I'm so happy that I was finally able to eat inside at Giorlando's. I've had their shrimp, spinach & artichoke bread when we ordered at work which was amazing but I was never able to make it doing the week since they are closed on the weekends. We got there at 11 right when they opened so it wasn't busy yet. Our server was fantastic. So attentive and helpful. We had a roast beef po-boy and sweet potato fries and both were drool worthy. The roast beef was smothered in gravy and dressed on a sesame seed topped French bread that was warm and lightly toasted. I actually felt that it was the best one I've ever had and I've had a lot of different ones. Lol And the sweet potato fries were also delicious. The restaurant is older styled Italian and very relaxing. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ramp Up I am an old white Creole who greatly wants family restaurants to succeed. Giorlando's did succeed, to some extent. ... Let me start with two minor negatives. First, while there is a blue-painted ramp leading directly to a raised sidewalk from the one blue-painted handicap parking spot, there is an equal need for another ramp, this one leading directly from the front door sidewalk to the parking lot. Because the parking area in front of the front door is not marked for general parking, a second ramp could be added there, maybe along with another blue-painted parking spot. I noticed that half of the diners were somewhat elderly. ... Second, while the dining room is in general well-appointed with the tables not jammed together, the noise level made dining enjoyment a bit problematic. The dining room was not even half-filled. Now to some good points. The avocado/shrimp salad was excellent almost meriting its price. The Kendall Jackson Russian River chardonnay was very good and a good value at seven dollars. My fellow diners were satisfied with their lunches. Our waitress, whose name I cannot recall, was attentive, efficient, and helpful. Giorlando's is a very good old-line Creole-Italian restaurant, but it could ramp up a bit. read more

Giorlando's Restaurant is an old-school Italian restaurant with that old-school ambiance, friendly service and a mix of Cajun and Italian favorites. I went with their chicken parmesan and added a salad with their caesar dressing. Both were good, though i wish they melted the cheese on the chicken a bit more. All in all, not a bad place. read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Salad - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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The food is awesome. The service is fine. The waitress is awesome. But the ambience is battling a hoard of flies and with the volume so loud you can't hear yourself talk. But that is typical for any "family named" restaurant whose name ends in a vowel... read more

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A wonderful family-owned restaurant. The baked muffeletta is my standard go-to meal here, the best I've had. Also had the grilled drumfish, which was also excellent. Of course, I brought half of each meal home. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Giorlando's is truly a Metairie staple! You cannot get better Italian food in the area. This place is consistently good. You truly get what you pay for, and the pricing is fair! The service is always spectacular. The staff treats you like family and I have never had a bad experience. The ambiance is casual and very family oriented. My go-to is any of their ravioli dishes! read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Mama G's Eggplant - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Very good, old school neighborhood restaurant. Limited parking in the lot so plan on parking on the street, nearby. Started off with great iced tea. Ordered a side salad with blue cheese dressing. Very disappointed in the salad and dressing. It wasn't some old family recipe. It was handful of packaged lettuce and watery dressing with hardly a hint of blue cheese flavor. I'm thinking, uh oh. I ordered the crawfish ravioli and my wife ordered the eggplant with Alfredo. OUTSTANDING. Really good flavors. I will be back. read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Crawfish ravioli...delicious - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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I'm not sure why I never came here before. It was absolutely delicious. I got the chicken Parmesan and my mom got the beef Parmesan. Both were so tender and crispy. I would 100% come back again. The server was wonderful and the inside looks like a mom and pop Italian restaurant. Prices are great for the quality and amount of food. My mom and I could've split a plate. But so glad we tried both! read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Sorry it's an after picture. Chicken parm. No cheese on top. - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Weekday lunch with husband. Craving Italian and this came up on a Yelp search near our location. Seated immediately. Reasonable crowd around noon, moderate conversation noise, "homey" atmosphere. Server, Abigail, was busy, so it took a minute to get out drinks ordered. Food was ordered shortly thereafter. No specific lunch menu. Watching other plates come out before ours, wondered if we should have ordered a sandwich; fries looked fantastic! Side salad with homemade 1000 island was okay. Was expecting more from a homemade dressing; tasted like a dressing off the shelf. Husband's Chicken Alfredo, blackened, was REALLY good. Nice portion. My Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan was okay. Good flavor, but lots of breading and not enough marinara, in my opinion. Portion of bread left something to be desired. Meals were around $17 ea, salad extra. Husband's Coke was refilled, and our check out was speedy. Unsure if there will be a repeat business in the near future, but if we do, we will probably lean away from the Italian. Maybe a sandwich? read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Chicken and eggplant Parmesan meal. - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

My seafood pasta was absolutely amazing! I didn't think i Was going to eat every bite and I cleaned my plate. I sat at the bar and had great service. Everyone was very nice and had good recommendations. Place is quaint and old. I will definitely be back for more! read more

