Neighborhood Eats: Famous Luigi's

Reviewed by Ann Limpert , Cynthia Hacinli , Sara Levine

Famous Luigi's

1132 19th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.331.7574

Cuisines:
Pizza, Italian

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Farragut North
Farragut West

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Delivery, Late Night, Party Space, Kid Friendly

Website:
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Best Dishes
Pizza; lasagna; fried calamari; linguini with clams.

Price Details:
Starters, $3.25 to $8.75; main courses, $10.95 to $18.25.


 

Reader's Rating:
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On weekdays, the downtown DC lunch crowd flocks to this 65-year-old restaurant, its two dining rooms and glass-enclosed sunroom done up in wine bottles dripping with candle wax. The well-crafted pizza—salt lovers should get it topped with green olives—is gooey with cheese and less greasy than most. You’ll also find hearty versions of Italian-American standbys: ricotta-laden lasagna, fried calamari with marinara, and linguine with white clam sauce.

-March, 2008