Pasta Louise Cafe

803 8th Ave, Brooklyn
(347) 725-3883

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Customers' Favorites

Fennel and Arugula Salad with Crispy Chickpeas Pecorino and Lemon Vinaigrette
Louise's Caesar Salad with Arugula Homemade Croutons and Tomatoes
House Made Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil on Focaccia
Pecorino Frittata on Sea Salt Focaccia
Cacio E Pepe with Spicy Prosciutto
Roasted Tomato Sauce
House Ricotta Toast
Meatball Sauce
Spicy Red Pesto
Avocado Toast

Menu

Starters
Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil
2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made whipped ricotta and fennel oil
Grandma's Meatballs Appetizer
Three homemade beef meatballs with whipped ricotta and sea salt focaccia
Burrata and Sicilian Olive oil
Local Burrata with Sicilian Olive oil, flaky salt and a piece of our homemade bread
Avocado + Egg Toast
Red pepper aioli, sliced avocado, sliced egg, aleppo pepper, chives on our toasted homemade sea salt focaccia.
Bread Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil
Extra Sea Salt Focaccia
A big square of our homemade bread
Extra Rosemary + Garlic Focaccia
A big square of our homemade bread.
Kid's Meatballs
2 all-beef meatballs with whipped ricotta.
Crispy Chickpeas
Crispy, roasted chickpeas with smoked paprika and lime.
Citrus Olives
Mixed olives marinated in citrus peels + rosemary

Sandwiches
Louise's Spicy Garden Sandwich
Shaved cucumbers, red onions and heirloom tomatoes marinated in miso vinaigrette, with ricotta salata and Calabrian chili aioli on a lea Bakery baguette. Really, really good!
Meatball Parm Hero
Our homemade meatballs covered in melted fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil...all on a toasted baguette. Our meatball parm is not to be missed!
Old School Grilled Cheese
Super melty and cheddary, made on our homemade focaccia.
Spicy Roman Sandwich
Salami, Calabrian chiles, honey, ricotta, honey + basil on a house-baked sea salt focaccia
Louise's Cubano
Roast pork, Swiss cheese, grainy mustard, house-made pickles.
Louise's Summer Chicken Sandwich
Diced chicken mixed with celery, carrots, frisee, arugula + roasted tomatoes. Tossed in our mustard mayo sauce with a hint of mint. Cold and refreshing!
Pizza Bread
Our organic tomato sauce and local fresh mozzarella on homemade focaccia bread
Seasonal Veggie Frittata Sandwich
Seasonal vegetables baked into an egg frittata, on our homemade focaccia.
Prosciutto + Fresh Mozz Sandwich
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, basil, mint & balsamic vinegar on a baguette.

Pasta Add-ons
Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto
The most addicting pasta add-on! Crispy prosciutto with Calabrian chilies and olive oil.
Extra Grated Cheese
Local Burrata
Add a big, creamy burrata ball to your pasta!
Tomato Confit
A container of slow-roasted cherry tomatoes with garlic and herbs. Perfect with bread and cheese!
Spicy Calabrian Peppers
Citrus Olives
A mix of olives marinated with lemon peels and rosemary.
Homemade Breadcrumbs
Crispy homemade breadcrumbs to add to your pasta! So good!
Calabrian Chile Mayo
A Cup container of our Calabrian Chile Mayonnaise. Slightly spicy and savory. An amazing addition for a spicy kick to sandwiches!
Fresh Mozzarella
A big, 10oz ball of creamy fresh mozzarella to add to your pasta, salads or sandwiches!

Salads
Louise's Caesar Salad 8th Street
Louise's homemade Caesar with arugula, homemade croutons, tomatoes and pecorino.
Seasonal Pasta Salad
Edamame, tomato confit, black olives, red peppers, corn, parsley, champagne vinaigrette
Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino and lemon vinaigrette.

