Love, love, love their cacio e pepe! So much so that I asked if they sold the sauce lol. It's really delicious and even my daughter who was a little skeptical because of the pepper found it to be yummy and will constantly ask if we can go back. I am also a big fan of their soft serve. Great place, friendly staff! read more

I was drawn into the place from the fresh smells of basil and garlic sauce..It was fresh pasta & veggies I got the pasta primavera I've had pasta primavera before with pasta, Prima Rivera sauce, which there was none the pasta of the day was rotelle. It just lacked flavor, so I got home doctored it up with my own seasonings. If I go back next time. I'll probably try a more creamy based pasta or butter sauce. But I need to know what day is The fettuccine pasta That's my favorite. The star was the ricotta toast. That was the best thing read more

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expensive, overcooked and lackluster. they also were out of almost all the menu offerings for sandwiches by mid day on a week day. not for me. read more

The cacio e pepe with spicy prosciutt and arugula really changed my opinion of this place, which we've tried multiple times and I always thought it was good but not amazing. This dish was the perfect level of creamy and not too heavy on the pepe, balanced perfectly by the crispy and fresh add-ons. The bolognese is quite good as well, and the meatballs are decent, but I think the c & p is the standout here. I love that they have a fun different pasta shape each day too, this one was my favorite like little stacked lasagna pieces almost. Good to know there's an affordable staple pasta around. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Cacio e Pepe with Crispy, Spicy Prosciutto and Arugula - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place - it is a fancy place now but for brunch , snag a table in the inside seating area by the windows or sit under the awning ... but seats are hard to get at peak time. The kids love the kids menu but they can polish off an entree without my help. It is a special treat occasion so don't complain about prices here! Ps if you want the soft serve cream - they don't have it here read more

Great for a quick meal as well as some quick home ingredients. Only drawback is there is a small 2 person bench indoors. The more outside space heated seating. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A review for takeout. I was excited to try Pasta Louie as it came very highly recommended by friends. We ordered foccacia, Louie's lasagna, cacio e pepe, and the classic red sauce. The lasagna was my fave - thin slices of tomatoes between layers breaking up otherwise heavy layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce. The remaining items were underwhelming - the fresh pasta itself was good, shape was fun, but by no means life changing. The sauces themselves were fine, very lightly coating the pasta. The focaccia was alright, on the saltier side, but soft and fluffy. Perhaps because the meal was in takeout form, it did not meet my expectations. I was namely disappointed in the quantity of sauce, and also the quantity of food in general. Despite this, I would have expected the same quantity, quality, and attention to take out meals as given to dine-in meals. read more

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2.5 stars and rounding up due to the excellent service I received on my one dine-in visit. Having eaten at the restaurant once and gotten delivery another time, I can say with confidence that this isn't the pasta place for me, and I must confess that I don't understand the hype when there are vastly superior pasta spots in the area. Their pasta was kinda gummy and doughy. Their sauces were either bland or extremely oily. Or worse, both. I've had the spicy red pesto sauce (truly the worst offender of them all), the short rib ragu, and the classic roasted tomato sauce. I also tried the cacio e pepe with breadcrumbs, and it was fine but not memorable. I enjoyed the crispy prosciutto bits and burrata, but those are pricey toppings, and this is a pasta place. I will say that their focaccia topped with whipped ricotta and fennel oil was very tasty, as was the banana bread sundae for dessert, but their pasta and everything adjacent to it was disappointing and overpriced to me. read more

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Stopped here on a Monday early afternoon to do a lunch takeout order. If I lived in this neighborhood, I'd be here at least once a week. We got a fennel & arugula salad (add prosciutto, you won't regret it) and it was super fresh and delicious. Loved the dressing. We also got a veggie frittata sandwich with spicy chipotle mayo and it was also outstanding. I was so happy it came on their rosemary and garlic focaccia as I sadly resisted buying some of their packaged focaccias... absolutely phenomenal. They have a plethora of wonderful premade and small grocer items that I plan on stocking up on next time I'm in. So much fresh pasta and packaged sauces! Love this spot!! read more

