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.
Antipasti
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Charcuterie Board
A shareable board with chef’s choice of meats, cheeses, vegetables, house-made crackers and eggplant compote
$29
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Assorted Meats, Cheeses and Vegetables Available A La Carte
STARTERS
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Louise's Shrimp Scampi
Garlic, white beans, cherry tomato, chives. Served with grilled sourdough
$16.50
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Burrata and Pesto
Summer stone fruit, basil pesto, sourdough
$15.50
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Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil
On two pieces of house made focaccia Make it a Double: 18
$10
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Stracciatella Crostino
Figs, balsamic and stracciatella on sourdough
$14
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House-Made Cannellini Hummus
White beans, lemon, parsley, olive oil + house-made crackers with herbs +3 add crudite
$12
SALADS
Add to Your Salad:Grilled Chicken - $6.50
Shrimp - $6
Sliced Prosciutto - $4
Burrata - $4
Avocado - $3.50
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Summer Tomato
Heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, radish, Fresno chile, fresh herbs, and homemade Sun Goddess dressing
$17
Burrata $4
Sliced Prosciutto $3.50
Avocado $3.50
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Watermelon Feta
Watermelon, feta, fresh herbs, lemon, drizzle of saba
$16.50
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
$14.50
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Fennel + Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
$14.50
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:
Grilled Chicken - 6.5
Burrata - 4
Shrimp - 6
Cannellini Beans - 2.5
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto - 4
House Made Whipped Ricotta - 3.5
Arugula - 2.5
Breadcrumbs - 1
Calabrian Chilies - 1.5
Gluten Free Pasta - 3.5
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Sausage + Peach Ragu
A must-try! Spicy Italian sausage, roasted peaches, tomato, onion, garlic and basil, topped with pecorino. Even better when you add burrata!
$25
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Cacio e Pepe
Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
$16.50
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Crab and Meyer Lemon
Fresh crab, cherry tomato, meyer lemon, jimmy nardello peppers in a light cream sauce. Try it with shrimp and Calabrian chiles!
$27
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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! Can be made vegan.
$14.50
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Spicy Red Pesto
Sun-dried tomatoe, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, and sunflower seeds. Our fav add-ons are grilled chicken and breadcrumbs. Can be made vegan.
$19.50
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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!
$21
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Summer Corn Crema
Silky, creamy sauce with fresh corn, scallions and basil. We love it with grilled chicken or shrimp.
$24
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Louise's Classic Ragu
This is the sauce Allison’s grandmother would spend all day cooking on Sundays. Slow-cooked meat ragu with beef, pork, sausage, tomato, garlic and lots of love. Adding whipped ricotta is a must!
$27
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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!
$19.50
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Four Cheese Mac
Creamy and cheesy with cheddar, jack, parmesan and pecorino. Try it with spicy crispy prosciutto and breadcrumbs! Avail GF.
$17.50
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Caprese Lasagna
So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, basil and thin pasta sheets. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top.
$23
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Bolognese Lasagna
Slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, layered with fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella and ricotta. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top.
$25
Sides
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Shishito Peppers
Served with herb yogurt and lemon
$12.50
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Broccolini
Sautéed with garlic butter
$12.50
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Meatballs
3 meatballs served with whipped ricotta
$12.50
Homemade Focaccia
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Bread Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, with a side of Sicilian olive oil
$5.50
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Seasonal Focaccia
Chef's special rotating focaccia!
$8
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Sampler Plate
Sea salt, garlic rosemary and seasonal focaccia for the table
$9.50
Sweets
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Tiramisu
Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa and creme. No caffeine or alcohol in our recipe!
$12
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Gloria's Strawberry Shortcake
Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream served in a cute cup!
$12.50
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Lemon Creme Brulee
Creamy and citrusy, topped with caramelized sugar and fresh fruit
$10.50
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Louise's Affogato
Vanilla gelato, freshly brewed espresso and mint
$10
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Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake
Homemade chocolate cake with chocolate ganache frosting and fresh mixed berry compote
$12.50
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Cookies + Milk
Perfect for dunking! Two big, freshly baked cookies and a cold glass of milk. Your choice of chunky, chewy chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt or decadent, homemade Oreo's!
