Seasonal Soup Special

All winter long we'll be cooking up a cozy, seasonal soup! Ask your server what we have today!

$11
Louise's Charcuterie Board

A gorgeous display of chef's choice meats and cheeses, with seasonal pickled vegetables and homemade crispy flatbread

$19
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Crispy and bright green, with garlic butter

$9.50
Roasted Beets with Yogurt

Earthy, sweet roasted golden beets with mint, grapefruit and Kesso's Greek yogurt spiced with Aleppo pepper

$12.50
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
Brussels Sprouts with Guanciale

Crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts with guanciale and a drizzle of balsamic, served in a cast iron pan

$12.50
Baked Four Cheese Mac

Creamy and cheesy with white cheesy, gorgonzola, parmigiano and pecorino. Topped with breadcrumbs and chives

$13.50
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
Grandma's Meatballs

3 all-beef meatballs served with house made whipped ricotta with focaccia

$13.50

Sunshine Citrus Salad

Bright, seasonal citrus with endive, pepitas, olives, shallots, whipped goats cheese and a smoky Calabrian chile vinaigrette

$16.50
Fennel and Arugula Salad

Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette

$12.50
Louise's Caesar Salad

Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)

$12.50
Winter Farro Salad

Farro and quinoa with roasted beets, torched cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata, arugula, red onion and lemon vinaigrette

$16.50

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
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
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
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
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
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
Cacio e Pepe

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

$16.50
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
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
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
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

Focaccia Plate

Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil

$5.50
Seasonal Plate

Four pieces of our rotating, special focaccia – ask your server what we have!

$6.50
Bread Sampler

A taste of all our homemade focaccia: 2 pieces sea salt, 2 pieces garlic rosemary, 2 pieces seasonal

$8.50

Chocolate Layer Cake (Vegan!)

Layers of homemade chocolate cake and chocolate granache, topped with mixed berry jam.

$12.50
Lemon Creme Brulee

Creamy vanilla custard with fresh lemon juice and zest, topped with caramelized sugar

$10.50
Roasted Banana Bread

House made and delicious

$3.50

+ ice cream and salted caramel $8.50
Louise's Affogato

Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves

$10
Gelato + Sorbet

Vanilla, Chocolate + seasonal sorbet from Gelato Festival

$7
Seasonal Crisp with Gelato

Warm, seasonal fruit topped with oats, flour, brown sugar + cinnamon, topped with gelato

$12.50
Tiramisu

Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa, and creme, served in a cute little cup. No caffeine or alcohol!

$12
Chocolate Chip Cookies + Milk

Perfect for dunking! Two big, freshly baked cookies and a cold glass of milk.

$8
Fudgy Brownie

Chocolatey and nut-free

$4.50

+ ice cream and salted caramel $10

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
French Connection

Gin, cynar, chartreuse, lemon, honey. Served with a big rock.

$17
Vida Rosata

Mezcal, ramazzotti rosato, grapefruit, lime. Served up

$17
Ginger Lion

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

$17
Amore Piccante

Jalapeño infused tequila, Aperol, lemon, ginger, cucumber. On the rocks w/ a salt rim.

$17
Pasta Rose Spritz

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

$17
Grand Nellie

Gin, aquavit, rosemary, lime, grapefruit. Served up

$17
Minty Espresso Martini

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

$17
Fireside Chat

Rye, Peach cognac, Demerara, Absinthe, Peychauds. Served with a big rock.

$17
Second Spring

Spice Rum, Cognac, Peach, Black Tea, Lemon, Angostura. 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

Crodino Spritz

Crodino (Italian Non- Alcoholic apertivo), sparkling water, orange, olives. On the rocks.

$14
Tina Louise

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

$8

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
Emme Wines Enhorabuena Carignan

2022 California. Unfiltered, natural. Floral w/ notes of cherry & watermelon.

$17 per Glass

$68 per Bottle
Vinos Pijoan, Arbol De Fuego Rose

2022 Mexico. Notes of peach + lime, w/ indigenous yeasts. Natural & organic.

$69 per Bottle

"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

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
Populis Reverse Red Blend

2021 California. Light + snappy w/ notes of black fruit. Juicy, soft tannins.

$16 per Glass

$64 per Bottle
IL Chiosso, Nebbiolo, Fara

2017 Italy. Our fullest body chilled red! Balsamic, chocolate, red fruit.

$17 per Glass

$68 per Bottle
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

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
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
Arpepe Il Pettirosso Valtellina

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

$84 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
Bodega Noemia De Patagonia, A Lisa Malbec

2022 Argentina. Dense violet + plum color. Dark cherry, berries, cocoa. So silky + drinkable!

$60 per Bottle
Castellare di Castellina Chianti Half Bottle

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

$28 per Bottle

Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)

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

$5.50
Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)

Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce

$5.50
Louise's Latte with Mint

Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint

$5.50
Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee

$3 per 12 oz

$4 per 16 oz
Cappuccino

$4.50
Latte

$5
Americano

$4.50
Cortado

$3.50
Espresso

$2.50

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
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

Egg frittata with seasonal vegetables, served with arugula salad. (Make it a sandwich on housemade focaccia with melted mozzarella + $1)

$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
Greek Morning Bowl

Kesso's special Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, housemade granola & honey.

$11
Roasted Banana Bread

Add salted caramel (+ .50)

$3.50

Salted Caramel $0.50
Rotating Baked Goods

Just ask your barista!
Homemade Donuts

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

$3

Prosciutto + Fresh Mozz Sandwich

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, 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
Louise's Cubano

Roasted pork, swiss cheese, housemade pickles and dijon on a toasted baguette.

$14.75
Spicy Roman Sandwich

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

$13.50
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

Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad

Brussel sprouts, butternut squash, pickled red onions, breadcrumbs, basil, apple cider 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

$5.50
Avocado Toast

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

$11
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
Creamy Tomato Soup

With mini grilled cheese croutons

$11
Grandma's Meatballs

with whipped ricotta + focaccia

$13
Crispy Chickpeas

with smoked paprika and lime

$5

The Sunday Dinner

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

$42
The Winter 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

Primavera with Garlic + Olive Oil

Sautéed vegetables, garlic, basil & Sicilian olive oil. It is so good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!

$16
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
Cacio E Pepe

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

$16.50
Spicy Red Pesto

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

$16.50
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!

$20.50
Roasted Tomato Sauce

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

$14.50
Louise's Lasagna *Available after 5pm*

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

$19

Casarecce
Rigatoni
Lumache
Bicycles
Creste de Gallo
Radiatori

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

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Menu

STARTERS

SALADS

Fresh Pasta

Small Plates

Bread Service

Sweets

Louise's Specialty Cocktails

Local Beers On Tap

House Mocktails

White Wines

Rosé

Orange Wines

Champagne and Sparkling By The Bottle Only

Chilled Natural Red

Red Wines

Coffee

Breakfast

SANDWICHES

SALADS

SMALL PLATES

Louise's Kits

FRESH PASTA

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