The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro is a wedding reception venue located in New Orleans, LA. This elegant and stylish venue offers a truly remarkable setting for you to celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Numerous event spaces are available to make use of, and they each carry their own distinctive charm. What’s more, the venue’s vibe is enhanced by a number of services that really serve to create a truly appealing setting worthy of your festivities.
Situated not far from the Warehouse District, and close to the French Quarter, The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro is conveniently located. Inside, exposed brickwork and wooden beams contribute to the eye-catching setting. Tall ceilings also help to create an airy and elegant space ideal for enjoying one-of-a-kind moments with your nearest and dearest. When stylishly decorated with florals and greenery, it comes alive as a nature-inspired haven, perfect for photo opportunities, too.
The main event space has the capacity to welcome approximately 300 guests. Large and inviting, it can easily be arranged to accommodate indoor ceremonies. Here, dozens of chairs can be set out either side of the aisle, providing everyone with a clear view of the all-important “I-do” moment. After the vows have been exchanged, everyone can make their way to the Patio Room and the Gallery Room to mix and mingle. The main reception area can be transformed for hosting the evening meal as everybody returns to continue the amazing day. Chairs and tables can be laid out so that everyone has a comfortable seat to enjoy delectable culinary delights. Some of the features and services offered by The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro include catering, planning, rentals, venue equipment, and more.
The Gallery Venue is a great venue option for a destination wedding. We got so many compliments from our guests. Not only is it beautiful, but the location is perfect! With majority of our guests being from out of town, everyone stayed at the hotel across the street and had plenty of food & drink options walking distance. The venue itself is gorgeous and has so many different areas to utilize to make each portion of the night feel different. Emily was nice to work with. At times she was a little hard to get a hold of, but once I got in touch she jumped right on whatever I needed which I appreciated. All of the staff working the night of our wedding were incredible too. Maddie was so nice! Highly recommend. Reviewed on 20-11-2023
Chloe Conravey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-11-2022 The Gallery was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Our guests could not get over how delicious the food and service was! I was extremely happy with how everything was set up and how everything played out. Emily’s communication was great from start to finish for over a year of planning! I also have to say that we had a large wedding and I was slightly worried about over crowding but every area of the space was utilized wonderfully! Reviewed on 09-02-2023
Katrina Hall(other)3 out of 5 Rating
The Gallery was a nice venue with an industrial, New Orleans feel to it and could work well for various wedding events. The food was delicious at our son’s rehearsal dinner. The main negative is the difficult/lack of communication with the main event planner, Emily, from start to finish. She also (likely) won’t be at your actual event of the on the day of … that gets passed on to someone else… so be prepared for that. i can say that the other staff members were very pleasant and hard working . Just beware if you are one that likes regular communication and feeling comfortable that everyone is on the same page (so that things will go as planned), you may or may not get that peace of mind here. I took off two stars for that aspect because, for me, communication is a huge deal during the wedding planning process. Reviewed on 09-02-2023
Alyssa Collevechio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-03-2022 We hosted our March 26, 2022 wedding at The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro and it was beyond what we ever imagined. Emily was our main contact throughout the planning process and she was professional, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. She communicated every step of the way and made us feel so comfortable by the day of the wedding. The venue is stunning and has the perfect balance of a New Orleans vibe mixed with rustic/industrial. The two separate areas allowed for easy guest flow and gave people the chance to step away from the music for a break, if needed. Our guests also LOVED the courtyard - people were out there all night! The entire Gallery staff was wonderful and professional and the food was outstanding. We're still getting compliments about it a few weeks later! Mary was our personal attendant for the evening and she was incredible. Always made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand and made sure we had time to eat before our entrance. She took great care of us and my parents! We would 100% recommend The Gallery for a NOLA wedding! The location is also AMAZING. Just far enough away from Bourbon and the Quarter but still a hopping area at night. The restaurants were packed when we did our second line and it was so fun to celebrate with our guests and everyone who was out and about. Huge thanks to The Gallery and staff for an incredible wedding day! Reviewed on 08-04-2022
Hilary Therit(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-03-2022 We had our reception at the Gallery and it exceeded our expectations! Since the first time we walked through the venue we fell in love with its New Orleans style and loved how there were different rooms for people that wanted to party and for guests that wanted a more quiet atmosphere. It is also a beautiful venue so you don't need to spend a ton of money to decorate. The food through Creole Cuisine was also amazing and we had many guests compliment the food. Emily was super responsive and easy to work with too. We could not have picked a better venue for our reception! Reviewed on 16-03-2022
Rachel Morris(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-02-2022 This venue was an absolute dream come true! It’s absolutely gorgeous and the staff made our wedding reception such a happy experience!! Reviewed on 19-02-2022
