Bei Tempi
901 Convention Center Blvd,Ste 115, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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Address :
901 Convention Center Blvd,Ste 115
New Orleans, LA, 70130 - Phone (504) 561-8881
- Website https://beitempirestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Rah W.
Great restaurant with great service! Authentic Italian food. When I tell YOU...this has got to be the most amazing Italian food I've had outside my semester abroad in Italy. Fresh, great tomato sauce, FRESH, well seasoned, and delicious. Our waiter was Daniel, he is a hospitality super hero. We never had to ask for anything. Even the janitorial staff was engaging and friendly. I can't say enough of how amazing this place is. We met one half of the ownership team and he was super sweet. I want everyone to come here at least once! Your money will be well spent!
(5)Amy C.
Why I'm a Bei Tempi Fan: 1) A cheerfully accommodated large party of 7 adults and 2 toddlers. 2) A large table in our own area cordoned off by a line of chairs. 3) A couple baskets of buttery, garlicky squishy rolls. 4) A cup of minestrone soup containing carrots, green beans and corn that were fished out for the hungry baby girls. 5) A basic pizza topped with chicken, and fed to pizza crazy kiddos by letting them chomp down on the end of a slice as big as their heads. 6) A solid rendition of crispy, saucy Chicken Parmigiana that I inhaled along with a side of brightly colored but slightly overcooked veggies. (broccoli, carrots, zucchini). 7) A beautiful aquarium near the bar.
(4)Benjamin M.
After two visits here, once for dinner last winter and once recently for lunch, I'd say that Bei Tempi is a fairly decent restaurant. Granted, there aren't a ton of dining options around the conference center area, for which they're probably eternally grateful, but they basically hold their own. During my first visit, I came in strictly for the pizza since I was carb-loading for a half marathon. The small bar was full but I did get a table near the window to ponder my options. Naturally, I went with their meat lovers pie, which I would put somewhere in the middle of my rating scale. Good, but not great, especially for the $18.95 price tag. For my lunchtime visit, I changed it up and ordered their Original Flatbread lunch special, which had chicken, tomatoes and onions and came with a drink. Once again, it was good, but nothing to get excited about. If there is an area where they can improve, it's with the service. Not that it was bad, but it was so scattered on their employees' designated responsibilities. The bartender left the bar to play hostess and show people to their tables and the actual hostess was playing part-time server. I'm not sure if it was simply an understaffing issue during my visit, but when I finally had to grab the bartender, who was out of the floor for about ten minutes at a time, just to ask him if I could finally place my lunch order, something just ain't right. One last minor thing I found amusing: they are self-described as a "sports bar?" If that simply means three TV screens above the small bar tuned to ESPN, then the traditional definition I'm accustomed to has definitely been modified here. Umm, not quite.
(3)Chris A.
Let me preface this review by stating that the waitress was polite. With that said; this is by far one of the worst Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. I ordered chicken parmigiana and penne, hoping that this safe bet which quench my hunger pangs. Unfortunately the sauce reminded me of out of the can Spaghetti-O's my mother would buy when I was a kid, the chicken was rubbery, and the minestrone soup was cold. I'm giving this place two stars for two reasons; again, the waitress was polite and attentive and the garlic knots were pretty good.
(2)Tanya D.
I just ate dinner with my 11 year old daughter while we are staying at the hotel next door. Since it was girls night out we just got a couple of appetizers and did not eat any entrees or pizza. As everyone says, the menu and portions are huge. I can't vouch for anything other than those tasty garlic cheese rolls- which are a meal in itself and the fried eggplant. The eggplant were sliced thin and then cut into strips. Fried in batter, not bread crumbs. They are ok. This place is good if you have kids and need to eat in the area and don't want the more fancy restaurants. It reminds me of the type of family Italian restaurants you find more in Chicago and not really New Orleans.
(3)Allyson T.
Food, music, service, atmosphere all GREAT!!! I ordered a salad which was fresh and yummy. Mia was our waitress and she was awesome! Eric (the manager) was friendly and recommended the tiramisu and cheesecake. It was all delicious!
(5)Teresa G.
Truly authentic Italian cuisine. Homemade meat sauce lasagna is out of this world, not to mention the garlic rolls, you get generous portion with your meal and side salad...highly recommend!
(5)Missy G.
Unexpectedly WONDERFUL! We came here for a less-rowdy, hopefully not too crowded dinner spot close to our hotel while here for PittCon. Instead we had incredible dinners and desserts AND a singing waiter, Vinny, with the voice of an Angel. Are you kidding me??? I did not expect this in NOLA at a random business dinner with colleagues. What a sweet surprise. As many others have stated, their garlic rolls are homemade, yummy, hot buttery garlicky goodness. The menu is extensive with so many tempting options. It would take a long time to review each dish so let me sum it up. Our group ordered the Mama's Original pizza, Veal Marsala, Chicken a la Bei Tempi, Seafood platter, Shrimp Marinara, salads and soup. All excellent and large portions with quality ingredients. So Good. The desserts are wildly delicious and H.U.G.E. The owner makes his own tiramisu and cheesecakes, too. We ordered one order of Tiramisu and one slice of Butterfinger cheesecake. Enough for 5-10 people easily! Bring on the spoons and dig in, people! I am willing to bet most visitors to NOLA do not think of Italian food when they think of dining options here, but think twice and try this place out for dinner or lunch. They are right across the street from the convention center. We are planning to go back this week!
(5)James S.
This place is clearly only for people visiting town that do not know where to get good food. It all is covered in grease, made me feel awful the next day, and did not really look or taste that good. Would recommend passing this place up in favor of one of new Orleans' other fine dining establishments
(1)Michelle P.
So 55 minutes into my meal and I've received my salad which was fine and my cold entree. I sent it back and my server seemed shocked. Sorry Vinnie but it was probably sitting for 20 minutes. They reheated the food I sent back and reserved it to me. Service and quality is lacking here. I wasn't even privy to my bill being handed to me in a sleeve. Just a slip of paper.
(1)M M.
Ordered a pizza here. Although quite pricey, it was flavorful. They were also accommodating with dietary restrictions, which is always appreciated. Took a while to get ready as well, however, I would recommend this over any of the eateries in the convention center across the street.
(3)David. M.
Oh My God, What a way to finish a great vacation. My wife and I took a walk across the street from the hotel we were staying at , and smelled great pizza. We went in and found a clean and friendly sports bar environment. The pizza was great!! We decided to come back for dinner. It kept getting better. The server had a trained operatic voice and sang a beautiful Italian song .The food was to die for. We were so full we couldn't even try our favorite tiramisu We met the owners on the way out, such wonderful people, they actually treated us to their last piece of Tiramisu to take back to the hotel (amazing). We wanted to stay an extra day, just to have another meal here. A Must Visit. Thanks again, can't wait to come back to NOLA !!
(5)Desiree A.
So delicious! Got the lasagna and it comes with garlic knots and salad and it's only $13! The cook is an actual Italian so the food has a distinct/authentic flavor.
(5)Jason D.
WOW! This place is a must try. Our waitress Janae was very knowledgeable, and made our experience just amazing! She suggested a half cheese sticks, half fried eggplant appetizer which was awesome! My wife and girls had a pepperoni pizza that they loved. And for myself Janae suggested Three Musketeers, which was a combination of Chicken Parmigiana, Shrimp Parmigiana, and Veal Parigiana. OMG it was incredible! We finished off this wonderful experience with Janae bringing us a Butterfinger Cheesecake. Let me tell you, if you can make it to dessert, GET THE BUTTERFINGER CHEESECAKE!... All my reviews are from the heart, so you can take this to the bank! Go to Bei Tempi!!
(5)Dana W.
Came to NOLA for the Girl's Volleyball Junior National Tournament. Stopped at Bei Tempi in between matches, and they were out of everything! Over 10, 000 players in town and BT is the closest place to the Convention Center. We had 10 parents with us, but they wouldn't let us order a pitcher of beer; had to do individual pints. They were out of Flatbread and pita bread for sandwiches. We all finally ordered individual slices of pizza. The waitress was nice, but it didn't make up for the lack of preparation. We didn't go back for the rest of the tournament. (4 days). But we found some other great places within walking distance.
(2)Jan K.
Pizza hold up to NE standards. I eat pizza in Philly/NY/NJ all the time. In NOLA, it is certainly not on my hot list of "must eat" foods. However blowing most of a lunch hour walking down Royal Street in search of a grocery store that sells pickle pork, tasso ham and Camellia red beans, I had exactly 15 minutes to grab something before a session. I ordered a slice each of meat lover's and a Hawaiian. Both had great crispy crusts, just enough sauce and good non-greasy mozz. Topping were high quality, and the slices were fresh at 1:15 in the afternoon. They heated up perfectly, and got me out in time. Service was efficient and friendly.
(4)Kyle M.
Great pizza. We always stop in and get a fugazzie which is their epic stuffed pizza. We've stopped in so much that Al even remembers our order! He's the best!
(5)Ed L.
A solid 4 stars! Truthfully when I am in town I don't think of this place nor do I crave the food. There's nothing sexy about it whatsoever except that they have TV screens everywhere which is perfect when I want to catch a game, have a beer, and have a bite... Which is why I found myself there twice on Sunday evening watching football. Cozy'd up to the bar both times. They have a huge cool a$$ fish tank behind the bar if you're in to that ... which I'm not... With that said the food both times was very good. Seafood Pescatore first time and a thin crust combo pizza pie the second time. Both excellent w fresh ingredients. Crust was crunchy like it should be!! Like I said, a solid 4 stars for food and service.
(4)Moneca M.
Everything is on point here! They sell huge pizza by the slices at $3ish. Good stuff yall.
(5)Ann M.
Great Italian bistro-type style restaurant across from the Convention Center. Went at lunchtime but had dinner entrees, both pastas, and both were excellent (Linguine Pescatore and Shrimp Scampi) -- The seafood was plentiful, and the seasoning just right.
(5)Braden R.
I've tried to get food from here twice, both times to no avail. On both occasions they said they "weren't doing delivery right now," but when I pushed the person on the phone about it they couldn't tell me when they actually do delivery. Both times I called were during peak dinner hours. Somehow this time I was able to keep the person who answered the phone on the line long enough for her to ask which hotel I was staying at (I guess it's only for tourists?). When I told her I was down in the Irish Channel she said she'd never heard of it (??? We're only about two miles away from your restaurant!) and then proceeded to not cover the phone as she told someone else on her end she had "no idea what I was talking about." Despite this, and despite getting the name of my street wrong, she was sure they didn't deliver here, a vast two miles away. I'm sure the food is great, but I'll never know.
(2)Meredith R.
The food was pretty good. The sauce a bit pasty. The garlic rolls were worth going for. HOWEVER, I think the family of the people that owned it were there eating. Their little children were there being very loud and they weren't being corrected. I think they were relatives to the owners because 2 of the ladies were in and out of the kitchen bringing food out only to this table. But the MAJOR problem is that the children were all allowed to go in and out of the kitchen as they pleased. This made us feel pretty uncomfortable as we were being served out of this same kitchen. The service from Janae was with a smile.
(3)Chris F.
Went here twice over the week. First time had some ok pizza and good calamari. The next time I grabbed a chicken parm sub to go. The sub was not cooked and I was not pleased to bite into raw chicken. Unfortunately raw chicken is a deal breaker for me and there's no fucking way I'll come back.
(2)Gerard T.
This place was in walking distance from my hotel. Suggested by one of the staff. The claim to fame for this place is the 7 day happy hour from 4pm - 7pm. It's 2 for 1 on any alcoholic beverage. If you buy a bottle of wine you will get one for free and the same goes for any mixed or straight drinks. The wait staff was excellent with Randi and Dennis. Both were really hospitable and very cool. Also this place has about 5 TVs throughout and not a bad seat in the house. I ordered the appetizers fried calamari which was excellent, the fried eggplant which was excellent as well. The mozzerella sticks were decent. Not good and not bad but in between. If you like to drink this is an excellent spot. Would definitely recommend for drinks and appetizers!! I endorse this spot
(4)Jose P.
