Louise's Trattoria

I visit Louise's on Pico every so often and the last time I went the service was really great. Erica, our server, was very friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel very comfortable. I will definitely come back again and next time bring more friends because the service here is really worth coming back for.

Posted 07/13/09

I've been here a few times and the one thing I can tell you is that this place has excellent food and the only thing better than the food is the service!

Posted 07/13/09

I couldn't have asked for better service - my waitress, Luisa, was absolutely perfect. I had a Louise's chopped salad and Spaghetti & Meatballs - simple and simply delicious.

Posted 07/12/09

Our waitress (Maria) was absolutely excellent! This was my first time visiting a Louise's and the service really made it something special. We had a half Cobb Salad and a half Chinese Chicken Salad - both of which were very reasonably priced and very generous in the portions. A great lunchtime dining experience - we'll definitely be back again!

Posted 07/12/09

This is one of my favorite places to eat in West Los Angeles - the food is excellent, I ordered the Meatloaf and the Fettucine Alfredo last time and both were just about perfect! The waitstaff here is unparalleled in its excellence - I definitely recommend coming here if you get the chance. Its definitely worth the drive (but there's probably one close to wherever you live, especially if you're on the northwest side of Los Angeles).

Posted 07/02/09

The Louise's on Pico is a great place to dine out. My favorite server is Rachel - she gives great recommendations and makes you feel right at home.

Posted 06/11/09

I recently visited Louise's for the first time and I will definitely be coming back again sometime soon. I recommend the Parpadelle with Italian Sausage - a unique and truly delicious dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the flavor of the sausage was fantastic. Besides the food, the service and ambiance of this place is great.

Pros: selection

Posted 06/10/09

Whenever we eat at the Louise's on Pico in W.L.A., we always request service from Luisa - she is very personable and efficient and always takes care of us with the utmost of concern. I had the Sesame Chicken and it was absolutely delicious - I would recommend it for sure. The restaurant itself is very clean and has a great ambiance - I eat here about once a month and the food and service are both excellent.

Pros: clean restaurant, ambiance

Posted 06/09/09

We eat at this location about once a month and the last time we visited our service was the best its ever been - and its generally excellent to start with. We ordered a Louise's chopped salad, Ravioli, Spaghetti with meatballs, a class of Cab and a glass of Merlot - I was completely satisfied with the lot of it.

Pros: salad, pasta and spaghetti

Cons: no cons

Posted 06/04/09

The food here is very good, but our favorite server was excellent. Whenever we come here, we request his specifically (his name is Stephen). We ordered the BBQ Chicken Pizza and a full Cobb Salad. I wish they would give you the option to have the salad tossed in advance, but besides that everything was perfect. We'll definitely be back again and again.

Pros: great server, stephen

Cons: could pre-mix salad

Posted 06/01/09

We eat here regularly and the love good food and excellent service. All of the staff here are extremely friendly and welcoming - their service enhances our dining experience.

Pros: service good food

Posted 05/14/09

The pasta that I had was awesome - I loved the shrimp and scallops (especially the scallops). The tiramisu was better that I've ever had it before - I can't wait to come here again.

Pros: dessert, pasta

Posted 04/29/09

We just love Louise's Trattoria, and we eat here every week. We think Erika is an absolute Angel!! :)

Pros: service - Erika

Posted 04/26/09

We love coming here. The staff is awesome and the food is always delicious. Keep up the great work!!

Pros: staff and food

Posted 04/22/09

I eat here a lot (as a retired, broken down old insurance broker). Maria is so excellent that it reminds me of my Mom's cooking. Wholesome and nourishing. Don't change a thing.

Pros: Maria!

Posted 04/16/09

Very nice. Our server was excellent. Very nice, courteous. Just the right amount of checking on us. Thanks.

Pros: Courteous Service

Posted 04/12/09

Everyone in our party enjoyed their selections very much and Matthew's anticipation (by bringing extra forks!!) of the excellence of the Tiramisu was so fantastic ~ Thank you all very much.

Pros: Brought extra forks

Cons: not one!

Posted 04/07/09

Lousie's soooo good. I walk to melrose one every lunch. They got the best pizza next to damiana's on fairfax

Posted 12/02/08

This was a nice Italian restaurant, standard fare. I wasn't too creative when ordering, however. Food was a little pricy, but the atmosphere was nice and classy, and our service was good. If you're looking for a standard Italian restaurant, this isn't a bad choice at all.

Pros: Good Italian Food, Good Service

Cons: A little costly

Posted 11/23/08

Louise's is a great restaurant for a low-key night out when you just want to get some good food and not spend a lot of money. I've been to both the Santa Monica and the Melrose locations and, obviously, the food is great at both. The service is better and more attentive at the Santa Monica location (on Montana Ave. which is a perfect shopping street for a post meal stroll!) but the venue itself is rather small. The salads are all great, as are the pasta dishes I've had. I would definitely recommend the Chopped Chef's salad with their incredible balsamic vinaigrette. If you don't want to go the salad route, you can still try their balsamic dressing because it comes with their phenomenal fresh baked bread. If you don't finish your meal, definitely make sure to grab some of the bread for your doggy bag because it's almost as tasty when you reheat it at home!

Posted 12/17/06

Just about everything is excellent about Louise's. Food is great, just the bread alone is worth the visit. Nice and fresh Salad's and the portions are quite generous. I had been to 3 other Italian restaurants also on Pico within a stone's throw distance and to me Louise's easily wins hands down. Price is reasonable and the staff are very attentive.

Pros: Great quality food, good ambience and service

Cons: Parking could be a problem on busy days (nothing related to the restaurant), which is just a typical west LA thing

Posted 11/02/06

I've been to a few of the Louise's restaurants, and this one is by far my favorite. Close to movie theaters, if you want to eat dinner and catch a movie. Each time we've been there, the food has been delicious, the service most-friendly, and all-around worth the price. We always end up taking some delicious pasta home! And the Great Bread!

Posted 10/27/02

Shopping at Westside Pavillion is great, the food is not. Do yourself a favor and head accross the street to Louise's. A staple for me on this side of town. Also great for delivery! Say what you will about the others Louise's is still the one that started it all!

Pros: Good food, Inexpensive, Convenient

Cons: Parking

Posted 08/05/02

Even though known for it's Italian cuisine, this Louise's outdoes itself when it comes to seafood. The shrimp & scallop appetizer is outstanding and the crusted shrimp caesar absolutely cannot be beat. Even the shrimp pizza is fantastic! Louise's has something for everyone.

Posted 07/22/02