Dante & Luigi's Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The wait staff was always present yet not obtrusive, extremely kind and attentive."
• "Dominick, the server was on point and did a great job welcoming and presenting me with all the options and specials."
• "Our server Steve was excellent."
• "Service was very attentive and good!"
• "The service was second to none."
• "The server on the other hand was fantastic! He was accommodating, extremely warm, and friendly."
• "Their service was nothing short of excellence."

Cons:

• "Our visit here was met by a somewhat rude hostess whose first words were, 'do you have your shots card?'"
• "I was disappointed in the experience I had with the hostess who was abrupt and asked for vaccine cards from my party of 5 who were properly masked."
• "14 people for dinner ... poor service ... cold food ... wrong wine ..."
• "As a person of color we were treated so poorly, the servers were literally clearing our table in the middle of us eating our food."
• "We tipped $165 on a $785 bill. Frank had the audacity to come back to say that we did not tip him enough and requested more money."
• "Waiters need manners and manners to conduct themselves.They keep on eyeing the customer constantly."
• "The waiter was taking food away too fast and was not asking if I was finished."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is delicious and prepared daily with only fresh ingredients."
• "Everything I tasted was well-prepared and tasted great: the calamari was crisp and flavorful, the stuffed peppers were awesome, their pasta was delicate and amazing."
• "Authentic Italian food. Really good 'gravy' and meatballs."
• "Exceedingly good Italian food."
• "Savory tomato sauces, tender meats and exquisite desserts."
• "The absolute best fettuccini Alfredo I have ever had in my life."
• "Everything was scrumptious."

Cons:

• "The sauce was a bit salty for my taste."
• "The food is OK! As a food critic and Chef, I am beyond disappointed after visiting this place."
• "Food was mediocre and cold in specific parts."
• "The food was quite frankly disappointing. The bread was barely warm and difficult to pull apart."
• "While the food was wonderful and well-presented, it was nothing too special."
• "The food was good, nothing special."
• "The risotto accompaniment was watery- watery!- and way overcooked."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The ambiance was charming and felt familiar yet elegant."
• "The setting was very romantic."
• "The atmosphere was old world Italian...like something out of a MOVIE."
• "The interior atmosphere made you feel so at home with the decor which was pleasantly and softly lit."
• "The decor and the ambiance truly evidence the word which best describes Dante’s and Luigi’s: CLASSY!"
• "The dining room where we sat was BEAUTIFUL, especially at night when the room was filled with a dimly lit golden glow."
• "The atmosphere was lovely (it was decorated for Christmas)."

Cons:

• "First of all, I was greeted by a waiter whom, for SOME reason, greets all his tables with a FAKE ACCENT!!"
• "The place is kind of out of the way of the main city area and there's no good parking nearby so that's difficult."
• "Smarmy waiter.....there are a lot of other byobs..off of broad street...better food..and half the price."
• "I found the space a little loud."
• "The hostess essentially told my family and I that we were not welcomed at their restaurant."
• "Still wish Philadelphians dressed up a little when dining."
• "The ambiance was definitely there... dinner here was more for the ambiance rather than for the culinary experience."

Value

Pros:

• "They take credit cards, but they will take 10% off the total cost of your meal if you pay in cash."
• "This place is an experience, great food, great service, a timeless gem in South Philly."
• "The prices are actually quite reasonable for the experience you get."
• "Prices were very reasonable."
• "The food is all reasonably priced, especially when you consider portion size."
• "Great prices, too! Everything tastes fresh and they serve generous amounts."
• "They give 10% off your bill if you pay in cash."

Cons:

• "Little pricey. Limoncello martinis really good, $20 for 1 though, which is a little high."
• "The price point was also very high, and for what you get I probably wouldn't go back."
• "The portions, as compared to the prices, weren't the greatest. Fairly pricey for what you get."
• "2 stars only for places that do not list food prices on 'their on line menu'."
• "We wanted to try the lasagna, but they said it takes 30 minutes to make so that was disappointing."
• "Good food and service, but a bit overpriced with the tiniest of extras being an additional charge."
• "For the price it was not outstanding. The veal was excellent. Appetizer a little skimpy for cost."