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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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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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
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Crispy and bright green, with garlic butter
$9.50
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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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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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Grandma's Meatballs
3 all-beef meatballs served with house made whipped ricotta with focaccia
$13.50
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Cannellini Hummus
Creamy white beans with lemon, parsley, olive oil + house-made crackers with herbs
$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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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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Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breasts covered in melted mozzarella, roasted tomato sauce and basil + 2.5 with focaccia + 5.5 with fresh pasta
$18
SALADS
Add to Your Salad:Avocado - $3.50
Sliced Prosciutto - $3.50
Shrimp - $6
Burrata - $4
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Fennel and Arugula Salad
Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
$12.50
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Louise's Caesar Salad
Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
$12.50
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Farro + Squash Salad
Farro with delicata squash, kale, pomegranate, ricotta salata, sunflower seeds and lemon vinaigrette
$16.50
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Beet + Goat Cheese Salad
Red watercress, baby spinach, three types of beets, candied pepitas, red onion, crumbled goat cheese and honey-fennel seed vinaigrette
$16
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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Pasta Limone
Bright and creamy with fresh lemon juice, preserved lemon, pecorino cheese, English peas and cherry tomatoes. We love adding shrimp and breadcrumbs!
$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!
$20.50
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Creamy Wild Mushroom
A fan favorite! Five different wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic, parmigiano and cream. Amazing when you add spicy, crispy prosciutto and arugula.
$23.50
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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Bolognese Lasagna
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
Small Plates
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Citrus Olives
Mixed olives marinated in citrus peel + rosemary
$7
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Louise's Pickles
A beautiful plate of seasonal vegetables pickled in Louise’s kitchen!
$6.50
Bread Service
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Focaccia Plate
Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil
$5.50
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Seasonal Plate
Four pieces of our rotating, special focaccia – ask your server what we have!
$6.50
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Bread Sampler
A taste of all our homemade focaccia: 2 pieces sea salt, 2 pieces garlic rosemary, 2 pieces seasonal
$8.50
Sweets
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Chocolate Layer Cake
Layers of homemade chocolate cake and chocolate ganache frosting and fresh mixed berry compote. Vegan!
$12.50
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Strawberry Shortcake by Gloria
Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream, served in a cute cup!
$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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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 $10
Cocktails, Mocktails and Wines, oh my!
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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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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Vida Rosata
Mezcal, ramazzotti rosato, grapefruit, lime. Served up
$17
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Ginger Lion
Bourbon, amaro cio claro, ginger, lemon, orange, egg white. Served up
$17
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Minty Espresso Martini
Vodka, cognac, espresso, galliano ristretto, branca menta. Served up
$17
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Negroni (On Tap!)
Gin, campari, sweet vermouth. Served with a big rock
$16
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Playa Violeta
Jalapeño infused tequila, mezcal, elderflower, allspice, pomegranate, lime. Served on the rocks
$17
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Louise's Negroni Sour
Gin, campari, fig infused sweet vermouth, fig syrup, lemon, egg white. Served up
$17
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Harvest Moon
Bourbon, amaro averna, allspice, apple cider, lemon, cinnamon. Served on the rocks
$17
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Grand Nellie
Gin, aquavit, rosemary, grapefruit, lime. Served up
$17
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Fireside Chat
Fort Hamilton rye, pear cognac liqueur, orange twist. Served with a large rock
$17
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
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, housemade ginger syrup, honey, peach puree, lemon. Tangy and citrusy! Served on the rocks
$8
White Wines
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Von Winning Pfalz Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Germany. Sancerre-like bouquet of white fruits with herbaceous aroma
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio
2023 Italy. Lots of tart green apple. Dry and crisp
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Blanc
2022 France. Biodynamic. Citrus, apricot, white flowers and nectarine
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Birdhorse Contra Costa County
2023 California. Green apple, wet stone, cedar, herbaceous with long citrus finish
$20 per Glass
$80 per Bottle
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Cuvee Della Contessa Prosecco Brut
Italy. Bubbly and fun to drink.
