dining environment with good service. The lighting is a bit too low to read the menu easily so you might need to use some extra lighting. Everything but the sides served with entrees average around a four star here. You start off with very nice complimentary bruschetta served along with bread and butter. The baked oysters are one of the best things here and hover around a five star experience. The appetizers here really shine as some of the best items on the menu. The biggest disappointments I've had here have been some of the sides served with the entrees. The broccoli is served as a huge piece that has to be cut up into edible portions; the julienned sweet potatoes would be much better as mashed, the brabant potatoes were very dry and needed some butter or other sauce. Another observation is that the coffee they serve here is among the weakest I've ever had and I really found it to be too weak for my taste. Unfortunately for a fine dining experience this is also a very popular spot with the tourists and that has virtually eliminated any semblance of a dress code here so expect to see dinner guests wearing all sorts of extremely causal dress here. Overall this has the potential to be a four or five star fine dining experience with just a few tweaks but at their price point I've got several other favorites I would prefer to frequent. If you're in the area and want a convenient meal in a nicer environment this is an acceptable option. Get the baked oysters and you will be happy.
(3)
Kiki B.
Tommys old Italian restaurant. Food was ok, service superb. Loved the waiter he was very welcoming with a great sense of humor. The food was ok but I wasn't that impressed. Had a Cosmo that the waiter recommended and it was cool can't remember what kind it was. The fish that I ordered was very bland but everything else was ok. Not in a rush to go back kind of anticipated it to be a little more modern and it seems as though the cut corners on the quality of the food.
Came here for a huge birthday dinner, my cousin's 21st, with a group of 12 people. First thoughts: we were pissed they didnt give us a round table per our request and their assurances. Also, the room we were in was hie and price, but also nice and dark -- hard to read the menus. Besides these tiny tid bits everything was really great. They handled us quite well, considering. The waiter was extremely friendly and absolutely hilarious. Sarcastic humor is the best. I had some artichoke/spinach/hollandaise sauce meal that was extremely rich. It didnt blow my mind or anything and I probably should've ordered something else but by the time we got our main entrees I was admittedly pretty full. I had a crab and avocado salad which was delish. Oh wow, I almost forgot -- TRY THE BREAD PUDDING! It is absolutely amazingly blissful and delicious. Probably the best i've ever had, and they give you a huge portion.
(4)
Warren C.
Just not impressed-- 2 stars for service or else it's be a 1-- sat down with a group of 8-- we ordered lots things on the menu - veal sorrienta, Australian lamb, duck (the house special) , the piccata, soft shell crab, avocado salad , chocolate pecan pie-- even the coffee -- we all passed things around and every time I took a bite of anything I honestly didn't get that "wow" this is the reason to come back. Atmosphere is small and intimate -- Classic Italian -- but would definitely not recommend it to anyone traveling to New Orleans.
(2)
Teri H.
I'm giving Tommys 3 stars because the atmosphere and the waitstaff was top notch although a bit slow. Not sure if it was wait staffs fault or kitchen/bar holding us up. They attempt fine dining, but fall a bit short for those who have really known fine dining. We had a large party, 8, and tried the sampler appetizer which is everything except for sweetbreads, which was ok by me. I had a fairly decent filet which was slightly over cooked. It had far too much bernnaiss sauce on it. The " potatoes " looked like plastic & didn't taste much better. The broccoli was undercooked and doused with another sauce.. All in all, it was a nice experience. They also have a pretty extensive wine list.
(3)
Manish B.
4.5 Stars. Could not tell from the outside but this place is huge. We had a group of 14 and were taken through what felt like a maze until we got to our private room. Very classy place, The main dining room looked very nice, intimate, dimly lit. Our room was nicely decorated away from the main room as this was a boisterous bachelor party. The service was impeccable, we had an excellent team serving us and they were very accommodating. We asked if they could pipe in some musics and right away we heard Sinatra crooning in the background. The drinks were spot on hand crafted fair. Extensive wine list as well. Our waiter recommended we get a few appetizer samplers as we had such a large group and that was a great idea as we all had a little taste of several items before the main course. The food was excellent. I had the duck which is one of their specialities and it was damn good and surprising the portion size was more than I expected. The lamb, fish, steak and all the rest were tasty. As I said this was 14 guys for a bachelor party and we were loud and rowdy and we never had one complaint to keep it down, our servers seemed to think we were very amusing as well. This is a great spot, I highly recommend it.
OMG!!! The best bread pudding i ever had!!! Service was great. Made reservations but had to wait a little but they made it up. They comp our appetizer. And took care of us.
(5)
Helen B.
Excellent food, even better service!!!! Definitly worth stopping in, especially if you have a large group!
(5)
Julia F.
I come here every year for our anniversary! THE BEST kept secret of NOLA! We always have the same server (Sam) and he has been there for years! He is remarkable in service! We adore him!!! We always get our corner table by the window. I can't imagine spending my anniversary anywhere else! Our anniversary is September 15 and we juat celebrated our 9 years with them! We will be back every year + some! Love our Sam and Tommy's!
(5)
Jordan L.
Was in a bit of a rush when I went here in order to make it to a play at The Saenger, but still ended up having a great meal. I absolutely LOVED the fish I got. It was the Fish Capri Chef Special and the fish that day was drum. It's topped with crawfish, crabmeat and artichoke hearts with a lemon butter burre blanc sauce -- it was DIVINE and JUST what I was in the mood for - light, not overly rich, but very filling. To say that meal hit the spot is an understatement. It'd be hard to convince myself to get another entree when going back. My friend got the Crabmeat Au Gratin and it was great too. We got a cheese plate to start with and while I love cheese and two of them were great - I've had better cheese plates. Looking forward to going back.
(4)
Ashley T.
I was in town with work colleagues - but the fun kind of colleagues, not the stuffy ones. We wanted a great atmosphere (well, this was a top priority on my list, at least) and really great food. Unfortunately, my coworkers didn't really care if the fare was authentic New Orleans, but it had been a long day at a convention so I didn't press that issue. Tommy's Wine Bar's atmosphere looked fantastic, but we needed food to go along with our drinks, so Tommy's Cuisine it was. While the atmosphere wasn't bad - nice dim lighting, which I love - the decor was a little kitschy (lots of decorative plates on the walls). Regarding the food, I had the Fish Capri - the fish of the day was Drum - and found the buerre blanc sauce to be quite overpowering. What could have been a light and fantastic meal ended up being pretty heavy due to so much butter. However, my coworkers seemed very happy with their meals. The service was great - very attentive and amiable. Overall we enjoyed our experience here, but I would probably choose other places before going back.
(4)
Mike F.
With all of the great food in New Orleans, Tommy's was a little bit of a disappointment. Great atmosphere and service, but the food was generally lacking. The turtle soup was pretty standard. Nice spice to it, but the turtle was cut up a little too small. My main, the drum, was very overcooked. Almost tough. I've had the drum at almost every NOLA restaurant I've been to and this was the worst. It could have been good (i.e., nice preparation), but overcooked fish (it was almost tough to chew) just doesn't work for me. And it wasn't just me. My friend's drum was extremely overcooked and chewy as well. That just must be how they do it here. My dessert, the sorbet, was nice and refreshing. Don't think I'll be back.
(2)
Xavier W.
Fabulous experience, start to finish. We'd never been steered away from our initial choices by a waiter before, but Wayne's tips were invaluable. Everything was perfectly timed and wonderful. -oysters bienville - avocado w/crab - duck - chocolate almond mousse Mmmmmmmmmm....
