L'Ami Louis or Chez Janou

[nanv]

Trying to decide between the two for an upcoming visit. Or am I wrong and they are not similar at all? Thanks for the help.

[PBSF]

I hope you are not confusing L'Ami Louis with L'Ami Jean. That has happened on this board.

[Delucacheesemonger]

Good point

[Busk]

Uh, not really. Janou is a nice, normal bistro. Louis is an over the top, decadent, expensive bistro with massive portions and aggressive staff.

[John Talbott]

I'll second that.

John Talbott

[Oakglen]

It may be that on a price per poundage basis, L'Ami Louis is not overpriced. To me, it is the difference between "feeding" and "dining". Bill Clinton loved the place; that's enough for me.

[souphie]

And exceptional ingredients.