Menu
RESTAURANT ON 12th STREET
Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Download the restaurant menu here!
CAFE ON 8th STREET
Take it to go! Pick up fresh pasta, sauce, coffee or soft serve ice cream. See our full take-out menu here!
- 12TH ST RESTAURANT MENU
- 12TH ST DRINKS
- 12TH ST Breakfast with Louise
- 8th St. Cafe + Takeout Menu
- Happy Hour!
- Fresh Pasta + Sauces To Go
Available only at our full-service restaurant on 12th Street.
STARTERS
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Seasonal Soup Special
All winter long we'll be cooking up a cozy, seasonal soup! Ask your server what we have today!
$11
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Louise's Charcuterie Board
A gorgeous display of chef's choice meats and cheeses, with seasonal pickled vegetables and homemade crispy flatbread
$19
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Crispy and bright green, with garlic butter
$9.50
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Roasted Beets with Yogurt
Earthy, sweet roasted golden beets with mint, grapefruit and Kesso's Greek yogurt spiced with Aleppo pepper
$12.50
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Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil
2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made ricotta and fennel oil (or four pieces for 16)
$8.50
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Brussels Sprouts with Guanciale
Crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts with guanciale and a drizzle of balsamic, served in a cast iron pan
$12.50
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Baked Four Cheese Mac
Creamy and cheesy with white cheesy, gorgonzola, parmigiano and pecorino. Topped with breadcrumbs and chives
$13.50
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Burrata with Tomato + Olives
A big ball of burrata with house-made olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes and frisée (Add prosciutto San Daniele +5)
$14.50
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Grandma's Meatballs
3 all-beef meatballs served with house made whipped ricotta with focaccia
$13.50
SALADS
Add to Your Salad:Avocado - $3.50
Sliced Prosciutto - $3.50
Shrimp - $6
Burrata - $4
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Sunshine Citrus Salad
Bright, seasonal citrus with endive, pepitas, olives, shallots, whipped goats cheese and a smoky Calabrian chile vinaigrette
$16.50
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Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
$12.50
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
$12.50
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Winter Farro Salad
Farro and quinoa with roasted beets, torched cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata, arugula, red onion and lemon vinaigrette
$16.50
Fresh Pasta
Every day our chef chooses a special pasta shape. You choose the sauce and the add-ons! All of our dishes can be made with fresh gluten-free pastaAdd to Any Pasta:
Burrata - $4
Shrimp - $6
Calabrian Chilies - $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans - $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto - $4
House Made Whipped Ricotta - $3.50
Arugula - $2.50
Sub w/ Fresh Gluten Free Rigatoni - $3.50
Breadcrumbs - $.75
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Lamb Sugo
Braised lamb with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, carrots and oregano, topped with shaved pecorino. We love it with chilies and breadcrumbs!
$24.50
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Brisket + Caramelized Onion
A winter favorite! Slow roasted beef brisket seasoned with dried herbs, mixed with caramelized onion and pecorino in a creamy butter sauce
$25
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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!
$20.50
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Pesto with Braised Short Ribs
Tender, slow-cooked short ribs with a bright, fresh pesto made with spinach, arugula, basil, garlic and lemon. Topped with pickled radish and pecorino.
$25
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Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic. Really good when you add burrata and roasted cannellini beans!
$14.50
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Spicy Red Pesto
Our original pesto is back! Sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, sunflower seeds. Can easily be made vegan. Our fav add-ons are shrimp and breadcrumbs.
$19.50
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Cacio e Pepe
Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
$16.50
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Wild Mushroom with Tomato + Herbs
Roasted cherry tomatoes and wild mushrooms in an herb butter sauce with thyme, parsley and pecorino. We love adding burrata and breadcrumbs! (Can be made vegan)
$21.50
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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!
$18.50
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Caprese- Style Lasagna
A specialty! So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, basil and thin fresh pasta sheets! Try adding Burrata to make it even cheesier!
