Casa Louie

We made a reservation which was easy to do a few hours earlier on the same day (weekday). The service was friendly! The food was pretty decent however my taste buds prefer a bit more flavor to the pasta, especially the gnocchi. We tried the spaghetti and gnocchi special. We wanted to try the pizza which looked nice (maybe next time). The fried calamari was good. The chocolate cheesecake was also on their specials menu, which was interesting.

Came to celebrate my mom earning her doctoral degree and could not have picked a better place both near our hotel and the ceremony, but then we were met with great service from Julia, and quality, well prepared, delicious food. It made for such a sweet ending to a celebratory day.

My friend and I decided to try Casa Louie, a fantastic Italian restaurant in our neighborhood. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, setting the tone for a delightful meal. The food was exceptional, with standout dishes like the delicious meatballs and tasty beet salad. Most importantly, the pizza did not disappoint - it was fresh, well-made, and truly showcased the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and culinary skill. Our server was attentive, friendly, and helped make our dining experience even more enjoyable. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we ordered the tiramisu. While I personally prefer it to be soaked in a bit more coffee, it was still a tasty treat. The restaurant's ambiance is inviting and cozy, making it an ideal spot for enjoying a meal with friends and loved ones. Although we found the temperature a little chilly during our visit, the atmosphere will be perfect for the summer months. One small suggestion for improvement would be to provide some heat source, such as a candle, to keep the pizzas warm as they're served on elevated trays. Overall, we had a splendid time at Casa Louie and highly recommend this gem to anyone seeking an authentic Italian dining experience in a warm, neighborhood setting.

We had great time, the waiter was very nice, had cute Italian accent and knew the menu very well to recommend us! The food itself was very good quality, we loved the eggplant parm. We booked a table 1hr before we go so although there was a line when we went there, we went straight inside to our table. Overall very cool vibe with traditional Italian food.

We discovered Casa Louie while walking around on Memorial Day with some friends and our four-legged companion. It caught our eye with its inviting outdoor seating, and we were lucky enough to snag a table right away. Bonus points for being dog-friendly! The brunch menu was our goldmine that day. Although not on the menu, their Frosé was available, and it was an absolute treat. A couple of friends opted for Aperol Spritz, and let’s just say, smiles all around. The food was a delightful surprise. We chose a mix of salads, and one adventurous friend went for the funghi omelette. To top it all off, we shared a platter of fresh fruit for the table. Each bite was bursting with freshness and flavor. I regret not remembering our waitress’s name because she truly provided top-notch service, adding to our delightful experience. Casa Louie is definitely a spot I’d recommend for a sunny afternoon brunch or even a cozy date. It's a gem where good vibes and great food come together seamlessly.

Casual Pizza-Pasta spot with a friendly team and a straightforward small menu. Service was attentive and food came out quickly. The latter is definitely overpriced, even for the area. You could easily find many other well known restaurants that serve a 14” pizza for well under $25 and a larger serving of mozzarella sandwiches. They seem to have gone a little too far on that but they’re new and might adjust. Overall, a good experience mainly because of the team and the causal yet inviting atmosphere. The way things stand, we don’t plan to come back.

I came across Casa Louie on Grubhub at just the right moment — I’d been feeling a little burned out on the usual Italian spots in the area, and this place caught my eye like a breath of fresh air. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi, the Hot Louie, the Mushroom Pie, and a Caesar Salad, and honestly? Everything exceeded expectations. The Shrimp Scampi was perfectly balanced — the shrimp were plump and juicy, with a garlic-white wine sauce that had depth but didn’t feel heavy. The pasta was al dente and tossed just right. Comforting and flavorful without trying too hard. The Hot Louie was bold and memorable — a satisfying mix of heat and richness, like a signature dish that actually deserves the title. It had this spicy-savory kick that kept me going back for another bite. The Mushroom Pie was earthy and luxurious. The crust was crisp on the outside, soft inside, and generously filled — the kind of dish that makes you slow down and appreciate every mouthful. Even the Caesar Salad was elevated — crisp romaine, a well-balanced dressing that wasn’t overly creamy, and just the right amount of tang. It actually held its own next to the richer mains. And this was all just delivery. The quality, the flavor, the care — it made me want to experience it properly, in person. So yeah, next stop: dining in at Casa Louie. I have a feeling this one’s going to become a regular spot.

Absolutely amazing experience both for dine in and take out. The food is was freshly made with 'love'. Everything tasted amazing 👏 and the service was the best. Our server Nicholas was knowledgeable, gave some great recommendations when we were in doubt and never once were we rushed or felt rushed. It was a very relaxed atmosphere. We felt like family. Will definitely be back again and have already shared experience with friends, family and coworkers ❤️

The four was absurdly AMAZING! We also got our food really fast and the waiters were really nice. Best Italian food I ever had in my life.