Great service, great food, the server will sing for you, lice performances, 3 dollar shots!!! And incredible great service!!! And great prices!!! What ever everyone that gave them less than 5 stars is wrong!!! You need to try it!!!
(5)Nikkie N.
Garlic rolls are the best rolls I've had in my life ! The significant other said it was to garlicky for him. (Yet he still ate three rolls) We shared the "Tour of Italy." Heaping helping of veal & eggplant parmigiana alongside penne and meatballs. Omg, I felt like this dish was enough to feed four elderly ladies! Okay, I exaggerate. Definitely enough to feed three. Besides the large serving (plus your choice of soup or salad) it was well priced (17$) and tasted fresh! I am not a fan of red sauce at all but I liked this enough to keep eating. I just have to say, again, that the red sauce is different. I wanted to get two slices of pizza! Because you can do that here! However, you can't have just any slice of pizza and I don't know which ones you can get as slices.. The beau decided we would get a small half and half pizza (mama's special and meat lovers). Pizza crust is amazing ! It was airy and chewy but crunchy. Idk, just delicious The layout of the restaurant is great for large parties. Also, the menu is so big I don't see how anyone can't find something they'll like. 1 star for offering slice pizza 1 star for freshness 1 star for garlic rolls Quick tip, if you get the eggplant parmigiana, ask if they can put the eggplant on top of the sauce. It gets to soggy for me.
(3)Christopher W.
A great not very well known pizza stop that I stopped into when Pizza D was closed. I had a great house salad that was huge and had lots of ingredients. They brought out complimentary garlic bread with the salad and then came a slice of eggplant pizza that was excellent. When pizza D is closed this is a very capable replacement, the only issue is parking so its best to go by bike.
(4)Laura W.
They deliver. To your hotel. And it's great food! Background: I got sick while in New Orleans - boo! Bad cold - miserable, and sad that I was missing out on great times in the Big Easy. I Yelped for a delivery place and this popped up. I got the penne with broccoli and shrimp, garlic knots, salad and a piece of cheesecake. Made this sick girl feel much better. The bread and cheesecake were amazing. The pasta and salad were good. I would order from them again.
(4)Jayson H.
The garlic rolls or knots are amazing. The Stromboli was excellent and the chocolate cheesecake was to die for
(5)Pete W.
Excellent food and Jasmine makes you feel welcome at the bar. The guys in the front give you a hearty welcome. The sausage and peppers was the best I have had in a very long time. Don't overlook this place
(5)Tammy W.
Food was authentic Italian and tasted perfect. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Tanja D.
This is my favorite lunch spot near my job. The pizza is perfect...toppings, crust, seasoning...YUM! Aside from the pizza, I love the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. Considering that I am not a big salad eater, this says a lot. The lettuce is crisp, the shrimp well-seasoned and plump, and the dressing rich and creamy. When dining in, the service can be too long for a quick lunch, but the food has always been worth the wait.
(4)Mike B.
If you want a drink be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes. The service is horrible to say the least. The couple next to us at the bar got tired of waiting and just left. When you run a customer based business you can not afford to lose them by hiring inefficient people(bartender)
(1)Jen L.
What do NOLA folks do in the evenings when they're home and bored? Argue about food on twitter... So Sam B (see his review) stated that this was the best NY style pizza to be found in NOLA. I do love pizza but I have been told my NY natives that my tastes do not coincide with theirs. Still I put this on my list to try. About a week later, I was at a party in the area and the food & drink lines were just too long so Anita & I ducked into this spot to freshen our drinks and get some eats. We sat at the bar since the place was pretty full thanks to our party and the convention center being busy. Both the owner of the business and the owner of the building (I think) were there that night, with the business owner subbing in as our bartender/waiter. So our service was a bit over the top. The food was good and we shared a spinach/ricotta pizza. Mad props for the delicious ricotta. We also tried their yummy garlic knots. I really need to go back and try their pasta with vodka sauce since I do love that. The space was still a work in progress when I was there last month (with empty fish tanks waiting to be filled) so I look forward to the completed space. Definitely a nice addition to the Italian restaurants in town.
(4)Kyle D.
Not to be redundant, but yes, the complimentary garlic rolls are delicious. Came in here for lunch and got the Sausage and Peppers on pasta. Comes with a hefty side salad. The entree was very tasty and nicely presented. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. No problem splitting up the bill into separate checks and even boxed and packaged our leftovers for us to take home. Not a single negative thing to say. I'll be back.
(4)Jimi H.
All I can say is absolutely great food. You get a paper menu but when the food comes out you would never thought the food would be so good. Portions are great.
(5)Brian W.
Really enjoyed eating here while in town. The wait staff real recommended a great IPA to try and didn't disappoint! It was wonderful. The bread they brought to the table was also amazing. This was worth the extra pieces! Ate the Cesar salad and the deluxe pizza. Being from Chicago I get nervous but my waiter really recommended it. I added hot peppers to it for heat and it didn't disappoint. A great pizza! Great place to eat and drink. I will be back next time I'm in town.
(5)Bill W.
We ordered 3 large pizzas tonight for part of our volleyball team. The pizza chef told us 30 min, and it was over one hour. Chef was rude and staff totally disgruntled. Avoid this restaurant. Everyone waiting was totally frustrated. Horrible place.
(1)Angela L.
The garlic bread is amazing. The sea food past was excellent. Don't oder the chicken marsala it reminded me of brown gravy.
(4)Eric F.
Always a really great spot open about 9 months ago and so far the best Italian food in New Orleans. Definitely a spot to make the trip from the French Quarter right in front of the Convention Center so it should be easy to find. If you love it will take some home to get to your hotel room save it for later. They bake their own bread and make their deserts n house. Two for one on football days until 7 pm.
(5)Katrina H.
The garlic rolls they brought for appetizer was so delicious. I ordered shrimp scampi, it was so delicious, it's not your typical shrimp scamp but I still love the dish. The place is huge, they have flatscreen to watch in the bar or while eating.
(5)Jere O.
We found this place on our last night in NOLA (We spent 8 days here on our honeymoon) and I'm glad we spent it here. Being 5 oclock on a Monday night, a great number of restaurants are closed in NOLA, but not Bei Tempi! Our waiter, Kevin, was outstanding with his service and made sure our drinks were always full and that each course was satisfactory. We had garlic butter rolls and then Bruschetta for an appetizer, then the chef's salad. Our entrees were to die for (the seafood sampler pasta was to die for, best seafood in NOLA) and generous helpings. Kevin even gave us a slice of cheesecake at no extra cost because it was our honeymoon! My only complaint (and a small one at that) is that the menu is too expansive. It is a trifold menu with options on both sides, effectively 6 panels of food to choose from. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to eat. That is a small price to pay for the dining experience here. With great food, great service, generous portions, and a good price, I don't know how you could go wrong here! If you are visiting NOLA, definitely skip the French Quarter fare and dine here!
(5)Kimberly V.
Bad service from start to finish- we came at 130 and didn't get our food for over an hour. They forgot to put our order in, then tried to offer salads as an apology (which was nice), but by then we just wanted our food, or drinks, or water refill....Entree order came out wrong- had to wait another 10 minutes while they fixed it. Food was ok, which is reason for 2 stars, but service really bad- all the employees just seemed like they didn't really care.
(2)S P.
I was in town for a family visit and after 5 days of oysters, po' boys, gumbo and BBQ shrimp, we were craving Italian. After calling and finding a 1 hour+ wait for a table at Domenica, Irene's, and The Italian Barrel, I found Bei Tempi on Yelp and decided to try it. I called to see if there was a wait for a table and the person who answered the phone said there was no wait, and that there was no one there. We hesitated to go after hearing there were no other customers, but figured the reviews can't be wrong. We arrived and were seated immediately (there were about 10 customers there) which was good because we had a hungry 2 yo in tow. The had several TVs with sports on which made it feel more like a sports bar. Overall, the food was decent. We ordered a large Mama's Original which was tasty; the crust was thin and crispy, but parts were soggy from the tomatoes (seemed like canned), and they used dried basil instead of fresh. My sister ordered the Tour of Italy, which was a huge plate of food. She said the veal was good, but the eggplant parm was chewy and inedible. I ordered the Penne a la Vodka and it was good; the addition of peas, onions and bacon made it more like a Carbonara with pink sauce but I liked it. I should mention that our server brought a basket of garlic rolls while we waited for our food. They were fresh from the oven, warm, soft and covered in butter, garlic and cheese. We gobbled them up and asked for more. When the check came, the server had charged us for the rolls, which I thought was strange since she brought them to us without us ordering them (initially). When asked, she said the first basket was complimentary, but the second was not. I pointed out that the charge on the bill was for 12 rolls, but we received only 4. She ended up taking it off the bill, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, I'd recommend if you are hungry for decent Italian and don't want to wait for a table.
(2)Tricia W.
Seriously, a Must!!! This place is a hidden gem! Authentic Italian good, amazing staff and just a wonderful experience!! Order dessert too, seriously the Best Tiramisu and Zeppoli with rum pecan dipping sauce I've ever had! You won't be sorry!
(5)Elise W.
When I first tried this pizza, I thought it was amazing. I am from NY so I know pizza. The chef who owns it is from NY as well, but he is not the only one who cooks the pizza. A few times I have ordered the pizza has been completely burnt on the bottom. Calzone was burnt as well. Good go to place if you're looking for a really quick slice but would definitely recommend magazine pizza over this place. It's just too inconsistent for me.
(2)Jessica S.
This is my first yelp review but I felt the need to support this restaurant! In a city with few Italian options, this is a great option! Outstanding happy hour & Amazing pizza and garlic bread! Just can't say enough good things and this place deserves a nod by more locals :)
(5)Jason C.
Amazing meatball parmigiana great prices, awesome beers and you must go see Mia in the bar!! If I wasn't from California this would be my spot.
(5)Mindy B.
Giving this one two stars for the complete lack of service and poor management. On both occasions service was slow and ineffective, and sometimes your dish never shows up. When they have all ingredients necessary to make a pizza, it's great. If your up for a challenging dining experience this is your place. If you'd rather something more predictable and delicious, keep looking.
(2)Julee' W.
I was in town for a convention, and someone recommended this place. We walked over one evening and had a great experience. As everyone has stated, the rolls are great. The atmosphere is relaxing and the restaurant is beautiful. We ordered pizza, eggplant parmigian, Tour of Italy, and shrimp scampi. Everyone was complimentary of the food, and the service was prompt and friendly. I will definitely put this on my list for my next trip to NOLA. Delicious!
(5)Eric M.
Good food, good service. Great value. $10 pitchers of beer. Giant delicious pizza. And garlic bread rolls that are out of this world. We are happy customers and will be back.
(5)Mark L.
Awesome! Stromboli comes in 3 sizes. Waitress told me to order the small. It was HUGE! I could only eat half. Tiramisu was phenomenal!
(4)Mz C.
This is hands down the best pizza in New Orleans... Everyone is super cool ! Eric is so awesome ... You'll be amazed by his dough slinging skills. We came in for a carry out but they have in dining with a full bar and the atmosphere is really laid back.... Valerie helped us out too...thanks Val... Check them out next time your in the area or want a good slice of New York style pizza!!!!
(5)Paige W.
I would eat the rolls everyday if they were calorie free. The portion sizes are huge and at a table of 9, we all raved about each dish we ordered. I will be making this a must visit restaurant each time I go to NOLA.. Not at all over priced, and such a great restaurant. Service was wonderful and speedy and they were very busy.
(5)Bill U.
The star is for the pizza, great. I don't think they have a manager in the place. Most unorganized place I have been too! Give yourself a couple of hours if you are going to sit and eat, 15-20 minutes for a slice of pizza in the back.
(1)Matt B.
