Very disappointing! I had dinner there last night with one of my friends and we were both very disappointed and underwhelmed by everything. The food was very over priced, the portions were small, and the overall quality was not very good. I ordered the stuffed shrimp and my friend had the surf and turf. I only got 3 measly shrimp and my friend's lobster was overcooked and very dry. The service was also very lackluster. We had 2 waiters which was very confusing and they were both pretty terrible. It took 20 mins to have them bring us bread, and the one waiter completely forgot about our drinks. Definitely not ever going back to this place again. read more

Exellent food. Great service and a great overall vibe. They have some really cool specials and great appetizers. If you need good italian food, come here. The name fooled me at first because it didnt seem italian but man, its a cool place! read more

Had never dined here before, but saw the reviews and also got a personal recommendation from someone who had dined here on several occasions and raved about it. I made a reservation for a recent Saturday night and managed to secure a table for 4 the evening before. From what I could see the restaurant was full and there was a crowd waiting to get in so its obviously very popular. Still, for as busy as the place was, our waiter was right on top of things and provided really outstanding service if a bit rushed. My water glass was never allowed to get completely empty. The prices are very fair for the quantity and quality of the fare. The specials were so interesting and varied that no one at our table ordered off the extensive menu. There were multiple fish and meat selections and one sounded better than the next. As we shared bites of the appetizers and entrées, I can say that everything was delicious, as well as very nicely presented. Recommended appetizers were the rock shrimp and the calamari. The lump crab meat cocktail was also very good. The lamb osso buco was off the hook as was the monk fish. The portions were so large that after ordering an appetizer and the complementary salad there was barely room for the main course. Leftovers are cheerfully wrapped to go. The dessert selection is varied and the one we all split (chocolate and peanut butter) was superb, and the cappuccino was hot. The only negatives I noted was that the tables were a bit tight, making it difficult on the wait staff, and the loaf of bread served before we ordered was a litte burnt, but still fresh, hot and crusty. I'm sure we could have gotten a replacement if we had cared to ask. Dinner for 4 with tax and a generous tip was about $50. This place is highly recommended. read more

The shrimp arabiata appetizer was good. The service is good. The atmosphere is nice and at the same time casual. The food is Italian with your typical dishes like shrimp fra diavolo which is a shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce, chicken Parmesan and chicken francese. We had the crab meat stuffed shrimp there were 3 large shrimp, rack of lamb which I heard was good and the Chilean sea bass which that guest didn't like too much as she said it had a "fishy" taste. There seems to be a lot of seafood on the menu and there are many specials 3 of which were different fish dishes. Overall the good here is good. The position size is average for an Italian restaurant. The food here is good but heavy. Not cheap, not too expensive but reasonable. read more

Excellent Italian BYOB where seafood and pasta are the main attractions. I typically get one of the specials because the creativity makes you want to try a LouCas tasting menu which doesn't exist (hopefully one day). The prices are very reasonable for the freshest seafood and large portions. I just wish this place was closer to home. read more

Went here for the first time on the Saturday before Valentine's Day. Maybe they added more table due to the busy weekend but the tables were too close together. My chair was kicked every time a waiter walked by. The food was average if not below. I had the Cajun Calamari appetizer which tasted like Calamari dipped in vinegar and a pasta dish which was just OK. The place is noisy. Staff was friendly and besides from my chair constantly being kicked the service was good. With so many other better Italian restaurants in New Jersey; I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

We had a large party (20 people) and were given a private back room at no charge! This place is byo whatever! We brought wine and whiskey for no additional corking charge. The service is quick and the food is high quality. Try their steak for two, served with bone and sliced for you. Very tender. Will certainly return for our next big gathering! read more

We came here five days after the hurricane when the entire region lost power for days. One of the dishes we ordered seemed to have seafood that was bad or old. I complained and they refused to remove the item from the check, or discount it in any way, citing "it is one of our most popular items and food poisoning does not happen instantly." Quite disappointing, I won't be back. read more

