Louise’s Trattoria will close its Larchmont Village restaurant at 232 N. Larchmont Blvd. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, ending a Los Angeles Italian chain that once operated 19 locations, according to The Independent. The Larchmont dining room is the chain’s last surviving location.
Owners Rob and Karen Serritella announced the closure in an Instagram farewell. “It is with bittersweet emotions that we announce Louise’s Trattoria will be closing its doors,” they wrote.
For longtime diners, the timing matters. Nov. 25 is the day before Thanksgiving, and the restaurant will be closed on the holiday itself. Customers can still preorder Thanksgiving meals for pickup on Nov. 25, the final day of service.
From Santa Monica to 19 Locations
Louise’s began in Santa Monica in 1978. Bill Chait was part of a group that bought the original location in 1985 and later expanded the business, The Independent reported. The Larchmont restaurant opened in 1988…