Menu
Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Restaurant on 12th st. Download the restaurant menu! You can also see our new breakfast menu here! (available only at our 12th st location)
Or take it to go! Pick up fresh pasta, sauce, coffee or ice cream at the Cafe on 8th St. See our full take-out menu here! (available only at our 8th st. location)
- 12TH ST RESTAURANT MENU
- 12TH ST DRINKS
- 12TH ST Breakfast with Louise
- 8th St. Cafe + Takeout Menu
- Pasta Kits
- Fresh Pasta + Sauces To Go
Available only at our full-service restaurant on 12th Street.
STARTERS
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Burrata with Persimmons
Creamy burrata with thinly sliced persimmons, pomegranate seeds, spigarello and olive oil
$14
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Louise's Charcuterie Board
A gorgeous display of chef's choice meats and cheeses, with golden raisin chutney and homemade crispy herb flatbread
$19
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Baby Golden Beets
Earthy, sweet yellow beets with Kesso Greek yogurt, mint, grapefruit and a touch of Aleppo pepper
$12.50
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Long Island Fluke Crudo
Bright and fresh with wild fluke, lime, radish, Sicilian olive oil, lemon, peperoncino and sea salt!
$19
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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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Sausage + Peppers
Pork sausage with bell peppers, onions, hatch green chilies and spicy salsa verde
$15.50
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Sautéed Broccolini
with garlic butter
$9.50
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Rainbow Heirloom Carrots
with candied pepitas
$10.50
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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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Autumn Greens + Apple
Radiccio and kale with cucumbers, pickled raisins, apples and a slightly spicy kale pesto with fresh herbs. Great with burrata!
$15
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Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
$12
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
$12
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Farro + Mushroom Salad
Farro salad with watermelon radish, roasted mushrooms, mint, ricotta salata, lemon vinaigrette and a drizzle of balsamic
$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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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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Cacio e Pepe
Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
$15.50
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Brown Butter Squash + Sage
Roasted butternut squash with capers, fried sage, arugula, thinly sliced fresh jalapeño and brown butter. Can also be vegan!
$19.50
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Four Cheese + Duck Confit
Such a decadent treat! Sharp white cheddar, mascarpone, pecorino and parmigiano with succulent duck confit finished with chives. Even better with arugula and breadcrumbs.
$25
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Italian Seaside
Our seafood special! Calamari and shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes, anchovy, garlic and capers. Full of flavor, like you're dining on the Amalfi Coast. Try it with spicy prosciutto and breadcrumbs!
$26
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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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Pasta + Meatballs
All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices in tomato sauce just like grandma used to make. Whipped ricotta takes it over the top!
$19
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Louise's Lasagna
A specialty! So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, basil and thin fresh pasta sheets! Try adding Burrata to make it even cheesier!
** Dinner Only **$18
SMALL PLATES
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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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Brioche Bites
Homemade little brioche puffs, served with rosemary honey butter
$6.50
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Crispy Chickpeas
Smoky and crispy, served with lime
$5
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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Fudgey Brownie
Chocolatey and nut-free
$4.50
+ ice cream and salted caramel $8
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Roasted Banana Bread
House made and delicious
$3.50
+ ice cream and salted caramel $7
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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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Blood Orange Panna Cotta
Creamy and light with figs, quince, honeycomb, pepitas and homemade fig sauce
$10.50
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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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Tiramisu
Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa, and creme, served in a cute little cup. No caffeine or alcohol!
$12
Cocktails, Mocktails and Wine, oh my!
House Mocktails
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Grandma's Porch
Amass Riverine, cucumber, lime, pineapple, mint. Bright, refreshing, totally delicious
$12
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Summer on the Stoop
Amass, Riverine, lemon, almond, orange, sparkling water. Tangy and citrusy!
$12
On Tap
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Negroni
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth
$15
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Minty Espresso Martini
Vodka, cognac, espresso, galliano ristretto, branca menta
$15
Louise's Specialty Cocktails
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Louise's Special Spritz
Cocci rossa, strawberry, sparkling rosé
$15
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Pompelmo Spritz
Santa maria al monte, grapefruit, prosecco
$15
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Grandma's Gimlet
(Allison's favorite) Gin, finochietto liqueur, lime, grapefruit
$15
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Fumata Bianca
Mezcal, blanco vermouth, suze, grapefruit
$15
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Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white
$15
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Piña e Pepe
Jalapeño infused tequila, green chartreuse, lime, pineapple
$15
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Summer on 8th
Vodka, lemon, almond, peychaud's bitters, prosecco
$15
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Louise's House Martini
Vodka or gin, dry vermouth, strega
$15
Local Beers On Tap
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Other Half | Wild East | Sloop Brewing | Peekskill Brewery
Selection Changes Often!
$9 per Pint
White by the Glass
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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.
$12 per Glass
$44 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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Flora Prosecco Brut
Italy. Natural with low sulfites. Bubbly and fun to drink.
$11 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
Rosé by the Glass
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Lini Lambrusco
Italy. Bubbly! Bright acid, tart green apple, white peach
$12 per Glass
$48 per Bottle
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Il Rose di Casanova
Italy. Sustainable, some skin contact, fresh, fruity bouquet with hints of citrus
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
Orange by the Glass
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Biokult Naken
Austria. Organic. Bubbly, tart, citrus, green apple.
