Carla Persono's Taste of Italy

October 8, 2026

Fulton St by Caesar's New Orleans

Join us for an all-inclusive Italian food & drink event in the heart of downtown New Orleans to celebrate the Italian culture!

Join Carla Pesono's Taste of Italy presented by The Italian Barrel! 🇮🇹

Proceeds go to the IASJS, come out and show your support!

Get ready for Carla Pesono's first big food event---an authentic Italian experience in the heart of downtown New Orleans on Fulton Street by Caesars New Orleans---The largest Italian food and wine event in Louisiana!

This one-night-only all-inclusive celebration will bring together Italian food lovers, more than 12 incredible Italian restaurants, Ruffino wines (white, red, rosé, prosecco), Spritz, Negronis, Limoncello by Mid City Pizza, and a cash bar in Mannings for other beverages. Plus desserts by Angelo Brocato and Bae's Bakery, and Live entertainment—all to benefit the Italian American St. Joseph Society, which preserves and promotes our rich Italian and Sicilian heritage here in New Orleans.🍝

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

The Italian Barrel

Fausto's Bistro

Tana

Procida

Venezia

Rizzuto's

Pulcinella!

Saint John

Gattuso's

Pascal's Manale

🦪Charbroiled Oysters by Chef Micah Martello with Prestige Oysters

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT:

We are also beating the record for the World's Largest Antipasti Board! It will beat the current record that's 92.6lbs and 32 feet long!

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