Café Luce

235 E 53rd St, New York
(646) 590-2777

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Spaghetti Chicken Parmigiana
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Fresh Homemade Pesto
Alla Vodka Penne
Penne Alla Vodka
Mushroom Ravioli
Nutella Tiramisu
Alfredo Mushroom
Tri Color Salad
Grilled Chicken

Menu

Featured items
Alla Vodka
Vodk a, Sautéed Shallot, Crushed Tomato & Cream
Bolognese
Ground Beef, Onions, Basil, Tomato Sauce.
Alfredo Mushroom
Mushrooms cooked in our homemade Alfredo cream sauce.
Cacio E Pepe
Parmesan Cheese, Black Pepper & Butter create this creamy, salty and spicy Authentic Italian dish!
Pollo Parmigiana
Lightly Breaded Chicken Topped with Melted Fresh Sliced Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce. Includes a side of tomato basil pasta. **No substitutions for the pasta sauce**
Pollo Capricciosa
Breaded Chicken Generously Covered with Fresh Arugula, Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella. Comes with a Side of Pasta in our Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce, or choose another sauce for your pasta at an additional charge.
Caesar Salad
Romain Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Crouton, Caesar Dressing.
Quattro Formaggi
Parmesan, Pecorino, Ricotta, Mozzarella.
Limoncell o
Shallots, Lemon Zest, a touch of Cream & Lemon Oil Drizzle.
Arrabbiata
Spicy Tomato Sauce.
Aglio E Olio
Meaning "garlic and oil" in Italian, this simple yet delicious Neapolitan dish is made by sautéing sliced garlic in extra virgin olive oil, dried red chili flakes, & Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tri Color Salad
Radicchio, Endive, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Salads
Caesar Salad
Romain Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, Crouton, Caesar Dressing.
Burrata
Whole Fresh Burrata, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Baby Argula, Shallot Dressing
Spinach Salad
Fresh Baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomato, Candied Walnut and a Cherry Dressing.
Italian Salad
Mix Green, Cherry Tomato, Onions, Cucumber, Black Olives, Italian Dressing
Tri Color Salad
Radicchio, Endive, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Caprese
Roasted Pepper, Black Olives, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dresssing..

Fresh Homemade Pasta
Alla Vodka
Vodk a, Sautéed Shallot, Crushed Tomato & Cream
Aglio E Olio
Meaning "garlic and oil" in Italian, this simple yet delicious Neapolitan dish is made by sautéing sliced garlic in extra virgin olive oil, dried red chili flakes, & Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cacio E Pepe
Parmesan Cheese, Black Pepper & Butter create this creamy, salty and spicy Authentic Italian dish!
Limoncell o
Shallots, Lemon Zest, a touch of Cream & Lemon Oil Drizzle.
Pollo Capricciosa
Breaded Chicken Generously Covered with Fresh Arugula, Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella. Comes with a Side of Pasta in our Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce, or choose another sauce for your pasta at an additional charge.
Bolognese
Ground Beef, Onions, Basil, Tomato Sauce.
Quattro Formaggi
Parmesan, Pecorino, Ricotta, Mozzarella.
Arrabbiata
Spicy Tomato Sauce.
Alfredo Mushroom
Mushrooms cooked in our homemade Alfredo cream sauce.
Pollo Parmigiana
Lightly Breaded Chicken Topped with Melted Fresh Sliced Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce. Includes a side of tomato basil pasta. **No substitutions for the pasta sauce**
Diavolo
Shrimp, Fried Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Hot Pepper Flake, Olive Oil, Parsley
Lasagna
Layers of Fresh Pasta Sheets, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Ground Beef, Bechamel Sauce, Homemade Tomato Sauce, topped with more Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Limoncell o Chicken
Shallots, lemon zest, grilled chicken, a touch of cream and lemon oil drizzle
Alla Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Tomatoes, Garlic and Wine White Sauce.
Gorgonzola
Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce.
Fresh Homemade Meatballs
Fresh Tomato Sauce & Fresh Homemade Meatballs.
Limoncell o Shrimp
Shallots, lemon zest, shrimp, a touch of cream and lemon oil drizzle
Tomato Basil
Cherry Tomatoes, Basil.
Mushroom Ravioli
Mushroom Ravioli blanked in a creamy mushroom sauce

Focaccia
Focaccia (2 pieces)
Fresh homemade focaccia

Side Orders
Fried Zucchini Sticks
5 pieces of fried Zucchini sticks, served with marinara sauce. (Batter contains Parmesan, egg, flour and breadcrumbs).
Focaccia (2 pieces)
Fresh homemade focaccia
Side of Parmesan Cheese
Hand Cut French Fries
Meatballs
4 pieces of our homemade meatballs in our fresh homemade tomato sauce
Hand Cut Truffle Fries
Hand Cut from fresh potatoes, topped with parmesan cheese, parsley and imported white truffle oil.
Fried Chicken Cutlet
Chicken
Marinated Shrimp
5 pieces of Marinated Shrimps
Side Salmon

Desserts
Nutella Tiramisu
Homemade Tiramisu
Oreo Tiramisu
Homemade Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Homemade Tiramisu.
Belgian Chocolate Mousse
Creamy Belgium chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge cake base, topped with chocolate shavings
Pistachio Cake
Layers of pistachio, sponge cake and ricotta cream and pistachio pieces for a crust, create this light and delicious dessert.
Panna Cotta
Homemade Panna Cotta with fresh berries
Flan
Light Custard dessert with caramel sauce

Beverages
Ginger Ale Can
Aqua Pana Still Water Large Bottle
750ml glass bottle
San Pellegrino Aranciata Can
Sprite
San Pellegrino Sparkling Large Bottle
750ml glass bottle
Club Soda Can
San Pellegrino Lemon Can

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Recent Reviews

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than Cafe Luce! I recently dined there, and every aspect of the experience was simply delightful.

From the moment I walked in, the inviting ambiance enveloped me, complete with charming decor that made me feel right at home.

The star of the meal was undoubtedly the fresh pasta. I indulged in their homemade fettuccine tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce, and it was nothing short...
December 2024
I was in NYC for a work trip and stopped in here because it had 4.7 stars, almost 1000 reviews, and moderately priced food. Cafe Luce was delicious! We tried a little bit of everything on the menu. The lasagna was the prize - huge portion with loads of flavor. All the dishes had perfectly prepared noodles.
Don't sit by the entrance door in the winter. It doesn't close and can get breezy and cold. Cafe Luce needs to repair this.
December 2024
Found this place when we originally wanted to try Tomi Jazz but that line was too long.

Handmade pasta is delicious, and we also got the burrata salad. Super cute decor feels very homey. Had a great dinner here with my girls and would definitely come back!
December 2024

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Café Luce

235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
(646) 590-2777