I see why Luigi's 418 is one of my uncles and friends go to place! Do not let the small sign and dark windows fool you, this is the spot for authentic and delicious Italian cuisine--and in all places, yes, Leavenworth, KS! We had to wait for about 20 minutes for a table, but it went quick. We were sat with the best server that kept our water glasses full and checked on us regularly. I checked out the menu and decided to go with the spinach lasagna and minestrone to start. If I would have known how large the soup was I would have just gone with the lasagna! The minestrone was very healthy on the tomato, but topped with tons of vegetables! It was pipping hot, so it made it difficult to eat right away. Once it cooled down it was so delicious! This was not your canned Minestrone soup! So full of flavor and not super salty. I could have just had this as a meal, so I tried to save some room for my spinach lasagna. Wow and wow and wow! Again a very large portion that did not skip on flavor or seasoning. Every bite was so amazing! I only got a few bites in before my stomach told me to stop! I did manage to try my uncle's seafood pasta which was super rich and heavy; but again super flavorful. I liked that the portions were generous, but they did not skip on the seasoning. Again I see why this is a favorite! I will be back when I am in the area again!! A must!! read more

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We finally checked Luigi's 418 off our list. After all, how could we pass up Italian food in the heart of America? I love great pasta and never can pass up delicious bread! The menu had some fun specials like the Luigi and the OBG, and if you leave hungry after ordering one of those, that is on you! The pasta was tasty, although it looked like spaghetti had been promoted to "Employee of the Month" and assigned to just about every dish. They also have a nice bar area and a small outdoor patio that would be a great spot to enjoy a meal when the weather cooperates. Now, the service... the tables around us got the fresh-ground pepper and grated cheese treatment. We just sat there wondering if we had accidentally ordered the "self-serve" package. By the time our food arrived, the plates were hot enough to suggest they had enjoyed a little extra vacation under the heat lamp, and my shrimp had definitely spent a few extra minutes on that journey. With restaurant prices these days, I always ask myself one question: "Could I make this at home?" If the answer is yes, then the service and overall experience have to make dining out worth it. What about you? What makes dining out for you? Overall, I am not sure I would go back for the pasta, but I would absolutely give Luigi's another shot for the pizza. They looked delicious coming out of the kitchen, and we are always on the hunt for a great Italian pie. Who knows... maybe the pizza is where Luigi really shines! read more

Luigi's 418 - Special: Luigi - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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We have tried really hard to keep giving this restaurant chances because the food itself is actually very good, and my mom genuinely loves this place. We order takeout because she's older and has difficulty getting around, so takeout is easier for her. Unfortunately, almost every single takeout order we've placed has had an issue -- missing items, wrong items, forgotten desserts, etc. Tonight was the final straw. Once again, we got home and realized an item we paid for (our cake) was missing, so my husband had to drive all the way back to the restaurant while the rest of our food sat at home getting cold. My mom called to politely explain that this has been an ongoing issue, but the owner repeatedly talked over her instead of listening. I then got on the phone myself and stayed calm and respectful while trying to explain that this wasn't an isolated incident. While I was still speaking to her on the phone, my husband arrived at the restaurant to pick up the missing cake. According to him, after he walked in and explained he was there for the missing item, the owner tossed the phone onto the counter and told him to talk to me while she went to get the cake. Rather than finishing the conversation professionally, she walked away and left an employee to continue the call instead. I even respectfully asked the employee if I could please continue speaking with the owner because I genuinely wanted to calmly explain our concerns as long-time customers. I was not yelling or being disrespectful. However, I was repeatedly refused and the owner would not come back to the phone. When my husband received the cake, the interaction became even more unprofessional. According to him, the cake was tossed onto the counter from several feet away hard enough that the lid popped open. At that point, tensions were understandably high on both sides. The frustrating part is that we were never calling looking for handouts, free food, or anything extra. We genuinely wanted to make the owner aware of recurring problems that continue happening with takeout orders because we actually liked supporting this restaurant and wanted things to improve. I fully understand restaurants get busy and mistakes happen sometimes. But when the same issues happen repeatedly, and customer concerns are met with defensiveness, avoidance, and hostility instead of accountability or even a simple apology, it becomes extremely frustrating. We truly wanted to continue supporting this place because we did enjoy the food, but after tonight's experience, we won't be returning. *UPDATE* I would like to respectfully clarify a few inaccuracies in your response. This is actually my first time ever leaving a review for your restaurant. I also checked my Google review history, and there are no Google reviews from me for your business. Additionally, the situation you referenced from four months ago involving sauce was not me either. I consistently order the same meal each time - the Tour with extra fettuccine, extra rolls, and dessert, so I believe there may be confusion with another customer. My mother was polite during the phone call and was simply trying to explain that we have experienced repeated issues with missing items from our takeout orders over time. From the beginning of the conversation, however, the interaction immediately felt defensive, and we were repeatedly talked over instead of being allowed to explain the concern. When I got on the phone, I also remained respectful and calm. I repeatedly tried to explain that this was not simply about one dessert, but about a recurring pattern of issues with our takeout orders. I even politely asked multiple times to please let me explain because I genuinely felt unheard during the conversation. I also want to clarify that the employee did not sound as though he was "almost in tears," nor did my husband observe that while he was inside the restaurant. Throughout the interaction, I even offered to call back later or wait until you were available because I genuinely wanted to have a calm and respectful conversation regarding the ongoing concerns. At no point were we looking for free food, compensation, or handouts. We were simply trying to make you aware of recurring issues because we genuinely enjoyed supporting your restaurant and hoped those issues would improve. I fully understand mistakes happen in restaurants. What made this experience disappointing was not just the missing item itself, but the way the concerns were handled afterward. Being talked over, having the phone abruptly handed off, and being refused the opportunity to continue the conversation respectfully made the interaction feel very unprofessional and dismissive. read more

