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Taste La Dolce Vita at Cafe Luce

Fresh homemade pasta. Big, generous portions.
Seasonal salads, cheese & charcuterie, antipasti and house-made desserts, of course.

And don’t forget brunch. Saturday & Sunday | 11 am – 4 pm ​

Thirsty? Spritz, good wine, or a cold beer. Cin cin.
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📍 Cafe Luce  235 e 53rd st (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
📞 646-590-2777
🕒 Open​ Mon–Sun, 11:00 am – 10:30 pm​

💡 A 20% gratuity may be applied to parties of 4 or more

Insalate

Burrata $18

whole fresh burrata, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula & shallot dressing.

Caesar Salad $18

crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, & shaved parmesan, all tossed in creamy caesar dressing

Caprese $18

fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, roasted peppers, black olives & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

 

Italian Salad $18

mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives & italian dressing

Spinach Salad $18

baby spinach, feta cheese, cherry tomato, glazed walnuts golden raisins, cherry vinaigrette dressing.

Tri Color Salad $18

radicchio, endive, and arugula topped with shaved parmesan, drizzled with shallot dressing

Choose your add ons

grilled chicken $6, fried chicken cutlet $8, grilled shrimp $8, salmon $12, fresh mozzarella $2, whole burrata $8

Antipasti

Bruschetta Pomodoro $14

3 pieces, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, toasted crostini. extra piece $4.50

Bruschetta Mediterrannean $15

3 pieces, roasted eggplant, crushed tomato, olives, toasted crostini. topped with cheese. extra piece $4.50

Bruschetta Smoked Salmon $17

3 pieces, smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, toasted crostini. Extra piece $5.50

Meat Plate $24

selection of cured meats: prosciutto di parma (16 months), soppresata hot, mortadella with pistachios

Cheese Plate $24

selection of cheese: gorgonzola pecorino al tartufo, ubriaco del piave

Eggplant Rollatini $18

beautifully baked slices of eggplant stuffed with cheese & topped with our homemade marinara sauce

Grilled Octopus $24

grilled lemon, mixed greens, roasted pepper, shallots, celery

Mussels fra Diavolo $24

organic mussels simmered in a spicy tomato, garlic, & white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley. served with homemade toast.

Fried Burrata $17

served with marinara sauce

Meatballs $16

4 pieces of homemade all beef meatballs cooked in our homemade tomato sauce

Zucchini Sticks $16

battered with panko & parmesan served with marinara sauce

Hand Cut Fries $10

hand cut from fresh potatoes

Truffle Fries $14

hand cut from fresh potatoes, topped with parmesan cheese, parsley & imported white truffle oil

Side of Grilled Shrimp $8

5 pieces of marinated shrimp

Side of Salmon $12

Side of Grilled Chicken $6

Side of Fried Chicken Cutlet $8

Homemade Foccacia

4 pieces $3.50 | 6 pieces $4.75 | 8 pieces $6.00

Fresh Homemade Pasta

Aglio E Olio $26

extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, sliced garlic

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2,  gluten-free penne $2,  gluten-free  spaghetti $2

Alfredo Mushroom $27

mushrooms sautéed in creamy alfredo sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Alla Caprese $27

fresh mozzarella, basil, fresh tomato, garlic and wine white sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Alla Vodka $27

vodka, sautéed shallot, crushed tomato, cream

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Amatriciana $28​

guanciale, tomato sauce, pecorino romano, and a touch of chili

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Spaghetti Alle Vongole $34

clams, garlic, cherry tomato, butter, parsley, white wine 

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Arrabbiata $26

crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and red pepper flake

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Black Truffle Pappardelle $34

homemade pappardelle pasta ribbons stuffed with ricotta, in a butter sauce, topped with crisped sage and black truffle carpaccio

Bolognese $28

ground beef is simmered in red wine, onions, garlic, fresh basil, tomatoes

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Carbonara $28

Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Parmesan

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Cacio E Pepe $28

parmesan cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, butter

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Diavolo $34

shrimp, sliced garlic, crushed tomato, hot pepper flake, olive oil, basil

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Eggplant Pasta $28

tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, garlic, pecorino cheese, basil

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Gorgonzola $26

creamy gorgonzola sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Lasagna $28

layers of fresh sheets of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, ground beef, tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella.