Chocolate Chip $8
Homemade Oreo $10
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Thick Fudgy Brownie
Sprinkled with flaky sea salt, decadent and so worth it!
$4.50
Add vanilla gelato and salted caramel $7
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Gelato + Sorbet
Vanilla or chocolate gelato and seasonal sorbet
$7
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Roasted Banana Bread
It's pretty famous, give it a try!
$3.50
Add vanilla gelato and salted caramel $7
Cocktails, Mocktails and Wines, oh my!
Louise's House Cocktails
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Pepperoncini Martini
Gin, Dry Vermouth, Pepperoncini Brine
$18
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Olive Oil Martini
EVOO infused Vodka, Cedro Liqueur, Rosemary
$18
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Espresso Mint Martini
Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Branca Menta
$18
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Strawberry Gin Sour
Gin, Strawberry, Velvet Falernum, Strega, egg white, lemon
$18
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Louise's Special Spritz
Cocci rossa, strawberry, sparkling rosé
$17
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Pompelmo Spritz
Santa maria al monte, grapefruit, prosecco
$17
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Pasta Rose Spritz
$1 goes to our Pasta Rose Scholarship! Rose petal infused Gin, Cappelletti, lychee liqueur, sparkling rosé
$18
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Nonna's Kiss
Mezcal, Dragoncello Liqueur, raspberry agave, lime. Served on the rocks.
$18
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Park Slope Mai Tai
Jamaican Rum, Nut-free Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, citrus. Served on the rocks.
$18
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Fuego de Pina
Spicy tequila, Pineapple, Falernum, Citrus, Spices. Served on the rocks.
$18
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Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up
$18
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Banana Boat
Banana infused white rum, Creme de Banane, spicy Viccario, Gran Classico
$18
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Negroni (On Tap!)
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth blend, orange twist. Served with a big rock
$18
Beer
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Louise's Lager (Italian-Style Pilsner): Wild East
$10 per Pint
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Rotating Local IPA on Tap
$10 per Pint
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Rotating Local Cider on Tap
$10 per Glass
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N/A Beer: Athletic
$10 per Can
House Mocktails
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Crodino Spritz
Crodino (Italian Non- Alcoholic apertivo), sparkling water, orange, olives. On the rocks
$14
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Peachy Keen
Club soda, ginger, honey, peach, lemon. Tangy and citrusy! Served on the rocks
$10
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Aperitivo Zero
Club soda, Giffard Non-Alcoholic, Grapefruit & Gentian Spritz. Served on the rocks
$10
Soft Drinks
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
$6
Add Strawberry Puree $1
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Shirley Temple w/ Italian Cherries
$6
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Mint Iced Tea
$3.50
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Dad's Homemade Egg Cream
Fox's U-Bet Chocolate Sauce, Milk, Club Soda
$6
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Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)
Creamy & Delicious! Coffee, half&half, brown sugar, mint
$5.50
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Fountain Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Clue Soda
$3
Sparkling Wines
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Cuvee Della Contessa Prosecco
2022 Italy. Bubbly and fun to drink.
Glass $14
Bottle $54
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Lini Lambrusco
2022 Italy. Layers of plum, raspberry & cherry.
Glass $15
Bottle $60
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Suriol, Cava Castell de Grabuac, Brut Nature
2023 Spain. Fruity & floral with intense minerality & notes of stone fruit
Bottle $64
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A Margaine Le Brut Champagne Half Bottle
NV, France. Lemon forward with notes of brioche
Bottle $48
White Wines
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Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio
2023 Italy. Lots of tart green apple. Dry and crisp
Glass $15
Bottle $58
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Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Blanc
2023 France. Biodynamic. Notes of pineapple and dried grass
Glass $15
Bottle $58
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Hiedler Gruner Veltliner
2024 Austria. Sustainable. Strong minerality + notes of fresh pear
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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Domaine Ciringa Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Slovenia. Organic. Crisp apple, nectarine, with minerality.