(5)
Robert M.
People find Tommy's Cuisine lots of different ways - they couldn't get a table at Emeril's, they wanted Creole Italian and weren't willing to wait in line at Irene's, or they simply walked past on their way back from the Convention Center. But however they find it, they're always pleased with the result - classic Creole Italian perfection. And you will be, too. I believe that their red gravy (New Orleans for red sauce) is prepared using a recipe straight from heaven. My favorite is the escargots in mushroom caps appetizer. The restaurant is larger than it looks, but with lots of small rooms, and is perfect for large business dinners.
(5)
Julie M.
Was here for a late dinner with a large group (20+) and was well taken care of -- Manuel was our waiter and was great fun. Mixed appetizer plate was chock full of goodness (great crabcakes). I had veal piccata and was very pleased. Desserts were really good as well. Great find.
(4)
Richard H.
Everything was outstanding. Waiter was super knowledgeable of their menu and made excellent recommendations. You couldn't ask for a better dining experience.
(5)
howard b.
Very festive right now with a great ambiance. We stopped Sunday for dinner and really enjoyed the experience. The duck was great!!!
(4)
Mark P.
This place rocks. What a great vibe. The food is outstanding in every way you want it to be.
(5)
Kendall B.
This was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. Especially surprising since I had never heard of this restaurant and our hotel just sent us a block down the road for an Italian meal. Hubs and I really just wanted a carb fix like bolognese. What we got was just a succulent display of yumminess. Starting with the bruschetta. Oh wow. It was just delicious. Then onto the escargot. Different than I expected as the escargot is stuffed into a mushroom cap. Still amazing. Then had the veal marsala. Oh. I seriously could have licked the plate. This is definitely a place I will revisit next time I'm here!
(5)
M See Y.
Ladies remember that famous scene from beauty and the beast when Bell came down for a late night meal and the whole staff gave her a show and awesome food? Yah, that was me here... I kid you not. Everyone (i.e., cooks, waiters, bartender, maitre'd, etc..) came out to say hi to me and give me food to sample. The whole staff made me feel like the most special person the world. I became a bit embarrassed. But I was told that this was their way of making new guest who comes alone feel welcomed and to visit them as a family afterwards. I loved it here. I can't wait to go back. Now for the food: 1) Bruschetta 2) Crab and avocado salad 3) Lamb chops 4) Wine! Overall: If you don't like lamb after this meal, then you probably never like lamp. The lamb chops were worth the royal treatment (o;
(5)
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Address :746 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
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Nicole P.
I really wanted to love Tommy's, but it was just ok in my opinion. Upon first arrival, I thought I was in for a delicious meal. The restaurant has an old time Italian feel, very cool. The service was top notch. We started off with bread for the table, which was delicious. Then I ordered the Oysters Tommy which was also very good. My friend got the Crabmeat Canape and it's not all what we thought it would be...it was just a lump of crab meat. When it came to the entrees, I was underwhelmed. I got the Crabmeat Au Gratin, it was runny and fishy and not great. We were with a very large party and half loved their meals, and half didn't. Overall, Tommy's is fine but not someplace I will go back to on my next trip to NOLA.
(3)Shelley G.
A must try! From the stuffed avocado to the bread pudding to the service Rene gave us! We love to try new restaurants that give us new ideas and new tastes! We found it! Me and the hubby were beyond satisfied! We were surprised! We would recommend this to anyone who visits New Orleans!
(5)Angela S.
Loved the bruchetta, veal picatta, and black fish. Overall really enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)Roger B.
We went to Tommy's to celebrate my wife's birthday. As always, she wants a special dinner for her special day. After tossing around a few ideas and reading some reviews, Tommy's rose to the top of her list. We made the reservations. We were a little late, but they had held our table. No complaints from the hostess. The dining area is actually three different rooms, one of which is in the bar area. We sat in what I took to be the main dining area. Nice old style wooden decor with plenty of mirrors to give the appearance of a larger room. They have a nice wine list, not too badly priced for a downtown restaurant. One strange quirk... Each menu had a slightly different wine list. I ordered a bottle of wine from my list, only to find out it was out of stock. The waiter then took the wine list out of the menu, apologized, gave me my wife's menu and asked if there was something we would like off the current list. We settled for a bottle of Jordan Cabernet. Settled isn't the right word, but I was looking forward to the bottle of Joseph Phelps Cabernet. We listened to the specials of the day. They sounded tempting but I wanted to try the Oysters Tommy and the Crabmeat Canape was seductively calling my wife's name. Great choices. We really liked the appetizers. I enjoy my charbroiled oysters, but this oyster dish went off in a totally different direction. Amazing taste and piping hot. My wife raved over the crabmeat. For the main meal, my wife ordered the Veal Sorrentina and I decided upon the Veal Marsala. She wasn't quite happy with her veal dish. It was good, the veal disappeared, but I think she thought she was getting something else because of the eggplant. I found my Veal Marsala to be excellent. Just what I was expecting. The sliced mushrooms and steamed green beans were the right touch to complement the Marsala sauce. We finished the meal by splitting a slice of chocolate pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
(5)Aaron S.
I am a big fan of Tommy's Cuisine and have been for years. It is just like Irene's without having to walk all the way to the quarter. The menu is fantastic with classic creole sytled italian dishes. I ordered the softshell crab over linguini with crawfish sauce. A fantastic treat. My wife had the veal picatta special - maybe even better than the softshell crab. A must here is to start with thier Oysters Rockefeller - in my opinion they are the best in all of New Orleans. Yes, this is a big statement, and yes they use spinach (Antione's claims that they do not use spinach in the original recepie), but for me they are the bomb! When I crave Oysters Rockefeller, only Tommys can cure the craving. If you haven't tried thier Oysters Rockefeller, you are missing out! The service here is always first class. Old schoold waiters with italian accents, just add to the whole experience. For me, Tommy's represents one of the best choices in the Warehouse District.
(4)Prachee M.
A romantic upscale ambiance welcomes you at Tommy's. Our party of four went there specifically in search of soft-shell crabs. Our waiter James was very knowledgeable about the menu and patient about repeating the specials, and answering our questions. He suggested a fried soft shell crab appetizer since some of us did not want to do an entree with it. This was not on the menu and turned out to be excellent. The hollandaise sauce it comes with is very very rich. The avocado-crab salad under-impressed, with two soft textures and 2 slices of pale tomatoes. The entree of red drum with crab and steamed broccoli was excellent. Dessert, bittersweet chocolate mousse, was disappointing; too milk chocolatey. Two things - our table was not under any overhead lights and the menu was hard to read by candlelight. James gave us his flashlight and we used the flashlight app on our Iphones. I wanted a full bodied balanced red and the first taste I got was of a Cab, very tannic, The second one, which I ended up having was medium bodied and still tannic. Overall the food, ambiance and service is excellent but quite pricey.
(4)Greg G.
Went with a local friend. I thought I was in a movie. Everything and everyone was beyond excellent. This is a New Orleans place. Forget about those over-priced, ancient tourist traps in the Quarter. This...is New Orleans.
(5)Damian G.
Had dinner earlier this week with customers the food and service were spot on! The water was attentive, knowledgable and humorous without being intrusive. Everyone loved the food. You can tell, it got really quiet for a while with only a few oh man is this ever good comments to be heard. I liked the ambiance as well. I had the veal special can't remember the name but man was it good. Medallions pounded flat in a lemon butter something with capers. Next time I'm in NOLA as Arnold would say "I'll be back".