*Available after 5pm*$19
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Bolognese Lasanga
Layers of fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella, ricotta and a slow-cooked beef & pork ragu. Decadent and delicious! Made to order, takes about 25 minutes. *Available after 5pm*
$24.50
Small Plates
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Citrus Olives
Mixed olives marinated in citrus peel + rosemary
$7
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Louise's Pickles
A beautiful plate of seasonal vegetables pickled in Louise’s kitchen!
$6.50
Bread Service
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Focaccia Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil
$5.50
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Seasonal Plate
Four pieces of our rotating, special focaccia – ask your server what we have!
$6.50
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Bread Sampler
A taste of all our homemade focaccia: 2 pieces sea salt, 2 pieces garlic rosemary, 2 pieces seasonal
$8.50
Sweets
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Chocolate Layer Cake (Vegan!)
Layers of homemade chocolate cake and chocolate granache, topped with mixed berry jam.
$12.50
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Lemon Creme Brulee
Creamy vanilla custard with fresh lemon juice and zest, topped with caramelized sugar
$10.50
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Roasted Banana Bread
House made and delicious
$3.50
+ ice cream and salted caramel $8.50
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Louise's Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves
$10
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Gelato + Sorbet
Vanilla, Chocolate + seasonal sorbet from Gelato Festival
$7
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Seasonal Crisp with Gelato
Warm, seasonal fruit topped with oats, flour, brown sugar + cinnamon, topped with gelato
$12.50
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Tiramisu
Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa, and creme, served in a cute little cup. No caffeine or alcohol!
$12
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Chocolate Chip Cookies + Milk
Perfect for dunking! Two big, freshly baked cookies and a cold glass of milk.
$8
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Fudgy Brownie
Chocolatey and nut-free
$4.50
+ ice cream and salted caramel $10
Cocktails, Mocktails and Wines, oh my!
Louise's Specialty Cocktails
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Louise's Special Spritz
Cocci rossa, strawberry, sparkling rosé. On the rocks
$16
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Pompelmo Spritz
Santa maria al monte, grapefruit, prosecco. On the rocks
$16
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French Connection
Gin, cynar, chartreuse, lemon, honey. Served with a big rock.
$17
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Vida Rosata
Mezcal, ramazzotti rosato, grapefruit, lime. Served up
$17
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Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up
$17
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Amore Piccante
Jalapeño infused tequila, Aperol, lemon, ginger, cucumber. On the rocks w/ a salt rim.
$17
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Pasta Rose Spritz
$1 goes to our Pasta Rose Scholarship! Cappelletti, Dorothy Parker rose petal gin, lychee liqueur, sparkling rosé. On the rocks
$17
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Grand Nellie
Gin, aquavit, rosemary, lime, grapefruit. Served up
$17
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Minty Espresso Martini
Vodka, cognac, espresso, galliano ristretto, branca menta. Served up
$17
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Fireside Chat
Rye, Peach cognac, Demerara, Absinthe, Peychauds. Served with a big rock.
$17
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Second Spring
Spice Rum, Cognac, Peach, Black Tea, Lemon, Angostura. On the rocks.
$17
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Negroni (On Tap!)
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth. Served with a big rock
$16
Local Beers On Tap
Rotating taps with local faves!-
Louise's Lager (Italian-Style Pilsner): Wild East
$10 per Pint
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N/A Beer: Athletic
$10 per Can
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Green City IPA: Other Half
$10 per Pint
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Seasonal Sours: Talea Beers
$10 per Glass
House Mocktails
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Crodino Spritz
Crodino (Italian Non- Alcoholic apertivo), sparkling water, orange, olives. On the rocks.
$14
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Tina Louise
Club soda, house-made ginger syrup, lime. Tangy and citrusy! On the rocks.
$8
White Wines
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Von Winning Pfalz Sauvignon Blanc
Germany. Sancerre-like bouquet of white fruits with herbaceous aroma
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio
Italy. Lots of tart green apple. Dry and crisp.
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Blanc
France. Biodynamic. Citrus, apricot, white flowers and nectarine
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Cuvee Della Contessa Prosecco Brut
Italy. Bubbly and fun to drink.