I was in town working at the Convention Center a couple weeks back for an installation and picked up an order of about six pizzas for the crew working on the floor. As soon as I walked in I was floored at how nice this place was inside. The guys working the counter where you pick up the pizza were super friendly and threw in a couple free Stromboli's with the order. The following night I returned after working to grab a couple beers at their bar, and got into a conversation with one of the guys who works there about IPA's. The night after that, the same guy remembered who I was and had actually brought in a bottle of a local grapefruit IPA for me to try (after I mentioned how I love to travel and try the local beers). The service in this place is absolutely five star. I realize this is a newer spot, so I hope they continue to provide this sort of top notch and personal service, as it really left an impression on me. Of course, I would be doing them a disservice if I didn't mention the food. I only ate the garlic bread and pizza while I was there, but they have a full menu and from what I could see that food seemed really good. The pizza though, was awesome! Being from Rhode Island, I am spoiled when it comes to pizza. I never hold my expectations high when in the south that I'm going to find good (in LL Cool J voice) zah zah zah zah zah zah, but this place was on the money. I got to get a tour de force of their various pizzas as we ordered plain cheese, pepperoni, BBQ chicken, and a meat lover's and all the different kinds kicked some serious butt. These guys are in an awesome location to be able to be successful and I truly hope they are. This place is ran by some really friendly guys and I can't wait to come back and see how well they've done for themselves next time I find myself in New Orleans.
(5)Taylor H.
The garlic rolls were money! Great way to start. The house salad was fresh and a great refresher before the main course. Had the chicken parmigiana and buddy had the fettecuini Alfredo...both were delicious. Janae was a great waitress, make sure you have her.
(4)Kristen M.
The bartender Tyler was amazing. He was extremely busy but still managed to give us brilliant service. We will continue to dine at this restaurant as long as Tyler remains employed with this establishment.
(5)Shan C.
The food at Bei Tempi is excellent. The garlic bread was great, especially when we requested some marinara sauce for dipping. It was extremely crowded due to the cheer competition going on next door. The service was minimal at best. The best service we got was from the bus boy who seated us. I think under normal conditions it would be a great place to bring the family for a great meal. If we ever come back to New Orleans this place will be a definite repeat!
(4)Sean G.
Pizza was good - service was good - a little overpriced for 2 slices but will probably try dine in service at some point.
(4)Judson B.
This place has some amazing pizza!! I would come back in a heart beat!! The pizza slices are big and very filling!! If they ask you if you would like some bread you need to say yes, and ask for the garlic bread!!
(5)Tricia V.
I was in town for the Rock-N-Roll Marathon. We were staying at the Hyatt right across the street and looking for a place to "pasta-up" before the run the next morning. Walked right across the street into this place, after checking Yelp first ;). We ate an early dinner here. We waited in the bar area just a minute until a table was ready. The garlic rolls are to die for, literally! They are so darn good. We each had a different pasta and all was delicious! This particular night was busy and it took a long time for us to get food, BUT the reason was 3 people called in sick! The manager was super nice, you could tell he was very concerned at the length of time it was taking but not making excuses he was bar tending and waiting tables as well. We visited with each other so the time really went by pretty fast. I would go out of my way to come here again, yes it was that good!
(5)Seth C.
These guys are great! I live in a nearby condo, and they do a great job reaching out to the community. They've hosted neighborhood events, and they go out of their way to deliver. When dining in, their desire to succeed is again evident in their friendly, attentive service. The food is fantastic; everything I've had has been delicious. we're thrilled to have them in the neighborhood.
(4)Steph H.
Enjoyed a great dinner this evening. Penne a la Vodka was out of this world. The owner was working the bar and came over to talk with us. Talked us into ordering dessert. I enjoyed a slice of the best carrot cake I have ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not regret it!
(5)Maryanne L.
The best pizza I have ever had! I wish I didn't live across the country so I could come here every week!
(5)Michael S.
What a great find! Quality food, reasonable prices, great location (at least for me) I will defiantly be back again and again. Thanks to the W for the suggestions!
(5)Krishna L.
I didn't expect too much from this sort of nondescript place across from the convention center, but they made one of the best salads I think I've ever had. Extremely fresh, high-quality ingredients, very tasty. Chicken was tender and juicy, seasoned just right. Awesome selection of entrees, pizza and sandwiches, and their garlic rolls are wonderful. Wasn't busy at all during the lunch hour I visited. Seems like something of a hidden gem. Planning to visit again for dinner to try one of the entrees.
(5)Monica F.
While in NOLA for the NAR Conference, we took a break for lunch and were handed a menu for this place as we were leaving, so since it's right across the street from the convention center. So needless to say, since a lot of people got menus, this place was extremely packed. However, they were extremely fast in seating us, so that was a plus. They gave us some garlic knots, which were fresh and tasty, but I only ate one because they were humongous and I did not want to be in a carb coma for the rest of the day while listening to people speak at the conference! I got the grilled chicken salad for my meal and it, too, was huge! Overall, it was pretty good ... about what you would expect from a grilled chicken salad and extremely filling. The food did take a while to come out, again, they were slammed with a LOT of Realtors, but I think they handled it well!
(3)Lindsay G.
We ordered from here while staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside because they delivered. The portions are large and very well priced! We ordered the pasta fagioli, Mama's stuffed peppers, the spaghetti with meatballs, and chicken Josephine (although I'm pretty sure they sent me the chicken Giuseppe). Despite receiving the wrong item, the food was excellent especially for delivery.
(4)Kay L.
Were we ever surprise when we found this Gem. it looks pretty casual and the backend has rows of booths that is probably for the lunch crowd. The restaurant was not full so we were a little hesitant. That would've been a serious mistake! A young man named Q, and that is his name, spotted us and invited us in. He had a big smile, was happy and an excellent server. We had eggplant Parmesan which I was told was the best Warren had ever eaten. You got to realize he is retired... That means he's had lots of opportunities to have the best ever and this is it! I had a shrimp pasta and a fresh salad that was wonderful. This is a very rare occasion.... I did not use salt or pepper. I don't think anyone in my family would believe this. But what rang my chimes was the over-the-top, out of this world hot, light as a feather garlic rolls. I have never, ever, had such a delightful garlic roll in my whole life. I could've eaten a half dozen well ...maybe it dozen! Hope you have the same experience. Put it on your bucket list!
(5)Mary T.
After having landed in New Orleans for a few hours, I decided to walk over to this restaurant and bar for dinner. I'm glad that I did. The chicken marsala was yummy. The plate looked huge, but I managed to pol plush it off. The place is far from being skimpy on mushrooms, which I absolutely love. The chicken was tender and all chicken breast. You could definitely taste the wine in the dish. I love tiramisu. Sadly, the place was out of it, which my full stomach was relieved. Free pop refill worked wonders. There was a lot of cheese bread that I couldn't polish off in top of the homemade, minestrone soup that came with my meal. The most unexpected part of waiting for my main meal was a takedown outside. Police and the Louisiana state trooper had their guns drawn and arrested a man in a grey car. They cuffed him on the spot. The server was kind to see if everyone was okay. She was also friendly and promptly got all my food out to me.
(5)Money'y B.
The food is fair.., not my favorite place! But it is a great Italian cuisine!! The waitress/ bar tender is great!! very nice, polite, and funny!! She is great I forgot her name she have great personality!! I recommend the place to guest that enjoys pasta!
(4)Aaron S.
I am a fan. Local pizza place making great traditional NY style pizza (or as close as we can get in NOLA) and calzones that are guaranteed to leave you completely stuffed! The food quality is quite good, the delivery is the best! I used to order from another local pizza place when I wanted a pizza, now 100% of the time when I order delivery its from here. Keep up the good work!
(4)Priscilla W.
Originally I wasn't planning on eating at this restaurant. But the chef graciously came outside and told me that it was the best thing going in the area that I was that. He was definitely right! While in New Orleans I try not to eat something that I could have at home. Clearly the pizza that I ordered today was something unlike I had ever ate before. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and added pepperoni while I was greeted with a smile. All of your additional condiments were placed in a section away from your ordering area. I like the fact that they were already made in a togo manner so if you were leaving you were properly packed with everything you need. My pizza was fresh and delicious! Beyond the bell pepper and the cheese were all fresh. They all had a very authentic Italian taste. The dough itself was thin and crispy. I enjoyed the conversation with the chef the staff was very friendly and I definitely will go again there was a reason why this place had almost the 5-star rating. The food was amazing!
(5)Emily B.
We had a pretty bad experience here while on vacation. Sure, it was walking distance from our hotel. But once inside (we were the only ones!) everything just seemed very awkward. We were greeted, sat, got drinks, all normal. When we ordered a pizza, our waitress came back and said they were out of pepperoni. What?! How is that even possible. So... sausage. Fine. It didn't taste great, but we're Chicagoans, should've known. We were eating, talking, all was good until out of nowhere the pizza slid off its stand and onto the floor!! This was nobody's fault but it just put the icing on our entire experience. Time to go! We paid the bill and left. So weird. I think this place is more for lunch and for business people. The bar seemed cool but I would never go back if in NOLA again. Way better options elsewhere.
(2)Matt G.
I'm being generous with 2 stars. This place sort of sucks. I am guessing they make it work with the regular adjacent convention center traffic. While the greeter and location are great, it falls apart from there. The service was quite spotty and candidly the food was pretty awful. I had the pork chop with side pasta and a vegetable. The pork chop was oversmothered in a heavy, salty brown wine sauce that also was what the pasta was covered with as well. Too much!!! The vegetable was a frozen set of squash and broccoli like you'd buy in the grocery store. The garlic bread was a plate of biscuit-like rolls doused in butter. The kids' pasta was poorly done (I've done WAY better at home with limited skills) and my wife's veal was significantly over breaded and had the same sorry frozen veggie side. To boot, with 2 glasses of wine, this cost me $90. Wow, that was an expensive sucky meal.
(2)Billy V.
The food here was tasty. The downside is that it took almost two full hours from the time we were seated to the time we got the check. This was at lunch, they weren't particularly overwhelmed, and there just wasn't any reason a few sandwiches and a salad should have taken so long to make. Throughout the process the staff wasn't very communicative as to what was going on and we never got drink refills. The kicker; when we finally did get our order it was wrong and they had to "rush" a replacement lunch for one person in our group. The garlic bread is great. However, if you're looking for a quick lunch in the area there are much better options.
(2)John T.
BLUF: I love this style of pizza, thin but not too thin, quality ingredients and oregano. 4 star food with 3 star atmosphere. I really do love this style of pizza. it reminds me of NYC pizza but a true new yorker would probably slap me. I think a true pizza is first judged by getting a plain cheese. It that passes the test you can venture out if you go back. I really liked the plain cheese here. We split a large but I think I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I really really liked it. Oregano really makes a difference. We also got the portabello mushrooom appetizer. It was really good but not my style. My lady really liked it. Service was average to struggling. Overall the atmosphere doesnt fit the food. It is like sports bar but with good food. Families at one table and local drinkers at the bar. CBD needed a pizza place though. It is just weird cuz I dont think the atmosphere is worthy of the food. (They deliver so hopefully they deliver all the way to my neighborhood)
(3)J'me W.
I just got here everyone greeted me as I walked in and immediately grabbed a seat at the bar. First came the Garlic rolls, HANDS DOWN THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! They are so light and fluffy like a Kolache meets a croissant meets Garlic toast. They have the perfect amount of butter with fresh Garlic and Parmesan on top. I'm embarrassed to say I had 3 and had to stop. Plus they serve it with a fresh bowl of hot marinara sauce. I started this review early just because those suckers are life changing!!! Next because I wasn't super hungry I ordered Mamas pizza. Fresh hand made in house dough that's thin and crispy like a New York slice with fresh basil, Garlic, crushed Red Peppers and tomatoes. So perfectly cooked, the freshness of this place will blow your mind. Lastly I had the Red Velvet cheesecake, which was just ok. It was covered in Whip cream and Chocolate sauce which I'm not a fan of either, so having them on top really altered the flavor of the dessert itself, it was sooo sweet. The owner was so amazing and kind he through In a cannoli and zeppolis. Now those were the star of the show! So freakin amazing! Not too sweet and light and airy. I could eat them all day!! As you read my reviews it's hard to get 5 stars from me. But between the food. Customer service, and the atmosphere it deserve 5 stars.