Stephanie Bayne(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-12-2021 The Gallery is amazing. The space itself is beautiful so you can save a lot of money on decorations; that is pretty obvious when you look at pictures. What isn't obvious is how good the food is and how nice the people are. The space was perfect for the party-goers and the more quiet people too. The bridal suite upstairs is bigger than it looks and was a great space to have some quiet moments with my wedding party before the ceremony. The attendant took care of me and my husband all night. The staff was so joyful and also very nice to our guests. We've had more than one person compliment how amazing they were. After the wedding, a large group of us just walked over to the New Orleans Social House (NOSH) across the street. Beforehand, the groom and I rented apartments in The Refinery just two blocks away. It was a perfect walk for us to get wedding party photos too. Our guests had ample hotels to choose from outside of the one we had a room block with just a block away. Not only is The Gallery Venue itself amazing, but its people are great. It is in an amazing spot near awesome things. I 100% recommend this venue to anyone wanting to have a party. Reviewed on 24-12-2021
Sarah Cootes(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-12-2021 The Gallery Venue was absolutely beautiful. The sales team was responsive and kind from the very beginning. The location was perfect and close to many hotels and places to walk for an after-party. On the night of our wedding, everyone from the sales team to our attendant was outstanding. The bridal suite is a perfect place to catch your breath before joining the party. The food was amazing, too. I can't speak highly enough about this venue and their team! Reviewed on 21-12-2021
Yessenia Boudy(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2021 Beautiful venue! Aside from being beautiful, the service was superb. They really took southern hospitality to a different level. The staff attended everyone one of our guests including myself and husband so graciously and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing, our guests kept talking about it for weeks! We had to change our wedding date twice because of COVID and they were very accommodating. All of our guests loved the NOLA buffet style wedding, it beats a sit down dinner! So happy we went with The Gallery! Reviewed on 15-11-2021
Georgia Drury(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-05-2021 BEST VENUE EVER!! Our venue was BEYOND gorgeous! The minute I walked in J could feel the magic. We used them for the food as well and I still have guest talking about it being the best wedding food they have ever had. We had the room upstairs to relax for a couple minutes before we were announced. Emily with Tomas was so easy to work with and so sweet and accommodating. We were also provider with a butler that was ready to get us whatever we need that night! Every time I turned around she was there making sure that I had a drink and food! Honestly I am so in love with this venue! Reviewed on 09-06-2021
Catherine Morrow(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-06-2020 This is a beautiful place but lacks professional management. How they’ve handle the return of our wedding deposit has been a nightmare! We were to have our wedding in June 2020 but due to COVID they had to cancel it due to the government restrictions at that time. According to our contract, we are to receive a full refund. Here it is in December and we haven’t received a penny back. We’ve reached out several times to receive our deposits back but no one will respond. Apparently they’re having events there now so I don’t understand why we haven’t received our money back. It sucks to have a business hold our money during tough times like this! Reviewed on 15-12-2020
Elizabeth Lopez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-03-2020 Our reception was supposed to be at the Audubon Aquarium, and due to COVID-19, we had to change venues 24 hours before our ceremony. The Gallery stepped in and saved the day! The staff seamlessly transitioned our reception to their gorgeous space and made our night magical even though it wasn't what we had planned. We are so thankful that they were able to host our event under such strange circumstances. Reviewed on 14-04-2020
Cassandra Chernin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-12-2019 Having our wedding at The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro was perfect. The set up allowed for us to have a loud dance area in one room and have places for the older folks to relax in the lobby bar area and outside. People are still RAVING about how delicious the food was, the bridal suite upstairs was a great place to have a minute to yourself as well as a private bathroom, and Emily was super easy to work with. Reviewed on 11-12-2019
Marguerite Matherne(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-11-2019 We could not ask for a better venue or a better team for our wedding! The Gallery was renovated in between when we reserved it and our actual wedding, and it is even more beautiful now than it was before. The space was large enough to fit our ~150 guests very comfortably. It was nice that there is an area away from the band for guests who don't want to be near the loud music and for anyone who wants to take a quick break. And the exposed brick is so gorgeous. We had both our ceremony and reception here, and the turnover between the two was super fast. The room was beautiful for the ceremony. They also have a convenient room above the main room where the my dad and I stayed before walking down the aisle. And they hid us in there before the reception so we could actually eat something. Emily is such a great person to work with, she answered all of our millions of questions, helped us find vendors, and really made organizing everything easy. Kyle was amazing the day of our wedding as well. And Jacob made sure we got food, cake, and drinks the day of the wedding amid all the madness! The food is SO GOOD! My personal favorite was the shrimp and grits, I still dream about it sometimes. This was the perfect venue for our wedding. It is beautiful and the staff are a joy to work with. Reviewed on 25-11-2019
