Luigi&#x27;s Famous Pizza

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Coming to Luigi's famous pizza the staff were friendly and welcoming. My family ordered mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and garlic bread as appetizers. The mozzarella sticks were good they just taste like the average sticks you usually get everywhere. And with the buffalo chicken wings were average you can't really mess them up honestly they had a kick to it. Now for the famous pizza that got a 8.1 by Dave Portnoy, the first time I got it the pizza was burnt on the bottom, and the cheese was coming off too easily so it was hard to eat and it was very oily. Now for the second time we got an extra large pizza which was a square pizza and this time it was cooked good but still too cheesy with it coming off and it was still oily , it wasn't crunchy nor it was crispy. The pizza did take almost 40 minutes to come out but it was understandable since it was an extra large but it did take a lengthy time to come out the first time too. read more

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Marc W.

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Pizza is worth traveling for. Delicious, thin, crisp undercarriage with perfect balance of cheese and sauce. Not greasy at all. Great pie. read more

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Rick G.

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4 months ago

Great NJ pizza place, definitely in my top 5 for NJ. Try the Brooklyn style Sicilian - like Spinoni Gardens. Thin crust is great as well.

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PenneyWise T.

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What a joke of a restaurant. Pre ordered 8 pizzas , tried to order through the restaurant, they said use door dash. Pre ordered at noon for 6pm Order was accepted and verified. An hour after the scheduled 6pm delivery I called and was told there were 25 orders ahead of mine. Must be nice to turn away 8 pies. read more

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Nick S.

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11 months ago

Yucky might as well go to Pizza Hut or dominoes. Doughy and crunchy at the same time.

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Joe Z.

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Good food but the prices are out of control. I ordered 2 x-large pizzas, 1 with 1 topping, delivered and it was $76!!!

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Linda L.

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So glad they reopened their dining room! I was there on Sunday and had a fantastic meal! We started with the artichokes franchise which was great! The chicken Katrina I had was fantastic! The service was amazing! This was always our favorite go to spot. They closed the dining room during the pandemic. We are thrilled that they just reopened and we once again have our favorite restaurant! read more

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Cee B.

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Found this place by looking for a taco shop named "queso". The taco shop had no front door so I wandered into Luigi's to see if they shared a door. What I found was they are the same restaurant. Likely the brain child of a trusted chef or family member. I asked for a menu and noticed pizza side menu and switched it up. I could tell the taco shop was a afterthought so I stuck with the main event. The pizzeria does not have any indoor seating area and appears to have a monstrous building with only a very small vestibule and counter area. The kid helping me had to go to another room to see what pizza slices they had, I couldn't see them. Annoying. So I picked off what I thought would be a hit, vodka Detroit, rustic and margarita. The slices were thrown in a box and I didn't see them until I open it in my car (remember, the huge building and no seating) boy o boy... These slices were tired looking and so dry I stopped eating it. I've never stopped eating pizza, ever. That dry. The vodka Detroit was no where near a Detroit style, it was a Sicilian as there was no cheese overrunning the crust and the cheese was looking for a sauce friend as that was minimal at best. Dry. The other two were likely made at 11am and it was now dinner time. If I could've seen them, I wouldn't have got them. Not happy. Weird setup and tired pizza, be watchful. read more

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Bernadette M.

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11 months ago

I called tonight after I got off GSP exit 117 at 8:10pm to pick up a pizza. I was told they were closing. I passed at 8:20pm and OPEN sign lit and girl at counter. I called Julio's Atlantic Highlands. I check Luigi website and they close at 9pm or 10pm some nights. Not ever than a few people in there whenever I pass so why turn away business? Too many other good places to order from that want to make a pie for you than lie about closing. read more

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Nancy O.

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4 years ago

I have been coming here for years and most recently I ordered a sq pizza and spaghetti with meatballs. To my surprise the meatballs were so tiny. Where's the beef. Like other reviews, it was $52. Disappointed. read more

Luigi's Famous Pizza - Spaghetti with meatballs. - Pizza Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Carmine M.

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Really solid pizza I recently had a taste of a new grandma bar pie that Luigi is promoting and I must say .. The thin crust is firm and crisp, he used a lot of olive oil to maintain a tasty finish on the dough and the cheese was so delicious with the right amount of saltiness The crust was not too thick, nor soggy I only do take out here but boy is it delicious read more

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Ordered a large pie. Easy fast ordering. Picked it up in 15 minutes. Ample parking. Pie was good, could use a little more flavor. Clean establishment read more

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Chef Bob S.

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Simply The Best Pizza in New Jersey !!!! Cooked to Perfection The Seasoning and Flavors Blend Nicely for Lip Licking Crust !!! This is a Must Place to Eat The Menu of Italian Cuisine is My Lifestyle and My Passion as Well as The People That Make The Special Dishes of Love ....Brooklyn Square Pie Cheese Square Pies Calzone Chicken Parmigiana Red Bank read more

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Joy F.

