R&O Pizza Place
Metairie, LA 70005-1309
Phone: (504) 831-1248
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- French Fries 2004
- Hours:
- Wed-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
Editorial Review for R&O Pizza Place – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
Shellacked plywood tables, grade-school holiday decorations and "Hey, sugar" service add up to an informal, family-friendly standby for an overwhelmingly local crowd. The main dining room runs toward the noisy, especially on weekend nights, when multifamily groups gather for birthday celebrations or "parents' night out."
The Food
Despite its name, R&O's is a perfect budget-seafood spot with plenty of house favorites. Start off with an order of french fries doused in rich, chunky beef gravy or a tart, salty Italian salad. Whether deep-fried or boiled, the kitchen takes its seafood seriously, with plates that border on gargantuan. Crispy, overstuffed po-boys rank among the best in town, whether soaked in gravy (roast beef), red sauce (chicken Parmesan) or slathered with mayo, lettuce and tomato ("dressed" fried shrimp or oyster). Italian offerings are also consistently strong, with sweetish pasta plates and hearty, bready pizzas offering even more choices.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe innocent-sounding seafood platter contains enough food for two or three people--perfect for a group snack.
Know Before You GoThe only divider between smoking and smoke-free sections is a paper sign, so if you don't like smoke, eat early and off-peak.
ParkingThe front and side spaces fill quickly, but an overflow lot--two blocks off the lake and to the left--has plenty of space.
Save MoneyCheck the walls for handwritten signs advertising seasonal specials and off-menu dessert options.
User Reviews for R&O Pizza Place
11/17/2006 Posted by dmenkes
While their pizza is certainly some of the best I've had ever (certainly the best in NO), their Gumbo is INSANE. With a blue crab at the bottom of every bowl, and the chunks of chicken and sausage, you can't go wrong. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Pros: gumbo, pizza, warm atmosphere
Cons: noisy
06/01/2005 Posted by nolarobert
The focus is often on the great po' boys at R&O's but I also highly recommend their thin crust pizza. I had always eaten the R&O Po' Bpy special but one day I decided on pizza and I have never regretted it since. Waitresses are usually nice and attentive. The only issue I have is it is a family favorite and when it is crowded with loud and crying children, it can get annoying. But if you crave a great pizza or roast beef po' boy, it is worth the suffering.
Pros: Tasty, Inexpensive, Large Portions
Cons: Loud, Children, Parking
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