Overall, reviews of Lou's Restaurant describe a dining experience that many find delicious and inviting, with standout dishes, well crafted cocktails and a wine list that complements the menu. The food is frequently praised for freshness and flavor, from tuna carpaccio and pasta dishes to burgers and desserts like bread pudding. The atmosphere is described as cozy, stylish, and welcoming, with a neighborhood vibe that many appreciate for dates or casual dinners and even private events. Service is variable, ranging from attentive, knowledgeable and friendly to slower, less consistent experiences with occasional delays or miscommunications, though staff are commonly described as kind and helpful. Noise levels and portions are recurring themes, with some finding the room pleasantly lively and others finding it loud or the portions small for the price, yet many guests leave impressed and eager to return.
I can't believe it took me this long to write this review.
Lou's is hands down my favourite solo date spot on the island of Montreal. I've been here at least 10 times & it has never disappointed.
The lychee martini is incredible, the food is consistently delicious & I've tried a good chunk of the menu at this point. The chocolate cake dessert is a must.
The wait staff are always so kind & make solo dining feel genuinely comfortable & welcoming. The overall energy of this place is top tier every single time. Couldn't recommend it enough.
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.
Had a really fantastic dinner here. Wonderful food - the striploin was seared medium rare to perfection, paired with delicious homemade fries, the brussel sprout appetizer & bread pudding dessert were also really tasty.
From the moment I walked in, I loved the decor & mood lighting. The restaurant was full of people which is always nice to see. Love the manager, she's always smiling & super helpful.
The tuna is a must as are the Parker rolls. The best way to eat here is to just share everything. The portion sizes are perfect for it. I'll be back again for sure!
Ps try the bread pudding for dessert !
On me reproche parfois ma franchise - comme lorsque j'ai dit au serveur : « Le plat de rigatoni était tiède » - en le rabattant à un manque de savoir-faire ou de diplomatie & en m'invitant à prendre en considération la sensibilité émotionnelle des autres. On m'indique que le restaurant ne veut pas vraiment savoir si j'ai eu une agréable expérience ; si le serveur me pose la question, je devrais simplement hocher de la tête avec un sourire niais. On ajoute ensuite : « De toute façon, tu vas écrire tes commentaires dans ta critique ». Certes, j'ai maintenant toute la latitude de m'exprimer dans ces quelques paragraphes. Cependant, je crois fermement la chose suivante : il est dans le plus grand intérêt du restaurateur que ses clients se délectent autour de ses tables. Une insatisfaction mentionnée en temps opportun, soit sur place, au serveur, lui permet de rectifier le tir, de se racheter en quelque sorte. Désormais, il est trop tard désormais.
Évidemment, la façon dont je communique est importante. On n'insulte pas, on ne perd pas patience, on demeure juste & équilibré. Ainsi, dans l'ensemble, je suis satisfait de mon repas au Lou's, & s'il y a bien eu quelques tensions familiales dans notre groupe formé de mes deux frères, ma mère & votre soussigné, elles n'avaient rien à voir avec le rendement de l'établissement.
En y pénétrant, un espace raffiné & boisé aux lumières tamisées nous convie à l'anticipation. On contemple son élégance & ses deux grosses unités de thermopompes bien en vue en prenant place sur des banquettes endimanchées au cuir jaune. Les clients sont nombreux & enjoués, & on ne doute pas que certains sont des fidèles. Une impression visuelle réussie, donc, & peut-être suffisante pour calmer les appréhensions de ma mère de manger dans un restaurant « de l'Ouest-de-l'Île ».
Cependant, une première note discordante apparaît peu après au versage de l'eau. L'employé avec la carafe, d'une impassibilité déconcertante, ne prête aucune attention à mon petit frère lorsque ce dernier s'adresse à lui. Lamentablement, par la suite, le seul à faire preuve de cordialité fut notre serveur attitré, le visage & le traitement des autres employés paraissant froids au contraste de la chaleur de la salle à manger. En outre, on déplorait un manque d'attention avec certains oublis & omissions, dont celle de nous apportez des assiettes pour partager. Enfin, il y avait une certaine torpeur en cuisine : il s'est écoulé une heure entière entre la commande de nos plats principaux & leur arrivée &, comme vous le savez déjà, le plat de rigatoni s'était refroidi.
Parlons du menu, justement. Mis à part deux déceptions, les rigatonis attiédis (trop fermes ne présentant aucun relief au niveau de la saveur pour justifier leur prix de 28 $) & l'accompagnement de Mac N'Cheese (qui manquait carrément d'onctuosité &… de fromage), & deux banals desserts (le gâteau au fromage & le gâteau au chocolat à 9 $ pièce), notre fourchette a eu un malin plaisir à piquer un loup-de-mer fondant en bouche (34 $), un demi-poulet d'une tendreté exemplaire (un autre 34 $), un délectable carpaccio de thon relevé par ses épices (18 $) & le pain léger, presque vaporeux, pain au pudding (9 $).
