Restaurant in Metairie, United States
Impastato's Restaurant
100Pearl PointsEvening-Only Choice

About Impastato's Restaurant
Impastato's Restaurant is a dinner-only Metairie option that makes sense for Tuesday-through-Saturday evening plans, especially when lunch is not on the table. Use it as a practical local dinner pick, but confirm details before making it the anchor for a high-stakes occasion since pricing, cuisine specifics, dress expectations are not listed.
Five evening services a week is the key fact here: Impastato's Restaurant is a Metairie option for Tuesday through Saturday dinner plans. The strongest verified reason to put it on a shortlist is timing rather than a documented chef, award, cuisine, or price signal: it gives diners a clear 5–10 PM window on the nights it is open.
For a food-focused explorer, this is a practical add to a Metairie shortlist when the goal is dinner in the city. The available facts do not support a deep menu recommendation, so the decision should stay simple: choose it when the group wants dinner in Metairie after work, not when the priority is a specific cuisine, a named tasting menu, or a heavily credentialed room.
Use it for later dinner plans, not lunch
Dinner is the only clear play. The restaurant opens for evening service Tuesday through Saturday and is closed Sunday and Monday, which makes it more useful for a Friday or Saturday night plan than for a weekend lunch. If the group is comparing it with other options, the question is less about chasing a documented accolade and more about picking the right plan for the night.
The verified dress code is smart casual. Because price range and cuisine details are not listed here, treat this as a restaurant to confirm before making it the anchor of a high-stakes celebration. That does not make it a weak choice; it just means the smarter use case is a planned local dinner where timing, location, dress expectations are clear. For broader scouting beyond this single option, use our full Metairie restaurants guide.
Where it fits in a Metairie night out
Impastato's Restaurant makes the cleanest sense for diners who already want to stay in Metairie. It is not the pick for lunch, it is not the safest pick if the group needs confirmed pricing or a fully described menu before committing. It is more useful as an evening dinner candidate, especially midweek through Saturday.
If this table is not available, compare the night against other dining options rather than forcing the choice. Beraca Restaurant, Habanero's - Metarie, Los Jefes Grill, Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery, Vacca Steakhouse are useful cross-checks when considering a meal around Impastato's Restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Impastato's Restaurant?
Dinner is the verified option here, since Impastato's Restaurant is open Tue–Sat from 5–10 PM and closed Monday and Sunday. If you want an evening meal in Metairie, this fits better than planning around a lunch slot.
How far ahead should I book Impastato's Restaurant?
The verified schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with Sunday and Monday closed. Reservation and availability details are not verified here, so check the venue's official channels before you go rather than assuming last-minute availability. Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery is another option to compare against your timing.
What are alternatives to compare with Impastato's Restaurant?
Beraca Restaurant, Habanero's - Metarie, Los Jefes Grill, Vacca Steakhouse, Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery are options to compare with Impastato's Restaurant. For a dinner plan with less pressure, checking more than one option may be easier.
Can Impastato's Restaurant accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. If you are planning for a larger party, confirm directly with the venue and keep another option in mind, such as Vacca Steakhouse or Beraca Restaurant. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Impastato's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if your plan is an evening dinner in Metairie and smart casual dress fits the night. The verified schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, so confirm current details before committing.
Location
3400 16th St, Metairie, LA 70002
Metairie, United States
Compare Impastato's Restaurant
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Impastato's Restaurant | Metairie |
| Beraca Restaurant | Metairie |
| Habanero's - Metarie | Metairie |
| Los Jefes Grill | Metairie |
| Vacca Steakhouse | Metairie |
| Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery | Metairie |
How Impastato's Restaurant Metairie compares with similar nearby venues.
If this table does not work
Try Habanero's - Metarie or Los Jefes Grill if the group wants a more relaxed Metairie meal with less occasion pressure. Choose Vacca Steakhouse instead when the night needs a clearer celebratory frame and the group is comfortable with a steakhouse-style spend.
How it compares in Metairie
Impastato's Restaurant is the more dinner-focused choice in this set, useful when the plan needs a seated evening meal Tuesday through Saturday. Beraca Restaurant, Habanero's - Metarie, Los Jefes Grill are better cross-shops when the priority is a more casual-feeling Metairie meal and the group wants to keep the decision low-pressure.
For a higher-spend occasion, Vacca Steakhouse is the cleaner comparison because steakhouse formats usually give groups an easier read on celebratory intent. If the night is more about practicality, Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery belongs in the conversation for a different kind of Metairie stop, but it is not the same dinner-room decision.
Booking difficulty looks easier here than at venues driven by awards or scarce tasting-menu formats, so the main decision is not access. It is fit: choose Impastato's Restaurant for a local evening restaurant plan, Vacca Steakhouse for a clearer special-occasion signal, Habanero's - Metarie or Los Jefes Grill when the group wants a more relaxed meal.
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