Galleria Veronese

The owner, an elderly woman, was very gracious, even warm, to me and I found an unusual piece of artwork that was a perfect gift but which I couldn't afford at that moment. I asked her about the item which was on display in the window, and to my horror, she actually climbed into the display nearly falling in order to get it for me so that I could see it close up! We chatted and I liked her very much. The next year we couldn't visit because of Katrina. The year after that, we visited again and bought the gift. I had to admire the owner who was still warm and friendly though she'd lost her house and was fighting to get the financing to replace it. As far as the store itself, I found that the artwork ran the gamut from very very good to something you'd expect to see in a less high-quality environment. However, this should not be surprising as most people aren't expecting to pay what art usually should be valued at and survival can depend on covering all price points. Overall, I had a very good experience including my interactions with the owner who I found to be both a delightful character and a friendly person. Pros: Possible source of delight. Quirky owner. NOLA classic! Cons: Uneven quality of work exhibited. more

My experience in this store was quite despicable and hurtful. I was in the city a few months ago and decided to bring my daughters here to find paintings for their bedrooms. We walked in and the older woman asked if she could help (she was on the phone) I said we're browsing and she said browsing huh in a very condescending tone. I did not hear but my daughters heard and asked to leave. On our way out the store the woman said to the person she was talking to on the phone, they are leaving like fleas. This is not only rude and discourteous behavior but this woman should not be allowed to face the public as she has no concept of how to deal with the customers who help to keep the $33,000.00 (according to manta) average annual income business open. As small as this reported income is no one should support it. She is rude in no uncertain terms!!!!! Rude and Despicable!!! There should be no rating for this business. Pros: Rude and Discourteous Cons: Rude and Discourteous more