Luigi's

I found this place about 2 years ago! I absolutely love it!! A little pricy but worth it. It really tastes like northern pizza. My friends are from the north and they all agree it's the only place in Charlotte that is close to home pizza! Give it a try, hopefully they won't disappoint. Pros: Large pie size, authentic NY workers Cons: A little pricy more

I can't understand why this restaurant has won awards for its pizza. Maybe the cook was having on off night - I usually like to give a restaurant more than one chance before I judge it, but as I don't live in the Charlotte area, Luigi's only got one shot with my family. We ordered two pizzas - pepperoni and sausage for the kids; spinach, broccoli, and sundried tomatoes for my husband and me. Unfortunately, neither pie was any good. The crust wasn't just thin and flaky (like it is supposed to be) it was thin and BURNED. The cheese was burned to a crisp in places, there was barely any sauce and the spinach pieces were so huge I felt like I was eating salad leaves. I usually love NY pizza and as a frequent visitor of Brooklyn, I know how it should taste - and not like what we experienced tonight. \r \r On a more positive note, the staff was extremely friendly and the manager (owner?) enjoyed talking baseball with my Mets fan son. Another nice trait, is that a clear glass window allows customers to watch the chef as he makes and tosses the home-made crust, forming it into the circular pie shape. My son got quite a kick out of watching it tossed into the air and was so absorbed, he did not complain once about the time we had to wait. It was a good thing too because other than that, there isn't much to look at. Besides some illustrations on the walls, the decor is minimal though not quite bare, actually quite resembling what a pizzeria in NY looks like. (Small tables, vinyl seats, etc.) I'm just really sorry we didn't enjoy the pizza. We'll probably give it one more shot, when we return to Charlotte next summer. \r \r Over all, I'd recommend giving it a visit, only plan to eat in, not carry out. Unless you live VERY nearby, the pizza will lose it's heat fairly quickly, taking away from the enjoyment. And sadly, they do not deliver. Perhaps if we'd actually gotten to eat our pizza while it was still piping hot, it might have tasted better. Pros: Good parking, friendly staff, get to watch pizza being tossed Cons: Overrated, too expensive more

I hadn't been to Luigi's in a couple of years...I used to love that place for lunch or beers after work...considered it a great little dive. WOW! When I went in the other day I couldn't believe it. Totally renovated inside and out. Hardly a dive anymore...but really quite hip. The food was still great and the prices are ridiculously low. Now that I'm back in the area this will surely be my new cool hangout! And they even have the NFL ticket and are now open on Sundays!! The manager / owner is a huge Panther's fan so it makes it great to watch the game with him around (and he's really cute)! more

I have been to Luigi's twice and hate to say it but it will be my last! Both times the service was poor and everyone was very rude. Today I called to give them another chance and to ask if they delivered for lunch and before I could even finish what I was saying I was cut off with the answer to my question. A very firm :NO! I asked if they had an online menu and again I got the type of answer. A very rude ""NO""! So I thought to my self just forget it and go else where. I was asked in a reude voice ""Yous got any other questions"" and before I could even answer I was hung up on! What JERK'S!!! I hope that I give this rude buck of A/H.... a good taste of what they seem to dish out to their customers. This is the SOUTH we treat people nice down here... If ya can't do that then GO HOME and not to North Carolina!!! Pros: Good Pizza... Cons: VERY rude customer service! more