Pasta Louise Cafe Menu

803 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • Pasta Kits

    • The Breakfast Kit

      We love Louise in the mornings too! This kit has the AM faves + stuff from our fancy pantry!\n\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of Louise's coffee beans\n- A box of banana bread\n- Sicilian lemon marmalade\n- Container of salted caramel
      $41.00
    • The Quick Gift Kit

      Need a gift for the pasta-file in your life? We've got you covered!\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of fresh spaghetti\n- 1 container of roasted tomato sauce\n- A PL wooden spoon\n- A PL tote bag
      $37.00
    • The Autumn Kit

      Autumn's in the air . . . time to cozy up!\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of fresh bucatini\n- 1 container of cauliflower kale pesto\n- Container of local burrata\n- Box of pumpkin spiced donuts
      $32.00
    • The Sunday Dinner Kit

      Everything you need to make dinner like an Italian grandma . . . even the wooden spoon!\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of fresh spaghetti\n- 1 container of Meatball Sauce\n- Box of focaccia\n- 4 oz of homemade whipped ricotta\n- Louise's Caesar Salad
      $44.00
    • The Spicy Kit

      For your friends who can handle the heat!\n\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of casarecce pasta\n- 1 container of spicy pesto (nut free and vegan)\n- Homemade breadcrumbs\n- Container of crispy spicy prosciutto\n- Box of fresh focaccia
      $31.00
    • The Kids' Kit

      One for the kiddos! All the stuff your little pasta people love!\n\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of fresh bicycle pasta\n- 1 container of cheese sauce\n- Crispy breadcrumbs (for a crunchy top!)\n- 2 homemade brownies
      $25.00
  • Pastries

    • Butter Croissant

      Plain croissant, baked fresh every day from our friends at Lea Brooklyn.
      $4.50
  • Homemade Sauces

    • Bolognese Sauce

      Traditional bolognese sauce with beef + pork, garlic, onions, carrots, crushed tomatoes + spices.
      $17.50
    • Wild Mushroom + Fresh Herbs

      Creamy and delicious with wild mushrooms, fresh herbs and parmigiana. Try it with\nspaghetti or mafaldine.
      $16.50
    • Mac Sauce

      A creamy, extra cheesy, cheddar sauce to easily make your own mac and cheese! Get it with our bicycle pasta!\n\nA 16 ounce container... great for 1 pound of pasta!
      $11.50
    • 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.
      $14.00
    • Roasted Tomato Sauce

      Just like Grandma Louise used to make! Organic tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil. Delicious!<br /><br />16 ounce container... perfect for 1 pound of pasta.
      $11.50
    • Meatball Sauce

      All-beef meatballs with pecorino and herbs, just like Grandma Louise would make! You get 8 meatballs and sauce.
      $16.00
    • 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.
      $12.00
    • Cauliflower And Kale Pesto

      Roasted cauliflower, baby kale, pickled raisins, capers, garlic, pecorino and sunflower seeds! 8 ounce container is perfect for 1 lb of pasta.
      $13.00
  • Pasta

    • GLUTEN FREE Bolognese

      Warming and delicious! Our slow simmered bolognese is made with pork, beef, carrots, celery, onions and plenty of love. Make it complete with a dollop of our house made whipped ricotta!
      $27.50
    • Bolognese Lasagna(Available After 5pm)

      Layers of fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella, ricotta and a slow cooked beef and pork ragu. Decadent and delicious! Made to order, takes about 25 minutes. *Available after 5pm*
      $25.50
    • Louise's Lasagna *AVAILABLE AFTER 5PM!

      *DINNER ONLY! AVAILABLE AFTER 5PM* Caprese style, with layers of heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and our thin fresh pasta sheets. Choose half baked (to eat later) or fully baked.\n\nHalf baked cooking instructions: Preheat your oven to 350 and bake for about 20 min, until hot and melty!
      $20.00
    • Half-Baked Cheesy Pasta

      Fresh pasta with roasted tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella + breadcrumbs. Half Baked, Serves 2-3!\nHow to cook: Preheat your oven to 375F. Bake uncovered for 20 min. or until hot and bubbly!
      $21.00
    • Gluten Free-Cauliflower And Kale Pesto Pasta

      Roasted Cauliflower, kale, garlic, pecorino, lemon, pickled raisins, sunflower seeds, and olive oil. Try adding burrata.
      $23.50
    • Pasta With Meatballs

      Fresh pasta with all-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, just like Grandma used to make. (so good with ricotta added!)
      $21.50
    • Mac And Cheese