Brittany Braun(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2019 I am very happy to write this A+ review. We just had our wedding at the Gallery at Tomas Bistro in November and had the most wonderful experience. Emily and her staff were so great to work with. We had both our ceremony and reception on site and have no regrets. In the beginning of our planning process, my husband and I were very torn on our ceremony venue, as we both grew up faithfully inclined to the Catholic and Lutheran church; however, we are very happy we decided to stay in one place for both ceremony and reception. Our guests appreciated this too and mentioned how convenient this was. We brought in our Lutheran Pastor to officiate and the Gallery room was so beautiful and inviting - it made for an intimate, spiritual setting like we had envisioned. The room transformation after the ceremony was quick and seamless and we got rave reviews from our guests on the food. The upstairs suite was perfect for my hubby and I to retreat to after the ceremony for a quick meal and rest before the fun! This venue has the best vibes and I personally think the best \"flow\"! I loved everything about the atmosphere and it made for beautiful pictures and was a perfect space for our intimate guest list (app 100 guests came). Emily promptly answered my questions through the year and helped me with vendor suggestions. She also truly calmed me down the day of the ceremony, as we had transportation issues causing us some delays. She helped get me and our wedding party down the aisle with ease and full hearts! We had a second line at the end of the night, which led us out of the venue around the corner to Lucy’s. This was one of my favorite parts of our night! Tomas Bistro is located in such a fun, clean part of town. I was so happy my out of town guests got to experience the warehouse district in New Orleans, as this has always been my fav part of the city! Highly recommend this venue for your wedding! Reviewed on 21-11-2019
Becky B(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-08-2019 We had our wedding reception at Tomas Bistro and it was everything we hoped for! Emily and the staff were fantastic to work with and made sure that we had an amazing time. From beginning to end I can’t recommend Tomas Bistro enough - the food, the drinks, and the venue were spectacular. Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Laurice Uzee(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2019 My daughter and her (now) husband selected Tomas Bistro for their wedding ceremony and reception. Everything flowed very well, the change from ceremony to reception was seamless and well handled. The staff were very professional and friendly. The venue itself is gorgeous, and I was happy that my daughter recognized this and that it would not need a lot of additional decorations. We have received many compliments on how lovely the venue is, and how delicious the food was. I highly recommend Tomas Bistro to anyone looking for a venue. Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Erin Uzee(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2019 We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding. The space at Tomas Bistro is absolutely stunning! It has so much character and provided an amazing backdrop for all of our wedding photos. The layout was wonderful for the ceremony and reception. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was.Emily was amazing to work with and always responded to our questions quickly. We did not want to detract from the beauty of the space with a lot of extra decorations. Emily suggested that they could put candles out for us, which added just the perfect extra touch of romantic ambiance. She also helped book security last minute when we found out the Saints were having a home game at the same time as our wedding.The food and drinks were amazing. Everything we tried was delicious. The staff were exceptionally friendly and professional and ensured our guests were happy. Tomas Bistro was definitely the right choice for us and we couldn't have imagined having our wedding anywhere else. Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Kay Tatum(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2019 We were absolutely thrilled with our rehearsal dinner for 50 people. Emily was very helpful in making all the arrangements. The venue is beautiful. Our manager the night of the event was very helpful and professional. All of the servers were friendly and professional. The food was delicious. We feel we received a very good value for the cost of the event. We would highly recommend The Gallery at Tomas Bistro. Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Kayla Sharp(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2019 We just had our wedding at Tomas Bistro & it was perfect. We worked with Emily from the beginning and she was great to work with. First of all, the venue is beautiful and romantic vibe and second of all, the food was soo delicious! Our wedding guest talked about how good the food was. Next Kyle & Elon were amazing. They made sure we were attended to during the entire wedding. Elon was super sweet and very attentive. Those three will make your wedding night go smoothly. Loved the location and it was perfect for a second line parade. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to hose our wedding. Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Viviana Betancourt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-06-2019 If you want something romantic and rustic, Tomas Bistro is ideal. The location is great since it's right in the CBD so it's central for people staying in New Orleans. Honestly, you could probably do without a fair bit of decor given how the space looks. A couple of things that I think are helpful to know:- if you want to just have your wedding ceremony and reception in the space, this works well since there is ample space for the cocktail hour while the gallery room is flipped for the reception- if you're not from NOLA, be aware that a lot of weddings are more reception style versus seated dinner. - We had a bit of back and forth on the wines included in our bar package, particularly because we went with the higher end bar package. This totally depends on you and your budget. While the liquor options were great in the higher end package, the wine options were not, but I will say Tomas Bistro worked with us a great deal on this one.