Hours

4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Daily

Location

3100 Del Prado Blvd. Southeast
Cape Coral, FL 33904

FULL BAR!

Enjoy Delicious

Authentic Italian Food

in Cape Coral, FL

Luigi's Ristorante Italiano

Offers Dine-In Reservations & Pick-Up

Enjoy authentic Italian food in Cape Coral, FL, at Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano. Established on Matlacha, before moving to Cape Coral in 2009, this local eatery maintains our commitment to genuine Italian food. Many of the recipes from the beginnings of our Italian restaurant remain on the menu. Some of our menu options pay homage to the original owner’s heritage by offering select Italian dishes. To newcomers and regulars alike, we say “quando vieni al Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano, ti sentirai come a casa!” In inglese? “When you come to Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano, you will feel right at home!” Call us at (239) 542-3030 for dine-in reservations or to place your to-go order. We also offer catering, so contact us for your next gathering. When you call, ask about our daily specials, and please inform us of any allergies.

Our Dine-In & Take-Out Menu Includes Pasta & Other Italian Food Options

Luigi Ristorante Italiano is a cozy local eatery and Italian restaurant. Included with various pasta shapes, sizes, and textures, our Italian food has homemade sauces, carefully crafted to our customers’ particular delights. Make a reservation to dine-in, and enjoy the atmosphere of our authentic Italian restaurant. Our local-eatery Italian food is also available for customer pick-up.

Antipasti Caldi e Freddi

  • Calamari alla Moretti
    $16.95
    Fried squid, sautéed in olives, capers, & spicy cherry pepper sauce
  • Melanzane al Pistacchi
    $13.95
    Tower of roasted organic eggplant filled with roasted red peppers, aged goat cheese in red wine pistachio honey dressing
  • Cozze Bianco
    $15.95
    Fresh cultivated white mussels, steamed, seasoned in garlic & white wine, herb broth; served with crostini bread
  • Cozze alla Calabrese
    $15.95
    Sautéed organic mussels in white wine sauce, Calabrian spicy pepper, shallot, garlic and tomato; served with crostini bread
  • Mozzarella Caprese
    $13.95
    Tomato slices, mozzarella, fresh basil, & a touch of balsamic glaze
  • Burrata alla Moretti
    $15.95
    Burrata cheese aged over 24 months, aged prosciutto crudo di Parma (raw ham from Parma,) tomato, basil oil, & balsamic glaze
  • Calamari Fritti
    $14.95
    Golden fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce
  • Polpette alla Moretti
    $12.95
    Meatballs made Moretti’s style
  • Tagliere Misto alla Luigi
    $19.95
    Chef’s selection of imported cured meat, cheeses, olives, honey, grapes, crostini bread, and walnuts
  • Cozze Gorgonzola
    $17.95
    Broccoli rabe, cherry peppers, and crostini bread
  • Scampi Limoncello
    $17.95
    Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a lemon garlic and limoncello sauce, topped with toasted almonds

Insalatissime (Salads)

  • Insalata di spinaci
    $10.95
    Fresh spinach with portobello mushrooms, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts house dressing
  • Insalata di Cesare
    $10.95
    Chopped artisan lettuce sprinkled with homemade Cesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Insalata di Arugula
    $10.95
    Arugula with sliced pears and cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, in lemon citrus

Pasta

  • Penne al Salmone
    $24.95
    Smoked & fresh salmon, shallots, parsley and a touch of cream sauce
  • Gnocchi al Porcini
    $23.95
    Homemade potato dumplings in white cream sauce, porcini mushrooms, and shaved parmesan cheese, with white truffle oil
  • Shrimp Marinara
    $24.95
    Sautéed shrimp in a classic marinara sauce, served over linguini
  • Pasta Primavera
    $22.95
    Assorted fresh garden vegetables sautéed in garlic oil with choices of penne, linguine, capellini, and whole wheat pasta
  • Pasta Bolognese
    $23.95
    Fettuccini pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauce
  • Ravioli Pomodoro
    $23.00
    Cheese ravioli, homemade pomodoro sauce, diced fresh mozzarella, pecorino (sheep cheese), and basil
  • Melanzane Rollatini
    $22.95
    Battered eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese in marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella over capellini
  • Cappellini al polpette alla Luigi
    $23.95
    Meatballs with capellini pasta, Moretti's style
  • Fettuccine Alfredo
    $22.95
    Shrimp +$8
    Chicken + $6
    Served in a classic, creamy alfredo cheese sauce
  • Penne alla vodka
    $22.95
    Shrimp +$8
    Chicken + $6
    Hearty ground sautéed in a creamy pink vodka sauce, tossed with penne
  • Rigatoni alla Martha
    $24.95
    Chicken, shrimp, vodka, tomato cream sauce, accented with bacon prosciutto
  • Linguini Vongole
    $28.95
    Fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in a red or white clam sauce
  • Cappellini alla Frank Sinatra
    $28.95
    Capellini with shrimp, clams, Gaeta olives, in a red or white clam sauce

Pollo E Carni (Chicken and Meat)

