Absolutely loved the freshly made pasta with lobster meat and tomato sauce. The pricing was very reasonable and I got a LOT of lobster meat, so much for the first time in my life, I couldn't finish it. The meal came with freshly baked bread with real butter and a veggie salad. Can't beat the food quality and price here. I saw the owner Luigi walking around, talking to older couples but he ignored me. This place is a hidden gem! read more

Very disappointed. The atmosphere was pleasant and seemed like an upscale restaurant with the table cloths and polyester napkins. Weight staff was friendly but pushy and yet disappeared. The drinks were terrible. Small and same price as your better quality restaurants in the area. I ordered chicken Scarpello and the size of the chicken was a joke. The sauce was weak. This reminded me of an Italian pizzeria with a back or side dining room. I would never go back. read more

The first time I went to Luigi's was over 30 years ago for a Christmas party at lunch. Since then, I've been back there at least 20 times over the years. This restaurant is still as good today as the first time I went. The service has always been first rate and the ambience is very comfortable. The menu here has all the Italian classic dishes. My favorite is the Veal Saltimbocca. The veal is sliced thin and so good! A group of us had dinner here this past week and everyone loved their meals. We split a Tartufo and cannoli for dessert to top off the meal. I'm not sure how many years Luigi's has been open, but I know at least 30. If you've been successful here for that long, you know you're doing something right! read more

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This place is a GF girl's dream, almost everything on the menu can be made GF. We got the calamari, garlic shrimp, and I ordered a shrimp with breadcrumbs pasta dish. All of the food was delicious, well cooked and flavorful. A few reasons I didn't give them 5 stars though- their bread baskets left crumbs all over the table and then the servers put my utensils right on the crumbs (not safe) plus... they can do everything GF except the bread? That's such a part of the whole experience so a huge let down there. Not as many GF desserts as I would have liked so I got an affogato (off menu) and it was delicious. Can't say the entree portions are huge but I appreciated the side of veggies and since we ordered apps we definitely did not leave hungry. read more

Luigi's - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

What a find! Been in this area so long, not sure how I missed this place. Everything from the welcome to being seated to trying the appetizers and meal were simply amazing. The environment is very welcoming and warm. To top things off, Luigi walks around and introduces himself to the customers - loved his attitude and welcoming personality. He makes you feel like old time friends :) Now, the food. I don't know what to tell you. It took me back to my time in Italy last year. The aperol spritz on a hot day, delici seafood entrees and good company .... Just, wow!! Can't wait to bring the friends and fam here! read more

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Went here for the first time in my birthday. Everything was delicious. We sat outside in a charming patio setting. The staff was attentive and the owner came several times to check on us. 10/10 read more

The food is ALWAYS perfect. The menu is extensive but it's ALL Amazing. Old school Italian Charm, with classic & updated dishes. The staff is Attentive& Always Warm! This is a Go To. read more

Good food, nice surroundings,good service, reasonable prices and large portions make this a definite go to place for dinner.

The food at this restaurant is delicious - five stars. This review is to warn you that if you use a debit card to pay for your dinner, they will charge you like you are paying with a credit card. When I brought this to the manager's attention, I was told "that's the way the system is set up". It is illegal in NJ to charge a debit card like a credit card. I have eaten in plenty of restaurants in Nj and this is the first time this happened. read more

Best Italian restaurant in New Jersey !!! Everything is good here !!! The staff is awesome, the food is 2nd to none. I love the pepper salad they give when you arrive. I drive 35 mins to dine here, that's all you need to know. read more

Let me start with the unfriendly servers. The servers were very unattentive, one server was on her phone the entire time we were there. We had to get their attention to order, and again for the bill. The food was horrible. I ordered Tuna, which is on the menu. I ordered medium, received it rare. Not only was it not cooked to order, but it was also grey in color. The first bite I spit out, the fish was obviously bad/expired. The staff seemed bothered that I sent it back. I wanted to leave at this point, but I was with others who also did not enjoy their meal. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