Limoncello $28

fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolk, parmesan cheese

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Meatballs $32

fresh tomato sauce and fresh homemade, all beef meatballs

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Pesto $27

basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, toasted pine nuts

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Pollo Capricciosa $35

breaded chicken covered with fresh arugula, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic. served with a side of pasta in our homemade tomato sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Pollo Parmigiana $35

lightly breaded chicken topped with melted fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, served with a side of pasta in homemade tomato sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Quattro Formaggi $26

parmesan, pecorino, ricotta, mozzarella

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Tomato Basil $23

our homemade tomato basil sauce

choose your fresh pasta

fetuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

grilled chicken $6, fried chicken cutlet $8, grilled shrimp $8, salmon $12, fresh mozzarella $2, whole burrata $8

Burger

Cafe Luce Burger $28

all beef butchers blend truffle mayo, sliced mozzarella caramelized onions hand cut fries

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu $11

Nutella Tiramisu $12

Oreo Tiramisu $12

Panna Cotta $11

Chocolate Mousse Cake $12

Pistachio Cake $12

Coffee & Espresso

Espresso $4

Americano $5

Macchiato $5

Cortado $5

Cappuccino $6

Latte $6

Soda $5

coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, club soda,san pellegrino limonata, san pellegrino aranciata

Acqua Panna $8

San Pellegrino $8

Selection of Tea $5

Soft Drinks

Cocktails

Amarena Fizz $16

crisp prosecco uplifted with rich fabbri amarena wild cherry syrup

Aperitivo Spritz $17

dr. ulrich aperitivo, prosecco, soda water, orange

Hugo Spritz $18

fabbri elderflower syrup, prosecco, soda water, mint, fresh lime​

 

Limoncello Spritz $18

fabbri lemon syrup, prosecco, soda water, lemon

Beer

Peroni $10

Italian beer Premium Lager

Red Wine Glass/Bottle

Barbera $18/72

Monchiero Carbone - Piedmont, Italy - 2023

(vibrant, medium-bodied, red cherry, spice)

Barolo $21/89

coppo - piedmont, italy - 2021

(elegant, structured, cherry, spice)

Cabernet Sauvignon $15/60

Don Zofanor - Mendoza - Argentina - 2021

(bold, full-bodied, dark fruit, spice)

Chianti $17/68

Podere Il Balzo – Paolo Ponticelli - Tuscany, Italy - 2020

(bright, medium-bodied, cherry, herbs, earthy spice)​

Montepulciano $16/64

Podere Castorani Cadetto - Abruzzo, Italy - 2021

(smooth, ripe, soft tannins)​

Nero D’Avola $17/68

Fondo Antico 'Nene' - Sicily, Italy - 2022

(medium-bodied, ripe plum, spice, soft finish)

Pinot Noir $15/60

Colin Barollet - Burgundy, France - 2024

(light, silky, red berries, earth)

Barbaresco Basarin $95

Adriano Marco E Vittorio - Piemonte, Italy - 2020

(Elegant, floral, red cherry, spice)

Brunello Di Montalcino $115

La Lecciaia Vigna Manapetra - Tuscany, Italy - 2016

(Powerful, elegant, dark cherry, oak)

Chianti Classico Riserva $85

Barone Ricasoli - Brolio Chianti Riserva - Tuscany, Italy - 2021

(Rich, structured, dark cherry, cedar, spice)

Malbec $68

Susana Balbo Signature - Mendoza, Argentina - 2022

(Rich, full-bodied, dark fruit, spice)

Nero D'avola $76

Donnafugata - Sherazade - Sicily, Italy - 2023

(Juicy, medium-bodied, red berries, spice)

 

Super Tuscan $74

Petra Hebo - Tuscany, Italy - 2023

(Velvety, ripe red fruit, smooth tannins)

White Wine Glass/Bottle

Chardonnay $16/64

Domaine De Cabrials - Pays D’OC, France - 2023

(crisp, mineral, elegant)

Gavi di Gavi $16/64

Villa Gozzo - Piemonte, Italy - 2024

(fresh, floral, citrusy)​

Pinot Grigio $14/58

Affreschi - Delle Venezie, Italy - 2024

(clean, refreshing, pear, apple)

Sancerre $21/84

Earl Doucet - Loire Valley, France - 2024

(crisp, citrus, mineral finish)

Sauvignon Blanc $16/64

La Butte - Val de Loire, France - 2024

(fresh, citrus, green apple)

Riesling $15/60

Single Post - Mosel, Germany - 2020

(off-dry, stone fruit, floral)

Moscato d'Asti $16/60

Coppo - Piemonte, Italy - 2024

(Sweet, aromatic, lightly sparkling)

Sweet Wine Glass/Bottle

Sparkling Wine Glass/Bottle

Prosecco $14/56

Fratelli Cozza Extra Dry - Veneto, Italy - NV 

Insalate

Our salads are prepared to order, using only the freshest ingredients.

