Café Chelsea
French · Chelsea · $$
French · Chelsea, New York, NY · $$
Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy is a cozy new French Bistro located on the corner of 19th Street and 8th Avenue in the heart of Chelsea. The gorgeous restaurant, which is open Monday-Sunday, is named after owner Mathias Van Leyden’s adorable rescue dog. The restaurant serves French classics for lunch, brunch and dinner. Adelaide's Salon, our speakeasy burlesque concept features a creative cocktail menu and shows Wednesday through Saturday from 6pm to 10pm and late night music sessions Thursday through Saturday from 10pm until 2am.
“LouLou was a fantastic NYC dining experience. The atmosphere was lively and stylish, the Cain in the Woods cocktail was outstanding, and every dish impressed — especially the margarita flatbread, perfectly cooked sea bass, tender short ribs, and delicious salted caramel dessert. A special thank you to Everton G., who provided warm, attentive service and made the evening even more memorable. We’ll definitely be back!”
“I was drawn in by the looks and thrilled by the offering. The fun looking cocktails were equally delicious. We chose the two suggestions of our waiter: the lamb chops and the mussels. The mussels were great but the lamb chops were spectacular!! Would definitely recommend!”
“Had a delightful dinner with my friend here, the food and service were absolutely amazing, thank you Gabriela for taking such a good care of us. I even got lucky to meet LouLou, such a sweet dog! Also you can tell the owners did outstanding job with a restaurant, all the details, flowers, music, we truly felt French tonight, thank you!Will be back!”
“Visited during a Birthday. Second visit . First was lunch when it was quiet then dinner, far louder. Even though our seat was right inside the entrance as the evening were on, music was louder. Like most NYC restaurants. Named after owner's dog, it's a fun place. Michale was our server and he was very good. My son had the Macallan Bay (very expensive) and us the Chardonnay. We had lamb chops, seared bass, Loulou burger and duck leg confit. The food was very good and served on time. Would visit again but at lunch. Packed”
“Loulou is a charming bistro & bar that makes for a delightful brunch spot. We visited for Valentine’s brunch and overall had a lovely experience. Our server was warm, candid, and genuinely helpful in guiding us through the menu — always a great start. The cocktails deserve a special mention. The Remy, Bloody Affair, and Daily Green were bold, punchy, and beautifully balanced — easily the highlight of the meal. On the food front, it was a bit of a mixed bag. The French onion soup was hearty and comforting, though the onions and cheese leaned slightly too far into a charred, almost burnt flavor that didn’t quite hit the mark. The croissant French toast was indulgent and crowd-pleasing, but more bready and pancake-like than flaky, with a similar hint of char. Thankfully, the toppings and fresh fruit rounded it out nicely. The Yellowfin tuna sandwich felt fresh and wholesome, though the bread ran a touch dry — you’ll want a sip of your cocktail with every bite (which, to be fair, isn’t the worst problem to have). Overall, Loulou shows plenty of promise. There’s some fine-tuning to be done, but it’s definitely worth a visit — and we’ll be back to explore the lunch, dinner, and live entertainment next time.”
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