(5)Leslie M.
I am not a fan of this obvious tourist trap. It may be convenient for people in nearby hotels, but is not a destination spot for locals. The pepperoni pizza though ordered fresh, did not quite taste as if it had come out of the oven, exactly. Not quite an Italian restaurant, more like a pizza mill.
(1)Michael L.
Came to convention and saw yelp reviews. ended up there 3 times. happy hour 2 for 1 drinks. lunch 11.50 jncl beverage. great food and killer cheesecake. in evening ask for randy and have her randy ise it for you. great personality. thanks randy.
(5)Amanda F.
The only reason that they aren't getting 5 stars was the server. She came over to the table and rushed us into drinks/apps and then expected us to order entrees immediately. The food is what earns it the other stars. This place is legit taste wise which is hard to find in New Orleans. There were no bell peppers in the sauce thank god! The garlic knots are to die for and the pizza is spot on amazing! I found out they deliver too so I can't wait to order!!! Definitely worth the walk out the quarter.
(4)Ariel G.
This place is absolutely delicious and the owner is very kind. I watched my pizza be made in front of me, which I've never had that experience before. Try the garlic cheese bread. It's absolutely amazing. This place is also the only restaurant that's open sort of late on weekdays (11pm). I flew in from Cali for my 21st & was starving so we saw this place and decided to try it. They have the best Italian food I've ever tasted. 10x better than Olive Garden. The owner chatted us up & told us some very handy knowledge and precautions to take before we go to the world famous Bourbon Street. We listened. Not a lot of locals would do that. If you ever get a chance to meet the owner, chat him up. He's a very nice guy & makes amazingly scrumptious food too :]
(5)Kerry P.
**DELIVERY REVIEW** Starving and want to stuff yourself like a fat little stromboli? This place gives you a TON of really good food! They have food at our door in less than 30 mins and it all usually lasts me into the next day. Their pasta dishes are phenomenal, the dressing that accompanies the side salads are perfect and the garlic rolls.....Sweet Lawdy Lawd, the garlic rolls! I just go ahead and make a promise of penance to do some extra cardio and strength training so I can continue to order from this place on the regular (ehhhh.....it's more like once a month. This place has to be an "every once in a while" treat or I will turn into a very, very large woman). Menu available on Urbanspoon [Photos].
(5)Michelle P.
So 55 minutes into my meal and I've received my salad which was fine and my cold entree. I sent it back and my server seemed shocked. Sorry Vinnie but it was probably sitting for 20 minutes. They reheated the food I sent back and reserved it to me. Service and quality is lacking here. I wasn't even privy to my bill being handed to me in a sleeve. Just a slip of paper.
(1)David. M.
Oh My God, What a way to finish a great vacation. My wife and I took a walk across the street from the hotel we were staying at , and smelled great pizza. We went in and found a clean and friendly sports bar environment. The pizza was great!! We decided to come back for dinner. It kept getting better. The server had a trained operatic voice and sang a beautiful Italian song .The food was to die for. We were so full we couldn't even try our favorite tiramisu We met the owners on the way out, such wonderful people, they actually treated us to their last piece of Tiramisu to take back to the hotel (amazing). We wanted to stay an extra day, just to have another meal here. A Must Visit. Thanks again, can't wait to come back to NOLA !!
(5)Desiree A.
So delicious! Got the lasagna and it comes with garlic knots and salad and it's only $13! The cook is an actual Italian so the food has a distinct/authentic flavor.
(5)Dana W.
Came to NOLA for the Girl's Volleyball Junior National Tournament. Stopped at Bei Tempi in between matches, and they were out of everything! Over 10, 000 players in town and BT is the closest place to the Convention Center. We had 10 parents with us, but they wouldn't let us order a pitcher of beer; had to do individual pints. They were out of Flatbread and pita bread for sandwiches. We all finally ordered individual slices of pizza. The waitress was nice, but it didn't make up for the lack of preparation. We didn't go back for the rest of the tournament. (4 days). But we found some other great places within walking distance.
(2)Jan K.
Pizza hold up to NE standards. I eat pizza in Philly/NY/NJ all the time. In NOLA, it is certainly not on my hot list of "must eat" foods. However blowing most of a lunch hour walking down Royal Street in search of a grocery store that sells pickle pork, tasso ham and Camellia red beans, I had exactly 15 minutes to grab something before a session. I ordered a slice each of meat lover's and a Hawaiian. Both had great crispy crusts, just enough sauce and good non-greasy mozz. Topping were high quality, and the slices were fresh at 1:15 in the afternoon. They heated up perfectly, and got me out in time. Service was efficient and friendly.
(4)Ed L.
A solid 4 stars! Truthfully when I am in town I don't think of this place nor do I crave the food. There's nothing sexy about it whatsoever except that they have TV screens everywhere which is perfect when I want to catch a game, have a beer, and have a bite... Which is why I found myself there twice on Sunday evening watching football. Cozy'd up to the bar both times. They have a huge cool a$$ fish tank behind the bar if you're in to that ... which I'm not... With that said the food both times was very good. Seafood Pescatore first time and a thin crust combo pizza pie the second time. Both excellent w fresh ingredients. Crust was crunchy like it should be!! Like I said, a solid 4 stars for food and service.
(4)Moneca M.
Everything is on point here! They sell huge pizza by the slices at $3ish. Good stuff yall.
(5)Gerard T.
This place was in walking distance from my hotel. Suggested by one of the staff. The claim to fame for this place is the 7 day happy hour from 4pm - 7pm. It's 2 for 1 on any alcoholic beverage. If you buy a bottle of wine you will get one for free and the same goes for any mixed or straight drinks. The wait staff was excellent with Randi and Dennis. Both were really hospitable and very cool. Also this place has about 5 TVs throughout and not a bad seat in the house. I ordered the appetizers fried calamari which was excellent, the fried eggplant which was excellent as well. The mozzerella sticks were decent. Not good and not bad but in between. If you like to drink this is an excellent spot. Would definitely recommend for drinks and appetizers!! I endorse this spot
(4)Nikkie N.
Garlic rolls are the best rolls I've had in my life ! The significant other said it was to garlicky for him. (Yet he still ate three rolls) We shared the "Tour of Italy." Heaping helping of veal & eggplant parmigiana alongside penne and meatballs. Omg, I felt like this dish was enough to feed four elderly ladies! Okay, I exaggerate. Definitely enough to feed three. Besides the large serving (plus your choice of soup or salad) it was well priced (17$) and tasted fresh! I am not a fan of red sauce at all but I liked this enough to keep eating. I just have to say, again, that the red sauce is different. I wanted to get two slices of pizza! Because you can do that here! However, you can't have just any slice of pizza and I don't know which ones you can get as slices.. The beau decided we would get a small half and half pizza (mama's special and meat lovers). Pizza crust is amazing ! It was airy and chewy but crunchy. Idk, just delicious The layout of the restaurant is great for large parties. Also, the menu is so big I don't see how anyone can't find something they'll like. 1 star for offering slice pizza 1 star for freshness 1 star for garlic rolls Quick tip, if you get the eggplant parmigiana, ask if they can put the eggplant on top of the sauce. It gets to soggy for me.
(3)Christopher W.
A great not very well known pizza stop that I stopped into when Pizza D was closed. I had a great house salad that was huge and had lots of ingredients. They brought out complimentary garlic bread with the salad and then came a slice of eggplant pizza that was excellent. When pizza D is closed this is a very capable replacement, the only issue is parking so its best to go by bike.
(4)Jayson H.
The garlic rolls or knots are amazing. The Stromboli was excellent and the chocolate cheesecake was to die for
(5)Tammy W.
Food was authentic Italian and tasted perfect. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Tanja D.
This is my favorite lunch spot near my job. The pizza is perfect...toppings, crust, seasoning...YUM! Aside from the pizza, I love the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. Considering that I am not a big salad eater, this says a lot. The lettuce is crisp, the shrimp well-seasoned and plump, and the dressing rich and creamy. When dining in, the service can be too long for a quick lunch, but the food has always been worth the wait.
(4)Tanya D.
I just ate dinner with my 11 year old daughter while we are staying at the hotel next door. Since it was girls night out we just got a couple of appetizers and did not eat any entrees or pizza. As everyone says, the menu and portions are huge. I can't vouch for anything other than those tasty garlic cheese rolls- which are a meal in itself and the fried eggplant. The eggplant were sliced thin and then cut into strips. Fried in batter, not bread crumbs. They are ok. This place is good if you have kids and need to eat in the area and don't want the more fancy restaurants. It reminds me of the type of family Italian restaurants you find more in Chicago and not really New Orleans.
(3)Jen L.
What do NOLA folks do in the evenings when they're home and bored? Argue about food on twitter... So Sam B (see his review) stated that this was the best NY style pizza to be found in NOLA. I do love pizza but I have been told my NY natives that my tastes do not coincide with theirs. Still I put this on my list to try. About a week later, I was at a party in the area and the food & drink lines were just too long so Anita & I ducked into this spot to freshen our drinks and get some eats. We sat at the bar since the place was pretty full thanks to our party and the convention center being busy. Both the owner of the business and the owner of the building (I think) were there that night, with the business owner subbing in as our bartender/waiter. So our service was a bit over the top. The food was good and we shared a spinach/ricotta pizza. Mad props for the delicious ricotta. We also tried their yummy garlic knots. I really need to go back and try their pasta with vodka sauce since I do love that. The space was still a work in progress when I was there last month (with empty fish tanks waiting to be filled) so I look forward to the completed space. Definitely a nice addition to the Italian restaurants in town.
(4)Kyle D.
Not to be redundant, but yes, the complimentary garlic rolls are delicious. Came in here for lunch and got the Sausage and Peppers on pasta. Comes with a hefty side salad. The entree was very tasty and nicely presented. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. No problem splitting up the bill into separate checks and even boxed and packaged our leftovers for us to take home. Not a single negative thing to say. I'll be back.
(4)Brian W.
Really enjoyed eating here while in town. The wait staff real recommended a great IPA to try and didn't disappoint! It was wonderful. The bread they brought to the table was also amazing. This was worth the extra pieces! Ate the Cesar salad and the deluxe pizza. Being from Chicago I get nervous but my waiter really recommended it. I added hot peppers to it for heat and it didn't disappoint. A great pizza! Great place to eat and drink. I will be back next time I'm in town.
(5)Bill W.
We ordered 3 large pizzas tonight for part of our volleyball team. The pizza chef told us 30 min, and it was over one hour. Chef was rude and staff totally disgruntled. Avoid this restaurant. Everyone waiting was totally frustrated. Horrible place.
(1)Eric F.
Always a really great spot open about 9 months ago and so far the best Italian food in New Orleans. Definitely a spot to make the trip from the French Quarter right in front of the Convention Center so it should be easy to find. If you love it will take some home to get to your hotel room save it for later. They bake their own bread and make their deserts n house. Two for one on football days until 7 pm.
(5)Allyson T.
Food, music, service, atmosphere all GREAT!!! I ordered a salad which was fresh and yummy. Mia was our waitress and she was awesome! Eric (the manager) was friendly and recommended the tiramisu and cheesecake. It was all delicious!
(5)Teresa G.
Truly authentic Italian cuisine. Homemade meat sauce lasagna is out of this world, not to mention the garlic rolls, you get generous portion with your meal and side salad...highly recommend!
(5)Missy G.
Unexpectedly WONDERFUL! We came here for a less-rowdy, hopefully not too crowded dinner spot close to our hotel while here for PittCon. Instead we had incredible dinners and desserts AND a singing waiter, Vinny, with the voice of an Angel. Are you kidding me??? I did not expect this in NOLA at a random business dinner with colleagues. What a sweet surprise. As many others have stated, their garlic rolls are homemade, yummy, hot buttery garlicky goodness. The menu is extensive with so many tempting options. It would take a long time to review each dish so let me sum it up. Our group ordered the Mama's Original pizza, Veal Marsala, Chicken a la Bei Tempi, Seafood platter, Shrimp Marinara, salads and soup. All excellent and large portions with quality ingredients. So Good. The desserts are wildly delicious and H.U.G.E. The owner makes his own tiramisu and cheesecakes, too. We ordered one order of Tiramisu and one slice of Butterfinger cheesecake. Enough for 5-10 people easily! Bring on the spoons and dig in, people! I am willing to bet most visitors to NOLA do not think of Italian food when they think of dining options here, but think twice and try this place out for dinner or lunch. They are right across the street from the convention center. We are planning to go back this week!