Cafe Luce - Best Burrata in New York City New York

Burrata $18

Whole fresh burrata, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula & shallot dressing.

Cafe Luce - Best Caesar Salad in New York City New York

Caesar Salad $18

Crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and shaved parmesan, all tossed in creamy Caesar dressing

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Caprese Salad in New York City New York

Caprese $18

Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, roasted pepper, black olives & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Cafe Luce - Best Italian Salad in New York City New York

Italian Salad $18

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives & Italian dressing.

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Spinach Salad in New York City New York

Spinach Salad $18

baby spinach, feta cheese, cherry tomato, glazed walnuts, golden raisins, cherry vinaigrette dressing.

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Tri Color Salad in New York City New York

Tri Color Salad $18

Radicchio, endive, arugula, topped with shaved parmesan, drizzled with shallot dressing.

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Antipasti

These dishes are great for sharing

Bruschetta Pomodoro $14

3 pieces*,  fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, toasted crostini

extra piece $4.50

Bruschetta Mediterrannean $15

3 pieces*,  roasted eggplant, crushed tomato, olives toasted crostini, topped with cheese

extra piece $4.50

Bruschetta Smoked Salmon $17

3 pieces*, smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, toasted crostini

extra piece $5.50

Eggplant Rollatini $18

Beautifully baked slices of eggplant stuffed with cheese and topped with our homemade marinara sauce

Grilled Octopus $24

grilled lemon, mixed greens, roasted pepper, shallots, celery

Mussels fra Diavolo  $24

Organic mussels simmered in a spicy tomato, garlic, and white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley. Served with homemade toast.

Fried Burrata $17

served with marinara sauce

Meatballs $16

4 pieces of homemade all beef meatballs cooked in our homemade tomato sauce

Zucchini Sticks $16

battered with panko & parmesan served with marinara sauce

Hand Cut Fries $10

hand cut from fresh potatoes

Truffle Fries $14

hand cut from fresh potatoes, topped with parmesan cheese, parsley and imported white truffle oil

Meat Plate $24

selection of cured meats

prosciutto di parma (16 months), soppresata hot, mortadella with pistachios

Cheese Plate $24

selection of cheese
gorgonzola, pecorino al tartufo, ubriaco del piave

Side of Grilled Shrimp $8

5 pieces of marinated shrimp

Side of Salmon $12

fresh salmon

Side of Grilled Chicken $6

chicken breast 

Side of Fried Chicken Cutlet $8

lightly breaded chicken cutlet

Homemade Foccacia

4 pieces $3.50

6 pieces $4.75

8 pieces $6.00

Burger

100% Beef

Cafe Luce - Best Burger in New York City New York

Burger $28

all beef butchers blend truffle mayo, sliced mozzarella caramelized onions hand cut fries

Fresh Homemade Pasta

Our pasta and sauces are all homemade by our talented chefs, using the best quality freshest ingredients

Cafe Luce - Best Aglio E Olio Pasta in New York City New York

Aglio E Olio $26

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flake, Sliced Garlic

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Alfredo Mushroom Pasta in New York City New York

Alfredo Mushroom $27

Mushrooms Sautéed and Cooked in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Alla Caprese Pasta in New York City New York

Alla Caprese $27

Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Fresh Tomato, Garlic and Wine White Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Alla Vodka Pasta in New York City New York

Alla Vodka $27

Vodka, Sautéed Shallot, Crushed Tomato, Cream... one of our most popular dishes

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Spaghetti Alle Vongole $34

Clams, Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Butter, Parsley, White Wine 

Served with fresh homemade spaghetti

Cafe Luce - Best Arrabbiata Pasta in New York City New York

Arrabbiata $26

Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil and Red Pepper Flake Creates this Fresh and Spicy Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Amatriciana $28

A Roman classic with guanciale, tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano, and a touch of chili for gentle heat.

