A hidden gem of old school Italian food. The restaurant is small, but the food is consistent, and the prices are amazing. I'd recommend a reservation to avoid waits. read more

First 5stars:Gluten free cauliflower pasta Which is the best GF pasta noodles we have ever had. Pizza with yummy cups of pepperoni. Lasagna 4stars It had been many years since I had dined here. It is kind of in a corner of my area we just don't get to for some reason. One night we couldn't decide where we wanted to dine and we all said hey let's go to Luigi's. Our first visit was amazing when it came to the fettuccine Alfredo with cauliflower noodles. The Alfredo sauce was absolutely delicious and tasty. The bread basket was amazing with little homemade bread rolls. The spaghetti with meat sauce and meatball was just disappointing and uneventful . More and more we are finding many of the Italian restaurants we go to have spaghetti and meat sauce that is just not what it used to be. It didn't have any garlic flavor, was very heavy tomato based VERY acidic and the meatball was again just OK. Lasagna was delicious. I asked to add Alfredo sauce on top ,one of my favorite things to do when it comes to lasagna. We returned for a birthday dinner probably just four or five weeks later. Basically we all ordered the same items except for the lasagna. I went for the pizza which was very very very good. The Alfredo with gluten-free noodles were not very good this time. There was so much parsley in it. All you could taste was a dry green flavor, it did not have a great Parmesan flavor, and there was no garlic that we could taste. The chicken was OK. The spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs I can only explain as being subpar. This time it did taste like tomato paste diluted with tomato sauce, and it was actually the same thickness and flavor of the minestrone soup with very Little meat . The meatball again was just OK. We could pour the liquid sauce off of the plate. Noodles appeared to be drained, it just seemed like the sauce was extremely thin with minimal meat and just minimal flavor. Really not sure if we would return. Inside is a little dated, however well maintained and clean. Our first time dining here we had great service. This second visit, again our server was subpar. When they serve pizza, they put a piece on your plate and serve that to you and then bring the whole pizza to the table. The waitress asked if we wanted Romano cheese on on the food and I said sure. She failed to put Romano cheese on the piece of pizza she herself served to me on a plate. I did not say anything ,and it could have been Me but the two people at the table felt the same way I did, our server just didn't seem invested in our dining experience. We did let our server know about our disappointment with the spaghetti and Alfredo dish. A manager never came to speak with us, they never offered to take anything off of the bill considering my son didn't even eat his spaghetti with meat sauce(where was the meat actually there was not much that could be located). And , the waitress could see how much parsley was in the fettuccine Alfredo. She did ask if they could remake our meals, but we are not very comfortable with sending our meals back to be remade. Removing the spaghetti with meat sauce would've truly been an appropriate move. We did not expect that two whole meals would be removed from the bill being my partner was so hungry he went ahead and ate his birthday dinner ,fettuccine Alfredo. read more

Once again - good old school place - good service , good food ! Shared prime rib & eggplant Parmesan - both came with salad - sides of pasta - bread basket included . Everything tasted good - kinda large portions. Leftovers for next day dinner . read more

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You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu from this place. Everything is very authentic Italian and the atmosphere is so cozy. It's a small place so make sure you make a reservation where you may be turned away. They also have a very nice Carryout Window. Be sure to try their pizza. It's delicious. read more

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Maybe one of the best dinners we've had in a long time. The boneless pork chops were done Sicilian style with amogue. Yum! The service was top notch. The restaurant isn't that big so we had to make reservations. For a nice night out, I can't recommend Luigi's enough! read more

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Pizza was phenomenal with the sesame crust. Espresso martini was one of the best I've ever had. Not sweet...just the way I like. Loved the white fish. Risotto was creamy and perfection. Service was great. We loved Mackenzie! We sat in the back and it was perfect for good conversation and not crowded like up front. read more

Classic old school Italian restaurant nicely decorated and a nice bar. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered Prime rib, classic linguine, and chicken Marsala along with oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer. All were delicious as were the Hungarian mushroom soup and salad. This restaurant is always busy so make reservations or arrive late. read more

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First of all, we had no reservations. We were unaware that the restaurant is RESERVATIONS ONLY. Now we know. We were immediately conducted to the back room of the restaurant where the unwashed peasants are seated. Although we were the first ones in the door of the restaurant when it opened at 4:00, we were served dead last. A quick survey of the restaurant had everyone who arrived after us, were served first. Some people had completely finished their meals. Including some people who also had no reservations sitting next to us. Apparently, this was deliberate. It was a punitive measure for arriving with no reservation. Then we were treated to a lecture on reservation policy by "D" (manager?). The gnocchi had no taste. We beg forgiveness of the establishment for our grave transgression. We will NOT allow it to occur again. We won't be back. When I told our server "K" she gave us a sarcastic smirk in return. After this treatment, we were no longer confident of the condition of our leftovers. We threw them out just in case. The way they acted, who knows what might have been done to them. I'm guessing that Luigi's, D and K couldn't possibly care less. It's a popular restaurant, they have a lot of patrons, apparently good food, and pretty good service. JUST DO NOT EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE OF ARRIVING WITHOUT RESERVATIONS,...EVER!! read more