(5)James S.
This place is clearly only for people visiting town that do not know where to get good food. It all is covered in grease, made me feel awful the next day, and did not really look or taste that good. Would recommend passing this place up in favor of one of new Orleans' other fine dining establishments
(1)M M.
Ordered a pizza here. Although quite pricey, it was flavorful. They were also accommodating with dietary restrictions, which is always appreciated. Took a while to get ready as well, however, I would recommend this over any of the eateries in the convention center across the street.
(3)Jason D.
WOW! This place is a must try. Our waitress Janae was very knowledgeable, and made our experience just amazing! She suggested a half cheese sticks, half fried eggplant appetizer which was awesome! My wife and girls had a pepperoni pizza that they loved. And for myself Janae suggested Three Musketeers, which was a combination of Chicken Parmigiana, Shrimp Parmigiana, and Veal Parigiana. OMG it was incredible! We finished off this wonderful experience with Janae bringing us a Butterfinger Cheesecake. Let me tell you, if you can make it to dessert, GET THE BUTTERFINGER CHEESECAKE!... All my reviews are from the heart, so you can take this to the bank! Go to Bei Tempi!!
(5)Kyle M.
Great pizza. We always stop in and get a fugazzie which is their epic stuffed pizza. We've stopped in so much that Al even remembers our order! He's the best!
(5)Ann M.
Great Italian bistro-type style restaurant across from the Convention Center. Went at lunchtime but had dinner entrees, both pastas, and both were excellent (Linguine Pescatore and Shrimp Scampi) -- The seafood was plentiful, and the seasoning just right.
(5)Braden R.
I've tried to get food from here twice, both times to no avail. On both occasions they said they "weren't doing delivery right now," but when I pushed the person on the phone about it they couldn't tell me when they actually do delivery. Both times I called were during peak dinner hours. Somehow this time I was able to keep the person who answered the phone on the line long enough for her to ask which hotel I was staying at (I guess it's only for tourists?). When I told her I was down in the Irish Channel she said she'd never heard of it (??? We're only about two miles away from your restaurant!) and then proceeded to not cover the phone as she told someone else on her end she had "no idea what I was talking about." Despite this, and despite getting the name of my street wrong, she was sure they didn't deliver here, a vast two miles away. I'm sure the food is great, but I'll never know.
(2)Meredith R.
The food was pretty good. The sauce a bit pasty. The garlic rolls were worth going for. HOWEVER, I think the family of the people that owned it were there eating. Their little children were there being very loud and they weren't being corrected. I think they were relatives to the owners because 2 of the ladies were in and out of the kitchen bringing food out only to this table. But the MAJOR problem is that the children were all allowed to go in and out of the kitchen as they pleased. This made us feel pretty uncomfortable as we were being served out of this same kitchen. The service from Janae was with a smile.
(3)Chris F.
Went here twice over the week. First time had some ok pizza and good calamari. The next time I grabbed a chicken parm sub to go. The sub was not cooked and I was not pleased to bite into raw chicken. Unfortunately raw chicken is a deal breaker for me and there's no fucking way I'll come back.
(2)Jose P.
Great service, great food, the server will sing for you, lice performances, 3 dollar shots!!! And incredible great service!!! And great prices!!! What ever everyone that gave them less than 5 stars is wrong!!! You need to try it!!!
(5)Laura W.
They deliver. To your hotel. And it's great food! Background: I got sick while in New Orleans - boo! Bad cold - miserable, and sad that I was missing out on great times in the Big Easy. I Yelped for a delivery place and this popped up. I got the penne with broccoli and shrimp, garlic knots, salad and a piece of cheesecake. Made this sick girl feel much better. The bread and cheesecake were amazing. The pasta and salad were good. I would order from them again.
(4)Pete W.
Excellent food and Jasmine makes you feel welcome at the bar. The guys in the front give you a hearty welcome. The sausage and peppers was the best I have had in a very long time. Don't overlook this place
(5)Mike B.
If you want a drink be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes. The service is horrible to say the least. The couple next to us at the bar got tired of waiting and just left. When you run a customer based business you can not afford to lose them by hiring inefficient people(bartender)
(1)Jimi H.
All I can say is absolutely great food. You get a paper menu but when the food comes out you would never thought the food would be so good. Portions are great.
(5)Angela L.
The garlic bread is amazing. The sea food past was excellent. Don't oder the chicken marsala it reminded me of brown gravy.
(4)Katrina H.
The garlic rolls they brought for appetizer was so delicious. I ordered shrimp scampi, it was so delicious, it's not your typical shrimp scamp but I still love the dish. The place is huge, they have flatscreen to watch in the bar or while eating.
(5)Jere O.
We found this place on our last night in NOLA (We spent 8 days here on our honeymoon) and I'm glad we spent it here. Being 5 oclock on a Monday night, a great number of restaurants are closed in NOLA, but not Bei Tempi! Our waiter, Kevin, was outstanding with his service and made sure our drinks were always full and that each course was satisfactory. We had garlic butter rolls and then Bruschetta for an appetizer, then the chef's salad. Our entrees were to die for (the seafood sampler pasta was to die for, best seafood in NOLA) and generous helpings. Kevin even gave us a slice of cheesecake at no extra cost because it was our honeymoon! My only complaint (and a small one at that) is that the menu is too expansive. It is a trifold menu with options on both sides, effectively 6 panels of food to choose from. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to eat. That is a small price to pay for the dining experience here. With great food, great service, generous portions, and a good price, I don't know how you could go wrong here! If you are visiting NOLA, definitely skip the French Quarter fare and dine here!
(5)Kimberly V.
Bad service from start to finish- we came at 130 and didn't get our food for over an hour. They forgot to put our order in, then tried to offer salads as an apology (which was nice), but by then we just wanted our food, or drinks, or water refill....Entree order came out wrong- had to wait another 10 minutes while they fixed it. Food was ok, which is reason for 2 stars, but service really bad- all the employees just seemed like they didn't really care.
(2)Michele Stimmel D.
This place was great. Complimentary garlic rolls were awesome. Pizza was off the top great. Right near the convention center. If you're in NOLA or Ft. Lauderdale you need to try it!!
(4)Jason V.
Pizza is good! Stop using styrofoam plates! The heat melts the plate and it gets on your pizza and you eat it! It's also not environmentally sustainable! I won't eat here again until you do.
(1)S P.
I was in town for a family visit and after 5 days of oysters, po' boys, gumbo and BBQ shrimp, we were craving Italian. After calling and finding a 1 hour+ wait for a table at Domenica, Irene's, and The Italian Barrel, I found Bei Tempi on Yelp and decided to try it. I called to see if there was a wait for a table and the person who answered the phone said there was no wait, and that there was no one there. We hesitated to go after hearing there were no other customers, but figured the reviews can't be wrong. We arrived and were seated immediately (there were about 10 customers there) which was good because we had a hungry 2 yo in tow. The had several TVs with sports on which made it feel more like a sports bar. Overall, the food was decent. We ordered a large Mama's Original which was tasty; the crust was thin and crispy, but parts were soggy from the tomatoes (seemed like canned), and they used dried basil instead of fresh. My sister ordered the Tour of Italy, which was a huge plate of food. She said the veal was good, but the eggplant parm was chewy and inedible. I ordered the Penne a la Vodka and it was good; the addition of peas, onions and bacon made it more like a Carbonara with pink sauce but I liked it. I should mention that our server brought a basket of garlic rolls while we waited for our food. They were fresh from the oven, warm, soft and covered in butter, garlic and cheese. We gobbled them up and asked for more. When the check came, the server had charged us for the rolls, which I thought was strange since she brought them to us without us ordering them (initially). When asked, she said the first basket was complimentary, but the second was not. I pointed out that the charge on the bill was for 12 rolls, but we received only 4. She ended up taking it off the bill, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, I'd recommend if you are hungry for decent Italian and don't want to wait for a table.
(2)Tricia W.
Seriously, a Must!!! This place is a hidden gem! Authentic Italian good, amazing staff and just a wonderful experience!! Order dessert too, seriously the Best Tiramisu and Zeppoli with rum pecan dipping sauce I've ever had! You won't be sorry!
(5)Stephanie W.
Quick and friendly service. Good price, especially being close to the convention center. Also a nice alternative to Convention center options. Offers sit down service and take out. Had a slice of pepperoni pizza and soda. Crust, cheese and sauce were very good - flavorful and fresh-tasting - but the pepperoni didn't have much flavor. Would be back for cheese pizza and their many other offerings - the place smelled great!
(4)Kevin B.
Food was good. That was it. No flatware. Not even after asked. Had to go to an empty table and get my own. Same with plates. Wrong dressing. Waitress took my salad off the table while I had a fork in my hand. Was planning on tiramisu to go. Didn't want to give them anymore money. Never again.
(1)Dayne F.
Tried this place because it was close to our hotel and it was cold outside. We were very pleased with our experience. Food was plentiful and was superb. Excellent pizza. We shared a medium, but small would have been plenty. Someone else got ravioli, lasagna, calzone, seafood platter. No complaints from anyone. Too bad we couldn't take the leftovers with us.
(5)Rachel G.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a great Italian restaurant that had TVs so we could watch our SF Giants play against the Dodgers while we dined. This place fit the bill! We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the Butterfinger cheesecake at the end of the meal was divine! We would definitely come back here!
(4)Gene H.
This place is very nice place .a home away from home . Very nice people and the bar tenters are awesome ! (Especially jasimsine) so is beautiful
(5)Maneesh G.
Thin crust pizza which is good. A bit pricey. Prob best pizza option in warehouse district
(4)Lauren F.
Simply amazing. We used a groupon to try it out and we will definitely be back. The service was so great and they were vey friendly. Our food was so great!!! I don't think you could go wrong ordering anything here. Their garlic rolls are to DIE for!!!!!!!!
(5)Jean W.
This is an awesome restaurant. ..the food is excellent and the service is also awesome...we had Vinnie wait on us and he does opera..he sang a beautiful love sing to us for our anniversary. The next night we stopped in for a snack...was treated like royalty. Wud recommend it fully!!!
(5)Bebs P.
One word, FRESH. You know a place is A line when they make their own dressings! And sauces. That eliminates that grewsome acid taste of these store bought products. Pizza is slim as can be, just to clarify the New York aspect of this pizza. Parking upstairs (validated) and 2x1 happy hour daily with $5 apps...'till 7! Great ambiance.
(5)Nicole F.
There would have been 4 or 5 stars if it hadn't been for the slow and inconsistent service. Let me say, the food was phenomenal! The penne a la vodka, the fettuccine Alfredo was incredible, and the garlic knots were heaven. However, one member of our party of 5 waited 15 minutes for his food after ours was brought out (waitress claiming someone ordered the same thing and grabbed his by accident, which I didn't believe because how many people order a vegetarian pizza with chicken added on a pretty slow seeming night in the restaurant?) and then another member of our party ordered a single slice of pizza which took so long/was forgotten about, that she packed it to go. Granted they took it off the check, but still, a slice of pizza should take a few minutes at most, and if they needed to prepare a fresh pie, it could have been communicated better. All in all, not bad, maybe next time I'll order all to go so I can enjoy my full meal in peace.
(3)Jordan S.
Went to this restaurant after seeing the good reviews on yelp. The garlic rolls were pretty good, nothing super special and very greasy. The portions were small and expensive. The red sauce tasted sour. Very different than I have ever had at an Italian place before. It was not something I liked. I had the trio parmesan. The chicken and veal were both very thin and kinda burnt. The shrimp was bland. My girlfriend had manicotti, her favorite Italian dish, and we both thought it tasted odd, not good. Atmosphere was nice and service was pretty good. The bartender was wearing a cut off T-shirt and talking about dead babies with another guest. Not what I expected from a nice Italian restaurant.