  • Pollo Parmigiana
    $24.95
    Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, & marinara sauce, served over capellini pasta
  • Pollo Marsala
    $24.95
    Golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables
  • Pollo Gorgonzola
    $24.95
    Grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, fresh tomato, and melted cheese over penne pasta
  • Pollo Scarpariello
    $24.95
    Chicken breast chunks, Italian sausage, cherry peppers, garlic, rosemary, in a white wine vinegar sauce on the bone
  • Pollo Francese
    $24.95
    Egg-battered chicken breast with fresh lemon and wine over penne pasta
  • Pollo Paillard
    $24.95
    Grilled Chicken, Arugula salad with tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, citron dressing
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Valdostana
    $25.95
    Pan-fried veal with prosciutto and mozzarella, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and demi glaze sauce
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Parmigiana
    $25.95
    Topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, over capellini pasta
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Zingara
    $25.95
    Sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, & prosciutto in a lemon butter sauce
  • Veal Chop “Caprese” Style alla Luigi
    $44.95
    Breaded, butterflied veal rib chops with tomatoes, garlic, and wine sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese.
  • Sirloin Steak Pizzaiola
    $35.95
    Sliced sirloin steak with peppers and onions in a tomato garlic wine sauce

Pesce E Frutti di Mare (Fish and Seafood)

  • Salmone Piccata
    $26.95
    Grilled Atlantic salmon, served with spinach and roasted potatoes, topped with lemon-caper butter sauce
  • Bouillabaisse
    $35.95
    French seafood stew that combines seafood such as fish, mussels, and clams in a homemade marinara broth, wide capellini pasta
  • Grouper Livornese
    $32.95
    Pan-seared filet with capers, black olives, shallots, and fresh basil in homemade marinara sauce, served with spinach and roasted potatoes
  • Shrimp alla Moretti
    $25.95
    Tomato garlic and wine sauce with bacon, sweet peas, and a splash of cream

Menù per Bambini (Children's Menu)

  • Cheese Ravioli
    $8.95
  • Spaghetti with Meatballs
    $8.95
  • Chicken Tenders with Fries
    $8.95
  • Mozzarella Sticks
    $8.95
  • Kid's Fettuccine Alfredo
    $12.95
    Soda included with every children’s menu item

Contorni (Side Dishes)

  • Broccoli
    $5.50
  • Mixed Grilled Vegetables
    $4.95
  • Roasted potatoes
    $4.95
  • French fries in parmesan cheese with truffle oil
    $6.95
  • Sautéed spinach
    $5.95

Dolci (Sweets)

  • Tiramisu
    $12
  • Ricotta cheesecake
    $12
  • Chocolate lava cake
    $12
  • Crème Brulé
    $12

Catering

Italian Food Catering for Small and Mid-Sized Parties and Gatherings

Appetizers

Serves 6-10
Serves 10-16
Baked Clams
$75
$150
Zuppa di Mussels (R or W)
$75
$150
Fried calamari
$75
$150
Calamari Arrabiata
$75
$150
Calamari a la Moretti
$75
$150
Mini meatballs
$75
$150
Shrimp cocktail
$95
$185
Moretti Cold Antipasto
$80
$190
Chicken fingers
$60
$120

Salads

Serves 6-10
Serves 10-16
Caesar
$45
$95
Seafood
$85
$165
Mozzarella & Tomato
$75
$145
Chicken add-on
$35
$65
Arugula Salad
$70
$140
Watermelon
$70
$140

Seafood and Veal

Serves 6-10
Serves 10-16
Calamari Marinara
$75
$140
Salmon Plicata
$95
$180
Shrimp Scampi
$90
$180
Bouillabaisse
$110
$210
Veal Francese
$75
$130
Veal Marsala
$75
$130
Veal Zingara
$75
$130
Valdostana
$75
$130
Veal Milanese
$70
$130

Pasta

Serves 6-10
Serves 10-16
Cacio e pepe
$100
$200
Penne a la Vodka
$75
$150
Penne a la Vodka with chicken
$75
$150
Penne Prosciutto with shrimp
$95
$185
Rigatoni Broccoli Rabe with chicken or sausage
$75
$150
Baked Ziti
$75
$150
Lasagna
$95
$180
Baked Ravioli
$85
$160
Lobster Ravioli
$95
$185
Linguine with Clam Sauce (white or red)
$95
$190
Rigatoni Bolognese
$90
$160
Penne Salmone
$90
$180
Capellini meatballs
$90
$180
Rigatornia a la Martha Linguini red or white
$85
$175
Capellini a la Frank Sinatra
$100
$210

Italian Specialties

Serves 6-10
Serves 10-16
Chicken Francese
$65
$120
Chicken Parmigiana
$65
$120
Chicken Valdostana
$75
$150
Sausage and Peppers
$60
$120
Sausage and Meatballs
$60
$120
Eggplant Parmigiana
$60
$120
Eggplant Rollatini
$70
$140
Chicken Marsala
$70
$140
Meatball Parmigiana
$65
$130
Veal Parmigiana
$90
$180