Louie’s Italian American Review - East End - Houston - The Infatuation

"When the mood calls for warm lighting, crisp cocktails made by candlelight, and a mountain of red sauce, we turn to Louie’s, a warm Italian American spot in the Second Ward. Eating here feels like you’re enjoying a romantic home-cooked meal without having to do the dishes afterwards. That’s why most folks dining here are on at least their third date, and if they’re not, they’re probably sitting across from someone they’ve known for a decade. While you might see a few couples canoodling on the same side of the table, you can get just as cozy with the chicken parmesan that looks like it belongs in a dinner scene of The Sopranos, and the meatballs that are each the size of your fist. Add in a slab of buttery garlic bread and make googly eyes at your special someone while you two split a fluffy tiramisu. From the moment you step into Louie’s to your last spoonful of gelato, the quaint and effortlessly romantic energy of this place wraps you up and only turns you loose in time for you to waddle your car, stuffed with pasta. Come to Louie’s when you and your boo want to be wined, and dined or when you’re in the mood for a killer lasagna. Or both. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel" - Gianni Greene