Pasta Louise

the pasta was delicious and the drinks were perfect but the focaccia was probably the worst i’ve ever tasted. they also have a really cute pasta mural on the wall i didn’t grab a picture of. they also have a charity dedicated to creating scholarships for children who have lost a parent to cancer and feature a drink on the menu that donates a dollar to that charity. consider going to support xx

Pasta Louise has been a favorite of mine since they opened in 2020 The lasagna was amazing rich, comforting, and perfectly done I also tried the pasta with mushrooms (I’m a big mushroom fan) but it was a bit too heavy for me personally Still a great spot and one I keep coming back to

So, so, so good. The pasta was incredible, but the ricotta focaccia completely stole the show. Absolute must-order. We had Olivia as our waitress and her attention to detail and spot-on recommendations were impeccable. Highly, highly recommend.

Great neighborhood place. One kind of Fresh pasta made everyday. Then you add the type of sauce you want. Great concept. The day we went was rigatini, perfectly cooked to al dente. Meatballs sauce w excellent n sausage n broccoli rabe is also very good. We sat by the bar n service was friendly, attentive n courteous. Will definitely come back.

Visiting Brooklyn the evening before my half marathon, we stopped by Pasta Louise for dinner. I had booked a reservation for Friday, but as luck would have it, the two of us were seated right away as walk-ins. Quick note on parking: there is free street parking. We managed to parallel park nearby, but others may have to circle around a bit. The ambiance struck me immediately: warm, inviting, and cozy, with more seating than I expected thanks to a neat little outdoor patio. Starters: Our server pointed us to the specials, so we began with the Stracciatella focaccia (seasonal). The bread, layered with melted cheese and herbs, was excellent — quick to arrive, light but flavorful, and frankly a bit addictive. I held back after a couple of pieces, saving room for the real test: pasta. Mains: My dinner partner ordered the Spicy Red Pesto — sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, sunflower seeds. No option to add shrimp, so they took it as-is. I went for the house favorite: Cacio e Pepe — cracked black pepper and salty pecorino — with burrata and arugula added on top. Both dishes looked modest in portion at first, but appearances deceived; they were filling in just the right way. I tried both but, unsurprisingly, preferred my own. The pecorino on the Cacio e Pepe carried the dish: sharp, savory, and absolutely sublime. I couldn't pin down the pasta shape — penne, or something close — but it hardly mattered. Each bite was balanced, deeply flavorful, and worth savoring. For me, this easily places in the top three Italian restaurants I've experienced. I restrained myself a little — half the burrata, a careful share of bread — mindful of the half marathon ahead the next morning. That race went spectacularly; I placed in the top 10. Pasta Louise played no small role in fueling that performance. Verdict: Pasta Louise is a gem of Brooklyn dining. Cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and pasta that borders on transcendent. I'll absolutely return when I'm back in New York, and I recommend it without hesitation to anyone in search of genuinely excellent Italian fare. Last visited: August 22, 2025