Solid 4, possible 4.5 stars. Unpretentious, burnished Italian restaurant serving quality food for decades, a reliable stand-by. It looks a little clunky from the outside, parking remains 20th century. Inside it's dark, a little tight with steps and slopes built to accomodate various additions over the years. All the usual Italian accoutrements abound including checkered red and white tableclothes. One could envision the spaghetti scene from Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" reenacted here. PROS: Great service. Competent waitstaff. Old-school bread basket full of various breadsticks, crunchy and soft. Great chowder with even better house salad with even better bleu cheese dressing. Delicious arancini, two the size of raquetballs with delicious red sauce and a fantastic cheese glob in the middle. Stick-to-your-ribs cheese ravioli smothered in extra cheese and red sauce. Pan-fried crispy-edged pollo formaggio covered with cream sauce of the Gods resting on a bed of heavenly angel hair pasta. Old fashioned spumoni slices with liquor soaked cherries in the red part and toasted almond bits in the chocolate part. Salute! CONS: A little disappointed in the carry-out pizza. Got the large gourmet veggie. I wanted to say "wow" when first opening the box, however it was more like "meh". Certain toppings were quite small for that price point (see pics), like fragments of broccoli and cauliflower. I expected more from a $22 pizza. Still the taste was awesome, and it was wolfed-down by hangry East-siders. SUMMARY: Solid choice for an old-school East-side Italian meal. Go online and make a reservation, it can fill up here. read more

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Still good after 30 years Service always excellent Ambiance very hard to beat Food unchanged (thank goodness) always stellar Just a place that is always memorable read more

Had the Italian Lamb Chops and I am a fan for life of these delicious mouthwatering chops! The bread comes from the pizza oven with great garlic taste! The setting is very charming. The service was second to none, even packaged up my leftovers very nicely! Overall an excellent experience! I will be back! read more

I love Luigi's. I ordered the fried artichokes and the pasta casino. Both of excellent. My dad ordered steak tips. He really liked them. Plenty of food so I took it home and had another meal. Plus the bread is good! read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant - Pasta casino - Pizza Near Me - Harrison Township, Michigan

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Food is awesome,no bad meals wait staff is friendly and nice , Ambiance is great - cons - only reservations on weekends & restaurant Area eating is smaller , overall great place to eat with great food & good choices read more

Excellent food, very authentic, the waitress and staff were wonderful and the setting was very clean and warm. read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant - House Made Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Harrison Township, Michigan

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Food here is always fresh & delicious. Waitresses are on point and has such a warm and cozy little atmosphere. Make Reservations if you decide to try it out. read more

Excellent authentic Italian food!! The crab cakes are the best I've ever had. Will definitely eat here again. Warm cozy atmosphere.

Great local Italian restaurant with delicious food and wonderful staff. If you are in the area, must stop and at least try a pizza!

The most awesome food and service, they even seated me without a reservation on a Friday evening early. The waitress was knowledgable and attentive. A hidden hole in the wall gem with great food! Their escargot is fantastic and the tarragon ravioli with lobster, a special that night, was fantastic! They even went above and beyond when packing left overs and i asked for more bread sticks to go and received them! Great place and reasonable pricing. read more

Our favorite date night spot. My husband and I love sharing the calamari, two pasta dishes and a dessert. Their house salad and dressing is delicious. read more

Service was great. Food was delicious. I grew up in the kitchen at Luigi's helping my aunt uncle run the kitchen and I always tell my staff how wonderful the food special the pizza was So for our company Christmas party this year I chose to take everybody to Luigi's for dinner. I let them order from the menu from stakes to pasta. Everything was outstanding. Our waitress was wonderful. She answered all our questions. I can't say enough about this almost historic restaurant come early and make a reservation Because they are always busy. read more

Charming Lake area vintage ambiance. A fave haunt in my teens in the mid-60's that my BFF & I just revisited. In the neighborhood, the two of us walked in about 5:00 on a Friday. They were starting to get busy & asked if we had a reservation. (No) But the staff was very friendly & found us a table. We enjoyed sharing a few short bits of Luigi's history with our waiter--some of it news on both sides. The house salad w balsamic dressing was a generous serving of very fresh, baby greens/veg mix. We chose the top of the list "Luigi's" pie with sesame crust--SO good! It was a bit noisy--hard to avoid in such a small place). We had declined the offer of a table in the remote back room, but nice that that's an option. I do think, though. that a place asking for reservations & with a slightly upscale menu (this is more than just the corner pizza joint of my youth;) should have linen tablecloths--not vinyl. (Come on! Not that many tables to cover;) OK, maybe just consider that a nostalgic nod to the Happy Days? We'll be back Sorry I didn't take a photo. read more

