Menu
Join us for morning pastries, lunch or dinner at Pasta Louise Restaurant on 12th st. and 8th ave.
Pick up fresh pasta, sauce, coffee or ice cream at Pasta Louise Cafe on 8th st and 8th ave.
- 12TH ST RESTAURANT MENU
- 8th St. Cafe + Takeout Menu
- Kids' Menu
- Pasta Kits
- Fresh Pasta + Sauces To Go
- Wine and Beer
- Hot and Iced Coffee
Available only at our full-service restaurant on 12th Street. OPENING AT 5pm ON 5/12!
STARTERS
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Bread Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil
$5
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Citrus Olives
Mixed olives marinated in citrus peels + rosemary
$7
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Crispy Chickpeas
Smoky and crispy, served with lime
$5
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Louise's Charcuterie Plate
Chef's choice of salumi and cheeses with chutney
$17
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Local Burrata with Burst Tomatoes
Creamy burrata surrounded by balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, olive oil and basil.
$9.75
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Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil
2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made ricotta and fennel oil
$8.50
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Grandma's Meatballs
3 all-beef meatballs served with whipped ricotta with focaccia
$13
Fresh Pasta
Every day our chef chooses a special pasta shape, you choose the sauce!-
Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic. Really good when you add burrata and breadcrumbs
$14
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chiles $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Arugula $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
Fresh Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
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Cacio e Pepe
Our bestseller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
$14.50
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
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Garlic + Tomatoes + Olive Oil
Sautéed garlic + fresh tomatoes with Sicilian olive oil. Even better when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$14
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
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Meatball Sauce
All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices in tomato sauce just like grandma used to make. Adding whipped ricotta takes it over the top!
$19
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
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Wild Mushroom + Fresh Herb Sauce
Five different wild mushrooms with fresh herbs, cream and pecorino
$19.50
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
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Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce
Bright and creamy with roasted peppers, smoked paprika and roasted garlic. Pair it with spicy, crispy prosciutto!
$18.50
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
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Louise's Lasagna
A specialty! So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil and thin fresh pasta sheets! ** Dinner Only **
$18
Burrata $4
Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Arugula $2.50
Substitute with Gluten-Free Rigatoni $3.50
Breadcrumbs $0.75
House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
MORNING PASTRIES
AVAILABLE 8am - 11am in our corner dining room.-
Louise's House made Granola
Louise's special granola blend, served with yogurt.
$10.50
Add Fresh Strawberries $4
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Mini Frittatas
Chef's special... changes daily!
$10
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Roasted Banana Bread
Baked Daily!
$3.50
Add Caramel sauce $0.50
Add Fresh Strawberries $4
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Homemade Citrus Olive Oil Cake
$8
Add Fresh Strawberries $4
SALADS
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Sunshine Citrus
House made Calabrian chile vinaigrette over oranges, radicchio, whipped goat cheese, pumpkin seed brittle, castelvetrano olives and pickled shallots
$16
Burrata $4
Prosciutto $3.50
Avocado $3.50
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Fennel and Arugula
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
$12
Burrata $4
Prosciutto $3.50
Avocado $3.50
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Louise's Caesar
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
$12
Burrata $4
Prosciutto $3.50
Avocado $3.50
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Spring Vegetables + Grains
Farro salad with green beans, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, mint, arugula, ricotta salata and lemon vinaigrette.
$16.50
Burrata $4
Prosciutto $3.50
Avocado $3.50
Sides
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Sautéed broccolini with garlic butter
$9.50
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Fennel Roasted Carrots
Honey, Calabrian chile butter, sunflower seeds, fresh herbs
$9.50
Sweets
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Chocolate Budino
Homemade Italian pudding! Creamy and decadent, with salted caramel
$8
Fresh Strawberries $4
Whipped Cream $1.50
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Fudgey Brownie
chocolatey and nut-free
$4.50
Ice cream + caramel sauce $3.50
Whipped cream $1.50
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Roasted Banana Bread
$3.50
ice cream + caramel sauce $3.50
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Louise's Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves
$10
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Gelato + Sorbet
Vanilla, Chocolate or Blood Orange sorbet
$7
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Homemade Citrus Olive Oil Cake
$8
Add fresh strawberries and whipped cream $5
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Cookies + Milk
Homemade chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk
$8
SANDWICHES
Made on our homemade Focaccia Bread-
Frittata Sandwich with Pecorino
Egg Frittata Sandwich with Pecorino on Sea Salt Focaccia. (try it with prosciutto! +3)
$8.50
Add Arugula $2
Add Cherry Tomatoes $2
Add Prosciutto $3
Add Cheddar Cheese $2
Add Side of Pasta Salad $5
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
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Prosciutto Sandwich
Made with local fresh mozzarella, basil and sun-dried tomato pesto
$9.75
Add Arugula $2
Add Cherry Tomatoes $2
Add Prosciutto $3
Add Cheddar Cheese $2
Add Side of Pasta Salad $5
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
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Old School Grilled Cheese
Super melty and cheddary grilled cheese on our homemade focaccia.
