A quietly opulent, timeless, and refined dining experience. Food was exquisite, and an array of cocktails/wine/fine brandy to select from. Service also very attentive and professional. Had an amazing experience. Came for quick drinks and appetizer but would definitely come back again to try the other dishes. 1. Louka salad: fresh romaine and Radicchio lettuce, tomato, crunchy cucumber, pepper and goat cheese all drizzled with olive oil. Very light but flavorful. Highly recommend. 2. Melitzanosalada: roasted eggplant hummus with garlic, parsley, and feta. Soooo delicious. They do have other spreads that you can order 3. HTapodi: Deliciously charred, wild Mediterranean octopus with pickled onions. Phenomenal! Highly recommend Great experience, highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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EXCUSE ME... can someone please explain to me what happened to Kosta?? that angel of a man is the reason that my husband and I have been going to this restaurant for years. It actually was where we went on our second date and we've been coming here consistently because of the amazing atmosphere that Kosta creates. He remembers us every time that we go over there, comes over has such a lovely conversation with us. We really felt that we were part of the family, especially when we were overpaying for 99% of the things that we were eating all this menu. I don't know what happened and why he's no longer there, however, we were told last time that he's not managing the location anymore. And unfortunately, we won't be coming back, or sending any of our friends back here for a while because he really made the entire experience. You know, sometimes you have to realize that going to a restaurant isn't just about the food, or the location, a lot of the times that's about the people that make it a memorable event. read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Walked in on a Saturday night with no wait at the bar. Food was honestly pretty good. The seabass didnt taste fishy at all and it was super tender, same with the lamb appetizer- actually fell off the bone. The dessert was pretty decent, not that sweet. Servers were attentive and professional. Only downside is the price. 3 of these items was $105 after tips and taxes read more

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My first time there and it was great! From the food and ambiance, thanks to our waiter, Andreas! All waiters can learn alot from him as he was very personable, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and food since he's greek so he knows his stuff and it was a pleasure and our luck to have him wait on us! We will see you again and thank you very much for your kind service! read more

