Cafe Luce Hell's Kitchen Menu
Fresh homemade pasta, creamy burrata and generous Italian plates made for good company.
Come for a pre-theater bite, settle in for dinner or make a weekend of it with brunch.
Reserve a Table at Hell's Kitchen
📍 319 W 51st Street · Hell’s Kitchen · Steps from Broadway
Monday–Friday: 4–11 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11 AM–11 PM
Weekend brunch: 11 AM–4 PM
A 20% gratuity may be applied to parties of 4 or more.
Burrata $19
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
Tri Color Salad $18
radicchio, endive, and arugula topped with shaved parmesan, drizzled with shallot dressing
Choose your add ons & sides
grilled chicken $8, fried chicken cutlet $10 , grilled shrimp $9, salmon $12, fresh mozzarella $2, whole burrata $10
Insalate
Antipasti
Homemade Focaccia
4 pieces $3.50 | 6 pieces $4.75 | 8 pieces $6.00
Bruschetta Pomodoro $14
3 pieces, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, toasted crostini. extra piece $4.50
Bruschetta Mediterranean $14
3 pieces with roasted eggplant, tomato, olives and stracciatella. 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), hot soppressata, 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
6 small homemade all beef meatballs cooked in our homemade tomato 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
Choose you add ons & sides
grilled chicken +8, fried chicken cutlet +10, grilled shrimp +9, salmon +12, fresh mozzarella +2, burrata +10
Fresh Homemade Pasta
Aglio E Olio $26
extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, sliced garlic
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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 white wine sauce
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
Arrabbiata $26
crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and red pepper flake
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2
Bolognese $28
ground beef is simmered in red wine, onions, garlic, fresh basil, tomatoes
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2
Black Truffle $34
A creamy sauce of butter, Parmesan, and whipped ricotta truffle cream.
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2
Pesto $27
basil, olive oil, garlic, toasted pine nuts
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2
Quattro Formaggi $26
parmesan, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella
choose your fresh pasta
fettuccine, 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
fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti, gnocchi $2, mushroom ravioli $2, gluten-free penne $2, gluten-free spaghetti $2
Cafe Luce Burger $28
all beef butcher’s blend, truffle mayo, sliced mozzarella, caramelized onions and hand-cut fries
Burger
Dolci
Classic Tiramisu $11
Nutella Tiramisu $12
Oreo Tiramisu $12
Chocolate Mousse Cake $12
Pistachio Cake $12
Coffee & Espresso
Espresso $6
Americano $6
Macchiato $6
Cortado $7
Cappuccino $7
Latte $7
Soft Drinks
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
Cocktails
Amalfi Coast $18
Holiday Vodka or Malfy Gin, dry vermouth, lemon bitters
Pornstar Martini $18
Holiday Vodka, passion fruit, lime, prosecco
Espresso Martini $19
Holiday Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso
Caffè Martini $21
Código Reposado Tequila, Kahlúa, fresh espresso
Margarita $16
Código Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime
Negroni $18
Malfy Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth
Daiquiri $16
Ten To One Rum, lime, simple syrup
Sbagliato Spritz $18
Campari, sweet vermouth, prosecco
Aperol Spritz $18
Aperol, prosecco
Hugo Spritz $18
St-Germain, prosecco, mint
Limoncello Spritz $18
fabbri lemon syrup, prosecco, soda water, lemon
Hennessy Milano $21
Hennessy, aperol, sweet vermouth, orange bitter
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Riviera Paloma $14
Pentire Seaward, grapefruit soda
Amalfi Spritz $14
Pentire Coastal Spritz, light tonic
Mediterranean Martini $14
Pentire Adrift, olive brine, sea salt
Beer
Noam $12
Super Premium German Lager
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)
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)
Barbera $72
Monchiero Carbone - Piedmont, Italy - 2023
(vibrant, medium-bodied, 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
(Velvety, ripe red fruit, smooth tannins)
Red Wine Glass/Bottle
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
Paul Doucet - Loire Valley, France - 2024
(crisp, citrus, mineral finish)
Sauvignon Blanc $16/64
La Butte - Val de Loire, France - 2024
(fresh, citrus, green apple)
Rosé Wine Glass/Bottle
La Belle Vie Rosé BIO $17/68
Château d'Astros - Provence, France - 2025
(Delicate, aromatic, soft fruity finish)
Whispering Angel BIO $21/84
Château d'Esclans - Provence, France - 2025
(Dry, smooth, refreshing. Notes of pink cherry, peach and citrus)
Sweet Wine Glass/Bottle
Moscato d'Asti $16/60
Coppo - Piemonte, Italy - 2024
(Sweet, aromatic, lightly sparkling)
Sparkling Glass/Bottle
Prosecco $14/56
Fratelli Cozza Extra Dry - Veneto, Italy - NV
Champagne $30/120
Moet imperial Reserve - Champagne, France - NV
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday · 11 AM–4 PM
Our fresh homemade pasta menu is also available. Cocktails available.
