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Marie Louise Bistro

3.4 (388 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials
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French Onion Soup and Pate de Champagne
Wendy G.

Marie Louise Bistro is a beautiful setting for an intimate dinner. I would recommend this for a girls night out or a date night. The menu was a little limited, however I enjoyed all the items we ordered and would highly recommend the French Onion Soup. The server checked on us often enough to request refills, more food items, and the check but never felt over bearing. I've heard their happy hour is pretty great, I'll be back to try it out. Parking is typical My. Vernon parking, mainly paid meter street parking. There are a couple of lots around the block as well.

Maryland Crab Soup
Kara G.

We ate at Marie Louise just a few days ago and I ordered a Maryland Crab soup, an 8 oz crab cake, with a yummy Lavender Collins. The fries and Lavender Collins were perfection for a midday lunch. I prefer my crab cake to be less filling and more crab. For me, that's the only thing that stopped it from being a 5/5. Everything else was great and the waiter was great. I would definitely do back for the fries and drink!

Freeyah-Knycky C.

Helen was our professional and friendly Server at Marie Louise Bistro. We had a 7pm dinner reservation and as the place wasn't quite filled at that time, our food came out super quickly. Everything we tried was good. I enjoyed the art on display around the spot. Walk with your cheque book if you're after some good pieces. We actually saw a painting of a street we walked on and it was like looking at a picture. I'm sad I forgot to take a photo of it. Cute, good food, clean and serene, gets my 3.8 recommendation. The End.

Kostas T.

The experience was amazing , the food , the atmosphere and especially our waitress Emily

Chocolate mousse
Naa P.

Friendly staff. I would say that first it's not an ideal place for a date. The acoustics make it so that you can hear other people's conversations. Feels a little like a cafeteria with haphazard lighting and art work. The food was also very mid. I had no issue with the french onion soup but I would expect them to do that well. The main was a swordfish on top a very buttery risotto. To me, the flaky lightness of the swordfish clashed with the richness of the risotto. Swordfish was also a bit over cooked. The mousse was okay. A bit stiff, but chocolate was very good.

Crab Cake Sandwich
April S.

It's unfortunate that I had high hopes for this place. The good: The spot is a vibe. Both inside and outside feel very chic and intimate. There was also live music (which I didn't expect but enjoyed). The bad: I think the service/waiter really impacted our experience (on top of not enjoying the food). Service felt rushed - but also very slow. It took almost an hour to get a cocktail (our food came out before the drinks). When the server came to the table he was there for a milli-second. For example, he brought water - then jetted Away. Then 20 min later took drinks - no time for questions, jetted away. He did not check on us as all. Every time he was at the table he was moving fast but not accomplishing much. My friend's meal order came out incorrectly (also, asked for a slight change on my meal which wasn't honored). I wanted condiments, no time to stop him because you guessed it ... he jetted away! FOOD: I ordered the crab cake sandwich. I ate just the fries. Not sure how the crab cake it made - but the texture was like a cornbread and the crab was almost unheard of. DRINKS: my friend had an expresso martini. Another one was provided complimentary for the long wait time. They were strong (they tasted slightly different). I had a glass of sparking rose before my friend arrived. It was nice.

Kimberly J.

I was excited to try something new for restaurant week this summer and Marie Louise was on the list. It is a cute little bistro that gives me date night vibes. We were greeted and seated quickly because there was barely anyone there... and I should have taken that as a sign. Usually during restaurant week, restaurants are so lively that you would expect to wait for a table. It was 6pm on a Saturday and only the table next to ours and a few seats at the bar was occupied. Our server was nice and gave us suggestions on what was the best items on the restaurant week menu. The food was very underwhelming. The Maryland crab soup tasted bland and looked light as if it was missing Old Bay. My second course was the Filet Mignon au Poivre with Potatoes Gratine & Asparagus. The filet was cooked perfectly but I did care for the potatoes. Also, the portion size was so small. My friend ordered the duck confit. He also liked the duck but didn't like his potatoes and felt his portion was small too. The desserts were basic and nothing special. I had a lavender collins to drink and barely tasted any gin. I came. I saw. I did not conquer. One and done.

Crab Eggs Benedict
Oscar L.

The crab eggs benedict was honestly so disappointing. The amount of crab given was a mere spoonful and I couldn't even tell there was crab at first. The amount of hollandaise sauce was also shockingly little and was crusted over by the time the dish was served. The potatoes looked like it came from a frozen bag and the 3 pieces of fruit from a fruit bowl at your local grocery market. Service was fine, no complaints there. The ambiance inside is overall nice and aesthetic. But definitely would not recommend coming here as the food was terrible.

Decor
Qadira W.

