Venezia Gretna - (Near Gretna, LA)

5 /5 Cheryl: We had a party of 4 for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. My father had veal Parmesan; he noted that he doesn’t like it overdone and the manager made sure it was made to order. He said it was excellent. I had red fish almondine and it too was excellent! The restaurant has great ambience and our server Jake made sure everyone was happy. He and the mgr were very attentive. We will be back!

3 /5 Roy Aubin: Food just has not lived up to expectations. Not same as Carrollton restaurant. 3 visits and its just okay. Appetizers coming out room temp. Veal tough and not tender. Pizza really good and cannelloni was on spot. Not sure whats missing. Chef? Kitchen cannot keep up? Servers bringing out slow?

5 /5 Ralph Dunne: An Italian Classic Done Right Venezia Restaurant is one of those places that simply gets it right—authentic Italian food, great service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps you coming back. I always sit at the bar, and that’s no accident. Amy, the bartender, is excellent—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. She has that rare ability to make you feel like a regular whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. The service is relaxed but professional, and you’re never left waiting for anything. The food is consistently outstanding. While Venezia is an Italian restaurant, their steak night is still worth mentioning—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The cheese bread is a must-order, the calamari is light and crispy without being greasy, and the spinach and artichoke bread is rich, comforting, and absolutely addictive. Everything tastes fresh, well-prepared, and true to the Italian comfort-food experience. What really completes the experience is the atmosphere. On certain nights, there’s a live piano player, which adds a classy, old-world Italian feel without being over the top. It creates a relaxed, enjoyable vibe that makes you want to linger, talk, and actually enjoy your evening instead of rushing through a meal. Venezia is the kind of Italian restaurant that becomes a favorite—great food, excellent service, and an atmosphere that feels both familiar and special. If you’re in Gretna and looking for a place that delivers every single time, this is it.

5 /5 Trichelle Flemings: We came in on New Year’s Day as part of our annual date night tradition, and this place did not disappoint. The staff is absolutely fantastic. Our waitress, Maddie, and the assistant manager, Tim, were both incredibly accommodating and welcoming, which really set the tone for the evening. The drinks were phenomenal, and somehow the food was even better. The tableside Caesar salad was really, really good and expertly prepared by Ethan. If you order it, say yes to the dash of hot sauce, it takes it to another level. Do not skip the stuffed mushrooms either, they are a must. The $5 happy hour drinks are an unbeatable deal, especially for a restaurant of this quality. Having a restaurant like this on the Westbank is truly a gem to find. We already can’t wait to come back.

2 /5 Vylet22: Please look at the pictures to see what they call medium rare. The garlic is bitter, the steak is overcooked and DiGiorno pizza is better. Yes, I would have told my server that the steak was overcooked if she had come back to check on us after the entrées were served. We are Italian. We always pay cash n we always tip ridiculous. We, however, will not come back. Mandinas was better. And they werent that good.