Great beer selection...good food. I went to meet up with a colleague of mine, and it was a good spot for it at 5p.m. on a Friday. The service was great. Our server, Bryce, got to us pretty quickly, allowed us to think our orders and got us our drinks and refills. He was great. The ambiance is pretty nice. Not overly quiet and naturally lit. There are various sizes tables, a front dining area, a space in the back for larger groups, and a bar. I had the Luigi special. It was a spaghetti pasta with marinara sauce and lots of meat. The portion was pretty good sized. More than enough for 1.5 stomachs - very generous. There a lot of parking both lot and street parking for patrons of Luigi's. Great experience. read more

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Like Amy R. my family has given this place several chances and today is the THIRD time in a ROW that they have given the poorest of service. It took FIVE people to "find" my order in the kitchen - it was still cooking, which they could've just said. EVERY time I carry out an order I am ignored not once but several times by several different "employees." I will never patronize this restaurant again and I suggest NO ONE ELSE DOES EITHER!! read more

If you are looking for a solid dining option in Leavenworth I would recommend Luigi's 418! The menu is extensive and customer service was on point. We dined in for my birthday as we were looking for a kid friendly restaurant that had options my boys would enjoy too. We ordered a variety of items, but the tour really stood out! I love a variety plate. The portions were also so large we ended up taking home another meal just in leftovers. The fresh bread and oil dip served with our meal was also amazing. Everyone loved it. Overall, a great spot conveniently located in Leavenworth if you have an Italian craving. read more

Luigi's 418 - Tour ( Chicken parm, fettuccine, meat lasagna) - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

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Huge portions and very inexpensive. Great lasagna! We ate there twice while traveling. We both ate spaghetti and three drinks and shared a tirimisu which was fantastic and our bill was only $65. I think that is cheap!It is noisy especially the back room where they often have parties with large groups. read more

Great place, down to earth, sat at the bar and JT hooked us up with excellent service and great recommendations. We met the owner; I love that she is there to support her team. read more

Luigi's 418 - Tiramisu, Coffee and Jamison - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

the food was above average, the service was impeccable, tell dylan he needs a raise! he was ON IT and had the nicest smile. the ambiance was chill, and right across from us was a family who all ordered their own pizza thinking they were single serve so warning to next customer check menu. read more

Ordered takeout. Thought I lucked out when they saidy order was ready when I got in... apparently not that lucky. Handed me an incomplete order....when asked where my second pizza was, "you had a second pizza?" My son in-law said that's not uncommon... they had it happen the last time they ordered so it's ... irksome. My daughter loves the ravioli, tho, so there's that. Pizza was fair...great beer pie, tho. read more

It was busy but we were able to immediately sit at the bar and order dinner there. They brought us delicious hot bread with an awesome dipping olive oil sauce. We had a Caesar salad and a margarita pizza. Great food great service. The place was noisy but we could still carry on a conversation. read more

Love, love,love, the garlic oil and bread appetizer. Seriously the best ever. Could make a meal of it. Other food is not as memorable but OMG, bread, olive oil topping and a little wine before a movie is amazing! read more

