Louie

4.4

9 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Great for brunch
Fancy
Lively

Located in a historic 19th century townhouse, the Louie restaurant and Alligator Bar represent a lawless drift into a world of sensual and joyful moments without the constraints of form. Enjoy the live music, the sophisticated surroundings and a carefully curated French menu with a New Orleans twist in the heart of London, just moments away from Covent Garden and Soho

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
020 8057 6500
Website
https://louie-london.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
13-15 West Street, London, WC2H 9NE
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters - Maldon (ENG)£4.00
Oysters - Carlingford (IRL)£5.50
Oysters - Gillardeau (FR)£6.50
Prawn Cocktail£15.00
Ginger Sauce
Seabream Ceviche£16.00
Charred Cucumber, Sea Herbs & Yuzu Dressing (GF)
Tuna Crostini£16.00
Sea Beans & Smoked Paprika Aïoli
Cold Smoked Salmon£16.00
Escabeche & Avocado Yoghurt (GF)
Oscietra Prestige Caviar (30Gr)£85.00
Blinis & Crème Fraîche
Oscietra Prestige Caviar (50Gr)£135.00
Blinis & Crème Fraîche
3 Gillardeau Oysters & a Glass of Krüg Grande Cuvée 171ème Édition£55.00

Small Plates

Tartar of Beef & Honey Cured Egg Yolk£16.00
Pickles & French Baguette Crostini
Oyster Po'Boy Éclair£16.00
Choux Dough, Fried Oysters & Crystal Mayo
Celeriac Pastrami£10.00
Soya Cured Pastrami, Truffle Mayo, Toasted Pine Nuts & Miso Dressing (VE)
Maryland Corn & White Crab Cake£19.00
Southern Trinity & Lobster Aïoli
Lobster Roll£26.00
Brioche, Dill Mayo & Potato Crisps
Leek & Potato Soup£9.00
Cayenne Oil & Crispy Potato (VE) (GF)
Truffle & Burrata Pizza£20.00
Truffle Sauce, Burrata & Scallions (V)

Salads

Beetroot & Roquefort Cheese£11.00
Baked Beetroot, Roquefort Dressing & Pistachios (V) (GF)
Baby Lettuce Hearts, Cashew£14.00
Croûtons, Vegan Cheese & Cashew Dressing (VE)

Mains

Butternut Squash Risotto£19.00
Barley, Rocket Pesto & Pumpkin Seeds (VE)
Kohlrabi Fondant£21.00
Miso Glaze, Fennel Velouté & Pistachios (VE) (GF)
Seafood Gumbo£29.00
Shrimp & Andouille Sausage, Fried Okra & Pecan Rice
Roasted Halibut£33.00
Sauteed Swiss Chard, Girolle Mushrooms & Sauce Américaine
Iberico Pig Cheeks & Langoustines£36.00
Braised Kohlrabi & Collard Greens (GF)
Monkfish Tail - Grilled or Meunière£32.00
Confit Fennel Frills, Lilliput Capers (GF)
Black Angus Fillet of Beef£36.00
Confit Shallots, Baby Watercress & Red Wine or Peppercorn Sauce (GF)
New Orleans Style BBQ Lobster & Shrimps£42.00
Hens of Wood Mushroom, Toasted Baguette & Creole Spiced Butter Sauce

To Share

Westholme Bone-In Ribeye (18/100Gr)£18.00
Peppercorn Sauce & Béarnaise (GF)
Seabass en Papillote£45.00
Fennel, Grapes, CHerry Tomato & Sauce Vierge (GF)

Sides

French Fries£7.00
(VE)
Green Lettuce Salad£6.00
(VE)
Creole Spiced Ratatouille£8.00
(V)
French Baguette & Butter£5.00
(V)

