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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Montauk Fluke Crudo
Bright and fresh with wild fluke, gooseberries, Sicilian olive oil, lemon, parsley and pepperoncino
$19
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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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Rainbow Heirloom Carrots
Roasted with candied pepitas
$10.50
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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 and Persimmon
Creamy burrata with persimmon, baby kale, pomegranate + lemon vinaigrette
$14
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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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Heirloom Tomato Salad
Heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, radish, Fresno chile, fresh herbs and homemade Sun Goddess dressing
$16
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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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Autumn Farro Salad
Farro with roased butternut squash, dried cranberries, gorgonzola, candied pepitas, arugula and dijon 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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Sunchoke + Mushroom
Roasted sunchokes and wild maitake mushrooms served in a creamy lemon butter sauce and topped with pecorino. Try adding chiles and breadcrumbs.
$22
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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!
$19.50
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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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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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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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Spicy Shrimp with Lobster Broth
Shrimp in a light, spicy lobster sauce made with garlic, Calabrian chiles, lemon, and topped with scallions. Try it with arugula 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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Spicy Trapenese
Sicilian-style pesto made with fire roasted tomato, capers, garlic, Calabrian chile, sunflower seeds and mint. VEGAN
$19
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Louise's 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!
** 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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Cannellini Hummus
Lemon, parsley, olive oil + homemade herb flatbread
$9.50
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Citrus Olives
Mixed olives marinated in citrus peels + rosemary
$7
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Louise's Pickles
A beautiful plate of seasonal vegetables pickled in Louise's kitchen!
$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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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 $8
Cocktails, Mocktails and Wines, 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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Tina Louise
Club soda, house-made ginger syrup, lime. Tangy and citrusy!
$8
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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The White Lotus
Gin or vodka, St. Germain, cucumber, lemon. On the rocks
$17
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Vida Rosata
Mezcal, ramazzotti rosato, grapefruit, lime. Served up
$16
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Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up
$16
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Piña e Pepe
Jalapeño infused tequila, green chartreuse, lime, pineapple. On the rocks
$16
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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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Grandma's Gimlet
Gin, fennel liqueur, lime, grapefruit. Served up
$16
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Minty Espresso Martini
Vodka, cognac, espresso, galliano ristretto, branca menta. Served up
$16
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House Martini
Vodka or gin, dry vermouth, strega. Served up or on the rocks
$16
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La Colomba
Reposado tequila, suze, grapefruit liqueur, grapefruit, lemon, spicy salt rim. 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
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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Il Rose di Casanova
Italy. Sustainable, some skin contact, fresh, fruity bouquet with hints of citrus
$14 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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2020 Angels + Cowboys Half Bottle
California. Grapefruit, white peach and spicy floral notes.
$28
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
Red Wines
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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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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
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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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Castellare di Castellina Chianti Half Bottle
Italy. Natural + organic. Lush berries, subtle spice, tea leaves
$28 per Bottle
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Damilano Barolo Licinquevigne Half Bottle
Italy. Layers of rose, tobacco, dark fruit. Medium body, elegant, long finish
$46 per Bottle
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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
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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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Chateau La Grangere Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
France. Full Bodied red with notes of black fruit, oak and a little spice
$76 per Bottle
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Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino
Italy. Made from young Brunello vines. Smoky dark cherry, lush plum, an excellent Tuscan Rosso
$72 per Bottle
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Buon Padre Barolo
Italy. Organic. Savory and full bodied with raspberry compote, pomegranate and polished tannins
$95 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.
$89 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
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Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)
Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce
$5
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Louise's Latte with Mint
Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint
$5
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Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee
$3 per 12 oz
$4 per 16 oz
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Cappuccino
$4
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Latte
$4.50
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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 and Aleppo pepper on homemade ciabatta toast, with a poached egg (add an extra egg +3)
$11.50
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 with Prosciutto + Salad
Egg frittata with seasonal vegetables and prosciutto, served with arugula salad
$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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Housemade Granola Parfait
With Greek yogurt, honey and fresh berries
$9.50
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Blueberry Lemon Muffin
$3.50
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Louise's Warm Cinnamon Roll
$6
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Roasted Banana Bread
Add salted caramel (+ .50)
$3.50
Salted Caramel $0.50
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Homemade Donuts
Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)
$3
SANDWICHES
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Prosciutto + Persimmon Sandwich
Prosciutto, persimmons, fresh mozzarella, 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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Sausage + Peppers Hero
Hot Italian sausage, mixed peppers, onions, dijon mustard and monterey jack cheese on a toasted baguette
$14.75
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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
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Spicy Roman Sandwich
Salami, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chilies, honey, basil on sea salt focaccia
$13.50
SALADS
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Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad
Roasted corn, tomato confit, olives, red pepper, edamame and parsley, tossed with champagne 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
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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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Crispy Chickpeas
with smoked paprika and lime
$5
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Grandma's Meatballs
with whipped ricotta + focaccia
$13.50
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Avocado Toast
Sliced avocado, soft boiled egg, red pepper aioli and Aleppo pepper
$11
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 Autumn 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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Garlic + Olive Oil + Tomatoes
Sautéed garlic and fresh tomatoes with Sicilian olive oil. Extra good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$14.50
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Spicy Mac + Cheese
Cheddary, creamy + super delicious, with our Sicilian olive oil. So good with arugula and cannellini beans added!
$19
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Cacio E Pepe
Our best seller! Freshly cracked black pepper and salty, creamy pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto!
$15.50
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Spicy Red Pesto
Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, basil, Calabrian chiles + sunflower seeds. Try it with burrata and breadcrumbs!
$16
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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!
$19
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Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes. Try adding whipped ricotta and breadcrumbs!
$14
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Louise's Lasagna (Dinner Only)
A specialty! Layers of fresh thin pasta sheets with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and basil
$18
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