- I did not do a tasting and we just relied on people's reviews. I will say that people came away saying that the food was great - unexpectedly good for wedding food is what I heard. This is another place where we went with the higher end package but this is also because we wanted to provide some vegetarian/vegan options. - I found the desserts and add-ons fairly expensive. I wound up bringing cake and some dessert bar options from another bakery and saved a fair bit of money. - The staff at Tomas Bistro are outstanding the day of the wedding. Cleaned up tables promptly, and our wedding attendant was constantly checking whether we had a drink and enough food. - There are plenty of bathrooms which is great! Guests didn't have to wait eons to go to the bathroom. - There are two bars so there never were, that I can recall, long lines. - Our wedding reception was 110 adults. We had seating for 115 or 116. I think anything bigger than this would have made it a pain to walk around and would have made the dance floor too small. My two cents, but maybe we could have arranged things differently. - You will likely need to bring in your own tables. Tomas has limited larger tables so consider that in your budget. They also have limited colors of linens so you will likely need to bring that in too. - I have no thoughts on parking because all of my guests were from out of town and moved via Lyft/Uber, but note that there is a trolley nearby and I believe there is some limited parking onsite. - Tomas was flexible in working with our vendors to deliver and pick things up - this can make a big difference if you want the party to go a bit later...- Although this is on the moderate side of wedding venues, it does add up once you include tax and tip and that it is likely you will want to extend the bar package for another hour. - This venue does not nickel and dime you. They really do work with you on expenses and this can make a big difference too when you don't feel like they will charge you for every small thing. - Upstairs rooms were great for kids. Hire a babysitter and that way the kids and parents can enjoy. The parents could just hop upstairs as necessary.At the end of the day, I loved the place and I'm a happy bride and I think that's ultimately what everyone wants! Reviewed on 24-06-2019
Deborah Habel(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-06-2019 I hosted a Rehearsal Dinner at Tomas Bistro for my son last weekend, and it exceeded all my expectations. The venue is spacious and beautiful, with high ceilings, distressed brick walls, chandeliers, and a lovely courtyard. The cream linens and candles supplied by Tomas Bistro made it magical. All the food was delicious. There is ample space for a buffet. Everything flowed so well nobody had to wait in line for anything. Guests were very complimentary about both food and venue. Emily Radosta, my main contact for planning my event, was pleasant, always professional, and easy to work with. The night of the event, Kyle and the entire Tomas Bistro staff were terrific. I really can't say enough good things about Tomas Bistro. They helped me create a wonderful event and happy memories for the bride and groom, our family and friends.If you are planning to marry in New Orleans, Tomas Bistro is an outstanding choice for either your rehearsal dinner or your wedding. Reviewed on 05-06-2019
Erin Yastrow(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-04-2019 Tomas Bistro is the most beautiful, unique venue in New Orleans. My guests were blown away by the aesthetic. The space was perfect for a variety of ages - with a great size dance floor and quiet intimate areas. The team did a wonderful job flipping the ceremony space for the reception. They were attentive to us for the bride and groom and honored the requests of the guests. The food was also EXCEPTIONAL. Emily was very flexible and made changes to the menu to accommodate our needs and budget. We would choose Tomas again in a heart beat! Reviewed on 10-04-2019
Amanda Clark(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-11-2018 The food was amazing for our rehearsal dinner along with the service. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the venue was. We enjoyed our night at Tomas Bistro. Reviewed on 04-12-2018
a member (bride)5 out of 5 Rating
We could not have picked a better venue than Tomas Bistro. it was everything my daughter was looking for. Chef's food was amazing, all the staff was there to help you with whatever you needed. Even got to dance a quick dance with one of the staff members. It totally is the place for any type of wedding your having. Thanks! Connie Giangrosso Reviewed on 24-09-2018
Jordan Haller(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-06-2018 They were so easy to work with and the staff was great from beginning to end. The venue is beautiful and the price is unbeatable for New Orleans. The best part was when we arrived they had an area set up for us to relax for 15 minutes and grab a bite to eat by ourselves. The first moment we got to have together as a married couple. Reviewed on 25-07-2018
Mary McDowell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-04-2018 Our wedding was absolutely incredible. The location is fantastic, located in the Arts District, with easy access to the Garden District (where our church was), highways (getting people home!), and downtown (tons of after party locations and hotels). Inside is absolutely stunning, with beautiful texture (brick walls, wood beams, stone & wood floors); our photographer was so stoked when they saw the inside (it made for incredible pictures). The staff was amazing, and we couldn't have asked for more. Our event was laid out based on Emily's recommendations, and it worked out perfectly. With almost 200 people, there was never a line for drinks, and the flow was great. We (bride and groom) had a dedicated attendant for the night (Lloyd) who did a perfect job. He got us hot food to start the night (he made sure we actually had a chance to eat!), always kept our glasses full, and kept us on schedule (grabbed us for pictures, cake cutting, & tracked down my bouquet to toss at the end of the night). He even checked in on our bridal party throughout the night to see if they needed anything. The food was outstanding; we never did a tasting due to time constraints with our work schedule, and everything still turned out fantastic (everything on their menu is incredible). Our guests have not stopped raving about the beautiful interior, food, and prime downtown location. It was difficult getting them all to leave at the end of the night (the staff was very understanding and patient with us)! Reviewed on 28-04-2018
Elizabeth Davison(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-06-2019 I (mother of the groom) was extremely impressed with Tomas Bistro' s food and service. I was in charge of the slideshow but I had forgotten the adapter to connect my Mac to the TV. Tomas Bistro didn't have what I needed so, instead of giving up, one of the employees went to Best Buy and bought 2 adapters (not 1 but 2- in case 1 didn't work.) I never expected them to do that. This was my own fault, not theirs. Tomas Bistro went above and beyond and saved my slide show. That alone would give them 5 stars!The sit-down dinner for 70 was in The Gallery Room which is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures online. The only thing I remember about the food was how tender and perfectly cooked the tenderloin was. Everything else was a blur but I was told that the food was delicious. It was so nice to deal with professionals who really cared about how the dinner went. I would use them again and I highly recommend them. Reviewed on 25-04-2018
