Happy Italian Pizzeria, Restaurant & Catering
$ • Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Hours:
7105 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan
(504) 305-4666
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I visited this establishment in December to celebrate my birthday and thoroughly enjoyed the lasagna dish. However, I returned today, February 12, 2025, for lunch, hoping to replicate the positive experience, but unfortunately, that was not the case. I opted for the lasagna pizza, as recommended by my server, due to its popularity. Initially, the presentation was unappealing, but I proceeded to try it. The meats on the pizza tasted undercooked or of poor quality, prompting me...read full review
The linguini with shrimp fabulous!
Meat sauce with burrata
Cheese & penne fabulous
Italian wedding soup
Cesar salad w/homemade dressing.
All homemade dressings!
What a scrumptious experience! My husband got the lasagna (“Absolutely great!” he said) and I got the unique and delicious baked ziti (photo in comments). It is crave-worthy! Love the flavors! Meeting Lenny (the owner) was a treat. It says a lot about commitment to excellence when the owners are present. What a kind, personable man. And our server Terry, what a gem! Of course we got desserts. Blueberry cheesecake for my husband and carrot cake for me. Perfection! My slice...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Happy Italian Pizzeria, Restaurant & Catering in Harahan is a must-visit spot with kind staff and delicious pizza. While some New Yorkers might be picky, this place offers really good pizza, especially for the Orleans area. The double pepperoni and cheese pizza is full of flavor, though the wait time can be a bit long due to understaffing. The restaurant also serves a variety of other dishes that are worth trying, such as linguini with shrimp, meat sauce with burrata, and cheese & penne, all noted as fabulous by recent visitors. The Italian wedding soup and Caesar salad with homemade dressing are also popular choices.
Guests have praised the lasagna and the unique baked ziti, calling it crave-worthy and full of delicious flavors. Meeting Lenny, the owner, adds to the experience, as he is known to be a kind and personable man. The service is highlighted as well, particularly with staff like Terry being described as a gem. Desserts like blueberry cheesecake and carrot cake have also received compliments, with one guest noting the generous slice sizes. Although some find the prices a bit high for the casual atmosphere, many look forward to trying the pizza and other enticing items on the menu, especially the highly recommended peanut butter pie. Overall, the experience at this restaurant is worth a try.