Eggs Royale · $24
Poached eggs with smoked salmon and hollandaise, served with mixed greens and lemon-rosemary potatoes.
Eggs Florentine · $21
Poached eggs with spinach and hollandaise, served with mixed greens and lemon-rosemary potatoes.
Omelette Giardino · $21
Spinach, tomatoes and feta cheese.
Vegetable Frittata · $21
Eggs, cream and cheese with mixed vegetables.
Frittata di Pasta · $26
Eggs, cream, cheese and spaghetti, served with mixed vegetables.
Caprese Grilled Cheese · $24
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and pesto, served with French fries.
Italian Grilled Cheese · $24
Provolone, prosciutto, mortadella, salami, tomatoes and pesto.
Croque Madame Italiano · $26
Deep-fried sandwich with ham, melted cheese and egg.
Croque Monsieur Italiano · $24
Deep-fried sandwich filled with ham and melted cheese.
Nutella French Toast · $21
Brioche French toast with Nutella and fresh fruit.
Pancakes · $21
Cream, strawberries and blueberries.
Tiramisu French Toast · $24
Mascarpone cream and mixed berries.
Sides
Two Eggs Any Style · $10
Bacon · $10
Truffle Fries · $14
Consuming raw or undercooked fish, shellfish, eggs or meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Pre-Theater Dinner
Two courses · $39 per person
Available daily until 6 PM
Choose one first course and one second course.
Tax and gratuity not included. Supplements additional.
First Course
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, shaved Parmesan and creamy Caesar dressing.
Italian Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives and Italian dressing.
Tri Color Salad
Arugula, radicchio, endive, shaved Parmesan and shallot dressing.
Second Course
Aglio e Olio
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Alfredo Mushroom
Sautéed mushrooms in creamy Alfredo sauce.
Alla Vodka
Vodka, shallots, crushed tomatoes and cream.
Arrabbiata
Crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes.
Bolognese
Ground beef simmered with red wine, onions, garlic, basil and tomatoes.
Carbonara
Egg yolk, guanciale and Parmesan.
Cacio e Pepe
Parmesan, black pepper and butter.
Eggplant Pasta
Tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, garlic, pecorino and basil.
Gorgonzola
Creamy gorgonzola sauce.
Limoncello
Lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolk and Parmesan.
Pesto
Basil, olive oil, garlic and toasted pine nuts.
Quattro Formaggi
Parmesan, pecorino, ricotta and mozzarella.
Tomato Basil
Homemade tomato basil sauce.
Choose Your Fresh Pasta
Fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, penne, rigatoni or spaghetti.
Gnocchi +$2 · Mushroom ravioli +$2
Gluten-free vegan penne or spaghetti +$2
Add to Your Pasta
Grilled chicken +$8 · Fried chicken cutlet +$10
Shrimp +$9 · Salmon +$12
Fresh mozzarella +$4 · Whole burrata +$9
Add to Your Experience
House wine $10 · Prosecco $10 · Spritz $14