(5)Bob K.
I would have given this place 5 stars if not for the jerk of an owner. I had to direct a meeting there for my client and as I was setting up, the owner of Tommy's was extremely rude, asking where was I from. Luckily, I didn't eat there because of the meeting. However the employees were very pleasant such as Will who manages the place, Thomas who took care of us and specially Manuel who I thought was so nice in helping us out. Those guys were 5 stars, but the owner, eh. Won't go there to eat the next time I visit NOLA. The owner's attitude was kind of like the two idiots from Amy's Baking Company in Arizona. RUDE! As long as you don't have to deal with Tommy, the place is good, the staff are even better.
(2)Julia F.
Fine service but chicken was overcooked and lettuce had brown ends. If I'm ordering from a cafeteria I'm ok with that but from a five star... Wine was great and I liked the atmosphere but food was disappointing. I had dessert too which was also only ok. Atmosphere, wine and service are strengths. Food is weakness.
(2)Russ G.
Killer place! Rene was awesome! Turtle soup, crab stuffed avocado with the creole vinaigrette and Creole tomatoes was on point! The best part? Dessert! You have to try the bread pudding with the bananas foster, wow!
(5)Giovanni O.
One of the best meals we had in New Orleans. A great fusion of New Orleans Cajun/Creole and classic Italian-American cooking. The seafood stuffed eggplant is out of this world.
(5)Christine G.
Really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Tommy's Cuisine! The food & service was out of this world. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Navid T.
Don't waste your time. Google/Zagat told me this place would be great and Yelp told me it would be pretty good...Look's like Yelp was more accurate. The service was friendly but i'm all about the food and it was disappointing. I mean, it's good quality and all that but I was not blown away and I know there are other places in Nola that will blow me away...truth hurts?
(2)Steve H.
Went with a big party. Ordered a bunch of appetizers, but none stood out all that much. They have three versions of oysters but none were all that noteworthy. I did order a cup of soup which I believe was a chowder type soup with crawfish or crab (can't remember now) with corn...this was pretty good...after dinner, I wished I just had a big bowl of the soup. For my entree I had the Louisiana drum cooked as fish of the day...they had three different preparations for the fish. Underwhelming and bland come to mind. Not impressed. So much so, that I only ate 2/3 of it and just didn't have the motivation to eat more. I didn't have dessert, but ordered coffee which was very weak. I think I've had better coffee at a gas station. In regards to service, food was served promptly, but there was mass confusion as to who ordered what dish as they were bringing out the food. The servers had NO clue which dish went with which diner...pretty sad. I'd definitely look to other places to eat.
(1)Jed D.
Amazing food, service, and ambience. Rene was our server. His performance was Shakespearean. A little off the beaten path but worth the detour, we were pleasantly surprised by the old-world decor. Ensconced in art, music, and candlelight, we enjoyed a combination of Classic New Orleans and nouveau fare. The duck was cooked to the perfect texture and flavor. We had a party of seven so I could go on forever about the quality of the food; everyone raved. We topped it off with bowls of bread pudding and coffees. It was as if time stood still at Tommy's. It is on our list for the next trip to New Orleans.
(5)Kalicia F.
My husband and some friends of ours went to Tommy's a few weeks ago. First of all it was not my first time here but I have not been in a long while. I think a huge red flag that this might have not been a good dinner suggestion was that it was pretty empty on a Friday night. My food was so underwhelming that I forgot what I had. Needless to say it was a huge disappointment. On a positive the service was pretty good though.
(2)Stinky F.
I would not recommend this place based off of the service alone. We had a grumpy waiter, who penciled in his own tip (20%) at the end of the meal. I'm pretty sure that's illegal, but we let it go. Apparently the seafood dishes were really good. My chicken dish was mediocre. I enjoyed the turtle soup, but it wasn't the best I've had. I'm not sure how this place has such good reviews, maybe they experiencing friendlier service. There are better italian places around.
(2)Kristina A.
Romantic and intimate. No reservations, just walked in. Myself, other patrons and staff were starring down a lady at a table next to me because of her loud cackle and obviously elevated voice level. She never got the hint, but we were all happy when she left. This is a nice restaurant people. Sotto voices please. I really don't care about your life enough to listen to you blab on about it next to me. ugh..... Other than that, the service was great. My boyfriend ordered turtle soup (tastes like chicken) and we both order the duck. It's a large portion, so we had to take half of it home, but was good. After dinner, enjoy a drink at their ELEGANT bar next door!!
(4)Steve C.
Just about everything contributed to a wonderful experience. Ancient and elegant environment, fabulous food, well-dressed waitstaff so ingrained in the place they probably have no idea there's an outside world. I arrived early for dinner as I was heading to a concert that evening. No reservations, just walked in and found the hostess smiling and immediately accommodating. From the get-go Tommy's got it right. My martini was perfection. The waiter brought me an excellent amuse bouche bruschetta. My appetizer was the only glitch in the evening. I chose the Oysters Tommy, baked with Romano cheese, pancetta, & roasted red pepper. The flavor was just fine, but I found the oysters surprisingly small and some of them even tough, especially for the fall when oysters start coming into their prime. The entree was a home run: Veal Sorrentina. Pan seared veal layered with prosciutto, eggplant, & mozzarella, topped with a green onion & mushroom marsala sauce. Heaven on a plate. I surreptitiously used my bread to clean the plate in the manner your mother admonished you never to do. Couldn't help myself. Wine list is really quite good, and the Primitivo I chose with my veal was just right, at not so bad a price per glass. As my dinner progressed as did the time, the place started to fill very nicely, a testament to its popularity one surmises. I was on foot in the Warehouse district this evening so have no idea about parking, but did note valets out front. Frankly, I can't wait to go back.
(4)Jess L.
This is my first negative review, and I feel very strongly about the terrible service I had here last week. I had had the longest day and was meeting a couple I hadn't seen in two years. I'm the one who suggested Tommy's and feel responsible since they came on my behalf. I hesitated about asking but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask about the "check-in" option for a free glass of wine. Our waiter rudely scoffed and said NO, turned away and scurried to the bar, whispering to his friends as they all turned to glare at us. I later realized it was Tommy's Winery so that was my bad. As we were eating, he never once refilled my water or asked if I'd like another glass of wine. As we were ordering dessert, he literally WALKED away while I was mid-sentence. We asked if he'd take a photo with two phones, and he sarcastically stated, "Great thing about the 21st century is that you can email it to each other instead." And then he stood there with his arms crossed after we paid waiting for us to leave. I wish I hadn't left a 25% tip, but I always do when receiving service. I'm a huge foodie and rarely come across a restaurant to which I won't return, but Tommy's is surely one now. I've never felt so disrespected at a restaurant.
(2)Audrey K.
What a wonderful dining experience. We had a group of 10, and the service was impeccable. The bruschetta was nice. Several fish specials were available and they were a big hit. When it was time for dessert, there was no tiramisu left but Sergio came to the rescue and made a fresh batch for the party. Wonderful!
(5)Cory S.
Went there last night. Party of 6. Food was good and the experience was OK. Nothing to really complain or rave about. A good middle of the road dinner spot.
(3)Mike C.
