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.

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.com

Rating: 4.4/5 (564 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $$

Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic

Currently closed

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.

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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian 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, 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian 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 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, Pescatarian 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! 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cacio e Pepe - $16.5: Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto 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. 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: Pescatarian 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!) Available at: dinner, lunch

Small Plates

Citrus Olives - $7.5: Mixed olives marinated in citrus peel + rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian
Strawberry Shortcake by Gloria - $12.5: Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream, served in a cute cup! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Roasted Banana Bread - $3.5: House made and delicious Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Louise's Affogato - $10: Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Gelato + Sorbet - $7: Vanilla, Chocolate + seasonal sorbet from Gelato Festival Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Tiramisu - $12: Layers of homemade ladyfingers, cocoa, and creme, served in a cute little cup. No caffeine or alcohol!
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. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cookies + Milk (Homemade Oreo) - $10: Two big, freshly baked decadent, homemade Oreo's and a cold glass of milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Fudgy Brownie - $4.5: Chocolatey and nut-free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Fudgy Brownie with Ice Cream - $10: Chocolatey and nut-free brownie with ice cream and salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium

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.

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