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Luigi Delicatessen

43 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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Find Luigi Delicatessen

43 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 477 775 944
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Luigi Delicatessen

Ditch the expectations of a printed menu on Franklin Street for an evening of tailor-made Italian cooking and live piano. Diners gladly hand over the reins to the floor staff, who talk through the day's scratch-made pasta before steering the table toward plates like piping hot tagliatelle ragù, delicate crab linguini, or pillowy gnocchi in cream mushroom sauce. The dining room runs on lively Italian hospitality—where Luigi himself often works the room between sets from the pianist—delivering an unscripted meal that finishes over espresso and house tiramisu.

  • Verbal Menu Curation: Staff verbally recite and customize daily scratch-made pastas and mains to table cravings and dietary needs.
  • Live Piano & Warmth: A spirited dining room animated by live piano sets, vocal tunes, and hands-on hospitality from the owner.
  • Premium Experiential Dining: Unscripted, tailored courses come at a premium, with transparent surprises like table water charges.
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Why Dine at Luigi Delicatessen

Discover why guests choose Luigi Delicatessen for bespoke Italian feasts and memorable celebrations.

  • Personalized Verbal Menu Guidance

    Waitstaff guide diners without physical menus, learning personal tastes and dietary needs to curate freshly made scratch Italian pastas and house specialties.

    I particularly liked that there wasn't a physical menu, and instead the waiter made recommendations based on my preferences.

    Sam Schmidt

  • Acoustic Live Piano Entertainment

    The dining room comes alive with guest sing-alongs, classic tunes, and acoustic piano sets played during evening services.

    The music by James was phenominal and welcomed our friend to sing-along with him.

    Lauryn S

  • Warm Family Hospitality

    Guests are treated like extended family through warm, attentive care from Luigi and the entire service team.

    You can’t call the wonderful service, service, because it was like sitting with family in Nonna’s kitchen.

    Tania Norton

  • Effortless Decision-Free Dining

    Diners experience pure relief and delight as staff take full ownership of the ordering process and deliver tailored plates.

    Food was absolutely amazing, choices made for you based on your dietary requirements. Chosen perfectly

    Corrina Hibbert

  • Celebratory Milestone Gatherings

    Milestone gatherings are elevated by personalized touches, surprise birthday serenades, and festive live piano accompaniment.

    I was so touched by the team birthday celebration surprise and perfect moment matched with the live birthday piano performance.

    kw c

  • Communal Platter Sharing

    Generous multi-course sharing platters and family-style service foster memorable, communal dining for parties and friend groups.

    Following the waiter’s recommendation, we went for sharing platters, and he curated a series of dishes tailored to our tastes and allergies.

    Peter Boyd

Freshly prepared Italian favorites verbally curated and crafted daily

  • Gnocchi

    the Gnocchi was one of the best I've eaten

    Janice Moore

  • Ragu

    the Ragu is some of the best I’ve had!

    Jack Wilson

  • Crab Pasta

    It was my first time trying crab pasta, and it definitely lived up to the hype.

    Sarah Styman

  • Lasagne

    The lasagne was absolutely unreal

    Anna Plunkett

Beyond the menu

Memorable touches that elevate your dining experience at Luigi Delicatessen

  • Verbal Custom-Curated Menu

    Staff guide diners without printed menus by reciting daily scratch-made creations, tailoring courses and dietary accommodations directly through conversation.

  • Live Piano Performances

    Evenings feature dining-room piano and vocal performances, including personalized musical surprises for birthday celebrations.

  • Personal Welcome from Luigi

    Luigi frequently visits tables personally to welcome guests, share stories, recommend custom drinks, and join in songs.

  • Accommodating Late & Pre-Theatre Arrivals

    Staff and kitchen accommodate late-arriving diners off travel or pre-theatre schedules, grilling fresh sides even during kitchen closing.

Before you head over

Practical advice for navigating verbal ordering, live piano nights, and custom scratch dining.

  • Embrace the Verbal Menu

    Expect no physical or printed menu; servers verbally introduce the day's fresh handmade pastas and dishes, curating courses tailored directly to your preferences and dietary needs.

  • Flag Celebrations in Advance

    Mention birthdays or special celebrations when booking or arriving, as staff and the live dining-room pianist frequently coordinate dedicated musical surprises.

  • Share Dietary Needs Upfront

    Communicate any dietary requirements right away; the kitchen and floor team readily customize daily scratch-made sauces and pasta selections to suit specific medical or personal diets.

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