$6.50
Add Arugula $2
Add Cherry Tomatoes $2
Add Prosciutto $3
Add Cheddar Cheese $2
Add Side of Pasta Salad $5
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
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Pizza Bread
Made with our organic roasted tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
$6
Add Arugula $2
Add Cherry Tomatoes $2
Add Prosciutto $3
Add Cheddar Cheese $2
Add Side of Pasta Salad $5
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
SALADS
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Louise's Pasta Salad
Fresh Pasta, asparagus, green beans, roasted cannellini beans, breadcrumbs, lemon vinaigrette + fresh basil
$12.50
Add Prosciutto $3.50
Add Avocado $3.50
Add Burrata $4
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Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel, arugula, crispy chickpeas, pecorino + lemon vinaigrette
$11.50
Add Prosciutto $3.50
Add Avocado $3.50
Add Burrata $4
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Arugula, homemade croutons, pecorino and cherry tomatoes
$11.50
Add Prosciutto $3.50
Add Avocado $3.50
Add Burrata $4
SMALL PLATES
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Bread Plate
Homemade Sea Salt Focaccia + Rosemary Garlic Focaccia (4 Pieces)
$5
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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
$7
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Crispy Chickpeas with Smoked Paprika and Lime
$5
FRESH PASTA
Each day we feature a special pasta shape- you choose the sauce! (Available 11:30am-4pm)-
Organic Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions and garlic.
$14
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2.50
Add Burrata $4
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Cacio E Pepe
Our best seller! Freshly cracked black pepper and salty, creamy pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto to it!
$14
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2.50
Add Burrata $4
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Garlic + Olive Oil + Tomatoes
Sautéed garlic and fresh tomatoes with Sicilian olive oil. Extra good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$14
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2.50
Add Burrata $4
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Basil Pesto
Basil, pecorino, garlic, sunflower seeds, olive oil, lemon zest and a touch of cream. Perfect with our house-made whipped ricotta!
$15
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2.50
Add Burrata $4
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Meatball Sauce
All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, just like Grandma used to make (so good with ricotta added!)
$19
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Crispy Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add Burrata $4
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Louise's Lasagna (Available only after 5pm!)
A specialty! So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil and thin fresh pasta sheets!
$18
Add Breadcrumbs $0.75
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Roasted Cannellini Beans $2.50
Add Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto $3.50
Substitute with Gluten Free Rigatoni $3.50
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
Add Arugula $2.50
Add Burrata $4
Available all day!
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Broccolini and Carrots
Add some vegetables as a side to your pasta!
$7
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Fresh Pasta with Butter + Cheese
$11
Add roasted cannellini beans $2.50
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Kid's Charcuterie Plate
salumi, cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado
$11
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Fresh Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce
$13
Add House Made Whipped Ricotta $3.50
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grilled cheese
super cheddary and made on our homemade focaccia
$8.50
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Glass of Milk
$3
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Housemade Lemonade
$4
AVAILABLE ONLY AT OUR 8TH ST. LOCATION! Bring home everything you need for dinner, and then some!
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Dad's Famous Kit
1 pound of lumache pasta + 1 container of Dad's famous Roasted Red Pepper Sauce + crispy, spicy prosciutto + homemade focaccia + louise's caesar salad
$35
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Burrata $4.50
Add Breadcrumbs $1
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzarella $8
Add House Made Ricotta $3.50
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The Spaghetti + Meatball Kit
1 pound of spaghetti + 1 container of meatball sauce with 8 meatballs + homemade ricotta + louise's caesar salad + homemade focaccia
$38
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Breadcrumbs $1
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add Burrata $4.50
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzarella $8
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The Dinner Party Kit - The biggest!
2 pounds of bucatini pasta + 2 containers of roasted tomato sauce + 2 buratta + 2 crispy spicy prosciutto + 2 fennel and arugula salads + marinated olives + homemade focaccia
$79
Add Louise's Caesar Salad $11
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Box of Homemade Brownies $14
Add House Made Ricotta $3.50
Add Breadcrumbs $1
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzarella $8
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The Bike + Cheese Kit
1 pound of bicycle pasta + 1 container of cheesy mac sauce + homemade breadcrumbs + a box of fudgy brownies
$30
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzerella $8
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Add House Made Ricotta $3.50
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add Burrata $4.50
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The Spicy Kit
1 pound of Casarecce pasta + 1 container of spicy red pesto sauce + calabrian chilies + homemade breadcrumbs + homemade focaccia bread
$22
Add Burrata $4.50
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzarella $8
Add House Made Ricotta $3.50
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The Gluten Free Kit
1 pound of gluten free spaghetti + 1 container of roasted tomato sauce + homemade whipped ricotta + marinated olives
$27
Add Burrata $4.50
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto $3.50
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzarella $8
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
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
We hand-picked every selection! We have great wines available by the glass or bottle. Our beer selection is really tasty too!