      For the first time ever! Our special cheddar cheesy sauce melted over our fresh pasta with our homemade breadcrumbs. It is SO good! Add Calabrian chilies, you will definitely not regret it!
      $18.50
    • Pasta With Butter + Cheese

      Silky + smooth butter sauce, topped with grated parmesan. The best comfort food!
      $12.00
    • GLUTEN FREE Cacio E Pepe

      Our fresh pasta with creamy pecorino and cracked black pepper, made with fresh gluten free pasta
      $21.00
    • Pasta With Roasted Tomato Sauce

      Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic (try adding burrata and breadcrumbs!)
      $15.50
    • GLUTEN FREE Primavera With Garlic & Olive Oil

      Our fresh pasta sautéed with garlic, olive oil and vegetables. Try it with cannellini beans and arugula!
      $20.50
    • GLUTEN FREE Meatballs With Pasta

      Fresh gluten free pasta with our homemade all-beef meatballs and roasted tomato sauce. *** meatballs are not gluten free!
      $25.00
    • 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.
      $19.00
    • Cacio E Pepe

      Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. (great with spicy prosciutto crisps!)
      $17.50
    • GLUTEN FREE SPICY RED PESTO

      $21.00
    • Pasta With Spicy Red Pesto

      It's back! Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Calabrian chilies, lemon, basil and sunflower seeds. Just the right amount of kick! Try it with burrata and breadcrumbs.
      $19.00
    • Slow Cooked Bolognese

      Warming and delicious! Our slow simmered bolognese is made with pork, beef, carrots, celery, onions and plenty of love. Make it complete with a dollop of our house made whipped ricotta!
      $24.50
    • Cauliflower Kale Pesto

      Roasted Cauliflower, kale, garlic, pecorino, lemon, pickled raisins, sunflower seeds, and olive oil. Try adding burrata and breadcrumbs.
      $20.00
    • GLUTEN FREE Butter + Cheese Pasta

      Silky + smooth butter sauce... not just for kids! Even better with spicy, crispy prosciutto.
      $15.50
  • Salads

    • Fennel And Arugula Salad

      Shaved fennel and arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino and lemon vinaigrette.
      $13.50
    • Seasonal Pasta Salad

      Roasted corn, tomato confit, olives, capers, red peppers, edamame and parsley, tossed with champagne vinaigrette
      $14.50
    • Louise's Caesar Salad 8th Street

      Louise's homemade Caesar with arugula, homemade croutons, tomatoes and pecorino.
      $13.50
  • Wine

    • 12oz Bottle Of Rosé

      2 glasses of Italian Rosé in a cute little bottle! Great for picnics or just a dinner at home!
      $21.00
    • 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!
      $21.00
    • 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!
      $21.00
  • Drinks

    • Hot Tea - Mint Large

      $4.50
    • Lurisia Soda - Chinotto

      Bittersweet Italian soda
      $4.75
    • Cold Brew Iced Coffee

      Cool down with some cold brew!
      $5.00
    • Cappuccino

      $5.50
    • Cortado

      $4.50
    • Hot Spiced Mocha (16 Oz)

      Like a mocha, but better! Iced organic coffee with our secret chocolate sauce.
      $6.00
    • Hot Tea - Earl Gray Large

      $4.50
    • Iced Latte

      $5.25
    • Decaf Coffee Medium

      Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
      $4.00
    • Espresso Single

      $3.50
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Hot Coffee Medium

      Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
      $4.00
    • HOT Louise Special (16 Oz)

      Coffee with cream, brown sugar and fresh mint
      $6.50
    • Hot Tea - English Breakfast Large

      $4.50
    • Decaf Coffee Large

      Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
      $5.00
    • Hot Coffee Large

      Organic Fair-Trade Coffee
      $5.00
    • Hot Tea - Jasmine Large

      $4.50
    • Spindrift Grapefruit

      $3.00
    • Hot Tea - Chamomile Large

      $4.50
    • Bottled Water

      $3.50
    • Louise On Ice

      Our most popular coffee drink! Organic cold brew with half and half, brown sugar and fresh mint. Sooo good!
      $6.50
    • Iced Cappuccino

      $5.50
    • Iced Americano

      $5.00
    • Americano

      $5.50
    • Spiced Hot Chocolate

      A delicious hot chocolate using our secret agent chocolate sauce!
      $5.50
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Spindrift Lemon