(2)Amber M.
Not too impressed. The chicken on my dish was cold, but the spaghetti was hot so I was able to eat that. I wouldn't recommend it for those who expect a higher quality Italian meal.
(1)Joe C.
Unreal food. Now, with that said.... Not one Bei Tempi employee possesses a customer service bone in their body. A small sample of what I mean: I just spent 9 minutes on phone communicating a delivery order. Absolutely horrific experience. Again, the food is great but i truly hope they will send their employees (and themselves) to customer srvc boot camp, imminently.
(4)Jose R.
Amazing Italian fare at an unassuming location really caught us by surprise. The food and service was excellent. The chef who also owns the restaurant came out to chat with us and offered to make us some of his famous desserts. We accepted the challenge and it was delicious. Thanks for the good times!
(5)Gina B.
The garlic rolls are awesome!! Our waiter was Q, and he was the best!! He recommended a salad for me, the insalata capri, and it was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back :)
(5)Gina B.
Don't let the outside fool you. Cool atmosphere, good music Excellent dinner, great service! Highly recommend.
(4)Elyce N.
Run don't walk to this place oh my god. They have the best garlic rolls ever. The servings are huge....you get more than you pay for and the food is fresh and delicious. Don't get me started on the deserts. They have so many flavors of cheesecake I couldn't keep track...my brain stopped when it heard red velvet. There were 4 of us and we thought we could each order a serving....when the owner, Eric, heard that he said he had to see it. That being said we revised our order to 2 to share....OMG it was so good we decided we had to get some to go. Now if I could only talk Eric into moving to Washington!
(5)Steve H.
Was in town for a conference and this place was close to the convention center. The service was slow because they were understaffed, but they were very friendly. We has the Fra Diavalo fetuccini dish with lobster, clams, shrimp, calamari and oysters. It was delicious. We would definitely have it again.
(4)Sam B.
This is far and away the best pizza and Italian food I have had in New Orleans. I am originally from New Jersey and have been in New Orleans for 6 years. I had given up hope of ever getting a good slice of pizza or correctly made chicken parmigiana. A friend from New Jersey told me about this place. In his words, "I ate 6 slices before I could comprehend what was happening." He was quickly proved right. I went with a group of friends. I started with the pasta e fagioli soup. Tasted just like I hoped it would although with some meat in it. We had some garlic knots for the table. They were perfect. Next we had a cheese pizza. By far the best pizza I have had south of the Mason-Dixon line. I feel so sorry for the people who have fallen for the hype of 'pizza disappointment' over in the Bywater. This is what pizza tastes like. Simple ingredients. Made correctly. It had bubbles in it. Really, I want to stand in front of that place in the Bywater with a sign pleading for people not to subject themselves to that imitation crap and come to Bei Tempi instead. Next I had the chicken parmigiana. I wasn't expecting much, as no place in New Orleans had ever served it to me correctly before. This was GREAT. The sauce and the cheese were spot on and the chicken was cooked properly. Finally! Real red sauce in New Orleans. One of fellow diners (from the south), told me that she doesn't like chicken parm. I told her to try it anyway. After that first bite, the look on her face said it all. I explained to her that the reason she didn't like chicken parm, is that she never had it made correctly before. She agreed, and ate more. We finished off our meal with a cannoli and pumpkin cheesecake. The cannoli was excellent. It made the cannoli at Brocato's seem like frozen store-bought junk in comparison. (sorry Brocato's, I love you). The pumpkin cheesecake was massive and delicious. But the story doesn't end there. As soon as I told a friend about it, she insisted we go. So 2 hours later, I was back. Being full doesn't matter when food is this good, especially when it is food this city has been starved of. Again, we started with the garlic rolls. Excellent. Next, I had the veal parm sub. It tasted exactly how it should, although I admit I liked the chicken better. We finished off our second dinner with the zeppolis. They tasted just like they would back in Jersey. I cannot praise this place highly enough. New Orleans finally has an Italian restaurant that pretty much replicates the experience of going out for basic Italian food in the New York area. Also, the staff was great! They were so nice and helpful. Free Valet parking in the garage too!
(5)Claudia R.
Tyler is so amazing he doesn't have time to do his side work. Wow!!! (Even though he burnt the garlic rolls, which are delicious)
(5)Monique L.
This is a new spot and they get an "A" for effort. They seem like they have a close-knit team and are really working hard. The pizza-by-the-slice is excellent. I love the thin crust. I have had the meat lovers, barbecue chicken and buffalo chicken. The meat lovers pizza is packed with bacon, ham, pepperoni and meatball slices. The chicken on the barbecue and buffalo pizza is not dry at all. I had one of their eggplant pasta dishes, which was just okay. The sauce is on the sweet side, which I happen to like. They also do not skimp on the sauce, which is another plus. But the fried eggplant was soggy and didn't have much flavor. But overall the dish was tasty. As other reviewers have noted, the garlic rolls are delicious. I will definitely go back.
(4)Rah W.
Great restaurant with great service! Authentic Italian food. When I tell YOU...this has got to be the most amazing Italian food I've had outside my semester abroad in Italy. Fresh, great tomato sauce, FRESH, well seasoned, and delicious. Our waiter was Daniel, he is a hospitality super hero. We never had to ask for anything. Even the janitorial staff was engaging and friendly. I can't say enough of how amazing this place is. We met one half of the ownership team and he was super sweet. I want everyone to come here at least once! Your money will be well spent!
(5)Martin S.
Pizza here is okay. New York-ish. We ordered it a few times over the past 2 weeks while working in the convention center But during my visit to the actual restaurant, well, one of the worst customer experiences ever. I ordered two things: a cheese slice and garlic wings. I received my slice, had it taken back as it was apparently not for me, then it was returned since it turned out to be my slice after all. No big deal. While eating and waiting for my wings I watched food being openly handled without gloves by the cashier. Also not shocking for a pizzeria I suppose. That same incoherent cashier who handled cash, credit cards and everyone's food then proceeded to eat a slice and jump right back to the register upon arrival of the next customer; literally licking fingers and wiping her mouth. My wings came out as tenders. I explained that time had run out, I had to return to work and requested a refund. She was not able to process this request and offered cash back instead of refunding my credit card. However, she offered less money than the actual taxed cost. Cheat? Scam? I don't know. After unsuccessfully attempting to do the math she just handed me a 10 dollar bill which was actually a little bit too much. Shameful. Truly.
(1)Benjamin M.
After two visits here, once for dinner last winter and once recently for lunch, I'd say that Bei Tempi is a fairly decent restaurant. Granted, there aren't a ton of dining options around the conference center area, for which they're probably eternally grateful, but they basically hold their own. During my first visit, I came in strictly for the pizza since I was carb-loading for a half marathon. The small bar was full but I did get a table near the window to ponder my options. Naturally, I went with their meat lovers pie, which I would put somewhere in the middle of my rating scale. Good, but not great, especially for the $18.95 price tag. For my lunchtime visit, I changed it up and ordered their Original Flatbread lunch special, which had chicken, tomatoes and onions and came with a drink. Once again, it was good, but nothing to get excited about. If there is an area where they can improve, it's with the service. Not that it was bad, but it was so scattered on their employees' designated responsibilities. The bartender left the bar to play hostess and show people to their tables and the actual hostess was playing part-time server. I'm not sure if it was simply an understaffing issue during my visit, but when I finally had to grab the bartender, who was out of the floor for about ten minutes at a time, just to ask him if I could finally place my lunch order, something just ain't right. One last minor thing I found amusing: they are self-described as a "sports bar?" If that simply means three TV screens above the small bar tuned to ESPN, then the traditional definition I'm accustomed to has definitely been modified here. Umm, not quite.
(3)Chris A.
Let me preface this review by stating that the waitress was polite. With that said; this is by far one of the worst Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. I ordered chicken parmigiana and penne, hoping that this safe bet which quench my hunger pangs. Unfortunately the sauce reminded me of out of the can Spaghetti-O's my mother would buy when I was a kid, the chicken was rubbery, and the minestrone soup was cold. I'm giving this place two stars for two reasons; again, the waitress was polite and attentive and the garlic knots were pretty good.
(2)Monica F.
While in NOLA for the NAR Conference, we took a break for lunch and were handed a menu for this place as we were leaving, so since it's right across the street from the convention center. So needless to say, since a lot of people got menus, this place was extremely packed. However, they were extremely fast in seating us, so that was a plus. They gave us some garlic knots, which were fresh and tasty, but I only ate one because they were humongous and I did not want to be in a carb coma for the rest of the day while listening to people speak at the conference! I got the grilled chicken salad for my meal and it, too, was huge! Overall, it was pretty good ... about what you would expect from a grilled chicken salad and extremely filling. The food did take a while to come out, again, they were slammed with a LOT of Realtors, but I think they handled it well!
(3)Amy C.
Why I'm a Bei Tempi Fan: 1) A cheerfully accommodated large party of 7 adults and 2 toddlers. 2) A large table in our own area cordoned off by a line of chairs. 3) A couple baskets of buttery, garlicky squishy rolls. 4) A cup of minestrone soup containing carrots, green beans and corn that were fished out for the hungry baby girls. 5) A basic pizza topped with chicken, and fed to pizza crazy kiddos by letting them chomp down on the end of a slice as big as their heads. 6) A solid rendition of crispy, saucy Chicken Parmigiana that I inhaled along with a side of brightly colored but slightly overcooked veggies. (broccoli, carrots, zucchini). 7) A beautiful aquarium near the bar.
(4)Lindsay G.
We ordered from here while staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside because they delivered. The portions are large and very well priced! We ordered the pasta fagioli, Mama's stuffed peppers, the spaghetti with meatballs, and chicken Josephine (although I'm pretty sure they sent me the chicken Giuseppe). Despite receiving the wrong item, the food was excellent especially for delivery.
(4)Kay L.
Were we ever surprise when we found this Gem. it looks pretty casual and the backend has rows of booths that is probably for the lunch crowd. The restaurant was not full so we were a little hesitant. That would've been a serious mistake! A young man named Q, and that is his name, spotted us and invited us in. He had a big smile, was happy and an excellent server. We had eggplant Parmesan which I was told was the best Warren had ever eaten. You got to realize he is retired... That means he's had lots of opportunities to have the best ever and this is it! I had a shrimp pasta and a fresh salad that was wonderful. This is a very rare occasion.... I did not use salt or pepper. I don't think anyone in my family would believe this. But what rang my chimes was the over-the-top, out of this world hot, light as a feather garlic rolls. I have never, ever, had such a delightful garlic roll in my whole life. I could've eaten a half dozen well ...maybe it dozen! Hope you have the same experience. Put it on your bucket list!
(5)Mary T.
After having landed in New Orleans for a few hours, I decided to walk over to this restaurant and bar for dinner. I'm glad that I did. The chicken marsala was yummy. The plate looked huge, but I managed to pol plush it off. The place is far from being skimpy on mushrooms, which I absolutely love. The chicken was tender and all chicken breast. You could definitely taste the wine in the dish. I love tiramisu. Sadly, the place was out of it, which my full stomach was relieved. Free pop refill worked wonders. There was a lot of cheese bread that I couldn't polish off in top of the homemade, minestrone soup that came with my meal. The most unexpected part of waiting for my main meal was a takedown outside. Police and the Louisiana state trooper had their guns drawn and arrested a man in a grey car. They cuffed him on the spot. The server was kind to see if everyone was okay. She was also friendly and promptly got all my food out to me.
(5)Money'y B.
The food is fair.., not my favorite place! But it is a great Italian cuisine!! The waitress/ bar tender is great!! very nice, polite, and funny!! She is great I forgot her name she have great personality!! I recommend the place to guest that enjoys pasta!
(4)Priscilla W.