Yes, we have eaten here a few times and its always a friendly atmosphere. Great waitstaff and the food is exceptional. We will definitely be making our way back. read more

I am struggling to determine how this location has such a high rating. I understand it has been in the community for decades, love that, and supporting local. I have tried it multiple times wanting to at least like it little bit, after the most recent experience I just cannot justify it. Service-I know many restaurants are understaffed. Therefore those working are overwhelmed, I get it. I really try to show some grace. However, when you try multiple times to flag your server down and are ignored, when they are clearly irritated as soon as you're seated, It is hard not to feel uncomfortable, and like you're a burden on them. There were not enough please and thank yous I could offer to soften our serve up. While the manager was kind, it didn't make up for the clear displeasure of the wait staff. Drinks-stick to absolute basics here. Even basic cocktails were not made properly. Food-there are places you go where you have a safe item. Like pizza or a burger because it's hard to make those taste bad. This place has become that place. Likely pizza only. I have tried pasta several times here, it is boxed pasta always over cooked mush. Just because there is mass quantity on the plate, it doesn't make up for bad flavor, no flavor and lack of seasoning. arancini is good, we had a hiccup at first attempt coming out still cold in the middle, second attempt was better. Lamb chops overall table enjoyed. Pizza again..safe here. Michigan cherry chicken was extremely sweet. The overall consensus at the table was we couldn't escape fast enough, very unlikely to return. read more

Not near as good as it used to be. Lamb chops very dry overcooked last visit. Overpriced for what you get.

We were unaware that they only take reservations, which makes sense since it is a small dining room. They were still able to accommodate my husband and I at the bar. But the food was just not as good as we remember it. Certain things were better than others. read more

I've been coming to Luigi's my whole life or so it seems. It's a favorite spot. A destination dinner place for this Grosse Pointer. I like the drive down Jefferson to Luigi's on a sunny day. It's an oldie and a goodie. I like the bread baskets, I love their dinner salads with red onions and sunflower seeds. I love their escargot and toasted points. They do it the old school way. I like old school. Until last night I had always ordered pasta at Luigi's this visit we went for a pizza pie. It was very nice and get this even better cold the next day. So my advice is: eat here, it's worth the drive, make a reservation, order the pizza or the pasta and order the wine. You only have this moment! Mangiare! read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant - Pizza with parm crust - Pizza Near Me - Harrison Township, Michigan

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Luigi's is an absolutely fantastic Italian spot, tucked away in HTP! One of my long-time local faves! The intimate, dimmed setting makes for a romantic, cozy date night or memorable evening with family. Their staff is always so attentive and welcoming! We've had the same server the last few times (can't recall her name) and she's fantastic! The calamari and salmon bites are solid appetizers, along with the hot, pillowy, amazing garlic bread! There are so many phenomenal entrees, you can't go wrong. Some of my favorites are the perch, pollo formaggio, and chicken parmesan. Their huge portions will definitely leave you with some yummy leftovers! Of course you have to save room for their luscious and delightful homemade tiramisu! It's small and charming which also means reservations are a must. FYI- if you are making a same-day reso, they do close their online portal after 2:30p, so you will just need to call them for availability that day read more

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I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Everything was so fantastic that I almost forgot to take a picture ... but I managed one of the last few bites of my 8oz filet! It was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. How have I never been here before?! It's dimly lit but in a classic kind of way. Red and white checkered tablecloths give it an old world feel and the booths are adorable! We were approached by the staff a few times, wanting to make sure everything met our expectations. We were so happy announce that this meal exceeded them! Exceptional! Cannot wait to go back! read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant - 8oz Filet ~ side of linguine with meat sauce - Pizza Near Me - Harrison Township, Michigan

AMAZING!! This place hasn't changed at all over the years and I love that. They are consistently great and never disappoint. Although it's small, they move pretty quick and everything is top notch - food, services atmosphere read more

Wish I could say this review would be better. Don't even think of going without a reservation. you'd think this was a 5 star Michelin grade place. No! The best part are the waitresses, very kind, attentive and quick. Manager in and out of back room trying to look attentive with this clip board, checking to see who was still there. We had their pizza, very basic, crust underwhelming, toppings seemed scant, if you are charging 18 bucks for a medium pizza, but some good on it, otherwise your just eating dough. suggest eating in back room, not so close and bundled together, main dining room is congested. Probably won't be back. read more

