This was my second experience. The first one took FOREVER and during lunch that is not good. We ordered three different pizzas to split between our group and only one was decent. This second experience was worse. My guest ordered the Penne Pasta and I ordered the Mushroom Chibbata. Both were disgusting. The mushrooms seemed slimey. The garlic bread given pre-meal was very hard. The food was not tasty. I returned to work feeling sick to my stomach. I mentioned my experience to a co-worker and she said the only time they went there she went home nauseas too. We will not return again. read more

This place is a little hidden gem and was worth the drive from Terrytown to Harahan. Be sure to make a reservation though. The website doesn't note that. We had the fried calamari appetizer and it was very good. The portion size was perfect for two. It came with 3 sauces: garlic aioli, tomato basil, and red chile mayonnaise. We asked the server if the tomato basil sauce from this dish was the same on their lasagna and pasta dishes such as the veal or chicken parmigiana. He said it was. I'm a picky red sauce person and theirs was outstanding. I had the small potion of the handmade pappardelle with huge Louisiana shrimp, artichoke, lemon, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It was absolutely delicious. Pastas come in small or large sizes. My husband had the veal piccata. His was also great, but the veal wasn't crispy. It was tender, but the batter on it was too soft. We were too stuffed to try dessert. We will go back for sure! read more

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Such a disappointment. If it wasn't for the peach sangria, which was great, this would a one star. I ordered a pizza with feta and veggies, which turned out to be flatbread with sprinkles of the toppings. Definitely nothing like what I had earlier this week at Katy's, but I was surprised at the ratio between bread and toppings. My husband ordered the veal. The veal was good, but the fettuccine was all cream. Nothing special, and definitely not special for the price. Over all, the worst part was the service. Our waiter came once to order drinks and a second time to deliver and take our food order. The time in between was lengthy, no bread or silverware like other tables, and the food was average. Not sure if it was a bad night or a true testament. read more

I went here for lunch on Saturday. Got the Cesar salad. The dressing was very light, not your typical Cesar dressing, but I loved it. Shared the Verdure pizza. That was delicious. The fresh mozzarella was fantastic. Great service by Kayla as well! read more

Best pizza ever.. I been living here in New Orleans area all my life, been to New Jersey and New York, ate pizza as an Italian all my life... Salsiccia pizza here rocks, especially the fennel pork on it.. The Parmigiano salad was very impressive... I'm going back to try everything on the menu... read more

Stopped in at this gem while visiting NOLA. Perfect Italian spot; all of the pastas are homemade and the brick oven pizzas are authentic. A little bite of Italy right here in New Orleans. Definitely would recommend the hibiscus honey tea, gulf fish pasta (if you love pesto this basil is to die for!) and finish off with cappuccino gelato!! read more

First off. If you don't have a reservation you will be sitting outside (even if they have multiple open tables that remain open the whole time you are there). They will also look at you as if you should have known to have one for a place that is basically an overpriced Italian pie. Second. Their prices are way too high. For the quality of food you get, you could pay way less. I got the "special" for the night. It was shrimp, blue crab, penne, and a spicy red sauce (I was told this was the species dish they had also). This clearly was frozen meat thrown in a pan with flash boiled pasta and some crap sauce that they added a ton of pepper to it. I had to keep picking blue crab shells out of mouth. (For a place that wants you to make a reservation and pay as much as they do, this shouldn't be an issue). The sauce also was spicy to a level that was ignorant spicy. I like spicy food but this hurt my stomach and at a certain point my throat was burning so bad I couldn't eat more. I also split an order of the calamari. It was so bland that I have to wonder if it was seasoned at all. Not the worst I've ever had but second to worst easily. The bill for the 1/2 app and the main dish with 20% tip was 36. That isn't bad if it's a meal that's worth that. This was not. I would have valued it around 28-30. Won't be eating there again. read more

My wife and I or originally from the northeast where Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen. Oak oven has a nice selection of food and wonderful service. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the interior is a little upscale for sitting along Jefferson Highway. read more

I love the food here. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Everything is so tasty and flavorful. My favorite dish is the lamb meatballs. We usually go for Saturday lunch when it is easy to get in and the service is efficient. Weekend nights can get very crowded, so be sure to make a reservation. I highly recommend this place. read more

Beyond Amazing!!! Oyster artichoke soup is to die for. Frutti Di Golfo? Yes please. If you haven't been here, you should!

Such a hidden gem. Everyone needs to try the lamb meatballs!!! I couldn't stop eating them. The service was fantastic and it was truly a high end experience in a casual environment. read more

I was really disppointed with this place. After reading the reviews I was really excited to try out a new restaurant, especially one with gluten free options. There are no other Italian places that offer gluten free in the New Orleans area. When I asked for the gluten free focaccia they told me it was only available during lunch. They said my only option would be the gluten free pasta. While the regular pasta is all handmade, the gluten free pasta was obviously from a box and the texture was really strange. The tomato sauce was watery and bland. The service was really good but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say. read more

We went last night. Boy, was the food good! The BF had house made pasta with tomato sauce and roasted pork. I had their special- grilled gulf fish on top a bed of angel hair (with a very light pesto-like sauce), served with portobellos, roasted tomatoes, and topped with a very generous portion of fresh crab meat. We also split the Parmigiano salad. Chopped romaine, green olives, tomato, served with a creamy dressing. For dessert, we had the caramel pine nut gelato. Delicious. The prices ARE really good, especially for the quality ingredients and the portions were large. Our server- I wish I had her name- young blonde woman- was fantastic! She was friendly and attentive. This had to be one of the best overall dining experiences I've had in Harahan. read more

Absolutely delicious! Service was excellent, choices are plentiful, and save room for the gelato!!

