Menu

Grandma's Porch

Amass Riverine, cucumber, lime, pineapple, mint. Bright, refreshing, totally delicious

$12

Tina Louise

Club soda, house-made ginger syrup, lime. Tangy and citrusy!

$8

Louise's Special Spritz

Cocci rossa, strawberry, sparkling rosé. On the rocks

$16

Pompelmo Spritz

Santa maria al monte, grapefruit, prosecco. On the rocks

$16

The White Lotus

Gin or vodka, St. Germain, cucumber, lemon. On the rocks

$17

Vida Rosata

Mezcal, ramazzotti rosato, grapefruit, lime. Served up

$16

Ginger Lion

Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up

$16

Piña e Pepe

Jalapeño infused tequila, green chartreuse, lime, pineapple. On the rocks

$16

Pasta Rose Spritz

$1 goes to our Pasta Rose Scholarship! Cappelletti, Dorothy Parker rose petal gin, lychee liqueur, sparkling rosé. On the rocks

$17

Grandma's Gimlet

Gin, fennel liqueur, lime, grapefruit. Served up

$16

Minty Espresso Martini

Vodka, cognac, espresso, galliano ristretto, branca menta. Served up

$16

House Martini

Vodka or gin, dry vermouth, strega. Served up or on the rocks

$16

La Colomba

Reposado tequila, suze, grapefruit liqueur, grapefruit, lemon, spicy salt rim. On the rocks.

$17

Negroni (On Tap!)

Gin, campari, sweet vermouth. Served with a big rock

$16

Louise's Lager (Italian-Style Pilsner): Wild East

$10 per Pint

N/A Beer: Athletic

$10 per Can

Green City IPA: Other Half

$10 per Pint

Seasonal Sours: Talea Beers

$10 per Glass

Von Winning Pfalz Sauvignon Blanc

Germany. Sancerre-like bouquet of white fruits with herbaceous aroma

$13 per Glass

$52 per Bottle

Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio

Italy. Lots of tart green apple. Dry and crisp.

$13 per Glass

$52 per Bottle

Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Blanc

France. Biodynamic. Citrus, apricot, white flowers and nectarine

$14 per Glass

$56 per Bottle

Cuvee Della Contessa Prosecco Brut

Italy. Bubbly and fun to drink.

$12 per Glass

$48 per Bottle

Lini Lambrusco

Italy. Bubbly! Bright acid, tart green apple, white peach

$14 per Glass

$56 per Bottle

Il Rose di Casanova

Italy. Sustainable, some skin contact, fresh, fruity bouquet with hints of citrus

$14 per Glass

$52 per Bottle

2020 Angels + Cowboys Half Bottle

California. Grapefruit, white peach and spicy floral notes.

$28

"Above The Clouds" Pet Nat

Germany. Bubbly, crisp + light. Bright citrus, orange and a touch floral

$18 per Glass

$72 per Bottle

Cardedu Bucce

Italy. Organic. Plums, rosemary, white flowers

$14 per Glass

$56 per Bottle

Artisan Alsace Blanc (Orange Rosé)

France. Forest fruits, rose petals, spices, a little smoky. Such a unique, delicate wine!

$78 per Bottle

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

Buccia Nera Rosato Pet-Nat

Italy. Organic. Wild strawberry, white currant, cherry. Festive and delicious!

$75

Champagne Gamet

France. Fruity + floral with intense minerality and notes of stone fruit.

$99

G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba

Italy. Layered with blackberries, Plum and cocoa beans. Succulent

$14 per Glass

$56 per Bottle

Campi Raudii Nebbiolo

Italy. Library release from 2013! Complex + earthy, with pure red fruit

$15 per Glass

$60 per Bottle

Terenzuola Toscana Vermentino Nero

Italy. Great chilled red! Light-bodied, elegant with notes of raspberry, mint and red fruit with a touch of acidity. Natural.

