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La Louisiane

Monkland Village
4.4$ & $$
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La Louisiane Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CajunCreoleGluten-free OptionsCateringResto-Bar
Restaurant La Louisiane in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) serves Cajun and Creole cuisine with infulenes from Southern-style fare. Some specialties include: hushpuppies, (fried cornmeal dumplings), shoestring onion rings, chicken and crawfish, jambalaya, southern-style pasta (penne magnolia), grilled shrimps in a cream sauce and market-fresh fish. For dessert at La Louisiane, try the bread pudding, a sweet delight.

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Reviews for La Louisiane

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on Google4.3 (400+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviews of La Louisiane describe a lively, welcoming spot where bold Cajun flavors like gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp, crab cakes and hush puppies frequently delight, though a few visits note overcooked chicken, a heavy tomato base in seafood jambalaya, and occasional inconsistency in quality. Starters such as spinach and artichoke dip and the bread pudding and pecan pie get praise alongside menu items that diners want to try again. The service is repeatedly praised as excellent and attentive, with friendly staff, an engaging atmosphere, and a bar vibe that many find appealing. Ambiance and music contribute to a distinctly New Orleans feel, with many calling it a favorite place to return to; the decor and overall mood are often highlighted as a highlight. Some guests feel the menu changes or timing affect the experience, citing longer waits or dishes that fall short of previous standards, yet others reiterate that certain dishes and sauces remain outstanding. Overall La Louisiane is viewed as a place with signature dishes and a strong sense of place that keeps many patrons coming back, despite the occasional hiccup.
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Update:3,/28/2026
Local Resident Forced to Endure Another Flawless Meal
I returned to La Louisiane tonight, fully prepared to find a single flaw so I could finally feel something other than pure culinary bliss. Unfortunately, the kitchen remains committed to ruining my streak of pessimism.
The'Audacity' of the Evening:
The Food: Just as incredible as last time. It's honestly rude. How am I supposed to enjoy mediocre takeout ever again when this level of flavor exists? The chef clearly has a personal vendetta against my willpower.
The Service: Absolutely wonderful. Our server had the nerve to be attentive, charming, & timed everything perfectly. I tried to find a reason to be annoyed, but they wouldn't even give me the satisfaction of a lukewarm water refill.
The Atmosphere: Still perfect. Disgusting.
Verdict: If you enjoy being treated well & eating food that makes you want to weep with joy, I suppose you should come here. Personally, I'm exhausted by the excellence. 10/10, I'll be back next week to suffer through another five-star experience.

It's very rare that you eat at a restaurant that from the appetizer to dessert. Its five stars La Louisiane is that restaurant. Let's start with the appetizers hush puppies that were delicious with a wonderful horseradish red sauce. The beer battered shrimp was fresh. Wonderful tasting. The cornbread was so good. We had to order two orders.

Main course we ordered the Cajun chicken with mashed potatoes. Wonderful! The mashed potatoes are filled with garlic. Lots of butter, the chicken was so soft that you can cut it with a fork. You did not need a knife & it was nice & crispy & spicy on the outside.

Wonderful fried Chicken! & the french fries were nice & crispy. All fresh made. The dipping gravy was delicious.

Dessert we have to eat it all. We started off with banana Foster. Huge portion, delicious sauce. Very good vanilla ice cream. The creme brulee nice & fatty, & the beignets damn. They were good with two sauces caramel & chocolate & the beignet was nice & heavy just like you get in New Orleans which I have been to New Orleans.

This is my new favorite spot to go to. I'm so happy I found out about them. I will definitely be telling people about it, & going back.

yesterday
on Google

Incredible food & great service. We had the spinach & artichoke dip, crab cakes, & coconut shrimp to start, & then the seafood jambalaya & chicken paneed. Every dish was 10/10.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

we discover this restaurent in the 90s my wife & I used to go a few times a year it was always amazing but the last few times we had dinner there we where not impress with the foods at all,we keep coming back because it was so amazing back then but now the menu change, the blacken chicken was over cook & dry,the shrimps in my wife pasta was also over cook,the crab cakes are ok,the hushpuppy are very good i think its because of the dipping sauce that amazing,i would say the last 3 times we visited we where not happy with the food,i think we are done for good this time.

Oct 5, 2025
on Google

That spinach dip !!! So good I've been thinking of it ever since ! The gumbo broth was amazing found it could have used a bit more meat. Jambalaya seafood was pretty good liked the muscles & shrimp were nice & big. Id definitely go back for that dip & the muscles :)

Sep 30, 2025
on Google

The food was extremely good, wish I could give it a 4.5. Jake was amazing, attentive but not annoying. He was helpful with my questions about where they get their andouille sausages. The hush puppies were perfect, so was the spicy dip. Meat jambalaya was great, nice & smoky & the right portion. Pecan pie was a good way to finish. The first sip of my mint julep was perfect, but I may have had all the bourbon there, didn't taste as strong after. Will 100% go back.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google

Such a nice & cozy restaurant in the heart of NDG. The food was so flavourful & tasty. Big portions alert. We had the sweet potato fries & spinach artichoke dip, they were so good! The main were lamb sliders (seasonal) & BBQ shrimps. They were an absolute delight! Super fast & friendly service. Don't forget to check their menu out! We've been coming & will be coming back again!

Mar 9, 2024
on Google

Had an amazing dinner with a friend last night. We were 45 mins late due to a car issue but they graciously accepted us anyway even though when we arrived it was near closing. The service was perfect & our server was so friendly! My friend & I both had the Hurricane drink & it tasted just like the one I had in New Orleans, very tasty & full of rum! The food we had was also AMAZING! We had the hush puppies, spinach dip, blackened chicken & bbq shrimp & it was all delicious. We're looking to go back next weekend lol

Dec 9, 2023
on Google