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1 year ago

Best pizza in Monmouth. I haven't had a bad dish ever! Portnoy hit it on the spot. Carryout can be a bit tough because of how busy it is

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Ryan P.

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2 years ago

Amazing staff! Came in last minute for an order and they came through. Great customer service along with many laughs. The crew here made our night. We have always had a great experience and Luigi's never disappoints. read more

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Laura L.

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Always love the big square pie, the fresh tasting sauce, the thin crust... And best quality cheese. I had mine light on the onion and peppers.Delicious! read more

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Michelle L.

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1 year ago

Ordered a variety of food from Luigi's tonight and each item was more delicious than the next. The Detroit vodka pie was so thick and yummy! Definitely a must try! read more

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Chris D.

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4 years ago

They can't get a simple order right or delivered. Don't waste your time going here or ordering from them.

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Joe D.

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4 years ago

We just moved into the area and wanted to try a local pizza place. Saw the Portnoy review and Jon Stewart raving about the place. We love a Brooklyn square pie and when we saw it on the menu we were excited to try it. It was beyond disappointing. Doughy, flat and tasteless. Almost $30 and we threw it away. Something is wrong here, the dough was old and like cardboard, cheese was tasteless along with the sauce. Avoid. read more

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Kim K.

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3 years ago

Delicious pizza! Ordered and arrived on time. Also had a taco salad which was super tasty! Would order again!

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Scott V.

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3 years ago

Amazing pies, 10 out of 10 in the area! Quick delivery and every order is right every time!!

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Ms. Baby Face J.

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2 years ago

Pizza is always on point!!!! Fast and excellent customer service. Garlic knots were out of this world

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M G.

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4 years ago

Excellent pizza, we always get the large rectangle pie. Good crust and flavor - extremely busy on a Friday so plan ahead if you want to order one. read more

Luigi's Famous Pizza - Large rectangle pie - Pizza Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Stephen H.

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2 years ago

Luigi's is my go to pizza spot. Their pasta dishes are also very good. I recommend their business due to their quality service and food!

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Jeanne M.

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3 years ago

This is the best pizza around right now!! The grandma pie is amazing! And their thin crust is our favorite for everything. DELICIOUS sauce. We order regularly from here!! Love!!! read more

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Peter S.

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3 years ago

Luigi's is famous for their pizza especially the extra large square pie. I think they are the best pie around and many times you have to wait for it. The other Italian dishes are good too but be specific about what sauce you want on top of your pasta. I don't like the marinara, but that's me. read more

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Jack J.

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2 years ago

$36.00 for sub par pizza! Went down hill. Last visit there...scrimped on sausage onions peppers and dry. Ripped off

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Chris D.

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3 years ago

Great pizza!! Service is wonderful ! During the height of COVID they were always there for takeout and we really appreciated their loyalty to the community! read more

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Tricia F.

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Had the opportunity to enjoy Luigi's again ~ pizza one night which was amazing. Pipping hot ~ the crust is crisp and delicious. The next night I enjoyed the homemade cheese tortellini. Instead of the marinara sauce I ask if the chef would make a carbonaro sauce ~ but without bacon. It was a beautiful smooth cream sauce with peas and large slices of sweet onion. Incredibly delicious!!!! Three of us dined in house and all the dishes were served hot and remained hot to the bottom of our dishes. My compliments to the chef for a wonderful dinner! read more

Luigi's Famous Pizza - Homemade Cheese Tortellini but with a Carbonara sauce - Pizza Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Kelly S.

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My family ate here, and it was fantastic! We ordered a supreme, and half Hawaiian, half artichoke and bacon. Everyone in our group raves about how good each pizza was! Definitely recommend! read more

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Maria K.

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3 years ago

Ordered an Italian sub. I feel the ham or meats were not good. Had an old taste. Ordered it with mayo didn't come with it. Ordered a Cajun wrap. Was supposed to come w lettuce and tomato. They missed that too. Ordered a chicken Caesar wrap. Came w tomatoes. I feel the girl who took the order was either new or just couldn't write it down right. We've ordered before and it was good but that was only pizza. Maybe a miss day but it was $45 so they need to get simple things like wraps and subs right. read more

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Paul T.

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4 years ago

Sicilian Pizza ??? Growing up in NY there was nothing like a slice of true Sicilian pizza , well heads up NJ folks , Luigi's "Round " Sicilian pizza is definitely not something I'd ever order again, I'd compare it to Pizza Hut if you're a fan of fast food i had to give a 1 Star rating. plus their customer service phone skills are similar , hold on while I talk to another customer and let you just listen bye Luigis read more

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Andrew P.

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The guys here know what they're doing. The staff couldn't be friendlier, the food is amazing. Check out all of thier pies they're the best in the area. read more

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Radha P.

