Lou's Restaurant is described across reviews as a cozy, stylish West Island spot with consistently high quality food, great drinks, and friendly, attentive service that makes it feel like a neighborhood gem. Diners praise a diverse menu with standout dishes such as tuna carpaccio, crab cake, beef tartare, pasta Genovese, and a variety of pasta options, along with brioche bread and a beloved bread pudding for dessert. The atmosphere is frequently called welcoming and intimate, suitable for date nights, family dinners, or private events in the downstairs room, though several comments note that the space can be very loud and noisy at peak times. Service is repeatedly described as courteous and knowledgeable, with many experiences marked by quick, efficient hospitality, while a few visits are tempered by slower pacing or uneven attention. Value and portion size receive mixed feedback, with some guests feeling meals are pricey or portions small for the price, while others find the offerings well balanced for the West Island. The kitchen is praised for thoughtful preparation and attention to detail, and the drinks program is highlighted as well curated and flavorful. Overall, the consensus is that Lou's Restaurant is a top local option, delivering memorable dining and a lively vibe, with minor caveats about noise, pacing, and value depending on the visit.
Food was quite good but service one of the worst I've had a while. Those from the restaurant staff that we interacted with were nice although, it took about an +1 hour to get our food, asked for the bill & after we waited 15 mins (& still nothing) we got up to find a waiter to ask, part of our meal was missing & we were told the wrong price for the special of the night that we ordered. Low staff can definitely be a contributing factor, but being given a heads up at the beginning of the service would help.
We got there at 6:15 & were out at 9.
We had a lovely experience here. We were served by Maggie & she was very sweet & suggested amazing options which we will be back to have again! The baked scallops & the homemade bun is to die for.
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Great overall atmosphere, I really admired the cozy vibe attributed to this spot. The food was tasty, the service was a tad bit slow, it took us a while to get our meal but the server was very kind.
The food arrived cold & looked like it had been sitting for a while. The pasta was dry, the sauce lacked flavor, & the chicken was overcooked. For the prices charged, I expected much better quality. Presentation was sloppy, & the portion sizes were small. Extremely disappointing.
Soooo happy that we now have a restaurant like Lou's in the West Island! Amazing food, cocktails, service. So many signature dishes that keep us coming back for more. Would highly recommend!
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Great restaurant!
We loved everything we tried. Brioche bread with garlic butter, the ravioli & papparedelles, steak, Caesar salad & chocolate cake. All delicious! My favourite was the ravioli.
The service by Hanna & Jacob was exceptional.
Excellent service par Haylo! Nourriture succulente. Ambiance branchée!
Je recommande fortement pour une belle soirée en couple, en famille ou entre amis!
Nous avons commandé le cheeseburger & les pâtes à la vodka. EXCELLENT. Le meilleur cheeseburger que j'ai mangé. Les pâtes étaient aussi délicieuses. Le parker roll & le dessert pudding chômeur était à couper le souffle. Un de mes restaurants favoris maintenant j'ai trop hâte d'y retourner.
Sylvanna nous a servi ce soir & vraiment bon service. Elle était tellement gentille & souriante. Très belle expérience.
What a gem… The atmosphere & staff immediately make you feel so welcome & warm. The drinks are very unique & tasty, surprised they had Guinness on tap & it was up to par. We shared the Caesar salad & the half chicken, so tasty ! You can tell they care in the little details, the menus & coasters are beautiful, they continuously fill your water glass as the evening goes by & are attentive to all your needs. Super clean & cute bathrooms. I'd recommend Lou's for a date night or a nice dinner out with friends. Special shout out to our talented bar tender Daniel & Ryan who made sure we had exactly what we needed, when we needed it. The manager Jono was super friendly & accommodating; 11/10 !
Amazing evening at Lou's. Sat at the bar & was served by the sweetest waitress/bartender ever Haylo! She was amazing. She gave us great recommendations. The food was delicious with amazing presentation & they were very assiduous with the cutlery, plate changes, water, drinks, etc. We highly recommend the tuna carp, the cesar salad, crab cake, the scallops, the brioche, the rigatoni. I forget the name of the dessert but like just look at it like unbelievably yum. Seriously great fun cozy vibes, good drinks, good service, amazing food. 10/10 would recommend.
Despite having a good number of servers in the restaurant, it took about 10 minutes for someone to come to our table, ask if we wanted water, & bring us the menu.
It seemed like they had just started their shift, as they were busy talking among themselves.
The carrot cake was to die for. I've been a couple times to Lou's & their food always hits the spot. The staff is friendly & attentive. If there's one restaurant to try in the West Island, it's definitely Lou's.
Service was VERY slow & honestly food was sub par - after waiting over ONE HOUR for Rigatoni & Seabass. Our reservation was at 18:00, when we arrived, the host mentioned how they will have private party at 20:00 & that our dining time was enough. Our food arrived at 19:21. Though they were very fast to bring out the bill.
Pasta was undercooked. Seabass was small! Honestly we did not know why it took that long to cook something very basic.
I don't know why this restaurant is'hyped'. It was definitely not worth it & we fell on to that trap.