The ambience was nice and even though it was mid January, they still had Christmas decorations up, so it was very comfy/cozy. I was part of a party of six on a Thursday evening and we were the only patrons on the first level so it was really nice and quiet. Everyone enjoyed their food. I had the bistro burger and it was just OK. I ordered it medium well and the temperature was not quite what I ordered. The wait staff was very attentive.

Menu
Rebecca C.

I've been for brunch before. Quite a hole in the wall. Shrimp and grits were good, however, shrimp had a funky taste so I asked for new shrimp to be made. Same taste, was told it was the white wine that they cook with, seems it's not being cooked down all the way.

Cocktails  - Lavender collins (left) and Elderflower cocktail (right)
Anna S.

I haven't been to Marie Louise in ages but decided to revisit for brunch with my Mom. The inside is really cute and features a loft on the second floor and a dining room and bar on the bottom floor with limited outdoor seating out front. The whole feel is very "Parisian bistro". The food isn't the best French food I've had in Baltimore, but it was still really yummy. I got the shrimp and grits and my mom got the apple and brie sandwich and the french onion soup. Unfortunately, the staff didn't seem to be very informed about food allergens. When I asked if the shrimp and grits were gluten free, the server wasn't sure. He came back and told me the grits packaging said it contained glucose.... not nearly the same thing as gluten but okay, lol. Grits are naturally gluten free however, I was more concerned that flour might be used in the sauce to help thicken it up a bit - not uncommon for French cuisine. Once I asked a few more questions about the sauce, he let me know it was made with cream and cheese. Great! The shrimp and grits were delicious and flavorful. As I write this review, I wonder if the sausage wasn't gluten free (it might've contained bread crumbs?) but fortunately, I have an intolerance so a small exposure like that won't ruin my day. However, if you have serious food allergies or celiac, this probably isn't the place for you. The servers and kitchen staff just don't seem to be very informed and the vaguely written menu certainly doesn't help. My mom wasn't a huge fan of the sandwich - it seemed like the ratio of brie to apple to bread was all off. The drinks, however, were really great and I'd come back for those!

Kizzy A.

Walked here for for quick meal because literally everything is closed for Easter. I wanted to work and have a good meal, ordered a burger medium rare and I got a rare burger. They never return to my table. I just got my check and left. I'll let you come to your on conclusion, but it's not for me.

Filet Mignon
Amber N.

I tried the apple and brie sandwich with fries. The sandwich was nice. I feel like there is something missing from it, but the apple is sliced to a nice size & the brie is a nice combination. The fries were not good. They were cold, limp (not crispy), & tasted like fast food fries. My friend also said her filet mignon was lukewarm too so it made it less enjoyable.

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Cute bistro with a French touch in Mount Vernon serving delicious brunch. Eggs benedict was perfect.

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We had an excellent dinner tonight! Great food, service and atmosphere! Will definitely be back!!

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4.3(389 reviews)
2.5 mi•Tuscany - Caterbury
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As a lover of Greek food, I was so excited to try their menu for Baltimore Winter Restaurant week…read more They were offering unlimited mezzedes (small plates) for $45. My experience was very underwhelming. The positives: I liked that there is a parking lot across the street specifically for the restaurant because street parking is very limited. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was nice and tried her best to be attentive even though the kitchen was so backed up and moving at a snails pace. The pita bread was delicious. The desserts were great. My favorites were the baklava and loukoumades. Really the only dessert I didn't care for was the chocolate rum and roses cake because I'm not a big rose fan because it has the tendency of overpowering the other flavors in certain treats. The negatives: The kitchen was very slow at getting things out, even though the restaurant wasn't packed. Aside from the desserts, I didn't care for the food. The biggest issue was everything was lukewarm by the time we received it at our table. The hummus was just ok. The bread was great alone. The Greek village salad had way more feta than anything else and needed more oil and vinegar. The spanakopita was ok but some batches came out burnt but they were never hot. The Cyprus meatballs were so burnt that we couldn't even eat them. The lamb and beef dip was too salty. The stuffed grapes leaves were just ok. The macaronia tou fournou had the potential to be really good but it was not warm enough. I want to believe it was just a bad night and maybe their food is better outside of restaurant week but I'm afraid to try again and be disappointed. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning.

Cypriana was quite a treat. We had a reservation and were immediately seated. There are two…read moredifferent seating areas. One is more of an expected dining room, and the other is a table space near the bar. We were seated in the latter section. I will say this was my only minor complaint. It seems like they want to be an upscale dining experience, but the presence of TVs playing sports is killing the vibe. However, the service and food by far compensated for that. Carolyn (I believe was her name) was our server, and she was just fantastic. She was pleasant and attentive. My daughter and I split four of the mezzedes, and I ordered the mushroom soup and she ordered a side of lemon potatoes. My favorite dish was the wood-fired olives. Simple, but so very good. She loved the halloumi so much, we got a second order (it is a super small serving). The spanikopita, on the other hand, was quite large and meant for sharing. We're vegetarian and found the options both bountiful and delectable. While it is a bit on the pricey end of the spectrum, I'd say it's worth it.