Well, it's not often I have had an unpleasant experience here, as LUIGI'S is our favorite Italian go to. However last night was the exception, and the reason I'm reporting this, is I want the owners to understand how disorienting last night's experience was. From the time we sat down we felt like we were rushed. Not just our server but all the servers were running around in a rush. Our server was nice and did fine, but she and the bus staff gave us a feeling of hurry up. Mind you, we are probably the quickest patrons this restaurant has ever seen. So for us to feel rushed, this was not our imagination. Food is five stars as usual, just wanted to relax a little bit, but that did not happen last night. Will still give this restaurant for if not five stars, because I am sure they were correct us. read more

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We have been here a few times. And the food is always amazing! Service was great ! You won't be disappointed! read more

Service is amazing and the food is always outstanding. I typically order off the daily specials but the lamb chops and veal Ala Oglio are also favorites. Best house salad dressing. Our favorite spot for really great meals as well as a great selection of wine. read more

This place is consistently amazing. We sat in a booth instead of the barstool, and it was nice to face each other and talk. I ordered appetizers for dinner and I'm so happy I. read more

I don't understand the positive reviews. The place had an old, musty smell to it. Kind of ruins your appetite. Our server was cold and indifferent, absent for most of our meal. The chicken Marsala I had- it was obvious to me as someone who has had chicken Marsala everywhere- was made with extremely cheap wine. I'm talking like Holland House they sell at Meijer $2.89 a bottle cheap. The pasta side was lukewarm and the noodles were overcooked. There is much better Italian in the area. Won't be back. read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant has gone from one of our favorites to a sad disappointment lately. We love the food and staff, but since covid its either reservations only or an hour wait when tables are wide open and the lots empty. The same older male host is always not polite and we are only ever turned away when he works which is odd. It a shame because we truly love Luigis, but when you are constantly turned away even late on a weeknight multiple tomes we sadly must move on Thank god Terrys Terrace hooked us up! read more

If you have more than 4 people reservation over the phone only. Ordered an appetizer, never arrived. Kids liked the pizza, thats not that hard to do.. Chicken was good. but pasta was straight from the box. Handed the plate of pasta back. the empty flavorless calories were not worth the 26 i spent. You are paying four star prices but are receiving 3 star (at best) food. You can get the same, if not better at a chain restaurant. read more

Apparently, the customer is not always right. The 4 of us sat down, and we knew what we wanted to order. But, the waitress told us that she wanted to only take the drink order. We asked if we she could take our food order, but she said she'd come back for the food order later. It took a few minutes, but we got water and place settings. After about 10, we got our drinks, and we were expecting to place the food order. But, once again, the waitress said she'd be back later to take the food order! My wife got upset about this second delay, but the waitress told us that she had just gotten 4 tables seated, which still doesn't explain why not taking our food order was somehow helping the situation. She could have easily have taken the order the first (or second) time, like literally any other server who's ever waited on me. She ended up finding another waitress to take our order, and the rest of the evening was what we've come to expect from Luigi's. The antipasto is robust, with high quality meat and cheese, and a rich vinaigrette. The bread basket has a nice selection of packaged and freshly baked bread. The pizza is how pizza is supposed to be: a nice chew to the crust, but the right amount of sauce that sings with San Marzano tomatoes and seasoning. But, boy oh boy, the weird service we got today certainly puts a damper on what should have been a great experience. read more

Luigi's Original Restaurant - Half pepperoni, half ham, and soon to be all gone. - Pizza Near Me - Harrison Township, Michigan

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I almost don't want to write this up because they get enough business. Was taken out for a celebration last night. We had a table for 5. They have a section for larger parties. It was extremely noisy in this section. That's the only reason for 4 stars. Our waitress was very friendly. We love great service! She delivered and she was able to answer questions about the menu. My partner and I decided to go with all small plates. It's a wonderful option and they have great options. He lived the Luigi style lamb chops. I had the peppered shrimp. Not a big fan of cream sauce, but these were prepared well with toast points. We also had roasted asparagus, calamari, and sautéed artichokes. Everything was delicious including my Old Fashioned. We plan to come back on a less busy day or night. The unexpected acoustics of this room causes voices, particularly shrill ones to carry. They could use noise dampening boards on the ceiling and walls. They are relatively cheap. All said, excellent food and service! read more

I always order carry out .. but their pizza .. wow .. unmatched by any other, the crust is .. and I like extra lite sauce .. it only comes in round, but we look at each other, hoping the others are full so we can get the last piece .. always polite over the phone, it's always hot, and delicious, good to the very last bite, I've never been disappointed, only that they don't make an extra large round, hands down by far my number one favorite round pizza .. all the toppings are fresh, delicious & the perfect combination no matter what combination you order. Thank you Luigi's .. your round pizza is the best anywhere around .. thank you !! read more