Louise's Trattoria

(310) 394-8888

1008 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403 34.0292 -118.4988

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Neighborhoods: Wilshire Montana, West LA

louises.com

Years in business

Established in 1985

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 11:00am-10:00pm

Fri & Sat 11:00am-10:30pm

Sunday 12:00pm-10:00pm

Price:

$

Last updated 6.08.11

Category:

Restaurants, Wholesale Importers

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Italian

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What People Are Saying About Louise's Trattoria

Featured Review

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In Short – This SoCal mini-chain uses blond-wood tables, cheery primary-colored details and piped-in hits from Sinatra to Armstrong to bring new meaning to the phrase "happy meal." Families and low-key diners are endlessly plied with herb-encrusted focaccia and olive oil. Wood-fired pizzas are topped with California-style ingredients (bean sprouts, Asiago cheese). Other Americanized Italian fare includes lunchtime favorites like finely chopped salads and dinner entrees such as grilled salmon with artichoke relish and a slate of seasonal pasta dishes.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “LOve this cozy littlel place!”
  2. “Overpriced but a nice atmosphere, cozy and friendly.”
  3. “Perfect cozy date spot that is affordable and an absolutely wonderful dining experience.”
  4. “The fettucine is excellent, the atmosphere is cozy, quaint, and laid back, and the service is excellent.”
  5. “We come here for the excellent food and atmosphere but the service really makes our dining experience complete.”
  6. “The lighting was romantic.”
  7. “can be a harsh critic but the food was good, the prices reasonable, and the atmosphere was nice.”
  8. “nice location”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “One of the waiters here, Peter, is always extra friendly and on the ball with drink refills.”
  2. “Nice wine list as well.”
food quality
97.37000465393066% positive
  1. “Although, I did love the bread.”
  2. “The food was great, the people were nice and the music was hip.”
  3. “All the pasta dishes are excellent - and of course the foccacia bread they give you is very tasty.”
  4. “can be a harsh critic but the food was good, the prices reasonable, and the atmosphere was nice.”
  5. “Our service was excellent and the food was awesome.”
  6. “This is a nice little place to sit and relax and have a nice Italian meal.”
  7. “Very delicious bread!”
  8. “The service here is wonderful and the food is consistently good.”
  9. “The food was great.”
  10. “It's good enough to be an appetizer, and the pizza's are DELISH!”
  11. “great food and service”
  12. “He along with management and busboy, not to mention the delicious food, has the Louise's on Montana our favorite spot to dine!”
  13. “Overall the food is tasty, but if you order pastas, be prepared to have them thoroughly drenched in oil.”
  14. “Always terrific - great food, great service.”
  15. “The food is excellent, but the waitstaff is even better - very attentive.”
  16. “The food is excellent.”
  17. “Quite tasty food here.”
  18. “We come here for the excellent food and atmosphere but the service really makes our dining experience complete.”
  19. “The food is good, but it's nothing to rave about.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “As usual your restaurant on Montana gives us locals a first rate menu with excellent friendly service from Peter.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “highly recommend Louise's to anyone looking for a good California Italian place in Santa Monica.”
  2. “This is a nice little place to sit and relax and have a nice Italian meal.”
service
94.11999702453613% positive
  1. “One of the waiters here, Peter, is always extra friendly and on the ball with drink refills.”
  2. “This Louise's has an amazing waiter by the name of Peter.”
  3. “We come here for the excellent food and atmosphere but the service really makes our dining experience complete.”
  4. “The service here is wonderful and the food is consistently good.”
  5. “The dinner was amazing with top notch service.”
  6. “Always terrific - great food, great service.”
  7. “The fettucine is excellent, the atmosphere is cozy, quaint, and laid back, and the service is excellent.”
  8. “The food was great, the people were nice and the music was hip.”
  9. “Our service was excellent and the food was awesome.”
  10. “The portions aren't that great, but good service.”
  11. “great food and service”
  12. “excellent service”
  13. “As usual your restaurant on Montana gives us locals a first rate menu with excellent friendly service from Peter.”
  14. “The service was outstanding.”
  15. “Our waiter, Peter greeted us with a welcoming, friendly smile.”
  16. “Overpriced but a nice atmosphere, cozy and friendly.”
  17. “The food is excellent, but the waitstaff is even better - very attentive.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “The Cobb Salad is perfect for lunch - huge portions and a very reasonable price tag.”
  2. “can be a harsh critic but the food was good, the prices reasonable, and the atmosphere was nice.”
  3. “Perfect cozy date spot that is affordable and an absolutely wonderful dining experience.”
  4. “The portions aren't that great, but good service.”
3 Star Rating: Average

07/12/11

this place is just ok.

by MasakoT at Citysearch

Santa Monica For some reason I want to rate this 3 3/4 stars... almost 4 stars :) First let's say that Montana Ave is a nice section of Santa Monica - there are a few choices to grab a bite to eat. I ran in for a quick early dinner with a co-worker and found myself stuffed! We started with the Fritto Mista, Zucchini, Shrimp and seasoning.. I love Zucchini and it would have been so easy to blow this appetizer and it was very good. I ordered the Chicken Parmigana and my friend ordered the Chicken Balsamico.. I liked her order better as my Chicken Parm was just good. I would say that the service was good, but the resturan was busy so it took a little while to receive our food. For the money, I would most certainly make it back!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/14/09

Ask for Peter

by Rebecr at Citysearch

This Louise's has an amazing waiter by the name of Peter. We come here for the excellent food and atmosphere but the service really makes our dining experience complete. Peter's recommendations are always spot on! He is one of the reasons why we have been such loyal customers throughout the years. I highly recommend Louise's to anyone looking for a good California Italian place in Santa Monica.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/09

Perfect for Lunch

by NichiB at Citysearch

I eat here about once a week - I work just down the street. The Cobb Salad is perfect for lunch - huge portions and a very reasonable price tag. Of course, the service makes it just that much better.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/06/09

Best Bread!

by MaryWho at Citysearch

Very delicious bread! One of the waiters here, Peter, is always extra friendly and on the ball with drink refills. He is very attentive, but not overwhelming as some waiters can be. The pasta dishes here really stand out, the portions are very sizable (enough for leftovers or splitting) and are also very well priced for today's economy.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/08/09

excellent service

by parvinl at Citysearch

As usual your restaurant on Montana gives us locals a first rate menu with excellent friendly service from Peter. Keep up the good standards.

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The Details on Louise's Trattoria

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • excellent friendly service
  • nice atmosphere
  • absolutely wonderful dining experience
  • favorite california italian place
  • very delicious bread
  • delish pizza
  • affordable spot
  • not great service
  • favorite restaurant
  • amazing waiter
  • excellent pasta dishes
  • nice italian meal
  • romantic lighting
  • very reasonable price tag
  • good standards
  • perfect cobb salad
  • nice wine
  • terrific joey
  • huge portions
  • order pastas
  • not love californiastyle lasagna
  • nice location
  • nice little place
  • recommend lasagna
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