This is one of my favorite italian restaurants! The food is just amazing!! I would recommend you make reservations if you plan to go on the weekend they tend to be busy. My Favorites: Penne Alla Vodka, Eggplant Rollatini Parm, Chicken Francese & Veal Parm It is BYOB and it is located in a strip mall but dont let that scare you away! If you come here, you will not regret it!! I just had my 25th birthday at LouCas with family and friends (12 people) and everyone enjoyed their meal! read more

I brought my whole family here for my husband's bday. my poor husband got food poisoning from the fish he ate!!! poor guy was puking all night. everyone else ordered eggplant parm and they thought it was pretty good. however, me on the other hand felt the food was very bland. i had the eggplant parm and I just didn't think it was amazing as others rave about. it needed salt! the only thing i liked was it was byob. oh also didnt like that they charged $3 to switch out pasta with french fries. lots of italian places let you have fries instead of pasta. what's the big deal? i rather go to olive garden...and i hate olive garden! read more

What a great evening we went to Lou Cas tonight and found Sergio , our evening just got better , he's from frescos , the food hasn't been the same since he's not there, so we were pleasantly surprised to see him tonight , our dinner was amazing we had shrimp served in scampi sauce yum , veal parmesan very tender, and Black Sea bass ,artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, shataki mushrooms ,crab, over sautéed spinach YUM, so happy everything was wonderful, sorry frescos , but we'll be at Lou Cas , felt like home , happy to find a familiar face that makes sure everything ok.... read more

After my wedding ceremony my family and I had lunch at Loucas. I called a week before to reserve the private room that fits 30 people. The girl that took my call was patient told me about my menu options, she answered all my questions. A day like your wedding day is already hectic and we arrived to the restaurant late from our initial reservation time but not once did they rush us or seemed annoyed. It was really nice of them to make us feel welcomed and letting us take our time. The food was delicious the cake was delicious. Not one bad thing to say. read more

This place is a classic NJ italian restaurant. BYOB & good food. I have been a few times for private events. The food is always consistent and the staff friendly. This is an ideal place for a shower, christening, or even repass type gathering. read more

Went here for V-Day. Have been a repeat customer for a while but it was GFs first time here. She loved it! We had Buffalo Calamari (very good but just a tad heavy with the balsamic), ceasar salads which were terrific, penne a la vodka with chicken, and the veal chop (nice size portion, very tender). We finished it off with the home made NY cheesecake which had the right balance of fluffiness, heaviness, creaminess and sweetness. My rating is really 4.5 stars but i apparently cant do that on the mobile app. read more

Horrible Hostess! First off, we made a reservation for 7:15. We were called and asked if we could come at 7:30. We obliged, but still had to wait till 7:50 before we got seated. No apologies were given, even when we inquired after 15 minutes. We had been at out table for approximately 10-15 minutes, Bread had been served, wine was poured and we all were enjoying both. The hostess came to our table and TOLD us that she needed the table for (5), that the one we were sitting at would open up to accommodate that party and wanted us to move to another table. She never asked if it would be alright, nor offered any compensation whatsoever. We stayed put and she seemed very perturbed. This gave me a bad taste in my mouth for the duration of the evening! read more

Excellent on all counts. Been coming here of and on for about fifteen years. Recently had a reservation for 7 on a very busy Saturday night. Our server Dan was a good sport with our ribbing, but accommodated all our requests. The bread is crusty, hot, and constantly being refreshed. My wife and I started with the hot appetizer for two. Eggplant rollatini, clams casino, fried zucchini, large garlic shrimp, mussels. Hot and tasty. Others in our party had a hearty corn soup. Thick and delicious. My entree, the seafood fra diavolo was perfect. Large shrimp, scallops, tender scungili, soft mussels in a spicy, but not too hot, tomato sauce over linguini. We shared a tartufo, one of the only desserts not made in house, but nonetheless, delicious. The service was great, and judging by the thirty people waiting to get in as we were leaving, the secret is out. One of our favorite places! read more

Another awesome meal at LouCas!!! I haven't been here in about a year and it wasn't a let down. I had the Surf n Turf this time. It was done to perfection. You can't be disappointed at this place. read more

I've been here a few times. The atmosphere and presentation are great. For the quality, the prices are too high. Last time I was there my group of 8 had a $300 bill. This place still has charm, but if you stomach has high expectations as mine does, pass it up. read more