Alyssa Haldiman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-04-2018 Tomas Bistro is truly the most stunning venue I've ever been in. Now, I may be biased since my wedding was here, but my fiance and I knew the second we stepped foot inside that this was the place we were going to get married. You'd never know how big and nice it was from the look of the outside/restaurant. But the entire space, including the restaurant, patio room and gallery room is yours for the night. My bridal party and I got ready in their bridal suite upstairs. Their wait staff was BEYOND helpful that day. They were with me constantly, asking if I needed anything, got me drinks, water, whatever I needed. They also tended to my parents the entire night, making sure they were well fed and had everything they needed. My husband and I went upstairs after our second line to eat dinner by ourselves and freshen up. The staff had brought us up plates of food along with all of the appetizers, and had an assortment of alcohol in the room for us to choose from. The venue truly doesn't need any decor except the centerpieces you would bring in yourself. Our wedding day went off without a hitch, and the wait staff was extremely helpful/pleasant. The only MINOR issue I had was with the sales staff. I felt at times they weren't the best at communicating, although looking back, I was probably just being an anxious bride, because everything really did go perfectly as planned. I will say, I did hire a \"friend of a friend day of planner\" to help set up my cupcake display table, my guestbook/card/gift table, and centerpieces, because the venue did tell me that was not part of their responsibilities. So do keep that in mind. My day-of planner also stayed after the reception was over and cleaned up all of my decor and packed it into my car because you're not allowed to leave anything there over night and I wasn't going to worry about that myself the night of my wedding, and I wasn't going to ask one of my guests to handle that for me. I do feel like I took care of most of the planning/coordinating myself as opposed to really having much guidance from the sales staff, but that's probably more the roll a wedding planner would take on, not the venue sales team. I just knew I didn't want to pay for a wedding planner when I could do most things myself. All in all, we thought the venue was fabulous, everyone had rave reviews on the food, and the entire night was fabulous. Thanks again, Tomas Bistro! Reviewed on 24-04-2018
Justine Kemp(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-04-2018 Tomas Bistro was truly the best! I cannot even believe how great my wedding was. Emily, the coordinator, made everything flow perfectly. I showed up to the venue and everything was set up and ready to go. Emily was so responsive to every email I sent and made sure everything was taken care of before the event! The venue is absolutely beautiful. My guests had such a blast! No one had to wait in line for drinks or food because they staffed the night appropriately. Several people told me that this was the best venue and wedding they had been to. I finally didn't need to decorate the venue at all because it was already so pretty. I only had candles for centerpieces and it was perfect. Choose Tomas Bistro! Reviewed on 23-04-2018
Madison Davis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-02-2018 Cannot say enough good things about Tomas! We had both our ceremony and reception in the space, and everything was perfect. The space is so beautiful, we really didn't need many decorations. And our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was! Even though we were planning from out of town, Emily (the sales manager) made everything easy. She was willing to work around when we could be in town to coordinate walk-thrus, tastings, etc. We were most impressed with the service we received the day of the wedding. All of the staff knew us by name and were constantly asking if we needed anything. Our personal attendant, Lloyd, was awesome too! Thanks again to everyone at Tomas for making our day perfect! - Madison & Lane Reviewed on 15-03-2018
Dani Gonzalez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-03-2018 We could not be any happier that we chose Tomas Bistro for our wedding ceremony and reception. Emily was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. The place is absolutely beautiful and Emily will help to make it exactly what you envision. The food was absolutely wonderful (and we had time to actually eat some thanks to our attendant, Lloyd, who ushered us into a private room for dinner before going back to the reception). The staff was amazing. They got our room flip done in no time at all without a hitch. Everyone from our own personal attendant, to the bartenders, to the servers were great, polite, and helpful to everyone. All of our guests kept telling us how wonderful everything had been, especially the food!! We had the best night, in large part thanks to the team at Tomas! Reviewed on 14-03-2018
Stacey Ioannou(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-02-2018 We absolutely loved having our wedding at Tomas Bistro. It is a gorgeous venue with incredible food and great service!! Emily and Amy were both so wonderful to work with!! Actually all the staff was great!My guests have been raving about the venue and the food. I really couldn't have picked a better venue!!I totally recommend upgrading your menu with the late night snacks! Huge hit with my guests! EVERYTHING was delicious!! Reviewed on 22-02-2018
Kristen Longoria(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-11-2017 They made everything a breeze! We planned a destination wedding, and only had a couple of visits to finalize everything. They were more than helpful on those visits for tastings, and addressed all of my endless questions/worries/concerns. Guests say it was the best wedding they’d ever been to, and raved about the food. New Orleans is an expensive city to get married in, no doubt. My husband and I paid for our wedding, and let me tell you, it was worth every penny. The reception space is beautiful! We finished the second line a few minutes early, and they welcomed us in with no trouble. I relied on these reviews to help me make my decision a year ago. Save yourself the worry and book them! You’ll be happy. I promise! Reviewed on 10-01-2018