Originally I wasn't planning on eating at this restaurant. But the chef graciously came outside and told me that it was the best thing going in the area that I was that. He was definitely right! While in New Orleans I try not to eat something that I could have at home. Clearly the pizza that I ordered today was something unlike I had ever ate before. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and added pepperoni while I was greeted with a smile. All of your additional condiments were placed in a section away from your ordering area. I like the fact that they were already made in a togo manner so if you were leaving you were properly packed with everything you need. My pizza was fresh and delicious! Beyond the bell pepper and the cheese were all fresh. They all had a very authentic Italian taste. The dough itself was thin and crispy. I enjoyed the conversation with the chef the staff was very friendly and I definitely will go again there was a reason why this place had almost the 5-star rating. The food was amazing!
(5)Emily B.
We had a pretty bad experience here while on vacation. Sure, it was walking distance from our hotel. But once inside (we were the only ones!) everything just seemed very awkward. We were greeted, sat, got drinks, all normal. When we ordered a pizza, our waitress came back and said they were out of pepperoni. What?! How is that even possible. So... sausage. Fine. It didn't taste great, but we're Chicagoans, should've known. We were eating, talking, all was good until out of nowhere the pizza slid off its stand and onto the floor!! This was nobody's fault but it just put the icing on our entire experience. Time to go! We paid the bill and left. So weird. I think this place is more for lunch and for business people. The bar seemed cool but I would never go back if in NOLA again. Way better options elsewhere.
(2)Matt G.
I'm being generous with 2 stars. This place sort of sucks. I am guessing they make it work with the regular adjacent convention center traffic. While the greeter and location are great, it falls apart from there. The service was quite spotty and candidly the food was pretty awful. I had the pork chop with side pasta and a vegetable. The pork chop was oversmothered in a heavy, salty brown wine sauce that also was what the pasta was covered with as well. Too much!!! The vegetable was a frozen set of squash and broccoli like you'd buy in the grocery store. The garlic bread was a plate of biscuit-like rolls doused in butter. The kids' pasta was poorly done (I've done WAY better at home with limited skills) and my wife's veal was significantly over breaded and had the same sorry frozen veggie side. To boot, with 2 glasses of wine, this cost me $90. Wow, that was an expensive sucky meal.
(2)John T.
BLUF: I love this style of pizza, thin but not too thin, quality ingredients and oregano. 4 star food with 3 star atmosphere. I really do love this style of pizza. it reminds me of NYC pizza but a true new yorker would probably slap me. I think a true pizza is first judged by getting a plain cheese. It that passes the test you can venture out if you go back. I really liked the plain cheese here. We split a large but I think I could have eaten the whole thing myself. I really really liked it. Oregano really makes a difference. We also got the portabello mushrooom appetizer. It was really good but not my style. My lady really liked it. Service was average to struggling. Overall the atmosphere doesnt fit the food. It is like sports bar but with good food. Families at one table and local drinkers at the bar. CBD needed a pizza place though. It is just weird cuz I dont think the atmosphere is worthy of the food. (They deliver so hopefully they deliver all the way to my neighborhood)
(3)J'me W.
I just got here everyone greeted me as I walked in and immediately grabbed a seat at the bar. First came the Garlic rolls, HANDS DOWN THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! They are so light and fluffy like a Kolache meets a croissant meets Garlic toast. They have the perfect amount of butter with fresh Garlic and Parmesan on top. I'm embarrassed to say I had 3 and had to stop. Plus they serve it with a fresh bowl of hot marinara sauce. I started this review early just because those suckers are life changing!!! Next because I wasn't super hungry I ordered Mamas pizza. Fresh hand made in house dough that's thin and crispy like a New York slice with fresh basil, Garlic, crushed Red Peppers and tomatoes. So perfectly cooked, the freshness of this place will blow your mind. Lastly I had the Red Velvet cheesecake, which was just ok. It was covered in Whip cream and Chocolate sauce which I'm not a fan of either, so having them on top really altered the flavor of the dessert itself, it was sooo sweet. The owner was so amazing and kind he through In a cannoli and zeppolis. Now those were the star of the show! So freakin amazing! Not too sweet and light and airy. I could eat them all day!! As you read my reviews it's hard to get 5 stars from me. But between the food. Customer service, and the atmosphere it deserve 5 stars.
(5)Leslie M.
I am not a fan of this obvious tourist trap. It may be convenient for people in nearby hotels, but is not a destination spot for locals. The pepperoni pizza though ordered fresh, did not quite taste as if it had come out of the oven, exactly. Not quite an Italian restaurant, more like a pizza mill.
(1)Michael L.
Came to convention and saw yelp reviews. ended up there 3 times. happy hour 2 for 1 drinks. lunch 11.50 jncl beverage. great food and killer cheesecake. in evening ask for randy and have her randy ise it for you. great personality. thanks randy.
(5)Amanda F.
The only reason that they aren't getting 5 stars was the server. She came over to the table and rushed us into drinks/apps and then expected us to order entrees immediately. The food is what earns it the other stars. This place is legit taste wise which is hard to find in New Orleans. There were no bell peppers in the sauce thank god! The garlic knots are to die for and the pizza is spot on amazing! I found out they deliver too so I can't wait to order!!! Definitely worth the walk out the quarter.
(4)Billy V.
The food here was tasty. The downside is that it took almost two full hours from the time we were seated to the time we got the check. This was at lunch, they weren't particularly overwhelmed, and there just wasn't any reason a few sandwiches and a salad should have taken so long to make. Throughout the process the staff wasn't very communicative as to what was going on and we never got drink refills. The kicker; when we finally did get our order it was wrong and they had to "rush" a replacement lunch for one person in our group. The garlic bread is great. However, if you're looking for a quick lunch in the area there are much better options.
(2)Aaron S.
I am a fan. Local pizza place making great traditional NY style pizza (or as close as we can get in NOLA) and calzones that are guaranteed to leave you completely stuffed! The food quality is quite good, the delivery is the best! I used to order from another local pizza place when I wanted a pizza, now 100% of the time when I order delivery its from here. Keep up the good work!
(4)Ariel G.
This place is absolutely delicious and the owner is very kind. I watched my pizza be made in front of me, which I've never had that experience before. Try the garlic cheese bread. It's absolutely amazing. This place is also the only restaurant that's open sort of late on weekdays (11pm). I flew in from Cali for my 21st & was starving so we saw this place and decided to try it. They have the best Italian food I've ever tasted. 10x better than Olive Garden. The owner chatted us up & told us some very handy knowledge and precautions to take before we go to the world famous Bourbon Street. We listened. Not a lot of locals would do that. If you ever get a chance to meet the owner, chat him up. He's a very nice guy & makes amazingly scrumptious food too :]
(5)Kerry P.
**DELIVERY REVIEW** Starving and want to stuff yourself like a fat little stromboli? This place gives you a TON of really good food! They have food at our door in less than 30 mins and it all usually lasts me into the next day. Their pasta dishes are phenomenal, the dressing that accompanies the side salads are perfect and the garlic rolls.....Sweet Lawdy Lawd, the garlic rolls! I just go ahead and make a promise of penance to do some extra cardio and strength training so I can continue to order from this place on the regular (ehhhh.....it's more like once a month. This place has to be an "every once in a while" treat or I will turn into a very, very large woman). Menu available on Urbanspoon [Photos].
(5)Martin S.
Pizza here is okay. New York-ish. We ordered it a few times over the past 2 weeks while working in the convention center But during my visit to the actual restaurant, well, one of the worst customer experiences ever. I ordered two things: a cheese slice and garlic wings. I received my slice, had it taken back as it was apparently not for me, then it was returned since it turned out to be my slice after all. No big deal. While eating and waiting for my wings I watched food being openly handled without gloves by the cashier. Also not shocking for a pizzeria I suppose. That same incoherent cashier who handled cash, credit cards and everyone's food then proceeded to eat a slice and jump right back to the register upon arrival of the next customer; literally licking fingers and wiping her mouth. My wings came out as tenders. I explained that time had run out, I had to return to work and requested a refund. She was not able to process this request and offered cash back instead of refunding my credit card. However, she offered less money than the actual taxed cost. Cheat? Scam? I don't know. After unsuccessfully attempting to do the math she just handed me a 10 dollar bill which was actually a little bit too much. Shameful. Truly.
(1)Stephanie W.
Quick and friendly service. Good price, especially being close to the convention center. Also a nice alternative to Convention center options. Offers sit down service and take out. Had a slice of pepperoni pizza and soda. Crust, cheese and sauce were very good - flavorful and fresh-tasting - but the pepperoni didn't have much flavor. Would be back for cheese pizza and their many other offerings - the place smelled great!
(4)Kevin B.
Food was good. That was it. No flatware. Not even after asked. Had to go to an empty table and get my own. Same with plates. Wrong dressing. Waitress took my salad off the table while I had a fork in my hand. Was planning on tiramisu to go. Didn't want to give them anymore money. Never again.
(1)Dayne F.
Tried this place because it was close to our hotel and it was cold outside. We were very pleased with our experience. Food was plentiful and was superb. Excellent pizza. We shared a medium, but small would have been plenty. Someone else got ravioli, lasagna, calzone, seafood platter. No complaints from anyone. Too bad we couldn't take the leftovers with us.
(5)Michele Stimmel D.
This place was great. Complimentary garlic rolls were awesome. Pizza was off the top great. Right near the convention center. If you're in NOLA or Ft. Lauderdale you need to try it!!
(4)Jason V.
Pizza is good! Stop using styrofoam plates! The heat melts the plate and it gets on your pizza and you eat it! It's also not environmentally sustainable! I won't eat here again until you do.
(1)Rachel G.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a great Italian restaurant that had TVs so we could watch our SF Giants play against the Dodgers while we dined. This place fit the bill! We sat at the bar to eat and the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the Butterfinger cheesecake at the end of the meal was divine! We would definitely come back here!
(4)Gene H.
This place is very nice place .a home away from home . Very nice people and the bar tenters are awesome ! (Especially jasimsine) so is beautiful
(5)Maneesh G.
Thin crust pizza which is good. A bit pricey. Prob best pizza option in warehouse district
(4)Lauren F.
Simply amazing. We used a groupon to try it out and we will definitely be back. The service was so great and they were vey friendly. Our food was so great!!! I don't think you could go wrong ordering anything here. Their garlic rolls are to DIE for!!!!!!!!
(5)Jean W.
This is an awesome restaurant. ..the food is excellent and the service is also awesome...we had Vinnie wait on us and he does opera..he sang a beautiful love sing to us for our anniversary. The next night we stopped in for a snack...was treated like royalty. Wud recommend it fully!!!
(5)Bebs P.
One word, FRESH. You know a place is A line when they make their own dressings! And sauces. That eliminates that grewsome acid taste of these store bought products. Pizza is slim as can be, just to clarify the New York aspect of this pizza. Parking upstairs (validated) and 2x1 happy hour daily with $5 apps...'till 7! Great ambiance.
(5)Nicole F.
There would have been 4 or 5 stars if it hadn't been for the slow and inconsistent service. Let me say, the food was phenomenal! The penne a la vodka, the fettuccine Alfredo was incredible, and the garlic knots were heaven. However, one member of our party of 5 waited 15 minutes for his food after ours was brought out (waitress claiming someone ordered the same thing and grabbed his by accident, which I didn't believe because how many people order a vegetarian pizza with chicken added on a pretty slow seeming night in the restaurant?) and then another member of our party ordered a single slice of pizza which took so long/was forgotten about, that she packed it to go. Granted they took it off the check, but still, a slice of pizza should take a few minutes at most, and if they needed to prepare a fresh pie, it could have been communicated better. All in all, not bad, maybe next time I'll order all to go so I can enjoy my full meal in peace.
(3)Jordan S.
Went to this restaurant after seeing the good reviews on yelp. The garlic rolls were pretty good, nothing super special and very greasy. The portions were small and expensive. The red sauce tasted sour. Very different than I have ever had at an Italian place before. It was not something I liked. I had the trio parmesan. The chicken and veal were both very thin and kinda burnt. The shrimp was bland. My girlfriend had manicotti, her favorite Italian dish, and we both thought it tasted odd, not good. Atmosphere was nice and service was pretty good. The bartender was wearing a cut off T-shirt and talking about dead babies with another guest. Not what I expected from a nice Italian restaurant.