Fresh Pasta by the Pound
Fresh Bicycle Pasta
Yup. It's shaped like a bicycle. You gotta try it.
Fresh Radiatori Pasta
A fun shape with lots of ridges, just like a radiator!
Fresh Mafaldine Pasta
Long ribbons with ridged edges. Try it with a scamp sauce.. the best!
Fresh Lumache Pasta
Little rainbows that are great for cheesy or thick sauces.
Gluten Free Rigatoni
Made with our special blend of GF flours. 1 pound feeds 4 people. Allergy alert: Made in a kitchen that also uses wheat flour!
Fresh Campanelle Pasta
Shaped like a lacy bell or a fancy seashell! Holds lots of yummy sauce!
Fresh Creste Di Gallo
Officially called creste di gallo... but we call them roosters!
Gluten Free Spaghetti
Made with our special blend of Gluten Free flours. 1 pound feeds four people!
Fresh Fettuccine Pasta
Long, wide noodles that are screaming for a cream sauce (Luca's favorite!)
Thick Spaghetti
When nothing but the classic will do (Papa's favorite)
Fresh Fusilli Pasta
Fresh Casarecce
Really cool little twists! Great with pesto or vegetable sauces!
Fresh Pappardelle Pasta

Homemade Sauces
Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce
Allison's family recipe! A creamy sauce with sweet roasted peppers, smoked paprika and roasted garlic. Pair it with rigatoni or lumache.
Spicy Red Pesto
Calabrian chilies, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, sunflower seeds, garlic and olive oil. So good with bucatini! ounce container... great for one pound of pasta.
Meatball Sauce
All-beef meatballs with pecorino and herbs, just like Grandma Louise would make! You get 8 meatballs and sauce.
Wild Mushroom + Fresh Herbs
Creamy and delicious with wild mushrooms, fresh herbs and parmigiana. Try it with spaghetti or mafaldine.
Mac Sauce
A creamy, extra cheesy, cheddar sauce to easily make your own mac and cheese! Get it with our bicycle pasta! A 16 ounce container... great for 1 pound of pasta!
Roasted Tomato Sauce
Just like Grandma Louise used to make! Organic tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil. Delicious! 16 ounce container... perfect for 1 pound of pasta.
Bolognese Sauce
Traditional bolognese sauce with beef + pork, garlic, onions, carrots, crushed tomatoes + spices.
Basil Pesto
Basil, olive oil, pecorino, roasted sunflower seeds and a bit of cream! 8 ounce container is perfect for 1 lb of pasta.

Dessert
Super Fudgy Brownie
A neighborhood (and staff) fave! Slightly crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside! What's not to love?
Roasted Banana Bread
Baked daily! Thick slice of banana bread made with roasted bananas! mmmmm
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Our delicious, chocolatey, homemade cookie - fresh baked, everyday!
Roasted Banana Bread Sundae
Banana bread crumbs layered with vanilla ice cream and homemade salted caramel
Banana Bread Box
Three thick slices of our amazing roasted banana bread!
Brownie Box
Three big, fudgey, chocolatey homemade brownies!
Banana Bread Loaf w/ Caramel
A whole loaf of our famous roasted banana bread, with a 4 oz container of salted caramel sauce!
Strawberry Shortcake
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with layers of fresh strawberries, mascarpone cream and lady fingers!
Today's Flavor Pint
A pint of your favorite soft serve! Check our website to see what flavor we're serving today!
Chocolate Chip Cookies Box
Three of our delicious, chocolatey, homemade cookies - fresh baked, everyday!
Vanilla Soft Serve Medium Cup
Vanilla Ice Cream Pint
A pint of your favorite soft serve!
Today's Flavor - Soft Serve Medium Cup
Twist Pint
A twist of vanilla and our special flavor of the day
Twist Soft Serve Medium Cup

Pasta Kits
The Sunday Dinner Kit
Everything you need to make dinner like an Italian grandma . . . even the wooden spoon! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of fresh spaghetti - 1 container of Meatball Sauce - Box of focaccia - 4 oz of homemade whipped ricotta - Louise's Caesar Salad
The Spicy Kit
For your friends who can handle the heat! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of casarecce pasta - 1 container of spicy pesto (nut free and vegan) - Homemade breadcrumbs - Container of crispy spicy prosciutto - Box of fresh focaccia
The Breakfast Kit
We love Louise in the mornings too! This kit has the AM faves + stuff from our fancy pantry! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of Louise's coffee beans - A box of banana bread - Sicilian lemon marmalade - Container of salted caramel
The Kids' Kit
One for the kiddos! All the stuff your little pasta people love! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of fresh bicycle pasta - 1 container of cheese sauce - Crispy breadcrumbs (for a crunchy top!) - 2 homemade brownies
The Quick Gift Kit
Need a gift for the pasta-file in your life? We've got you covered! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of fresh spaghetti - 1 container of roasted tomato sauce - A PL wooden spoon - A PL tote bag

