Best thing we ate in New Orleans this week: Gnocchi from Gianna

We have so many restaurants for celebratory meals. I recently visited Gianna in the Warehouse District for one of those joyous gatherings.

• Chef Donald Link's company owns Gianna, which focuses on "rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana tradition and technique."

• The menu changes seasonally.

What I ate: Ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms.

• The $26 dish had perfectly cooked gnocchi and a rich, creamy sauce.
• My group went big and did the "feed me" dinner option, which is a $55-per-person prix fixe option that we ate family style. It was fun to try a little of everything, and the kids were happy with the pizzas.

Of note: Our dinner buddies are from Italy, and this is the first Italian restaurant in New Orleans they've suggested during several years of friendship. They were raving about the pasta.

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