This is a Taverna that should earn a Michelin Star as it is by far the best Greek place anywhar. A total comfy* and cozy charmer from the warm greeting at the Hostee Desk to the art work above the Wainscoting probably graciously left behind by the last Bistro occupant. Muted Earth tones, muted Grecian music loop all add to the vibe and a lovely evening dining out. There is a street side Patio so you can watch the Real Housewives of B. H. wiggling, jiggling and giggling, cell phones on vox alto as they sashay by. Hmm...how can that Tube Top function as a skirt and still stay up and on? Ushered to the perfect Two Top It was perfect *until I made a nest in a hopelessly uncomfortable wooden chair with a ridge around the seat guaranteed to eliminate any feeling in your butt by the time your delicious Cocktail arrives. The Bar: Full, complete and replete with Greek Spirits (Ouzo, Retsina and beyond), Greek Wines along with the usual suspects. The wine list is unusual, interesting and fairly priced My Vromiki Martini featured Kastra Elion Greek Vodka, Artisanal Greek Olive Brine, with two fat Greek Olives stuffed with Blue Cheese. No sharp edges on this icy libation. Soft as a lover's kiss and smooth as the glass it comes in. The Staff: Staffakopita. Sunshine (aka Elias) was in his element curating a wonderful dinner. He was pleasant, helpful and attentive in addition to having an unfettered (make that unFeta'd) knowledge of the large ambitious menu. Who's here? At 5:00 PM just me, the Hostee and a Bartender. At 7:30 the joint was jumpin'. Thankfully, no hail of dinner plates against the wall over the din of inebriants yelling "Opa". This spot is adult and sophisticated. A home for Ex-pats raising their glasses as if they were Onassis. It attracts friendly folk and makes for a convivial experience. The Food: The menu is serious and the kitchen up to the task demanded by Adephgia, the Mythological Goddess of over eating. Oh my, what to order? Here comes the Sunshine. Be advised, Feta Cheese shows up in many of the dishes. Greeks put it in everything including but not limited to Toothpaste, Tanning Lotion, Shaving Cream, and Soap and if those items are as tasty as all dishes I had with Feta here I'd eat that too. Spiritiki Salad had Whole Leaf Baby Gem Leaves stacked up like a new construction project. Add Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Strips, Barrel Aged Aged Feta, Golden Greek Pepper swaddled with a ladle of Feta Vinaigrette. What a great way to begin the culinary odyssey. Some Rustic Warm Sourdough Bread (with Feta Spread) appeared and made a fine sop for everything left behind which won't be much despite the portions which would please Hercules. Kalokithokeftedes was actually Zucchini Fritters which were Falafel-esque. Crispy little fritter critters that were greaseless, Herbal Cakes with Pickled Red Onions, Radish Coins, Dill, and Tzatziki and, yup, you guessed it, Feta. No crumb left behind from this dish. Brizola was a Medium-Rare 14oz NY Prime Steak sliced thick without a speck of fat or mystery chew. A nice knob of Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Spread) was a welcome addition. If you're not on a strict Mediterranean Diet since your last arterial By-pass this is way too good to pass up. I thought Bzizola was like Breciole (Italian) or Matambre (Argentine) stuffed Beef with the meat folded over itself. The Brizola here is terrific and great in your Machaca in the morning. Ochi! Before you ask for take home boxes mop up all the juices with the heel of your Bread or your shirt tail. "Sunshine, what's the best Fish tonight?" "Fagri" he shot back. "It's White Snapper only found in Greek waters. I show you the head and tail and then carve to the filets in front of you". Served with Lemon, Capers so as not to overwhelm the delicate fish, this was brilliant. Spanokorizo was a great Side Dish. Sauteed Spinach, Rice, Green Onion Slivers, Lemon, Olive Oil, and all together now...Feta. Add that to breakfast if you don't clean your plate. Greek Shakshuka, thavmacios. (Wonderful). Dessert anyone? "Sunshine, any suggestions?" "Yes, of course, no to the Baklava. You can get that at any 7-11 in Tehranegles these days. Have the Golaktabouriko". "The whatiko?" "Semolina Custard wrapped in Phyllo with a drizzle of Honey." It was sweetish but not close to cloying. And not a hint of Feta. This was truly special. Louka-ing for a grand evening out at a fair price with great food? You've found it. Wanna do it Greek style? Don't turn your back on Louka. read more

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Terrible atmosphere.. overpriced and the management is abusive with the wait staff. It's hard to watch. Left a bad taste in my mouth is so many ways read more

It's gone downhill. Who puts vinegar in a Greek salad with capers. We asked for medium well lamb chops and they came out raw. My dish was cold. Shrimp dish grossly overpriced. Liked the vegetables but shrimp lacked taste. Too bad used to look be this place. Also, what happened to all the Greek staff?? read more

We had a fabulous dinner at Louká last night for my 40th. This was our third time dining here, and it truly never disappoints. The food, service, and ambiance were all five stars. The waitstaff was attentive, speedy, and incredibly patient with our questions. We had two children with us, and they accommodated them so easily. The breaded chicken, pasta, and roasted vegetables were perfect for the girls, and they loved the dips and pita to start. I asked at the last minute if they could make a crudité to go with the dips, and a beautiful plate arrived within minutes. They also made me a unique mocktail for my birthday upon request, which was such a nice touch. The food was excellent across the board. We had the fish, dips, fries, spinach, plus the chicken and pasta for the girls, and ate every bite. For dessert, we had the olive oil cake and a Greek pastry. Both were delicious. The staff sang to me! The restaurant itself is beautiful, with artwork hung salon-style and soft Greek music playing in the background. It feels elegant and special without being stuffy, and the service is genuinely warm. A+++ experience. We will absolutely be back! read more

I enjoyed the dining experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The ambience was good. I would definitely recommend it! read more

Great lil greek, got really good Lamb there amd the drinks are nice. staff is very friendly and professional, nice date spot.

