Domenica

"Local celebrity-chef John Besh and executive chef Alon Shaya continue to wow diners, here with rustic Italian cooking, a rarity in New Orleans's culinary landscape." Full review

"At "John Besh's bow to Italy" in the CBD's Roosevelt Hotel, "up-and-coming" chef Alon Shaya "mans the stoves" to create "imaginative" "culinary adventures" starring "exceptional" pizza." Full review

"For a town that happened to be the first place the Sicilian mafia set up shop, New Orleans seems underserved in the Italian food department."

"Although The Roosevelt New Orleans is all old-world glamour, its signature restaurant, Domenica, is contemporary, sleek and minimalist." Full review

"With its wooden refectory tables, white lights and soaring ceiling, Domenica feels like a village trattoria gone posh." Full review

"Authentic, incredibly delicious Italian food...in a hip setting."

"The name Domenica stands for “Sunday” in Italian, which is fitting since the vibe here is as chill as it is festive. " Full review

"Dive into out-of-the-norm antipasta (octopus carpaccio, roasted cauliflower with whipped feta), handmade pastas, authentic pizzas and Old World classics such as lasagne Bolonese. " Full review

""An Israeli-born, Philly-raised Jewish chef cooking Italian cuisine in South Louisiana" may sound like a punchline, but chef Alon Shaya is anything but." Full review

"This John Besh-owned restaurant is headed up by James Beard Award-winning Chef Alon Shaya who specializes in light, rustic Italian fare." Full review