Hondo, Texas · First-Generation Family Kitchen
Scratch-made breads, hand-tossed pizzas, stuffed calzones, and pasta that's cooked perfectly, every time.
Our Story
Luigi's Italian Restaurant was built on a simple idea: everything should taste like it came from a family kitchen in the old country. That's why every bread, every sauce, and every dough is made from scratch, right here in Hondo. It's the kind of cooking that first-generation Italian families have passed down for generations — honest, generous, and full of flavor.
Our menu runs deep, from classic pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas to garlic knots, calamari, and hearty calzones. Adventurous eaters love our stromboli — a massive, overstuffed roll of melted cheese and savory fillings that regulars say is impossible to finish in one sitting. And don't skip dessert: our tiramisu is the perfect way to end the meal.
Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or settling in for a long family dinner, our goal is the same every time: to make you feel like you're eating at Nonna's table. As one guest put it, this place is "Perfect. With a capital P."
A Peek Inside
Kind Words
"If you find yourself in Hondo Texas you must stop by Luigi's. Excellent Italian made by a first generation family. All dishes with breads are made from scratch. It really tastes like a mom-n-pop restaurant in Italy."
"Best calamari I've had with great personal pizza and the sampler. We pigged out on all of it. Sabrina was great!"
"Luigi's in Hondo is open again and wow the food is amazing. The sauce is exceptional and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner."
"We got three courses... it was so much, I couldn't even finish it... This place is Perfect. With a capital P."
Visit Us
918 18th St
Hondo, TX 78861
We're working on bringing online ordering to Luigi's Italian Restaurant. In the meantime, give us a call and we'll take great care of you.
Call (830) 364-7200