LOULOU
French restaurant · Chelsea
176 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Highlights
Discover a vibrant two-level French bistro in Chelsea where whimsical cocktails and cozy, floral decor set the stage for delightful dinners and photogenic brunches.
Discover a vibrant two-level French bistro in Chelsea where whimsical cocktails and cozy, floral decor set the stage for delightful dinners and photogenic brunches.
"This fairly new French bistro in Chelsea is raising money to fund meal deliveries to staff at New York Presbyterian and Columbia University’s ICU. You can learn more about the campaign and donate on their GoFundMe page here. And, if you live in Chelsea and are looking for a mushroom flatbread and a big salad, Loulou has delivery or pick-up available online." - hannah albertine
"Then there’s avian-inspired glassware, which harkens back to 1970s tiki fads, and has once again become a popular choice for its undeniably campy, highly Instagrammable looks. Find them at cocktail bar Milky Way in Montreal, and in Manhattan at botanically themed lounge space Glass Ceiling and Loulou Petit Bistro in Chelsea — which also features bathtub- and mouse-shaped glassware." - Laura Neilson
"Happy Birthday! Leo season has arrived, and your only job is to figure out where you and your friends are going to be seen celebrating all month. Try LouLou if want a photogenic restaurant that’s actually good. Yes, this influencer-friendly spot is a little on the nose. But the over-the-top, fairy light-covered floral arch looks like a birthday party set up just for you, and there are animal-shaped cocktail glasses that look like they came out of an upgraded Party City. " - neha talreja
"You can see LouLou from halfway down the block, thanks to the over-the-top, fairy light-covered floral arch that draws a crowd of influencers trying to get the perfect OOTD shot before they even consider the fact that this is also a restaurant that serves food. Most people come here for the highly photogenic cocktails, many of which come in custom glassware shaped like animals. (You’ve probably seen The Bird Drink on your social media feeds.) The setting here is extremely cute, especially in the outdoor cabana, which makes LouLou perfect for phones-eat-first meals or date nights where you want to take a pic of your date in a floral-filled corner of an outdoor hut. The food here is actually pretty good, too. We love the mussels, which are served in a fragrant saffron and garlic sauce that's great for dunking toasted bread. The steak frites here are solid, and at $29, not a bad deal, either." - Carina Finn
"Loulou offers private dining rooms for holiday parties amid the COVID-19 surge, with measures such as banning social media posts during the events." - Erika Adams
