The Gallery Venue by Pigéon Catering & Events
$1,250 starting price
Louisiana
Service area
201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Gallery Venue by Pigéon Catering & Events is a wedding reception venue located in New Orleans, LA. in the heart of The Warehouse District. 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 French Quarter, The Gallery Venue by Pigéon Catering & Events 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 by Pigéon Catering & Events include catering, planning, rentals, venue equipment, and more.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.065 reviews
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The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro in New Orleans is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning New Orleans vibe mixed with rustic/industrial charm, exceptional food, and professional staff. Guests appreciated the various areas within the venue for different moods, including a courtyard for breaks. Reviewers highlighted specific staff members like Emily and Mary for their attentiveness and service, making the wedding experience seamless and enjoyable. The venue's strategic location near hotels and attractions added to its appeal for hosting weddings and events.- Top reviews
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Kevin O
5.0
11/21/2024
My husband and I had our reception at The Gallery. The food was amazing and our guests said the drinks were amazing and the bartenders were super friendly. We highly recommend the venue to anyone who wants a beautiful venue with great staff!
Katrina C
5.0
5/08/2024
My husband and I are from California, but we did our destination wedding in New Orleans. I hired a wedding planner, New Orleans Wedding Planners LLC (Sue Rudiger), who suggested we do our wedding at The Gallery Venue at Tomas Bistro. I honestly didn't have an idea of what I wanted as our venue (e.g. banquet hall, hotel, restaurant, etc.) but it was love at first sight when I saw pictures online of The Gallery Venue. I wanted to lock in our wedding date, so I went ahead and booked the venue without even seeing it in-person first. The venue is located in the Warehouse District, and it gave that kind of industrial charm. The place looked like a historic warehouse with its brick and exposed wooden beams. I didn't have to spend a ton on flowers and decor, because the venue itself was beautiful in its simplicity. It had other cool amenities, such as an atrium and a bridal suite.
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Kimberly R
5.0
11/20/2023
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.
Chloe C
5.0
2/09/2023
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!
Katrina H
3.0
2/09/2023
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.
Alyssa C
5.0
4/08/2022
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!
Hilary T
5.0
3/16/2022
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!
Rachel M
5.0
2/19/2022
This venue was an absolute dream come true! It’s absolutely gorgeous and the staff made our wedding reception such a happy experience!!
Stephanie B
5.0
12/24/2021
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.
Sarah C
5.0
12/21/2021
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!
Yessenia B
5.0
11/15/2021
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!
Georgia D
5.0
6/09/2021
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!
Catherine M
1.0
12/15/2020
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!
Elizabeth L
5.0
4/14/2020
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.
Cassandra C
5.0
12/11/2019
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.
Marguerite M
5.0
11/24/2019
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.
Brittany B
5.0
11/20/2019
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!
Desirée C
5.0
10/25/2019
Due to a major construction accident a block away from our initial wedding venue, we had to find a new venue a WEEK before our wedding. Luckily, The Gallery at Tomas Bistro was available and they were INCREDIBLE! The first time we saw the venue was two days before our wedding and we were blown away by how stunning it was. The staff was so gracious, kind, and easy to work with. They went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect despite the last minute change, and they did not disappoint. Our wedding was perfect. My guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was a week later - and my family is from Louisiana so we have high standards! I can't thank the team at Tomas Bistro enough; they turned what could have been a disaster into a dream wedding, and for that, I'm eternally grateful.
response 11/20/2019
So glad we could be a part of your special day and make it happen for you!! :)
Becky B
5.0
10/23/2019
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.
Laurice U
5.0
10/23/2019
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.
response 10/23/2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed themselves.
Erin U
5.0
10/23/2019
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.
response 10/23/2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Erin! I enjoyed working with you and best wis...
hes for the future.
Kay T
5.0
10/21/2019
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.
response 10/23/2019
Thank you, Mrs Tatum! I enjoyed working with you and the space looked amazing with the be...
autiful floral arrangements you brought in. I'm so glad everyone was pleased with the food and service.
Kayla S
5.0
10/21/2019
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.
Viviana B
5.0
6/24/2019
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!
Deborah H
5.0
6/05/2019
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.
Erin Y
5.0
4/10/2019
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!
Amanda C
5.0
12/04/2018
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.
5.0
9/24/2018
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
Jordan H
5.0
7/25/2018
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.
Mary M
5.0
4/28/2018
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)!
Elizabeth D
5.0
4/25/2018
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.
Alyssa H
5.0
4/24/2018
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!
Justine K
5.0
4/23/2018
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!
Madison D
5.0
3/15/2018
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
Dani G
5.0
3/14/2018
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!
Stacey I
5.0
2/22/2018
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!!
Kristen L
5.0
1/10/2018
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!
Nadine Y
5.0
12/02/2017
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!
Kristin F
5.0
12/02/2017
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!
Cassandra S
5.0
11/28/2017
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.
SUSAN L
5.0
10/23/2017
The service and the food was fantastic!!! I would definitely recommend.
Riley B
5.0
8/11/2017
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!
Megan G
5.0
6/21/2017
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!
Laura M
5.0
6/09/2017
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.
Kristi B
5.0
6/07/2017
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!
Cindy Z
5.0
5/25/2017
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.
cindy A
5.0
5/23/2017
The venue was beautiful , food delicious and service was outstanding. Emily is a pleasure to work with. I will use them again.
Paul H
5.0
4/24/2017
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.
response 04/25/2017
Thanks so much for the great review! Please come see us again soon!!
Diane A
5.0
4/24/2017
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 !
response 04/25/2017
Thanks so much for trusting us with your special day!
Rachel B
5.0
4/21/2017
We would give them 6 stars if we could!
response 04/25/2017
Thank you! You were such a pleasure to work with. Come see us again!
Kristin H
5.0
4/07/2017
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.
response 04/25/2017
Thanks so much for the wonderful review and for trusting us with your special day! Come s...
ee us soon!!
Kate C
5.0
11/18/2016
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!
Crystal B
5.0
11/08/2016
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.
Christina T
5.0
11/07/2016
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.
response 11/08/2016
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We hope you will come back to see us for dinner...
. Thank you for choosing us for your special day.
Anna B
5.0
10/31/2016
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!
response 11/08/2016
Thanks so much for the awesome review and for choosing us for your special day! Come back...
and see us for dinner soon!
Theresa H
5.0
10/26/2016
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.
response 11/08/2016
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We loved having your group and please come see u...
s again soon for dinner!
Amy D
5.0
7/07/2016
Wonderful!!
Alicia L
5.0
6/30/2016
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!
Jennifer S
5.0
6/29/2016
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!
Jordan A
5.0
6/18/2016
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!
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