What/where is La Cena?

[BigGuy219]

I just got back from vacation and the in flight magazine and it listed it as the best Italian restaurant in Jax.
It was listed at 211 N Laura St I think, but that can't be right ... because I walk by there every single day and don't recall ever seeing anything like it.
Is it still open? Any other information?

[tufsu1]

that is where it is...on Laura right next to Chamblin's Uptown Bookstore

[BigGuy219]

Next to Chamblin's? Really? I thought that was the French place... I walked by there today and all I remember was a guy who wanted to fix my shoes...

[Lunican]

[tufsu1]

Next to Chamblin's? Really? I thought that was the French place... I walked by there today and all I remember was a guy who wanted to fix my shoes...

other side...and its open from 5-10pm most nights of the week (I think Tues-Sat)...Jerry Moran, a poster on here, is the owner.

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

La Cena is yummy.

[BigGuy219]

Oh. In the Elks building? For some reason I thought there was a print on demand business there.

[BridgeTroll]

Click the link below... this should clarify...

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=211+N+Laura+St+Jacksonville&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=211+N+Laura+St,+Jacksonville,+Duval,+Florida+32202&gl=us&ei=SpY0TKq9IsH98AaLlNzICw&ved=0CBcQ8gEwAA&ll=30.331055,-81.65877&spn=0,0.006856&z=17&layer=c&cbll=30.328428,-81.658909&panoid=pX7fv956url6YzPoEb-8Sg&cbp=12,125.04,,0,17.68

[ChriswUfGator]

Make sure you say hi to Knothead while you're there...

(sorry Jerry, just couldn't resist)

[Jerry Moran]

Make sure you say hi to Knothead while you're there...

Have not seen the Lump Noggined Looney since last October.  He did not look good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Yz7rfJjOg

It's a shame that a business is remembered more for where it is located, than what it produces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osoc9DRHO24

[Ethylene]

Stephen,

In our personal conversations, I've expressed my feeling that the MetroJacksonville Forum is not an appropriate place to pimp one's business, and that I held considerable disdain for those who do.

That being said, to answer your question, La Cena is always open Tuesday - Saturday from 5 PM until very late, and if you do not want to sit in the main dining room, all of our appetizers and appetizer portions of pasta are available in the bar area at appetizer prices.  We'll also throw in fresh bread, butter, and grissini with any order, including beer or wine at the bar. I think you will find La Cena to be a great value considering what you receive for your money.

That's all I'll say.

Ok, let me pimp it for you! I love La Cena! Homemade bread, pastas and fresh seafood all delicious with wonderful servers, Victoria and Marlene who know me by name. Also, Wilifred (sp?) in the kitchen gets a shout out too. Jerry will even walk you out to your car when you're done. They all treat me like a Queen and I am there more than any other downtown restaurant open in the evening. It helps too that it's within walking distance of my workplace but I usually move my car to be closer and avoiding having to walk too long w/ Jerry, haha, just teasing. Sometimes, he even shows me funny things on his computer! Hands down the best dining establishment downtown for me and that's all I'm saying but it needed saying!  

Adding my previous post to the thread where it bears repeating in case y'all missed it. Right now the restaurant is on vacation to reopen next week, I believe on the 14th.

modified by E. to correct the spelling of "any"

[Jerry Moran]

Thanks.  I'm glad someone likes the goddamn place!

[Tony]

Jerry is a legend of jacksonville dining.  I enjoy his restaurant and his outspoken manner.