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Bottega Louie
Review
About
Bottega Louie Restaurant, Gourmet Market & Patisserie serves fine food daily. Please accept our apologies, but we do not accept reservations. We opened our first Restaurant & Patisserie in 2009 to specialize in the fine dining, special occasion catering, gourmet products, bakery, patisserie and gifting businesses.
Features
CUISINES
Italian, French, American, Pizza, European
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Discover
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
Order delivery
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Hours
Open until 10:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.3
1,898 reviews
Excellent
1,002
Very good
643
Average
175
Poor
51
Terrible
27
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GAIDOZ
Santo Andre3746 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
I would give 5 starelaa if it had been well served, but I did not have that experience, it looks like I was doing a favor in buying.
But as the desire to try the candy was greater, I bought it, but normally I ⁇ 't even buy it.
Pistache sweet is delicious, light, tasty, gentle and not very sweet.
The place is very beautiful, spacious and one can do from full meals, or a stop for coffee or eat one of the delicious sweets.
The price is a bit expensive, candy ranges from $14 to $16 the piece is big around $45 and meals follow the same price pattern.
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Written June 29, 2024
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Susan P
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Bottega Louie was recommended for lunch by staff at our hotel and is on the 700 block of S. Grand Ave. It is a bright and open restaurant, and upon entering, you are greeted by an intoxicating aroma. The lunch menu is varied with breakfast foods, salads, sandwiches and pizzas.
There is a huge display case of macarons and other Italian desserts.
Our server, Gladys, made our experience all the more pleasant with her kind, pleasant, and outgoing personality.
This restaurant is also open for breakfast and dinner. Highly recommended!
Written March 16, 2024
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aligoes2018
Los Angeles403 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
CaMe here for a birthday brunch. It was a Sunday morning and it was a pretty good crowd to be so early. There was a bit of a wait as they do not take reservations, however they do check for vaccination cards.This place is like a French Italian dream reminds you of both countries, with rows of fresh bread ,colorful pastries and macaroons. an open kitchen and beautiful masonry. I was loving the decor! The bakery packages your order in cute pink and purple boxes tied with a satin ribbon. There is even a pizza oven in the middle of the dining room so you
Can see the whole process. Starched table cloths and servers in white,all That’s missing is the Eiffel Tower or the Roman coliseum, not sure? Had the lobster hash and the souflee pancake both fresh and delicious. Cant wait to return for dinner.
Written January 21, 2022
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BirdingFreak
Atlanta144 contributions
Oct 2024 • solo
Disclaimer: This review concerns only the entrance area coffee and pastry/bakery service and not the sit-down dining area.
The patisserie and coffee area is an impersonal operation masquerading as a fine French-style cafe & patisserie. It all looks beautiful from the outside and is very clean and proper inside but there are big problems. Patrons must place requests for coffee and baked goods through a single computerized ordering system and there is only one kiosk in the store. While I waited in line to order, staff waited (in some cases rather idly) for the electronic orders once made-and-paid to arrive at their station. At which point the order was prepared and then handed over with a very quick "thank you".
What makes these kinds of venues so special in Europe and South America (and elsewhere I've encountered them in the US) is THE STAFF and the PERSONAL INTERACTION. This was basically a glorified McDonald's experience but with high quality products presented beautifully but alas without soul or warmth.
It pains me to say that Starbucks even has a more personal touch.
One additional note, everything was automatically packed by staff "to go" although there are tables where to-go orders can be consumed on marble cafe tables. So a ton of wasteful packaging gets used and trashed if you don't take away and dine in. Further, the beautiful lavender box with gold embossing in which my budino was seated in a little cradle was not secured properly and/or did not hold the budino securely enough. After walking no more than 15 feet from the sales counters to a table, when I opened the box there was a caramel mess (see photo).
Written October 18, 2024
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Vikram Mehta
Hamburg30 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
They charged us higher for a croissant whereas we’d asked for a pastry. When I highlighted the error, they didn’t refund the amount proactively until I had to speak to a manager. The manager assured me of a refund but it’s been 12 days now, and I have not received it yet and I don't think its coming. I cannot trust this place again. The place is also very loud, you can barely communicate with the staff or amongst yourselves. The food was mediocre at best, and we’ve had better food at other nearby bakeries.
