Happy Hour at Pasta Louise
Pasta Louise is a warm, family-run Italian restaurant at 8th Avenue and 12th Street in Park Slope, the full-service flagship of founder Allison Arevalo’s small local group. Its signature move is a single fresh pasta shape that changes daily, which you dress with your choice of sauce and toppings.
The room is casual and famously kid-friendly, a defining trait in stroller-heavy Park Slope, and it also turns out house-made ice cream and coffee. Come for meatballs, cacio e pepe, and a spritz that anchors the weekday happy hour.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 5pm. The deal is a $12 spritz, with a choice of the Pompelmo, Louise’s Special, or classic Aperol, and it comes with a complimentary bowl of chips. It is a low-key window to catch the afternoon lull before the dinner rush.
The Room
A bright, bustling neighborhood restaurant with a from-scratch, family-table feel. It stays warm and casual, welcoming both weeknight family dinners and afternoon spritz breaks.
Who Pasta Louise Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Family dinners | One of Park Slope’s most reliably kid-friendly rooms for a fresh-pasta night out. |
| Casual date night | Handmade pasta and a spritz make for an easy, unfussy neighborhood date. |
| Weekend brunch | Weekend hours open in the morning for pasta, coffee, and ice cream. |
| Afternoon spritz | The Tuesday-to-Friday happy hour is a cheap, relaxed mid-afternoon break. |
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Pasta Louise FAQ
Does Pasta Louise have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 5pm, with a $12 spritz served with a complimentary bowl of chips.
What is Pasta Louise known for?
Fresh, house-made pasta built around a single shape that changes daily, plus meatballs, cacio e pepe, house-made ice cream, and a family-friendly Park Slope vibe.
Is Pasta Louise kid-friendly?
Very. It is one of the go-to family restaurants in Park Slope, though note the group’s separate cocktail bar, Bar Louise, is adults-only.
What are Pasta Louise’s hours?
The flagship restaurant is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday from 8am to 10pm, and weekends from 9am to 10pm.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Pasta Louise before visiting for a specific deal.