Glass $18
Bottle $70
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Vini Rabasco, Trebbiano D'Abruzzo La Salita Bianco
2024 Greece. Dried apricot & wild honey with a light acidity.
Bottle $85
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Domaine Fouassier, Sancerre Sur Le Fort
2023 France. Ripe lemon & honey with a delicate floral finish.
Bottle $140
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I Vini Di Giovanni, Umbria Il Vermentuzzo
2024 Italy. Notes of stone fruit & citrus zest.
Bottle $92
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Kamara Kioutsouki Estate, Nimbus Albus
2024 Greece. Citrus forward with aromatics of frankincense & chamomile.
Bottle $80
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Laura Lardy, Beaujolais-Villages Chardonnay
2023 France. Peaches, apples and quince
Bottle $85
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Richmond Channel Wine Co., Everyday People White
2024 California. Complex, textured and lightly oaked Chardonnay
Bottle $58
Rosé
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From The Tank, Vin Rosé
2024 France. On Tap. Sun-drenched fruit, crisp and crushable!
Glass $14
Carafe $60
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Il Rosé Di Casanova, Casanova Della Spinetta
2025 Italy. Pink grapefruit, tart cherry with a delicate floral finish
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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Fio 'Piu Piu' Pet-Nat
2023 Germany. Sustainable, fresh red fruit notes, refreshing + bright
Bottle $78
Orange Wines
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Kiki & Juan
2024 Spain. Vibrant tangerine and apricot with a touch of minerality
Glass $15
Bottle $58
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Aphros, Loureiro Amphora 'Phaunus'
2023 Portugal. Biodynamic. Citrus, stone fruit and notes of beeswax
Glass $20
Bottle $78 per Bottle
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Domino De Las Abejas
2023 Baja, Mexico. Wild Strawberries, rose petals with dried herbs & light tannins
Bottle $78
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Sikele, Terre Siciliane, Grecanico
2023 Sicily, Italy. Golden orange in the glass. Toasted almond, lemon and straw
Bottle $60
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Fuso, Dario Serrentino Cala Bianco
2024 Italy. Dried orange peel, white peach, sandalwood and sea salt
Bottle $56
Red Wines
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Domaine Benjamin Taillandier, Minervois Laguzelle
2024 France. Chilled. Juicy red fruit with violet aromatics
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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EZY TGR, Pinot Noir
2024 Oregon. Bright red cherry. Grippy tanins & mouthwatering acidity
Glass $17
Bottle $66
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Azelia, Dolcetto d'Alba
2024 Italy. Floral, red & black fruits, sweet spices & a long finish
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba
2024 Italy. Blackberry, black cherry and lingering spice
Glass $16
Bottle $62
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Salentino Negroamaro
2013 Italy. Complex & spicy with notes of pepper, cola & cherries.
Glass $16 per Glass
Bottle $62
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Populis, Mendocino County Reversee
2024 California. Light & snappy with notes of black fruit & soft tannins
Bottle $66
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El Porron De Lara Tempranillo
2024 Spain. Notes of raspberry & blueberry with herbaceous aromatics
Bottle $70
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Terenzuola Toscana Vermentino Nero
2023 Italy. Light-bodied, elegan, notes of raspberry & mint.
Bottle $76
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Tenuta Rapitala Sicilia Nero D'Avola Alto Reale
2024 Italy. Vibrant ruby red, ripe berry aromas, balanced acidity.
Bottle $66
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Azelia Barolo
2021 Italy. Full-bodied, cherries, black currant & cedar. Pure elegance!
Bottle $140
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Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 California. Bold, full-bodied red fruit, spice & fresh tobacco
Bottle $62
Coffee
Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)-
Louise's Mint Special (Hot or Iced)
Creamy + delicious! Coffee, Half + half, brown sugar, mint
$5.50
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Spiced Mocha (Hot or Iced)
Coffee, Half + half, spiced chocolate sauce
$5.50
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Louise's Latte with Mint
Espresso, steamed milk, brown sugar, mint
$5.50
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Special Blend Organic Drip Coffee
$3 per 12 oz
$4 per 16 oz
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Cappuccino
$4.50
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Latte
$5
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Americano
$4.50
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Cortado
$3.50
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Espresso
$2.50
Breakfast
Available Tuesday-Friday 8am-11:30am + Saturday/Sunday 9am-4pm-
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
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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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Prosciutto + Parmigiano Toast
Prosciutto + parmigiano with arugula + olive oil (add a poached egg +3)
$12
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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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Greek Morning Bowl
Kesso's special Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, housemade granola & honey.
