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Italian Inspiration Meets Louisiana Soul
Located in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana, 121 Artisan Bistro brings together the best of Italian-inspired cuisine, gourmet burgers, Southern comfort food, handcrafted pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and perfectly grilled steaks—all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and plenty of passion.
House-Made Pasta's and Stone Hearth Favorites
Localy family owned and operated with a passionate culinary team led by Chef Benny Gray complimented by a hospitality driven service staff, where every table is treated like a guest in our home.
Downtown Lake Charles' Neighborhood Bistro
Everything comes out of our open kitchen —fresh pasta made to order, gourmet burgers, perfectly seared hand-cut steaks, hand-tossed signature pizzettes and calzones and bread baked fresh to order. You can watch it all happen from your table.
Private Dining
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, business meeting or medical presentation, the Tuscan Room offers a warm, turn key setting complimented with the hospitality and cuisine that have made 121 Artisan Bistro a community favorite destination. .
Italian-Inspired Catering for Any Occasion
All your favorites freshly prepared and avaialble for your next private event or celebration. Avaialble for pick up or delivery.
Best Artisan Bread Pudding in Lake Charles
You don't need a formal excuse to indulge in Lake Charles. At 121 Artisan Bistro on Dr Michael Debakey Drive, our warm white chocolate bread pudding defines true local comfort. We bake each order in our kitchen, topping it with custom hazelnut custard that melts on impact. Whether you're wrapping up dinner near Prien Lake or grabbing takeout after work, our scratch-made dessert delivers pure happiness. Step into our cozy dining room today for a taste.
From Scratch Kitchen Creating Chef Driven Selections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
121 Artisan Bistro is known for Italian food with a Louisiana seafood streak. Our most popular dishes include:
- Mona Lisa Pasta: Angel hair pasta with shrimp and Louisiana crabmeat in a light seafood cream sauce.
- Shrimp & Crawfish Diavolo Pasta: Sautéed shrimp and Louisiana crawfish tails with fettuccine in a spicy asiago plum tomato cream sauce.
- Parmesan Crusted Shrimp: A pound of lightly fried shrimp with parmesan, fresh herbs and Creole honey mustard.
- Beef Tips & Grits: Slow braised beef tenderloin tips in a veal Milanese sauce, served with creamy rosemary stone ground grits and green beans.
- Lamb Lollipops: Six lamb lollipops that are grilled and served with a choice of sauce.
- Fried Mozzarella: Hand-cut, house made mozzarella that is fried and served over fresh basil marinara.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We are known for Salmon, Cheesecake, Dessert, Grilled Chicken, Grits, Po Boy, Caprese, Pasta, Cheeseburger, Crab, Ribeye, Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp, Meatloaf, Tiramisu, Ice Cream, Mediterranean Food, Spaghetti, Grilled Cheese, Caesar Salad, Chicken Tenders, Oyster, Pizza, Salads, Fries, Pesto Pizza, Focaccia, Calamari, Oysters, Caprese Salad, Lasagna, Hummus, Crawfish, Caprese Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Seafood, Burgers, Calamari Fritti, Blt, Cobb Salad, Soup, and Meatballs
Do you offer catering?
Yes! 121 Artisan Bistro offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events. Our catering menu features our Italian food favorites, available for pickup or delivery.
Visit our catering page for more information.
Do you take reservations?
Yes! We accept reservations through OpenTable. You can reserve a table online by selecting your preferred date, time, and party size, subject to availability.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Services & amenities
Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.
Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Do you have Wi-Fi? Yes, we have Wi-Fi.
Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Lake Charles, Westlake, Lockmoor, Hipple, Prien, Rose Bluff, Mossville, Maplewood, Moss Bluff, Ararat, Chloe, Newton, Goss, Manchester, Calcasieu County, Sulphur, Belfield, Chalkley, Le Bleu, and Carlyss.
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