$12 per Glass
$48 per Bottle
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Verum Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Ulterior Naranja
2021 Spain. Fresh fruit, floral, jasmine, plum, orange peel, chai, almost an orange wine!
$88 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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Akarregi Txiki Txakolina
2023 Basque Country. Slightly effervescent, dry with good acidity, summer berries
$17 per Glass
$68 per Bottle
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Peyrassol Mediterranée La Croix
2023 France. Dry, bright red fruit, touch of green pear and hibiscus
$60 per Bottle
$15 per Glass
Orange Wines
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Tenuta Di Tavignano "La Birba" Pet Nat
Italy. Bubbly, crisp + light. Bright red fruit and a touch floral
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Cardedu Bucce
Italy. Organic. Plums, rosemary, white flowers
$14 per Glass
$56 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
2021 Italy. Organic. Wild strawberry, white currant, cherry. Festive and delicious!
$75
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Champagne Gamet
2019 France. Fruity + floral with intense minerality and notes of stone fruit
$99
Chilled Natural Red
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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
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Populis Reverse Red Blend
2021 California. Light + snappy w/ notes of black fruit. Juicy, soft tannins.
$16 per Glass
$64 per Bottle
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Tenuta Rapitala Sicilia Nero d'Avola Alto Reale
2023 Italy. Vibrant ruby red, bouquet of ripe berries and vanilla, with a balance of acidity
$13 per Glass
$52 per Bottle
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Vietti Langhe Freisa Vivace
2019 Italy. Staff favorite! Slightly effervescent. Ruby-red w/ ripe fruit, crisp acidity, great complexity + a lingering finish. Blackberry, rich & soft tannins
$72 per Bottle
$18 per Glass
Red Wines
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Mazzi Valpolicella Superiore
2021 Italy. Medium body, juicy ripe fruit. Lovely and very drinkable
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Azelia Dolcetto d'Alba
2021 Italy. Red fruit, blackberry and sweet spices. Floral and aromatic with a long finish
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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G.D. Vajra Barbera D'Alba
2023 Italy. Layered with blackberries, Plum and cocoa beans. Succulent
$14 per Glass
$56 per Bottle
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Cosimo Taurino Salice Salentino Rosso
2012 Italy. Spicy, rich rosso from the best producer in the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia. Flavors of pepper, cola and cherries follow through to a long, satisfying finish
$15
$60
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Azelia Barolo
2019 Italy. Full bodied, cherries, black currant, spice, cedar, hint of dried flower. Smooth and elegant
$140 per Bottle
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Camp Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 California. Strong dynamic flavors of ripe fruit, spice and fresh tobacco
$60 per Bottle
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Dei Vino Nobile Montepulciano
2020 Italy. orange peels, ripe cherries. Full bodied, flavorful finish. A gorgeous, intense wine
$79 per Bottle
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Bodega Noemia De Patagonia, A Lisa Malbec
2022 Argentina. Dense violet + plum color. Dark cherry, berries, cocoa. So silky + drinkable!
$60 per Bottle
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Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne Half Bottle
2020 Italy. Layers of rose, tobacco, dark fruit, medium bodied, elegant, long finish
$46 per Bottle
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Bucciarelli Chianti Half Bottle
2016 Italy. Natural + organic. Red berries, spice and earthiness
$28
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
Made in house on our fresh baked bread!-
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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Garden Frittata
Egg frittata with seasonal vegetables, served with arugula salad. (Make it a sandwich on housemade focaccia with melted mozzarella + $1)
$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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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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Homemade Donuts
Seasonal flavors ($3 each, $8 for 3!)
$3
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Rotating Baked Goods
Just ask your barista!
SANDWICHES
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Prosciutto + Fresh Mozz Sandwich
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, 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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Louise's Cubano
Roasted pork, swiss cheese, housemade pickles and dijon on a toasted baguette.
$14.75
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Spicy Roman Sandwich
Salami, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chilies, honey, basil on sea salt focaccia
$13.50
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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
SALADS
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Louise's Seasonal Pasta Salad
Edamame, red peppers, black olives, tomato confit, corn, 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
$5.50
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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
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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
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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Primavera with Garlic + Olive Oil
Sautéed vegetables, garlic, basil & Sicilian olive oil. It is so good when you add cannellini beans and arugula!
$17
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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!
$16.50
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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!
$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!
$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 *Available after 5pm*
A specialty! Layers of fresh thin pasta sheets with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and basil
$19
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