I don't usually write reviews but my tastebuds were so delighted with the food I wanted to give a shout out! I am not a foodie so coming from me this was definitely good food. We had Frutti DiGolfo, Spinach salad, Penne Diavola and Ravioli DelGiorno....all delicious!! I have to say that the Frutti DiGolfo was my favorite! I loved having warm bread to start the meal. I will be coming back very soon! read more

Passed by this place numerous times, went there yesterday after my hubby picked me up at the airport as I was hungry and he suggested we give it a shot. This place did not disappoint. Ordered the calamari and husband ordered the ravioli, bread and food was delicious. Our server Danny was AWESOME, service is important as it made our dining experience enjoyable. Will be back for sure to try their pizza. read more

We came here after seeing a movie and it was just what we needed!! Nice atmosphere with a great outdoor area! The service was excellent! We were lucky enough to be the first customers to try the ravioli, and it did not disappoint! The chef came to the table and presented our dish! Awesome experience will definitely be back! read more

This is in a former Popeye's fried chicken restaurant, so it's exterior and interior are odd, but they did a good job with it. Lots of customers, here. We ordered side salads ($6.00, each). I had the small Spaghetti & Meatballs ($12.00), and my dinner mates ordered the small Pappardale ($14.00) & Egg Plant Parmesan ($14.00). The bread is delicious, and we were very pleased with all our food, although we found that the portions were on the smallish side (of course, people each overly large portions, these days). We recommend it, and we would return. RJT read more

Great quick service and the food is outstandingly delicious! The oak oven margarita pizza is exactly what I was dreaming of beforehand. Check it out! read more

Love Oak Oven! We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. Emphasis is on fresh ingredients, perfectly prepared. Service is great and the simple furnishings of the restaurant reflect the Sicilian history of the chef and our city. A local gem. read more

I came here excited after reading plenty of reviews raving about the food and I have to agree that the food was good. However I wasn't expecting to wait as long as we did. Keep in mind that this was also during lunch time, where many patrons do not have the time to eat for an hour and a half. I don't know what the mixup with the staff was about but the short haired waitress with RBF (resting b****h face) who was originally supposed to be helping us ignored us for 20 minutes until the host gave us a different waiter. Our waiter,Phillip, was excellent and he was the saving grace to the experience. Can't go wrong with the pizzas. Caesar salad was delicious. Don't leave without trying the Pine Nut Caramel Gelato! read more

One of the best lunches that I've had. The breaded veal is phenomenal, as well as the fresh made pasta Alfredo - WOW is all I can say. Love the food. Love the service. Love the atmosphere. The free hot seasoned garlic bread is also delicious. One of my new favorites. I'll be back! read more

This place was impressive from the start. I always pass it on the way to other lunch places and last week I decided to give a try. I was shocked to hear the words " Do you have a reservation" when walking in the door. it was lunch time and it was packed. The food was so good. Great atmosphere and I can see this place branching out and adding more locations. This will be the place I take family and friends when the come in town. Drum fish with crab meat and shrimp in red sauce over thin pasta. It was great. All was needed was some garlic bread. I'll ask next time. read more

Great new addition to Harahan. We went Friday night and they were packed. Chicken Parmesan was really, really good. Veal Picatta was "okay" but I wasn't blown away with the sauce on the pasta. The veal was very tender though. I LOVED LOVED LOVED the pine nut caramel gelato- have never tasted anything like it before. I could have eaten 3 more bowls of it. We ran into family members there (gotta love Harahan) and they all enjoyed their dishes as well. My main complaint was the service was slow, BUT they just opened last week, so they are still working out the new restaurant kinks. I do have to say the hostess and waiter were both very nice, thanked us for waiting and apologized for the long wait time. Again, they just opened up and the place was crazy busy. I think once they get into their groove, this will be our "go to" place for a nice meal when we don't feel like venturing too far from home. read more

Frequenting the area for office visits in Harahan, I'm always looking for a new place to visit. I discovered this place on yelp, less than a mile from our office, and am glad I did. This is a great place for lunch for well made Neapolitan style pizza. I tried the margarita (as I always do at new pizza restaurants to get a baseline), and it was perfect. Slightly charred crust with a nice chew to it, great red sauce, and an overall nice well rounded bite. Yes, I've had better, but this quickly became a solid go to for regular lunch trips. read more

Everyone was pleasant and attentive. Had the shrimp/crab pizza. Very good. Intimate room. Open kitchen was nice. My server could not have been more friendly and pleasant. Previous reviewers must have been having a bad day!! Good place!! read more