      $3.00
    • Espresso Double

      $4.50
    • Louise Latte

      $6.50
    • Lurisia Soda - Aranciata Rossa

      Blood Orange flavored Italian soda
      $4.75
    • Sparkling Water

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      Freshly pressed every day! 12 ounce bottle
      $6.00
  • Goodies

    • Pasta Louise Wooden Spoon

      Who wouldn't want a Pasta Louise Wooden Spoon? Makes a great gift!
      $9.00
    • 1 Lb Organic Coffee

      1 pound bag of organic coffee, medium roast, whole beans. Caramel notes, smooth as butter... so good!
      $16.00
  • Breakfast

    • Brownie Box

      Three big, fudgey, chocolatey homemade brownies!
      $14.00
    • Old School Grilled Cheese

      Super melty and cheddary, made on our homemade focaccia.
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Our delicious, chocolatey, homemade cookie - fresh baked, everyday!
      $4.00
    • Roasted Banana Bread

      Baked daily! Thick slice of banana bread made with roasted bananas! mmmmm
      $4.50
    • Super Fudgy Brownie

      A neighborhood (and staff) fave! Slightly crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside! What's not to love?
      $5.50
    • Banana Bread Box

      Three thick slices of our amazing roasted banana bread!
      $11.00
    • Avocado + Egg Toast

      Red pepper aioli, sliced avocado, sliced egg, aleppo pepper, chives on our toasted homemade sea salt focaccia.
      $12.00
    • Seasonal Veggie Frittata Sandwich

      Seasonal vegetables baked into an egg frittata, on our homemade focaccia.
      $11.50
  • Local Beers

    • Green City IPA From Other Half

      Hazy East Coast IPA with a creamy, delicious body and slight bitter finish. Brewed in Rochester.
      $10.00
    • 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.
      $10.00
  • Fresh Pasta by the Pound

    • Fresh Bicycle Pasta

      Yup. It’s shaped like a bicycle. You gotta try it.
      $8.50
    • Fresh Rigatoni Pasta

      Perfect for vodka sauce or a thick ragu!
      $8.50
    • Fresh Campanelle Pasta

      Shaped like a lacy bell or a fancy seashell! Holds lots of yummy sauce!
      $8.50
    • Thick Spaghetti

      When nothing but the classic will do (Papa’s favorite)
      $8.50
    • Fresh Radiatori Pasta

      A fun shape with lots of ridges, just like a radiator!
      $8.50
    • Fresh Creste Di Gallo

      Officially called creste di gallo... but we call them roosters!
      $8.50
    • Fresh Lumache Pasta

      Little rainbows that are great for cheesy or thick sauces.
      $8.50
    • Fresh Mafaldine Pasta

      Long ribbons with ridged edges. Try it with a scamp sauce.. the best!
      $8.50
    • Fresh Casarecce

      Really cool little twists! Great with pesto or vegetable sauces!
      $8.50
    • Fresh Pappardelle Pasta

      $8.50
    • Fresh Fusilli Pasta

      $8.50
    • Gluten Free Spaghetti

      Made with our special blend of Gluten Free flours. 1 pound feeds four people!
      $11.50
    • Gluten Free Rigatoni

      Made with our special blend of GF flours. 1 pound feeds 4 people.\n\nAllergy alert: Made in a kitchen that also uses wheat flour!
      $11.50
    • Fresh Bucatini Pasta

      Long, thick pasta with a hole in the middle. Pretty much great with everything! (Allison’s favorite)
      $8.50
    • Fresh Fettuccine Pasta

      Long, wide noodles that are screaming for a cream sauce (Luca’s favorite!)
      $8.50
  • Dessert

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Our delicious, chocolatey, homemade cookie - fresh baked, everyday!
      $4.00
    • Tiramisu

      Homemade ladyfingers layered in cocoa and creme. Caffeine and alcohol-free!
      $13.00
    • Super Fudgy Brownie

      A neighborhood (and staff) fave! Slightly crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside! What's not to love?
      $5.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies Box

      Three of our delicious, chocolatey, homemade cookies - fresh baked, everyday!
      $9.50
    • Strawberry Shortcake

      Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with layers of fresh strawberries, mascarpone cream and lady fingers!
      $13.00
    • Brownie Box

      Three big, fudgey, chocolatey homemade brownies!
      $14.00
    • Banana Bread Box

      Three thick slices of our amazing roasted banana bread!
      $11.00
    • Banana Bread Loaf W/ Caramel

      A whole loaf of our famous roasted banana bread, with a 4 oz container of salted caramel sauce!
      $31.00
    • Roasted Banana Bread

