Pizza,atmosphere and service all top notch Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Drassler
Went this past Sunday. Had been a few times before but had never tried the pizza.Definitely worth a visit if you have not been here before and you are relatively close by.The sausage was quite good. The jalapenos were fresh and mercifully mild. In fact they could have been a little hotter (but they can't control that) The edge pieces were ~outstanding~.I do think it could be cooked a little hotter or longer period it is not a firm crust all the way through...THAT SAID I will almost certainly be visiting again next month.note: I am not sure how long that building has operated as Louie's but man the vibe is truly old school.PS the broasted chicken is fantastic
Last night we had tickets at the Genesee theater in Waukegan and I looked around on yelp for a place not too far away. This little older restaurant about 46 years old, which they said was the oldest restaurant in Waukegan was four minutes away from the Genesee theater we made a reservation. We showed up on time at 6:30 and we ordered Poor man's lobster, which is cod comes with your choice of potatoes or pasta, and a wonderful salad wishes covered with vegetables and beets. All their dressings are homemade, and this restaurant is kind of an experience. You kind of feel like you're stepping back in time. The food was very good. The waitress was lovely And Billy, who seated us had my reservation written handwritten on a piece of paper and had a taped to the table so this is an easy five star review. They also have a huge parking lot directly across the street of the restaurant so you don't have to run around looking for a place to park?
Rhonda Reyes
My hometown restaurant? Life long memories celebrated here?? Food is original and delicious!! Super friendly??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Garlic Bread
Frank Arev
It was like traveling back in time which was a pleasant surprise. The service and food were awesome. Please don't expect Michelin level meals but awesome neighborhood meals. Definitely worth another visit when in the area. This trip was prior to concert at the Genesee theater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Papichulo913 Marcus
I would definitely return here for dinner.. And I would recommend it to all my friends and family.. The owner is really chill and a great cook..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Louie's Special Pizza, Homemade Breadsticks, Salad Dressing
Leslie Kaiser
Great local restaurant !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MrVellini
Louie's is my go-to restaurant in Waukegan. Old school Italian restaurant with a small grocery store attached.The food is always great. I love their ravioli and Devil on Horseback. And those little rolls are to die for.Parking: Parking on street or in the large lot across the street; both free
Awesome old school place, friendly family run with simple but great food and stiff drinks.
David Wilson
Best Pizza I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deplorable Rob
It's not too often my family & I step into a restaurant and are treated like regulars. The last week of this past October marked the first time dining in since the pandemic started.But I think that was mainly due to the fact that our first son who was 4 years old the last time we dined in used to get whiny because the dimness of the venue spooked him.I'm no stranger to this place and in fact I first started dining here around 30 years ago. My father who worked at Victory Hospital from 1991 -2007 got me hooked on this place.I asked my wife if we could finally make a return to this gem being I've been longing for some Poor Man's Lobster and homemade breadsticks. Besides the homey feeling the Patterson brothers provide the moment you walk in, those are the 2 things I look forward to at Louie's the most.I've had their fried chicken on special on Sunday before which is really good, love their meatball sandwich, their pizza is awesome but the Poor Man's on special every Friday accompanied by their heavenly breadsticks are the sole purpose of my visit.In fact, easily 4 out of every 5 visits here have been on Friday nights for that wonderful codfish. Told my wife that we're gonna start dining in here a bit more often again.Whenever I've walked in here, it's almost like something you've seen in The Godfather or Goodfellas, that old time gangster hangout vibe but I absolutely love it here.I believe this building is one of the oldest in Waukegan and the Patterson family have been in business with this bustling restaurant going on 45 years this year. I really miss George, God rest his soul.A real find in the city of Waukegan and truly one of my very favorite restaurants of all time. Great food at still reasonable prices, always friendly service in an old classic setting with a nice bar that's always kept very clean.I wish the Pattersons continued success & prosperity and hope their business stays booming for decades to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Two 14 Large One Topping Pizza, Homemade Breadsticks, Meatball Sandwich, French Onion Soup
Patrick Campbell
Wonderful thin delicious pizza, walking out I noticed the specials, darn! Tonight was all you can eat fried chicken which was sampled and enjoyed. Our server Stacey was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Zegan
Only ordered take out so far but food is fabulous!