Nadine Youssef(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-10-2017 We cannot say enough nice things about this venue! My now husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at Tomas Bistro! They are very accommodating and sweet!! They allowed the florist to come early and set up after the rehearsal. The waiters were very sweet and followed me around with appetizers. What more can a bride ask for?! Their shrimp is to die for! The food was incredible and everyone raved about the experience! My mother in law had such an easy experience booking the venue, setting up, and more! So glad they had a screen and microphones for the speeches and slideshow! Reviewed on 02-12-2017
Kristin Faubion(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-11-2017 We had our dream wedding here!!! The staff was outstanding and attentive throughout, helping things flow seamlessly. Our personal attendant was the best!!! The food was to die for and perfectly prepared! The atmosphere was romantic and lush! We couldn't have dreamt of a better venue! I want to thank everyone who helped make our night spectacular! Reviewed on 02-12-2017
Cassandra Stadtler(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-01-2019 I have never had a restaurant event that was as successful as my son's rehearsal dinner at Tomas Bistro. It was PERFECT! We were so well taken care of by Emily Radosta, David & team. What a phenomenal staff! I cannot rave enough over how well they took care of all of the guests. The service was impeccable. To top it off the food was delicious. I had so many guests come up to me and say, \"Traditionally wedding event food is good, but never unforgettable. This dinner was FANTASTIC and we will never forget it\". Our main dish was the Gulf Fish Meuniere and Petite Filet Mignon, preceded by Chicken and Andouille Gumbo and a house salad. The White Chocolate Bread pudding for dessert was divine.I can't express how fortunate I was to have found Tomas Bistro. I looked at Galatoire's, Antoine's, Broussard's, Commander's Palace, Antoine's etc. but Tomas Bistro, in my opinion, offered a more contemporary version of the New Orleans fare and the environment was a good combination of elegant, romantic and inviting. The entire experience was superb. How many people can say their event was FLAWLESS. Well, I can, thanks to Tomas Bistro. Reviewed on 28-11-2017
SUSAN LEBOEUF(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-10-2017 The service and the food was fantastic!!! I would definitely recommend. Reviewed on 23-10-2017
Riley Ball(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-07-2017 BEST VENUE IN NEW ORLEANS such a fun wedding spot and the staff was amazing. All of our guests were \"wowed\" by the unique venue in the heart of New Orleans. Definitely recommend! Reviewed on 11-08-2017
Megan Gianelloni(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-06-2017 Absolutely loved the ambiance and setting that Tomas Bistro offers. It was exactly what we were looking for--- Traditional New Orleans! From the initial email with Emily to set up a venue visit, to the food tasting, and final touches the staff was amazing and the owner himself was at our intial meeting and our wedding! The food was awesome and we are still having guests tell us how perfect the venue was and how excellent the food was! Would not have had our wedding at any other venue! Reviewed on 21-06-2017
Laura Mitchell(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-05-2017 I am the mother of the groom, and we recently booked my son's rehearsal dinner here for 50 people. I would definitely recommend Tomas Bistro for rehearsal dinners and private parties. The meal was excellent! The staff were very personable and efficient. The dining room atmosphere was perfect including the jazz music.-Denise M. Reviewed on 09-06-2017
Kristi B(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-06-2017 We LOVED our wedding at Tomas Bistro. The place is absolutely beautiful and has an awesome bridal suite included. Our guests kept talking about how amazing the food was too! They were easy to work with and very responsive to questions. We had a 90 guest wedding and the venue was the perfect size for it. Felt very intimate but not too crowded. We did our ceremony and reception there and flipping the room was quick after the ceremony was over. We did do all our pictures beforehand, which helped make this go faster. Definitely recommend checking this place out! Reviewed on 07-06-2017
Cindy Zimmerman(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-07-2018 We just had my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Tomas Bistro in New Orleans on May 18, 2017. Our event planner, Emily Radosta was amazing. We reside in Florida and she was so easy to work with, as she always made herself available, returning calls in a timely fashion, and made the whole planning process extremely stress free. The two managers, James and Juan were wonderful and even the owner, Tommy was there that evening, as well, overseeing everything and making sure everything was perfect, which it was. Everyone raved about the food, the service, the staff, and how beautiful the venue was. The rehearsal dinner was better than we could have ever imagined. We would HIGHLY recommend Tomas Bistro. Reviewed on 25-05-2017
cindy Alsfeld(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-07-2018 The venue was beautiful , food delicious and service was outstanding. Emily is a pleasure to work with. I will use them again. Reviewed on 23-05-2017
Paul Herring(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2017 I can't even begin to describe the quality of the experience which Thomas Bistro provided. Everything was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. We looked around at many different places in New Orleans to have the perfect rehearsal dinner, and nobody even came close.Thanks you so much for giving us the most perfect and special meal of my life. We will be back for years to come. Reviewed on 24-04-2017
Diane Abbondante(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2017 Our rehearsal dinner for our daughter was held at Tommy's cuisine in the wine bar . Everyone was very helpful , unloaded our car , set up for us , the food was outstanding , the setting perfect ! Reviewed on 24-04-2017
Rachel B(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-04-2017 We would give them 6 stars if we could! Reviewed on 21-04-2017