We live across the street from Casa Louie and have been six times. The food is consistently great! The pizza crust is so good, the chicken parm, the meatballs, the pasta- you can't go wrong. The cocktails are well balanced as well. But most importantly the service is EXCELLENT! Every server is so kind and attentive. They do a great job of coursing the meal and resetting the tables. The owner is always around-- observing and pitching in to support service, which is really inspiring as someone in the service industry. He is very kind and personable. They go above and beyond by recognizing us and adding special touches. Highly recommend!

My friend and I came here for a late lunch. There was some pretty good reviews so we wanted to check it out! First they said they were out of sangria :( so we both got spritzs instead. We decided to just order a bunch of tapas to try. First was the beef tartare. Pretty good but it was a little weird with the herb butter they put on top. Then we got potato bravas which was good but nothing special. They had a chicken skewer special which had Asian flavors. This was good since it tasted like teriyaki chicken but felt it was a bit out of place. We also got the Spanish omelette and tomato bread. Both were decent. The food was good but pretty standard in taste. It did fill our belly which makes the difference!

A nice newer addition to the neighborhood but the restaurant is still figuring out the kinks. Overall we were disappointed with the food and the service, we also found the restaurant to be pretty corporate -- felt more like a lunch restaurant for the nearby offices than a high quality neighborhood restaurant. One of the people in our party was gluten-free, most Italian restaurants have options, instead the server decided to lecture us on how Italian is very gluten heavy (shocker!) -- you'd think in this day and age they'd have a pasta or pizza base to accommodate. It's not like it's a choice. The rest of the food including pastas, salads and burrata was good.

Updated review since we went back for brunch. Still a solid spot! I really liked the focaccia that was used for the avocado toast and appreciated that they scrambled the eggs instead of poaching them per my request. Don't know how long this is going on but they offer a complimentary mimosa during brunch :)

Our first stop on our Gluten Free vacay. I'd marked this and downloaded a pic of the arugula pizza. It was everything I wanted, and twice the size I expected. It was a square thick crust deep dish pie. Enough for the two of us to share, with a small piece to eat for breakfast the next morning. I've thought about this pizza every day since. It was a hot day in June, and the a/c wasn't working well that day, but it didn't take away from the ambience, the service, or overall satisfaction.

I'm always in search of gluten-free pizza so I was so happy to see this pop-up on my feed and had to go try it. I was lucky enough to arrive when they had happy hour so they offered $10 glasses of wine. I started with the gluten-free Caesar salad and will say it was a bit salty. My friends ordered the calamari and loved it. We shared the pizza and it was so delicious especially if you order their homemade ranch on the side to dip. My friend ordered the shrimp pasta, which was supposed to be a scampi, but it was not exactly that flavor palette so she didn't enjoy it. They were super accommodating to her and offered to give her something else instead or take it off the bill, which was very nice of them. The restaurant itself is very spacious and seems to be able to accommodate larger groups. I will definitely be back to try more of their gluten-free pizzas.

Simply an amazing experience here at Casa Louie. Each meal was so tasty and filling, ingredients were fresh. Shoutout to my server Amelio and manager David for your suggestions and just making me feel valued. Not pictured was my dessert the gelato with sea salt and olive oil . I've been back 4 times already since this visit last week

I am the biggest pizza snob and I must say that Casa Louie is TOP TIER!! one of the more elite pizzas I've had. The aesthetic, the undercarriage, the crisp, the tang of the sauce. Portnoy would easily put this in the 9's. Elite pizza in an upscale environment. Run don't walk!! And PS everything else on the menu is just as elite!

The staff at Case Louie were absolutely fantastic! And a huge thanks to Ben for making our evening so special. We followed his recommendations and got the meatballs, hot honey pizza pie, and a side of broccolini to share. Everything we had was absolutely delicious, and the Sicilian style pizza had a unique paramsen crust.

Fabulous experience!! Delicious pizza (Sicilian or regular), pasta, salads. Service was excellent. Same owners as Friedmans. Will be back soon & highly recommend!! Note for GF/celiacs: a lot of the menu is or can be GF. The waiter was very knowledgeable & explained that the kitchen is a shared space but they have a separate preparation area and separate utensils for the GF items. The oven is shared with regular pizza but the GF pizza is cooked separately on its own tray. We had beet & burrata salad, mushroom pizza & carbonara pasta and it was all *excellent*. The pizza dough is made in house from Californian GF flour mixed with buckwheat flour and it's a lot like focaccia. It's phenomenal!! So excited to eat this. No side effects. And the food comes with GF flags.

I really enjoyed Casa Louie! We walked in with no reservation on a Thursday around 5:30 and were able to be seated right away. By the time we left it was full! The staff was super friendly and efficient. We started out with the Spiced Olives and the Calamari and both were great. The Calamari was perfectly crispy and came with pepers so it was slightly spicy, which we really enjoyed. The olives weren't overly pickled and had a nice smooth flavor. For our main we got the Sicilian Style Vodka Pie. I expected it to be spicy, but it wasn't spicy and more on the sweet side, overall it was delicious. We asked for extra parmesan which I expected out of a shaker but it was ground in front of us! We also got the Shrimp Scampi and the pasta was al dente and the shrimp well cooked, with a light flavor. We got the broccolini on the side and thought it was perfectly cooked and delicious. For desert we tried the vanilla gelato, without any toppings, and enjoyed how creamy it was. Overall I enjoyed this place and will be coming back. The ambiance was nice and saw a lot of friend groups getting together here!