Good news first: Lovely service, intriguing menu, good gluten free options, creamy and delicious blue cheese dressing on the Italian side salads, comfortable but a tad noisy atmosphere, and a great variety of beers....all good. However, I am a spaghetti carbonara aficionado of sorts....and have mastered my own recipe as well. When you are truly hungry, there is no food as heavenly! Luigi's had it as a special, which normally means it is a dish the chef is particularly proud of. However, the sauce which makes carbonara is not an Alfredo Sauce, nor can it be made with tiny bacon bits. Angel Hair pasta is not the best option either. I was really hungry, and I was a bit disappointed. The chef's idea of mixing Marinara with Alfredo Sauce is creative but a fail: it erases the good notes of each, and leaves us with an unpleasant result. I applaud the effort though! read more

In terms of Leavenworth, this is a solid option. I wouldn't say the food is at the level of other Italian establishments in Kansas City, but if you're in the mood and don't want to drive down south, Luigi's is for you. The bread service and my side salad arrived very quickly. The side salad had a great lettuce blend and some veggie toppings which I really appreciated. The bread service left some to be desired - the vinaigrette to dip in was good, but the bread reminded me more of a Hawaiian roll with garlic on top. Dinner portions were HUGE and could easily be shared or brought home for another meal. My chicken piccata was good, though I was surprised when it came out with the chicken already chopped and tossed into the dish. The vibe and crowd on Saturday night was definitely "date night" though there were a few families there. Service was fine but felt a little rushed. It's a little pricey for the area, but one could argue the portion sizes make up for this. Overall, it's a 3.5 for me - decent spot for Leavenworth, but not a meal that blew me away. read more

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The food is always delicious! And if you have ever been there you know about the delicious bread and dipping sauce. However, we went last night and the service was not so great. Our waiter took our order then went behind the bar. He finally brought our food and never came back except to ask if we wanted to go boxes and to leave the check. Maybe I'm fussy but at least check to see if everything is good or if we needed anything else. read more

They forgot to add the bread and oil, which is amazing, to our pick up order. When my husband called the owner she ask how to make it right. She not only personally delivered it to our door in 15 minutes, but also brought delicious cheesecake! Thank you! read more

Consistently wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend the pizza, and the bread and oil are absolutely to die for! A great place to relax where you know you'll get excellent food and attentive service. read more

This was frankly our 3rd stop trying to find open or seating in Leavenworth on a Friday night. Seated immediately, tables are spaced out ( we appreciated it as we had left a place before this that was definitely not the case). Service was prompt and friendly and it smelled fabulous inside. I ordered the baked meat ravioli and the other 2 in our party both ordered the chicken parmigiana. Rolls and a very seasoned oil were served. The ravioli was steaming but the cheese not meat ... I was given a dessert to go in the house so that was nice. Portions are big! Everything was flavorful-although none of us could finish the portions... lol. A nice evening we're we never felt rushed but service was right when needed. Parking in on the street and we had no issue finding a space. read more

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I was visiting my nieces place in Leavenworth and this is the place we selected. I ordered the tortellini pasta and the chocolate mouse dessert (not pictured here) it was delicious and worth every penny! read more

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We showed up one hour before we had to meet our group for a friend's daughter's play which was two blocks away. Figured we'd have plenty of time for a nice pizza dinner with our hungry grandson. Immediately were seated outside as requested ordered our drinks and a large supreme pizza within minutes. 35 minutes later no food and no one to check on us! I went in to check and they told us 10 more minutes! 45 minutes to make a pizza?? Finally had our water and soda refilled (how hard is that?) but only after they delivered our pizza....which was the wrong one from which we ordered! Was told at least eight more minutes for dinner...by now we are starving and very upset! The waitress apologized. Five minutes before we were to meet with our group I informed the waitress we were leaving to where she apologized and said she would say something to the manager. I acknowledged this was not her fault but to tell her manager we would never be back and they were going to get a horrible rating. I really hope this was a rare occasion! read more

My first warning that things were not going to be great was when I asked the server if they made their own salad dressing. He told me no they do not, so I skipped ordering a salad. That should have been my first clue. My husband ordered chicken parm that was bland and mushy. My lasagna tasted maybe a step up from frozen Stouffers lasagna. Oh yes, we also ordered mozzarella sticks that we sent back due to the fact that they were cold, half cooked and very greasy. By the taste of everything we had that night I would guess that most of their food is frozen. Won't ever go back again but it looks like they won't miss us. Most of the reviewers on here love this place. I just don't get it. read more