$13 per Glass

$52 per Bottle

Mazzi Valpolicella Superiore

Italy. Medium body, juicy ripe fruit. Lovely and very drinkable.

$14 per Glass

$56 per Bottle

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

Castellare di Castellina Chianti Half Bottle

Italy. Natural + organic. Lush berries, subtle spice, tea leaves

$28 per Bottle

Damilano Barolo Licinquevigne Half Bottle

Italy. Layers of rose, tobacco, dark fruit. Medium body, elegant, long finish

$46 per Bottle

Vietti Langhe Freisa Vivace

Italy. What a lovely red! Chilled, slightly effervescent. Ruby-red, medium body. Ripe fruit, blackberry, rich and soft tannins

$72 per Bottle

Camp Cabernet Sauvignon

California. Strong dynamic flavors of ripe fruit, spice and fresh tobacco.

$60 per Bottle

Dei Vino Nobile Montepulciano

Italy. orange peels, ripe cherries. Full bodied, flavorful finish. A gorgeous, intense wine.

$79 per Bottle

Chateau La Grangere Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

France. Full Bodied red with notes of black fruit, oak and a little spice

$76 per Bottle

Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino

Italy. Made from young Brunello vines. Smoky dark cherry, lush plum, an excellent Tuscan Rosso

$72 per Bottle

Buon Padre Barolo

Italy. Organic. Savory and full bodied with raspberry compote, pomegranate and polished tannins

$95 per Bottle

Arpepe Il Pettirosso Valtellina

Italy. Bright and tangy with red rose, pine forest and Alpine herb. Vibrant and savory.

$89 per Bottle

Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)

Creamy + delicious! Coffee, Half + half, brown sugar, mint

$5

Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)

Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce

$5

Louise's Latte with Mint

Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint

$5

Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee

$3 per 12 oz

$4 per 16 oz

Cappuccino

$4

Latte

$4.50

Americano

$4.50

Cortado

$3.50

Espresso

$2.50

Avocado + Egg Toast

Mashed avocado, pickled onions and Aleppo pepper on homemade ciabatta toast, with a poached egg (add an extra egg +3)

$11.50

Extra Egg $3

Smoked Salmon Toast

Smoked salmon, radishes + Greek yogurt with Aleppo pepper

$14

Roasted Vegetable Toast (vegan)

Layers of roasted vegetables with cannellini bean spread

$10.50

Garden Frittata with Prosciutto + Salad

Egg frittata with seasonal vegetables and prosciutto, served with arugula salad

$13

Toast Board with Ricotta + Jam

Thick pieces of toast with sides of homemade ricotta + seasonal jam

$10

Prosciutto + Pesto Toast

Basil pesto, prosciutto and arugula (add a poached egg +3)

$12

Housemade Granola Parfait

With Greek yogurt, honey and fresh berries

$9.50

Blueberry Lemon Muffin

$3.50

Louise's Warm Cinnamon Roll

$6

Roasted Banana Bread

Add salted caramel (+ .50)

$3.50

Salted Caramel $0.50

Homemade Donuts

Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)

$3

Prosciutto + Persimmon Sandwich

Prosciutto, persimmons, fresh mozzarella, basil + arugula, mint and balsamic vinegar on a baguette

$13

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

Meatball Parm Hero

Homemade meatballs covered in tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil on a toasted baguette

$14.75

Sausage + Peppers Hero

Hot Italian sausage, mixed peppers, onions, dijon mustard and monterey jack cheese on a toasted baguette

$14.75

Seasonal Veggie Frittata Sandwich

add cheddar +2, addprosciutto +4, add Calabrian chile mayo +2

$9.50

Old School Grilled Cheese

Super melty, super cheddary! (add tomatoes +2, add prosciutto +4)

$6.50

Spicy Roman Sandwich

Salami, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chilies, honey, basil on sea salt focaccia

$13.50

Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad

Roasted corn, tomato confit, olives, red pepper, edamame and parsley, tossed with champagne vinaigrette