I am OBSESSED with three things from Pasta Louise Cafe: the pasta salad, the soft serve and the banana bread. I buy these three things all the time because they're so good. The pasta salad is delicious. The noodle changes daily and the vegetables are seasonal, so I never get bored of it. I eat the pasta salad probably once a week and gobble it down in one sitting. The soft serve is amazing. There's a new flavor every week, but the vanilla is always available. I usually get a combo of the vanilla and the weekly flavor. Also you must try the banana bread sundae - I'm not sure if this is at the cafe or the restaurant down the street but it's incredible. Banana bread is the best in Brooklyn. It's just so yummy. You can buy a to-go box with a few slices in it. And like I said, the banana bread sundae is to die for. They also have salads, beverages, fresh pasta, sauces, bread, etc. which are all amazing. These three things are just my favorite so I wanted to give them a little love. Enjoy! read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Pasta salad is amazing - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Overrated, overpriced and the acoustics are awful. Workers were very nasty to us for no reason! Never again

One of my favorite pasta place in Brooklyn! They serve fresh handmade pasta daily. Honestly most of there options are yum. I will say it was a bit salty, but overall still very delicious and fresh. Service was quick. Ambiance is pleasing and clean. Price is a bit high but you are paying for fresh pasta. Overall, I still would recommend this place. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Salted Caramel swirled with Vanilla First time visit, charming spot, sweet service, and gorgeous fresh pastas. Had mine with a side of homemade soft serve. 10/10 read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream - Salted Caramel - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good pasta but too expensive for what you get. I paid $22 for this bowl. The spicy red pesto was tasty, a little spicier than I expected. I also could've used more sauce, I found myself scraping the sides of the to-go bag. I paid an extra $5 for the burrata but it was disappointingly rubbery, it didn't pop or melt really. I would probably buy a pasta sauce to take home but not sure I would pay these prices for takeout. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Spicy Red Pesto with Burrata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely loved my lunch here -- what can I say or post about that hasn't already been shared? But, sure, I'll rave about the pasta and citrus salad too because they were just delicious!! I must also praise Jayden, our server, who was just exceptional in demeanor, customer service and overall good vibes! I strangely came here thinking I wouldn't eat a lot of pasta (don't ask that even means going to a place with "Pasta" in the name...), but I am so glad I did not hold back and enjoyed the pasta to the fullest!!! We had the special of the day which was a pasta with a cream sauce and added crispy pancetta and burrata -- I know, it was a no brainer. It was delicious delicious and I could taste the butter and happiness with each bite. I'll also put in a plug for the creamy dreamy mint iced coffee. As if the pasta (and a citrus salad) weren't enough, I then tangled with the banana bread and ice cream + added a caramel drip. This would be the only thing I'd say is okay to skip if you're too stuffed, else wise, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose at Pasta Louise! Many thanks to Jayden and Pasta Louise for the wonderful experience and delicious food! read more

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Pasta Louise serves authentic Italian food and it did not disappoint. The ambience is basic being it seems to be more of a take out place but they do have a few seatings outside. read more

The red sauce tasted like the great tomatoes that it was made from, nice acidity and salt balance, the lasagna was great, cream based but with really wonderful crispy bits and the cacao e pepe was incredible, probably the best of my life! And of course the pasta was perfect and clearly freshly made this morning. read more

It's a real pleasure to write this review for many reasons. Pasta Louise is everything it says it is and then some. I've been trying to get to Pasta Louise for several years now and I'm so pleased that I was able to experience it during NYC Restaurant Week. I made an after work reservation but arrived a bit early. When I arrived, it was as if they were waiting for me and that always gets my dining experience off to a great start. I do need to mention that outdoor dining is still in full swing and it's heated. I was seated outside but this was made clear during the reservation process. Clearly, if you're going to Pasta Louise, you are going for the pasta. I would recommend that you take a look at their menu and familiarize yourself with the pasta options before you arrive. I mention this become they have many options and combinations. If you don't have a chance to study the menu, the staff will guide you. The staff is very friendly and knowledge and I'm confident they will be able to answer any questions you may have about their pasta, sauces and history. Even offer all that, if you still can't decide, they have a pasta of the day that is sure to please. read more