Polenta served as 4 solid slices. Looked as if it was pre-made from supermarket and was dry and rubbery. The seafood with the capellini tasted like it came from a bag of frozen assorted seafood and then boiled. Parpadelle was overcooked and the bolognese sauce was similar to chef boyardee. Poor quality ingredients not worth the $28 -$35 prices. read more

One of the better Italian places I've been in some time. We went for my nephew's 7th birthday, at his request. He said he could eat the chicken parm every day for the rest of his life! The staff was kind enough to split the portion of chicken parm into two dishes without adding the heavy mozzarella for the kids to eat it easier. They both asked for extra Parmesan, which the kind staff diligently doled out spoonful after spoonful. This is a white table cloth, traditional Italian place, but the feeling is relaxed and welcoming to families. The Orecchiette Barese had a heavy serving of Broccoli rabe, which lightened the dish. I had the pollo sorrentino which was juicy and had the thinnest slice of eggplant layered on top. It was served with a healthy portion of veggies and two seasoned potato wedges. The sauce is listed as a white wine sauce with a touch of marinara, but it made me think of a roasted tomato and olive oil sauce. It was so delicious. I highly recommend going. My family has gone for years and it's now the kids favorite! read more

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Food was great & service excellent very professional & I believe they are celebrating 50 years

Pretty good food. Good menu and the serious very good. We have gone twice and the food has been fine in a pinch. read more

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What a wonderful find! Luigi's is a Gluten Free dream... almost everything on the menu can be made GF and absolutely delicious! The ambiance is classic Italian restaurant that is perfect for intimate conversation. The service was perfect-- the staff was attentive, extremely helpful with menu selection and adhering to dietary needs. The food was excellent! I will definitely return soon! read more

So this might have been the best pasta I've ever had. No lie. Service was consistent and good. This is a classic east coast Italian joint. But this pasta was out of this world read more

Luigi's - Pappardelle ai funghi - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

We tried Luigi's for the first time this week. We will never return to this Ecuadorian restaurant, that's right Ecuadorian not Italian!! All the servers were Spanish speaking, very little english! Everything we ordered was bad. One item worse than the other. This is a real post from a real person who dined there and stating the truth not all the phony posts about this place from people that love it. Ordered the spiedini, it was supposed to have a caper. anchovy sauce, well I got stale bread, very little cheese, no capers and no anchovies! The clams oreganata were horrible, they did not even resemble clams oreganata, 6 little clams swimming in some kind of red sauce, we only ate 3 of these clams. just terrible! We asked the server about the rack of lamb, I asked if it was domestic lamb. He said ill go check, came back and told us its Australian lamb. well he was wrong, this lamb came from Paterson, Nj. Menu said rack of lamb with vegetables and potatoes, well we got rack of lamb and potato chips! The lamb was grey in color and tough as leather, sent that right back to the kitchen this dish was inedible. I ordered the Cannelloni, what a mistake. I have never been served a cannelloni that was not in a casserole dish and oven baked. This dish was served on a cold plate, 3 rolled crepes in a pink sauce filled with something i could not identify! Just terible.My wife got sick from something she ate, probably the clams. Avoid this dump. we wasted our hard earned cash there, do not do the same. Run Forest run!! Before posting this here, I spoke to the owner of Luigi's, I explained to him what happened at his restaurant. He had no interest in talking about it or compensating us in any manor. He was extremely nasty and rude to my wife, I do not like that at all. My wife contacted our bank and the charge has been reversed. Luigi will have to deal with the bank now. The bank requested a copy of the Yelp post, I sent it to them. I tried to be a cordial as possible when I spoke to Luigi and all he had to say to me was that he has the best food in town and never gets complaints! NOT!! Had no interest in making things right. Avoid this place, they serve really bad food period. read more

