Pasta Louise

14 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pasta
Safety Rating
11 ratings

As rated by the community

803 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Collections
In 1 Public Collection

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


After reading reviews I was leary. I shouldn't have been. The server and manager were very knowledgeable. The homemade pasta was delicious. I had a real meal and then some with no side effects. 5 stars for me

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 week ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Unfortunately when I went i did get glutened, however they did warn me before hand and said that their pasta was made in the same facility with flour around. if you’re not super sensitive it’s a great place! food tasted amazing though!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I love my girl Louise. You just don’t find high quality fresh gluten free pasta that often! Pasta here manages to actually be toothsome and springy unlike a lot of the gf options out there.

I wouldn’t say it’s the safest environment — I made sure that they cook it in its own water but the staff said there was a risk of cross contamination since the kitchen is small. To be safest, you could get the pasta to go and cook it yourself — I’ve done that and it comes out great.

Unlike another reviewer I thought the staff was super nice and happy to talk about gluten. But it’s definitely not a dedicated space so YMMV!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Italian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


Gluten-Free at Pasta Louise
Cacio e pepe with fresh GF rigatoni, and spring pasta with snap peas, asparagus, green garlic butter, calabrian chilis, and burrata on fresh GF rigatoni
Add a photo View all photos

More Reviews


Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Great fresh gluten free pasta! Can be subbed for any pasta dish

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


the food was meh. the waitstaff was kind of rude about celiac, and the pasta was nothing special. i would choose a fully GF establishment like Senza Gluten over this place anyday— it’s just not worth the trip.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They are very knowledgeable about GF practices and they even know what celiacs is! The manager told me that they clean all the machines, make all of the GF pasta first, and keep and prepare it separately. It’s not dedicated so there is always a small risk, but I’ve eaten here a few times now with no problem at all. I’m usually very cautious when dining out, but I feel confident that the kitchen and staff are safe. Server makes a note on your order and also speaks to the chef to be double sure your meal is GF. I also dined with a friend who has dairy intolerance and they were very accommodating as well, and were able to walk him through which sauces were ok.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I called and spoke extensively with the people at Pasta Louise. They are NOT celiac safe!! They make the pasta in a place filled with wheat flour. They use a “sanitizer” on the same pasta machine they use for wheat pasta- which might eliminate germs but not flour residue, they don’t even put the pots through a commercial dishwasher but wash by hand- and use the same pots that use gluten. The manager I spoke with said -oh no - our gluten free items are not celiac safe. I think there is a misconception that they are. They are good for people choosing a gluten free diet but for whom cross contamination is not a serious issue as there will definitely be cross contamination. For those with celiac- it isn’t safe sadly!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Wide range of GF options, knowledgeable and friendly staff, delicious meals, and attractive decor. We’ll be back soon.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Meals were delicious! Both gluten free and homemade flour pasta were both loved by our party. Great appetizer and drinks. Nice vibe. Will be back!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious. I called and asked if their sauces are GF or if it’s just the noodles marked GF and they said everything other than the meatballs. I ordered the pesto + burrata. So good.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing gluten free pasta - probably the best I’ve ever had! The texture is great, very sturdy, with just the right amount of chew. The spicy crispy prosciutto was also delish!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Best rigatoni ever! And mostly gluten-free menu. They use separate equipment and cooking areas.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great! “Everything but meatballs can be GF” Good for vegetarians too.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Celiac heaven!! I love finding a place that makes me forget about celiac and lets me eat food that’s objectively incredible, not just “good for gluten free.” Their house made GF rigatoni is certainly the best GF fresh pasta I’ve ever had, and it’s fun to eat fresh pasta again! They told me the classic “cross contamination is always possible,” but they use separate equipment, separate water, etc. and make a strong effort to avoid contamination. I didn’t get sick! The cacio e pepe is amazing, as was the special spring pasta!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Celiacs, RUN to Pasta Louise!

- I ordered and ate like a normal person with my friends 10/10 - The gluten free pasta is out of this world 10/10 - Food was a bit slow, and when my friend asked about ours the server said it was because they were boiling fresh water for the gluten free pasta 10/10

I was skeptical about going to a pasta restaurant but they were so kind and understanding about cross contamination. Hands down my new favorite restaurant.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Most sauces are GF (with the exception of one with meatballs) and GF pasta is prepared separately. Everything is delicious and the staff and owners are incredibly nice.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Pasta Louise is one of the most deli ours places in the neighborhood! They confirmed that they use a dedicated pasta machine and cooking water to make their homemade GF pasta.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

More Info