Pasta Louise Cafe
803 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Menu
Roasted Banana Bread
It's pretty famous, give it a try!
Gelato + Sorbet
Vanilla or chocolate gelato and seasonal sorbet
Thick Fudgy Brownie
Sprinkled with flaky sea salt, decadent and so worth it!
Cookies + Milk
Perfect for dunking! Two big, freshly baked cookies and a cold glass of milk. Your choice of chunky, chewy chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt or decadent, homemade Oreo's!
Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake
Homemade chocolate cake with chocolate ganache frosting and fresh mixed berry compote
Louise's Affogato
Vanilla gelato, freshly brewed espresso and mint
Lemon Creme Brulee
Creamy and citrusy, topped with caramelized sugar and fresh fruit
Gloria's Strawberry Shortcake
Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream served in a cute cup!
Tiramisu
Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa and creme. No caffeine or alcohol in our recipe!
Sampler Plate
Sea salt, garlic rosemary and seasonal focaccia for the table
Seasonal Focaccia
Chef's special rotating focaccia!
Bread Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, with a side of Sicilian olive oil
Meatballs
3 meatballs served with whipped ricotta
Broccolini
Sautéed with garlic butter
Shishito Peppers
Served with herb yogurt and lemon
Bolognese Lasagna
Slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, layered with fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella and ricotta. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top.
Caprese Lasagna
So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, basil and thin pasta sheets. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top.
Four Cheese Mac
Creamy and cheesy with cheddar, jack, parmesan and pecorino. Try it with spicy crispy prosciutto and breadcrumbs! Avail GF.
Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce
Bright and creamy with roasted peppers, smoked paprika and roasted garlic. Pair it with shrimp and spicy, crispy prosciutto!
Louise's Classic Ragu
This is the sauce Allison’s grandmother would spend all day cooking on Sundays. Slow-cooked meat ragu with beef, pork, sausage, tomato, garlic and lots of love. Adding whipped ricotta is a must!
Summer Corn Crema
Silky, creamy sauce with fresh corn, scallions and basil. We love it with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Pasta with Meatballs
Homemade all-beef meatballs in our roasted tomato sauce. Allison's great-grandmother's recipe with breadcrumbs, garlic and pecorino. Over the top with whipped ricotta!
Spicy Red Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoe, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, and sunflower seeds. Our fav add-ons are grilled chicken and breadcrumbs. Can be made vegan.
Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic. Really good when you add burrata and roasted cannellini beans! Can be made vegan.
Crab and Meyer Lemon
Fresh crab, cherry tomato, meyer lemon, jimmy nardello peppers in a light cream sauce. Try it with shrimp and Calabrian chiles!
Cacio e Pepe
Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
Sausage + Peach Ragu
A must-try! Spicy Italian sausage, roasted peaches, tomato, onion, garlic and basil, topped with pecorino. Even better when you add burrata!
Fennel + Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
Louise's Caesar Salad
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
Watermelon Feta
Watermelon, feta, fresh herbs, lemon, drizzle of saba
Summer Tomato
Heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, radish, Fresno chile, fresh herbs, and homemade Sun Goddess dressing
Avocado
Sliced Prosciutto
Burrata
House-Made Cannellini Hummus
White beans, lemon, parsley, olive oil + house-made crackers with herbs +3 add crudite
Stracciatella Crostino
Figs, balsamic and stracciatella on sourdough
Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil
On two pieces of house made focaccia Make it a Double: 18
Burrata and Pesto
Summer stone fruit, basil pesto, sourdough
Louise's Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, white beans, cherry tomato, chives. Served with grilled sourdough
Charcuterie Board
A shareable board with chef’s choice of meats, cheeses, vegetables, house-made crackers and eggplant compote
Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 California. Bold, full-bodied red fruit, spice & fresh tobacco
Azelia Barolo
2021 Italy. Full-bodied, cherries, black currant & cedar. Pure elegance!
Tenuta Rapitala Sicilia Nero D'Avola Alto Reale
2024 Italy. Vibrant ruby red, ripe berry aromas, balanced acidity.
Terenzuola Toscana Vermentino Nero
2023 Italy. Light-bodied, elegan, notes of raspberry & mint.
El Porron De Lara Tempranillo
2024 Spain. Notes of raspberry & blueberry with herbaceous aromatics
Populis, Mendocino County Reversee
2024 California. Light & snappy with notes of black fruit & soft tannins
Salentino Negroamaro
2013 Italy. Complex & spicy with notes of pepper, cola & cherries.
G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba
2024 Italy. Blackberry, black cherry and lingering spice
Azelia, Dolcetto d'Alba
2024 Italy. Floral, red & black fruits, sweet spices & a long finish
EZY TGR, Pinot Noir
2024 Oregon. Bright red cherry. Grippy tanins & mouthwatering acidity
Domaine Benjamin Taillandier, Minervois Laguzelle
2024 France. Chilled. Juicy red fruit with violet aromatics
Fuso, Dario Serrentino Cala Bianco
2024 Italy. Dried orange peel, white peach, sandalwood and sea salt
Sikele, Terre Siciliane, Grecanico
2023 Sicily, Italy. Golden orange in the glass. Toasted almond, lemon and straw
Domino De Las Abejas
2023 Baja, Mexico. Wild Strawberries, rose petals with dried herbs & light tannins
Aphros, Loureiro Amphora 'Phaunus'