Desserts

The Fresh Palate£10.00
Citrus Tartare, Earl Grey Cream, Basil & Lemon Sorbet, Basil Sugar Tuille (VE)
Southern Pecan Pie£11.00
Cream, Spiced Pecan
Banana Foster Cheesecake£11.00
Banana Brûlée, Salted Peanuts, Spicy Rum Caramel Sauce
Pavlova£11.00
Cherry Compote, Cherry Sorbet & Cherry Coulis
Warm Chocolate Fondant£14.00
Pistachio Ice Cream

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

JM
JaneM
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We dined here as a good and the food/atmosphere was fantastic when celebrating a birthday!
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Matthew
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely service from Gloria and expertly crafted cocktail—the mezcal martini was a standout. The food had a beautiful balance of flavours, leaving me satisfied without feeling overly full. The Celeriac Pastrami was a highlight—lovely and creamy, making for a fantastic vegan option. A delightful experience overall!
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Phil
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Louie was so lovely. Our server was super welcoming and the food delicious… we’ll be back!
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Zehra
VIP
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very bad service, sold out items on the menu on a Saturday evening, not worth it.
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Dan
Cambridge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Risotto undercooked, explained at the time but not taken off bill. Pointless langoustines in a difficult to eat pot pork dish. Starters were nice but the standard has gone hugely downhill in the last year. Nice drinks but not worth anywhere near £250 for 2 people."
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Metincan
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at this French restaurant! The staff was incredibly helpful in guiding us to choose the perfect wine to pair with the freshest oysters we’ve had in a long time. The ambiance was charming, and we can’t wait to come back for one of their live music events. Highly recommend!
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Roy
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Seating was not comfortable. I don’t understand why restaurants’ use small sofas rather than chairs. We we also squeezed onto a table which would be comfortable for 4, it didn’t really work for 5! Food was good, but the above meant we left feeling the experience could have been much better.
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Thomas
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience before going to theatre. Definitely recommend it
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james
Philadelphia
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant service, nice food, interesting wine list (who knew they make blaufrankisch in eastern LI?). We picked at random and it was a good choice after a sad funeral
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FAQs

Louie is rated 4.4 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

13-15 West Street, London, WC2H 9NE

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://louie-london.com/
Phone number
020 8057 6500

Louie

Make a reservation

Additional information

Raw Bar

Oysters - Maldon (ENG)£4.00

Oysters - Carlingford (IRL)£5.50

Oysters - Gillardeau (FR)£6.50

Prawn Cocktail£15.00

Seabream Ceviche£16.00

Tuna Crostini£16.00

Cold Smoked Salmon£16.00

Oscietra Prestige Caviar (30Gr)£85.00

Oscietra Prestige Caviar (50Gr)£135.00

3 Gillardeau Oysters & a Glass of Krüg Grande Cuvée 171ème Édition£55.00

Small Plates

Tartar of Beef & Honey Cured Egg Yolk£16.00

Oyster Po'Boy Éclair£16.00

Celeriac Pastrami£10.00

Maryland Corn & White Crab Cake£19.00

Lobster Roll£26.00

Leek & Potato Soup£9.00

Truffle & Burrata Pizza£20.00

Salads

Beetroot & Roquefort Cheese£11.00

Baby Lettuce Hearts, Cashew£14.00

Mains

Butternut Squash Risotto£19.00

Kohlrabi Fondant£21.00

Seafood Gumbo£29.00

Roasted Halibut£33.00

Iberico Pig Cheeks & Langoustines£36.00

Monkfish Tail - Grilled or Meunière£32.00

Black Angus Fillet of Beef£36.00

New Orleans Style BBQ Lobster & Shrimps£42.00

To Share

Westholme Bone-In Ribeye (18/100Gr)£18.00

Seabass en Papillote£45.00

Sides

French Fries£7.00

Green Lettuce Salad£6.00

Creole Spiced Ratatouille£8.00

French Baguette & Butter£5.00

Desserts

The Fresh Palate£10.00

Southern Pecan Pie£11.00

Banana Foster Cheesecake£11.00

Pavlova£11.00

Warm Chocolate Fondant£14.00

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