I went to Tommys with a group of 3 on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. We were in town for a convention and it was a short walk to get her. I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant - very old school. We started off with some of the oyster appetizers which were great - Tommys special and Rockefeller. The one thing that I will say the waiter did not take our entree order until we were done eating the appetizer. We were not in a hurry but I like things to flow when Im out to eat. For dinner I went with the duck on the recommendation of the person sitting at the table next to me. They were locals and eat here often. They didnt steer me wrong - it was fantastic. Great spot to go - off the beaten path.
(4)Mark R.
The Avocado Salad stuffed with Lump Crab was amazing!!! Veal was fantastic!!! Overall, the food was very good... a little pricey for my taste... thankfully the company was picking up the tab!!
(4)Miliss C.
Went to Tommy's with a group of 11 for my birthday. They were very accomodating during the planning/reservation phase. The food was delicious as usual. We had appetizer platters-hot and cold. Waiter says it is good for groups as you get a taste of almost all the appetizers. Some of the entrees trout almondine, crabmeat sardeau, soft shell crab(large and delish),veal and eggplant, duck, fish special (fish overcooked). I loved the crabmeat sardeau filling but not too heavy. My only complaint is that the waiter was a bit snotty! This is not the first time I have had a server who is a little condescending and not quite accomodating! I was enjoying my celebration so I disregarded his attitude. That being said in New Orleans where there are lots of restaurants with good food-service can be a difference maker. They need to lose the 'tude with some fo their servers!! All in all we are repeat diners at Tommy's and find it a very good choice for special occasion dinners!
(4)Sascha M.
They prevented a Family to enter because their son is autistic. What douschebags !!
(1)Lynn P.
Excellent dining experience! My husband had the oysters rock and I had the crab appetizer - both were spectacular. For our entrees I had the duck and he had veal - both were excellent as well. The atmosphere is great and our waiter, Sam, made our dining experience even better. We will return to this restaurant soon.
(5)Scott H.
Updated review: Steve is the name of that caricature of a waiter, and he's a perfectionist. He scans the dining room like an owl, acutely aware of everything that's going on. Service is still 5 stars- attentive, but unobtrusive- the way it should be. Unfortunately, they got knocked down from 5 stars to 4. For the first time, my food was not incredible. It was still good, but it didn't wow me like it usually does. The Oysters Tommy was a slightly over-baked, and my drum needed to be seasoned more thoroughly. Maybe they were having a slightly off night. Now, my dining partner had the Veal Sorrentina (veal layered with prosciutto, eggplant, and mozzarella, topped with a mushroom marsala sauce,) which was worthy of 5 stars. Overall, it wasn't a disaster, so I'll still be going back. It was just somewhat below what I expect of Tommy's. I just hope it was isolated and won't become a trend.
(4)Mike C.
Very efficient wait staff. Food was overall flavorful, however my fish special was bland, at best. My wife's Veal Picatta was outstanding. Dimly lit restaurant. I kept squinting. I felt it was good but not worth the $100+ we dropped for 2 people.
(3)Andrea H.
Very cute and quiet place. My coworkers and I were looking for a place to have a non-fried dinner and ended up at Tommy's. The service was friendly and attentive. I was impressed with the quality of the wines by the glass as well. Any place that has La Crema and Cakebread by the glass is just fine by me. I was a little disappointed that they ran out of sugar cubes for my champagne cocktail, but they found a work around so it was all good. They start you off with some amazing bruschetta. For the first course, I had the escargot and it was amazing. The butter based sauce looked like it was going to be way too heavy, but it was surprisingly light and delicious. Also a very interesting preparation on crostini with mushroom cups. For my main course, I had the shrimp linguine, which was also light and a smaller portion. I was happy about this because I was already stuffed by the time I finished the escargot. Delicious meal, great service, good times.
(4)Marq T.
I actually want to give it 3 1/2 stars, but could not offer 4. I enjoyed the setting, and felt the the meal was good, but the main veal course lacked creativity. We did love the duck salad - 5 stars. I was disappointed when my server returned my change with big bills that forced me towards a 30% tip. The service was solid, but not that good. Oh, and he also picked up his tip before we left the table. Boo!
(3)Scotty S.
The lamb was spectacular and the potatoes were like nothing I have ever had before (quite zesty for those with a bland palette). Even though the listing stated that the restaurant is not child friendly the staff went out of their way to accommodate our party with the "rug rats". Initially we were placed next to a raucous table but the loud obnoxious blonde was really too much. We could not carry on a conversation because of the shrill laughter. Without being at all phased, the staff moved us to a quieter table. Everyone loved their entrees, especially the crab. The veal was not the biggest hit though. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)R S.
Service and food here are alright: I shared mussels with a garlicky sauce with a friend, and had turtle soup. These dishes were not spectacular, but I've tried worse, and I wasn't expecting anything better either. My colleagues' dishes were of varied quality - almost all look standard and, according to them, 'tasted just fine', so it's not only my appetizers that left a so-so impression (fettuccine with shrimp, veal and a couple of desserts). So why the three stars? This place works well if there are no other choices open and you are in the area. This restaurant/bar/who-knows-what-else has a kitchen that closes at 11 pm, so it can come handy in certain circumstances. (However, so does La Boca, where I'll head next time that I'm in a situation of finding a decent place for dinner with 8 people all of the sudden.... I'm open to suggestions, so please message me if you know of a more reliable restaurant with tastier food that closes late)
(3)Derek R.
Really good Italian restaurant in the Warehouse District. Highly recommend!
(4)Ramon R.
Nice ambiance. Good food. Prefer other places in town. The wine bar is spectacular.
(4)Seth D.
Italian is a bit of a misleading label for this place, but the food is great nonetheless. Ate at the bar with a few coworkers the night we arrived in New Orleans. We were a little mislead on not only the menu, but the "fanciness" as we arrived in clothes that would turn out to be a bit stuffy to a place that didn't have a single pasta on the menu, but we left happy and that's what's important. I had their version of a caprese salad, which was just ok, as was the asparagus. The wine selection was fantastic though, and the bottle of zin that we ordered was great. For the main course, my two colleagues each ordered the lamb and i ordered the duck. The duck was FANTASTIC! The dirty rice was great too. Finally, the frizzled sweet potatos set a new bar for delicious yams! Putting the whole package together and in context with other meals available in the area you can definitely do better than Tommy's, but it's a great meal in it's own right.
(3)lin h.
I had the turtle soup. Not that good, but not that bad. Just blah. Would never order again esp at $8 for a cup. But, my entree was the veal sorrentina ($21), and it was friggin GOOD!! Definitely recommended. Will definitely go back and try 1 or 2 other dishes.....
(4)Lior S.
This city has amazing food and food culture, unfortunately this was my second visit and this is not one of those places. The bar may be good ? Location is in district but food is a miss On all levels! App shrimp ram pulse was pre made and served cold from fridge not fresh chilled:( Salad was dry no real dressing and none provided :( bread was this egg bread reheated in micro ? It was stone hard :( chicken was plain not worthy of night out with nothing to accommodate :( fish of day was ok and pecan pie was ok . Nothing to return visit for ( this was my second visit) lastly the pay for parking without validation was disappointing Overall a miss:(
(2)Karen S.
My husband and I went to dinner on Friday night and fell in love with Tommy's. What a great restaurant. Our waiter David was excellent - we didn't have to wait for drinks, the atmosphere is romantic and the food is out of this world. We split a salad, oysters and a shrimp and pasta dish. All of it was excellent. We can't wait to go back. We didn't have a reservation and were able to walk right in and get a table - we did arrive early. It was around 6:30.