Delicious! Went there this afternoon for my uncle's 50th birthday party! Everything we had was delicious. Eggplant, clams, mussels & mushrooms were fabulous for appetizers! Then the main course everyone loved the salmon & the chicken francese is to die for!!! Can't wait to come back and try some more yummy food!!! read more

I have been to this restaurant several times I like the food and the ambiance , the servers have always been extremely nice , here is the reason why I'm done with the restaurant......# 1 reason is that they advertise closing time 10 pm...... Well it's not true , I have been turned down 3 times not because I arrived at 10 pm but because the restaurant was slow and it was close at 9:15 pm .... Not cool not cool..... Respect your advertising hours that's not they way of doing business specially to your locals who keep you alive during the winter times read more

Great consistent food in Edison. A good place for a business lunch. The bread is always fresh and the service is usually pretty good.

Went there for both lunch and dinner and had an excellent as its perfect for work. I really like the food as they are consistently good. The fact that its bring your own keeps the cost down. Definitely a must visit when your in the Edison area. read more

My wife and I went there Saturday night 6/28/14 with another couple. The place was bustling as always. It seems a bit loud when you first walk in but not a big deal, maybe it just the acoustics in the place.The decor is somewhat upscale with a casual feel. We placed our orders and our apps came out shortly after, piping hot. We also split 1 order the Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage 4 ways as a 2nd course and on to the entries. Everything was prepared to our liking and timing was spot on, we didn't feel rushed, nor did we wait. It's a BYOB which is nice. We all had some coffee, split a couple of deserts and we were on our way. All in all it was a pleasant evening. Atmosphere, menu, service, FOOD and price were all very good and would definitely go back as we have before for years. This is one of my favorite places for Italian food. read more

Was expecting a lot more from this place. Heres how it went down: Ordered unsweetened iced tea while browsing the menu, got got super-sugary sweetened iced tea, politely sent it back asking for no sugar. Received another sweetened one. "K no problem" I told myself, the food will be good. I'll just sit here and drink this water. Tasted like tap out of a toilet. Shrimp cocktail appetizer was 10 dollars and came with only 3 shrimp that tasted like they had been frozen in pool water.. had some kind of chlorine taste to them. Lump crab meat appetizer was 12 dollars and didn't taste like anything really, so that was probably my favorite part. I asked about Maine lobster tail specials and was told about what it came with it as far as sides and whatnot. It sounded decent so I said I'd go with that. Received 3 rock lobster tails, not maine lobster tails, which weren't terrible but just mediocre, and also not what I wanted. They were stuffed with crabmeat mush that was decent tasting but had lots of crunchy bones and/or sand mixed in it. Also, the broccoli rabe tasted like diesel fuel. Vegetables were funky. Seriously, for these prices I expected much better, but I'd say this place is cheap banquet hall quality at best. Save your money guys :( read more

There are a few things that would prevent me from going back: dirty decanters (bacteria growing in decanters can ruin your good wine and it's a heath hazard). Also, the server never checked back on my table (after dropping the food he would only come back when we were clearly done and wasn't available when we had questions). Most importantly, I had to call management because I found a strange object in my food; I could not keep eating even though I was told it was a "shell." My meal was composed of 3 pieces, and I ate only one but the whole dish was still charged in my bill. Restaurants sometimes needs to own its mistakes and not make customers financially accountable for them. read more

Excellent! I discovered Loucas on work lunches and dinner and fell in love with this place. I need to visit at least a few times each year. They're BYOB which is great! Whether it's pasta, seafood or a meat dish, I am always more than satisfied. The service is always great and they handle large groups and families very well. it is well supported by the locals. On my last visit, I had the osso buco and it was incredibly tender and full of flavor. It's not the typical Italian American restaurant....I would say more American Italian, if that makes sense. read more

the restaurant is really for seafood lovers, I am not. My wife lover her cod fish dinner. I order a chicken dish giambotta. It comes with chicken potatoes, onions and pepper, Italian sausage. It was all good bit the sausage was old or not a high quality. I should of picked it out or sent it back. every dissaponting read more

Just ok the shrimp was so over cooked. It's nice that you can bring you own wine. There prices are very high for what you get my husband order a steak and it was $65 and it was not that good. read more

