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This was the worst meal I've had in a long time! Service was bad, food was mediocre and it was overpriced on top of it all.

The bathroom was a horror- if you judge a restaurant kitchen by the cleanliness of the bathroom than you will not want to eat here. The grime was accumulated, so it wasn't just gross from that one evening.

What's up with no kid-sized drinks or a kid's menu? Why don't they give you parmesan with your food unless you ask for it? Could they act like they were being put out anymore than they did?

Spaghetti Factory food is better than Luigi's.

Never eating there again.

Good food? "Freshest food available"? Wow...

I've always wondered when Luigi stopped caring. I assume it was a while back. Contrary to what's written below, there isn't a whole lot of fresh on the menu. Strange how I've watched the cook remove those "homemade with herbs" crusts from the plastic they are packaged in (they're something like those Boboli things you get in the market). All of the pasta is either dried or frozen, the sauces jarred or canned. The "fresh chicken breast" comes pre-cooked from the freezer. And I didn't know that "the best mozzarella cheese" came pre-shredded in Costco sized bags. I'd love to hear the "long story" on that...

Luigi's is to Italian as Louie's is to Chinese. Ethnic cuisine for Anglo grandparents.

I can only assume from some of the comments, that there a more than a few people that don't know good food from their . . . I can tell you with some authority that Luigi's serves some of the freshest food available in pizza joints. His crust is homemade with herbs; he uses only the best mozzarella cheese (long story, but he does); buys great prosciutto; bakes fresh chicken breast for dishes with chicken; and cuts up fresh mushrooms almost daily for pizzas.

On of our favorite pizzas is the Mediterranean with spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella, and topped with Italian sausage. We always have anchovies cooked in the pizza because we love the little fishes. His pepperoni is great as well. To the person who thought he microwaved his lasagna - wrong. He cooks the noodles, layers them in the serving dish with tomato sauce and cheese, and bakes it in the oven.

Speaking of noodles, try the Macronada - this is a Greek spaghetti (he's Greek and Italian) made with browned butter and garlic, tossed with spaghetti, and topped with feta cheese - you can add some of that fresh baked chicken if you like.

This is a pizza and pasta restaurant without trying to be some upscale gourmet joint, but it's as good as you'll get in terms of fresh and flavorful ingredients. The latest renovation with new chairs, wainscoting, lamps, and some paint has dressed it up and provided a great atmosphere.

Average food all around, family friendly. I do agree the pizza's are not very good at all, why do "non Italians" always put cheddar cheese on their pizza's?

been here a few times. not impressed. plastic tasting pizza

been here a few times. not impressed. plastic tasting pizza

been here a few times. not impressed. plastic tasting pizza

been here a few times. not impressed. plastic tasting pizza

According to http://www.decadeonline.com/main.phtml?agency=skc, at last surprise health inspection this restaurant got 0 points, with 0 violations.

My daughter and I go to Luigi's regularly. Their Northwest Pizza (Hawaiian style) is wonderful and with a small dinner salad and a glass of Chianti, makes a wonderful dinner - at a very reasonable price. Go early for fast service.

Luigi's has absolutely awful pizza. What I was served was not even baked. It was simply a frozen pizza (with cheddar on it) that was run under a toaster oven like it was a Quizno's sandwich. Absolute abomination of a pizza.

Very friendly place, but why would I buy a pizza that isn't even baked? Pathetic.

Great little family restaurant in Mag Village - sometimes the service is slow, due to family operation and one chef, Luigi. Worth the wait - also take out option is great. Village pizza is excellent. My grandson, who is a world traveler with parents, sez: "Ravioli is better than in Italy!" Consistent after many years.

Another local place that should make way for a decent bistro. They are not at all passionate about the food. The space is depressing. Nothing seems fresh or local or hand-made. It just feels like they don't care.

Too salty for my taste

Wasn't too impressed with the lasagna (tasted like it was pre-made and just warmed up in a microwave), but the pizzas were excellent. Very friendly staff. Decor very simple.

The Luigi's Special Pizza is out of this world - thick, juicy, great ingredients and our favorite pizza in the entire city. We are lucky to have this Italian bistro in the Village, plus the owners are just about the nicest people around. So get there soon - and order the Luigi's Special with a side salad of 1/2 Roquefort & 1/2 Italian!!!