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Louie

260 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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260 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

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+61 2 8957 5823
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Louie

Steps from Coogee Beach, Louie serves up vibrant Italian cooking with an easy coastal rhythm. Tables fill fast with orders of snapper crudo, wagyu ragu, and crisp eggplant parmigiana—paired with pours from a confident, cellar-leaning wine list. The dining room balances low lighting and comfortable seating with attentive, unhurried service that keeps milestone celebrations and date nights effortlessly relaxed. Tables sharing the multi-course communal feast move through plates of arancini, grilled market fish, and bowls of paperdelle before finishing with spoonfuls of tiramisu.

  • Thorough Dietary Care: Waiters seamlessly tailor nearly the entire menu with dedicated coeliac protocols, serving gluten-free pasta and mains with complete ease.
  • Group Feasting Menus: A generous multi-course banquet serves sharing plates of arancini, roasted fish, pastas, and tiramisu for large gatherings.
  • Celebratory Atmosphere: Soft lighting, easy acoustics, and pacing that never rushes conversations make it a trusted neighborhood choice for dates and birthdays.
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What's On at Louie

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Why Diners Choose Louie

Discover why diners choose Louie for shared banquets, inclusive dietary care, and milestone celebrations in Coogee.

  • Abundant Shared Group Feasts

    Multi-course banquet menus provide generous portions of starters, mains, sides, and desserts that keep group tables seamlessly fed.

    The food felt like it kept coming as well on the night, everyone enjoyed all of the dishes and tried everything.

    Minx Chique

  • Reliable Value for Large Gatherings

    Structured group dining formats deliver consistently high value and quality across large gatherings and family events.

    I've also been there for several large group gatherings, and the value for money was outstanding.

    Nadine Fragosa

  • Strict Coeliac Safety and Protocols

    Dedicated kitchen protocols and staff knowledge ensure diners with coeliac disease can safely enjoy pasta, steaks, and starters.

    Staff very knowledgeable on GF and Coeliac protocols.

    Jennifer Green

  • Extensive Dietary and Allergy Flexibility

    Staff proactively walk guests through allergen adjustments, offering safe gluten-free and dairy-free options across most of the menu.

    they are great at accommodating dietaries like dairy free and gluten free. So much so that the waiter walked us through what I could eat on the entire menu (which was most of the menu!).

    Zofia Klar

  • Seamless Milestone Event Hosting

    A polished coastal dining room and attentive team ensure large milestone events run effortlessly without operational hiccups.

    We hosted a birthday with 15 people in attendance. The whole event was exceptional.

    Frank Barila

  • Effortless Milestone Celebrations

    Anticipatory, attentive floor service allows party hosts to completely unwind and connect with family during milestone occasions.

    She had thought of everything before we even needed to ask, making sure every detail was perfectly in place so we could completely relax and just enjoy celebrating with our family.

    J D

Signature savoury dishes praised across dining experiences

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    the eggplant parmigiana was delicious

    Chris D

  • Kingfish and Tuna Crudo

    Kingfish and Tuna crudo, which were both fresh and beautifully balanced

    Claudia Jovanovski

  • Prawn Toast

    the prawn toast was my particular favourite

    luke primmer

  • Pappardelle

    The Paperdelle was a winner

    George

Other favorites

Desserts and sides to complement your Italian feast

  • Tiramisu

    finished with tiramisu

    Joseph and Crystal Bang

  • Louie Sundae

    the Louie Sundae is awesome!

    George

  • Charred Broccoli

    Charred Broccoli side

    Claudia Jovanovski

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    sticky date pudding

    Reegan Rasmussen

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate milestone celebrations, group gatherings, and dietary care at Louie.

  • Comprehensive Dietary & Coeliac Menu Walkthroughs

    Waiters walk guests step-by-step through the entire menu to tailor dairy-free, gluten-free, and coeliac-safe adaptations across almost every course.

  • Surprise Milestone Birthday Treats

    Milestone birthdays feature bespoke care such as complimentary surprise sweet treats to mark the celebration.

  • Personal Recognition on Return Visits

    Hosts and floor staff recognize returning patrons and remember their table from previous visits, adding personal familiarity to repeat celebrations.

  • Anticipatory Table Care for Milestones

    Servers anticipate table needs in advance of guest requests, ensuring smooth coordination for multi-course family events and celebratory milestones.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on dietary requests, group set menus, and ambient settings.

  • Ask Staff About Coeliac and Allergy Variations

    Guests managing coeliac disease or severe food allergies can dine safely; staff are knowledgeable on strict protocols and walk diners through alterations covering most of the menu.

  • Opt for the Set Menu for Large Group Bookings

    For celebrations and group dining of 14 or more, the $75 per person banquet format provides a steady multi-course flow from starters and seafood to tiramisu.

  • Reserve for Intimate Conversations and Date Nights

    Louie features soft lighting and balanced acoustics where music and chatter remain easy to talk over, making it ideal for unhurried dinners and milestone catch-ups.

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