(5)David W.
I went here while on a business trip, and there was a group of us. I thought the restaurant handled our group quite well - no complaints on the service. Dayum, the food was good. Garlic, butter, cream sauces - all the high-cholesterol, fatty foods that I dearly love - delicious and steaming hot. Of course, all this good stuff comes at a price - it ain't no cheap date!
(4)Oliver C.
Laid back atmosphere with reasonable prices. I had the fish special- a pompano broiled with crab topping on top of a potato onion medley with a side of asparagus with garlic butter. Excellent one of the best fish dishes I have had. I am not sure when I return to NO that this will be a priority place to go as I only go once every decade but if I lived here I would be a regular.
(4)Lauren L.
It's not often that Yelp and Zagat's steer me wrong, but in this case that's exactly what happened. First off, the wine list makes 0 sense-overpriced wines served in tiny glasses is my #1 pet peeve at a restaurant. A basic glass of wine should not be $14, and if you are charging that, please serve it to me in a proper red wine glass. And I wasn't alone here, as a table next to us complained about the temperature and presentation of a pretty pricey bottle of vino while the waiter scrambled for an excuse. Our food was good, albeit freezing when it arrived at our table. And they messed up my dad's order, but he ate it anyways since it took so long to arrive. The veggie pasta they made me had corn in it (?! who does that) and was pretty bland. Finally, our waiter, while nice, was a little too much for my taste. I mean, it wasn't awful, but def not memorable in the least for the prices that they charge.
(3)Ramona P.
Tommy's is our families "special occasion" place. We always have had excellent service. Attentive, there when yiou need em g9one when you don't waitstaff. Great specials, a fish in parchment paper, BIG thick steaks, full, strong drinks, great coffees, and great desserts. We prefer Tommy's to Irenes, but the parking is equally as difficult.
(5)Debra L.
By the time we ate at Tommy's I was sick and tired of eating out in New Orleans. I just wanted to be home. Combine that with the fact that the acoustics were terrible. There were a gazillion Opthalmologists under one roof all trying to be the loudest one at their table. Conside these things when you read this review. Tommy's started out great (mostly because the service at nearby Emeril's sucked so badly that we acutally left and came here instead). The service was lovely. But, the dining room we were in was beyond loud. The wine was good but the kitchen was back-logged and painfully slow. We tried 3 different types of baked oysters (Tommy's, Bienville & Rockefeller) and they were all only okay. The dressings were really salty and overpowered the flavor of the oysters. I think I just prefer them raw. I got the duck salad and I laughed out loud when I saw it. It was a huge portion of sliced duck breast with a tiny bit of of undressed spinach in the middle of the plate. Imagine the size of one scoop of ice cream. Yes, that was the portion size of the greens in my "entree" salad. All duck - no salad. You might be thinking, "What's wrong with that?" Well, I would say "nothing" if I had ordered the duck entree and not the duck SALAD. I don't like smoked foods and I think I either missed the "smoked" mention on the menu or it wasn't there. But, let's just say, my duck tasted like bacon. To me, everything smoked tastes like bacon. And, I don't like bacon. The only thing funnier than my salad was....my fiance's salad! His green salad with crabmeat was actually a scoop of shredded lettuce and crab meat mixed together and doused in mayo. Of course, the menu made NO mention of the mayo. (I tried to warn him having lived in New Orleans that I had never seen crab that wasn't was fried or doused in mayo or some sort of cream or cheese sauce, but he didn't believe me). Imagine getting scoop of tuna salad with some lettuce mixed in with it (and getting really soggy) and nothing else. Now, replace the tuna with crab meat. I know I sound bitter but Tommy's really put me over the edge. It's not even really Tommy's fault. But, I was so happy to get back on the plane and come back to Boston where greens are green, crunchy and plentiful and not everything tastes like bacon.
(2)Matt C.
Absolutely incredible dining experience for a group of 20 attending a business conference. Service impeccable, dishes were distinctive and delicious. Fish Capri was best fish I've had in a very long time.
(5)Crystal L.
Came here last night for a dinner with friends, and right when we walked in I knew it was going to be an interesting experience. As they took us to our table, I was wondering how in the world we would all fit at this tiny round top. But alas, we all sat and manged to squeeze in at this cute corner of the restaurant. I started with the mussels and the tomato caprese. Mussels came in some sort of a tomato based broth and they were good. The tomato caprese was great, perfectly dressed with the right amount of balsamic and mozzarella. I ordered the duck because it came highly rec commended. It came with wild rice and spinach. I'd say it was good but it didn't really hold up to the hype. The bottle of wine, punto final malbec, that the waiter suggested was not that great. Speaking of the waiter, what a funny and strange man. He seemed a little high strung over our table, yet he had mono tone voice the whole time. Overall I'd say this was a good experience, and I'll definitely go back for a quaint dinner with friends.
(4)Solo S.
Best food I had during my entire stay in New Orleans. The hostess was attentive and friendly, and quickly showed me to my table. The decor, while eclectic, works very well in the evening with the dim lighting. Server was exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Oysters Bienville was absolutely superb, and the veal special was outstanding as well. An absolute treat. Of all the places recommended to me in New Orleans, this is the one I'd actively seek to go back to.
(5)DeLynn S.
In New Orleans for the NCAA games! Relatives who live in New Orleans took us to Tommy's Cuisine for dinner and it was everything they said it would be and more. Everything was great... service, ambiance, and food! We had a white fish cooked in parchment paper (not on the menu) but wow-wow-wow! It should be. Wine list was perfect too! Highly recommend this restaurant to any visitors or residents of NOLA. Thanks for a great time.
(5)M B.
Food is par at best and somewhat overpriced. Fresh fish was poorly cooked and accompanied by home fries and a bland piece of partially steamed broccoli. Gumbo was a 6/10. Avocado salad consisted of half of an unripened avocado with bland crabmeat riddled with crab shells. We live and learn. No need to go back.
(2)Sheila D.
Excellent Italian W/ Cajun flair-this place attracts a crowd. Prices fair for quality food - entrees @ mid $20s. We enjoyed oysters Rockefeller,fish of the day Capri, lamb chops-both entrees very good. We split an-o-so rich choc mousse/truffle which was yummy - tho a full portion would have probably blocked all major arteries. Service was extraordinarily good (thank you Stev-en).
(4)Laura B.
Liked hanging out at the bar...good spot to visit with friends. Italian style seafood appetizers were delicious! Dinner was good (husband had steak and I had shrimp linguine). Can't really comment on the atmosphere since we were seating in a group seating room, which was rather bland. One of the local guests said that the regular dining area has an interesting vibe with a mafia feel to it.
(4)Roderick M.
Everything from our escargot appetizer to our tiramisu dessert was excellent. The service was unbeatable. My girlfriend was not satisfied with her entree and it was quickly replaced with something else from the menu at no extra charge. We had a fantastic experience. I would love to go back.
(5)Bill H.
Great service and delicious appetizers. Group friendly. We shared the appetizers and deserts! Yum Yum!
(4)Sam S.
An amazing meal was enjoyed by my entire party. Nothing short of top notch!
(4)Dustin W.
