Taste La Dolce Vita at Cafe Luce
Fresh homemade pasta. Generous portions.
Fresh salads, classic antipasti, a burger & dolci.
Thirsty? Spritz, good wine or a cold beer. Cin cin.
Cafe Luce 235 e 53rd st (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
646-590-2777
Open Mon–Sun, 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Weekend Brunch Sat - Sun, 11 am– 4 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
Choose your add ons
grilled chicken $6, fried chicken cutlet $8, grilled shrimp $8, salmon $12, fresh mozzarella $2, burrata $8
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
Burger
Cafe Luce Burger $28
all beef butchers blend truffle mayo, sliced mozzarella caramelized onions hand cut fries
Dolci
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)
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