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Luigi's Pizza Parlor

3.8 (852 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Not a lot of ingredients and didn't look like it was baked long enough tonight. Luigi's I would say today was not your best effort.
Ken S.

Normally Luigi does a great job with my boulevard Pizza. Unfortunately, tonight Sunday evening maybe that was the reason but this one looks like the pizza was undercooked ingredients didn't go to the edge and it was a stretch Pizza from a medium size. Luigi's tonight was not your best, but I know you can do better!

Alisha B.

I popped into Luigi's to kill some time before an event next door and ended up having such a great little experience. I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered a drink. Shoutout to the bartender who was super sweet and helped me craft the perfect margarita combo (we mixed strawberry and mango and it was chef's kiss... so good I had two!. I didn't get a chance to order food myself, but the event I was attending served pizza from Luigi's, so I snagged a quick taste. Even just that small bite had me wanting more, which is exactly why I'll be back! I want to actually sit down, relax, and dive into a full meal next time. The vibe of the place really stood out too. It felt like a true local gem, the kind of spot where regulars keep coming back for good reason. Can't wait to return and experience more of what they've got to offer.

Cheesy Garlic Bread
Molly A.

Sacramento classic right here. If you want a consistently great pizza, look no further than Luigi's. There is something for everyone here. My teens love the garlic bread and wings. Me and my oldest are die hard fans of the boulevard pizza. It never misses. And the ranch here is my all time favorite. The vibes are always on point. Locals frequent the joint for a bite and drink. Lots of families enjoying themselves. And the staff are always friendly and staying on top of the customers needs.

Yum
Courtney O.

I checked out Luigi's for the first time last night after checking out Community Shop Class next door. My husband loves Luigi's and was craving pizza so this was the perfect place. I loved the old Italian pizzeria mafia feel when we walked in - you can tell this place is loved by the locals and there is a reason why it has been around for so many years - since the 1950's I believe! We ordered the Goes with Beer pizza and the Mama Mia sampler - everything was really good! We especially liked the pizza and the sampler wings. My daughter devoured the mozzarella sticks and wings! They offer $7 cocktails and $5 margaritas all summer! They even have an area with pinball machines and a room in the back for larger parties. Staff were very friendly and you could tell they really loved their jobs! I want to come back and try their pastas and salads! Luigi's is down the street from my work so we will definitely be back soon! Check them out!

Pepperoni
Ginger D.

After trying this pizza at a YEE event I ordered it on DoorDash! It didn't disappoint. It came hot, delicious and affordable! Let me tell you- the ranch is freaking amazing!!!! I ordered a small pepperoni and garlic bread. I thought I was ordering cheesy garlic bread but I messed up! Nonetheless it was all amazing! Deff need to go check this place out in person next! Thanks Luigi's!

Irina R.

This pizza place is sooooooo gooooooood!!!! Definitely 5 stars for the kind staff & the taste of the food. I had to take off one star for them lacking a changing table in the bathroom, the hour long wait for the food, and it being really noisy in the restaurant (they don't have too much control over the noise, but that was just a down side I wanted to include). Their ranch is also sooooo delicious! Will definitely come back here!

Antipasti Salad
Rachel K.

A local pizza joint with history. Luigi's is listed as Sacramento's first pizza parlor and has been around since 1953. There's street parking in the area and walking in is like taking a step back in time. The walls are decorated with art, murals and neons and the whole vibe is welcoming, comfortable, and old school pizza parlor. They even have a collection of pinball machines in the back. I ordered at the bar and found a table. The green chairs at the hightops were surprisingly comfortable. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh- the portions also seemed generous and the prices were fair. I ordered meatballs with marinara ($6), artichoke Jalapeno dip ($6), a Large Antipasto Salad ($9.50), a Large Pepperoni pizza ($25) and a small Boulevard pizza ($22). The meatballs came with three generously sized meatballs with plenty of sauce- these would be great with garlic bread or over pasta. The Artichoke dip was flavorful and came with fresh pizza dough strips to dip. It has a good spice level and plenty of artichoke pieces. The antipasto salad was a good size, definitely shareable, and had a nice variety of toppings. There were toppings I haven't had in an antipasto elsewhere like roasted red peppers and artichoke pieces. The pepperoni pizza had a good amount of pepperoni and cheese, but wasn't our favorite. The crust on this large pizza seemed a bit different than the small pizza we got. The Boulevard was my favorite of the two pizzas, the crust on this one seemed better and they loaded it with toppings. On both pizzas it seemed like there were crunchy bits (we think it may have been cornmeal used on the pizza paddle?) but they detracted from the experience and made it a bit tougher to enjoy the pizza. I learned that they make all their dressings in house and they sell small and large containers of ranch to take home with your food. They also have plenty of space for groups, including a party room in the back, past the arcade games. They also sell merch that you can wear back to the restaurant for a discount on your meal, which is cute for regulars. I was super happy to try this slice of Sacramento history and I'd stop by again when in the area. I also heard the sandwiches are great, so that will have to happen.

