Pasta Louise Cafe – Italian
Sunlight spills across the flour-dusted counters of this spirited neighborhood haunt, where the cheerful hum of a community gathering blends with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered sauces. Every plate celebrates the art of the handmade, pairing ribbons of silk-textured pasta with vibrant, seasonal ingredients to create a dining experience that is as soulful and inviting as a sun-drenched afternoon in the Italian countryside.
803 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 +1-347-725-3883 https://www.pastalouise.comRating: 4.4/5 (564 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pasta Louise Cafe
Dairy-Free at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Louise's Pickles and Bread Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Louise's Pickles and Citrus Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Banana Bread with Ice Cream and Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Focaccia Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Louise's Pickles and Bread Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Banana Bread with Ice Cream and Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pasta Louise Cafe
Pasta Louise Cafe in Brooklyn has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Creme Brulee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pasta Louise Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bolognese Lasagna | 52.1 g | 35.1 g |
| Grandma's Meatballs | 7.2 g | 28 g |
| Cookies + Milk (Chocolate Chip) | 33.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cookies + Milk (Homemade Oreo) | 33.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Artichokes alla Romana | 53.7 g | 26 g |
| Spicy Red Pesto | 36.2 g | 23.5 g |
| Caprese Lasagna | 16.6 g | 23.3 g |
| Baked Four Cheese Mac | 18.2 g | 22 g |
| Lemon Creme Brulee | 54.8 g | 20.9 g |
| Focaccia Plate | 14.6 g | 20.6 g |
| Louise's Shrimp Scampi | 0 g | 20 g |
| Bread Sampler | 50.8 g | 19.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners are raving about Pasta Louise, particularly for its rotating soft-serve ice cream flavors like vanilla & mint, Piña Colada, and Watermelon. Guests consistently praise the fresh, handmade pastas where customers can choose their own sauce, with the red pepper sauce and winter citrus salad earning special mentions. Beyond the pasta, reviewers highlight standout items like the Louise Cubano Sandwich, Ricotta Toast, and exceptional banana bread. The atmosphere is enhanced by outdoor seating and generally friendly, amazing service, making it a celebrated spot for both lunch and sweet treats.
Menu
Starters
- Louise's Charcuterie Board - $19: A gorgeous display of chef's choice meats and cheeses, with seasonal pickled vegetables and homemade crispy flatbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Broccoli Rabe - $9.5: Crispy and bright green, with garlic butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil - $8.5: 2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made ricotta and fennel oil (or four pieces for 16) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Four Cheese Mac - $14.5: Creamy and cheesy with white cheesy, gorgonzola, parmigiano and pecorino. Topped with breadcrumbs and chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma's Meatballs - $13.5: 3 all-beef meatballs served with house made whipped ricotta with focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cannellini Hummus - $12: Creamy white beans with lemon, parsley, olive oil + house-made crackers with herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $12.5: Crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts with a drizzle of balsamic, served in a cast iron pan
- Burrata + Tomato Chutney - $14.5: Creamy burrata with a homemade chutney of heirloom tomato and raisins, topped with a drizzle of gremolata. Served with sourdough toast.
- Artichokes alla Romana - $14: Stemmed artichoke hearts tossed with garlic, Calabrian chiles and white wine then roasted with breadcrumbs, parmesan + salty pecorino!
- Louise's Shrimp Scampi - $16.5: Sizzling shrimp with garlic, white beans, cherry tomatoes, butter + chives. Served with grilled sourdough.
Salads
Add to Your Salad: Avocado - $3.50, Sliced Prosciutto - $3.50, Shrimp - $6, Burrata - $4
- Fennel and Arugula Salad - $12.5: Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette
- Louise's Caesar Salad - $12.5: Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies)
- Fall Farro Salad - $16.5: Farro with red apples, heirloom carrots, radicchio, goat cheese and apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Kale + Quinoa Salad - $14.5: Tricolor quinoa, baby kale, pears, spicy Fresno peppers, pickled onions, pecorino and honey basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
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 pasta.
- Pasta with Meatballs - $20.5: 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! Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Tomato Sauce - $14.5: Our signature sauce, made with organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, onions + garlic. Really good when you add burrata and roasted cannellini beans!