$12 per Glass
$48 per Bottle
Rosé
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Lini Lambrusco
Italy. Bubbly! Bright acid, tart green apple, white peach
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Emme Wines Enhorabuena Carignan
2022 California. Unfiltered, natural. Floral w/ notes of cherry & watermelon.
$17 per Glass
$68 per Bottle
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Vinos Pijoan, Arbol De Fuego Rose
2022 Mexico. Notes of peach + lime, w/ indigenous yeasts. Natural & organic.
$69 per Bottle
Orange Wines
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"Above The Clouds" Pet Nat
Germany. Bubbly, crisp + light. Bright citrus, orange and a touch floral
$18 per Glass
$72 per Bottle
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Cardedu Bucce
Italy. Organic. Plums, rosemary, white flowers
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Artisan Alsace Blanc (Orange Rosé)
France. Forest fruits, rose petals, spices, a little smoky. Such a unique, delicate wine!
$78 per Bottle
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Aphros Loureiro Phaunus Amphora
Portugal. Made in a facility without electricity! The juice remains in contact with the skins for about six months. Bottled without filtration
$78 per Bottle
Champagne and Sparkling By The Bottle Only
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Buccia Nera Rosato Pet-Nat
Italy. Organic. Wild strawberry, white currant, cherry. Festive and delicious!
$75
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Champagne Gamet
France. Fruity + floral with intense minerality and notes of stone fruit.
$99
Chilled Natural Red
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Terenzuola Toscana Vermentino Nero
2022 Italy. Light- bodied, elegant with notes of raspberry, mint and red fruit with a touch of acidity.
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Populis Reverse Red Blend
2021 California. Light + snappy w/ notes of black fruit. Juicy, soft tannins.
$16 per Glass
$64 per Bottle
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IL Chiosso, Nebbiolo, Fara
2017 Italy. Our fullest body chilled red! Balsamic, chocolate, red fruit.
$17 per Glass
$68 per Bottle
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Vietti Langhe Freisa Vivace
2018 Italy. Staff favorite! Slightly effervescent. Ruby-red w/ ripe fruit, crisp acidity, great complexity + a lingering finish. Blackberry, rich & soft tannins.
$72 per Bottle
Red Wines
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Mazzi Valpolicella Superiore
Italy. Medium body, juicy ripe fruit. Lovely and very drinkable.
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Dolcetto Di Dogliani 'Sori San Martino'
Italy. Bold, full bodied Northern Italian red with hints of dry cherry, plum and coffee. Organic
$16 per Glass
$64 per Bottle
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G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba
Italy. Layered with blackberries, Plum and cocoa beans. Succulent
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Campi Raudii Nebbiolo
Italy. Library release from 2013! Complex + earthy, with pure red fruit
$15 per Glass
$60 per Bottle
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Arpepe Il Pettirosso Valtellina
Italy. Bright and tangy with red rose, pine forest and Alpine herb. Vibrant and savory.
$84 per Bottle
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Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
California. Strong dynamic flavors of ripe fruit, spice and fresh tobacco.
$60 per Bottle
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Dei Vino Nobile Montepulciano
Italy. orange peels, ripe cherries. Full bodied, flavorful finish. A gorgeous, intense wine.
$79 per Bottle
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Bodega Noemia De Patagonia, A Lisa Malbec
