Pasta Louise – Italian
This sun-drenched neighborhood gem hums with the joyful energy of a bustling Italian kitchen, where the comforting aroma of simmering sauces and freshly extruded pasta invites guests to linger. Golden strands of house-made noodles are tossed with vibrant, seasonal ingredients and served in a bright, airy space that feels like a perpetual Sunday afternoon gathering with family and friends.
1114 8th Avenue, NY 11215 +1-347-725-3883 https://www.pastalouise.comRating: 4.4/5 (726 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, kosher, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, low-sodium, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, aip, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh, homemade pasta and warm hospitality, Pasta Louise is a favorite among Brooklyn diners who describe the atmosphere as cozy and inviting. Guests rave about standout dishes like the Cacio e Pepe with burrata, the addictive Stracciatella focaccia, and the spicy red pesto, noting that portions are deceptively filling and flavors are perfectly balanced. While one reviewer found the sausage and peach ragu disappointing, the overwhelming consensus highlights the exceptional service, creative cocktails like the espresso martini, and the restaurant's status as a local gem.
Menu
- Louise's Charcuterie Board - $19: A gorgeous display of chef's choice meats and cheeses, with seasonal pickled vegetables and homemade crispy flatbread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sautéed Broccoli Rabe - $9.5: Crispy and bright green, with garlic butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Whipped Ricotta with Fennel Oil - $8.5: 2 pieces of focaccia topped with our house made ricotta and fennel oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Baked Four Cheese Mac - $14.5: Creamy and cheesy with white cheesy, gorgonzola, parmigiano and pecorino. Topped with breadcrumbs and chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grandma's Meatballs - $13.5: 3 all-beef meatballs served with house made whipped ricotta with focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cannellini Hummus - $12: Creamy white beans with lemon, parsley, olive oil + house-made crackers with herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $12.5: Crispy, roasted Brussels sprouts with a drizzle of balsamic, served in a cast iron pan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Artichokes alla Romana - $14: Stemmed artichoke hearts tossed with garlic, Calabrian chiles and white wine then roasted with breadcrumbs, parmesan + salty pecorino! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Louise's Shrimp Scampi - $16.5: Sizzling shrimp with garlic, white beans, cherry tomatoes, butter + chives. Served with grilled sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fennel and Arugula Salad - $12.5: Shaved fennel and fresh arugula with crispy chickpeas, pecorino + a bright lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Louise's Caesar Salad - $12.5: Little gems, homemade croutons, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, and homemade caesar dressing (with anchovies) Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fall Farro Salad - $16.5: Farro with red apples, heirloom carrots, radicchio, goat cheese and apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Baby Kale + Quinoa Salad - $14.5: Tricolor quinoa, baby kale, pears, spicy Fresno peppers, pickled onions, pecorino and honey basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Sirtfood
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cacio e Pepe - $16.5: Our best seller! Cracked black pepper and salty pecorino. Try adding spicy, crispy prosciutto
- 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! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Duck Confit + Fig Ragu - $25: Duck confit in a silky cream sauce with Tuscan kale, caramelized onion and mission figs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Shrimp + Calamari - $23.5: Fresh shrimp + calamari with garlic, lemon, cherry tomato, jalapeños, fresh herbs and Sicilian olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sausage + Broccoli Rabe - $25: House-made pork and fennel sausage, tossed with broccoli rabe in a white wine and butter sauce, topped with pecorino. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Autumn Squash + Kale - $22: Delicata, honeynut and kabocha squash with Tuscan kale and black garlic, finished with pecorino. (Can be vegan!) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Citrus Olives - $7.5: Mixed olives marinated in citrus peel + rosemary Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Louise's Pickles - $6.5: A beautiful plate of seasonal vegetables pickled in Louise’s kitchen! Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Focaccia Plate - $5.5: Four pieces of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Seasonal Plate - $7: Four pieces of our rotating, special focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bread Sampler - $9.5: A taste of all our homemade focaccia: 2 pieces sea salt, 2 pieces garlic rosemary, 2 pieces seasonal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Layer Cake - $12.5: Layers of homemade chocolate cake and chocolate ganache frosting and fresh mixed berry compote. Vegan! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Strawberry Shortcake by Gloria - $12.5: Layers of strawberries, homemade lady fingers and cream, served in a cute cup! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Creme Brulee - $10.5: Creamy vanilla custard with fresh lemon juice and zest, topped with caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Banana Bread - $3.5: House made and delicious Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roasted Banana Bread with Ice Cream - $8.5: House made banana bread with ice cream and salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Louise's Affogato - $10: Vanilla ice cream, espresso and mint leaves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Gelato + Sorbet - $7: Vanilla, Chocolate + seasonal sorbet from Gelato Festival Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- 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, Nut-Free
- Fudgy Brownie - $4.5: Chocolatey and nut-free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fudgy Brownie with Ice Cream - $10: Chocolatey and nut-free brownie with ice cream and salted caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado - $3.5
- Sliced Prosciutto - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Burrata - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Calabrian Chilies - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Roasted Cannellini Beans - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Spicy, Crispy Prosciutto - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- House Made Whipped Ricotta - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Arugula - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sub w/ Fresh Gluten Free Rigatoni - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Breadcrumbs - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Pasta Louise
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Supported diets include vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and high-protein, featuring dishes like Chocolate Layer Cake, Baby Kale + Quinoa Salad, and meatballs.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Baby Kale + Quinoa Salad accommodates nineteen diets including gluten-free and vegetarian, while Fall Farro Salad works for seventeen dietary categories.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Chocolate Layer Cake, while the Baby Kale + Quinoa Salad is gluten-free; keto and low-carb options are available.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Pasta Louise is located in Brooklyn, New York, and more information can be found on their website at https://www.pastalouise.com.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- Contact Pasta Louise by visiting their website at https://www.pastalouise.com to find more information about this Italian restaurant.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 4.4/5, this moderate ($$) restaurant provides good value as reviewers highlight that the portions are deceptively filling.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.4/5, customers praise the fresh homemade pasta, exceptional service, cozy atmosphere, and dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Stracciatella focaccia.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this cozy, inviting restaurant by enjoying fresh homemade pasta like Cacio e Pepe with burrata and the addictive Stracciatella focaccia.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Pasta Louise maintains an overall average rating of 4.4/5, as indicated in the restaurant's performance data and customer review summaries.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect fresh homemade pasta and filling portions in a cozy atmosphere at this restaurant rated 4.4/5.