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Mid City - Louise's Trattoria restaurant
5.8

Louise's Trattoria

  • Mid City
  • $$
  • Italian
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Flavors delude, variety reduced

Louise's Trattoria offers up a skewed version of Italian cuisine, presenting an unimaginative menu that fails to inspire. The Chicken Parmigiana, succulent as it may be, and the Garlic Butter Focaccia do little to deflect the criticism leveled at the poorly executed traditional recipes. The new chef also seems intent on restricting our choices, drastically reducing the variety offered. His talent appears to be more inclined towards portion control, generous and impressively filling. But, the meals seem heedless of taste and freshness, often rendering them cold, rancid, or severely overcooked.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portions across many reviews, indicating customer satisfaction.

  • Okay Value

    Food rated as good for the price, balancing cost and quality.

  • Low Quality

    Meals sometimes delivered cold, old, or with food that smells rancid.

Top 3 dishes at Louise's Trattoria

  1. 1

    Chicken Parmigiana 🏆

    Chicken parmigiana described as flavorful, filling and impressive.

    Chicken Parmigiana dish
  2. 2

    Garlic Butter Focaccia

    Buttery, crispy, addictive; perfectly soft with a light crispy crust.

    Garlic Butter Focaccia dish
  3. 3

    Pappardelle with Italian Sausage

    Saucy, flavorful, and satisfying; often described as a must-try.

    Pappardelle with Italian Sausage dish

Vibe: Romantic refuge, drinks languish

This place is an escape to a warm and cozy sanctuary, evoking a particularly romantic atmosphere conducive to enhancing your dining experience. However, this little Eden is often transformed into a raucous, crammed circus during peak hours that severely hampers the potential for a quiet, romantic date night. Also, don’t get your hopes up for a sophisticated wine night; the drink selection is limited and rather disappointing.

  • Great Ambiance

    Romantic, warm, and cozy ambiance consistently praised for enhancing dining experience.

  • Bad For Dates

    Noisy, cramped, rushed service detracted from date night experiences.

Perks: Seating so-so, dog delight

Don't expect an easy parking experience at Louise's Trattoria; it's rather hellish. You'd also have to bear with being unable to engage in pleasant conversations due to the noise, and making reservations seems to be an uphill battle. While the outdoor seating does offer a pleasant change, it often tends to get out of hand with the heat and space. The staff, however, generally provide reliable service and are keen on catering to all kinds of diets. What’s more, this place is paradise for your furry companions, going out of their way to provide our four-legged friends with their own space.

  • Great For Kids

    Staff accommodates children with menus and crayons, enhancing family dining.

  • Okay Service

    Service varies; sometimes excellent and quick, other times slow.

  • Hard To Hear

    Very noisy at peak hours, difficult to have conversations.