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Truffle Pasta in New York City New York

Black Truffle Pappardelle $34

Homemade pappardelle pasta ribbons stuffed with ricotta, in a butter sauce, topped with crisped sage and black truffle carpaccio

Cafe Luce - Best Bolognese Pasta in New York City New York

Bolognese $28

Ground Beef is simmered in red wine, onions, garlic, fresh basil and tomatoes to create our delicious Bolognese sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Carbonara Pasta in New York City New York

Carbonara $28

Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Parmesan

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Cacio e Pepe Pasta in New York City New York

Cacio E Pepe $28

Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Cracked Black Pepper and Butter

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Diavolo Pasta in New York City New York

Diavolo $34

Shrimp, Sliced Garlic, Crushed Tomato, Hot Pepper Flake, Olive Oil, Basil

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

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​Eggplant Pasta $28

tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, garlic, pecorino cheese and basil

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Gorgonzola Pasta in New York City New York

Gorgonzola $26

Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Lasagna in New York City New York

Lasagna $28

Layers of Fresh Sheets of Pasta, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce, topped with Fresh Mozzarella.. the ultimate comfort dish

Cafe Luce - Best Limoncello Pasta in New York City New York

Limoncello $28

Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Egg Yolk, Parmesan Cheese

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Meatballs Pasta in New York City New York

Meatballs $32

Fresh Tomato Sauce and Fresh Homemade, All Beef Meatballs.

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Pesto Pasta in New York City New York

Pesto $27

Basil, Olive Oil, Garlic, Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Chicken Capricciosa Pasta in New York City New York

Pollo Capricciosa $35

Breaded Chicken Generously Covered with Fresh Arugula, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Balsamic.

Served with a side of Pasta in our Homemade Tomato Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Chicken Parmigiana Pasta in New York City New York

Pollo Parmigiana $35

Lightly Breaded Chicken Topped with Melted Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce, Served with a side of pasta in Homemade Tomato Sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Cafe Luce - Best Quattro Formaggi Pasta in New York City New York

Quattro Formaggi $26

Parmesan, Pecorino, Ricotta, Mozzarella

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Tomato Basil $23

Our homemade tomato basil sauce

Choose your fresh pasta

Fetuccine, Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Gnocchi $2, Mushroom Ravioli $2,

Gluten-Free Vegan Penne $2, Gluten-Free Vegan Spaghetti $2

Choose your add ons

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Chicken Cutlet $8, Grilled Shrimp $8, Salmon $12, Fresh Mozzarella $2, Whole Burrata $8

Desserts

Our desserts are made in house by our chef

Classic Tiramisu $11

Nutella Tiramisu $12

Oreo Tiramisu $12

Chocolate Mousse Cake $12

Panna Cotta $11

Pistachio Cake $12

beautiful layers of pistachio mousse, whipped ricotta cheesecake, thin layers of sponge cake, crusted with pistachio pieces

Coffee Lover

100% Colombian by Devocion Coffee

Espresso $4

double espresso

Macchiato $5

double espresso with a dash of frothy steamed milk

Oat Milk $1, Almond Milk $1

Americano $5

double espresso with hot water
Oat Milk $1, Almond Milk $1

Cappuccino $6

double espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk.
Oat Milk $1, Almond Milk $1

Latte $6

double espresso, steamed milk, and a small amount of frothed milk
Oat Milk $1, Almond Milk $1

Cortado $5

double espresso with a small amount of steamed milk.
Oat Milk $1, Almond Milk $1

Soft Drinks

Acqua Panna $8
still water large bottle

San Pellegrino $8
sparkling water, large bottle

Soda $5
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, club soda, san pellegrino limonata, san pellegrino aranciata

Tea $5
selection of tea

Spritz & Fizz 
A fresh take on the classic Italian aperitivo

Amarena Fizz $16
Crisp Prosecco uplifted with rich Fabbri Amarena wild cherry syrup

Aperitivo Spritz $18
Dr. Ulrich Aperitivo, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice

Hugo Spritz $18
Fabbri elderflower syrup, Prosecco, soda water, mint

Limoncello Spritz $18
Fabbri Limone syrup, Prosecco, soda water, lemon

BEER
A fresh take on the classic Italian beer

Peroni $10
Italian Premium Lager

WINE
We have a beautiful selection of wines from only the top wine regions in the world.Enjoy our excellent choices of wines by the glass,as well as our superb selections by the bottle.

