Pasta Louise Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant New York

Address: 1114 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Phone: +13477253883

Rating: 4.5
based on 150 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is visually appealing and delicious."
  • "The one with the mushrooms was incredible."
  • "The roasted lamb pasta was to die for!"
  • "The spaghetti was perfectly cooked, al dente, and the meatballs were tender and flavorful."
  • "The pastas and the tiramisu were fantastic."
  • "The food seems very fresh and very well prepared with fresh ingredients as well."
  • "The food here is absolutely delicious - especially if you’re gluten free!!"

Cons:

  • "Accidentally came here after misremembering the name if Cafe Spaghetti and we were disappointed by the quality of pasta- the cacio e pepe was unlike any we’d ever had… a gelatinous and pretty flavorless sauce."
  • "This is pasta for Park Slope toddlers. A celebration of mediocre food."
  • "The star zitti pasta was fresh but really heavy and unsatisfying."
  • "The food was fatty, and the wine is bottled like in plastic orange juice containers."
  • "The cost was much too high considering the basic quality of the food."
  • "The lasagna and spaghetti & meat ball were totally bland."
  • "The main pasta dish was gross."

Service

Pros:

  • "And of course, service was stellar!"
  • "The hostess kindly messaged me to ask for my preference for dinner knowing it was a special occasion."
  • "The wait staff were friendly and fast, and were flexible about substitutions where possible."
  • "Last but not least our server, Syd, was such a joy to have."
  • "Staff is nice and attentive."
  • "The highly attentive table service."
  • "Our server, Catherine, was very attentive and we felt very well taken care of."

Cons:

  • "Service was cursory. Nobody was rude. But it felt like everyone was just trying to get it over with."
  • "Really confused by this place. Staff was attentive and friendly but for an almost 2 hour wait on a Friday night the food did not deliver."
  • "Despite having reservations, we were seated in a spot at the back by the kitchen, which was not as nice as the two sides."
  • "Service was very slow and inattentive."
  • "Service was inattentive and unhelpful."
  • "We felt a bit rushed and couldn't quite enjoy ourselves."
  • "Service was extremely slow, after being seated no one attended to us."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "They’ve made it look trendy and instagrammable inside."
  • "Lovely space and really friendly staff."
  • "Charm is off the charts and the food is equally good!"
  • "The atmosphere is super chic, and the pasta-themed mural captures the essence of this lovely spot."
  • "There’s a vibe that brings you right back to grandma’s house on a Sunday."
  • "The atmosphere was great."
  • "The decor and atmosphere are truly beautiful and chic."

Cons:

  • "No complimentary bread in an Italian restaurant? To go with the pasta? Hmm."
  • "Rude, inconsiderate, and unfriendly."
  • "The rest of the tables seemed crowded and a bit loud/chaotic."
  • "Some of the decorations were a bit tacky - e.g. fake flowers everywhere."
  • "The chairs were hard and uncomfortable."
  • "I wish there was more table space."
  • "The sauces for pasta was overwhelming for the tomato and the broccoli shrimp."

Value

Pros:

  • "Will definitely leave you wanting to come back to try all their sauces."
  • "Spent a wonderful afternoon here - highly appreciated ❤️."
  • "Parking can be a hassle, but if you come on the right time (6-7pm), you should be able to find one right away."
  • "So good!! Our server Savannah was so helpful and fun."
  • "Pasta is made fresh along with traditional add on and local in house specialties."
  • "The whipped ricotta was, and I don’t say this lightly, dynamite."
  • "The ginger lion cocktail was one of the best I have ever had."

Cons:

  • "All in all a little pricey for what it is/the pasta dishes."
  • "The cost was much too high considering the basic quality of the food."
  • "Considering each suggested add-on is $5 average, it ends up being upwards to $30 for average-mediocre pasta."
  • "Pasta dishes small. Hubby ordered braised short ribs, $25 and no ribs in the dish."
  • "The price for value is also not worth it."
  • "The pasta is consistently overcooked."
  • "Overpriced for mediocre pasta."

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