I know this place is always highly rated and popular, but I was disappointed with my meal. Very little flavor. I shared eggplant parmesan and chicken parmesan with vodka sauce. Both dishes were very tasteless. read more

I was at Luigi's yesterday for a private event. I have multiple dietary restrictions, and the waiter and the kitchen could not have been more accommodating! The waiter even requested a special pasta and served it to me! I was given special salad as well. I ordered salmon, which was a generous portion, perfectly prepared and delicious. Thank you for all of the kindness and the great food. It isn't always easy for me to dine out in a restaurant. So appreciative!! read more

This used to be our favorite place. We haven't been here in about two years and the only explanation is they must've changed chefs, as everything we used to LOVE - the shrimp scampi, the sliced steak, etc - is completely bland and underwhelming. What happened folks? read more

We found Luigi's just by chance and so glad we did! The food, atmosphere and service were amazing! Upon leaving , we met the owner Luigi who was so friendly and welcoming We will definitely be retuning and highly recommend ! read more

Luigi's is a stalwart Italian in East Hanover. The food and service is consistently top notch. There are plenty of apps and main courses to choose from, consisting of all of your Italian favorites. They have a nice bar, with live music every once in a while. It appears there are lots of regulars that flock here on a weekly basis. I would like to see an improvement in the wine choices read more

Had a very nice Italian dinner at Luigi's with family. We tasted several appetizers, entrees, and desserts and the food was delicious. For the most part they were generous with both their portion sizes and their cheese, which is always a bonus, and there was a ton of food on the menu to choose from. The ambiance was relaxing and the service was kind and friendly. read more

Went there yesterday with a party of 6 for my sons HS graduation dinner. Food was good...service was great as well. When the bill came...which I hardly read...a "transaction fee" of $11 was added which stood out to me as odd. The bill was close to $400 dollars. When I asked why I was charged a "transaction fee" on the way out...I was told "someone has to pay for it" by the owner I believe. All the other local Italian restaurants don't nail you for this "fee". I have no problem spending money...but this seemed bush league to me for a local restaurant. read more

Great spot. Love all that they do. I think everyone should visit this spot. They were amazing with their grave and courtesy. The GM was so friendly and welcoming. read more

5 stars * 5 stars * 5 stars. No classic Italian within 100 miles can hold a candle to Luigi's. Fresh pasta, amazing never rushed service. The Hope Diamond of Italian. read more

My family and I have been wanting to try Luigi's for a while now. It always comes up as an option when we're looking to get dinner, but for some reason we never made it there until now. My first recommendation is to put in a reservation. The place is pretty quaint and fills up fast so make sure you're able to secure a seat. Next, know that it's not a BYO. There wasn't a wine/drink menu posted to their website, but when I called to make a reservation they informed me that they have a full bar. When it comes to food the menu is HUGE. It's really hard not to find something that everyone likes, and they always have specials. I had the lobster ravioli, which were incredible. Other standout dishes at our table were the mushroom pappardelle and the lamb chops. Everyone cleaned their plates, so there wasn't one bad meal served. Luigi's is definitely a place to check out! read more

I came here for a work lunch....first time here. A few of my colleagues had been here before and enjoyed the food so they came back and I tagged along. First, the service is fast...I meant very fast. The servers were very attentive and very pleasant. They quickly tended to everyone's beverage orders and presented all of the specials. I stuck with the Bolognese with pancetta and large spaghetti.....and it was a huge serving. Pricing for such an order was ok ( I guess? ). I don't often go out for Italian for meals so I'm used to the smaller mom and pop cheaper meals. My colleagues were happy with their meals and a few took leftovers home. I would probably come back to try other items for another lunch! read more

Luigi's - Looked larger in person! - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

This restaurant is pure authentic Italian! Everything we ordered was perfect, service was immaculate and even the owner came out to talk to us. There is a nice bar where you can have a drink before dinner and the atmosphere is super friendly and you feel right at home with everyone. Perfect dinner from beginning to end!!! read more

