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    Luigia

    4.0 (73 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Miss B.

    Oh wow! This place exceeds all expectations. The food! The wine! The ambiance! The service! I'd give it ten stars. Bravo :)

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    Benjamin K.

    Very good Italian food and great atmosphere ! Super lively on a wintery Sunday at lunch time, but space is large and we scored a table for 12 in the airy, modern open space despite the fact they do not take reservations Family friendly, and lots of options to order from. Busy busy busy so some wait to get our food but the babyfoot table and the arcade games kept the kids busy. A good option in the neighborhood.

    Lance N.

    Overall great flavor, and friendly staff. If I lived in Geneva I would definitely go back again. Love to try some of their other dishes.

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    Tono M.

    Absolutely delicious! We were looking for quality Italian and pizza and this was the spot. We got there early and were seated right away, the place was busy the entire time we were there. It's a family friendly (lots of kids and activity) place though it was great for adults too. The pizza, classic margherita, was fantastic. Light and crispy, flavorful crust and sauce. We also had tiramisu which was equally delicious. The service was efficient and pleasant. A great experience.

    Yujin M.

    3.5 stars for the food, 0 stars for the service. And that 0 star for the service is a culmination of -2 stars for the maitre d' and 2 stars for our waiter. I'm generally non-confrontational but the attitude we received here was unacceptable, and I ended up storming out of the restaurant after arguing with the maitre d'. SERVICE Our buzzer device notifying us when our table was ready seemed to be a little bit glitchy, so I went up to make sure that we hadn't missed our turn. The maitre d' stared me down, and told me curtly that "if it didn't buzz, it's not your turn." I explained that I knew how the buzzers work, but wasn't sure if ours was working properly, and if she couldn't just check our place in the queue for us. With a thoroughly annoyed expression, she snatched the buzzer, and condescendingly demonstrate how the buzzer system works as if I was a naughty five year old that refused to learn. Whatever, we eventually got our table. Upon receiving our check at the end of the meal, we realized that they had charged us CHF8 for mineral water. First of all, CHF8 for water?? I don't care where it's from, that's a scam. Second, we had specfically asked our waiter for tap water, which he had acknowledged. Understanding that there could be mistakes, we pointed it out to the maitre d' (you have to pay at the front, not at your table). She refused to take it off our tab, saying that even if they did make a mistake we drank it and therefore would have to pay for it. She went on to lecture us that mineral water was better for you anyway (who is she to tell me I shouldn't be filling my own body with industrial water?!). Her attitude was absolutely deplorable, with her demanding "what do you want me to do about it?" and trying to dismiss our presence by turning away from us. We eventually called our waiter over and got our CHF8 back, but not without leaving a really bad taste in our mouths. FOOD It's really unfortunate that the food review has to be relegated to the end, but by the end of the evening, I barely remembered what the food tasted like. Which is all the more unfortunate, because when I dig past the horrible lady, I recall the food being really quite good. We had two pizzas (a margherita pizza and a strombolli), and the dough was actually really good. the margherita had mozzerella cheese slices that looked really fresh, but in order for the cheese to keep it's shape, they had waited until the pizza had cooled, and it came out a bit lukewarm. The sausage on the strombolli was very flavorful, and I particularly liked that, despite the wetness of the ingredients, the dough didn't turn out to be overly soggy. My dish was the house-made gnocchi, which had a wonderful texture, but was otherwise simply good hearty pasta in tomato sauce and cheese that probably didn't warrant the CHF21.50 price tag. The desserts were also wonderful, and absolutely huge. They're a bit pricey at around CHF10-15, but definitely big enough to share. I don't know what their policies are on number of orders per table, but as long as it's allowed, I would probably share a pizza/entree and go for dessert. But then again, service-wise, my experience at Luigia isn't something I'm looking forward to repeating anytime soon.

    Tammam S.

    My favorite pizza place in Geneva. I love to have the italica pizza. And dont miss out on the nutella desert. No reservations, just show up and wait (which can be 30+minutes sometimes) The service is not top notch, but honest, i dont care, i go to luigia's for the food, which never disappoints.

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    Victoria C.

    I'm giving it 4 stars because the pizza is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of delicious options for you to choose from! I went there in a group of 4 on a Saturday night and we waited for 40min at the bar to be seated, since they don't take reservations. I'd advise to arrive early if you want to be seated soon. Good wine selection and friendly staff. If you are like me (I don't eat a lot) share your pizza with someone, I found it to be a very generous portion!

    my caesar salad with chicken, those big breads are giant croutons...skip those and order a foccacia
    Lisa S.

    I heard great things about this place and I regret that it was so hot outside I could not eat pasta but opted for a sald instead. It was a grilled chicken caeser salad and it was perfect, no dressing on it, I used the oil and vinegar from the table. The chicken was melt in your mouth and everything else was great. We also ate a rosemary foccacia that was outstanding. The pizzas around me looked fabulous so I can't wait to come back. Its a bit tucked away on the street so when walking there make sure you look down the corridors so you dont pass it up. The waiter was super friendly. I have heard that they take no reservations and there is usually a wait. Lunch time right at noon and the place is yours. You are eating as the place starts to fill up. My daughter ate pasta here and told me it was like tha pasta we ate in Italy so I will be back for sure.

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    14 years ago

    A little tough to find but worth it. High energy happening place with very good food. Never saw bartenders work as fast or hard.

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    11 years ago

    Excellent spot. Pizza s great, so is pasta. Service impeccable! Last but not least child friendly.

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    11 years ago

    Went thrice, still didn't get the soul of it, Maybe its just me . The portions are minute.Pizza is excellent though.

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    13 years ago

    Great place to eat Italian food. By far, my favorite in Geneva. Service is good though a little bit pricey.

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    Be ready to wait a bit in line, they don't take reservations and it's packed but totally worth the wait (with an aperol spritz).

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