Luigi’s Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Luigi’s Cafe, where authentic Italian cuisine meets a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Nestled in Hockessin, Delaware, this cafe specializes in pizza, savory pasta, and fresh salads, perfect for any dining occasion. The menu highlights feature freshly made mozzarella sticks, crispy calamari, and their signature penne alla vodka pizza, all bursting with flavor.
- Appetizers: Indulge in mega fries topped with cheddar and bacon or classic garlic knots.
- Salads: From Caesar to a delightful crab and asparagus, every option is crafted with quality ingredients.
- Family-Friendly: With a welcoming vibe and outdoor seating, it’s ideal for gatherings or a lively night out.
Luigi's also shines in takeout and delivery, ensuring delicious food at your convenience. Whether you're enjoying a night in or a celebration, Luigi’s Cafe invites you to savor the best of Italian comfort food!
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
6 pieces.
Mega Fries
Cheddar sauce, mozzarella, bacon and side of ranch.
Jalapeno Poppers
Broccoli Bites
10 pieces.
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Breaded Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Throwback Fries
Fries topped with our throwback spicy cheese sauce.
Garlic Knots
6 pieces.
Fries
Chicken Fingers
6 pieces.
Chicken Fingers with Fries
6 pieces.
Cheese Fries
Mozzarella Fries
Old Bay Fries
Cajun Fries
Long Hots
Bruschetta
Add mozzarella for an additional charge.
Mussels Marinara
Mussels in a garlic white wine sauce or marinara, request a long hot for spice.
Clams
Little neck clams in garlic white wine sauce or marinara.
Calamari Siciliano
Sauteed calamari in Kalamata olives, capers in marinara sauce.
Antipasti di Napoli
Broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, prosciutto, sopressata, olives.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, grated Romano cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing.
House Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers.
Crab and Asparagus Salad
Grilled asparagus, roasted peppers and crab meat over house salad.
Greek Salad
House salad with feta and Kalamata olives.
Caprese Salad
Over greens, fresh mozzarella, seasoned plum tomatoes, pesto, roasted peppers and olives.
Large Caesar Salad
Romaine, grated Romano cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Add 5 pieces of shrimp for an additional charge. Add crispy chicken or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Chef Salad
Ham, turkey and provolone over a house salad.
Antipasto Salad
Capicola, salami, ham, provolone, prosciutto over house salad.
Large House Salad
Mix greens, cherry tomatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
Salads
Signature Salads
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Buffalo chicken over house salad or Caesar salad.
Italian Tuna Salad
Tuna marinated in oil and seasoning with roasted peppers and mozzarella over a house salad.
Cajun Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken in our homemade Cajun creamy sauce over house salad.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, bacon, feta and roasted peppers over house salad.
Italian Hoagie
Ham, salami, capicola and provolone.
Special Italian Hoagie
Old fashioned. Ham, capicola, sopressata, prosciutto and provolone.
Regular Tuna and Cheese Hoagie
Made with mayo.
Turkey and Cheese Hoagie
Italian Tuna and Cheese Hoagie
Tuna marinated in oil and seasoning (no mayo).
Hoagies
12" Hot Subs
Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Hot Sub
Meatball and Sausage Parmigiana Hot Sub
Eggplant Parmigiana Hot Sub
Chicken Parmigiana Hot Sub
Grilled upon request.
Veal Parmigiana Hot Sub
Large.
Sausage Parm Hot Sub
Meatball Hot Sub (no cheese)
Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Grilled Chicken Deluxe
Kennett Burger
Mushrooms, onions and provolone.
Burgers
Signature Sandwiches
Godfather Signature Sandwich
Ham, salami, prosciutto, sopressata, mozzarella, pesto and roasted peppers.
Chicken Italiano Signature Sandwich
Chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, broccoli rabe and provolone.
Chicken Diablo Signature Sandwich
Cutlet with long hots, provolone, roasted peppers and broccoli rabe.
Porchetta Italiano Signature Sandwich
Roast pork, broccoli, rabe, roasted peppers and provolone cheese.
Pollo Remo Signature Sandwich
Chicken, spinach, roasted peppers, pesto and fresh mozzarella.
Chicken Caprese Wrap
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.
Spinach Wrap
Spinach, chicken, feta, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
Cheesesteak Wrap
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Chicken Cheesesteak Wrap
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, greens, provolone and Buffalo sauce.
Turkey BLT Wrap
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, grated Romano cheese, Caesar dressing.
Ranch Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, provolone and ranch.
Veggie Wrap
Tomatoes, garlic, black olives, mushrooms, sweet peppers, broccoli, spinach, onions and provolone cheese.
Wraps
Wraps with Fries
Chicken Caprese Wrap with Fries
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.