So let's start with the good. Service was excellent. I don't think I ever had the water fall below the half way point. Most places I end up looking for a waiter or waitress to get a refill. Once the bread basket was finished they automatically brought another one without asking. Dishes were cleared quickly and they wiped the table of crumbs before dessert. The food was above average. The pasta was cooked well. Many places serving Italian food often overcook pasta turning it mushy. The pasta was cooked nicely and the ingredients for the red sauce seem like they were quality and fresh with chunks of tomato. They have a wide variety of pastas and I would say they are above average in taste but not great. The sauce tastes pretty much the same across the three different pastas ordered for the table. I would have expected a little more differentiation. The one with lobster had more lobster than most places but the lobster was clearly frozen as it tasted dry and tasteless. Of course the price of a whole lobster these days runs around 40 - 50 dollars so it's to be expected. The main reason why the restaurant is getting 3 stars are the prices. The prices are minimum of $30 for pastas and go up from there. there are restaurants with better tasting pasta at the same or lower price point. Added to the prices is the credit transaction fee of a little under 4%. This amount of money for what you get in my opinion just isn't worth it. While prices are expected to be higher due to supply chain and inflation issues the percentage increase and other fees don't seem reasonable for what you get. read more

been there a handful of times and enjoyed everything I have gotten Great Italian food, portions could be better They've modernized the menu with vegan option, Located in a strip mall, plenty of parking and a great bar area for lite food or just drinks we had my father re pass there as its very close to ( gates of Heaven cemetery ) everyone raved about the food the ambiance is fine . nicely decorated and very clean "Luigi" is a great host and person . never an issue only solutions all in all its great for lunch and or dinner read more

Luigi's - Great food but the portions are small - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Your best option for Italian dining in E Hanover. They also have a bar and outdoor seating which is nice. Food is delicious.

We had arranged a 30 person gathering for Friday at noon. They charged $32.95 PP. well worth it! The service was outstanding and the food was fantastic. Everyone had a good meal and there were a lot of compliments. The price was very fair for the amount of food and for how good the food was. The desserts were great too! If I lived closer, I would be eating there all the times! I highly recommend!!!!!! read more

Best seafood linguine EVER! The seafood was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. Blackened tuna and chillian sea bass were also perfect. We cleared every plate. We will be back for sure read more

Was here for a repast , excellent food and service , constantly came around the tables with extra bread, salad and refills of drinks . Set a table aside for a laptop hookup with remembrances of the departed . Hope to visit this nice restaurant in better times, but all in all well deserving of 5 stars ! read more

A bad experience in what had been an enjoyable restaurant. BAD service. Mushy pasta. When I complained about the mushy pasta I was told that I didn't order it al dente!!! Somehow it was my fault the chef over cooked the pasta. I requested they give me another plate of pasta that was cooked right. By the time that was delivered my table mate had finished her meal!!! I had to REMIND them I was still waiting for my meal. Badly handled. A manager never appeared. We'll never go there again. Many other better dining choices. read more

the best food to die for! i will be coming back that's for sure! great friendly staff as well!

Meeting clients who live close to the restaurant - a haul for me. Came here after seeing big food scores (24) on a restaurant only rating site. That same site gave a poor ambience rating (18), perhaps due to the location in a strip mall. Our group's experience was more of the reverse. Ambience was comfy and the decor was a tradional old world italian style. Food was OK, but at least abundant. Service was good. One of our group ordered well off the menu, and they were pleasantly able to accomodate. Started with a traditional mozzerella and tomato appetizer, and then one of the pastas from the special list. Wine list was decent, but focused more on California than Italy. We all had fun, and left full, but no one will rush to get back. read more

Service was slow but the food is good. Portions are generous. The seafood salad was very nice and I ordered the pasta of the day : which was linguini with green peas. It was also well made. read more