Abby C.

I stopped by Luigi's Pizza Parlor after wrapping up a Yelp event with Shop Class next door, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to end the night. The moment you walk in, you're hit with the mouthwatering smell of fresh pizza being made. Since it was late, we opted for takeout, and I went home with: - Boulevard Pizza (SML - $22) - Buffalo Wings ( 1/2 pound) Let me tell you... So. Good. You can really taste the freshness in every bite, and the fact that so many ingredients are made in-house, from the meatballs to the ranch dip, is a huge bonus for me. The small pizza was way more than enough for one person. I ended up stretching it into dinner that night, plus lunch and dinner the next day and it still tasted just as good. There's plenty of indoor seating if you want to dine in, and the decor gives off a classic, retro pizza house vibe that I loved. They've also got a full bar, which is where I spent most of my time, while I waited for my order. Let me just say, you cannot beat their $5 margaritas. The staff were also all so kind and welcoming and I'm so glad I decided to stop by! I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Next time, I'm bringing friends and I know they'll love it just as much as I did.

Created my own topping something new to me.

Our first time coming there. Place is small but a good size. Pizza was great wasn't too burnt. Service was good.

Luigi Special with green onion
Roderick C.

Food is good. Staff and service were very nice. It wasn't terribly busy. Your typical restaurant ambiance.

We chose to dine in at Luigi's after 2 awesome pizzas on Mother's Day. We had a beef/mushroom and a pep, takeout. Both were awesome. Those two pizzas encouraged my Mom to call me today, about grabbing some dinner together at the restaurant. Sounds great. She preordered two pizzas, about 20-30 mins before we arrived. Upon walking in- the restaurant was empty, as we were on the extremely early side of dinner. Bartender was on the phone w a customer, guys in the kitchen were presumably making pizzas, lots of laughing. A good time was being had. Great to let off steam before service. I get it. I could see a few tickets up, but not busy for takeout yet either. Another server came, got us some additions to our order and drinks. Very helpful, great service. We sit down and wait for our order. Then wait. Then wait. After a while, the pizzas come out - both in boxes, not on a pan like I expected. TBF, who really cares - we were hungry. I open the first pie - a Luigi Special, and was pretty surprised to see how it was made. I mean, C'mon. I've had great pizzas here before plenty of times, and this one just looked like an IDGAF special. I like crispy pizzas, but parts of this were completely dried out or just missing like the bottom corner of the pizza. The second one was a beef and mushroom - and it was a far cry from what we had for takeout on Mother's Day. Toppings were scarce, and just looked rushed by the color of the dough and zero color on the bottom. This one looked and tasted very rushed. We also got the Caesar. Brown lettuce leaves, and some of the iceberg pieces near the core had that pink color to it. Didn't want to bother asking them to refire anything, we were really hungry and didn't want to wait even longer. All of it was really mediocre. It was really disappointing today, and that sucks because this place usually is really, really good. Mother's Day afternoon - fantastic. Today around 4pm, terrible.

Rebecca A.

Came in on a busy Saturday evening, ordered an antipasto salad and meat lovers pizza. The salad was pretty mediocre but the pizza definitely redeemed it. It was full of flavor and the crust was divine ~ crispy, buttery, and thin (but not so thin it collapses ya know?) We had to wait 45 minutes or so for the pizza but that's to be expected on a weekend. We didn't order drinks but noticed they have $5-$7 cocktails!