Food was less than stellar. I had the mussels they weren't bad but nothing write home about. The crab meat maison salad lack luster. Just crab meat on iceberg lettuce with a piece of tomato. My wife had the shrimp linguini and it looked like an appetizer it was so small. My mother in law had the pollo di parma and was grossed out by it. The waiter was decent. I honestly don't see a reason why i would go back.
(2)Bob M.
This is an amazingly good place. We went with about 30 people and they served us promptly, kept the drinks flowing, and got the food out in great time. And the food was amazing. The drink suggestions were unique (try the Lemon Drop). A three hour event felt effortless and fun. We would definitely go back.
(5)Brad S.
Amazing Italian food (mainly seafood based italian). Great staff.
(5)Andrew L.
Excellent food and service On a famous new Orleans street. The escargot was high quality and the fish is served with bones. Nice romantic environment but a bit pricey.
(4)Marek P.
If you like heated up frozen food, this is the place for you. Waste of time and money!
(1)Janlee A.
VERY attentive staff. It seemed that we were stared at the whole time. This white tablecloth, upscale Italian/Creole restaurant had delicious food. However, comparing the experience to the price, I won't be returning without a benefactor.
(4)Joe M.
Started out great with the appetizer and went downhill from there. Waited over an hour for the meal and when it finally arrived it was cold and tasted like it had been under a heat lamp for a while.
(2)Cynthia P.
it's super easy to overlook this place. it is right next to emeril's, after all. the food was great, the service was great, and it was a very fitting place to have a new year's eve dinner. i didn't find the food to be too expensive -- i got the soft shell crab over pasta and it was delectable!
(4)Michael W.
we had our own vip private room for like 25-30 ppl...we were only allowed to order 3 things off the menu...some type of veal...soft shell crab and something else...the veal was amazing and i actually took a picture of it...the imported beer we drank was nasty and im not a fan of red wine..i stuck with the ice water...oh the best part was the appetizers of 5 diff. oysters and bread yumm!! the gumbo soup was good...but i shoulda got the caesar salad cuz the soup was salty
(4)Patty W.
My husband, daughter and I along with some friends recently were in New Orleans and had the most wonderful dining experience at Tommy's. The restaurant was decorated very nicely and the food was delicious. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and could answer all our questions. He also made some very good recommendations for those of us who couldn't decide. I thought the meal was reasonably price as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting in New Orleans.
(4)Uptown G.
Went last night with a group for the first time. The food was so good, order the appetizer sampler not on the menu. It was great. I got the pompano and my boyfriend the Capri, we both cleaned our plates. He loved the turtle soup although I was not a fan. The bread pudding was really good.
(4)Darren P.
We were in New Orleans for one night, I chose Tommy's for our Dinner from reading reviews on yelp. Boy what a good move the service, the food and the place was really great. To start they brought a loaf of the most tasty bread, then the best appetizers. Now the main course is were they lost the fifth star, I had the Lamb Chops they were to fatty and the sauce over ran the flavor of the Lamb. But my wife had the fish in the bag it was wonderful. We did not have desert. We will return when we go back to New Orleans.
(4)Cameron W.
If you're looking for oustanding Creole and Italian food near the French Quarter, skip Cafe Giovanni and go to Tommy's. The baked oyster and pasta dishes are outstanding, and the place really feels like its in Italy. Locals love Tommy's, with good reason.
(5)Allen K.
Went here for New Year's Eve. Unbelievable. Very attentive staff. Highlight had to be the crabmeat au gratin. Reasonably priced for the quality.
(5)Chuck R.
Went on a Thursday evening and the place was hopping with locals and tourist alike. The ambiance and wait staff was a major five stars. Was good for a romantic dinner although a little noisy. The food while good was not great. Chicken picatta with lump crab along with a pasta and fried soft shell crab were good but both needed more seasoning.
(4)Rashida S.
Fantastic food and wine. I went here for my birthday dinner and had the best time with friends. We had a wonderful waitress and excellent customer service all around. Beautiful restaurant and food. The food tastes amazing. I had the Pollo de Parma (Chicken Parmesan). It was flavorful and filling. I had enough to take home and eat for breakfast the next morning.
(5)Ann T.
Incredible service. Best egg plant ever! Never disappointing, great food great ambience great prices huge portions great selection, so fresh. So worth finding it in New Orleans. Much better than the other touted New Orleans eateries.
(5)Rich L.
I brought some influential customers here based on the recommendation of a coworker. I must say that we were not disappointed, fab experience from beginning to the end. The 5 star rating began with booking the reservation for 8 on the web via Open Table, easy and quick what else do you need? Well my needs increased from 8 to 9 so I called before they opened hoping to get some one to answer the phone and i got the recording. I hate recordings BC they never call you back, whoa in about 20 minutes Amy calls back and says no problem, we got it! Ok this is looking good, but now wait now I need not 8, not 9, but 10 spots BC a wife is coming that I forgot to count. So once again I call, again, "not prob Dr. we got you covered"!! We show up a few minutes early and the table is set for 10 and looks amazing. Linens are fresh, crisp and pressed (unlike other high end eateries) Service by Manuel the lead server is top self good, as is the service by the whole wait staff. I am looking at appetizers and they all look so good I can't decide and am thinking that I wonder if they can do an assortment for the table. Well Karnac the magnificent recognizes that I'm, "the boss" AKA hosting the group and stops by and says,"Sir for this size group we can do an appetizer assortment if you like?" OK Manuel I liking you too now brother because you obvioulsy have ESP. Manuel keeps the Cabernet flowing but each time a bottle runs low, he glances at me to get my nonverbal approval to crack another bottle. We develop a rapport like a seasoned auctioneer and a cattle order buyer where the slightest nonverbal ques are recognized and two way communication is unnoticed by everyone else. The food is all amazing, served simultaneously by an obviously profession kitchen. It is all hot, spot on seasoned and I could not find room for improvement. All this wonderfulness comes at a price of nearly $1K for our party, but it was well, well worth it.
(5)Dan M.
Came to visit friends here in New Orleans and they brought me to Tommy's. What can I say......absolutely amazing. Incredible atmosphere, friendly service and terrific food. I had the Duck with asparagus, WOW!!! Will definitely come back for more...
(4)Martin S.
An off-the-chart great find in the warehouse district. You'll not find Tommy's Cuisine in all the tourist publications but it's certainly worth a try. Paneed Oysters & Shrimp are excellent. It's an app that plays like an entree. The decor and lighting are charming and romantic. The service is just right. Give this place a shot! It will not disappoint. I might just give them 5 stars after another visit.
(4)Lori B.
Great atmosphere, great food and great service! The bread pudding is out of this world. They have crab all over the menu. Don't like crab? They have duck, chicken, lamb - you name it. The menu has variety without being overwhelming. Rene, our server, was fantastic. They all were wonderful. Love this place. Great for intimate date night, work meeting or group dinner. Well priced, too!
(5)Preeyam P.
Had a fantastic New Orleans experience here! We were seated even though we didn't have a reservation. The ambiance was perfect and the service was even better. Our waiter Steven made our night fantastic. He was great about joking with us and telling stories and making sure we had a great time. The food was perfect I may have purposefully ate my body weight in carbs and been okay with it. I really wish the specials were written and included with the menu. I had to ask our waiter to repeat a few of them because I got confused. The mozzarella and bread appetizer was great. I especially enjoyed the bread. It was a perfect crunchy on the outside and I had the trout special of the day which was fried trout with almonds, broccoli and confit potatoes. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. I don't like overcooked broccoli. The confit potatoes were also fantastic. They tasted great with the sauce under the fish (thyme butter?). I didn't expect the trout to be so large. It was the size of my entire forearm. I was expecting a smaller piece of fish with more vegetables and could not finish my entire meal. You must leave room for dessert. I had the creme brûlée. There was a spot where the sugar was burned but the soft custard under neath made up for it. I wish I had more room for sorbet. Maybe next time I come I'll get dessert first.