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After my one trip her for lunch with my family I really can't underestimate why this place has a waiting list 24/7. The idea of this place is cool, everyday they pick one pasta shape to make fresh and that is the only shape they use that day. Great to introduce you to new and fun shapes. For the day we went it was flat rigatoni type shape. I went with the summer pasta salad. It was actually very good, wish they skipped the fresh bread crumbs on top because half way through they are soggy and not great. I did love all the different veggies in Thai, very seasonal. My grandma went with one of the egg focaccia sandwiches. It is honestly just a square egg on cold focaccia bread with some grated cheese on top. Very disappointing and over all not worth it. Talking about not worth it! Skip the pizza bread. $5 for a small slice of focaccia with some tomatoes and mozzarella on it. We ordered one for the table and didn't realize it wasn't enough for two people let alone 4. Shouldn't the waiter have said something when we ordered it for the table. Such a rip off. I was also annoyed that they didn't have any protein options besides prosciutto for lunch. Why can't I get a meatball at 1??? read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Summer pasta salad - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place for a great pasta dish if you're on a budget. Prices go from $13 (if you don't add anything to $20+ depending on what you add... in my case the crispy prosciutto was a must) Their pasta dishes are a surprise because they only make one fresh type of pasta which is good to know because if you're craving spaghetti you're probably not going to get it (chances are low) The great part of their dessert is that it's very light and airy and as a person who prefers a less sweet treat, I really appreciate the sugar portion of this. It's simple but delectable. A brownie with soft serve. It comes out warm and will warm your soul while sitting outside cause I really needed it... the heaters didn't do me much justice here but all for fresh pasta, right? read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - My date with the chocolate brownie + simple vanilla soft serve. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I could not give higher praises! I literally want to shout from the rooftops about my love for Pasta Louise. As Lady Gaga once said, [Pasta Louise is] "talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before." The house made whipped ricotta on focaccia was a DREAM. Never have I ever experienced such light, fluffy, and flavorful cheese. They also sell the whipped ricotta by the tub! I'm going to have to explain to my roommate why I'm eating ricotta out of a tub for breakfast..... No matter which sauce you get, the pasta is always cooked to al dente perfection. They also rotate pasta shapes, so you'll most likely experience a different pasta shape every time you visit! I've tried both the Cacio e Pepe and Spicy Red Pesto sauce. The Cacio e Pepe is definitely a crowd favorite! Creamy, buttery, smooth, and rich, it's everything you could hope for a pasta sauce and more. We usually add the crispy prosciutto (it looks a lot like bacon bits) and *PRO TIP* we save some of the ricotta from the appetizer to put on top of the pasta as well. Pasta Louise also offers pasta kits so you can bring the magic home. My boyfriend and I tried the Spicy Kit (Spicy Red Pesto) and it was so yummy. They make it super easy for you, providing you with detailed instructions about how to cook and prep the dish. The kit comes with one pound of pasta and sauce, bread, and a bottle of wine. The kits are a great alternative if you're unable to snag one of their oh-so-coveted dinner reservations. When I say that I regularly dream of Pasta Louise, it's not an exaggeration. Wonderful food, immaculate vibes, and a lovely staff truly make it the best pasta establishment in NYC. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - whipped ricotta on focaccia - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's a very pretty restaurant and the decor was probably my favorite part of it. The food was good but to be honest I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I got the cacio e pepe with spicy prosciutto and burrata; it was tasty but didn't have a lot of depth of flavor. As for the banana bread sundae, again the banana bread was good but it wasn't heated up, which I don't understand-- the whole point of ordering any kind of baked good with ice cream is to get that amazing contrast of warm gooeyness with cool sweetness so to just get a scoop of ice cream on top of cold banana bread was disappointing to me. That being said, I feel like it's a decent place to go with friends and the service was great :) read more

