Deep in the heart of South Louisiana, where Cajun food is king, we found an “authentic” Italian restaurant that will delight the palate of even the most “pig-fat-loving” appetites. Located in downtown Houma, Louisiana, Cristiano’s Ristorante is a “reservation only” establishment for lunch and dinner, satisfying their many patron’s cravings for Mediterranean cuisine…and Mediterranean it is! Most of the menu is in Italian, but with the help of our courteous server/translator, we soon discovered that choosing which delicious entrée we wanted would be tough. Even though we didn’t know the meaning of some of the words, we had no doubt that they all meant something scrumptious! That was clear even before we looked at the menu. The minute we walked into the restaurant, we smelled the tomato, garlic, olives, cheese…Italy. Our Italian heritage was awakened, and our senses went wild! Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: fried green tomatoes, Houma, Italian, lasagna, Oysters