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Fresh homemade pasta, made daily and served in generous portions.
Crisp salads, classic antipasti for the table, our signature burger
& house-made dolci to finish. 
Join us for weekend brunch, Saturday and Sunday.
 Thirsty? Begin with a Spritz, explore our wines by the glass or bottle or simply enjoy a cold beer.Cin cin. La Dolce Vita. 

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

Insalate
Cocktail

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
Fresh Pasta

Antipasti

Homemade Foccacia
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 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

Side of Salmon $12

Side of Grilled Chicken $6

Side of Fried Chicken Cutlet $8

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 

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, gorgonzola, 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

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

Amarena Fizz $16
crisp prosecco uplifted with rich fabbri amarena wild cherry syrup

Bellini $14
peach nectar, prosecco

N/A Coastal Spritz $14
pentire coastal spritz, sprite, orange

Red Wine Glass/Bottle

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 - 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
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)

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 

Peroni $10
Italian beer Premium Lager

Beer

Rosé Wine Glass/Bottle

La Belle Vie Rosé BIO $17/68
Château d'Astros - Provence, France - 2025
(Delicate, aromatic, lightly sparkling, soft fruity finish.)

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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