$12.50

Fennel and Arugula Salad

Shaved fennel, crispy chickpeas, pecorino cheese + lemon vinaigrette (add burrata +4, add avocado +3.5, add prosciutto +4)

$12

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

Bread Plate

With four pieces of homemade focaccia

$5

House Made Whipped Ricotta

with fennel oil on focaccia

$8.50

Citrus Olives

Marinated in lemon peels and rosemary

$7

Local Burrata

with Sicilian olive oil and focaccia

$8.50

Crispy Chickpeas

with smoked paprika and lime

$5

Grandma's Meatballs

with whipped ricotta + focaccia

$13.50

Avocado Toast

Sliced avocado, soft boiled egg, red pepper aioli and Aleppo pepper

$11

The Sunday Dinner

1lb fresh spaghetti, a container of meatball sauce, whipped ricotta, Caesar salad, focaccia bread

$42

The Autumn Kit

1lb fresh bucatini, 1 container cauliflower kale pesto, burrata, box of pumpkin spice donuts

$30

The Spicy Kit

1 pound fresh casarecce, a container of spicy red pesto, focaccia, breadcrumbs + spicy crispy prosciutto

$29

The Breakfast Kit

1lb of Louise's coffee beans, a box of banana bread, Sicilian lemon marmalade, a container of salted caramel

$39

The Kids' Kit

1lb fresh bicycle pasta, 1 container of cheese sauce, breadcrumbs, 2 homemade brownies

$23

The Quick Gift Kit

1lb fresh spaghetti, a container of roasted tomato sauce, a PL wooden spoon, a PL tote bag

$35

Garlic + Olive Oil + Tomatoes

Sautéed garlic and fresh tomatoes with Sicilian olive oil. Extra good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!

$14.50

Spicy Mac + Cheese

Cheddary, creamy + super delicious, with our Sicilian olive oil. So good with arugula and cannellini beans added!

$19

Cacio E Pepe

Our best seller! Freshly cracked black pepper and salty, creamy pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto!

$15.50

Spicy Red Pesto

Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, basil, Calabrian chiles + sunflower seeds. Try it with burrata and breadcrumbs!

$16

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

Meatball Sauce

All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, just like Grandma used to make! Adding whipped ricotta brings it over the top!

$19

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes. Try adding whipped ricotta and breadcrumbs!

$14

Louise's Lasagna (Dinner Only)

A specialty! Layers of fresh thin pasta sheets with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and basil

$18

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

Casarecce

Rigatoni

Lumache

Bicycles

Creste de Gallo

Radiatori

Bucatini

Mafaldine

Thick Spaghetti

Fettuccine

Rigatoni

Thick Spaghetti

Meatball Sauce

All-beef meatballs with pecorino, breadcrumbs, and spices, like Grandma Louise would make!

$15

Spicy Red Pesto

Sun-dried tomatoes, capers, Calabrian chilies, sunflower seeds, garlic and olive oil. Great with casarecce!

$10

Wild Mushroom + Fresh Herb Sauce

Wild Mushrooms, fresh herbs, cream and parmigiana

$15

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Organic tomato sauce with California tomatoes, onions and garlic. Pair it with rigatoni.

$10

Cheesy Mac Sauce

Extra creamy, super cheesy sauce. Pair it with bicycles for a bike + cheese!

$10

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

Basil Pesto

Fresh basil, garlic, pecorino, lemon, olive oil and a hint of cream. Great with fettuccine!

$12

Bolognese

Traditional bolognese sauce with beef + pork, garlic, onions, carrots, crushed tomatoes + spices.

$16

Spicy Prosciutto Crisps

$3.50

Fresh Mozzarella (10oz)

$7

Marinated Olives

$7

Local Burrata

$4.50

House Made Whipped Ricotta

$3.50

Calabrian Chilies

$1.50

Homemade Breadcrumbs

$1

Grated Cheese

$1

Calabrian Chile Mayo

$12

Tomato Confit

$7