Reviews
05/11/2014
Really rude service! We were told it would be a 20 min wait, an hour later it is our turn next and the hostess skips us for a group the exact same size. When we asked why the manager rudely said "I can't build more walls and tables just for you." And "Its not our fault that people are taking too long to eat." I can overlook mistakes but I refuse to put up with blatantly rude service, especially from the manager who should be setting a good example to the staff.
09/03/2013
Lots of ambience & great food. I loved the lasagne. They would have received 5 stars but the hostess was rude.
02/22/2010
We recently dined at Louie's and were surprised to be presented with a separate bar bill, to which had been added a gratuity. They then also added a gratuity on the separate dinner bill, which seemed a bit excessive. One generally feels that a gratuity should be at the discretion of the diner, based on service. I am not sure at this point if we would return to Louie's or not, due to this rather unusual practice.
Details
Phone: (208) 884-5200
Address: 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Website: http://www.louiespizza.com
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- General Info
- Louie's Restaurant was born out of necessity in 1965. It wasn't so much that Ketchum-Sun Valley needed another restaurant. Louie Mallane, the founder and proprietor, used his Italian heritage and previous restaurant experience to fill the pizza niche in this small resort area. Living the American dream of owning your own business Louie opened up Ketchum's first Italian Restaurant. With a bank loan of $150, he purchased flour, mushrooms, napkins, and a few other necessary items. Then he rented the kitchen of Nedder's Bar and set up shop, making as many as 20 pizzas a day. Within six weeks, Louie had paid off his original loan. Six months later, he moved to expanded quarters in the Sawtooth Club. Louie was his own cook, and hired waitresses. The dining room sat 40 people, but the bar was soon expanded to the dining room. Two and one-half years later Louie's moved to a building which had been the first church in Ketchum. In the ensuing years it had also served as an espresso house and beer garden. After 35 wonderful years of business in the Ketchum-Sun Valley area Louie and his wife Margaret moved to Boise to be with their children and grandchildren. The people and the memories of the Ketchum restaurant have made such a positive impact on Louie and his family, but also touched the lives of many old employees and patrons as well. As the reputation for quality pizzas and Italian food grew Louie has always worked hard to give you, the customer, the best value for your dollar. Always experimenting with new recipes and using the freshest ingredients possible is the commitment Louie's is always giving to quality at a fair price.Louie's Restaurant was born out of necessity in 1965. It wasn't so much that Ketchum-Sun Valley needed another restaurant. Louie Mallane, the founder and proprietor, used his Italian heritage and previous restaurant experience to fill the pizza niche in this small resort area. Living the American dream of owning your own business Louie opened up Ketchum's first Italian Restaurant. With a bank loan of $150, he purchased flour, mushrooms, napkins, and a few other necessary items. Then he rented the kitchen of Nedder's Bar and set up shop, making as many as 20 pizzas a day. Within six weeks, Louie had paid off his original loan. Six months later, he moved to expanded quarters in the Sawtooth Club. Louie was his own cook, and hired waitresses. The dining room sat 40 people, but the bar was soon expanded to the dining room. Two and one-half years later Louie's moved to a building which had been the first church in Ketchum. In the ensuing years it had also served as an espresso house and beer garden. After 35 wonderful years of business in the Ketchum-Sun Valley area Louie and his wife Margaret moved to Boise to be with their children and grandchildren. The people and the memories of the Ketchum restaurant have made such a positive impact on Louie and his family, but also touched the lives of many old employees and patrons as well. As the reputation for quality pizzas and Italian food grew Louie has always worked hard to give you, the customer, the best value for your dollar. Always experimenting with new recipes and using the freshest ingredients possible is the commitment Louie's is always giving to quality at a fair price.
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Phone: (208) 898-9128
Fax: (208) 898-9128
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- discover, master card, visa, amex
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- Neighborhood
- Northeast Meridian
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Louie's Pizza & Italian Rstrnt
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Cuisines: Italian, European, Continental, Pizza
Price Range : Average
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