"Perfect For: The friend who asks for a million modifications From what we’ve observed at this Park Slope restaurant, the best way to appease children is to let them have the illusion of control. At Pasta Louise, you’ve got some say in what goes in your bowl. They only make one shape of pasta every day, but then you choose between house-special sauces like bolognese and cacio e pepe, and add toppings like breadcrumbs, cannellini beans, and prosciutto. Parents love it because Louise is fun for kids, but their handmade pasta skills are serious—and the low-lit bar room isn’t too PG for strictly adult dinners." - neha talreja