Boulevard pizza
Katrina R.

I really wanted to love this place, especially with how friendly and welcoming the staff were customer service was definitely on point! Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered The Boulevard pizza and was pretty disappointed it just didn't have that fresh, flavorful taste I was expecting it was so thin like cardboard the bell peppers weren't cut correctly . The meatballs, though, were the highlight of the meal perfectly seasoned and tender. I also had a beer on tap, which was nice, but overall the food just didn't match the great service. Hoping next time the pizza comes out better!

Luigi special add onion. Crust soggy like wet sponge

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I lived around the corner for 10 years and I never passed it ucant go wrong with his food.

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Make your crusts crispier! Otherwise absolutely delicious pizza. Best in Sacramento! Wings are so juicy and crispy, perfecto!

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Love this place!! Pizza is great and employees are so nice. Great value and quality. Highly recommend!!

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Ask the Community - Luigi's Pizza Parlor

What are the vegan options? Are any of the pizza sauces vegan? Really want to try the new Luigi's.

Personally, I didn’t find Luigi’s enjoyable. I have had better pizza from Papa Murphy’s!!!

How long is the store closed for? It's been "temporarily closed for deep cleaning" for several weeks now.

3/1/2019 - Luigi's is open! Open 7 days a week. Our hours are 11a to 9p Sunday - Wednesday, and 11a to 10p Thursday - Saturday.

Is Luigi's still open? I have found information on the web that says it's closed permanently.

3/1/2019 - Luigi's is open! Open 7 days a week. Our hours are 11a to 9p Sunday - Wednesday, and 11a to 10p Thursday - Saturday.

Why have they been closed?

We closed to complete a deep clean and brightening up of the dining room and bar. We now have a custom bar, a dedicated arcade room, and more dining room seating. Please stop by and check it out. We are open 7 days a week. Our hours are 11a to 9p… 

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I wasn't expecting good Italian food in Sacramento, so when a colleague suggested this place for…read moredinner, I agreed. Im also not much an Italian food fan really. Crazy I say this as I was in a serious relationship once with an Italian lol. I know I sound like a miserable wretched human being, but its quite ubiquitous and a lot of it is not too hard to make. But I do like a good pizza and there are Italian dishes I like (ones I cannot make like Sardinian wild boar or squid ink pasta). First, this dining room is gorgeous, the bar space is really nice. Saw a handsome gent in a nice suit sitting at the bar, which was a nice accessory to an already elegant and dare I say sexy bar? I had a drink here and then our party moved to a table when everyone arrived. My colleague did us the favor and ordered some antipasti dishes for us and made good choices. The carpaccio was great (and I loved the grana padano cheese - one that I can have) and also enjoyed the tartara di tonno - which is seared ahi tuna. Both with copious amounts of arugula (my favorite). Great choices as I love raw anything that's well made. Since it was Tuesday, one of my colleagues ordered the pasta trio which is a special for Tuesdays. No idea if it was any good, but colleague cleaned the plate. My other colleague ordered the risotto (which looked great and I love risotto and can make it myself), large portion size and she had a good portion leftover for another meal. I had the branzino in crosta. The portion size for my dish was ridiculous. Fish was decent, but I have had better (in Italy fresh caught). Rooted veggies were probably my favorite (I'm a rabbit and love veggies) and the grilled polenta was so-so. My colleagues ordered panna cotta al limone and it was excellent. I am used to a denser consistency panna cotta and this one was lighter one but well made. I love limoncello or anything with lemons, so this was just lovely. There is only one kind of tiramisu (more pudding style) I like which is made by North Italia and the one here likely was the traditional tiramisu so I declined to get dessert. Overall, a very good choice for a business dinner. Food was good. I deducted one star because I am not much into chain restaurants and prefer to support mom and pop type places. I deducted another star because the service was so SLOW and while we ordered some sparkling for the table, some of us did not get still water and I recall not having much water to drink and its summer. Also, I think the New Yorker in me just doesnt have much patience, but it does seem the cadence here was a different speed I am used to. I'd definitely return to have a few cocktails at the bar, and come back for their HH specials too. This location is in a beautiful setting and I'd come back just to sit at the bar and quietly ogle which cutie might show up...

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