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Lou's Restaurant

Pointe-Claire
4.5$$
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Lou's Restaurant Pointe-Claire Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Lou's Restaurant

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on Google4.4 (300+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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.
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Finally got to try Lou's, what a great addition to the village! The atmosphere was great, the staff was attentive & capable of accommodating a large group. I had the tartare & pasta genovese which were both excellent & so were the drink selections. Everyone at the table enjoyed their orders! Can't wait to go back & try more of the menu!

Apr 16, 2024
on Google

We LOVED our first experience at Lou's!!! Menu is small but you can find a bit of everything to satisfy everybody! Our server Lenny was excellent!!! She made a difference in our night out! Pasta Genovese were actually better than some pasta we had in Italy!! We'll be back real soon!

Apr 8, 2024
on Google

Good food & great service. The manager was very accomodating & welcoming. Had the pasta Cavatelli which was ok (sauce was a little watery) but the cheeseburger was fantastic. Also had the onion dip which was ok, but overpriced for what was essentially thin Ruffles chips & onion dip.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

Great food .. pasta genovese was fantastic.. but a tad on the cold side. Not sure if it has maybe waited on the kitchen counter for one too many minutes though the service wasn't the fastest either. Maybe 1 waiter shorts as I think they were only 2. Restaurant itself was well designed & charming but room temperature a little on the cold side as my finger tips & toes felt it all night so wasn't necessarily the most comfortable dinner I've had. That being said the tuna carpaccio was fantastic & so was the beef tartare. Overall B+ for me

Feb 18, 2024
on Google

Dinner was absolutely amazing, with great service. The tuna carpaccio was delicious, & the two pasta dishes were very tasty. Really had a great time, a very good gem in this neighbourhood.

Jan 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

Just had a superb meal at Lou's. Service was excellent. Thank you Kellie. Hamburger was delicious as were the fries. Sea Bass out of this world & pasta genovese was also delicious. Strawberry shortcake was to die for. As far as we are concerned, for a startup Restaurant it is definitely a place to go for a nice evening out. We will definately be back.Thank you.

Jan 10, 2024

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!

Jan 10, 2024
on Google

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.

Dec 29, 2023
on Google

Beautiful place & great ambiance. The side salade was very well balanced & pasta was good.

Dec 9, 2023
on Google