Solid spot for pizza!!! You must order the cacio pepe pizza!! I saw a review below that they didn't have many gluten free options so they must have changed that because they now have a ton! My GF friend said the sicilian crust was one the best shes had! Great espresso and dirty martinis!

Service was excellent as was the food We went for Sunday brunch and everyone gets a free mamosa The severs and hosts were wonderful We even got two free tiramisu

Food was amazing. We ate everything. We had pizza, meatballs, Chicken parm, pasta and all were great. Definitely recommend

So happy this place opened on the west side. The food is incredible. Amazing pizzas, pastas and salads. Great cocktails. Chill vibe. Already have been here 3x in the last month. Everything has been so delicious. Consistently great each time. Great job!!!

Amazing food and amazing service! Highly recommend the Hot Louie Sicilian square pie, carbonara pasta, and olive oil gelato. But what truly made our night was our server, Ben - a sweet, energetic Italian man who greeted us right away with a joyful "Buona sera!" and had the most amazing energy. He was so nice and attentive, and made us smile every time he came by. The ambiance is perfect for a date night and I loved the decor and prints they had. The manager was great too. Can't wait to come back!

Best shrimp scampi I have ever had. The pasta was amazing, the sauce was incredible, and even the shrimp themselves were cooked to perfection. Also had the pizza and the rigatoni pasta, which were equally as good. We had the sweetest waitress and the host himself doted on us. Tiramisu was creamy and delicious. 10 out of 10!!! Amazing service.

Amazing food! Very happy with our experience after coming from from California, we wanted to try a hella kitchen and it met expectations and more!

While the service was good; I can't recommend the shrimp scampi. I had read here that it was great, not true. Who ever heard of shrimp Scampi with no garlic!!?? There were 5 large shrimp on top of some noodles and white beans in a bland white sauce. Very boring. The mixed salad was OK, but, nothing special. I won't be back.

Created a yelp purely just to give them 1 star. Never rated any other restaurant before. Should tell you enough about the spot if you go.

What a hidden gem in the Hells Kitchen neighborhood. My wife and I came on a Thursday night and it was such a great vibe. Don't be fooled by this place, the chef running the kitchen has a long excellent background working with top notch Italian chefs from all over the US. As we decided on our drinks which were awesome and priced great for NYC. As we discussed how to take on the menu, we started with the meatballs as an appetizer. They were delicious with the slightest hint of a kick, it was perfect. We then got the eggplant parm which is a straight up classic and made perfectly. The sauce is sweet and you can taste the tomato flavor. The bolognese was an incredible. The combination of the ingredients with that meat sauce was rich, buttery, had a great texture and cooked to perfection. We were pretty hungry by then but had to try the pizza which could be one of the top spots in NYC alone. The pizza is their secret but not so secret weapon. Do not sleep on this place, it's going to get packed soon, get there now to try it!

Probably one of the best pizzas I've had in a while. I sat at the bar and started with a delicious cocktail. Staff was very friendly and knowledgable. Space is welcoming and modern. Will be back! Great addition to the neighborhood!

We ordered two pizzas for delivery. The thin crust extra crispy tomato pizza and the thin crust extra crispy broccoli pizza were delicious! The delivery was on time. Look forward to ordering again!

Love this new neighborhood spot so much! Pizza is AMAZING, pasta is al dente, everything is so fresh! Will be here all the time. Be sure to get the fried calamari

Amazing restaurant! They have the best gluten free pizza!! The crust was thick and delicious. They offer gluten free pasta and a few appetizers. 10/10 recommend

My family and I stopped in here tonight while on vacation in NYC. My son and I had the pizza, my daughter had the pasta carbonara, and my wife had the ravioli... the staff was friendly or courteous, the service was fast, and the place was clean. We started with calamari, with the jalapeños, some cappers, and red pepper, it had a very unique tasty spice to it... the pizza was fantastic, it was very tasty and light... had a great crust, no flop, not greasy... I'm a Chicago pizza guy by preference, so this sort of pizza isn't really up my alley typically, but it was so good!! My wife and daughter both really enjoyed their meals as well. Save a few slices of pizza we couldn't finish (I'd say the pizza would feed 3) there were no left overs. The portions were the perfect size.... My son already wants to go back tomorrow. This place was super tasty, and a few blocks outside of Times Square so it also avoids the crowds. I never leave reviews either but felt this place deserved one !

had the upside down pizza and it was great! the crust is amazing: light, crunchy, melt in your mouth. the carmelized cheese made me think of bacon. so yummy. Ben was our waiter and the best, friendly, professional and dropping off little bits of Sicilian flavored short stories while servicing our table. this is a new go to spot for me. it's perfect for Sunday night dinners. very open, airy space with plenty of light. a nice spot too to sit and watch people and traffic go by