This place is outstanding! Located in a strip mall, who would ever guess this little gem of a restaurant exists. Ate here for the first time and was blown away. The recipes are very simple and the ingredients are fresh. They brought bread and complimentary salad to the table minutes after we sat down. My date had the home made fusilli "Moma". I had the chicken francaise. Both to die for. Family owned business and the owner was there to make sure everything was right. Will definitely go back read more

Luigi's - Italian Near Me - East Hanover, New Jersey

Came here on a Friday Night decently packed. Decided to start with the vegetable platter with Italian dressing this was a great way to start the meal. As a second appetizer we decided on the mozzarella and carozza. For the meal it was a little disappointing. The stuffed calamari was a bad batch tonight and had a fishy taste. Probably just a single occurrence, but was upsetting. We also decided on the chicken martini and chicken Sorrentino very juicy chicken and tasty. Other than the Stuffed Calamari decent meal. Luigi does have a full bar and outdoor seating. read more

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Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Amazing food and great service! Definitely get the oyster special if they have it, overall a wonderful experience. Will be back!! read more

Easily the best Italian restaurant in Morris County! I've been dining at Luigis since they've opened their doors. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food is incredible. From birthdays to my wedding rehearsal dinner, I've celebrated every important milestone here-- Their staff has become more like family. read more

Very pleasant surprise. We enjoyed lunch here a great deal. Much more spacious than it appears. Service was quite acceptable

I had to post a review because Luigi's is really a fantastic restaurant. I have never had a bad meal there. I'm a local businessman who has business lunches there all the time and I can attest to the great specials(seafood) and entrees. Don't listen to any negative reviews here. The prices are not low, but the food matches the prices!!! I will be back to Luigis as soon as I can. My wife also loves their food as do everyone in our office. read more

Reliable and well executed, classic Italian food at Luigi's. I have eaten dinner at Luigi's about a half a dozen times and always leave satisfied. Luigi's is classy inside, yet not uncomfortable, and is the perfect place for any occasion. The menu is traditional and there are always plenty of specials. There is a full bar and the service is always top notch. Luigi himself is a good guy. Be sure to check out the key to Morris Plains and newspaper article on your way in. Luigi was recognized by the borough for risking his own life to save a stranger involved in a serious car crash on Route 10 back in 2008. http://www.nj.com/morristown/index.ssf/2008/09/first_aid_training_saves_a_lif.html read more

I went to dinner with my family on Saturday night. For appetizers I ate lobster meat with mushrooms and tomatoes in a marinara sauce. For dinner I ate veal with mushrooms and brown sauce. I really enjoyed it and the food was prepared well. The server was good and I was not rushed. The handicapped parking was next to the door and very convenient. I will be back soon. My overall experience was 5 stars. read more

Overall good experience with nothing overwhelming on the menu side. I thought prices were above average for some of the pasta portion they serve but there's so many things to choose from everything looks good. They serve a mean bloody mary. The location is much nicer once inside but the dinning area is cramped. I may just grab my stuff from the bar next time. Business hours : They open at 5 for dinner. read more

We go to Luigi's all the time and introduce friends there who then go back again. We all love their food!! It's the only restaurant around that I can get my favorite dish, eggplant parmigiana... gluten free! Luigi is very friendly as well! read more

Solid Italian fare. Like the friendly staff. Reminds me of good Italian home cooking.

Wonderful mom and pop owned restaurant with a great selection of traditional Italian fare. Their specials are always to die for, especially their lobster special (whole lobster and a plate of linguine with garlic white wine sauce)! They serve a nice platter of seasoned marinated veggies and bread to start. The staff is very knowledgeable about each of the dishes, and we got to meet Luigi himself too. A tip from Luigi himself: the lobster special is pretty popular, so call ahead to see if they have it. If you're craving it though, you can always call early for a special request even if it wasn't planned for the day - they'll just get lobsters from a local supplier and cook them up special. read more

Last Saturday we had the unfortunate visit to Luigis with another couple. Service was terrible to say the least, waitress rude and almost to the point of being obscene. Owner Luigi was not very accommodating either and food was marginal at best. Really don't understand the previous reviews, I would avoid Luigi's at all costs Frank S read more

My favorite Italian restaurant! I have been coming here for years and the food is always so good. Every year my family caters from here for Christmas Eve. I heard the owner was born in Italy so makes sense why the food is so authentic. Definitely recommend coming here for lunch or dinner!! read more

One of our favorite places to go for a date night. Some of the best food and friendliest service I've ever received at a restaurant in NJ. The crab cake appetizer is amazing and we usually split and order of Linguini and Clams and one of their specials (can't go wrong with any of them). Everything is always fresh and In maybe 5-6 dozen visits we have never left (or picked up an order) and felt dissatisfied. Btw the owner is always around and seems genuinely interested in your dining experience. One night we were in there when the town mayor, a past governor were there. He spent about the same amount of time talking to us making sure everything was ok. Good guy, great foos and atmosphere. read more