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Costiera went beyond my expectations. I really wanted to do…read morerestaurant week even though the whole north eastern seaboard got slammed with the worst storm its seen in 10 years. With main roads and side streets finally cleared... I booked a RW dinner res at Costiera. There is a parking garage across the street for 5 dollars. We walked over (still icy ugh) but made it in and were seated. Interior was very nicely done up with wicker basket light fixtures and a nice colorful mural above the host stand. Our server AJ took great care of us- they were funny, attentive and very friendly. For restaurant week the menu honestly was fantastic with many options for every person's palate and dietary preferences. I went with the octopus appetizer, squid ink bucatini with calamari, and a pound cake with lemon curd and mint whipped cream. Every single thing I had was delicious. The octopus was grilled perfectly and tender and the bean puree and potato paired nicely. The pasta was umami and not too tomatoey or acidic. My pound cake was tasty with the tanginess of the curd pairing well with the whipped cream. My boyfriend enjoyed his mushroom soup, his mushroom bolognese rigatoni( i tried this, I would absolutely order this next time)and a decadent chocolate tart. If you're reading this and they extended their restaurant week menu, go now and enjoy a fantastic meal.

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3.9(617 reviews)
1.4 mi•Inner Harbor
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The food was excellent, but delivery missed the mark. We didn't receive utensils or the shawarma…read morechicken on the salad we ordered, which was disappointing given the already high delivery price. That said, everything we did get tasted fantastic. The chicken shawarma samosas were a standout -- crispy, flavorful, and perfect with the dipping sauce. The salad was fresh, and the feta was miles better than anything at my local supermarket. The hummus was creamy and delicious, and they were generous with the pita, which paired perfectly with both the hummus and the falafel. I'd absolutely eat here again because the food is genuinely great, but I'd skip delivery next time since it felt overpriced for what actually arrived.

I hate to do this, but I had a very bad experience with the server. The food was excellent as…read morealways, and we love this place whenever we are in town; I always make sure to eat the delicious food here. However, our server attempted to scam my credit card, which made for a very unpleasant experience. I have never seen anything like it before, and it left me feeling uncomfortable. From the start, the server seemed pushed to sell additional items, and her attitude was off. We decided to ignore her and enjoy our meals instead. After we finished eating, she came over and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. When I said no thank you, her demeanor changed. Then I requested the bill, and she brought it. We still tried to overlook her poor attitude. I was shocked to find that she had added a 48% tip without informing me. I questioned her about the discrepancy in the bill amounts compared to the previous one. She said she needed to check and would get back to me, but when she returned, she concocted a story claiming she had charged my card for another tap. Which could have happened, but she just brought it without checking. When I asked if she had double-checked before bringing the bill to me, she remained silent and just looked at me. Strangely, the manager never approached us to apologize; he just observed from a distance. Which was very funny, I have never felt like this before. Given the similar reviews I had seen, I didn't believe her story. I will never return to this place, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone in town. There are many other options available. Don't let them scam you. The management should be ashamed for allowing scammers to victimize their customers repeatedly.

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4.0(468 reviews)
12.9 mi
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Me and my parents went yesterday to celebrate Mother's Day! I will say that the atmosphere was…read morebreathtakingly gorgeous with its beautiful Turkish mosaic lamps and little sun flowers hanging from the ceiling. Absolutely fantastic service. The gentleman at the front who I assumed was the owner was an absolute sweet heart and was very friendly with us picking out our seat. Loved the food too. We had humus for an appetizer. My mom had shrimp kabab, I had beef kabab and dad had the veggie kabab. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Even desert was good. My mom loved her baklava and I had pudding cake. Thank you so much for making my mom's Mother's Day special!

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I took myself on a little solo date here since it's a short walk from my house. What a cute place!…read moreIt's a restaurant and bakery and the decor is gorgeous. I wish I could remember my servers name because he was so funny and so helpful. He also didn't judge me for getting basically one of everything for just myself lol. I got the grilled calamari, octopus, and lamb chops. I was NOT expecting the calamari to be so huge haha it was so delicious and flavorful though. I always prefer grilled over fried calamari. The lamb chops were juicy and seasoned so well (not gamey at all). And octopus is a favorite of mine anywhere I go, this was a 10/10. I'll 100% be returning here before I move out of this neighborhood!

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