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Pasta and all the food was delicious. The drinks are nice and strong. Only issue is that the service was very slow. It may have been a busy time though because we came at dinner time. read more

Probably 3.5 stars rounded up for me. Pros: hard to beat the lively atmosphere on a Brooklyn summer night. Service is friendly, and this feels like a solid option to take the family out for a Sunday night meal if you live in Park Slope. On the food, the dishes were certainly a combination of highly decadent, hard-to-resist ingredients. Who can say no to pasta covered in a slathering of burrata or ricotta? And I do love the heat from Calabrian chilies. Yet I couldn't help but feel the ingredients were lacking something in chemistry. An element that perhaps each dish was not more than the sum of its parts. Maybe this is a product of my own poor add-on selections? read more

I was excited to try this place but my experience didn't match the other reviews . I went this past Saturday, the weather was pretty cold (low of 44 and high of 56). So if a restaurant advertises heated outdoor seating, you'd think it would be for all tables. Wait time & outdoor dining: I arrived close to 7pm and got a table for 1 - the wait was an estimated hour or more without reservations. Wait is to be expected for such a popular place. Wasn't aware of the no indoor dining option. I finally got seated close to 8pm and I got a table with NO heater, eventhough all the other tables had, so that wasn't fun. Again it was very cold. Food Options: The pasta shape changes daily. On Saturday it was rigatini (not rigatoni). Lots of the pictures on the Instagram page is of old/past specials so have your back-up options ready. So that was a bit deceiving. When trying a new spot, pictures help. The waitress was nice and answered all my questions- that helped but she got me to order the focaccia with ricotta, salt and fennel oil. I typically wouldn't order that. I truly wanted the soup but thought to try one of their popular starter dishes. I didn't finish the focaccia, the amount of ricotta was too thick. I wouldn't order it again. Seems better suited for the day time. For my entree I ordered the Cacio pepe ($13) with prosciutto ($3.50) and Calabrian peppers ($1). It was ok. I didn't get spicy from the prosciutto, tasted salty more than anything (typical flavor) and the Calabrian Chilies weren't hot to me. Overall: Another employee inquired about how I was feeling, he was super nice as well. Asked repeatedly what he could do to make it better. It was so cold I was ready to leave and couldn't enjoy the meal. I think I'd try them again but just need to order something else next time. Think my expectations were just super high and just didn't match what they were giving me that day. Overall for my experience i'd give it a 2.5 or 3. read more

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This place is amazing. We discovered this place through restaurant take out week 2021 and to our surprise on a Friday night it was packed. People were waiting to be seated around 8 pm. The set up is nice with pretty lights. The ambiance is romantic and makes it feel like a warm social gathering. Their pasta is all freshly made with delicious sauces. The salad is also very refreshing. They import their wine and if you buy a bottle to go, they will sell it at market price without any dine in surcharge. I would definitely be back to try other items on their menu. read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Restaurant week 2021 deal - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service was super slow, but they were training a new person. This place is very busy, you will need a reservation! The corner is really loud, with normal amount of hawking and alarms going off. (Eat inside!). Recommended, but walk or take public transportation, as there is no parking available. read more

Got a reservation for dinner on a weekend. They have such beautiful decor for their outdoor dining. The service was incredible and that's just the beginning! They do a different pasta shape every week and the week that we went was was a fun elbow macaroni with a mohawk. we got the louise's lasagna (with burrata and calabrian add-ons), and the spicy red pesto (with ricotta and arugula). Both were amazing and the add-ons were perfect! Listen to your server's suggestions because they were spot-on for us! I can't wait to be back and try more stuff! read more

I didn't like it. Big reminder to go to an authentic Italian restaurant for pasta. I threw away the food a few blocks away.