2023 Portugal. Biodynamic. Citrus, stone fruit and notes of beeswax
Kiki & Juan
2024 Spain. Vibrant tangerine and apricot with a touch of minerality
Fio 'Piu Piu' Pet-Nat
2023 Germany. Sustainable, fresh red fruit notes, refreshing + bright
Il Rosé Di Casanova, Casanova Della Spinetta
2025 Italy. Pink grapefruit, tart cherry with a delicate floral finish
From The Tank, Vin Rosé
2024 France. On Tap. Sun-drenched fruit, crisp and crushable!
Richmond Channel Wine Co., Everyday People White
2024 California. Complex, textured and lightly oaked Chardonnay
Laura Lardy, Beaujolais-Villages Chardonnay
2023 France. Peaches, apples and quince
Kamara Kioutsouki Estate, Nimbus Albus
2024 Greece. Citrus forward with aromatics of frankincense & chamomile.
I Vini Di Giovanni, Umbria Il Vermentuzzo
2024 Italy. Notes of stone fruit & citrus zest.
Domaine Fouassier, Sancerre Sur Le Fort
2023 France. Ripe lemon & honey with a delicate floral finish.
Vini Rabasco, Trebbiano D'Abruzzo La Salita Bianco
2024 Greece. Dried apricot & wild honey with a light acidity.
Domaine Ciringa Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Slovenia. Organic. Crisp apple, nectarine, with minerality.
Hiedler Gruner Veltliner
2024 Austria. Sustainable. Strong minerality + notes of fresh pear
Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Blanc
2023 France. Biodynamic. Notes of pineapple and dried grass
Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio
2023 Italy. Lots of tart green apple. Dry and crisp
A Margaine Le Brut Champagne Half Bottle
NV, France. Lemon forward with notes of brioche
Suriol, Cava Castell de Grabuac, Brut Nature
2023 Spain. Fruity & floral with intense minerality & notes of stone fruit
Lini Lambrusco
2022 Italy. Layers of plum, raspberry & cherry.
Cuvee Della Contessa Prosecco
2022 Italy. Bubbly and fun to drink.
Fountain Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Clue Soda
Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)
Creamy & Delicious! Coffee, half&half, brown sugar, mint
Dad's Homemade Egg Cream
Fox's U-Bet Chocolate Sauce, Milk, Club Soda
Mint Iced Tea
None
Shirley Temple w/ Italian Cherries
None
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
None
Aperitivo Zero
Club soda, Giffard Non-Alcoholic, Grapefruit & Gentian Spritz. Served on the rocks
Peachy Keen
Club soda, ginger, honey, peach, lemon. Tangy and citrusy! Served on the rocks
Crodino Spritz
Crodino (Italian Non- Alcoholic apertivo), sparkling water, orange, olives. On the rocks
N/A Beer: Athletic
Rotating Local Cider on Tap
Rotating Local IPA on Tap
Louise's Lager (Italian-Style Pilsner): Wild East
Negroni (On Tap!)
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth blend, orange twist. Served with a big rock
Banana Boat
Banana infused white rum, Creme de Banane, spicy Viccario, Gran Classico
Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up
Fuego de Pina
Spicy tequila, Pineapple, Falernum, Citrus, Spices. Served on the rocks.
Park Slope Mai Tai
Jamaican Rum, Nut-free Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, citrus. Served on the rocks.
Nonna's Kiss
Mezcal, Dragoncello Liqueur, raspberry agave, lime. Served on the rocks.
Pasta Rose Spritz
$1 goes to our Pasta Rose Scholarship! Rose petal infused Gin, Cappelletti, lychee liqueur, sparkling rosé
Pompelmo Spritz
Santa maria al monte, grapefruit, prosecco
Louise's Special Spritz
Cocci rossa, strawberry, sparkling rosé
Strawberry Gin Sour
Gin, Strawberry, Velvet Falernum, Strega, egg white, lemon
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Fresh Brewed Espresso, Coffee Liqueur
Olive Oil Martini
EVOO infused Vodka, Cedro Liqueur, Rosemary
Pepperoncini Martini
Gin, Dry Vermouth, Pepperoncini Brine
Homemade Donuts
Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)
Rotating Baked Goods
Just ask your barista!
Salted Caramel
Greek Morning Bowl
Kesso's special Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, housemade granola & honey.
Toast Board with Ricotta + Jam
Thick pieces of toast with sides of homemade ricotta + seasonal jam
Prosciutto + Parmigiano Toast
Prosciutto + parmigiano with arugula + olive oil (add a poached egg +3)
Roasted Vegetable Toast (vegan)
Layers of roasted vegetables with cannellini bean spread
Smoked Salmon Toast
Smoked salmon, radishes + Greek yogurt with Aleppo pepper
Avocado + Egg Toast
Mashed avocado, pickled onions, Aleppo pepper, cilantro on toast, with a poached egg (add an extra egg +3)
Espresso
Cortado
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee
Louise's Latte with Mint
Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint
Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)
Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce
The Quick Gift Kit
1lb fresh spaghetti, a container of roasted tomato sauce, a PL wooden spoon, a PL tote bag
The Kids' Kit
1lb fresh bicycle pasta, 1 container of cheese sauce, breadcrumbs, 2 homemade brownies