(2)Amber M.
Not too impressed. The chicken on my dish was cold, but the spaghetti was hot so I was able to eat that. I wouldn't recommend it for those who expect a higher quality Italian meal.
(1)Joe C.
Unreal food. Now, with that said.... Not one Bei Tempi employee possesses a customer service bone in their body. A small sample of what I mean: I just spent 9 minutes on phone communicating a delivery order. Absolutely horrific experience. Again, the food is great but i truly hope they will send their employees (and themselves) to customer srvc boot camp, imminently.
(4)Jose R.
Amazing Italian fare at an unassuming location really caught us by surprise. The food and service was excellent. The chef who also owns the restaurant came out to chat with us and offered to make us some of his famous desserts. We accepted the challenge and it was delicious. Thanks for the good times!
(5)Gina B.
The garlic rolls are awesome!! Our waiter was Q, and he was the best!! He recommended a salad for me, the insalata capri, and it was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back :)
(5)Gina B.
Don't let the outside fool you. Cool atmosphere, good music Excellent dinner, great service! Highly recommend.
(4)Elyce N.
Run don't walk to this place oh my god. They have the best garlic rolls ever. The servings are huge....you get more than you pay for and the food is fresh and delicious. Don't get me started on the deserts. They have so many flavors of cheesecake I couldn't keep track...my brain stopped when it heard red velvet. There were 4 of us and we thought we could each order a serving....when the owner, Eric, heard that he said he had to see it. That being said we revised our order to 2 to share....OMG it was so good we decided we had to get some to go. Now if I could only talk Eric into moving to Washington!
(5)Steve H.
Was in town for a conference and this place was close to the convention center. The service was slow because they were understaffed, but they were very friendly. We has the Fra Diavalo fetuccini dish with lobster, clams, shrimp, calamari and oysters. It was delicious. We would definitely have it again.
(4)Sam B.
This is far and away the best pizza and Italian food I have had in New Orleans. I am originally from New Jersey and have been in New Orleans for 6 years. I had given up hope of ever getting a good slice of pizza or correctly made chicken parmigiana. A friend from New Jersey told me about this place. In his words, "I ate 6 slices before I could comprehend what was happening." He was quickly proved right. I went with a group of friends. I started with the pasta e fagioli soup. Tasted just like I hoped it would although with some meat in it. We had some garlic knots for the table. They were perfect. Next we had a cheese pizza. By far the best pizza I have had south of the Mason-Dixon line. I feel so sorry for the people who have fallen for the hype of 'pizza disappointment' over in the Bywater. This is what pizza tastes like. Simple ingredients. Made correctly. It had bubbles in it. Really, I want to stand in front of that place in the Bywater with a sign pleading for people not to subject themselves to that imitation crap and come to Bei Tempi instead. Next I had the chicken parmigiana. I wasn't expecting much, as no place in New Orleans had ever served it to me correctly before. This was GREAT. The sauce and the cheese were spot on and the chicken was cooked properly. Finally! Real red sauce in New Orleans. One of fellow diners (from the south), told me that she doesn't like chicken parm. I told her to try it anyway. After that first bite, the look on her face said it all. I explained to her that the reason she didn't like chicken parm, is that she never had it made correctly before. She agreed, and ate more. We finished off our meal with a cannoli and pumpkin cheesecake. The cannoli was excellent. It made the cannoli at Brocato's seem like frozen store-bought junk in comparison. (sorry Brocato's, I love you). The pumpkin cheesecake was massive and delicious. But the story doesn't end there. As soon as I told a friend about it, she insisted we go. So 2 hours later, I was back. Being full doesn't matter when food is this good, especially when it is food this city has been starved of. Again, we started with the garlic rolls. Excellent. Next, I had the veal parm sub. It tasted exactly how it should, although I admit I liked the chicken better. We finished off our second dinner with the zeppolis. They tasted just like they would back in Jersey. I cannot praise this place highly enough. New Orleans finally has an Italian restaurant that pretty much replicates the experience of going out for basic Italian food in the New York area. Also, the staff was great! They were so nice and helpful. Free Valet parking in the garage too!
(5)Claudia R.
Tyler is so amazing he doesn't have time to do his side work. Wow!!! (Even though he burnt the garlic rolls, which are delicious)
(5)Monique L.
This is a new spot and they get an "A" for effort. They seem like they have a close-knit team and are really working hard. The pizza-by-the-slice is excellent. I love the thin crust. I have had the meat lovers, barbecue chicken and buffalo chicken. The meat lovers pizza is packed with bacon, ham, pepperoni and meatball slices. The chicken on the barbecue and buffalo pizza is not dry at all. I had one of their eggplant pasta dishes, which was just okay. The sauce is on the sweet side, which I happen to like. They also do not skimp on the sauce, which is another plus. But the fried eggplant was soggy and didn't have much flavor. But overall the dish was tasty. As other reviewers have noted, the garlic rolls are delicious. I will definitely go back.
(4)Elise W.
When I first tried this pizza, I thought it was amazing. I am from NY so I know pizza. The chef who owns it is from NY as well, but he is not the only one who cooks the pizza. A few times I have ordered the pizza has been completely burnt on the bottom. Calzone was burnt as well. Good go to place if you're looking for a really quick slice but would definitely recommend magazine pizza over this place. It's just too inconsistent for me.
(2)Jessica S.
This is my first yelp review but I felt the need to support this restaurant! In a city with few Italian options, this is a great option! Outstanding happy hour & Amazing pizza and garlic bread! Just can't say enough good things and this place deserves a nod by more locals :)
(5)Jason C.
Amazing meatball parmigiana great prices, awesome beers and you must go see Mia in the bar!! If I wasn't from California this would be my spot.
(5)Mindy B.
Giving this one two stars for the complete lack of service and poor management. On both occasions service was slow and ineffective, and sometimes your dish never shows up. When they have all ingredients necessary to make a pizza, it's great. If your up for a challenging dining experience this is your place. If you'd rather something more predictable and delicious, keep looking.
(2)Julee' W.
I was in town for a convention, and someone recommended this place. We walked over one evening and had a great experience. As everyone has stated, the rolls are great. The atmosphere is relaxing and the restaurant is beautiful. We ordered pizza, eggplant parmigian, Tour of Italy, and shrimp scampi. Everyone was complimentary of the food, and the service was prompt and friendly. I will definitely put this on my list for my next trip to NOLA. Delicious!
(5)Eric M.
Good food, good service. Great value. $10 pitchers of beer. Giant delicious pizza. And garlic bread rolls that are out of this world. We are happy customers and will be back.
(5)Mark L.
Awesome! Stromboli comes in 3 sizes. Waitress told me to order the small. It was HUGE! I could only eat half. Tiramisu was phenomenal!
(4)Mz C.
This is hands down the best pizza in New Orleans... Everyone is super cool ! Eric is so awesome ... You'll be amazed by his dough slinging skills. We came in for a carry out but they have in dining with a full bar and the atmosphere is really laid back.... Valerie helped us out too...thanks Val... Check them out next time your in the area or want a good slice of New York style pizza!!!!
(5)Paige W.
I would eat the rolls everyday if they were calorie free. The portion sizes are huge and at a table of 9, we all raved about each dish we ordered. I will be making this a must visit restaurant each time I go to NOLA.. Not at all over priced, and such a great restaurant. Service was wonderful and speedy and they were very busy.
(5)Bill U.
The star is for the pizza, great. I don't think they have a manager in the place. Most unorganized place I have been too! Give yourself a couple of hours if you are going to sit and eat, 15-20 minutes for a slice of pizza in the back.
(1)Matt B.
I was in town working at the Convention Center a couple weeks back for an installation and picked up an order of about six pizzas for the crew working on the floor. As soon as I walked in I was floored at how nice this place was inside. The guys working the counter where you pick up the pizza were super friendly and threw in a couple free Stromboli's with the order. The following night I returned after working to grab a couple beers at their bar, and got into a conversation with one of the guys who works there about IPA's. The night after that, the same guy remembered who I was and had actually brought in a bottle of a local grapefruit IPA for me to try (after I mentioned how I love to travel and try the local beers). The service in this place is absolutely five star. I realize this is a newer spot, so I hope they continue to provide this sort of top notch and personal service, as it really left an impression on me. Of course, I would be doing them a disservice if I didn't mention the food. I only ate the garlic bread and pizza while I was there, but they have a full menu and from what I could see that food seemed really good. The pizza though, was awesome! Being from Rhode Island, I am spoiled when it comes to pizza. I never hold my expectations high when in the south that I'm going to find good (in LL Cool J voice) zah zah zah zah zah zah, but this place was on the money. I got to get a tour de force of their various pizzas as we ordered plain cheese, pepperoni, BBQ chicken, and a meat lover's and all the different kinds kicked some serious butt. These guys are in an awesome location to be able to be successful and I truly hope they are. This place is ran by some really friendly guys and I can't wait to come back and see how well they've done for themselves next time I find myself in New Orleans.
(5)Taylor H.
The garlic rolls were money! Great way to start. The house salad was fresh and a great refresher before the main course. Had the chicken parmigiana and buddy had the fettecuini Alfredo...both were delicious. Janae was a great waitress, make sure you have her.
(4)Kristen M.
The bartender Tyler was amazing. He was extremely busy but still managed to give us brilliant service. We will continue to dine at this restaurant as long as Tyler remains employed with this establishment.
(5)Shan C.
The food at Bei Tempi is excellent. The garlic bread was great, especially when we requested some marinara sauce for dipping. It was extremely crowded due to the cheer competition going on next door. The service was minimal at best. The best service we got was from the bus boy who seated us. I think under normal conditions it would be a great place to bring the family for a great meal. If we ever come back to New Orleans this place will be a definite repeat!
(4)Sean G.
Pizza was good - service was good - a little overpriced for 2 slices but will probably try dine in service at some point.
(4)Judson B.
This place has some amazing pizza!! I would come back in a heart beat!! The pizza slices are big and very filling!! If they ask you if you would like some bread you need to say yes, and ask for the garlic bread!!
(5)Tricia V.
I was in town for the Rock-N-Roll Marathon. We were staying at the Hyatt right across the street and looking for a place to "pasta-up" before the run the next morning. Walked right across the street into this place, after checking Yelp first ;). We ate an early dinner here. We waited in the bar area just a minute until a table was ready. The garlic rolls are to die for, literally! They are so darn good. We each had a different pasta and all was delicious! This particular night was busy and it took a long time for us to get food, BUT the reason was 3 people called in sick! The manager was super nice, you could tell he was very concerned at the length of time it was taking but not making excuses he was bar tending and waiting tables as well. We visited with each other so the time really went by pretty fast. I would go out of my way to come here again, yes it was that good!
(5)Seth C.
These guys are great! I live in a nearby condo, and they do a great job reaching out to the community. They've hosted neighborhood events, and they go out of their way to deliver. When dining in, their desire to succeed is again evident in their friendly, attentive service. The food is fantastic; everything I've had has been delicious. we're thrilled to have them in the neighborhood.
(4)Steph H.
Enjoyed a great dinner this evening. Penne a la Vodka was out of this world. The owner was working the bar and came over to talk with us. Talked us into ordering dessert. I enjoyed a slice of the best carrot cake I have ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant. You will not regret it!
(5)Maryanne L.
The best pizza I have ever had! I wish I didn't live across the country so I could come here every week!
(5)Michael S.
What a great find! Quality food, reasonable prices, great location (at least for me) I will defiantly be back again and again. Thanks to the W for the suggestions!
(5)Krishna L.
I didn't expect too much from this sort of nondescript place across from the convention center, but they made one of the best salads I think I've ever had. Extremely fresh, high-quality ingredients, very tasty. Chicken was tender and juicy, seasoned just right. Awesome selection of entrees, pizza and sandwiches, and their garlic rolls are wonderful. Wasn't busy at all during the lunch hour I visited. Seems like something of a hidden gem. Planning to visit again for dinner to try one of the entrees.
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