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3 years ago

Love there bar pies. Moved to the area recently and my husband and I are pizza snobs- we love Luigi's

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Kristine P.

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6 years ago

HORRIBLE. We ordered two pasta meals for delivery. The meals both "included" salads. When the delivery man came he said they didn't have the salads because there is a recall on romaine. I wasnt informed on the phone. I'm pretty sure this wasnt information that only came about within less than an hour of me placing the order. I opened the containers and all we got were two SMALL servings of pasta with no bread. I felt like crying. I paid $42 just for that! Is this a nyc restaurant or lincroft?? I called and the woman who answered said the salads dont affect the price. She didn't care nor did she want to help me. I said, "thank you I wont be going to Luigi's anymore." There was "soup" just poured over the linguine with "clam sauce." Sad excuse for a meal and WAY overpriced. read more

Luigi's Famous Pizza - Soupy "clam sauce" - Pizza Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Jason G.

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3 years ago

Great food, great service and great people! There isn't a better local pizza joint worth supporting more than Luigis.

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Gil M.

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5 years ago

We have been a delivery customer of Luigi's for years. But lately it seems to be getting way too expensive for the quality of the food. The portions and extras have also been reduced (no more salads with takeout dinners and less portion size (e.g. used to get 6 shrimp on some dinners but now only get 5). Given the overall quality of the food at these expensive prices and less portions sizes etc it is no longer worth it. I am done with them. They could blame COVID which I get for many restaurants, but they are basically a take out / delivery place and seemed to be very busy all throughout the pandemic. read more

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Andrew R.

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7 years ago

Oh Luigi's, what have you done? Those new chairs. What were you thinking? These are the most uncomfortable chairs ever. Few adults are so thin that those metal bars aren't sticking up our butt cheeks. I spent the whole meal squirming in my chair...sideways, leaning back, leaning forward...trying to find a comfortable position. No luck. I couldn't wait until the meal was over. Is there any comfortable position on a metal chair anyway? And the chairs don't even go with the interior decor. Modern post-industrial metal seating in your recently renovated and pleasing country farmhouse surrounding?!?! No. No. No. So while the pizza is still our favorite and the servers the best, your new seating is a disaster. SMH read more

Luigi's Famous Pizza - These new chairs are so uncomfortable we might not come back - Pizza Near Me - Lincroft, New Jersey

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Jeff A.

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5 years ago

I was staying at a nearby hotel and ordered a pizza to be delivered. After waiting an inordinate amount of time for it to arrive, I called them and asked if it would be much longer. Guy on the phone told me I should have it already. Hmmmm, I opened the door to the room and there sat my pizza. God knows how long it was there? No knock, no text, no nothing. So this review is for a cold stiff pizza. How was the pizza... we'll, it was cold and stiff. Pretty unremarkable. read more

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650 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
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(732) 842-2122
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http://www.lincroftluigis.com

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Hours

What time does Luigi's Famous Pizza open?

Luigi's Famous Pizza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Luigi's Famous Pizza opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Luigi's Famous Pizza close?

Luigi's Famous Pizza closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Luigi's Famous Pizza closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMSun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have catering options?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza does have catering options.

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza serve alcohol?

No, Luigi's Famous Pizza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have TVs?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza has bike parking.

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have parking?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Luigi's Famous Pizza have free WiFi?

Yes, Luigi's Famous Pizza has free WiFi.

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4.0(33 reviews)

3.4 mi

Bell Labs is nuts. But with a building this side, you've got dining options. We chose Caesar salad,…read moremeatballs, pizza. Arrived a little past our scheduled 12:00, but maybe they only open noon on a Saturday so I won't ding them for that. Visual assessment: salads very light on cheese, meatballs look meaty, this may be Trenton style pizza? Doesn't look NY or Shore style. Taste: Nice thin crust, great sauce, amazing flavor on the sausage tomato pie. Great cheese ratio in the white pie, and a nice touch of cooked onions. So with the salad underwhelming, the final judgment on stars is down to.... the meatball. And what do we say? Typing in real time as I bite in: We have a winner. The sauce makes this one shine, but it's a nice size and comes with some sauce-soaked bread for kicks. Verdict: If this is your daily workplace, make Corbo a regular stop. If you're like me and just here to visit... you won't go wrong by choosing Corbo.

First time eating from here and it was a very pleasant experience! Was attending a show at the…read moreexcellent Bell Works theater downstairs. You order at the counter and they text you when it's ready. Only snag is the Cel service sucks there so you should figure 10 minutes after placing it your pizza will be ready. And man the personal size was really surprisingly large. Best of all it was yummy! We sat outside on the roof deck where there is a bar and tables and lunges. A dj was spinning music. Or you can sit inside at high tops located steps from ordering.