One of those nights walking down Canon after work and wanted to try something new. My bf had already been to Louká once and suggested we go for me to try. Food was good. Fresh, healthy, Mediterranean menu. Service was excellent. Restaurant is small and intimate, which is how we like it. read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Mousaka - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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We booked a reservation 2 weeks ago for Valentine's Day for a party of 4. We got there and were placed in a hidden corner outside. There were tons of available space inside but were told we couldn't sit there. It took the server, 20 min to even take a drink order, bring water, and take our order. While he was serving all the tables around us. Another 20 min goes by and a person in our party gets their appetizer from a the pre fixed menu. Another 20 min goes by another person gets their appetizer. So we ask to speak to the manager because we have been sitting there for over an hour now and received 2 appetizers for a party of 4, the waiter wouldn't come to the table while all other tables around us were served. We decided to speak to the manager again and he brushed it off with I'm sorry along with the host is with a move along attitude. Out of the whole restaurant, I was the only black person in the establishment and felt our service was denied due to that. It's really hard not to feel that way. Because when we left, all the empty tables were now filled and they were already on their main course. Definitely ruined Valentine's Day read more

The food was okay but not great, especially the shrimp. The spinach pie appetizer was probably the best of the lot, and the lamb chops were a B+. The filo in the bouwatsa was mushy. They recently opened another location under a different name and I think they moved their "A" team there. It was also pricy, especially for what it was. My partner says it used to be better and went downhill. Since the value just isn't there, we won't be going back. read more

Amazing food. Great service and music . I felt like I was in Greece. My new favorite place in Beverly Hills.

Amazing restaurant, excellent customer service, beautiful ambience and delicious food. Classy date night destination, highly recommend for amazing Mediterranean food. read more

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Louká is one of those challenging restaurants to review because so much of it is wonderful and done tastefully yet there are crucial misses in the most important of things one reviews... weighing it all against the cost of a full meal there, the score is impacted. Let me explain... You walk in and are greeted, not only by a handsome, elderly maitre d in a well tailored suit but you are immediately made aware of the restaurant's warm and beautiful decor... the bar, the booths, what with their tasteful fabrics employed in their construction, the tasteful art hung in a salon style, the lighting and floral arrangements-- it all works and works very well, and maybe to some detriment of the restaurant because the careful execution therein supersedes that of the main entrees. Every main entree ordered at our table, from the lamb chops to the shrimp to the chicken, elicited some form of recommendation as to how it could be better by the patron it was intended for. I for one had the lamb chops and for $58, you only get three and they were quality meat, but somewhat lacking in the oomph flavors I was expecting. I felt they could use a little more seasoning and there should have been at least four of them... these are the kind of grumblings I heard throughout our fair host's birthday dinner. Mains garner a 3/5 by me. Now, as to the mezzes appetizers and salads, these were all EXCELLENT! I truly appreciated the quality of the vegetables and all the Greek plays on spiced eggplant baba ghanoush and hummus etc. Of note are the fried zucchini chips with dipping tzatziki sauce. Delicious stuff, beautifully arranged. So 5/5 here even if the portions of some left something to be desired. I'd return for these and a martini and sit at the bar, which features excellent liquors but is a true rape, price-wise... I mean, a pour of Weller Special Reserve is $65!?! That is a bottle that can be found in stores for $45. The Weller Antique 107 proof was something like $115 a pour and I pick up bottles of it for less than that... scandalous. So I find myself a bit conflicted when tasked to ascribe an overall rating to Louká as the stage was set for such a show but when the curtain rose? I was underwhelmed by the main attraction entrees. The service on the floor was excellent but the servicing in the kitchen? Could use a tune-up. It truly could have been an off night, as some dishes seemed limited by the fact that they didn't even have the ingredients to prepare them. As such, I'm generously giving Louká 4/5 stars. Curious to know what your experience is like if you venture there... **** read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Honestly, I am still dreaming of their dessert from last night. Bougatsa. . We were already filled to the brim due to the excellent meal of sea bass, Greek salad, halloumi, langostinos and revithosalata (chickpea puree) but my friend told me we had to get this dessert. And thank god we did. The food here is so on point and delicious with excellent and attentive service but not getting that dessert would have been a tragedy. read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Their version of an espresso martini. Did not disappoint. - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Delicious! Definitely the best lamb I've ever had. The meatball appetizer was incredible as was the tzatziki sauce. The nounos cocktail was perfect, not too sweet. I had the lamb chops with potates lemonades which was the perfect amount of food. The bougatsa dessert was flaky, creamy, and a perfect end to the meal. I'll be back! read more

