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Ok, so we are not the typical people to take our dog to dinner with us but now that we are doing Patio Paws we are starting out slow. Billy is what some people might call “spoiled” so when we decided to do reviews we thought, “Why not let Billy join us when we dine out?” So, now our mission has begun! Billy is sometimes a barker towards strangers and quite a handful if you are out alone with him. Yes, he needs classes on being a better canine citizen and I am looking into to them.   

For our 1^st review we picked an evening when we knew that the live bands were not playing at Luigi’s Slice so we didn’t have to worry about any bad behavior that might happen. Since it was a Monday night Midtown Sacramento was quiet and peaceful. The weather was good so we didn’t have to worry about it being hot and sticky, nice for summer evening dining on the patio.

Luigi’s is easy to find even for me . . . I’m not good with Downtown Sacramento. It seems even with a GPS I can still get turned around and have no clue where I am. Lucky for Billy and I, we got to be the passengers on what I am now calling “Billy’s 1^st date night with Mom and Dad.” Once we parked and Billy had his “barkfest” in the car we picked out a table outside on the patio that had a nice railing for hitching the pup to. I went inside and got a menu off the counter so we could decide what we would have for dinner. Luigi’s ordering is the old style, walk-up-to-the counter, grab a menu and order your meal. The menu has a nice variety of toppings for “create your own” pizzas along with Luigi’s Favorites. The Slices menu has 6 different choices Sunday thru Thursday and 7 on Friday and Saturday, along with a Daily Slice, which has deal prices certain times of the day. If pizza is not what you are looking for when you come to Luigi’s you can get one of their sandwiches or a salad. To accompany your meal choice you can choose from soda, beer or wine.

We decided to get a medium Luigi’s Favorite Special (Sausage, Salami, Mushrooms and Olives) along with a small salad with what I am now calling the BEST Ranch dressing in the world! The pizza was also out of this world!! The crust was crispy, the cheese was gooey and then the final sprinkle of greatness was the seasonings on top!! As a home chef now turned food critic I had to ask what they put on top!!! I am not sure if it is a guarded family secret or not but you have got to try it for yourself and see if you can pick out the ingredients that make up their seasoning blend. Our dinner with drinks, tax and tip came to $35.00. I feel the prices at Luigi’s are right in line with other pizza places but the food in my book is off the charts!

In doing a little research before our dinner I found a few things out about Luigi’s that I didn’t know. Luigi’s Slice opened in August 2007 in the MARRS Complex and is owned by the Brida family, which has owned the original Luigi’s on Stockton Blvd since 1965. Luigi’s Slice is located in Midtown Sacramento on 20^th between J and K streets across from Sacramento News & Review and down the street from the Lounge on 20^th. The setting is very urban and local bands play in their Garden area, which is next to the main dining area of Luigi’s.You can enjoy live local music most nights of the week so if your pup is not into getting its grove on it might not be the best place in town for him or her to hang out. As for Pup friendliness I would say that Luigi’s is ok if you are willing to bring your own treats and water. We always travel with treats and water for Billy so we were not surprised that there was not a bowl of water and a jar of treats waiting for him.

The staff at Luigi’s is just as good as the food!! Very Friendly and Very Helpful!! When I gave the cashier the tip she even asked me if I was sure about the amount!! Now who does that?? Luigi’s!!!!!

So, if you see us with a white dog in tow you might never know where we are off too next!! Julia, For Patio Paws - Rover and Out!!

Luigi’s Slice

1050 20^th Street Suite 150

Sacramento, CA 95816

916-447-1255

Sunday thru Wednesday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Thursday 11:00 am to Midnight

Friday & Saturday 11:00 to 2:30 am

Dog-friendly rating: 3 paws

The Scene: 3 paws
 
Food and Drink: 4 paws

Now if we could just get our paws that Ranch Recipe!!!!!

Perks for Pooches: 1 paw