Six of us for dinner. Everything was delish. No pizza. The salads were fresh. There was a Caesar,Parmigiano, and Spinach salads that were a terrific way to start the meal. We had Veal Piccata, several orders of Beccafico, and Paneed Veal. Everyone was a member of the clean plate club and wanting more. Our service was extra special because of our server Mike. Mike was passionate about every selection on the menu. He was always on-the-spot and never over-bearing or intrusive. Wow, Oak Oven is lucky to have such an ambassador waiting table for them. read more

Amazing place! I had the paneed veal with fetuccine and cream sauce. Extremely fresh and delicious! Also had a taste of the crabmeat and artichoke appetizer, and the fried eggplant, which were good. The gelati was to die for! The chocolate one beat La Divina's version and the cafe au lait one was scrumptious. I need to go back NOW. read more

Oh yes--eat yourself stupid Italian food hidden in Harahan. It's worth the drive. We got very lucky when they converted the Popeyes that used to occupy the space! Calamari, frattura & especially the gulf fish are excellent! Staff is every bit as good as the food, too. read more

While the food was delicious, the atmosphere didn't match the pricetag! A casual, off the beaten path, converted fast food place (very small) where 1/3 of the menu was pizza shouldn't have produced a $90 bill for 2 - 3 course meals. We had 2 side salads, a small spaghetti & meatballs, osso bucco, 1 glass of wine (half full) and 2 gelato desserts. Should I be in the area again & looking for a restaurant, I might return. Expecting the pricetag in advance MIGHT take the sting out of the experience! read more

Oak Oven - Osso bucco with asparagus & side of penne - Pizza Near Me - Harahan, Louisiana

Great food nice cozy place i will return their if you go their you will like it very much make sure you ask for . Michael.c very knowable

Best lunch I have had in a long time. The pasta was freshly made. Incredible Italian food. I couldn't stop eating, but I cannot made it a regular thing. I have limited funds for lunch. However, it was worth the treat. Thanks for opening your place in Harahan. read more

Ok. Wow. Absolutely delicious! The food was outstanding. The building/design was beautifully done. Very industrial. Kudos to whoever designed the spot. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. This was definitely the best/tastiest Italian restaurant I've ever been to. For my drink I tried the hibiscus honey tea. It came in a huge mason jar. It was actually pretty tasty and refreshing. They served fresh out of the oven bread with an oil spread. I could have just eaten 4 helpings of that it was so delicious. For starters we had the pieces of fried eggplant served with marinara sauce. It was amazing. The marinara sauce was delicious, it was almost sweet. For my meal I got the chicken, spinach, garlic penne pasta. Holy cow. It was the best pasta I've ever eaten in my entire life. And that's saying something since pasta is my favorite food. I'll stay fat forever . I could be mistaken but the pasta tasted as if it was hand made from scratch. Everything about our meals were just flavorful and robust. I enjoyed every single bite. I stole a taste of their alfredo sauce and it was pure heaven. I want to actually try a portion of that next time. I will say they were quite pricey and the portions could have been a tad bigger BUT you pay for what you get. And every single thing we ate or drank tasted of the highest quality. read more

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3 stars for fresh ingredients but not enough of them. I could never find the bacon in my pizza and sausage was scarce. They do not use herbs in this place and charged me fifty cents for the basil I asked to add to my pizza!!! My friend's lasagna was a very small portion. read more

My boyfriend & I tried this place for the first time last night and it will NOT be our last! We absolutely loved it. Big hit for this Italian girl & her Italian food loving bf. The pizza was perfect, the veal parmigiana was delicious, and the cannoli dessert & bread pudding were great! Mike our waiter was very helpful & courteous. It is a small place, and we didn't have a reservation but lucked into a table. We will make a reservation next time for sure because we will be back. read more

Really Like The Meatballs. The flavors on the meatball pizza were terrific, and I love the vibe of the place. The meatballs themselves were impressively tender with some nice subtle flavors that differ from the traditional Creole Italian version--they're worth seeking out. The pizza crust isn't my favorite in the city, simply because using 00 flour at the temps that they are cooking makes for a slightly tough crunch--not bad, just crunchy. I'm still game to try some other pies, but really want to get the meatballs with pasta. read more

Their wood fire oven pizza was superb( especially their Formaggi pizza imo). Friendly service, and quick serving for a wood fire oven. Plus the pricing was reasonable. read more

We went there for the first time light night and it was amazing! The food was fresh, great service, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone who truly enjoys good food and dining. We will be back! read more

The mushroom ciabatta was delicious. The 3 others I dined with got salads. They enjoyed them. However one of them added boiled shrimp to his salad ($6) and got 3 shrimp! That's $2 a shrimp!!! Does Commanders charge that much per shrimp? The place is small and crowded. Parking is difficult. Although the food was good, Harahan doesn't support too many places. Good luck to you read more

Great food every time We drive 20 miles to go eat at this place my kids think their pepperoni pizza is the best in the city I get the strip n the chicken parm is out of this world read more