Really cute place. Nice service. Too kid friendly though but I guess that's Park Slope. I'm not a mom yet so I wouldn't recommend unless you have kids. Drinks and food was good. Only thing I recommend is to not have guest sit right next time the kitchen door I literally almost passed out it was extremely hot. read more

Food was very mediocre in all honesty. Whipped ricotta w/ fennel was the only thing we liked (8/10). The cacio e pepe w/prosciutto was overly salty, oily, and heavy. Not even worth ordering. I would also skip the Cannellini hummus. Nothing special to write about. Lamb Sugo was okay. (6/10). Definitely had better pasta for less. read more

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I took myself here on a solo date. Cute atmosphere and bar area to sit at. The pasta was AMAZING ! I got the one with lobster and shrimp in a tomato sauce. Also mint iced tea. Yum read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Pasta with shrimp and lobster - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Probably one of the most anticipated openings. Been using pasta Louise for my home made pasta cravings. Thankfully after a few hiccups their brick and mortar location finally opened!!! Sandwiches, fresh Juices, fresh pasta (no more fighting on the website!) are all in abundance. Did I mention the soft serve homemade ice cream!?!? Ya Do yourself a favor. Come check them out and support an amazing local small business!! read more

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Pasta Louise has been at the very top of my to-do list for quite some time. I stopped in at the tail end of Restaurant Week (they had actually stopped serving their RW menu). Put in my name, took a walk around Prospect Park, and then my sheltered table on their sidewalk was ready. Had some lovely glasses of wine - a Spanish and an Italian red. Very nicely curated wine list. For my appetizer, I got the whipped ricotta, which was just perfect. Of course, probably too much for one person before eating a plate of pasta, but somehow I manage. In terms of pasta, they have a shape of the day, and you just choose the sauce. Their pasta of the day was creste di gallo (which my waitress described as "macaroni with a mohawk", which... accurate). I got the cauliflower and kale pesto. Added some breadcrumbs on top, and it was so delicious! Just an added pinch of salt/pepper and it was perfect. Glad I finally made it out to Pasta Louise, and you should go too! read more

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We found Pasta Louise during NYC Restaurant Week 2021 and have been here again since :) My husband got the cacio e pepe restaurant week special with the tomato and bread soup, rosemary focaccia bread and I got a special dish with crab meat. My husband absolutely loved his cacio e pepe and said it was the best he's ever had - outside of Italy. High praise as he's a pretty picky eater and not excited about so much. Actually the reason we ordered from them again so soon! The amount seemed on the smaller side and the soup also seemed small (compared to what I imagine a full priced item would be), but not a bad price to try a new place and a couple items. The soup tasted like tomato sauce so we didn't really like it that much. Not bad, but nothing memorable. My crab pasta I'm torn about. I liked the pasta and there was some crab, but for $29, it was lacking. It came in the same sized container for pasta as the restaurant week specials, but more filled, a plus, but the lemon was the dominating flavor and all I could taste - I don't like lemon, but there was no way to request no lemon. So I'm conflicted because the lemon ruined the whole taste for me, but it did say lemon in the description and the portion was filling, but not so much crab and the hefty price tag will have me rethinking any specials I get moving forward. I did get the spicy pesto today and added a burrata and spicy prosciutto! Yum! I also got the banana bread which was yum :) Looking forward to trying their soft serve :) read more

The food was 10/10! Absolutely no notes! I had the lasagna and seasonal focaccia -- delicious !!

Make a reservation, Make a reservation, Make a reservation! You will have to wait awhile if you don't. Also please note between 4-5pm they're replenishing their pasta stores so only sandwiches and select apps will be available. My friend and I came for restaurant week and got the 4 courses for $39 each +tip/tax. The tomato soup was delicious, salad was alright but a big serving, but the main star was my cacio e' pepe pasta! The pasta of the day was a certain type that resembled a flower, I don't remember the name. I added spicy crispy prosciutto on top and it was chef's kiss. My friend also had the prosciutto on top but she opted for the roasted tomato sauce. Serving size was decent and I had leftovers for a midnight snack. Dessert was ice cream with free sprinkles, choice of vanilla or salted caramel. The service here is top notch, everyone is friendly and attentive. Bathroom was clean and kept cozy. I will be back! read more