My family has been dining at Luigi's for decades. We live in South East Florida and have eaten in some of the best restaurants in America. Try the Clams Oreganta appetizer. In my humble opinion, Luigi's is second to none. The service is excellent but the food is to be believed. They use the freshest and best ingredients and the food is always prepared and presented with perfection. The price is commensurate with the quality. I normally do not write recommendations but I have to give Luigi's my Seven Star rating. To me, the best Italian food anywhere, with the possible exception of Italy. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Delicious food and they always have a large selection of specials to choose from. You get a vinegary antipast vegetable plate with your bread before you order your meal and it's so yummy I look forward to it every time I go. The bread is also awesome. My favorite dish is the linguine and clams. Staff is great and they have a full bar! read more

I went for lunch and it wasn't crowded. The food and service were both excellent. A few "different" menu items, but it was all high quality and absolutely delicious. They even have freshly-brewed ice tea, still uncommon in NJ. I didn't have any alcohol since it was a business lunch and didn't try the apps or dessert because I was stuffed by the entree. But I'll be back again to try both. read more

Loved this place! Everything we ordered was delicious. The staff was very friendly and I honestly can't think of a complaint from the night. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Luigi at the end of the night and he actually made our night! Definitely coming back. It officially became my favorite local Italian restaurant. We came for a girls night out but definitely a great date night place as well. read more

I love Luigi's restaurant!!!! That's the best food!!!! Especially my favourite fried squids and shrimps!!!! Very tasty cocktails at Joe! Kristina from Perm!!! read more

I went here for lunch with a few friends a while back. It was my suggestion and I never heard the end of it. The decor is pretty bad, unless you enjoy outdated, grandmotherly decor. I can't even remember how the food was. The bottom line, it was the slowest service we ever had. It was not worth the wait. On top of the slowest lunch ever, the wait staff was mostly bad. We now refer to this restaurant as Slowuigi's. If you don't mind taking forever to get your food, don't mind mediocre (at best) service and the decor is unimportant, go for it. The problem is...East Hanover has a lot of great Italian restaurants and this isn't one of them. read more

Average food at above average prices found at this neighborhood grossly overrated restaurant. Service is rendered by busboys posing as waiters with limited command of English. On a recent visit before we were fully seated and removed our coats, our waitress shouted across the table to attempt to determine if we wanted drinks. So began a rushed dinner, because the priority was turning the table , rather than caring for the guests. This restaurant appears to have an unsophisticated local following who seem to find the gauche service and fair food acceptable. There are lots of fair Italian restaurants in Jersey, no need to bother with one. read more

When I was in college, Luigi brought me into the restaurant to teach me to cook on a Monday, when they were closed, so that I wouldn't starve. But it was all for naught. The food never comes out to be quite as good as it is there. My brothers and I have been on a decade long quest for the best pasta e fagioli, and Luigi's is a tough one to beat. Desserts are fabulous, so make sure to save room. read more

Consistent Italian fare in a surprising location. They never seem to have an off night with their food. While not outstanding, the food is always on point and very tasty. They offer fresh seafood everyday as well as a variety of specials that, while never fancy, allow for the menu to have a bit of diversity. They've done an exceptional job over the years of modernizing the menu with vegan, low calorie and gluten free options, while maintaining the quality of their traditional fare. The menu is extensive, offering a wide array of pastas, chicken, meats, etc. They are also very accommodating if you'd like a particular dish but wish to make a substitution. For example, I love the Tre Funghi, a Marsala type dish with a slightly sweeter and nicely reduced brown sauce, but I prefer the chicken to the veal. This is never a problem. Other entree highlights include the fettuccine aragosta done with fresh chunks of tender lobster and a extraordinary light white wine tomato, a rendition of chicken savoy utilizing boneless chicken that captures that balsamic flavor without the intense acidity of the version originated and perfected at the Belmont Tavern. I also very much like their Caesar, done in a bit of a creamy dressing with the addition of sundried tomatoes that add a level of originality to the version. Adding to the charm, Luigi is often on site making the rounds and always is friendly, social and engaging. Where they fall short is in decor. The restaurant is set in a strip mall. While this in and of itself isn't terrible, the decor in the main restaurant could really use a facelift. It hasn't changed in years and continues to feel dated. In contrast to the main dining room, the bar/lounge area actually has a more modern and inviting feel. Perhaps that's because this section is much newer. It's time to overhaul the dining room. Service is friendly, and much of the staff has a long tenure. It is very nice to return and feel recognized. It just adds to the comfort of the experience. read more

