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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
Cocktail
Antipasti

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

Fresh Pasta

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

Burger

Cafe Luce Burger $28

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

Dolci

Dolci

Classic Tiramisu $11

Nutella Tiramisu $12

Oreo Tiramisu $12

Panna Cotta $11

Chocolate Mousse Cake $12

Pistachio Cake $12

Coffee

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

wine

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 

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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