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This was my first time at Pasta Louise but not my dinner companion's so I can't take credit for "finding" this place! I must begin by writing that I was very impressed with the food, atmosphere and service (thank you Jaden and the rest of the service team for your friendliness and efficiency)! The restaurant is small and the menu is limited but if you know that going in, you won't be disappointed. They only have one bathroom so depending on the size of your prostate be prepared! :-). One nice touch was the live music which I am sure is enjoyed more by the diners than the folks who live in the apartments above the restaurant. We began with their homemade sea salt and rosemary garlic focaccia. The sea salt was a bit strong for my liking and I'd have preferred garlic focaccia without rosemary but they were fresh and served as advertised! Garlic, olive oil and tomato pasta is a simple dish which makes it more challenging to be exceptional but here the kitchen succeeded by creating a wonderful blend where no flavor drowned out the others. We also ordered a tasty spicy red pesto pasta to which I added extra hot peppers (I know they overwhelm all the other flavors but that's me!). The homemade pasta by the way is delicious! For dessert we split a banana bread, caramel (homemade) ice cream sundae which was the perfect ending for a wonderful dinner. Thank you again Pasta Louise for satisfying this former Rhode Islander's craving for exceptional pasta and service! read more

Pasta Louise Cafe - Beautifully decorated! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In short, it was cold af last night but I would die for that lasagna. My friends and I dined at Pasta Louise on Saturday night for my birthday. It had just stormed and it was like 20 degrees outside with some hefty gusts. The heated outdoor dining situation leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the winter. It is very open and the heat lamps are not the best. I would have definitely gone with the "enclosed" option. They're moving locations soon, so I assume this will change. In any event, the service was spectacular and we made do. We ordered two rounds of the delicious mulled wine [$12]. The mug was warm. Honestly, that's all that really mattered. The wine was fruity [but not overly] and the spices were cozy, like a blanket in front of a fireplace on Christmas. We also shared two plates of the whipped ricotta on focaccia [$7.50]. SO TASTY. The focaccia was warm and crispy - maybe it had a tad too many flakes of salt, but that's really being nit picky. The whipped ricotta though, it looked like marshmallow. It was insane. We loved the fennel oil. It was so good. I could have eaten a whole serving by myself. BUT I'm glad I didn't because I ordered the lasagna [$17, add .75 for breadcrumbs] which I needed all the room for. This may be an exaggeration, but it may not be, when I say, this might be the best lasagna I've had in my life. It is huge [that's what she said]. All the layers, the oozing cheese, the crunch from the breadcrumbs, the pops of basil. It was just perfection. My favorite: some spots of cheese on the bottom got extra melty and baked on its own into a glob of cheese. *drool* Lastly, the dessert. I ordered the banana bread sundae [caramel drizzle!] [$7] and subbed out the vanilla ice cream for meyer lemon [a special of the night]. I was shivering at the end but it was bomb and totally worth it. The banana bread was crispy and the meyer lemon was just lemony enough without tasting like perfume. And well, caramel drizzle is the best. Good size too. I can't say how much I appreciated the service and everyone working outside in the freezing cold. The server added a candle to my sundae and brought me a brownie to go. This was truly an outstanding experience and I can't wait to come back when it's warm again [so maybe tomorrow...]. I didn't pay, but it's definitely gentle on the pocketbook and I will be raving about the lasagna for years to come. read more

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Do yourself a favor and add Calabrian chillies and breadcrumbs to the Cacio E Pepe. Pasta was totally homemade and tasted extremely fresh and flavorful. If you wanna get super crazy order their focaccia and scoop up the extra sauce when you're done The heirloom salad was also phenomenal. Not sure if it's because the tomatoes were ripe or because there was crack in the dressing.... Either way I'm coming back. read more

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