2022 Argentina. Dense violet + plum color. Dark cherry, berries, cocoa. So silky + drinkable!
$60 per Bottle
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Castellare di Castellina Chianti Half Bottle
Italy. Natural + organic. Lush berries, subtle spice, tea leaves
$28 per Bottle
Coffee
Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)-
Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)
Creamy + delicious! Coffee, Half + half, brown sugar, mint
$5.50
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Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)
Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce
$5.50
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Louise's Latte with Mint
Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint
$5.50
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Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee
$3 per 12 oz
$4 per 16 oz
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Cappuccino
$4.50
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Latte
$5
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Americano
$4.50
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Cortado
$3.50
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Espresso
$2.50
Breakfast
Made in house on our fresh baked bread!-
Avocado + Egg Toast
Mashed avocado, pickled onions, Aleppo pepper, cilantro on toast, with a poached egg (add an extra egg +3)
$12
Extra Egg $3
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Smoked Salmon Toast
Smoked salmon, radishes + Greek yogurt with Aleppo pepper
$14
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Roasted Vegetable Toast (vegan)
Layers of roasted vegetables with cannellini bean spread
$10.50
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Garden Frittata
Egg frittata with seasonal vegetables, served with arugula salad. (Make it a sandwich on housemade focaccia with melted mozzarella + $1)
$13
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Toast Board with Ricotta + Jam
Thick pieces of toast with sides of homemade ricotta + seasonal jam
$10
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Prosciutto + Pesto Toast
Basil pesto, prosciutto and arugula (add a poached egg +3)
$12
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Greek Morning Bowl
Kesso's special Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, housemade granola & honey.
$11
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Roasted Banana Bread
Add salted caramel (+ .50)
$3.50
Salted Caramel $0.50
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Rotating Baked Goods
Just ask your barista!
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Homemade Donuts
Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)
$3
SANDWICHES
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Prosciutto + Fresh Mozz Sandwich
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil, arugula, mint and balsamic vinegar on a baguette.
$13
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Louise's Spicy Garden Sandwich
Garden vegetables marinated in miso vinaigrette with ricotta salata and Calabrian chili aioli on a toasted baguette. (add avocado + 3.75)
$13
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Meatball Parm Hero
Homemade meatballs covered in tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil on a toasted baguette
$14.75
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Louise's Cubano
Roasted pork, swiss cheese, housemade pickles and dijon on a toasted baguette.
$14.75
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Spicy Roman Sandwich
Salami, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chilies, honey, basil on sea salt focaccia
$13.50
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Seasonal Veggie Frittata Sandwich
add cheddar +2, addprosciutto +4, add Calabrian chile mayo +2
$9.50
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Old School Grilled Cheese
Super melty, super cheddary! (add tomatoes +2, add prosciutto +4)
$6.50
SALADS
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Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad
Brussel sprouts, butternut squash, pickled red onions, breadcrumbs, basil, apple cider vinaigrette.
$12.50
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Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel, crispy chickpeas, pecorino cheese + lemon vinaigrette (add burrata +4, add avocado +3.5, add prosciutto +4)
$12
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pickled red onion, breadcrumbs, basil, apple cider vinaigrette (add burrata +4, add avocado +3.5, add prosciutto +4)
$12.50
SMALL PLATES
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Bread Plate
With four pieces of homemade focaccia
$5.50
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Avocado Toast
Sliced avocado, soft boiled egg, red pepper aioli and Aleppo pepper
$11
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House Made Whipped Ricotta
with fennel oil on focaccia
$8.50
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Citrus Olives
Marinated in lemon peels and rosemary
$7
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Local Burrata
with Sicilian olive oil and focaccia
$8.50
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Creamy Tomato Soup
With mini grilled cheese croutons
$11
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Grandma's Meatballs
with whipped ricotta + focaccia
$13
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Crispy Chickpeas
with smoked paprika and lime
$5
Louise's Kits
For a quick dinner or the perfect gift!-
The Sunday Dinner
1lb fresh spaghetti, a container of meatball sauce, whipped ricotta, Caesar salad, focaccia bread
$42
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The Winter Kit
1lb fresh bucatini, 1 container cauliflower kale pesto, burrata, box of pumpkin spice donuts
$30
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The Spicy Kit
1 pound fresh casarecce, a container of spicy red pesto, focaccia, breadcrumbs + spicy crispy prosciutto
$29
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The Breakfast Kit
1lb of Louise's coffee beans, a box of banana bread, Sicilian lemon marmalade, a container of salted caramel
$39
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The Kids' Kit
1lb fresh bicycle pasta, 1 container of cheese sauce, breadcrumbs, 2 homemade brownies
$23
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The Quick Gift Kit
1lb fresh spaghetti, a container of roasted tomato sauce, a PL wooden spoon, a PL tote bag
$35
FRESH PASTA
Every day our chef chooses a special pasta shape. You choose the sauce and the add-ons! All of our dishes can be made with fresh gluten-free pastaAdd to Any Pasta:
Burrata - $4
Cannellini Beans - $2.50
Calabrian Chilies - $1.50
House Made Ricotta - $3.50
Breadcrumbs - $.75
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto - $4
Arugula - $2.50
Sub w/ Fresh Gluten Free Rigatoni - $3.50
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Primavera with Garlic + Olive Oil
Sautéed vegetables, garlic, basil & Sicilian olive oil. It is so good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$16
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Mac + Cheese
Cheddary, creamy + super delicious, made with our special cheese sauce and breacrumbs. Try adding Calabrian chilies to spice it up!
