Impastato's Restaurant
French Market Plaza, Metairie
Restaurant in Metairie, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Impastato's Restaurant
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 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. There is no 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 dress code is smart casual. Price range and cuisine details are not available, so 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 Impastato's Restaurant 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 3400 16th St, Metairie, LA 70002
- Website
- impastatos.com
- Phone
- +15044551545
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Impastato's presents itself as a place defined by ritual and continuity rather than culinary trendiness. The writing frames the room as an enduring, family-rooted table in Metairie, where Italian-American traditions are folded into the local food culture. Service and pacing are central: meals are treated as sequences of antipasto, pasta and main courses rather than expedited transactions. The tone is warm and unshowy, favoring the social institution of dining over chef-driven reinvention. Diners who appreciate a measured, time-honored approach to meals will find the restaurant’s charm and historic lineage very much part of its appeal.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for lingering dinners and social meals rather than quick stops. The text situates Impastato's within a tradition of multi-course Italian-American dining, making it a natural choice for family dinners, celebrations and date nights that unfold slowly. It rewards diners who come with time and an appetite for progression from antipasto through pasta to a main course. Given the emphasis on ritualized courses and pacing, it suits special occasions and gatherings where conversation and sharing the table are the focus.
Ordering Tips
Plan for a multi-course experience and resist the impulse to rush. The description explicitly advises understanding the progression from antipasto to pasta to a main course and not collapsing that sequence into a single hurried order. Allow time between courses and expect the pacing to be deliberate. If you’re coming for a special evening, treat the meal as a sequence: begin with starters, move through pasta, then choose a main, and enjoy the social rhythm of the table. The signature Rickey Jackson's Crab Fingers is listed among the house specialties and is worth noting when ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy classic Italian dining room with warm lighting and sports memorabilia creating a nostalgic New Orleans atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
Rickey Jackson's Crab Fingers
Planning details
Location
Also consider
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.
Restaurant context
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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Compare Impastato's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Impastato's Restaurant | Metairie | No published awards |
| Beraca Restaurant | Metairie | No published awards |
| Habanero's - Metarie | Metairie | No published awards |
| Los Jefes Grill | Metairie | No published awards |
| Vacca Steakhouse | Metairie | No published awards |
| Kosher Cajun NY Deli & Grocery | Metairie | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Impastato's Restaurant?
Dinner is the clear option, 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.
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.
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 schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, so confirm current details before committing.
