Louie

4.3

13 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–4:45 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

Experiences

2/3 Courses Lunch & Pre-Theatre Menu
£28.00 - £35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for lunch Thursday and Friday between 12 PM and 3 PM or indulge in our Pre-Theatre menu from Tuesday to Saturday between 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Savour delicious dishes like our Louisiana Style Caesar Salad and Jazzy New Orleans Chicken. Our menu features a delightful selection of French-inspired starters, mains, and desserts with a New Orleans twist, all served in beautiful surroundings. Conveniently located in the heart of the West End, we’re just a 3-minute walk from iconic theatres like the Palace, Saint Martin’s, Cambridge, and Apollo.
Group Sharing Menu A
£75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
French Baguette & Butter Selection of Carlingford Oysters (GF) (Supp £5 pp) 1ST WAVE Tuna Crostini, Sea Beans, Smoked Paprika Aïoli Baby Lettuce Hearts, Cashew Dressing, Croûtons (VE) 2ND WAVE Celeriac Pastrami, Truffle Mayo, Toasted Pine Nuts (VE) Maryland Corn & White Crab Cake, Lobster Aïoli Beetroot & Roquefort Cheese Salad, Pistachio Nuts (V, GF) 3RD WAVE Butternut Squash Risotto, Rocket Pesto, Pumpkin Seeds (VE) Jazzy New Orleans Chicken Supreme, Creamy Spinach (GF) French Fries (VE, GF) Green Lettuce Salad (VE, GF) 4TH & FINAL WAVE Chouquettes, Bourbon Custard, Cherry Sauce (V) Pecan Pie, Caramel Curd, Spiced Pecans
Group Sharing Menu B
£95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
French Baguette & Butter 1ST WAVE Grilled Leeks Vinaigrette, Macadamia Nuts, Raspberry Vinaigrette (V, GF) Baby Lettuce Hearts, Cashew Dressing, Croûtons (VE) Cold Smoked Salmon, Escabeche Vegetables, Dill & Avocado Yogurt (GF) 2ND WAVE Tartar of Beef, Honey Cured Egg Yolk, Crostini Tuna Crostini, Sea Beans, Smoked Paprika Aïoli Salt Baked Beetroot Salad, Roquefort Dressing, Pistachio Nuts (V, GF) 3RD WAVE Slow Cooked Iberico Cheeks, Truffle Grits, Orange Gremolata (GF) Shrimp Creole Macaroni, Herb Crumb Butternut Squash Risotto, Rocket Pesto, Pumpkin Seeds (VE) French Fries (VE, GF) Green Lettuce Salad (VE, GF) 4TH & FINAL WAVE Chouquettes, Bourbon Custard, Cherry Sauce (V) Lemon Tart, Italian Meringue (V)

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
Great for brunch
West End London
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Louie offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like "butternut risotto" and "Colette cocktail." Guests rave about the "super welcoming, very friendly and professional" staff, charming ambiance, and expertly crafted cocktails. The "mezcal martini" and "Celeriac Pastrami" are highlights, with a great selection of wines enhancing the experience.

13 Reviews

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Doug
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience and the staff made us feel very special. Food was outstanding!
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kay
VIP
London
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at Louie and I will definitely be back.. highly recommend the butternut risotto and the Colette cocktail
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Emily
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience yesterday at Louie. The food was excellent as were the staff. They really were super welcoming, very friendly and professional. We were a table of 12 and everyone said how good the day was. We had Group Sharing Menu A - would highly recommend.
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Andrew
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointed with the small portion of gumbo.
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JaneM
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 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
4 reviews
2.0
4 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
5 reviews
5.0
5 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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FAQs

Louie is rated 4.3 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

13-15 West Street, London, WC2H 9NE

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–4:45 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

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Additional information

2/3 Courses Lunch & Pre-Theatre Menu

Group Sharing Menu A

Group Sharing Menu B

To Share

Bread, Grissini, Smoked Mackerel Pate & Taggiasca Olive Tapenade

Starters

Crab Cakes

Foie Gras Terrine

Scallops Ceviche

Heritage Carrots Salad

Goat's Cheese Mousse

Mains

Lobster Thermidor

Brillat Savarin Risotto

Hazelnut Crusted Turbot

Chicken Breast

To Share

Chateaubriand (Supp. of £15 per Person)

Whole Grilled Seabass (Supp. of £15 per Person)

Sides

Pomme Gauffrette£6.00

Broccolini & Almond£6.00

Red Oak Lettuce£6.00

Desserts

Le Coeur de Valentin

Délice Chocolat

L'Exotique

Fromages Affinés

Petit Fours

Mini Choux

Pâte de Fruit

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