Who says Italian food has to be heavy? The folks at Louise's take the light and airy feel of their numerous locations and infuse it in their food, which includes simple pizzas, pastas and salads. If you want to add some heartiness to your chopped salad, ask for the salami and provolone upgrade.

Additional locations include

Brentwood, 264 26th St. (310) 451-5001

Hancock Park, 232 Larchmont Blvd. (323) 962-9510

Los Feliz, 4500 Los Feliz Blvd. (323) 667-0777

Pasadena/Old Town, 2-8 E. Colorado Blvd. (626) 568-3030

Santa Monica, 1008 Montana Ave. (310) 394-8888

Studio City, 12050 Ventura Blvd. (818) 762-2662

West Los Angeles, 10645 Pico Blvd. (310) 475-6084