Down in the lower southeast corner of Wisconsin in the towns of Racine and Kenosha, you’ll find some of the most flavorful, delicious Italian restaurants in all of Wisconsin. This little corner of the state is chock full of family-owned, authentic spots that have been operating for decades and providing pizza and pasta that taste just like Nonna used to make. One of the best little gems down in this pocket of amazingness is Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen. For more than 50 years, this spot has been serving up old-world flavors that burst on your tongue and leave you full and satisfied.
Luigi's was started by Luigi & Innocenza Ziccarelli back in 1963. Ever since, Luigi's has been a staple of the diet of folks in the Kenosha area looking for the best tasting pizza and pasta.
There's nothing fancy about Luigi's. It's a simple spot that looks much like it did 50 years ago. You're not heading here for a dining experience - you're heading here for food that will knock your socks off.
From meatball sandwiches the size of your head to pasta dishes that were perfected before many of us were born, Luigi's is serving up the best flavors of Italy using recipes that Innocenza brought with her 50 years ago.
There's no assembly line for the pizzas here. They're hand-tossed and individually assembled and all that careful attention to detail comes through in each cheesy bite.
One of the most popular takeout spots in southeast Wisconsin, Luigi's has perfected pizza. The flavors shine through, the crust is perfect, the sauce has just the right amount of zip and the cheese is melty and delicious. It all comes together to form the most perfect pie.
Though pizza is what they're known for, Luigi's is a great spot to stop in for a filling pasta meal. Servings are hearty and come with the old school basket of bread and cup of soup. Customer rave about the stuffed shells and lasagna.
No matter what Italian staple you're craving, Luigi's has you covered. The food here is so comforting and feels a bit like being wrapped in a big hug. The flavors are huge, the portions even bigger and the atmosphere you experience dining at such an old-school institution is spectacular.
Luigi's is a blast from the past that has survived and flourished because they make some of the very best Italian food you've ever encountered. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip to Kenosha for a meal that will knock your socks off and leave you feeling full and content.
Luigi’s is located at 7531 39th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142. Check out their menu and learn more about this great spot on their website or check out the latest information on their Facebook page.
