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| - I have driven past Luigi's hundreds of times and read the mixed reviews here on Yelp and elsewhere, but on Friday I was out with the kids, with whom pizza and pasta is always a hit, so this time we finally stopped in. They were busy, but we didn't have to wait for a table.
Unfortunately, we waited a while for the busy server and for our appetizers (although the entrees came out very shortly after the apps). The dough knots were well baked, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, with a golden brown, buttery finish and topped with parmesan. Good appetizer. The garlic cheese bread came out about 10 minutes after the knots. If it had been 8 minutes, it would have been perfect -- it was a tad overcooked. The marinara dipping sauce for both appetizers was fresh and thick, if a bit heavy on the garlic. .
The kids ordered their $2 entrees (yes, I said $2 kids' meals!!!) -- buttery pasta and an individual cheese pizza (the sausage was $0.50 extra). The blood orange Italian soda was refreshing on this mild summer evening. I had a 12" sausage & tomato pizza. The cornbread-based crust was crispy and the tomatoes were fresh if not plentiful. This pizza is more than enough for two people; I brought half home for my wife.
One star for fresh ingredients, one star for $2 kids' meals, one star for a 4/5* pizza and one for the excellent desserts (you can tell they're a sister restaurant to Hubbard Ave.). If you're expecting gourmet Italian, you'll be disappointed; for casual dining with a good variety and value for families, Luigi's hits the spot.
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