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When you walk-in to louka, it doesn't feel you walk-in to a Greek restaurant. It feels like a nice and vintage restaurant but you don't get the Greek vibe; not even playing Greek music. The food is amazing and flavorful; but obviously they don't have all the Greek food options (they have mostly seafoods). The service is exceptional and friendly. We dined here on a Thursday night and the restaurant was almost empty. We had a good time but we didn't feel the Greek vibe. read more

Great service! Very nice and attentive staff! The food is delicious, great wine selections ! The ambience is very nice, not too crowded. Definitely recommend for a date or a meeting with friends! Will be back read more

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Great, authentic Greek cuisine, and the feeling of old-time Beverly Hills. Great wine list, front of the restaurant opens up for indoor-outdoor summer evening breezes. Strong service, and decent value for BH. Put this on the regular rotation. read more

I can't get past how bad the service was. Each couple ordered 3 dishes. Our second course came out, but there was no sign of our friends. Finally they brought out their second course and our third. Their third course was forgotten until we flagged someone down. Clearly they had forgotten about it. We ordered coffee with our dessert, but that never showed up either. No one ever stopped by to see if we were enjoying the food/experience. The maitre'd was running around, but wasn't gracious and was yelling at his over worked staff. He did pour us water after we flagged him down. It's hard to comment on the food because the experience was so mediocre and expensive. read more

The service was poor . The server was not listening to our requests. He went so far as to deny what we said about what we ordered and then argued with us . We then asked for the Manager and he was very accommodating The food was mediocre at best and very expensive. Do nor recommend eating here read more

Went to dinner for birthday and the dining experience was exceptional! Food reviews online were on point! Best Greek salad I've had and lamb chops were cooked exactly as requested. Excellent. Service: from the valet to the host, waiter, etc. was consistent - professional, friendly, and attentive! Will definitely recommend. read more

Everything is fantastic here. Ambiance, service and, of course, food. My colorado lamb chops. were tasty and tender. Wine list is compiled for pairing not to impress or be exhaustive. Plus, the BH location ... what's not to like? read more