An incredibly condescending, rude manager did not apologize for crab shells in the lump crab pasta special. My bed of leeks had sand in every bite. We were embarrassed because we took a friend! read more

We dined here last night for the first time as none of us are from the area. We were very pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of the meal and service. Each of us had a different appetizer and entree and we all took a little sample of everything and the food was all scrumptious. The service was very good and the fact that it's a BYOB is a bonus. This was a midway meeting point for our group and we will definitely come back! read more

Went to LouCas on Friday (9/29) for dinner with my wife to celebrate her birthday. First time we went to LouCas...it was superb. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Service was excellent and the food...delicious....everything from appetizer to main course. Highly recommend it...the seafood was great! read more

the best italian food in town... i ordered the penne vodka with shrimp, at first it seemed really pricey but the taste and flavor in the pasta is to die for! this place has such high quality food, so worth the money. read more

Service was wonderful. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. I ordered the shrimp scampi which was okay, I've paid less for better quality before. I believe the shrimp was not cooked all the way through as it has made me extremely sick. The person I dined with tried my fish and also had stomach problems. I would consider going back and trying something without any meat protein. read more

Been eating here for ever. Good Food, Reasonable Prices, Decent Sized Portions. Always Have Good Specials. Like the fact that it is a BYOB. Sometimes Service is a bit Spotty. read more

Quality has gone downhill. We used to love doing take out from LouCas every Sunday. But they changed the Pasta Menu. Our dinners were awful. The sides were cold and and bland. The bean salad was terrible. They must have a new manager. Never coming back. read more

I was here with a group of about 10 people for dinner. It's a pretty noisy place, but nicely decorated. The appetizers I had were very tasty. I had a chicken dish for my entree, which was also quite good. Our waiter was efficient and a pleasure to deal with. This is a BYOB place. read more

One of my FAVORITE restaurants. If you live in the Edison area you really need to try this place. Its always jam packed for a reason. If your going on a Friday or the weekend I recommend calling for reservations. I have been eating here for years and years...before the expanded and remodeled and it has always been superb. The steaks are great and the seafood dishes are even better. When you first walk in you will see a daily specials menu that is daunting. Then you sit down and your waiter will attempt to explain that menu to you. They always have such a large and diverse specials list every night...and everything on it is delicious. I am always amazed at how the wait staff remember everything. I recommend they Filet Migon that is wrapped in bacon and topped with a bread crumb mixture. Its then placed on a grilled portabella mushroom. AWESOME! They do great seafood as well and the seafood sample appetizer is to die for. They bring it out on a large silver tray and its packed with fresh seafood. Crab legs, king crab meat, oysters, calamari, shrimps and much more, each accompanied with sauces to dip. Definitely try this out, you will not be disappointed. They also have a dessert cart they bring over if you can handle more try it out, they all look so good. read more

I dig the food here. I've never had bad service or a bad meal here. No liqueur license but you can bring your own.

Beautiful wedding shower for Kate yesterday at this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was five stars. thank you

I loved this place. Everything I ate was delicious! Just so good. It's a BYOB! Came here for a friend's birthday the other night. Honestly it was an older crowd but who really cares about that right? As long as the service and food are on point than I'm going back! We were a pretty large group and sat us as we trickled in. For example, they didn't give us an issue about having the whole party in order to sit. When we sat our waiter came, got us our wine glasses, opened our drinks, and gave us bread. Even the bread was yummy! For apps, we had a mixture of things, mozz and tomatoes, rock shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, clams casino, calamari, seafood tower, and eggplant rollatini. A lot right? Everything was just so good. I honestly wanted to cancel my dinner order...I was so full! For my meal, I ordered the Beef Tenderloin (cooked just how I like it) Special with shrimp stuffed with crab, mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies. Everything was cooked perfectly. Since it was a special, it came with a house salad before the meal. And yea, that was all after the ton of apps we are before. Although I couldn't finish my main course, I was able to wrap it up and take it home. For dessert, my bf and I shared chocolate lava cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. Again I say, everything perfect. Might be my new favorite Italian place. Totally recommend it! read more

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