Louise's Trattoria

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.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“love eating on both the patio and the inside of the restaurant - both offer great dining atmosphere.” “nice presentation and atmosphere, an overall very pleasant dining experience.” “We've been coming to this Louise's location consistently for over ten years and been constantly impressed my the excellent food and service each time.”
dessert	50.0% positive	“Good food, good service, good tea, good coffee, great desserts.” “The crab cakes were mediocre.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Good food, good service, good tea, good coffee, great desserts.”
food quality	75.0% positive	“We'll definitely be back and we recommend this place for a great, affordable, and delicious lunch.” “We shared a full serving of the Goat Cheese w/ sundried tomato salad which was excellent!” “Their warm foccacia bread is always yummy!” “People are great & the food is nice.” “The crab cakes were mediocre.” “Good food, good service, good tea, good coffee, great desserts.” “The food was bad: the pasta doughy tasting and the parmigan was greasy.” “Best Italiam food in LA!” “On my last visit to Louise's, the food was fantastic and yummy as usual.” “Bad service, bad food” “Louise's BBQ chicken chopped salad is really good.” “oh well, at least the bread was good.” “Salads are great (the goat cheese and sun dried tomato in particular) and service is superb.” “The pasta here sucks!” “They have a new menu and everything we ordered was fresh & outstanding and the prices are reasonable.” “The kids menu is pretty good and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get.” “The soup and salad lunch special here is the best - so many great options to choose from.” “great service, food presentation” “The Parpadelle with Sausage is the best pasta in town and the price is right.” “Consistent value and good food.” “We've been coming to this Louise's location consistently for over ten years and been constantly impressed my the excellent food and service each time.” “Everything on the menu is delicious.” “I'm not a big fan of chain food, but there's something to be said for Louise's, especially if you're enjoying one of their meals in a private booth at the Derby or if you take advantage of their delivery service.” “The bolognese was average, and the linguini that my sister had tasted like greased boiled noodles with a few chopped tomatoes thrown it -- absolutely tasteless and according to her (and me) the worst pasta dish we've ever had!” “It was our first visit and the food was great!” “Good food always.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The soup and salad lunch special here is the best - so many great options to choose from.” “They have a new menu and everything we ordered was fresh & outstanding and the prices are reasonable.” “Everything on the menu is delicious.” “The kids menu is pretty good and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“We'll definitely be back and we recommend this place for a great, affordable, and delicious lunch.”
service	84.61999893188477% positive	“My server was helpful and very professional, the service here is great in general.” “Our favorite waitress, Senait, is amazing!” “great service, food presentation” “We've been coming to this Louise's location consistently for over ten years and been constantly impressed my the excellent food and service each time.” “Our favorite waitress is Seniat - ask for her if you get a chance.” “Good food, good service, good tea, good coffee, great desserts.” “I'm not a big fan of chain food, but there's something to be said for Louise's, especially if you're enjoying one of their meals in a private booth at the Derby or if you take advantage of their delivery service.” “Bad service, bad food” “Salads are great (the goat cheese and sun dried tomato in particular) and service is superb.” “Anthony was a very good and his service was excellent.” “haven't had such bad service in a long time.” “When we were greeted at the door, the hostess was very friendly and welcoming - being remembered at the restaurant is always a plus.” “The taste and presentation of our meals were really impressive and the service was excellent as well.”
value	100.0% positive	“Consistent value and good food.” “We'll definitely be back and we recommend this place for a great, affordable, and delicious lunch.” “The kids menu is pretty good and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get.” “People love this place because it is cheap.” “She checked back on us often, got our order right and always had a smile on even though we were a huge party that all came at different times.” “Good value for great portions” “They have a new menu and everything we ordered was fresh & outstanding and the prices are reasonable.” “The Parpadelle with Sausage is the best pasta in town and the price is right.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“haven't had such bad service in a long time.”

05/26/12

Really reasonable prices for good

by KatieHolland

Really reasonable prices for good portions. Go for the pastas dishes, everything is fresh and sauces are seasoned just right!

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07/07/09

Been coming here over 10 years

by melmeloh

We've been coming to this Louise's location consistently for over ten years and been constantly impressed my the excellent food and service each time. Our favorite waitress is Seniat - ask for her if you get a chance. I love eating on both the patio and the inside of the restaurant - both offer great dining atmosphere.

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06/11/09

great in general

by deniseaby

On my last visit to Louise's, the food was fantastic and yummy as usual... nice presentation and atmosphere, an overall very pleasant dining experience. My server was helpful and very professional, the service here is great in general.

Pros: presentation and atmosphere

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06/08/09

great lunch special

by hbruces

The soup and salad lunch special here is the best - so many great options to choose from. My wife ordered the crab cake appetizer, which is reasonably priced and exceptionally good. We'll definitely be back and we recommend this place for a great, affordable, and delicious lunch.

Pros: price, food, very affordable
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05/04/09

other restaurants take note!

by edithg

Our favorite waitress, Senait, is amazing! For over 10 years she has been our server as she changed locations - we've followed her from place to place. The entire team of staff members is wonderful here - other restaurants need to take note!

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05/26/12

Really reasonable prices for good

by KatieHolland

07/07/09

Been coming here over 10 years

by melmeloh

06/11/09

great in general

by deniseaby

06/08/09

great lunch special

by hbruces

05/04/09

other restaurants take note!

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