This is really a zero star review. Traveling through North Platte and seeing that the food options are limited to fast food chains and mediocre dine-in options, Luigi's seemed the most promising. We arrived at about 7 pm on a Saturday evening during the height of a weekend dinner rush. The restaurant was packed which we normally take as a good sign. We were seated promptly by the hostess (during COVID-19) and the tables were so close to each other your chair back would touch the adjacent tables chair back when you try to sit down. There must have been about 50-60 customers and a front of house staff of about 10-12, not a single person of whom was wearing a mask. This seems to be typical of Nebraska in our experience so far. Most people we have encountered seem to have little regard for CDC masking guidelines. We were seated for more than 15 minutes during which we could hear an elderly couple next to us that were done eating complaining about how long it was taking to get their check. Right after they got up and left, a new party was seated at the table without the table even being wiped down. The same thing happened at another table nearby and again the table wasn't wiped down. We could also hear another party behind us complaining about the wait to be served. The last straw was when waitresses went to both of the recently turned tables and began taking their order. I stood up and informed the waitress the table they were serving had just sat and we had been waiting for more than 15 minutes without anyone coming to our table. She completely ignored me. We stood up to leave and headed for the exit. I walked back in to see if there was a manager but it seemed the entire staff consisted of bussers, waitresses and kitchen staff. I was able to ask the waitress who ignored my previous question again why she helped a table that just seated before helping other tables who were waiting for 20 minutes. The waitress snapped at me and said "it's not my job to figure out who was seated first." And she turned to a group of employees who were just milling about and made a remark about me Or what I just said that made them all laugh as they looked in my direction. Yes, silly me for wanting to eat at their restaurant I suppose. We understand that Saturday nights are busy most places and extended waits are sometimes the norm. It stretches credulity as a legitimate establishment though when you can't manage the simple task of seating and serving customers in the order of their arrival. When you allow your waitstaff to be belligerent with customers however, that type of permissibility comes only from the management. Eat here at your own risk. You might have a good experience or you might just have the most insulting restaurant experience in 50 years. Good luck! read more

Myself and RW here today for lunch. I had a pasta lunch of various parts. Kind of a sampling type thing. Was REALLY good. RW had lasagna. It appeared just ok. I have been here several times in past and that's what I remembered. Ok but not more. I would sure return for what I had. read more

Really good Italian food done right it's a really nice lil place in north platte. Service was good

This place was great, friendly staff, and the food was really great. But, they put to much marinara sauce on the spaghetti.

Serving size was great, Cesar salad could have been better, but they get extra points for the delicious garlic cheese break. Food here is really tasty and a great value read more

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So here we are, driving across country and staying in the middle of nowhere'ville hotels. Due to the recent pandemic all that was available is takeout. So we hopped onto grubhub or doordash [couldn't remember which] and I wanted italian that night. Now mind you.. This is not the kind of town that screams ethnic anything.. and I am Italian.. and cook all the time so you know the deck was stacked against them before we even got dinner. I'm from Chicago.. and their red sauce [we call it sugo] can hold up against ANY restaurant in my city. Bravo Luigi's.. way to make it great! read more

Great food. Not a real fancy place so prices are good. Best cheese ravioli that I have ever had. Usually get beef

Enjoyed our meal here and can't wait to go back! One of the best places we have tried here in NP. Prices were very reasonable.

We stopped here for a dine-in meal on our way home from Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. We chose Luigi's based on the reviews of others and we were not disappointed! Fast, friendly service. Tasty bread and salad served prior to our meal. Our food came out steaming hot. My husband and I and both of our kids were very pleased with our meals. I was excited to see gnocchi in pesto cream sauce as one of the specials! It was scrumptious! One thing to note: the restaurant did not seem to be implementing any COVID measures. None of the staff was wearing masks. Parties were not social distanced. They were accommodating, however, when we asked to be seated at a different table that was farther away from others. Just something to note if this is a concern for you. read more

Luigi's - Shrimp Alfredo - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

We were in town for some business, and my friend had some dietary restrictions. We went to Luigi's, a cute little place (used to be a Dairy Queen, and they've done nicely to redecorate within that context). The service was very genuine and personable. Bread was doughy and warm. Our entrees were satisfying. My friend found a dish that was tasty, while being agreeable with her current sensitive stomach, My marinara was hearty, and slightly sweet, and the pasta was not overcooked. The best part was they had creme brulee for dessert. Hard to find this on a menu where it's not disappointing, but the custard was creamy and delicious, with the crackly burnt sugar on top that you want. A little gem in the middle of the plains! read more

Fantastic! Good food and large portions served with a nice salad and warm bread. The server was friendly, prompt and attentive! We'll come back! read more

Wonderful food and service! Debbie did a great job! Highly recommend. We will be back!