L'entrée de trempette à l'oignon n'était pas mal non plus, assez amusante au niveau de la texture. J'aurais bien souhaité goûter au hambourgeois, mais son détenteur n'était pas d'humeur à partager. Par ailleurs, les coquetels étaient de bonne facture, en particulier le Oldie & le Rosemary Gin Fizz. Seule déception, le parfum de concombre trop prédominant du Nonino Smash qui ensevelissait son amaro & basilique.
Que l'on pardonne ainsi ma franchise, car elle se veut bienveillante. Elle cherche à fournir quelques pistes de potentielles améliorations aux propriétaires & à orienter les futurs banqueteurs pour qu'ils profitent davantage de leur visite au Lou's. En ce qui me concerne, ce dernier bénéficierait grandement d'un service à la hauteur de son ambiance & de sa cuisine. Ça me donnerait peut-être l'envie d'y retourner.
Sep 7, 2025
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I recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Louis Restaurant & it was an unforgettable experience. The eggplant Parm was delicious accompanied by a couple of excellent entrées. The drinks menu offered something for everyone & we thoroughly enjoyed our selections.
What truly made the evening special was the warm & welcoming ambiance. The staff were incredibly friendly & attentive without being intrusive. They surprised my friend with a birthday dessert which added a lovely touch to the celebration.
Perfect for special occasions or casual dining alike!
Very very very strong addition to the west island! Probably the strongest in my book. Packed on tuesday night (Says a lot), great food (highly recommend the aged steak), great drinks & make sure not to skip the homemade dessert (Awesome!). Koodos to the whole team, doing a great job!
Had such a lovely dinner at Lou's. Definitely recommend a reservation. Great atmosphere & service was lovely. It's so fun to have a nice spot in Point Claire. I died for the cocktails - they're amazing. The burger is perfect & the fries are SO good. Had the tuna carpaccio which is a must & for dessert the bread pudding is to die for. Definitely excited to come back.
Nice little restaurant with some delicious options. Sea bass was excellent, however the portion was quite small for the asking price. Appetizer of tuna was excellent however the $22 crab cake was over spiced, over priced & lacked the fresh taste of crab. All side dishes are an extra cost. The macaroni & cheese is very strong & their fries while tasty, are not evenly cooked so the majority were overdone. Dessert menu was lacking as they only had one option which was a type of pudding chomeur that resembled more of a piece of French toast with ice cream on top & caramel drizzle. Hopefully they add a coffee menu such as espresso & cappuccino since French press was the only option available. This restaurant is one room that holds about 50-60 people max so the atmosphere is quite loud with no option of reducing the noise. Thankfully, their staff is very professional & provides excellent customer service.
Apr 14, 2024
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Très cher...très très ordinaire, je pensais vivre une expérience culinaire...mais Non Steak dur, dessert ne goûtait rien. Serveuse gentille & connaît son menu. Pour 200$ je préfère aller ailleurs
We have wanted to try Lou's out since they opened several months ago but were never able to snag a reservation (probably because we tried to late...obviously) but lady luck finally called in the new year & we got a table (bar only) at the beginning of January 2024. Although there are a number of restaurants in the Pointe Claire Village, Lou's has created both an elegant yet casual ambiance with a mixed Italian/American-style cuisine. After sitting us at the bar & placing our order, a table cleared & we asked to move to it which they happily agreed to...that's appreciated as many restaurants don't want to hassle with moving patrons to new tables. The menu is not extensive but I would say that all types of eaters can find at least one thing on the menu to enjoy. For our meal, we started with the Parker Rolls (good...but the portion was a bit on the small side) & Crab Cake (very good, excellent sauce but a bit on the pricey side for a single cake)...for our main we had the Pasta Genovese (excellent), Eggplant Parmigiana (it seems they fried the eggplant slices to be crispy before being baked...was excellent...highly recommend it) & a side of Creamed Greens (sounds weird, I know, but was actually quite good). When moving from the bar to the table there was an issue with timing of the main meal being delivered. Due to the delay, the manager complimented us with a tasty Strawberry Cookie dessert & a glass of Amara. Both of which were greatly appreciated & enjoyed as well. Service was very good & attentive & we never felt wanting. Although note that there is (currently) a draft due to a faulty door at the back that affects the left side of the restaurant (as you enter). It wasn't terrible but it was noticeable...just ask to sit on the right side if you can. The restaurant is very busy so reservations are highly recommended...at least several days in advance. Enjoy!
My husband & I really enjoyed our dining experience at Lou's in Pointe-Claire. The service was excellent & the lighting decor is warm... very nice atmosphere. A little on the chilly side due to the door opening right into the dining area. The beef tartare was nice, as was our pasta dish & striploin. The ONE thing this restaurant really needs to improve is dessert. Most diners expect more than one option, & if there's only one option, it's needs to be incredible. We had a basic chocolate cake (with sprinkles!), which fell flat for us. If that improves, it would be 5 stars for us.