Wine by the glass

Red

Barbera $18

Monchiero Carbone - Piedmont, Italy - 2023

(Vibrant, medium-bodied, red cherry, spice)

Barolo $21

Coppo - Piedmont, Italy - 2021

(Elegant, structured, cherry, spice)

Cabernet Sauvignon $15

Don Zofanor - Argentina - 2021

(Bold, full-bodied, dark fruit, spice)

Chianti $17

Podere Il Balzo – Rufina, Tuscany, Italy – 2020

(Bright, medium-bodied, cherry, herbs, earthy spice)

Montepulciano $16

Podere Castorani Cadetto - Abruzzo, Italy - 2021

(Smooth, ripe, soft tannins)

Nero d'Avola $17

Fondo Antico 'Nene' - Sicily, Italy - 2022

(Medium-bodied, ripe plum, spice, soft finish)

Pinot Noir $15

Colin Barollet - Burgundy, France - 2023

(Light, silky, red berries, earth)

White 

Chardonnay $16

Domaine De Cabrials - Pays D'OC, France - 2023

(Crisp, mineral, elegant)

Gavi di Gavi $16

Quartarola - Piedmont, Italy - 2024

(Fresh, floral, citrusy)

Pinot Grigio $14

Affreschi - Delle Venezie, Italy - 2024

(Clean, refreshing, pear, apple)         

Riesling $15

Single Post - Mosel, Germany - 2020

(Off-dry, stone fruit, floral)

Sancerre $21

Earl Doucet - Loire Valley, France - 2024 

(Crisp, citrus, mineral finish)

Sauvignon Blanc $16

La Butte -  Loire Valley, France - 2024

(Fresh, citrus, green apple)

Sweet Wine

Moscato $15

Coppo - Moscato d'Asti - Moncalvina, Italy - 2024

(Sweet, aromatic, lightly sparkling)

Sparkling

Prosecco $14

Fratelli Cozza - Brut - Veneto, Italy - NV  

Wine by the Bottle

Red

Barbera $72

Monchiero Carbone - Piedmont, Italy - 2023

(Vibrant, medium-bodied, red cherry, spice)

Barolo $89

Coppo - Piedmont, Italy - 2021

(Elegant, structured, cherry, spice)

Cabernet Sauvignon  $60

Don Zofanor - Argentina - 2021

(Bold, full-bodied, dark fruit, spice)

Chianti $68

Podere Il Balzo – Rufina, Tuscany, Italy – 2020

(Bright, medium-bodied, cherry, herbs, earthy spice)

Malbec $68

Susana Balbo Signature - Mendoza, Argentina - 2022

(Rich, full-bodied, dark fruit & spice)

Montepulciano $64

Podere Castorani Cadetto - Abruzzo, Italy - 2021

(Smooth, ripe, soft tannins)

Nero d'Avola $72

Donnafugata - Sherazade - Sicily, Italy - 2023

(Juicy, medium-bodied, red berries, spice)

Nero d'Avola $68

Fondo Antico 'Nene' - Sicily, Italy - 2022

(Medium-bodied, ripe plum, spice, soft finish)

Pinot Noir $60

Colin Barollet - Burgundy, France - 2023

(Light, silky, red berries, earth)

Barbaresco Basarin $95

Adriano Marco E Vittorio - Piedmont, Italy - 2020

(Elegant, floral, red cherry, spice)

Brunello Di Montalcino $115

La Lecciaia - Vigna Manapetra - Tuscany, Italy - 2016

(Powerful, elegant, dark cherry, oak)

Chianti Classico Riserva $85

Barone Ricasoli - Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva - Tuscany, Italy - 2021

(Rich, structured, dark cherry, cedar, spice)

Super Tuscan - Petra Hebo $74

Petra Hebo - Tuscany, Italy - 2023

(Velvety, ripe red fruit, smooth tannins)

White

Chardonnay $64

Domaine De Cabrials - Pays D'OC, France - 2023

(Crisp, mineral, elegant)

Gavi di Gavi $64

Quartarola - Piedmont, Italy - 2024

(Fresh, floral, citrusy)

Pinot Grigio $58

Affreschi - Delle Venezie, Italy - 2024  

(Clean, refreshing, pear, apple)                

Riesling $60

Single Post - Mosel, Germany - 2020

(Off-dry, stone fruit, floral)

Sancerre $84

Earl Doucet - Loire Valley, France - 2024  

(Crisp, citrus, mineral finish)

Sauvignon Blanc $64

La Butte- Touraine, Loire Valley, France - 2024

(Fresh, citrus, green apple)

Sweet Wine

Moscato $60

Coppo - Moscato d'Asti - Moncalvina, Italy - 2024

(Sweet, aromatic, lightly sparkling)

Sparkling

Prosecco $56

Fratelli Cozza - Brut - Veneto, Italy - NV  

Address

235 E 53rd (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10022

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 11:15am - 10:30pm
​​Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 10:30pm

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