(5)Martin F.
The vibe is straight out of Goodfellas, but they're not selling fur coats in the kitchen. No, this kitchen only has the finest local seafood, fresh fish and veal that Henry wished he could have smuggled into the pen. This is quintessential New Orleans/Italian cuisine. The seafood, fahgetaboutit. The veal, fahgetaboutit. The pasta, fahgetaboutit. The price... Ahhhh the price is fair. My personal favorites are the hot & cold appetizer samplers, the drum (when they have it) topped with gulf shrimp or crabmeat.
(5)Michael D.
Wow! An excellent place for a romantic evening! Everything from the ambiance to the service was exceptional. The food was just fantastic using only the freshest ingredients. The wait to get your food is worth it because when it comes out you can taste the care and precision that went into each plate. Highly recommend!
(5)Kirk D.
What a score! Service with Frank, phenomenal. We had no reservations and they squeezed us right in. We are from out of town and allowed Frank to pick our entire dinner. Well done Frank! Appetizers; Shrimp in Corn Bisque, Avocado with crab meat (very cleansing) and the kicker, Oysters Tommy! Dinner included; Veal Piccata and Crab Meat Sardou, Dessert; Pecan Pie w/ Dark Chocolate, rocked! Bread Pudding... have not had better (5+). You will not be disappointed. Most definitely repeatable....kudos to Tommys!!!
(5)Charity S.
Average! Nice environment, good servers, average food. For the amount you pay it's not worth it. My lamb chops were so small and fatty that I still left hungry. The oysters are topped with so much other food that you can't even taste them. I gave a thee star because of service and dessert, dark chocolate pecan pie...amazing.
(3)Shannon S.
Tommy's is a nice intimate dining environment with good service. The lighting is a bit too low to read the menu easily so you might need to use some extra lighting. Everything but the sides served with entrees average around a four star here. You start off with very nice complimentary bruschetta served along with bread and butter. The baked oysters are one of the best things here and hover around a five star experience. The appetizers here really shine as some of the best items on the menu. The biggest disappointments I've had here have been some of the sides served with the entrees. The broccoli is served as a huge piece that has to be cut up into edible portions; the julienned sweet potatoes would be much better as mashed, the brabant potatoes were very dry and needed some butter or other sauce. Another observation is that the coffee they serve here is among the weakest I've ever had and I really found it to be too weak for my taste. Unfortunately for a fine dining experience this is also a very popular spot with the tourists and that has virtually eliminated any semblance of a dress code here so expect to see dinner guests wearing all sorts of extremely causal dress here. Overall this has the potential to be a four or five star fine dining experience with just a few tweaks but at their price point I've got several other favorites I would prefer to frequent. If you're in the area and want a convenient meal in a nicer environment this is an acceptable option. Get the baked oysters and you will be happy.
(3)Kiki B.
Tommys old Italian restaurant. Food was ok, service superb. Loved the waiter he was very welcoming with a great sense of humor. The food was ok but I wasn't that impressed. Had a Cosmo that the waiter recommended and it was cool can't remember what kind it was. The fish that I ordered was very bland but everything else was ok. Not in a rush to go back kind of anticipated it to be a little more modern and it seems as though the cut corners on the quality of the food.
(3)Harry T.
This restaurant today is still maintaining the high level of service and culinary delights as it has over the years. The ambiance, music, service, food selection and wine list continue to provide all that is needed for a Five Star rating. Although I did not use the service it appears to have Valet parking available for the guests. Background music is soothing and non intrusive. And the Rest Rooms are cleaned and well maintained. Service was professionally provided by René and Sam. They made the evening much more than just having a nice dinner. Attentive, not overbearing, and with a fantastic recommendation of a new wine was most appreciated. Especially since the wine tasted better and cost less than what was about to be ordered. The wine selection was a Laetitia Pinot Noir. Bounced around the tongue just right with the veal and the seafood. The appetizer that rang my bell was an Avocado Crab dish. Made you almost want to order two or three of them and call it a night. There was a race as to the Veal Picatta with Crab and the Veal Sorrentina. The Veal Picatta was a special and the Sorrentina is on the regular menu. The Sorrentina got my vote. It is Pan seared veal with prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella. And some other items that have you cutting your veal in smaller and smaller pieces to enjoy it in an attempt to make the meal last longer. All enjoyed in a not rush atmosphere with great service and a good Italian feeling to the experience. Dessert was Cappuccino and a taste of Nocello. This restaurant continues to have my Seal of Approval!
(5)Erin J.
Came here for a huge birthday dinner, my cousin's 21st, with a group of 12 people. First thoughts: we were pissed they didnt give us a round table per our request and their assurances. Also, the room we were in was hie and price, but also nice and dark -- hard to read the menus. Besides these tiny tid bits everything was really great. They handled us quite well, considering. The waiter was extremely friendly and absolutely hilarious. Sarcastic humor is the best. I had some artichoke/spinach/hollandaise sauce meal that was extremely rich. It didnt blow my mind or anything and I probably should've ordered something else but by the time we got our main entrees I was admittedly pretty full. I had a crab and avocado salad which was delish. Oh wow, I almost forgot -- TRY THE BREAD PUDDING! It is absolutely amazingly blissful and delicious. Probably the best i've ever had, and they give you a huge portion.
(4)Warren C.
Just not impressed-- 2 stars for service or else it's be a 1-- sat down with a group of 8-- we ordered lots things on the menu - veal sorrienta, Australian lamb, duck (the house special) , the piccata, soft shell crab, avocado salad , chocolate pecan pie-- even the coffee -- we all passed things around and every time I took a bite of anything I honestly didn't get that "wow" this is the reason to come back. Atmosphere is small and intimate -- Classic Italian -- but would definitely not recommend it to anyone traveling to New Orleans.
(2)Teri H.
I'm giving Tommys 3 stars because the atmosphere and the waitstaff was top notch although a bit slow. Not sure if it was wait staffs fault or kitchen/bar holding us up. They attempt fine dining, but fall a bit short for those who have really known fine dining. We had a large party, 8, and tried the sampler appetizer which is everything except for sweetbreads, which was ok by me. I had a fairly decent filet which was slightly over cooked. It had far too much bernnaiss sauce on it. The " potatoes " looked like plastic & didn't taste much better. The broccoli was undercooked and doused with another sauce.. All in all, it was a nice experience. They also have a pretty extensive wine list.
(3)Manish B.
4.5 Stars. Could not tell from the outside but this place is huge. We had a group of 14 and were taken through what felt like a maze until we got to our private room. Very classy place, The main dining room looked very nice, intimate, dimly lit. Our room was nicely decorated away from the main room as this was a boisterous bachelor party. The service was impeccable, we had an excellent team serving us and they were very accommodating. We asked if they could pipe in some musics and right away we heard Sinatra crooning in the background. The drinks were spot on hand crafted fair. Extensive wine list as well. Our waiter recommended we get a few appetizer samplers as we had such a large group and that was a great idea as we all had a little taste of several items before the main course. The food was excellent. I had the duck which is one of their specialities and it was damn good and surprising the portion size was more than I expected. The lamb, fish, steak and all the rest were tasty. As I said this was 14 guys for a bachelor party and we were loud and rowdy and we never had one complaint to keep it down, our servers seemed to think we were very amusing as well. This is a great spot, I highly recommend it.