Kristin Howard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-03-2017 Tomas Bistro and the entire staff were phenomenal and helped make our day the most memorable experience ever. We loved the venue so much we held both our ceremony and reception here. Tomas team did a wonderful job flipping the room as we second-lined around town.The property and venue are stunning. A mix of charm, old and new. The food is second to none. The service is white-glove. The servers, bartenders, management and especially Emily were very accommodating, welcoming, and wonderful to work with throughout this entire process.Our guests, who traveled mostly from Chicago but also from Seattle, Utah, Phoenix, Miami, NYC, Nashville, Lexington, Ft. Myers, Chattanooga to get to our wedding. Everyone raved they had the most awesome time. The venue, the food, the flow of the day thanks to Tomas's set-up were perfect and praised by most of our guests and the most impressive, most fun and most memorable wedding they have ever attended.The lambchop app. was a favorite. The gumbo, too. And my personal favorite - the Raw Bar (YUM!).Thank you Tomas, Emily and Staff. You will forever be in our hearts and memory.I highly recommend this venue. Reviewed on 07-04-2017
Kate Campion(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-11-2016 When we first started looking for wedding venues, I almost missed Tomas Bistro. But on my last pass-through of possible venue options, I came across TB. And we couldn't have been happier with our choice! From day one of communication with Emily [Events Manager], she was friendly, quick to respond and accommodating to many of our asks.My husband and I are originally from the Midwest, so we needed a space that would allow us to host the ceremony and reception in one place to avoid transportation for our 100+ out-of-town guests. TB worked great for that. We had the ceremony in the Gallery Room. And opted to have a second line between the ceremony and reception. During that time, TB and our other vendors flipped the space. When we returned from the parade, the space was setup for our cocktail-style reception and dancing. Our family and friends ate, drank and danced the night away.Prices are more-than fair for what you receive. The multiple food and bar options allowed us to choose something to match our budget. At our Food Tasting, we were blown away by the quality and flavor of everything. And the execution day-of exceeded those expectations! My husband and I have been treated like we are part of the family at Tomas Bistro. We are thankful that we have such a beautiful place to return to for many anniversaries to come!! We only wish we could do it all over again :)Thank you Emily, Tommy, James, Chris, and TB family for a more amazing wedding celebration than we could have ever dreamed of! Reviewed on 18-11-2016
Crystal Boson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2016 I could not have found a better place to have my wedding. The space was so beautiful. Everyone was stellar to work with and provided me with the best possible care. Special hat tip to Mya, who was super attentive, sweet, lovely, and funny. She constantly checked on me, made sure I actually ate on my wedding day, and was so sweet to me the whole time. The space is amazing, the food was INCREDIBLE and everyone bent over backward to make my day perfect. I couldn't have asked for better. Reviewed on 08-11-2016
Christina Traina(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-10-2016 I recently got married at Tomas Bistro and I cannot express how happy I am/was with the entire experience. The staff of Tomas is absolutely wonderful and I never once felt like I was not being taken care of. When we came for a dinner with my in-laws and my parents months before the wedding, they treated our table with such care and consideration that we left feelings like kings and queens. Never mind that the food was absolutely outstanding. Everyone at the table got something different and we all raved about how great the food was for the rest of the night. For the wedding, I am still getting compliments on how wonderful everything was (but I keep hearing that the shrimp and grits were a favorite among everyone). And, again, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were catered to the entire night. No one was ever left without a beverage in hand and tables were cleaned in a prompt manner after guests were done eating. The romantic lighting and unique setting of The Gallery at Tomas really added on to making that night really great for us and our guests. I would recommend Tomas to anyone looking for a great meal or a wonderful event space. Reviewed on 07-11-2016
Anna Brown(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-10-2016 There are not enough complimentary things I can say to do Tomas Bistro justice it deserves. If you want a FANTASTIC place to have your wedding/rehearsal dinner/party, THIS is the place for you. The customer service is ABOVE and BEYOND. They care about your event as much as you do. The assistance we received on the day of our wedding was spectacular, including a bridal assistant, Kennedy, who re-purposed herself to assist my mother since I already had a wedding planner. They served drinks and food up to the very last minute of our reception. They didn't nickle and dime us. Our wedding was perfect, carefree and FUN because of Tomas Bistro. All of our guests were so impressed with the beauty of the venue, the amazing food, attentive catering staff, and overall awesome atmosphere. Our big day was exactly what I had always hoped for, and it was all in part to having lucked on this fantastic venue. Our day was unique and special, and a lot of that had to do with Tomas Bistro and their wonderful owners and staff. Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU for showing my family and I the time of our lives! Our wedding will always be remembered a wonderful time due to the attention you paid to our special day. I can't wait to visit y'all again for our one year anniversary! Love and well wishes for many more years of wonderful business... hoping we can one day have our 50 year anniversary party here! CHEERS! Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Theresa Haft(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-12-2017 We held the rehearsal dinner for our son and future daughter in law at Tommy's Cuisine. It was fabulous! The room was lovely, the food delicious and the wait staff was friendly, polite and attentive. It was a perfect evening. Since we live out of state, all arrangements were made via phone and email. Emily was our event coordinator, she was a pleasure to work with. Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Amy Diaz(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-09-2017 Wonderful!! Reviewed on 07-07-2016