Thin crust pizza is excellent!Parking: Plenty across the street
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Breadsticks, Louie's Super Duper Pizza, Louie's Broasted Chicken Dinner
Great pizza
Pizza,atmosphere and service all top notch Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went this past Sunday. Had been a few times before but had never tried the pizza.Definitely worth a visit if you have not been here before and you are relatively close by.The sausage was quite good. The jalapenos were fresh and mercifully mild. In fact they could have been a little hotter (but they can't control that) The edge pieces were ~outstanding~.I do think it could be cooked a little hotter or longer period it is not a firm crust all the way through...THAT SAID I will almost certainly be visiting again next month.note: I am not sure how long that building has operated as Louie's but man the vibe is truly old school.PS the broasted chicken is fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Louie's Broasted Chicken Dinner
Last night we had tickets at the Genesee theater in Waukegan and I looked around on yelp for a place not too far away. This little older restaurant about 46 years old, which they said was the oldest restaurant in Waukegan was four minutes away from the Genesee theater we made a reservation. We showed up on time at 6:30 and we ordered Poor man's lobster, which is cod comes with your choice of potatoes or pasta, and a wonderful salad wishes covered with vegetables and beets. All their dressings are homemade, and this restaurant is kind of an experience. You kind of feel like you're stepping back in time. The food was very good. The waitress was lovely And Billy, who seated us had my reservation written handwritten on a piece of paper and had a taped to the table so this is an easy five star review. They also have a huge parking lot directly across the street of the restaurant so you don't have to run around looking for a place to park?
My hometown restaurant? Life long memories celebrated here?? Food is original and delicious!! Super friendly??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Garlic Bread
It was like traveling back in time which was a pleasant surprise. The service and food were awesome. Please don't expect Michelin level meals but awesome neighborhood meals. Definitely worth another visit when in the area. This trip was prior to concert at the Genesee theater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would definitely return here for dinner.. And I would recommend it to all my friends and family.. The owner is really chill and a great cook..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Louie's Special Pizza, Homemade Breadsticks, Salad Dressing
Great local restaurant !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louie's is my go-to restaurant in Waukegan. Old school Italian restaurant with a small grocery store attached.The food is always great. I love their ravioli and Devil on Horseback. And those little rolls are to die for.Parking: Parking on street or in the large lot across the street; both free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poor Man's Lobster
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome old school place, friendly family run with simple but great food and stiff drinks.
Best Pizza I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's not too often my family & I step into a restaurant and are treated like regulars. The last week of this past October marked the first time dining in since the pandemic started.But I think that was mainly due to the fact that our first son who was 4 years old the last time we dined in used to get whiny because the dimness of the venue spooked him.I'm no stranger to this place and in fact I first started dining here around 30 years ago. My father who worked at Victory Hospital from 1991 -2007 got me hooked on this place.I asked my wife if we could finally make a return to this gem being I've been longing for some Poor Man's Lobster and homemade breadsticks. Besides the homey feeling the Patterson brothers provide the moment you walk in, those are the 2 things I look forward to at Louie's the most.I've had their fried chicken on special on Sunday before which is really good, love their meatball sandwich, their pizza is awesome but the Poor Man's on special every Friday accompanied by their heavenly breadsticks are the sole purpose of my visit.In fact, easily 4 out of every 5 visits here have been on Friday nights for that wonderful codfish. Told my wife that we're gonna start dining in here a bit more often again.Whenever I've walked in here, it's almost like something you've seen in The Godfather or Goodfellas, that old time gangster hangout vibe but I absolutely love it here.I believe this building is one of the oldest in Waukegan and the Patterson family have been in business with this bustling restaurant going on 45 years this year. I really miss George, God rest his soul.A real find in the city of Waukegan and truly one of my very favorite restaurants of all time. Great food at still reasonable prices, always friendly service in an old classic setting with a nice bar that's always kept very clean.I wish the Pattersons continued success & prosperity and hope their business stays booming for decades to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Two 14 Large One Topping Pizza, Homemade Breadsticks, Meatball Sandwich, French Onion Soup
Wonderful thin delicious pizza, walking out I noticed the specials, darn! Tonight was all you can eat fried chicken which was sampled and enjoyed. Our server Stacey was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only ordered take out so far but food is fabulous!
Food: 5
Service: 5