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Cardedu Bucce
Italy. Organic. Plums, rosemary, white flowers
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
Red by the Glass
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Anthos Vino Rosso
Italy. Great summer red! Light-bodied , elegant + complex, forest floor. Natural. Outstanding!
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Foapatsag Pinot Noir
Hungary. Ripe raspberry, black cherry, a touch of spice. Sustainable
$14 per Glass
$56 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 and earthy, with pure red fruit
$15 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
White by the Bottle Only
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2020 Weingut Grüner Veltlinere
Austria. Fresh Citrus, green peas, flowery aroma.
$52
Rosé by the Bottle Only
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2020 Angels + Cowboys Half Bottle
California. Grapefruit, white peach and spicy floral notes.
$28
Red by the Bottle Only
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2020 Terre Siciliane Nero D'Avola
Italy. A Beautiful chilled red! natural, terroir-driven, bright fruit with earthy finish.
$52
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2019 Luiano Chianti Half Bottle
Italy. Dark berries, subtle spice, tea leaves
$26
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2017 Buon Padre Barolo
Italy. Organic. Savory and full bodied with raspberry compote, pomegranate and polished tannins
$95
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2016 Arpepe Il Pettirosso Valtellina
Italy. Bright and tangy with red rose, pine forest and Alpine herb. Vibrant and savory.
$92
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2020 Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
California. Strong dynamic flavors of ripe fruit, spice and fresh tobacco.
$60
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2018 Dei Vino Nobile Montepulciano
Italy. orange peels, ripe cherries. Full bodied, flavorful finish. A gorgeous, intense wine.
$79
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 and floral with intense minerality and notes of stone fruit.
$99
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
Breakfast
Made in house on our fresh baked bread!-
Avocado + Egg
Mashed avocado, pickled onions and aleppo pepper on homemade ciabatta toast, with a poached egg
$11
Extra Egg $3
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Smoked Salmon Toast
Smoked salmon, tomato, avocado, radishes, sprouts
$14
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Roasted Vegetable Toast
Layers of roasted vegetables with basil pesto and vegan cream cheese
$10
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Toast Board with Jam + Ricotta
Freshly baked toast with sides of seasonal jam and whipped ricotta
$10
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Prosciutto + Pesto Toast
Prosciutto and basil pesto on toast with arugula and olive oil.
$12
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Housemade Granola Parfait
With Kesso’s Greek yogurt, honey and fresh berries
$10
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Roasted Banana Bread
Baked every day!
$3.50
Salted Caramel $0.50
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Blueberry Lemon Donut
With lemon zest!
$3
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Aida’s Cinnabon
Warm + delicious! Baked fresh every morning
$9
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Rotating Breakfast Pastry
Fresh daily from Lea Bakery In Ditmas
SANDWICHES
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Prosciutto + Persimmons Sandwich
Fresh persimmons, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, mint + arugula with a balsamic glaze
$12.75
Add Arugula $2
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
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Louise's Spicy Garden Sandwich
Garden vegetables marinated in miso vinaigrette with ricotta salata and Calabrian chili aioli on a Lea Bakery baguette
$12.75
Add Prosciutto $3
Add Side of Pasta Salad $5
Add Calabrian Chilies $1.50
Add Arugula $2
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Frittata Sandwich with Pecorino
Egg Frittata Sandwich with Pecorino on Sea Salt Focaccia.
$8.50
Add Arugula $2
Add Cherry Tomatoes $2
Add Prosciutto $3.50
Add Cheddar Cheese $2
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
with our organic tomato sauce and local fresh mozzarella
$8
SALADS
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Louise's Pasta Salad
Fresh Pasta with red bell pepper, sweet corn, edamame, olives, confit tomatoes + champagne vinaigrette
$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
$12
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
$12.50
Add Prosciutto $3.50
Add Avocado $3.50
Add Burrata $4
APPETIZERS
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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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Grandma's Meatballs
with whipped ricotta and focaccia
$13
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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!
$14.50
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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Bolognese
A traditional bolognese made with both beef and pork, crushed tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and spices. So satisfying! Try it with whipped ricotta and chilies!
$23.50
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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!
$14.50
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 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 + 2 half bottles of wine!
$70
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 + 2 pieces of homemade focaccia + 2 half bottles of wine!
$70
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 Fancy Kit
1 pound of fresh malfadine + 1 container of mushroom cream sauce + crispy spicy prosciutto + 2 pieces of focaccia + 2 half bottles of wine!
$68
Add Burrata $4.50
Add Grated Parmigiano Reggiano $0.75
Add Crispy, Spicy, Prosciutto $3.50
Add 10oz Ball of Mozzerella $8
Add House Made Ricotta $3.50
Add Calabrian Chiles $1.50
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The Bike + Cheese Kit
1 pound of bicycle pasta + 1 container of cheesy mac sauce + homemade breadcrumbs + 2 half bottles of wine!
$55
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 + 2 half bottles of wine!
$62
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 Green Kit
1 pound of fresh fettuccine + 1 container of fresh basil pesto + 2 pieces of focaccia + 2 half bottles of wine!
$60
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
Add Calabrian Chiles $1.50
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