Bill Shakespeare once wrote that "If pasta be the food of love, play on!" That is certainly true here at Luigi's. I went to this restaurant with my whole family and every single one of us enjoyed our food. The marinara sauce was exquisite, the lasagna was life changing, and Tony's special was a masterpiece of culinary refinement. The traditional written word is not enough for one to adequately convey the goodness of this eatery. I will therefore proceed in the form of poetry: The golden strands of pasta fell from Heaven above The marinara brought peace like a newborn dove I will forever remember your warm embrace You have forever put a smile on my face read more

Luigi's - Love this place!!!! - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

Traveling through town, we stopped for dinner. After eating appetizer, we waited for the restaurant to clear out. After an hour and a half, the waitress tells us she forgot to put in our order. Now it is late and our choices are slim to get food for my family. I would give them a lower rating if possible. read more

Honestly this was the best Italian food I have ever purchased!!!! I live 4 hours away but would drive there and stay a night just to eat there!!!! Bravo!! read more

This restaurant was recommended by the hotel where I was staying in town. The recommended entree was Chicken Alfredo. I love chicken Alfredo so I thought this would be perfect. Boy was I wrong. As you can see from the picture, the entree was basically egg noodles in a runny sauce that can only be described chicken broth and milk mixed together. The chicken was rubbery and tasted like it was boiled. This dish was about as bland as it gets. Had I not got my order to go, I would have returned it to the kitchen, which I never do. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Luigi's - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

Food never disappoints it's always fresh and absolutely delicious!! Never in the couple years I've been coming here have they messed up an order it's always perfect!! 10/10 recommend when you visit read more

Luigi's - Tour of Italy - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

After a long day of driving, my family was looking forward to some pizza. Yelp had good reviews for Luigi's, so why not try it. Looking at the menu, the meat lover's pizza piqued our curiosity, but who pits hamburger on a pizza (gross). I ordered the meat lover's pizza without hamburger, which they said they could do. I also asked for less cheese (they advertise it with extra cheese). We went for the delivery option. What arrived was a hamburger pizza with extra cheese. It was as gross as we imagined it. I called to get that part of the order refunded. They refused, saying they would only send out a replacement pizza. No thanks the fundamentals of the pizza were nasty as well. At least it was cheap. I hope this helps someone avoid this mistake. read more

Really good Italian food. Very clean. Great service, place is ran very professionally. Top notch.

Looking for a hot dine in dinner while driving through N. Platte. I read another review that gave it high praises & a very lengthy review. So our party of four decided to check it out. Sooo glad we did!!It's a very clean & cozy restaurant with plenty of seating & a very big menu. Our waitress name was "Jessica" She was so polite & had a very nice sense of humor! We all started off with a bowl of hot Italian soup & rolls that are brought out to the table. All of our meals were so delicious!! We left plenty full & content as we found the best little Italian restaurant in North Platte!! You won't be disappointed stop in & try! Will be back read more

This was a very disappointing experience. We were traveling and the reviews led us to believe that this would be a good spot to order dinner for take out. I ordered shrimp with risotto & Spouse ordered the everything Spaghetti. I specifically ordered my dish without broccoli. We also ordered cheese garlic bread. Spouse said is spaghetti was all right, but my risotto left a great deal to be desired. The risotto had absolutely no flavor and of course they left in the broccoli. The garlic bread was incredibly salty. I was only going to award two stars but Spouse had no issues with the spaghetti so in fairness I added back a star. read more

We are on the road and trying local places. Sometimes we don't always like it... But this is not the case!! Greeted right away! And fast friendly service! The salad is fresh and amazing! The bread is home made and oooooo sooooo dangerous for a carb lover! I ordered the shrimp scampi My hubby ordered the house lasagna And my kids the Alfredo! Every dish was hot and so good! We will come back if we pass this way again! It's a small building and it's not very flashy but with food like this you don't have to have a flashy building! read more

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What a surprise! Luigi's is fresh, authentic Italian that pleases the palate and is easy on the wallet. Now the building wouldn't really catch your attention, but stop in. The bus and waiter staff are friendly and helpful. Meals are served with a loaf of fresh baked bread, warm and soft and perfect. Ask for the special olive oil/garlic/balsamic dipping oil, sprinkle some parm in and there is an appetizer right there! Entrees are numerous - prices are so reasonable but the servings are robust. Had baked lasagna, and they got it right. Was working so couldn't enjoy wine but they have a modest selection of good wine - a bottle of Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon is $20 something! Desert choices are classic Italian, fresh and delicious (if you even really have space left in your tummy to enjoy it). I suppose only knock might be the dinner salad was a bit generic with iceberg lettuce but it was fresh. Considering it came with the $11.39 lasagna, no one should complain. Sure thing that on future visits to North Platte, Luigi's will be on my dining agenda! read more

Not worth the price. Food was okay but I feel like it could have been better. The rolls were good.

I never write Yelp reviews. My partner and I stopped in on a whim after driving nearly 11 hours, just passing through town on a 2500 mile move. The ladies working were lovely. The food was excellent (Tony's special, ceasar salad, crème brûlée) and affordable. Everything was fresh and perfectly spiced. The ambience was nice and tidy. In the middle of a cross country drive, finding a place like Luigi's is a total treat. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to stop and recharge after a long day read more

The calamari was great. The service was great. The dinner rolls were awesome. The the mail dishes were bland and boring.

