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 will go back 100% for drinks & the vibe, especially the terasse! But food wise, other than the bread (love the butter garlic spread) was wayyyy too pricey for what it is. A pasta plate (minus the crumble meat in the sauce) for 28 dollars with about 20 pieces of rigatoni…… my toddler eats more than that! I left still hungry. The person I was with had a tasty burger with a food portioned salad with no fries for the same price but they could of added the fries come on :)
Went to Lou's last night for date night with my husband. We order 2 glasses of wine by the glass. The red wine was chilled, poured in a very small glass. The portion was very small, about 2 ounces. The waitress started off nice upon arrival but things went bad once appetizers arrived. Although the baked scallops were tasty, the portion (3 tiny ones) was less than generous. We split it between the 2 of us. We had ordered a salad to split as well. The busboy brought us a french fries.I stated we did not order that, he seemed a little surprised & said it's on the house. Our mains arrived, which were quite good(parpadelle). The portion was generous , however a bit pricey. We never got the salad. At that point when the waitress finally came halfway though our meals, she wanted to clarify we ordered scallops & fries. I told her we ordered salad not fries, but to forget about salad now as we were finishing our meals. I also told her the conversation I had with busboy (on the house fries). Her attitude shifted at that point. My husband offered to pay for fries , she said it's ok she will take care of it, as it was a misunderstanding. There was no apology for error . We felt the blame was shifted on us. This ruined our evening. We won't be going back.
Apr 18, 2026
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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 !
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.
Dined here with my brother last night - really cool lil supper club in a really nice part of MTL. Worth the drive out. Food was incredible, staff were super friendly, atmosphere was great. 3 courses & drinks - not bad at all.
Dec 1, 2025
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Dinner for 4. We got 3 starters: crab cake, crispy brussle sprouts & the house buns.
Sprouts were amazing, buns were good, crab cake was just ok.
4 mains: pasta vodka, pasta be obese & 2 burgers. Both pastas were great & the burgers were also quite good, can do salad or fries & get a good portion either way.
1 chocolate cake. This was super good.
We also got Gin fizz, & coffee negroni. The negroni was awesome.
It was LOUD in there, we could still talk but it was nice to walk out to the quiet street after wards. But overall, really enjoyed the experience there. We totalled over $300
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.
Great restaurant! Have been there twice, once ordered steak, (kinda small portion yet good), second time hamburger, VERY well cooked & good, sat outside, a good vibe. Inside is nice too.
Service is good, friendly.
Good appetizers. Small menu , yet what they do, they do good! 😊
Tried this place last night & was super happy ! There is a cute patio with heaters & the ambiance inside is really warm & cozy. Menu is small, but has a little bit of everything. I had the Brussels sprouts & the tuna which was perfect. My friend had vodka pasta & loved it. We didn't take any pics because we were present in the moment, haha! Will definitely go back again. Had a great time!
Sep 21, 2025
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Extremely loud, my friend & I could not hear each other speak & I am not the type to yell to compete with excessive ambiant noise.
Although the wait staff was friendly, it was extremely hard & timely to get their attention.
We ordered food at 6:45PM & it came at 8PM. Should've cooked an elaborate meal at home instead for the time it took.
The food was good but not worth how loud it was in there & how we just sat around for over one hour just waiting for the food while not being able to speak at a reasonable volume while we waited excessively.
There is no good justification for this. A restaurant's kitchen should be able to provide reasonably for all of their seating, otherwise they are not fit for business & they should've kindly warned us about these delays upon arrival.
I've been to Lou's several times & it's always been an amazing experience. The cocktails & wines are well-curated & delicious. The food is tasty & fresh. The service is friendly & the vibes are great.
Had some cocktails that were great & delicious. Ordered some appetizers to share. Tuna carpacio & the steak tartare.. all were delicious. The service was awesome & friendly.
service was lovely, friendly & not intrusive. The food is next level (we tried almost everything) wine selection nicely curated. the atmosphere is animated & embracing - you feel welcome & happy to be there🤗❣?we loved everything about Lou's - all the details!
Sep 4, 2025
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We weren't sure about making a reservation since we had to bring our young son, & the photos made it seem like it might not be kid-friendly. But I'm so glad we went.
The staff was amazing, especially Gaby. Everyone was friendly & welcoming, & the food was fantastic. We were really impressed.
A must try is the burger because it's absolutely incredible. The fries are perfectly crispy, full of flavor, & some of the best we've ever had, we almost ordered an entire other serving of them. The cheesy cauliflower is also not to be missed.
We don't get out much with little kids at home, so this felt special. Thanks to the team at Lou's for making it such a great night. We'll definitely be back & will recommend it to others.
Charming restaurant in the Pointe-Claire village, food was great, & has a cosy/intimate atmosphere. The service was efficient & friendly. Definitely recommend trying it out if you're in the West Island.
This was our second time dining at Lou's & somehow it was even better than the first! My husband & I sat at the bar & were lucky to be served by Evelyn, who was both our bartender & server. She was incredibly friendly, attentive & made custom cocktails for us based on our preferences. Each one was spot on! We also really appreciated that the kitchen was able to accommodate my husband's celiac without any issue. Great food, great drinks & even better service :)
A nice place! The service was good, maybe just a bit of a wait time overall but our server was very friendly. The food was great too, maybe the portion was just a tad small, & I like the overall vibe of the place.
Had dinner with some friends. The place was busy & super loud. A bit too loud for me. Justine our waitress was very good. She was friendly & attentive. The crab cake was delicious but wasn't hot enough. Not sure if it hung around in the back counter before it was brought out to me. The food was a hit. My wife's salmon was delicious & had a crispiness she appreciated. My half chicken was on the small side despite the description but was buttery & delicious. It sat in a sort of lentil broth that married very well. We all enjoyed our experience minus the volume. Will be back.
