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3.6 out of 5
Very good | 651 reviews

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The dining experience was, as always, astonishing! This is undoubtedly the best place to eat in the East. The buffet offers a fantastic variety of dishes, and the atmosphere is pleasant. It can get busy, but it’s not so loud that you can't have a decent conversation. As a vegetarian, I had more than enough options to choose from, while my carnivorous spouse was equally satisfied. View all feedback.

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this place is like a step into the containment zone. I waitress was about strange and almost robotic. my wife and I were only confused by the whole experience. too expensive for such a high quality Italian restaurant. View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 18 reviews

Great Italian food and friendly staff—what's not to love?

If you enjoy traditional red sauce Italian dishes, this place is outstanding! The steak pizzaiola was expertly prepared and the portion size was generous—I even took some home for dinner the next night. The waitstaff were attentive, polite, and clearly well-trained. This might just become my new favorite restaurant!

We sat at a high peak in the bar area to enjoy happy hour martinis and apps. for happy hour many of their 10 unzen martinis are reduced and they were delicious. the doz clams w/brown butter app was delish, we also enjoy great calimari and rehearse the fried mozzarella. on Tuesday they have rabated their pasta sampler. we also enjoyed that, but most of it went to the house on Wednesday! it also came with a small antipasto salad and mini-Kola. the personal was friendly, efficient and professional. the decor is beautiful. we will definitely come back!

We have been going here for 15 years since college and it is as delicious as it was back then. We love the chicken a la mia(artichokes, fresh mushrooms, and chicken with linguini! ,eggplant parm was so tasty and the homemade tomato sauce is amazing. This place is the best. Every time I'm here the food is great and the service is outstanding .

Very Good Local Italian Fare The four stars are based using Maggiano's as the basis for five stars. My son and I had early Saturday Lunch. The food was tasty, the ambience comfortable and enjoyable, the staff friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The flavor (aroma, texture, spices) of the tomato sauce is a major factor for us in the enjoyment of many Italian dishes. We made our first visit based on other reviewers reporting that the sauce was very good. Our judgement is that it is very good. Not quite as good as Maggiano's sauce, but better than many other places we've eaten. When I mentioned to the waiter that we liked the Marinara, but preferred something with more zest, he thought briefly, and then suggested that next time they could prepare Fra Diavlo, which seemed like a great option! I was pleased that: a) he gave our comment serious consideration; b) he understood what we were saying; ; c) he was knowledgeable enough to come up with a good suggestion; d) he did it all in a friendly helpful manner everything you would want in a top notch waiter. On a very cold Winter day, the restaurant temperature was very comfortable. The acoustics were good, so that our conversation was not affected by a large group Birthday party going on in a side area. The lighting was comfortably dimmed and soft Italian music was playing over the speaker system, the TVs in the adjoining bar area were tuned to Sports, with the captioning on and the sound off the kind of conditions associated with pleasant dining and good digestion. My son had spaghetti with marinara and meat ball. I had the lunch buffet which included salads, veggies, garlic toast, three soups, and six hot entree dishes (including pasta olio, appropriate for a vegetarian, also seafood Alfredo pasta, also meatball and sausage, also Italian baked chicken, also roasted vegetabes. He was happy with his choice, and on our next visit is going to order Fra diavlo. I was happy trying the dressed salad, onion soup, garlic bread, a four of the entree options all were good, a notch above many other places. We will be going back, and will recommend Louie's to others. I would gladly bring guests here.

Last update: 01.01.2023
Sirved
3.9 ★ from 333 reviews

Being it was Established 1958 ,I Envisioned Great Food like That of Vic's Jersey shore or Pete and Eldas,Very Very Disappointing. The Bread is Terrible something that looks like Italian Bread and is soft as a Hanger Bun,They only have a 12inch pizza sausage topping looks liked chopped Lebanon Bologna ,Horrible ,Way Overpriced Never Again!

Decent buffet and lunch menu. Something for everyone. Friendly service. I wish the booths would be redone. They sit low and not comfortable.

Awesome place. Great food and reasonable prices . Well go back!

No wait, service was amazing. House salad, too much zing in it and Gorgonzola cheese was overpowering. Fried mozzarella was to die for. Entrees were perfect, as were the desserts. Will return. Pricey, but worth it.

Our first time there and we loved it. Just like an old fashioned Italian restaurant. Food was great, atmosphere was great, and staff was very friendly. Can't wait to go back!

Last update: 04.07.2025
Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 227 reviews
will-55
Will 24.08.2023 - 11:25

Delicious Italian food and a welcoming staff—what's not to appreciate?

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Laura 24.08.2023 - 11:25

The food was exceptional, just like always. This is the best place for Easter dinner. There was a great variety on the buffet, and the atmosphere was pleasant. It was busy, but not so loud that you couldn't have a decent conversation. As a vegetarian, I had plenty of options, and my meat-loving spouse was equally satisfied.

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James 24.08.2023 - 11:25

If you enjoy traditional red sauce Italian cuisine, then this restaurant is a must-visit! The Steak Pizziola was cooked to perfection, and the portion size was generous—I even enjoyed it for dinner again the next night. The waitstaff is attentive and well-trained, always polite and efficient. This could very well become my new favorite local spot!

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lynn 24.08.2023 - 11:25

We sat at a high top in the bar area to enjoy happy hour martinis and apps. For happy hour many of their 10 oz martinis are discounted and they were delicious. The doz clams w/brown butter app was delish, we also enjoy great calimari and sampled the fried mozzarella. On Tuesdays they have their Pasta Sampler discounted. We enjoyed that too but most of that went home for dinner Wednesday! It also came with a small antipasto salad and mini canola. The staff was friendly, efficient and professional. The decor is nice. We will definitely be back!

Last update: 24.08.2023
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