$11
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Roasted Banana Bread
Add salted caramel (+ .50)
$3.50
Salted Caramel $0.50
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Rotating Baked Goods
Just ask your barista!
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Homemade Donuts
Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)
$3
SANDWICHES
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Prosciutto + Mango Sandwich
House made mango compote, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, basil and balsamic glaze on a baguette
$15.75
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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)
$14.75
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Meatball, Chicken or Eggplant Parm Hero
Homemade meatballs, breaded chicken cutlets or eggplant, covered in tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil on a toasted baguette
$15.75
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Louise's Cubano
Roasted pork, swiss cheese, housemade pickles and dijon on a toasted baguette.
$15.75
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Spicy Roman Sandwich
Salami, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chilies, honey, basil on sea salt focaccia
$13.50
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Bacon, Egg and Cheese
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)
$8
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BBQ Corned Beef Brisket & Cole Slaw
House-made corned beef and tangy coleslaw on ciabatta.
$14.75
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Fresh Chicken Salad
House-made chicken salad with celery, mayo, dijon, roasted tomato, frisée, and arugula on a toasted baguette.
$14.75
SALADS
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Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad
Fresh pasta with spring mix greens, baby spinach, watercress, tricolor quinoa, mint dressing and goat cheese.
$13.50
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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)
$12.50
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Arugula, homemade focaccia croutons, pecorino and cherry tomatoes (add burrata +4, add avocado +3.5, add prosciutto +4)
$13.50
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
Cannellini Beans - 2.5
Calabrian Chilies - 1.5
House Made Ricotta - 3.5
Breadcrumbs - 1
Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto - 4
Arugula - 2.5
Gluten Free Rigatoni - 3.5
Shrimp - 6
Grilled Chicken - 6
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Primavera with Garlic + Olive Oil
Sautéed vegetables, garlic, basil & Sicilian olive oil. It is so good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$18
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Cacio E Pepe
Our best seller! Freshly cracked black pepper and salty, creamy pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto!
$16.50
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Spicy Red Pesto
Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, basil, Calabrian chiles + sunflower seeds. Try it with burrata and breadcrumbs!
$19.50
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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!
$24.50
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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!
$20.50
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Roasted Tomato Sauce
Our signature sauce, made with Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes. Try adding whipped ricotta and breadcrumbs!
$14.50
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Louise's Lasagna
A specialty! Layers of fresh thin pasta sheets with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and basil
Caprese-style $22
Bolognese $24.50
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Fresh Basil Pesto
Basil, garlic, lemon, sunflower seeds, a touch of cream and pecorino. Staff favorite is with grilled chicken!
$19.50
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Bolognese Lasagna
Layers of fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella, ricotta and a slow cooked beef and pork ragu. Decadent and delicious! Made to order, takes about 25 minutes. *Available after 5pm*
$24.50
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Pasta Alla Norma
A classic! Slow-cooked tomato ragu with roasted eggplant, garlic, guanciale, basil and pecorino.
$24
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Pasta Limone with Asparagus
Bright and silky with a lemon butter sauce, asparagus, fava beans, peas, mint and pecorino. Try It with shrimp or grilled chicken
$24.50
SMALL PLATES
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Bread Plate
With four pieces of homemade focaccia
$5.50
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Avocado Toast
Sliced avocado, soft boiled egg, red pepper aioli and Aleppo pepper
$11
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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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Grandma's Meatballs
with whipped ricotta + focaccia
$13.50
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Crispy Chickpeas
with smoked paprika and lime
$5
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 Green Kit
1lb fresh bucatini, 1 container basil pesto, burrata, box of our seasonal orange 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
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