I never read other people's reviews! (OK, that's the first lie. I always read the other reviews so I can get a sense of the range of stars and gain an understanding of varying expectations.) But, in this case, I really didn't read the reviews because I already know Luigi's from numerous family parties and dinners there. Here's what you need to know about Luigi's: 1. Yes, it's in a strip mall but, really, who cares? It's highly accessible with no icy stairs to negotiate during the cold NJ winters. 2. Yes, the food is not exactly like the food I've had in restaurants all over Italy. But, really, who cares? If I were in Montalcino, I couldn't get Chicken Parm. On the other hand, Luigi doesn't offer Ravioli Gnudo. But that's OK. East Hanover isn't exactly Santo Stefano Belbo so why expect that kind of food? 3. What you can expect: A. A welcoming and comfortable environment where you can actually converse without having to scream over everyone else. B. Italian comfort food, prepared with care and delivered by an attentive staff. 4. What I missed: A. A wider selection of fish. Salmon no longer cuts it for me in any form except smoked. I really could have used some Sole the other night, or maybe some Snapper Livornese. I think Luigi might try a couple of new additions: maybe making them specials for a few weeks running and see what the reception is. Recently, one of our party had the stuffed artichoke and it was fantastic. We were there with some folks other night. Among other dishes we had: Rigatoni with vodka sauce: excellent! Chicken Parm: excellent! Eggplant Rollatini (one order cut up in four as an appetizer): amazingly good! On the whole, we were very happy with our food and dining experience. Our wait staff was very, very accommodating, and a nice bar area, too. We'll be back in a few weeks to try some of the dishes we missed during our past few visits. read more

We had my moms repass lunch here because it was close to the cemetery. We had about 35 people. When I ordered- all I wanted was a piece of chicken with nothing else. The manager who was taking the orders gave Me the hardest time. He said I had to take it the way it was already prepared. I got upset I had literally just buried my mom not even an hour before. Luigi overheard me tell the manager that I'm going to write a review and he got angry and went cuckoo for coco puffs on me. Luigi said go ahead and write your review and he was yelling at me. I walked away. After all that, the food was mediocre. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Also want to mention how close together all the tables are it's very small inside. The person next to you can hear your whole conversation, not an intimate place to eat. My aunt passed 6 weeks later, we had her Repass at Hanover Manor down the street and wow what a difference in food and we had a private room. read more

LUIGIS has great Italian food. I love the clams oreganato

This place over a 25 year span of going there has never let me down. Consistently great Italian food. I can't recommend a dish because I always get something new and am never disappointed. Luigi himself is very friendly owner and if he is there always comes by to talk for 5 minutes. I love going here, although it is not as often as it used to be, it still is IMO one of the best around. read more

Luigi's is located in the strip mall with Santender Bank and 7/11, ample parking and easy to find. We had a party of about 30 guest at the restaurant on a weekday night, restaurant was pretty busy and we were kept to one side of the restaurant. The service was good and the food was pretty average. Standard array of appetizers for an italian eatery and the entree (veal with vegetables) was pretty good. read more

We've been there three times, once post funeral for a repast and two more times for Sunday dinner. Food is off the charts good and lots of it. Too much to eat at one sitting and they wrap it nicely to go. Service is great, the tasting appetizer of vinegary vegetables that they put on every table is enough to make a mouth pucker for days. And is nothing like you've ever had before. An absolute must if you are hungry and ready to dine. read more

Average food. Service is not a strong point. However the mozzarella and peppers were very good.

Just had dinner there last night and it was incredible ! I got the special which was pumpkin ricotta stuffed ravioli' with coconut shrimp on top in a cream sauce tht had craisins, almonds, and apples in it. It was amazing ! Thr service is always excellent there and their desserts are unreal . I got the carrot cake and my friend got the tiramisu ...both delicious. The carrot cake had cream cheese frosting, which I adore, as opposed to butter cream a lot of places put on carrot cakes. read more

Love the food here. Good variety. Nice paintings. Good service. Most importantly food is totally satisfying.

Luigi's is not too bad. Service is decent (depending on which day) and the food is decent (depending on which day). I like the seafood salad and pasta dishes. Other cooked food (such as chicken or fish dishes) can be better. Somehow the tap water tastes bad here. The atmosphere is very business like. read more

Nice family owned Italian restaurant. The owner greeted us on the way in and was very friendly and welcoming. Service was good. Food is great and the prices are fair for what you get. I had the lobster ravioli which was tasty and my wife ordered a grilled chicken fettuccine alfredo which was not on the menu but they made it for us anyway. The restaurant has a dining room side and a bar side. read more

Food was italian done right. A dish you don't see everywhere is the fried chicken livers with balsamic vinegar. My seafood salad was huge and had it was a main course. There were 8 in our party and every e loved their dinner. The derive could been a little better but fir a Sunday night it was hopping. read more

I attended a private party at Luigi's and the food was excellent. Hot and cold Antipasto were both the best I've ever had. Pasta, Chicken Marcela, and Veal Parm were delicious. Food is served in a timely manner and hot. I love when the food comes out hot! Restaurant was very clean...the staff were all professional and fun at the same time. Will definitely go back for dinner. read more

Consistently good food. Nice atmosphere. Easy parking. Big fan of the polenta and the crab cake appetizers. Pasta, fish, meat- it's all delicious. Pistachio ice cream is a treat. read more

I highly recommend this place. Have been coming here for years and the food is always superb! Pistachio ice cream dessert is to die for!

Great food! And the staff is also great. Make sure to get the mushroom appetizer. The Homemade Cannelloni is always delicious but overall, been there a handful of times and enjoyed everything I have gotten, including the shrimp scampi! read more