I am usually not the person to leave a negative review for a restaurant, I am more of the "let me bring it to their attention before I leave" kind of guy because nobody is perfect, we all have our off days, but this was just plain awful. To begin with, we were 15 minutes late, yes, I know its valentines day, restaurants are packed with reservations, I totally understand. I had the common decency to call ahead of time and advise them we will be late due to traffic on Canon Drive. The gentleman who answered was very polite and appreciative that I called. Upon arrival, the hostess was nice up until she looked up our reservation and in a strange tone said, "you will have to order everything at the same time since you're late". Okay, fine, I understand, I guess...(don't forget about ordering all at once, because it gets better). We got seated and menu's were handed to us, dinner was a pre-fixed, 3 course meal set at $100.00 per person. When the waiter returned to take our order, he did not even introduce himself, did not ask one of the main important questions which I ALWAYS wait for, which my biggest concern was that no one asked about allergies before taking our order. We have a shellfish allergy at the table, and that could have been a serious issue. Any who, as our order for drinks were taken, cocktail selection was very limited, not the greatest options I would say, considering your in Beverly Hills, so we asked the waiter, a cocktail that is particularly sweet, no bitter taste, in which the waiter recommended one of their cocktails with Aperol. We received our cocktails and off the bat, one of our guests immediately did not like the cocktail. In any restaurant establishment, if you see your paying customer did not like their cocktail, you would ask for it to be swapped, but no. Our waiter did not, was VERY hesitant to even check in with us even though we were being rushed to give our full order all at once because "we were 15 minutes late". All of us ordered different appetizers as our first course as we would think to share, every single plate we ordered was worse than the other. I have been to many Greek restaurants, many in Beverly Hills, and let me tell you, nothing like this before. We of course did not say or even dare to complain as we already experienced the cocktail issue. Our second course arrived, most of us ordered the "branzino", actually 3 out of the four guests ordered fish and 1 ordered a filet. The branzino had NO flavor/taste what so ever, I was appalled. Not even a lemon was placed next to the fish as garnishment. During this time, we were not once checked in by the waiter to see "hey how is everything going? Can I bring you anything else?" Nothing, Nada. Forcefully ate and swallowed the second course because we were hungry to be honest. The bussers immediately cleaned up our plates as we finished, which they were the only respectful ones in this establishment I would say, and then we just sat there, sat there for over 20 minutes with nobody checking in on us. We had to flag down our busser and ask can we please get our dessert? Not even the waiter stopped by our table. After a long 20-25 minutes, our dessert arrived, which was probably the only tasteful thing we ordered. We finished within 10 minutes, and look who pops out, our waiter, our dearest sweet, kind, waiter. Hands the check at a whopping $700.00 balance. $700.00 for a 3 pre-fixed course meal, and 4 cocktails(actually 5 I am assuming because they never took off the horrific tasting cocktail from the start), and then proceeded to kick us out because "there is a line of people waiting". Our table was a round table which sat 4-5 people. The 3 guests who were waiting were parties of 2... Moral of the story, the grand total could have been $1,000.00 or whatever, its not about the money, its about the service, its about making your paying customers feel welcomed, feel like they are family, feel like they are at home. This was by far one of the WORST experiences I could have ever encountered at a "fine dining restaurant". I DO NOT recommend this restaurant to ANYONE. Take your money and go to another actual fine dining establishment on Canon Drive because let me tell you, there ARE MANY other places better than Louka Beverly Hills. Do Better, respect your paying customers and most importantly, if you claim to be a professional dining service, your staff should be properly trained in standard service etiquette. read more

The best Greek salad you'll ever have in your entire life. It's so fresh and divine plus they have a great bar.

This is a restaurant to sit down, enjoy the food, have dinner with friends and not stress about the cost. We came here last night and spent a few hours. We shared appetizers, and a bottle of wine, recommended by the staff. We shared an entire fish, seabass, as well as side dishes. Finally, we shared desserts! One doesn't have to share/ family style here, but this is what we chose so we could sample more. Everything was cooked well, presented beautifully and tasted delicious. Service by Diana was On Point! Thank you! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with art from Greek artists. I loved the atmosphere! Valet parking out front, but we parked around the corner in the Beverly Hills City garage read more

First time at Louká--and I'll admit, as a San Franciscan, I usually avoid the glitzy Beverly Hills scene. Places where "see and be seen" is more important than seasoning. But this spot surprised me in the best way. Walked in and immediately got into some playful banter with the host (I think his name was Martin--charming, welcoming, and patient with all my "where did the lamb grow up?" questions). He seated us at a beautiful booth that was slightly too low, but the team rallied with pillows and napkins to build me a makeshift throne. Major points for creative problem-solving. I'm picky with cocktails, but Sologo, the bartender, was on it. She nailed my overly complicated drink order with grace and zero eye rolls. Food? Incredible. The Greek salad was so fresh we questioned why we even asked for dressing on the side. The spanakopita was good--could've been better--but we still polished it off like champs. The off-menu lamb lollipops? Absolute perfection. Served with crispy potatoes that I'm still thinking about. Raymond and Israel took care of us with warmth and precision. The entire team was lovely--accommodating, upbeat, and genuinely kind. I'll definitely be back... possibly often enough that they just start calling it my booth. read more