ORANGE
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2020 Biokult Naken
Austria-Natural + Organic. Bubbly! Tart, Citrus, Green Apple
$11 per Glass
$44 per Bottle
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2019 Giovanna Camurria Orange
Italy-Natural + Organic. Silky stone fruit, Spice, Citrus
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
WHITE
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2018 (Pet Nat) Can Sumoi
Spain-Natural, No sulfites added, Rose petals, Black fruit, Bubbly!
$15 per Glass
$60 per Bottle
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2019 Prima Perla Prosecco
Orange blossom, Peach. Refreshing + Bubbly!
$9 per Glass
$36 per Bottle
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2019 Rosati Pinot Grigio
Italy-Green apple, Peach, Dry and crisp.
$9 per Glass
$36 per Bottle
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2019 Eric Louis Sauvignon Blanc
France-Passion fruit, Melon, Honey, Minerality
$10 per Glass
$40 per Bottle
ROSÉ
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2019 Lini Lambrusco
California-Bubbly! Bright acid, Tart green apple, White peach
$10 per Glass
$40 per Bottle
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2019 Angels + Cowboys Rosé
Sonoma-Lime blossom, Dried berries, Wild plum. Elegant + Really tasty!
$20 per Half Bottle
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2020 La Gemella Rosata
Italy-Nebbiolo. Raspberry, grapefruit, Dry + Delicious
$11 per Glass
$44 per Bottle
RED
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2016 Saint- Emilion Grand Cru
France-Plum, Dark Fruit, Superb Freshness
$93 per Bottle
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2020 Terre Siciliane Nero D'Avola
Italy-Natural. Cherry, Blackberry, Bright ruby, Unfiltered
$12 per Glass
$48 per Bottle
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2019 Luiano Chianti
Italy-Dark berries, Subtle spice, Tea leaves
$25 per Half Bottle
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2019 Dogajolo Supertuscan
Italy- Cherry, Coffee beans, Vanilla + Spice
$10 per Glass
$40 per Bottle
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2020 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Italy-Light body, Fruit driven, Dark cherries
$10 per Glass
$40 per Bottle
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2019 Lo Triolet Gamay
Italy-Organic, Juicy red from Valle D'Aosta. Red fruits, Savory finish
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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2017 El Coto Rioja
Spain- Fresh raspberry, Chery, Toasted oak, Silky, A tad spicy
$10 per Glass
$40 per Bottle
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2019 Giacosa Fratelli Nebbiolo D'Alba
Italy-Sustainable. Wild Strawberries, Plums, White Pepper. Juicy + Complex
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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2016 Buon Pardre Barolo
Italy-Full Body, aged over 40 months in oak barrels. Dried fruit, wild flowers. Big and complex. Sustainable.
$95 per Bottle
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2019 Punset Barbera D'Alba
Italy's First Organic Winery! Natural. Blueberries, Cherries. Intense + Complex
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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2019 Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma-Organic. Full + Dynamic with Ripe Berries. Spice. Vanilla
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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2018 Venus La Universal Dido Tinto
Spain-Outstanding Red! Natural. Prioriat Style. Forest floor. Blackberry, Plum. Balsamic. Staff fav!
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
BEER
Rotating selection from local craft breweries, including Other Half and Wild East.-
Other Half Brewing IPA
$9 per Can
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Wild East Brewing Lager
$9 per Can
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Wild East Brewing IPA
$9 per Can
Hot Coffee
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Organic Hot Coffee
12 oz or 16 oz
$3
$4
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The Louise Special
Hot coffee, brown sugar, mint and half + half. Soooo good!
$4.50
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The Spiced Mocha
Organic coffee, our secret chocolate syrup, steamed milk
$4.50
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Cappuccino
$4.25
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Latte
$4.50
Iced Coffee
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The Louise on Ice
Our most popular drink! Cool and creamy with our iced cold brew, brown sugar and mint syrup, half + half
$4.75
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The Iced Mocha
Iced cold brew, our secret chocolate syrup, half + half.
$4.50
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Cold Brew Iced Coffee
$3.75
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Iced Tea
Lightly Sweetened Black Tea
$4