Luigi's - Ridgefield Park

I had a lovely meal yesterday of authentic Italian cuisine, the closest you can get to being in Italy.

It may have been one of the worst meals I have ever had. Would not recommend anything we had cold antipasto it was insignificant baked ziti was old ziti topped with mozzarella veal parmigiana was gross. I think the owners are Arab not Italian. A waste of 95 dollars!!!

We used to eat here when we were growing up in Ridgefield Park many decades ago. Since leaving the area, we have avoided this spot when visiting the area because of mediocre reviews. But in the last 2 years, we have eaten here twice. The salad served family style with the meal is very good. My veal parm was very good once and only ok the second time; it seemed somewhat chewy, but the flavor was good. Shrimp cocktails were good. The lemon sole special was very good. Service on both occasions was pretty good, although on one visit there seemed to be some communication difficulties. For our last visit we were the only table occupied in the small dining room. I recommend this spot but note that the meal will be good but not outstanding. Servings are fairly large. We probably will return on a future visit to the area.

Food excellent. Little noisy for thinking and conversing. Service good. Menu's need to be cleaned better as well the tableware for greasy fingers.

I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a child!