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Café Lou Lou
Selected by LEO & Louisville Magazine reader's polls as "Best New restaurant 2005", Café Lou Lou offers casual dining in a funky pop art space. Food is fabulously eclectic & servings are generous. Please call for availability for larger parties.
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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(18)
- great for lunch(13)
- good for groups(12)
- kid-friendly(11)
- hot spot(7)
Café Lou Lou Reviews List
Review 1 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Dining with the Family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went with our children and the noise level didn't leave us feeling like our rambunctious 4 year old was out of place. The ambiance wasn't too loud, it was just right.
The food was very good. I had the special, a salmon filet, and my wife had a pasta dish. We both enjoyed it. We also had the shrimp & grits (a little two runny for my taste, but good) and the breadsticks with the cajun spread and salsa and that was fantastic."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Yummy to the tummy; loud to the ear
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was, as usual, very good. It was a Friday night crowd ... and it was crowded. The acoustics at Lou Lou's are poor and when the restaurant is crowded it is really loud. We took an out-of-town guest to dinner for what we thought would be a nice quiet conversation. Due to the popularity of Lou Lou's ... having a conversation was difficult at best.
I believe they have attempted to buffer the sound somewhat, but it wasn't effective with a full house."
I believe they have attempted to buffer the sound somewhat, but it wasn't effective with a full house."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service and Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Huge fan of the pasta carbonara, which can easily be split. Service was great; we sat at a high top in the bar and the staff is very friendly."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't Bother.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Shredded sandwich meat in my $16 pasta entree, really? You couldn't cook a real chicken breast in my Chicken Piccata Pasta? Instead, I got shaved and shredded, processed, chicken sandwich meat. The server was friendly, but she was rushing to turn our table. This is a bar that happens to serve pizza and tries to serve food like a restaurant. It failed on all counts. Don't bother. Eat elsewhere."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cafe Lou Lou has been one
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cafe Lou Lou has been one of our go to places and a place that we recommend and take other couples to eat. This time we had a not so great experience. First of all the took off my favorite menu item - the ravoli with shrimp in the vodka cream sauce. I ordered the pesto shrimp special and it was lacking in flavor. Also we normally get great service and this time our waitress didn't seem thrilled to be there and didn't come by the table very often or even ask hour our food was even though she recommended special to me to see if I liked. To top it off off their Louisville Original card system was down and we didn't get to add points to our card on that visit. They did note on the receipt about it so we can bring back next visit."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
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Review 6 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great dinner at Cafe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great dinner at Cafe Lou Lou and our server was very attentive. The food was really good however my daughter ordered a little pizza with 3 toppings and it ended up costing over $17. I had chicken bowtie pasta with blue cheese and it was delicious! If we lived in Louisville, I would definitely go back. My only "complaint" would be the noise level. It was very loud. There seemed to be an abundance of not-very-well-behaved children screaming and I felt like we were shouting at each other to be heard. Perhaps it would be less noisy at lunch? Overall, a tasty dinner."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu - artichoke spinach wrap was excellent. Appreciated the owners recommendations as we were headed to Nashville"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Loud, busy, bar/dining area
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loud, busy, bar/dining area too close together for good eating vs. drinking. menue looks great but mixed feelings, my wife's pasta meal was good but mind was not and I could not finish it. Couple with us had same experience also."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good neighborhood choice
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had lunch at Cafe Lou Lou and thought the food was good. Not the best italian restaurant in louisville, but good service and lots of choices for anyone on the menu."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always awesome! Consistent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always awesome! Consistent great food and service."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was an enjoyable experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was an enjoyable experience. The portions were huge, but I thought the restaurant was pretty noisey."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always good food.....laarge
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always good food.....laarge portions - enough for another meal!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and menu selection.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and menu selection. Prices are also good"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a great place for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great place for friends to meet. If you're looking for a good calzone....this one is to die for."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great way to start the year!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our family enjoyed dinner on New Year's Day this year, with four generations at the table. Cafe Lou Lou was perfect - good food, service, and a comfortable and warm ambience."
Dined on 01/01/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was half price wine on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was half price wine on Wednesday night. Love the Cafe Lou Lou Pizza and the Caesar's Salad !! A great place for a Girls' Night Out!!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for Café Lou Lou
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Server helped us out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Server helped us out and watched over us. I had the Ceasar Salad, which was OK, They served a heap of chicken, too much actually. Everyone was courteous. I split a meatball sandwhich as well, which was delivered, hot. Remember, this place is casual. Everything came out as it was presented in the menu. You get what you pay for here."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Café Lou Lou
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic