Luigi's Ristorante Italiano
(409) 763-6500
2328 Strand St
Galveston,
TX
77550
29.3072
-94.7947
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The Scene
Inside the Sealy-Hutchings building, this posh restaurant is the first solo effort of Luigi Ferré. Sleek, black trim offsets the casual trattoria feeling that comes from the exposed brick walls and archways. Hundreds of bottles of wine peek out from the tall racks built between the brick columns along one wall.
The Food
Menu items like chicken Parmesan and lasagna are familiar Italian favorites. Selections like rotolo di mare (a pasta roll filled with asparagus, shrimp and crab meat) or capellini topped with crab-meat-stuffed Gulf shrimp take advantage of the island locale. A number of pasta, lamb, veal and beef dishes are also available. For a close-up look at the culinary action, consider arranging to sit at the chef's table in the kitchen. The specially prepared five-course meal is a treat.
User Reviews
jjverdl
September 29, 2008
We live in Houston and have a second home in Galveston. We've tried many restaurants over the years and Luigi's is still our favorite. Best bread, fish, steak, and pasta served on the island. Food is always hot and good! We've found nothing to match it on the island and eat there every time we are in Galveston. It's a great night when Luigi sings -- what a treat! The restaurant received quite a bit of damage as a result of Hurricane Ike. We, along with Luigi's many loyal patrons, are counting the days until we can celebrate his re-opening. Galveston is not the same without him! It's a fantastic respite after a hectic week in Houston!!
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nhk38
May 21, 2008
There was a bit of a wait to eat, but the bar was not too busy. We waited about 10 minutes before the bartender made her way over to us. You could tell from her body language that she was less than thrilled to be there. When she finally came over to us her attitude proved our suspicion. We ordered and smiled with the hopes that some small act would keep her from going in the back and buying the farm. Bartender, here is the tip we did not leave you: FAKE IT, I don?t really care if you are having a bad day or how much you hate your job. I am looking to have an enjoyable evening with my wife. We are there to spend our hard-earned money at your restaurant, put a smile on for us, k? Eventually our table was ready. Since it was on the later side, we ordered light. When the waiter arrived, he was underjoyed with our selections. Our food came out and the runner just left the dishes on the tray. After a few minutes of servers walking by with our food just sitting there, I got up and served us - only to find that after asking if there was pork in one dish (there was), we discovered bacon in the soup (bacon = pork, fyi). In a desperate attempt to increase our bill, he got us each in to another glass of wine. Well, he asked if we'd like another glass to which we said yes and he walked off. 10 minutes later, he came back by to ask my wife, again, what kind of wine she was drinking. I am guessing that he just wanted her to be completely sure about her selection? I dunno? By this time we had just given it all up to God. The only redeeming factor was the absolutely incredible voice of the chef (Luigi?) who came out to sing Happy Birthday. The room erupted in applause. Bravisimo! We were definitely disappointed in the service and the food only seemed fair. Obviously we did not order a main dish, so don't take my word on that. From my waiting experience I know any so/so meal can be made 10 times better by the service from the wait staff. Luigi's could definitely use some improvement!
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alanbrann
October 05, 2007
Our second home is in Galveston. Over the years we have tried most all the restaurants. There are many great places, but Luigi's stands out as our favorite of favorites. Luigi is one of Texas' finest Italian chefs and his restaurant has a fine romantic atmosphere. The menu has a wonderful selection of appetizers, entrees and deserts. dishes. Slow down, pace yourself, share (if you must) as you will want to sample all that Luigi has to offer and still have room for desert. For an appetizer, order the portobello mushrooms that are covered with large chunks of crabmeat in a lemony white wine sauce or the mussels in a white or red sauce( I prefer the white) The gorganzolla salad is a real treat. The veal ravioli is a must order and goes fast on Saturday. Another favorite is the tagliatelle di Martha, fetucini alfredo with homemade suasage. Now for the desert, one must order his chocolate gelato and the other Luigi's own version of tres leches! Additionally for larger events, there is an upstairs dining room for private functions, it is like no other!
read full reviewThe Details on Luigi's Ristorante Italiano
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