This place has a great family ambiance. Quiet enough for a date, but not so quiet you can't bring your little ones. The staff were quick and pleasant. Constantly checked on us as soon as we were seated. They have a decently robust menu--pretty normal meal choices for an Italian restaurant. I ordered the Seafood Ravioli, which is lobster ravioli, topped with shrimp. My meal came with 5 large ravioli and 2 pieces of shrimp. The reason for my 4/5 stars. The flavor was REALLY good. I've had this meal in other restaurants (in other towns) and this is by far the best tasting. My husband ordered the shrimp scampi, his came with 4 pieces of shrimp. We understand we are not going to receive heaping scoops of seafood, but when the title of the entree says "shrimp" or "seafood" my expectation is that they are the main characters on my plate. Based on flavor, ambiance, and staff I happily recommend this place. read more

Luigi's 418 - Seafood Ravioli $17.95 - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

We enjoyed our visit! Good ambiance, food, service. You get the feeling they take pride in making sure you have an enjoyable experience there. Great portions and prices. read more

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We came here by recommendation from our son, it was a good recommendation. The place is semi dark quiet romantic place with soft music playing in the background. It's a good place to find out what your significant other is thinking over a nice meal. The food is tasty with generously filled plates. Our waitress was friendly and very attentive. The dinner was so good, you wouldn't even think of going to Olive Garden. read more

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A reliable Italian establishment with large portions. The interior itself was laid out a little odd, and we were sat right next to another table when there was a lot of open space. I appreciated the bread service but the bread was lack luster in my opinion. They were more like sweet dinner rolls than crusty garlicky Italian bread. My house salad was fresh tasting and came out quickly. The main entree portions are huge! I enjoyed my main course with the breaded chicken and eggplant topped with mozzarella with a side of pasta with Rosa sauce. The pasta was slightly more cooked than I'd prefer and the food overall wasn't life changing but it was good. Prices were high for the area but fair given the portions provided. Service was fine but somewhat impersonal. read more

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Incredible food, outstanding service and great atmosphere. Best pizza I've had in a long time. Prices are low. The garlic knots are fresh and hot and the balsamic dipping sauce was perfect. Highly recommend this place! You won't leave hungry or disappointed. read more

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We were from out of town and this place was amazing! Staff was so kind and helpful, food was great, drinks were great, and at such a good price! What a lovely establishment. read more

Luigi's restaurant is an absolute gem for a date night. The portions presented here will completely fill you up and they provide fantastic service. When our server, Chris, provided us with the original run of bread we were expecting standard Italian fair. From the beginning, we were absolutely blown away with the quality and quantity of food. The bread? Fantastic. Breaded mushrooms? Excellent? Mozzarella sticks? Fresh and among the best I've had anywhere. Between Chicken Parm and Chicken Alfredo, the taste was excellent. Combine this up with everything you need and top quality service, and you the night was set. Our server provided us options on desert - and the Cannoli was great. This atmosphere is great, the service is top notch, and the food is better than most place anywhere in the metro. There are places I've visited in New York that do not have the presentation and service provided at Luigi's, and that says something! I'm eager to give a try to some of the other great options on their menu, and look forward to a return visit. read more

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First off Christopher provided great customer service! I would go back just because of that. Now onto the food, the lunch special forgot the name but it's a blend of white and tomatoe sauce with all the meat on the menu! Kids food was ok thought spaghetti was bland. The pizza was really good it wasn't the simple cheese pizza but had ricotta and one other cheese. The meal comes with complementary break and the balsamic vinegar mix they give you was great! I would go back here and recommend for anyone in Leavenworth area! read more

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Always a solid option for a family Italian dinner in Leavenworth. The dining room is super open, and you start off with some great bread. The food is all decent, generally with portions big enough that you'll want a box to take some home. The atmosphere is great, the servers are friendly, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent Italian dishes and very nice dessert options. Service is very attentive and professional.