We went to Giorlando's for my birthday. My wife and I went on a Thursday , the first day of Jazzfest. This place would normally be packed , but this night it was only half full. We were greeted and sat immediately. I asked the hostess for a specific table because I always like to be by a wall. She was more than happy to accommodate me. Our waitress was prompt in taking our appetizer/drink order. She was very attentive even though she had a couple of large tables in her section. I can't recall her name, but she had the prettiest nails with the purple metal flake in the polish. That should narrow It down. The spinach and artichoke dip appetizer is the kind of appetizer that you just want to eat three of and go home. It's served with freshly made flour tortilla chips. It was excellent! Don't go here and not order this. For our meals, I had the chicken and eggplant parmesan and my wife had the ravioli. My food was piping hot and was good and good. The wife said the same. I'm a big eater and I barely finished this plate. The wife took 4 of her 10 ravioli home and I ate one there. This meal was as solid as it gets and it's like this every single time we go. They have an awesome roast beef po boy. We order those to go almost every week, it's that good. They use the St. Joseph's bread with sesame seeds on top and bottom. You won't be disappointed in this little Metairie gem. They're only open Monday thru Friday and they close at 8:30 pm. It's Saturday and I'm craving a po boy right now. read more

Giorlando's Restaurant is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in greater New Orleans and one of the best! We prefer to dine here early to avoid any waiting, but if we must wait it is well worth it. Our favorite starter is the Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Bread that is shock and awe delicious. Few restaurants (really none) have ever combined these three items in this manner. Seriously this appetizer is so good you will consider fighting your loving spouse or mom for the last piece of Italian shrimp spinach yumminess! Now let's have a talk about their Lasagna. This is not your mom's Lasanga, unless your mom was born a hundred years ago in the Italian countryside and makes the best lasagna in the world as handed down for generations. I absolutely love the perfectly tenderized Beef Cutlet that is so good that months later you will dream about it and then plan out a day trip / date night to feast on this legendary epic beef & pasta. You can't eat at this restaurant only once, you must make regular pilgrimages as after one visit you will make a lifetime commitment to enjoy everything on the menu. On a side note we always get an order of the old school cannolis to finish up our meal. read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Bread - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

All you need to be successful is to do what you do, and do it well. There are no surprise fusion dishes and no craft cocktails. The place was last updated when they opened in the 70's. It's perfect. read more

The food was good as was the service. Giorlando's is a traditional Italian restaurant that also serves fried seafood. We ordered a seafood platter that was very good, and a muffuletta that was very tasty as well. We plan to go back and sample some of the other dishes. read more

A: great place haven't been here in 25 yrs still looks the same everything we all was delicious, but the Muffolatta was unreal in a city full of Muff's this one was a 10 , service was great price good atmosphere unbelievable read more

Absolutely delightful last meal on this trip. The family runs a fantastic restaurant with love flowing out of the service and the food. They have a good quality selection of items and wine. The food was yummy but no amazing. The wine paired perfectly. I loved the ambience of this old school traditional feel. I adored the service and attention to detail. The food quality exceeds the price point and again, if in the area, it's worth stopping in for that oh so special classic experience. read more

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Very disappointed! We've been here on numerous occasions and can say without a doubt the quality and quantity of the servings has gone way down. Appetizer of calamari was literally a handful, enough to feed maybe one person, not three. We were all disappointed with our entree's. Very subpar, lacking taste and again quantities were very small. Unless things change, can't see us ever returning. read more

Great value! Service and food is always good and Poboys are great! Prices are always right for food and specials! read more

the gravy fries with some ranch is truthfully my favorite item on the menu, but i've never had a bad meal here! also enjoyed some chicken and eggplant parmesan this visit and it was delicious. the service was quick and attentive. all around had a very nice experience! read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - cheese and gravy fries!! - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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I hadn't eaten here in probably 70+ years I've spent in New Orleans now I know why! Don't expect very good Italian food. The red sauce is full of sugar the beef cutlet, not veal, has very little flavor and was overcooked. On the positive side, the Poboys I saw looked very good. It's a traditional good old boy been there for ever diner and it's a nice little place for change. I'd go there again, but I wouldn't order anything Italian. read more

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The food,quality service and staff make this place. It's the BEST Italian (and everything else) in the city!! The restaurant itself is very pleasant read more

Hands down the best muffuletta I've had. Our waitress was attentive and communicated well! She reminded me of my auntie loved the family atmosphere. read more

Walk back in time as you enter this establishment. You can tell at first glance that this place is a local institution. And I can see what draws them back -the fresh ingredients. The menu consists of simple, home comfort foods like old fashioned meatballs and hamburger steak. One thing about me is if hamburger steak is on the menu -I'm going to order it. It was by far the best bite of the day. Don't believe me? Check out that charred gravy in my photo! I will say that most of the dishes lacked a bit of a salt. But that's an easy fix and we tend to eat on the saltier side. Definitely a place to bring the fam. The staff was more than accommodating and the service was exceptional. read more

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Food, service and atmosphere average. Looks like a lot of regulars were there, must live close.

