An Italian restaurant in Adelaide.
Family-run since 2014. Handmade pasta, local seafood, rich sauces and Italian classics, all made to share and savour. Deli Monday to Friday; dinner Thursday to Saturday.
In the heart of Adelaide.
If you're searching for a standout among Adelaide Italian restaurants, Luigi's offers something a little different. With no fixed menu, each visit is shaped by what's fresh, seasonal and inspiring in the kitchen that day.
Expect handmade pasta, local seafood, rich sauces and comforting classics, all made to share and savour. This flexible, market-led approach means we're never cooking on autopilot.
We're often called the best Italian restaurant in Adelaide and while we let our guests be the judge of that, we're proud to have become a regular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Where food feels like home.
Here, food is a conversation, a connection and a memory in the making.
Handmade pasta
Rolled by hand each morning.
Local seafood
Whatever came in fresh that morning.
Rich sauces
Slow-cooked, on the stove all afternoon.
Italian classics
The dishes Nonna would recognise.
“My story starts in Naples, where I learned that food was never just food, it was the centrepiece of life.”
Luigi's isn't run like a typical restaurant. It's run like a home. We're not trying to be trendy. We're not trying to impress.
What you might be wondering.
What dishes do you offer?
A rotating selection of Italian favourites including handmade pasta, seafood, seasonal sides and classic meat dishes: always changing, always made from scratch.
Do you cater to dietary requirements?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options are available. Let our team know when booking or ordering and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Do you take reservations?
We recommend booking ahead, especially for our Thursday to Saturday dinner sittings or for larger groups. Walk-ins are welcome if we have space.
Is Luigi Delicatessen family-owned?
Yes, and proudly so. Luigi was born in Naples and opened the deli in 2014. His mother, Anna, helped from day one.
Do you cater off-site?
We do. Visit our Functions page for catering details: office lunches, weddings, drop-off platters, full feasts.
Book your table at Luigi Delicatessen.
Deli Monday to Friday. Dinner with live music, Thursday to Saturday. 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide CBD.