Alicia Lykins(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-06-2016 The staff was amazing and accommodating. The venue was stunning and made a beautiful backdrop and the food was delicious. All my guests were blown away and it truly gave the elegant New Orleans feel I was looking for! Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Jennifer Shelnutt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-03-2016 We recently had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Tommy's Wine Bar, which is the same owner as Tomas. ( located just across the street from each other) From the moment I walked in the door I knew this was the perfect venue for us! Emily met with me and she helped us plan the most amazing rehearsal dinner that I could ever imagine. She is extremely accommodating and had the best suggestions! I was torn with how the tables should be decorated and Emily's idea was just what I was looking for! The wine bar offers a very elegant and romantic setting. The space held approx 85 people for a sit down dinner very comfortably. Upon arrival, our guest were greeted with delicious passed appetizers and smiling faces from the staff. For dinner we had a nice mixed green salad, gumbo, choice of steak or fish almondine and then of course the bread pudding. All of the guest were raving about how wonderful the food was. Everything came out hot, on time and with no mistakes. The service was above 5 stars. Tommy and Emily both were present and made sure everything went smoothly - and it did!!! I couldn't imagine having our rehearsal dinner or any other event anywhere else. If you are looking for topnotch service, food and class, book this venue! Reviewed on 29-06-2016
Jordan Abuliel-Barbay(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2016 This was the perfect venue for 200 guests and with a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere making the most gorgeous New Orleans wedding venue! Got married on June 11, 2016 and had my reception here and I must say the food was absolutely phenomenal and Emily worked so well with us in planning the most amazing wedding for us! Thank you so much Tomas, Jordan and I had the time of our lives! Reviewed on 18-06-2016
a member (wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating
From the moment we walked in the door to tour the venue and Emily met us on a hot August afternoon with water and champagne, I knew this was the venue for our only daughter's wedding. The property is stunning, but that is topped by the attentive service from the owner down to every single manager, waiter, and bus boy. The food was delicious. The guests raved about it throughout the evening. Our daughter had a fairytale wedding and this venue was everything that she had dreamed about. I would encourage you to consider this for your wedding in New Orleans. Reviewed on 02-06-2016
Kim Cantwell(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-08-2017 Bistro and Tommy's Cuisine did a superb job on my son's wedding and rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent. People raved about the shrimp corn chowder at the rehearsal dinner. The atmosphere was perfect New Orleans romance and the service was impeccable! I can't say enough good things about our experience. Reviewed on 01-06-2016
Andrea Baker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-11-2015 We used Tomas Bistro for our wedding reception on Nov 3, 2015 and it was the greatest experience! Where to start; the food, the atmosphere, the service, everything about the Bistro made for the best night. We experienced the restaurant over a year ago during our hunt for wedding reception venues (as an out of town bride, we only had a few days to make a decision). We went in for dinner and were immediately sold! The food was the best we had ever eaten!! The service staff was amazing, Emily and Chris were great to work with and meeting Tommy the owner was also very nice! We chose not to use any decorations at the venue. They provided linens and candles on the tables and the decor in the Gallery room was enough to make it the most beautiful room I have ever seen. When I walked in for the first time that night, I was amazed at how gorgeous it was! We are now life long patrons of the Bistro (we even went back for dinner a week later before flying back to Canada). Can't wait for our next trip back so we can eat there again and also try Tommy's across the street. Also, Tommy's Wine Bar across the street is a fabulous location to relax and have a few drinks from their great assortment of cocktails and wine. We were lucky enough to experience both locations again this trip!! Thanks Emily, Chris and Tommy for the most memorable wedding ever! Andrea & Lanny Reviewed on 12-12-2015
Natalie Bertucci(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-02-2015 I recently had my wedding reception at Tomas Bistro and they did an amazing job. I have zero complaints. The space is absolutely gorgeous. The food is impecable! They have the best shrimp and Grits I have ever tasted. The drink service was awesome. We had about 250 people and they opened three bars to accomadete and no one had to wait for drinks. There service is top notch! We had our own waiter follow us around all night and she was able to get us anything we needed. I highly recommend this venue for a wedding reception. You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Tomas Bistro for making my night so memorable! Reviewed on 30-03-2015
emily g(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-10-2014 Tomas did an amazing job on making our wedding perfect in anyway. I can't think of anything i would have done differently. I am sitting almost crying because I can not believe it is over! The ceremony and reception were beautiful! The food top notch as well as the service! They gave us are own waiter who always made sure if we needed anything! They really go out of their way to make sure everything is perfect! Which it was! Emily is so incredibly nice and awesome! I highly recommend having your reception and ceremony like I did at Tomas! I am so glad my Wedding Planner Michelle of Unique Weddings told me and showed me this place! Till next time tomas you will always be in our hearts! Reviewed on 27-10-2014
63 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.9 out of 5.0
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