Kids
GLUTEN FREE Roasted Tomato Sauce with Pasta
Our fresh pasta cooked with our thick organic marinara sauce (and it's vegan!). So good with local burrata! Made with fresh gluten free pasta.
Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic (try adding burrata and breadcrumbs!)
Pasta with Butter + Cheese
Silky + smooth butter sauce, topped with grated parmesan. The best comfort food!
Kid's Meatballs
2 all-beef meatballs with whipped ricotta.
GLUTEN FREE Butter + Cheese Pasta
Silky + smooth butter sauce... not just for kids! Even better with spicy, crispy prosciutto.
The Kids' Kit
One for the kiddos! All the stuff your little pasta people love! In this kit you'll get: - 1 pound of fresh bicycle pasta - 1 container of cheese sauce - Crispy breadcrumbs (for a crunchy top!) - 2 homemade brownies

Drinks
Lemonade
Freshly pressed every day! 12 ounce bottle
Lurisia Soda - Aranciata Rossa
Blood Orange flavored Italian soda
Bottled Water
Spindrift Lemon
Lurisia Soda - Chinotto
Bittersweet Italian soda
Spindrift Grapefruit
Louise On Ice
Our most popular coffee drink! Organic cold brew with half and half, brown sugar and fresh mint. Sooo good!
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Cool down with some cold brew!
Sparkling Water
Iced Latte
Spiced Hot Chocolate
A delicious hot chocolate using our secret agent chocolate sauce!
Hot Coffee Medium
Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
Iced Americano
HOT Louise Special (16 oz)
Coffee with cream, brown sugar and fresh mint
Latte
Espresso Double
Decaf Coffee Medium
Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
Cappuccino
Iced Cappuccino
Hot Coffee Large
Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
Louise Latte
Hot Spiced Mocha (16 oz)
Like a mocha, but better! Iced organic coffee with our secret chocolate sauce.
Americano
Cortado
Decaf Coffee Large
Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
Espresso Single
Hot Tea - Mint Large
Hot Tea - Jasmine Large
Hot Tea - English Breakfast Large
Hot Tea - Chamomile Large
Hot Tea - Earl Gray Large

Goodies
Pasta Louise Wooden Spoon
Who wouldn't want a Pasta Louise Wooden Spoon? Makes a great gift!
1 lb Organic Coffee
1 pound bag of organic coffee, medium roast, whole beans. Caramel notes, smooth as butter... so good!
Signed! Pasta Friday Cookbook
Signed copy of Allison's second cookbook
Salted Caramel Drizzle

Wine
12oz bottle of Sauvignon Blanc
2 glasses of French Sauvignon Blanc in a cute little bottle. Take it to the park for a picnic, or just home for dinner!
12oz bottle of Supertuscan
2 glasses of our house Supertuscan in a cute little bottle! Take it to a picnic or just home for dinner!
12oz bottle of Rosé
2 glasses of Italian Rosé in a cute little bottle! Great for picnics or just a dinner at home!
3-pack of Louise's Wine
Get all three of our cute little wine bottles to take home for dinner or to a picnic! Equals a bottle and a half of wine!

Local Beers
Louise's Lager Can (16oz)
Louise got her own beer! Brewed just for us by Wild East Brewery, it's a crisp and refreshing Italian-style pilsner.
Green City IPA from Other Half
Hazy East Coast IPA with a creamy, delicious body and slight bitter finish. Brewed in Rochester.

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Recent Reviews

Booked a reservation for a Sunday family brunch. The restaurant staff were very accommodating as some of our party were running significantly behind. The servers were very kind, attentive, and accommodating. They provided high chair for a toddler in our party. We ordered a couple of appetizers to share and then a variety of entrees: - Baked Four Cheese Mac (appetizer): excellent vegetarian option with a tasty coating of toasted breadcrumbs on top - Bread Sampler (appetizer):...
May 2025
They have one pasta type per day, but according to our server it’s always vegan. Then you have a couple of vegan sauces and toppings, and some appetizers. Everything we had was pretty good. I’m so used to not being able to eat fresh pasta that this place deserves high marks just for not adding eggs to theirs.
May 2025
They had two vegan pasta options and they were both really nice! A red sauce pasta and a red pesto pasta. Just had to tell the server we were requesting them vegan. As far as apps, it looked promising, we just had focaccia and their pickle plate. There’s also a labeled vegan chocolate cake on the dessert menu. I didn’t have high expectations but it was pretty good!!
April 2025

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Pasta Louise Cafe

803 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(347) 725-3883