Some of the best Italian homemade food I've ever had. Great service always glad to see Jess.

We were delighted with our dining experience at Luigis in North Platte two weeks ago! We were looking for a clean dine-in restaurant with good-chef made food. The food was delicious gourmet Italian, with fast service, delightful staff, great hours for travelers, and bright clean surroundings. Save room for the tiramasu too! read more

We loved it. Service was excellent. Authentic Italian. Bread was worth seconds and the sauces were very good. I had mushroom ravioli with shrimp. My husband had lasagna. We were very pleased with our choices - and very affordable read more

Great service and excellent food. The eggplant Parmesan and the tour of Italy were cooked to perfection'

WOW, nice job Luigi's! After a very long road trip we checked into our hotel and needed something good to eat rather than fast food. Yelp to the rescue and we found Luigi's! GREAT food and extremely fast delivery. Lasagna and chicken fettuccine Alfredo both very good and a LOT of food! Came with bread and salad. Definitely recommended. read more

Nothing fancy but decent family style Italian restaurant. Salad comes with the dinner entrees which is a bit nostalgic. It is not any special but what do you want for no extra charge. The chicken was quite good and had not been frozen (yes, it makes a difference). Service was efficient friendly and prompt. The one concern I had was that clearly this town has sipped the Trump koolaid. With COVID surging everywhere including Nebraska, nobody had a mask on. I have not been out to eat in the last 7 months where the staff was not wearing masks. Clearly, I don't normally frequent restaurants in Trump Country but I needed dinner as I drove through the area. It was troubling. read more

How lucky is North platte? Wow, was I impressed with this place. We both had the shrimp scampi. The whole dish was wonderful. The bread was good. The service was wonderful. Very attentive young man. Highly recommend this place. read more

Wow! My dad has been raving about this Italian place in North Platte for years. Last night Luigi's was THE destination, and it didn't disappoint. The service was just that. Our needs were taken care of and the speed was acceptable. Now for the food. First a fresh salad. Well done. Just a basic side salad, but it was tasty and simple-a little tomato and red onion on top of a romaine mixture. The entrees were filling. Dad's favorite lasagna stuffed him. It was piping hot out of the oven and held its temperature well. Great portions. My Chef's Special was Chicken, Spinach, and Mushrooms on a bed of spaghetti top with a white wine Alfredo sauce. It too was hot and portioned well. It was well balanced in flavor. The rolls served were decadent- hot, fluffy and sweet. AND they kept coming. Finally the cannolis were incredible. You saw the picture of mine. Half of dad's came home with us and surely he will enjoy it soon. Will definitely visit again and try the Tour of Italy. Researched the perfect Chicken Parmigiana never ends. Make sure you're hungry when you come. The appetite of your guests will be satisfied. read more

Luigi's - chef's special! - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

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We had a nice date night out, very good Italian food. Tender calamari, Italian Peroni beer, homemade bread, salad with good Caesar dressing, generous servings of pasta, finished off with creme brûlée. Definitely there was enough left over for us to both have lunch tomorrow. Would recommend it to anyone! read more

Luigi's - Peroni - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

We were treated pretty badly since the time we walked in. It took them twenty minutes to get to us. They did not give us any silverware until we asked them. The server kept chatting with others. I cant help but think if this treatment was racially motivated. As it is such a small town and on top of that this kind of attitude will spell doom for such a pathetic restaurant. I am never stepping into this filthy place again. read more

We called and ordered a large pizza and salad. The young Man was rude and wanted to argue about the available toppings. The next day both my wife and I became very sick . We will not return to eat there. read more

Just had dinner at luigi's and i loved it. The pasta was delicious, tasted homemade and fresh. I had a cannoli for dessert and wow, so good! Pasta comes with bread and salad (yay) .. all of that, plus a soft drink for under 20$. What a deal! Quality food with excellent customer service. Nice and welcoming staff. read more

Luigi's - Chocolate cannoli - Italian Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

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You know the old adage "never judge a book by its cover"? Well that applies here. From the outside you're going to ask "This is a good Italian restaurant?" It is surprisingly good! By no stretch do I consider myself a restaurant snob (after all I live for hole in the wall burger joints) so my expectations were pretty low to find a halfway decent Italian restaurant in North Platte, Nebraska. But this place was good. I wondered who I was fooling by ordering a veal dish. It was good. My wife had Sam's chicken (broccoli, spinach, pasta) and was very happy. This type of food in North Platte, Nebraska? Who woulda thunk? read more

I'm sure many of you are looking at the reviews of this place and thinking, "a five-star Italian place in Nebraska is probably a two-star rating in a large city." You couldn't be more wrong. Luigi's is a recycled BBQ joint (don't let the outside appearance scare you away). Inside it is 100% Italian goodness. We tried it for the first time on our way through town last week, and times our return trip specifically so that we could hit this place again. The Marinara is so fresh and so so good. The meat sauce and meatballs are perfectly seasoned. Tony's special is appropriately spicy and the Cannolis are the best I have had outside of NYC If you are traveling through Nebraska, or anywhere within a five state radius, take the time to come to Luigi's! read more