Very disappointed Roast beef po- boy Meat very fatty and tough An order of onion rings which were delicious, but there were a total of 6 rings for $10 I'm done. read more

Great food, great service and friendly atmosphere. Italian food with a New Orleans twist, highly recommended read more

Giorlando's Restaurant - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Who could rate this restaurant less than five stars. They have some of the best food in the Greater New Orleans area AND the BEST roast beef poboy ANYWHERE! Been coming here for years and always consistent food and incredible service. While my family likes to get italian dishes I cant go far beyond my favorites. Try the fried eggplant -perfect size and lightness. Parking is a hassle but if the lot is full, I park across the street and walk over the median. This is my go-to restaurant for guests. read more

This is the worst food I have eaten in a very long time. I have had much better marinara out of a ragu jar. It is lacks any flavor. Very disappointing. Won't be back. read more

The food at Giorlando's is really really good. Like all of it! The service is great too! Authentic Italian foods!

Good amazing and affordable.. service is well trained employees that make the experience fun and definitely comfortable.. the ambiance is exactly what makes the place work . The hostess is absolutely adorable and she is so hospitable. She is always aware of the restaurant and make the customer feel good . Love it !! Mich Pie . Is the best along the other staff . read more

Never had a bad meal here. Service can be a bit off, but only when its busy. The servers are working their tails off, but a full restaurant might just be to much for them to handle. If its not busy, I've always found them to be on top of it. Drinks refilled before they're empty, etc. We tend toward the shrimp etouffee and the chicken parmesan. Both very solid, and above all, consistantly the same and good. Fries and alfredo pasta are good as well. All in all, I'd pick Giorlandos over 90% of other restaurants in Metairie. Highly recommended. read more

We had the roast beef poboy It was good , but it could've had more roast beef on it for $12 But I guess everything you buy is a ripoff now since Biden took office. read more

I was traveling on business and stopped by this neighborhood restaurant. I ordered the BEEF CUTLET, freshly tenderized round steaks breaded then fried, served with a choice of one side. I got the angel hair pasta with Alfredo sauce - $13.99. The portion was large and the cutlet was way over cooked. It was definitely not lightly fried (see photo). Since nobody came by to check on me until I was almost finished, I was not able to send the food back, so I ate the burnt food anyway. The check was delivered and I was not offered any desert or anything else, that surprised me. I felt like I was in the way and they would have been happy if I just left. I was dining alone so I was able to sit at the bar. They have a full liquor license and have a nice variety of wines. The place was established in 1972 so the interior is original and a bit dated but I think that adds some charm to this local establishment. Bailey, my waitress and a 3rd generation Giorlando, was very pleasant and helped me to make my selection. I wish she was more attentive. When she did eventually come to check on me. She apologized for not coming over sooner. I showed her how my food was over cooked and she said she will tell someone. With so many choices for good restaurants in the area, I am not sure if I will get back to Giorlando's in the future. read more

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This place has been here a long time! A local favorite! We were excited to finally get to eat here. Unfortunately it fell short of our expectations. I read about their "gravy fries" and their roast beef po'boy being so good. Gravy fries with roast beef debris was mushy and not very enjoyable. The flavor of the roast beef debris had decent flavor. My husband said it was just ok, a bit dry. I took a chance on the ravioli because I never had toasted ravioli in sauce. The sauce was not good and I didn't enjoy the toasted ravioli. Odd flavor. It wasn't for me. The staff was friendly and was a happy environment. They told us about the white chocolate cheesecake. For me, it was ok, my husband thought it was good. For the staff & the cheesecake is the 3 stars. read more

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Do alot of people know about this place? I am not sure, but they should. Everytime I come here I get great service and food at great prices and I want everyone to know. Maybe they aren't well known because they are not open on the weekends, but with such great food and a following, there is no need to be. This is a multi generational restaurant and you feel like family when you arrive. This last time came I ordered the chicken parmesan. It comes with two sauces: red gravy and alfredo. The chicken rests on top of a large portion of angel hair pasta. The portions here are huge. The last time I came, I ordered the lasagna and it was great. I have had their fried onion rings that are thick and full of batter. You always end up taking a go box home. They offer beer and wine here if you would like some alcohol. They also have great appetizers. I have never left this place hungry or unhappy. The parking lot is kind of small and if you get here past 6pm, you risk them running out of popular dishes like daube. Expect excellent service and to be truely treated like family here. read more

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Great food and superb service. I'd love to come back if I'm nearby for work again. Thanks so much for an authentic Louisiana meal. Louisiana has the best food in the country. read more

I'm from Texas and had someone local recommend this place. I could immediately tell first bite this place is authentic. The crawfish fettuccine was amazing. I ate the ENTIRE thing read more

Delicious family owned restaurant! A gem in Metairie that you've probably passed 1000 times. Service and food are amazing! Limited parking in lot but plenty of street parking. Older crowd. read more

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Best Italian on southshore! The place is old school but the food is absolutely superb along with the service. We were treated like family and will return. Why we passed this place so many times without stopping, I'll never know. You MUST TRY! read more

Went there with the wife on Friday Night and it was very crowded but we were seated quickly. The service really was fairly good for a busy as they were but that's were everything good came to a stop. l ordered meatballs and spaghetti thinking it had to be good. l was wrong the meatball was cold and the sauce tasted like ketchup. How can a meatball be cold? The wife had ravioli and it was cold and hard. Don't know it was just a bad night but the meal was very unpleasant and we haven't been back. read more