(4)Whitney A.
My mother and I are in NOLA for the weekend. We like to eat well when we travel- to us, getting to know a city is getting to know its food. We chose Tommy's after seeing many good reviews. Our waiter, Steve, tried very hard. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. We ordered the Duck and the Fresh Fish Filet. My mother and I have had eaten duck and fish at many wonderful restaurants all over the world (La Tour D'Argent, La Bernadin, Wedholms Fisk, to name just a few), so we know what duck and fish should taste, feel, and look like when well prepared. Both the duck and the fish here were inedible, and I suspect, would have made us sick had we eaten them. I will elaborate... The duck had a funny texture (like it was smoked). The sauce, which is described in the menu as a "razzberry reduction" was really a heavy barbecue sauce with chopped nuts. It came with wild rice and shoestring sweet potatoes. My mother said the wild rice reminded her of "zatarain" boxed rice. The potatoes were dry and cold (I do not believe they are made to order). My fish was described as sautéed with shrimp in a beurre blanc sauce with corn. It came out mushy, fishy tasting, and swimming in a heavy butter sauce much like something you'd get at a place like Bubba Gump's. The corn was fine seemed out of a can. When we asked for the check, Steve, our waiter, felt terrible and told the owner, who demanded an explanation and then proclaimed that "it's just you, the food is PERFECT!" He proceeded to charge us for the meal in full. So that's it. Really disappointing meal and I would strongly suggest that you choose to eat at another establishment. But, if you do end up going here for dinner, and Steve's your waiter, please give him our regards, he really did try.
(1)Sang T.
OMG!!! The best bread pudding i ever had!!! Service was great. Made reservations but had to wait a little but they made it up. They comp our appetizer. And took care of us.
(5)Helen B.
Excellent food, even better service!!!! Definitly worth stopping in, especially if you have a large group!
(5)Julia F.
I come here every year for our anniversary! THE BEST kept secret of NOLA! We always have the same server (Sam) and he has been there for years! He is remarkable in service! We adore him!!! We always get our corner table by the window. I can't imagine spending my anniversary anywhere else! Our anniversary is September 15 and we juat celebrated our 9 years with them! We will be back every year + some! Love our Sam and Tommy's!
(5)Jordan L.
Was in a bit of a rush when I went here in order to make it to a play at The Saenger, but still ended up having a great meal. I absolutely LOVED the fish I got. It was the Fish Capri Chef Special and the fish that day was drum. It's topped with crawfish, crabmeat and artichoke hearts with a lemon butter burre blanc sauce -- it was DIVINE and JUST what I was in the mood for - light, not overly rich, but very filling. To say that meal hit the spot is an understatement. It'd be hard to convince myself to get another entree when going back. My friend got the Crabmeat Au Gratin and it was great too. We got a cheese plate to start with and while I love cheese and two of them were great - I've had better cheese plates. Looking forward to going back.
(4)Ashley T.
I was in town with work colleagues - but the fun kind of colleagues, not the stuffy ones. We wanted a great atmosphere (well, this was a top priority on my list, at least) and really great food. Unfortunately, my coworkers didn't really care if the fare was authentic New Orleans, but it had been a long day at a convention so I didn't press that issue. Tommy's Wine Bar's atmosphere looked fantastic, but we needed food to go along with our drinks, so Tommy's Cuisine it was. While the atmosphere wasn't bad - nice dim lighting, which I love - the decor was a little kitschy (lots of decorative plates on the walls). Regarding the food, I had the Fish Capri - the fish of the day was Drum - and found the buerre blanc sauce to be quite overpowering. What could have been a light and fantastic meal ended up being pretty heavy due to so much butter. However, my coworkers seemed very happy with their meals. The service was great - very attentive and amiable. Overall we enjoyed our experience here, but I would probably choose other places before going back.
(4)Mike F.
With all of the great food in New Orleans, Tommy's was a little bit of a disappointment. Great atmosphere and service, but the food was generally lacking. The turtle soup was pretty standard. Nice spice to it, but the turtle was cut up a little too small. My main, the drum, was very overcooked. Almost tough. I've had the drum at almost every NOLA restaurant I've been to and this was the worst. It could have been good (i.e., nice preparation), but overcooked fish (it was almost tough to chew) just doesn't work for me. And it wasn't just me. My friend's drum was extremely overcooked and chewy as well. That just must be how they do it here. My dessert, the sorbet, was nice and refreshing. Don't think I'll be back.
(2)Xavier W.
Fabulous experience, start to finish. We'd never been steered away from our initial choices by a waiter before, but Wayne's tips were invaluable. Everything was perfectly timed and wonderful. -oysters bienville - avocado w/crab - duck - chocolate almond mousse Mmmmmmmmmm....
(5)Robert M.
People find Tommy's Cuisine lots of different ways - they couldn't get a table at Emeril's, they wanted Creole Italian and weren't willing to wait in line at Irene's, or they simply walked past on their way back from the Convention Center. But however they find it, they're always pleased with the result - classic Creole Italian perfection. And you will be, too. I believe that their red gravy (New Orleans for red sauce) is prepared using a recipe straight from heaven. My favorite is the escargots in mushroom caps appetizer. The restaurant is larger than it looks, but with lots of small rooms, and is perfect for large business dinners.
(5)Julie M.
Was here for a late dinner with a large group (20+) and was well taken care of -- Manuel was our waiter and was great fun. Mixed appetizer plate was chock full of goodness (great crabcakes). I had veal piccata and was very pleased. Desserts were really good as well. Great find.
(4)Richard H.
Everything was outstanding. Waiter was super knowledgeable of their menu and made excellent recommendations. You couldn't ask for a better dining experience.
(5)howard b.
Very festive right now with a great ambiance. We stopped Sunday for dinner and really enjoyed the experience. The duck was great!!!
(4)Mark P.
This place rocks. What a great vibe. The food is outstanding in every way you want it to be.
(5)Kendall B.
This was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. Especially surprising since I had never heard of this restaurant and our hotel just sent us a block down the road for an Italian meal. Hubs and I really just wanted a carb fix like bolognese. What we got was just a succulent display of yumminess. Starting with the bruschetta. Oh wow. It was just delicious. Then onto the escargot. Different than I expected as the escargot is stuffed into a mushroom cap. Still amazing. Then had the veal marsala. Oh. I seriously could have licked the plate. This is definitely a place I will revisit next time I'm here!
(5)M See Y.
Ladies remember that famous scene from beauty and the beast when Bell came down for a late night meal and the whole staff gave her a show and awesome food? Yah, that was me here... I kid you not. Everyone (i.e., cooks, waiters, bartender, maitre'd, etc..) came out to say hi to me and give me food to sample. The whole staff made me feel like the most special person the world. I became a bit embarrassed. But I was told that this was their way of making new guest who comes alone feel welcomed and to visit them as a family afterwards. I loved it here. I can't wait to go back. Now for the food: 1) Bruschetta 2) Crab and avocado salad 3) Lamb chops 4) Wine! Overall: If you don't like lamb after this meal, then you probably never like lamp. The lamb chops were worth the royal treatment (o;
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