Written January 8, 2024
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John C
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • solo
The chef needs to take and listen in frying eggs such a basic skill ask for Sunnyside up and I got eggs which were hard as. When I got the sunny side eggs up they were not cooked properly and full of albumen. Don’t think I’ll be coming back.
Written October 28, 2024
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Allison H
Devon28 contributions
Feb 2025 • friends
This is a nice looking venue but we were so disappointed in the food overall (didn’t try the sweet treats which do look amazing). I had the bolognese which was okay, friend had pizza which was overwhelmed with garlic, only able to eat two slices- awful. Staff were friendly but I would not go back, the coffee at the end was so bitter- a bad end to an underwhelming meal 😔
Written February 10, 2025
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fabsq
113 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
The place is beautiful, you will want everything from the moment you are waiting to enter. The taste is uff, we ordered caccio pepe, bolognese, pizza peperonni, madonne salad, dessert the great macarone and the bignetes... I couldn't say which was my favorite because everything tasted very good, the only thing I could say is that they take a little while in the service and I suggest booking so you don't miss out. If you are a little conservative and you go with little children, the area is for an adult party haha
Written March 17, 2024
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Cristian M
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • couples
Me and my girlfriend we were looking for an italian restaurant. Service was excellent very friendly staff. Food is overpriced for what it is $100 for a pepperoni pizza, pasta and 2 small cokes. The Place is fancy if you’re trying to impress your partner but if you’re just traveling not a good place to eat at.
Written January 21, 2023
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Mr. Rux
Benevento679 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
Perfect eatery combined with a French patisserie kind of vibe in one of the most lively location in West Hollywood. The place is vibing especially during a Sunday brunch after Saturday’s shenanigans. The eggs Benedict were just perfect and people watching while sipping a Mimosa in the very spacious restaurant or in the garden is what makes its sophisticated ambiance. The food has a nice selection of sweet and savoury dishes and the cocktails are just so good.
Written September 9, 2023
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Teresa D
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
We find a similar Italian-French cuisine with hints of the American one
I went there for dinner and having found it to my liking I returned several times. If you are staying in L.A. and feel like eating well, I highly recommend
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Written August 24, 2024
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MsLance
Huntsville72 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
This was recommended by our friends when we visited Los Angeles. And I’m happy we went for brunch. Their menu prices are on the higher scale but the food is worth every penny. I highly recommend!
Service is good and macarons are delicious.
Written March 30, 2022
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Travel_Dude1
Los Angeles170 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I love the Bottega Louie restaurant downtown, so was eager to try the new restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood. As only my second post-vaccine meal out, I met friends from New York for lunch. Everyone loved their meals, and especially the chocolate eclair for dessert. The salmon I had was delicious - light sauce and atop a grain which I think was cous cous. My friends had a salad and a veal or chicken parmigiana, which was more than enough to feed both of them.
It is pricey for lunch, but I am cutting restaurants slack these days because of the need to come back from pandemic challenges.
I heartily recommend the restaurant.
Written May 6, 2021
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Bel
Fort Lauderdale10 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We ate at Bottega Louie 3 out of our 5 days stay, during a business conference in Downtown LA Financial District. Tells you how much we enjoy the food, ambience and selection of Pattiserie for to bring back to the hotel.
We love everything we ordered, from Smoked Salmon Benedict, French Toast (with Pear Compote), Farmers Market Breakfast, Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelette to Burrata Cheese (ala carte)... so good to share and satisfying for your own portion.
We took back Chocolate Crossiant, Dungarees, Pretzels... and way too much sweets to say no to.
Written November 10, 2022
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Cttrojan
7 contributions
May 2023 • friends
We love Bottega Louie and always meet up with friends when we are in town. It’s great for a weekend brunch because people don’t mind going to Downtown in this area with plenty of parking options and the great French inflected brunch/lunch. I’ve recommended it many times and people have always enjoyed it- and then end up recommending it to others.
Written May 20, 2023
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