      Baked daily! Thick slice of banana bread made with roasted bananas! mmmmm
      $4.50
  • Starters

    • Citrus Olives

      Mixed olives marinated in citrus peels + rosemary
      $8.00
    • Kid's Meatballs

      2 all-beef meatballs with whipped ricotta.
      $9.00
    • Avocado + Egg Toast

      Red pepper aioli, sliced avocado, sliced egg, aleppo pepper, chives on our toasted homemade sea salt focaccia.
      $12.00
    • Potato And Leek Soup Pint

      $15.00
    • Crispy Chickpeas

      Crispy, roasted chickpeas with smoked paprika and lime.
      $6.00
    • Grandma's Meatballs Appetizer

      Three homemade beef meatballs with whipped ricotta and sea salt focaccia
      $14.50
    • Burrata And Sicilian Olive Oil

      Local Burrata with Sicilian Olive oil, flaky salt and a piece of our homemade bread
      $9.50
    • Potato And Leek Soup

      Warm and savory soup made with potatoes, turnips, bay leaves, garlic, chickpeas, farro, carrots, leeks, topped off with parmesan. Make it vegan by requesting no cheese.
      $12.00
    • Extra Rosemary + Garlic Focaccia

      A big square of our homemade bread.
      $3.50
    • Extra Sea Salt Focaccia

      A big square of our homemade bread
      $3.50
    • Bread Plate

      Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil
      $6.50
    • Whipped Ricotta With Fennel Oil

      2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made whipped ricotta and fennel oil
      $9.50
  • Sandwiches

    • Prosciutto + Fresh Mozz Sandwich

      Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, basil, mint & balsamic vinegar on a baguette.
      $15.75
    • 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!
      $16.75
    • Pizza Bread

      Our organic tomato sauce and local fresh mozzarella on homemade focaccia bread
      $9.00
    • Spicy Roman Sandwich

      Salami, Calabrian chiles, honey, ricotta, honey + basil on a house-baked sea salt focaccia
      $14.50
    • Seasonal Veggie Frittata Sandwich

      Seasonal vegetables baked into an egg frittata, on our homemade focaccia.
      $11.50
    • Louise's Cubano

      Roast pork, Swiss cheese, grainy mustard, house-made pickles.
      $16.75
    • 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!
      $15.75
    • Old School Grilled Cheese

      Super melty and cheddary, made on our homemade focaccia.
      $9.00
    • Louise's Chicken Salad 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!
      $14.75
  • Kids

    • Kid's Meatballs

      2 all-beef meatballs with whipped ricotta.
      $9.00
    • Pasta With Butter + Cheese

      Silky + smooth butter sauce, topped with grated parmesan. The best comfort food!
      $12.00
    • GLUTEN FREE Butter + Cheese Pasta

      Silky + smooth butter sauce... not just for kids! Even better with spicy, crispy prosciutto.
      $15.50
    • Pasta With Roasted Tomato Sauce

      Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic (try adding burrata and breadcrumbs!)
      $15.50
    • 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.
      $19.00
    • The Kids' Kit

      One for the kiddos! All the stuff your little pasta people love!\n\nIn this kit you'll get:\n\n- 1 pound of fresh bicycle pasta\n- 1 container of cheese sauce\n- Crispy breadcrumbs (for a crunchy top!)\n- 2 homemade brownies
      $25.00
  • Pasta Add-ons

    • Extra Grated Cheese

    • Citrus Olives

      A mix of olives marinated with lemon peels and rosemary.
      $8.00
    • Local Burrata

      Add a big, creamy burrata ball to your pasta!
      $5.00
    • Fresh Mozzarella

      A big, 10oz ball of creamy fresh mozzarella to add to your pasta, salads or sandwiches!
      $9.00
    • Homemade Breadcrumbs

      Crispy homemade breadcrumbs to add to your pasta! So good!
      $2.00
    • Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto

      The most addicting pasta add-on! Crispy prosciutto with Calabrian chilies and olive oil.
      $5.00
    • Spicy Calabrian Peppers

      $2.00
    • Housemade Whipped Ricotta

      Made here every day! Creamy + delicious!
      $4.00
    • Tomato Confit

      A container of slow-roasted cherry tomatoes with garlic and herbs. Perfect with bread and cheese!
      $8.00
    • Calabrian Chile Mayo

      A Cup container of our Calabrian Chile Mayonnaise. Slightly spicy and savory. An amazing addition for a spicy kick to sandwiches!
      $9.00

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