Wow Wow Wow!! I was told to try the octopus, which I do not eat, it is now my favorite food. Not to mention how great everything was, and we tried a lot, the octopus is OFF THE CHART. Trust me, even if you say you don't eat it, you won't be able to get enough!! Excellent steaks and sides as well!!! read more

Okay. Lots of fantastic things to say about this place. First of all, the chef here is truely putting a lot of love into this food, chef highlights the use of quality ingredients, seasoned perfectly. I ordered the Greek salad and recognised a lot of the vegetables in my salad from the Santa Monica farmers market. I love when a restaurant takes advantage of the incredible produce we have in California. I will say, this greek salad was exceptional one of the best I've ever had, featuring a variety of in season tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a bright, lemony oregano dressing. The chicken soup, also superb. AND the octopus was some of the most tender I've ever eaten. Staff was just wonderful as well. read more

Louká Beverly Hills - Greek Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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The food here is excellent - the service is quick polite and on point. With the good food, I'm not sure why there aren't more people coming here. It is def a more quiet and calm restaurant in comparison to Avra. Try: Horiatiki salad, zucchini chips (favorite), meatballs (Delicious), trio of 3 dips, melted cheese, whole branzino, all delicious! read more

FOOD: Very Good! Especially, the appetizers! SERVICE: Excellent! AMBIANCE: Perfect! Highly recommend! read more

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Jean, our server, was one of the greats! so friendly, professional, and accommodating! the food was also very good! i got to try greek spirits i had never seen, and had the best baklava of my life! highly recommend this place for the overall experience. read more

Delicious food and dedicated service! Very nice ambiance and good atmosphere. I will definitely go back soon! read more

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I have been to pricey restaurants before but this post is for the owner who ripped us off last week . A true thief . The server was instructed to sell us a tasteless fish which he never told us about the price . He insisted and insisted till we said okay . The bill comes and everyone is shocked . He charged us 200 dollar for 1 fish and 144 for branzino . Charged us for pitta and water . I have never experienced such a scam In a Beverly hills restaurant. Do not go here read more

After living in Beverly Hills for years I would consider this is the best food in the area. You can't go wrong, the service is fantastic and the wine list might be one of the best in the area. This is a restaurant you can go to multiple times a week. The aesthetic and attentional to detail in design is truly incredible creating the best atmosphere. read more

Places like these make me miss papa cristos. From the service to the mediocre food, no.

The service is fine, as is the food. A lot of the plates we had were a bit on the dry and dull side, but the grape leaves and fig flatbread were very good. The room is beautiful and the location is prime, which is why they can get away with the stiff prices. In another location, I would be annoyed to pay even half what they charge for dishes that are generally mediocre. Not great or poor eating - it's adequate Mediterranean cuisine served in a place where you get to see and be seen. I won't likely return unless I'm with shallows friends or folks from out of town. If you want a better than average meal, look elsewhere. PS, the corkage policy is abusive and inflexible, but the wine list has quality selections at reasonable prices. read more

We went to Louka last Friday for a friends gathering. Seems like my friend was a local and they let her bring her own drinks before, but this time the management gave them hard time to sell Ouzo. I believe the group was bigger and they want to make more profit, understandable. I really enjoy the vibe, it reminds me of a real Greek place. Mostly older generation. Service is great as well with cool ouzo bottles and glasses. We ordered a lot of things and everything is decent but let me tell you, THE OCTOPUS is fire! And the fish was great as well, everyone tried another thing but sea bass was on point! Music was weird, they played like older Greek songs but in between it was kind of rap or something. Music definitely needs to be worked on. Other than that yea great service, good food, and an older crowd. read more

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