I have just moved to Leavenworth from out of State. I have been to this restaurant a couple of times. Actually love the place, but today I order lunch for several people for a business lunch. It arrived without the ordered side salads, Oh, but the dressings were there, no flatware and no napkins. I was charged for them so I called to get a credit, and the phone number at the top of the receipt was disconnected!! That was the final straw. Next time I order for meetings. I will make the restaurant unwrap everything to make sure the order is correct. Proof of life (food), if you will. I will go back to dine in, as the food and atmosphere is great, which is not easy to find in smaller towns, but today I feel incompetent. I'm done. read more

We got pizza nice place. Pizza dough tasted like dough you make at home. A little expensive for what we got

Luigi's....short version: Exceptional meals, proper portion size, exceptional service, good atmosphere. Now, let's be fair here, they do have the monopoly in town so they can pretty much charge what they want, so they do! By no means am I saying the food is in any way poor quality, skimping on portion size, or excessively priced for that matter, as in honesty they may be slightly above what you are expecting but are reasonably fair. The service in this case started out rocky as they were unaware of the specials, but she ended up being exceptional. There were two beer specials this evening, but they ran out of one, yet still had it listed on the "chalkboard". Overall, this is a very good place to get a bite of Italian, just upset they were out of the beer. :( read more

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For the location--Leavenworth, KS --a strong four stars. Service was awesome for our large party. Interior is real nice. Negroni was flavorful and my meal, while looking a bit ratchet, was tasty. Will I return? Most likely. Great to see more restaurants in this town. read more

Luigi's 418 - Chicken Roma - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

Love this place! The wine flights were amazing. The waitress and bar tender so friendly and helpful! read more

Luigi's 418 - Wine Flight....need I say more - Italian Near Me - Leavenworth, Kansas

So on August 2nd wife and I ordered takeout. I got the gluten free Sausage Pepper Parmigiana. It wasnt supposed to have pasta but it was made with spaghetti (like the original). The sausage looked like it was mangled not sliced. Even the sauce tasted off. Left a bad aftertaste. Now being fair, I have had the original before several times and it has always tasted much better. My wife ordered the Veggie Chicken Alfredo. The spinach was clumpe in one pile. The "alfredo sauce " looked like it was made with skim milk. It was very runny and not flavorful. We could have gotten a better Alfredo sauce from a jar. She had to doctor it before eating it. I don't know what changed but they need to fix it. We normally order food from here at least once a month and the food always tasted good. Please fix it. read more

Had a catered dinner from there last night. Food was warm, but tasteless. Salad had green and brown leaves. Strange. Linguini alfredo was blah, needed more flavor. Rolls were warm, but no dipping sauce or butter. Parmesan was very nice. Not the stuff with the green top. Vegan rigatoni needed something, maybe garlic and onion, to make it tasty. Ken's salad dressings were fine. read more

Luigi's is one of the nicer restaurants in the area. I really like the space itself - low lighting is great, and the brick walls paired with the gray paint, plus the decor all go together nicely. It definitely feels like a good spot for a weekend date night without going all the way to downtown KC. The food is also delicious and very reasonably priced. I often dine with a pickier eater and he has always been able to find several things on the menu he likes. I think the bread served could be better, as it appears to just be toasted burger buns, but the olive oil mixture served with it is so yummy it makes up for it a bit. Tonight I tried the Moscow mule and it was delicious. The service has also always been good. Tonight our server was Jaylen and he was fantastic. The thing I cannot get over is that every time I walk into this restaurant, for which so much care and effort has been taken to create a classic, romantic feel, I am met with the sounds of country music circa 2015-2023. It is not super loud, per se, but it is noticeable to where it distracts from the mood and makes it difficult to carry on a conversation. I am not a country music hater, but why would you go to all the effort to create such a beautiful atmosphere and take such care with decor and table settings, and then play music that in no way, shape, or form represents the restaurant. It's such a shame. I would've given it 5 stars but the bread needs to be better, and I just cannot understand why anyone would think it's a good idea to play country music in that setting. Pull out some Sinatra or Dean Martin. read more

First of all from the hostess to our waiter, staff was great. It's a little confusing checking in. Let me explain. First they don't take reservations unless you have a party of 10. I find this weird. After I gave the hostess my name, we decided to belly up to the bar for a drink since the waiting area was a little crowded. (Who am I kidding? I was going to the bar regardless.) But yes there was hardly room at the front for people who were waiting for a table. And then couples were being seated at the bar for dinner even though there were plenty of tables. The wait was ridiculously long, I feel like. Once again with multiple tables open. Which is probably why there were dates eating dinner at the bar. Then it felt weird crowding people who were eating. The only other issue was with the wine list. They only list the type of wine (Merlot, Chianti, Chardonnay) No list of wine brands. So I had to go up to the display shelf to go through the wines. and I didn't bring my glasses of course. (What? I don't like California wines or most of the people there either). The shelving is right next to the kitchen entrance with the waitstaff coming in and out I kept having to avoid them. Once we got that settled and sat down to eat. The food was fantastic. read more