Spinach Wrap with Fries
Spinach, chicken, feta, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
Cheesesteak Wrap with Fries
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Chicken Cheesesteak Wrap with Fries
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Fries
Grilled chicken, greens, provolone and Buffalo sauce.
Turkey BLT Wrap with Fries
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Chicken Caesar Wrap with Fries
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, grated Romano cheese, Caesar dressing.
Ranch Chicken Wrap with Fries
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, provolone and ranch.
Veggie Wrap with Fries
Tomatoes, garlic, black olives, mushrooms, sweet peppers, broccoli, spinach, onions and provolone cheese.
Chicken Caprese Wrap with Side Salad
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinegar.
Spinach Wrap with Side Salad
Spinach, chicken, feta, tomatoes and roasted peppers.
Cheesesteak Wrap with Side Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Chicken Cheesesteak Wrap with Side Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Side Salad
Grilled chicken, greens, provolone and Buffalo sauce.
Turkey BLT Wrap with Side Salad
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.
Chicken Caesar Wrap with Side Salad
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, grated Romano cheese, Caesar dressing.
Ranch Chicken Wrap with Side Salad
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, provolone and ranch.
Veggie Wrap with Side Salad
Tomatoes, garlic, black olives, mushrooms, sweet peppers, broccoli, spinach, onions and provolone cheese.
Wraps with Side Salad
Parms and Baked Dishes
Baked Manicotti
Baked Stuffed Shells
Baked Ziti
Meat Lasagna
Trio al Forno
Stuffed shells, ravioli and manicotti.
Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti
Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti
Veal Parm with Pasta Al Forno
Baked.
Pasta with Garlic and Oil
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Pasta with Blush Sauce
Pink.
Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Create Your Own Pasta
Signature Pastas
Spaghetti with Sausage and Meatball
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Capellini alla Casa
Angel hair pasta with marinara sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Gnocchi
Gnocchi in marinara sauce topped with provolone cheese and basil.
Arrabiata
Hot peppers, mushrooms, olives, pancetta and touch of marinara sauce.
Penne alla Vodka
Shallots sauteed in vodka, tomato sauce and cream.
Spaghetti alla Kennet
Spaghetti sauteed with kennet square mushrooms, tossed in marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Pancetta bacon and shallots in a Parmesan cream sauce.
Cavatelli alla Romana
Cavatelli sauteed with sausage, spinach and garlic in light marinara sauce with a touch of cream.
Tortellini Sophia Loren
Tortellini, prosciutto and sun-dried tomatoes in a blush sauce.
Sausage Scallopini
Sauteed sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms in a white wine marinara sauce.
Penne Zia Maria
Sausage and broccoli rabe sauteed in a garlic white wine sauce.
Gnocchi Genovese
Gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms in creamy pesto sauce.
Fettuccine Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Fettuccine with chicken and broccoli tossed in an Alfredo sauce.
Penne Amalfi
Shrimp, crabmeat and mushrooms in a blush sauce.
Penne con Broccoli
Penne sauteed with broccoli and spinach in white wine garlic sauce.
Penne alla Norma
Eggplant sauteed with olives in marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
Veal Spezzato
Italian classic from Luigis childs hood, veal and sausage stew in a tomato broth served over penne.
Cheese Pizza
10" Gluten Free Pizza
Boardwalk Pizza
Rings of sauce on top of mozzarella.
Upside Down Pizza
Cheese under sauce.
White Pie Pizza
Garlic and oil, seasoning and mozzarella.
Margherita Pizza
Round thin crust with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and homemade tomato sauce.
Brooklyn Pizza
Round thin crust with garlic oil, mozzarella, plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Large Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian Tomato Pie
Sauce, basil and garlic. No cheese.
La Nonna Pizza
Grandma pie. Square thin crust with fresh mozzarella, topped with homemade tomato sauce and finished with fresh basil and seasoning.
Russian Grandma Pizza
Square thin crust with vodka sauce (prosciutto in sauce) shredded mozzarella and fresh mozzarella, topped with Parmigiana and oregano.
Polpette New York Style Pizza
Brooklyn with meatballs.
Kennett Pizza (16IN)
Brooklyn with kennet mushrooms fresh mozzarella garlic, regular mozzarella, and plum tomato sauce
Pizza
Specialty Pizza
Works Specialty Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, extra cheese.
Penne alla Vodka Specialty Pizza
Large only. Penne vodka spread over our thin crust pizza.
Sausage Italiano Specialty Pizza
Large only. Sausage, broccoli rabe and roasted peppers on a Brooklyn style pizza.
Chicken Cacciatore Specialty Pizza
Chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella and marinara sauce.