- Spicy Red Pesto - $19.5: Sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, sunflower seeds. Can easily be made vegan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cacio e Pepe - $16.5: Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce - $19.5: Bright and creamy with roasted peppers, smoked paprika and roasted garlic. Pair it with shrimp and spicy, crispy prosciutto!
- Caprese Lasagna - $22: So many layers of fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, ricotta, basil and thin pasta sheets. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Lasagna - $25: Slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, layered with fresh pasta sheets, fresh mozzarella and ricotta. Served crispy with extra parmesan grated on top. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit + Fig Ragu - $25: Duck confit in a silky cream sauce with Tuscan kale, caramelized onion and mission figs. Try adding breadcrumbs and Calabrian chiles! Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp + Calamari - $23.5: Fresh shrimp + calamari with garlic, lemon, cherry tomato, jalapeños, fresh herbs and Sicilian olive oil. The best add-ons are breadcrumbs + chilis! Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage + Broccoli Rabe - $25: House-made pork and fennel sausage, tossed with broccoli rabe in a white wine and butter sauce, topped with pecorino. Chef recommends adding cannellini beans and burrata! Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Squash + Kale - $22: Delicata, honeynut and kabocha squash with Tuscan kale and black garlic, finished with pecorino. Chef loves it with spicy crispy prosciutto. (Can be vegan!) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Citrus Olives - $7.5: Mixed olives marinated in citrus peel + rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louise's Pickles - $6.5: A beautiful plate of seasonal vegetables pickled in Louise’s kitchen! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Plate - $5.5: Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Plate - $7: Four pieces of our rotating, special focaccia – ask your server what we have! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread Sampler - $9.5: A taste of all our homemade focaccia: 2 pieces sea salt, 2 pieces garlic rosemary, 2 pieces seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Chocolate Layer Cake - $12.5: Layers of homemade chocolate cake and chocolate ganache frosting and fresh mixed berry compote. Vegan! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Shortcake by Gloria - $12.5: Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream, served in a cute cup! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lemon Creme Brulee - $10.5: Creamy vanilla custard with fresh lemon juice and zest, topped with caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Roasted Banana Bread - $3.5: House made and delicious Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Roasted Banana Bread with Ice Cream - $8.5: House made banana bread with ice cream and salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Louise's Affogato - $10: Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato + Sorbet - $7: Vanilla, Chocolate + seasonal sorbet from Gelato Festival Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Tiramisu - $12: Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa, and creme, served in a cute little cup. No caffeine or alcohol! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cookies + Milk (Chocolate Chip) - $8: Two big, freshly baked chunky, chewy chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt and a cold glass of milk.
- Cookies + Milk (Homemade Oreo) - $10: Two big, freshly baked decadent, homemade Oreo's and a cold glass of milk. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fudgy Brownie - $4.5: Chocolatey and nut-free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Fudgy Brownie with Ice Cream - $10: Chocolatey and nut-free brownie with ice cream and salted caramel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Pasta Louise Cafe
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Pasta Louise accommodates mixed dietary needs by offering vegan, gluten-free, keto, dairy-free, and halal options among its extensive menu selections.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This moderate ($$) Italian haunt with a 4.4/5 rating offers a spirited neighborhood atmosphere and outdoor seating for casual dates.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The restaurant offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, though specific percentages for these dietary categories are not provided.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, offering 40 diet-specific options and diverse dishes ranging from handmade pastas to the Louise Cubano Sandwich.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Pasta Louise Cafe is categorized as moderate, represented by the price level of $$.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Pasta Louise Cafe has an overall average rating of 4.4/5, reflecting the positive feedback received from its neighborhood diners.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This neighborhood haunt is family-friendly, featuring outdoor seating, rotating soft-serve ice cream, and kid-friendly dishes like baked four cheese mac.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.4/5, this moderate ($$) Italian restaurant stands out for its customizable handmade pastas, rotating soft-serve flavors, and outdoor seating.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a cheerful community atmosphere with comforting aromas and enhanced outdoor seating for its guests.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Rated 4.4/5, this restaurant is unique for its customizable handmade pasta and rotating soft-serve ice cream flavors like Piña Colada.
- Is Pasta Louise Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pasta Louise Cafe has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Louise's Pickles and Bread Sampler.
- What can I eat at Pasta Louise Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Louise's Pickles and Bread Sampler carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pasta Louise Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Louise's Pickles.
- Is Pasta Louise Cafe gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pasta Louise Cafe?
- Bolognese Lasagna, at roughly 35.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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