Open for lunch starting March 21st!
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
$16.95Fried squid, sautéed in olives, capers, & spicy cherry pepper sauceMelanzane al Pistacchi
$13.95Tower of roasted organic eggplant filled with roasted red peppers, aged goat cheese in red wine pistachio honey dressingCozze Bianco
$15.95Fresh cultivated white mussels, steamed, seasoned in garlic & white wine, herb broth; served with crostini breadCozze alla Calabrese
$15.95Sautéed organic mussels in white wine sauce, Calabrian spicy pepper, shallot, garlic and tomato; served with crostini breadMozzarella Caprese
$13.95Tomato slices, mozzarella, fresh basil, & a touch of balsamic glazeBurrata alla Moretti
$15.95Burrata cheese aged over 24 months, aged prosciutto crudo di Parma (raw ham from Parma,) tomato, basil oil, & balsamic glazeCalamari Fritti
$14.95Golden fried calamari served with a side of marinara saucePolpette alla Moretti
$12.95Meatballs made Moretti’s styleTagliere Misto alla Luigi
$19.95Chef’s selection of imported cured meat, cheeses, olives, honey, grapes, crostini bread, and walnutsCozze Gorgonzola
$17.95Broccoli rabe, cherry peppers, and crostini breadScampi Limoncello
$17.95Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a lemon garlic and limoncello sauce, topped with toasted almonds
Insalatissime (Salads)
Insalata di spinaci
$10.95Fresh spinach with portobello mushrooms, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts house dressingInsalata di Cesare
$10.95Chopped artisan lettuce sprinkled with homemade Cesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheeseInsalata di Arugula
$10.95Arugula with sliced pears and cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, in lemon citrus
Pasta
Penne al Salmone
$24.95Smoked & fresh salmon, shallots, parsley and a touch of cream sauceGnocchi al Porcini
$23.95Homemade potato dumplings in white cream sauce, porcini mushrooms, and shaved parmesan cheese, with white truffle oilShrimp Marinara
$24.95Sautéed shrimp in a classic marinara sauce, served over linguiniPasta Primavera
$22.95Assorted fresh garden vegetables sautéed in garlic oil with choices of penne, linguine, capellini, and whole wheat pastaPasta Bolognese
$23.95Fettuccini pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauceRavioli Pomodoro
$23.00Cheese ravioli, homemade pomodoro sauce, diced fresh mozzarella, pecorino (sheep cheese), and basilMelanzane Rollatini
$22.95Battered eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese in marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella over capelliniCappellini al polpette alla Luigi
$23.95Meatballs with capellini pasta, Moretti's styleFettuccine Alfredo
$22.95
Shrimp +$8
Chicken + $6Served in a classic, creamy alfredo cheese saucePenne alla vodka
$22.95
Shrimp +$8
Chicken + $6Hearty ground sautéed in a creamy pink vodka sauce, tossed with penneRigatoni alla Martha
$24.95Chicken, shrimp, vodka, tomato cream sauce, accented with bacon prosciuttoLinguini Vongole
$28.95Fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in a red or white clam sauceCappellini alla Frank Sinatra
$28.95Capellini with shrimp, clams, Gaeta olives, in a red or white clam sauce
Pollo E Carni (Chicken and Meat)
Pollo Parmigiana
$24.95Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, & marinara sauce, served over capellini pastaPollo Marsala
$24.95Golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetablesPollo Gorgonzola
$24.95Grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, fresh tomato, and melted cheese over penne pastaPollo Scarpariello
$24.95Chicken breast chunks, Italian sausage, cherry peppers, garlic, rosemary, in a white wine vinegar sauce on the bonePollo Francese
$24.95Egg-battered chicken breast with fresh lemon and wine over penne pastaPollo Paillard
$24.95Grilled Chicken, Arugula salad with tomatoes, red onions, Parmesan cheese, citron dressingScaloppine di Vitello Valdostana
$25.95Pan-fried veal with prosciutto and mozzarella, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and demi glaze sauceScaloppine di Vitello Parmigiana
$25.95Topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, over capellini pastaScaloppine di Vitello Zingara
$25.95Sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, & prosciutto in a lemon butter sauceVeal Chop “Caprese” Style alla Luigi
$44.95Breaded, butterflied veal rib chops with tomatoes, garlic, and wine sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese.Sirloin Steak Pizzaiola
$35.95Sliced sirloin steak with peppers and onions in a tomato garlic wine sauce
Pesce E Frutti di Mare (Fish and Seafood)
Salmone Piccata
$26.95Grilled Atlantic salmon, served with spinach and roasted potatoes, topped with lemon-caper butter sauceBouillabaisse
$35.95French seafood stew that combines seafood such as fish, mussels, and clams in a homemade marinara broth, wide capellini pastaGrouper Livornese
$32.95Pan-seared filet with capers, black olives, shallots, and fresh basil in homemade marinara sauce, served with spinach and roasted potatoesShrimp alla Moretti
$25.95Tomato garlic and wine sauce with bacon, sweet peas, and a splash of cream
Menù per Bambini (Children's Menu)
Cheese Ravioli
$8.95Spaghetti with Meatballs
$8.95Chicken Tenders with Fries
$8.95Mozzarella Sticks
$8.95Kid's Fettuccine Alfredo
$12.95Soda included with every children’s menu item
Contorni (Side Dishes)
Broccoli
$5.50Mixed Grilled Vegetables
$4.95Roasted potatoes
$4.95French fries in parmesan cheese with truffle oil
$6.95Sautéed spinach
$5.95
Dolci (Sweets)
Tiramisu
$6Ricotta cheesecake
$6Chocolate lava cake
$6Crème Brulé
$6
Catering
Italian Food Catering for Small and Mid-Sized Parties and Gatherings
Appetizers
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 |