Marco Pollo Specialty Pizza
White pie with chicken, roasted peppers and ricotta.
Buffalo Chicken Specialty Pizza
Chicken, Buffalo sauce and mozzarella.
Meat Lovers Specialty Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, bacon and ham.
Texas Chicken Specialty Pizza
BBQ sauce, chicken, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Philly Cheesesteak Specialty Pizza
Steak, onions, American, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Hawaiian Supreme Specialty Pizza
Ham, pineapples and bacon.
Chicken Parmesan Specialty Pizza
Breaded chicken, mozzarella, homemade marinara sauce.
Holiday Specialty Pizza
White pie with broccoli, tomatoes, spinach and ricotta cheese.
Greek Specialty Pizza
Spinach, tomato, feta on a white pie.
Veggie Lovers Specialty Pizza
Tomatoes, garlic, black olives, green peppers, broccoli, spinach, onions, mushrooms.
Garden Specialty Pizza
White pie with veggies and ricotta cheese.
Ranch Chicken Specialty Pizza
Chicken, bacon, ranch and mozzarella.
Pepperoni and Cheese Stromboli
Cheesesteak Stromboli
Steak and mozzarella.
Chicken Cheesesteak Stromboli
Chicken steak and mozzarella.
Works Stromboli
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers.
Italian Stromboli
Ham, salami, pepperoni.
Stromboli
Calzones
Holiday Calzone
Broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella and ricotta.
Spinach Calzone
Spinach, garlic, mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
Ham Calzone
Ham, mozzarella and ricotta.
Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak Hoagie
Lettuce, tomato, raw onions and mayo.
Special Cheesesteak
Pepperoni, sweet peppers, fried onions, mushrooms and sauce.
Luigis Cheesesteak
American, provolone and mozzarella cheese on garlic bread.
Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
Ranch Chicken Cheesesteak
Ranch, mozzarella cheese, bacon and tomatoes.
Chicken Cacciatore Steak
Mushrooms, onions, peppers, provolone and sauce.
Chicken Cheese Steak
BBQ Chicken Cheese Steak
12" Steaks and Chicken Steaks
Wings and Tenders
Buffalo Tenders
Wings
Chicken Picatta
Sauteed with mushrooms, spinach, white wine, garlic, lemon and capers over pasta.
Chicken Sorrento
Sauteed and layered with eggplant, provolone and marinara sauce over pasta.
Chicken Cacciatore
Peppers, onions and mushrooms in marinara sauce over pasta.
Chicken Hockessin
Sauteed shrimp, cherry tomatoes and spinach in a white wine garlic sauce over pasta.
Chicken Chesapeake
Chopped tomatoes and spinach in a Parmesan cream sauce, topped with crabmeat and touch of Old Bay.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with mushrooms in marsala wine over pasta.
Chicken Diva
Roasted peppers and broccoli in garlic white wine sauce.
Chicken
Seafood
Linguini with Clams and Shrimp
Clams and jumbo shrimp in a white wine garlic and oil sauce.
Calamari Marinara
Calamari sauteed in white wine and marinara over pasta.
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo and baby shrimp and tomatoes in lemon garlic butter sauce over linguini.
Shrimp Marinara
Jumbo and baby shrimp in marinara sauce.
Shrimp Puttanesca
Jumbo and baby shrimp with capers and olives in a marinara sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
Baby shrimp in a blush cream sauce.
Mussels Marinara over Linguini
Linguini with Clams
Clams in a white wine garlic and oil sauce.
Pasta Chesapeake
Shrimp, crabmeat, spinach and tomatoes in creamy Alfredo sauce with a touch of Old Bay.
Shrimp Greco
Jumbo and baby shrimp with fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes and spinach in a white wine sauce over angel hair and topped with feta cheese.
Shrimp Napolitano
Jumbo shrimp in marinara sauce.
ZUPPA DI MARE OVER LINGUINI
SHRIMP, CLAMS, MUSSELS, CALAMARI MARINASA SAUCE OVER LINGUINI
Kids 3 Tenders and Fingers
Comes with choice of side.
Kids Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Kids Pasta with Butter
Kid Pasta with Meatball
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Kids Ravioli & MEATBALL
3 pieces. Served with meatball.
Kids Corner
Desserts
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Coffee dessert.
Chocolate Cake
Cannoli
Sweet ricotta cream with chocolate chip in a cannoli shell.
Limoncello Cake
Ben and Jerrys Half Baked
Ben and Jerrys Chocolate Mint
Ben and Jerrys American Dream
Ben and Jerrys Strawberry Cheese Cake
Pistachio Cake
Ben Jerrys Net Flix and Chill
Cheese Cake Cone
Rich creamy cheesecake wrapped in almond crepe.