$19
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
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Cacio E Pepe
Our best seller! Freshly cracked black pepper and salty, creamy pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto!
$16.50
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Spicy Red Pesto
Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, basil, Calabrian chiles + sunflower seeds. Try it with burrata and breadcrumbs!
$16.50
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Slow Cooked Bolognese
A traditional bolognese made with both beef and pork, crushed tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and spices. So good! Try it with whipped ricotta!
$23.50
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Meatball Sauce
All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, just like Grandma used to make! Adding whipped ricotta brings it over the top!
$20.50
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Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes. Try adding whipped ricotta and breadcrumbs!
$14.50
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Louise's Lasagna *Available after 5pm*
A specialty! Layers of fresh thin pasta sheets with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and basil
$19
Join us for Happy Hour!
Every Tues - Fri 3pm - 5pm
$12 Spritz + Chips!
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Choose from our Spritz selection:
Pompelmo Spritz
Louise's Special Spritz
Aperol Spritz
We'll add a bowl of chips to complete the "Italian Piazza in the Spring" feels
AVAILABLE ONLY AT OUR 8TH ST. LOCATION!
Fresh Pasta To Go
Our fresh pasta is made daily with only Semolina and water. Feeds 2-4 people. $7 per IB.SHORT SHAPES
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Casarecce
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Rigatoni
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Lumache
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Bicycles
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Creste de Gallo
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Radiatori
LONG SHAPES
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Bucatini
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Mafaldine
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Thick Spaghetti
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Fettuccine
GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Made with our special GF flour blend. $9.75 per IB.-
Rigatoni
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Thick Spaghetti
HOMEMADE SAUCES
Perfectly portioned for 1 LB of pasta!-
Meatball Sauce
All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, like Grandma Louise would make!
$15
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Spicy Red Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoes, capers, Calabrian chilies, sunflower seeds, garlic and olive oil. Great with casarecce!
$10
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Wild Mushroom + Fresh Herb Sauce
Wild Mushrooms, fresh herbs, cream and parmigiana
$15
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Roasted Tomato Sauce
Organic tomato sauce with California tomatoes, onions and garlic. Pair it with rigatoni.
$10
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Cheesy Mac Sauce
Extra creamy, super cheesy sauce. Pair it with bicycles for a bike + cheese!
$10
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Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce
Like vodka sauce, but better! Allison's family recipe with roasted peppers, smoked paprika, chilies and cream. Try it with Lumache.
$12
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Basil Pesto
Fresh basil, garlic, pecorino, lemon, olive oil and a hint of cream. Great with fettuccine!
$12
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Bolognese
Traditional bolognese sauce with beef + pork, garlic, onions, carrots, crushed tomatoes + spices.
$16
PASTA EXTRAS
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Spicy Prosciutto Crisps
$3.50
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Fresh Mozzarella (10oz)
$7
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Marinated Olives
$7
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Local Burrata
$4.50
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House Made Whipped Ricotta
$3.50
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Calabrian Chilies
$1.50
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Homemade Breadcrumbs
$1
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Grated Cheese
$1
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Calabrian Chile Mayo
$12
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Tomato Confit
$7