[ellie123]

Just got back from Linguinos in Spanish Springs and will not be going back. Started with wait time in being seated. No one out front, and eventually some guy came into the restaurant and said would go and get someone for us. He went back to the kitchen and came back out and told us the waiter would be right out, he was in kitchen getting order. Now there was only 4 other people sitting in a booth, and 2 more at the bar. Who this guy was, have no idea but he stayed and went back into kitchen area. Some other waitress, or I assume was a waitress walked by without any acknowledgement. She was just in a t shirt and shorts, not dressed appropriately for this type of restaurant.

Finally was seated and asked the waiter more about the advertised specials on the board when we walked in. He informed us that those were the specials from last night! Why would they still be up at 2 p.m.?

Three of us ordered salad and my husband ordered soup. Brought our salads, never brought his soup. He told them to just forget it because our man in course would be coming. My Ceasar salad didn't taste like a Ceasar at all and chicken Marsala was terrible. Tasted like a beef bouillon cube broth poured over chicken and fettuccine noodles. We all had something different, and three of us really dissapointed. My one friend said he did like his shrimp in the shrimp scampi.

Had a bad experience with service about a year ago and haven't been back, but wanted to give ita second chance. Well, not only is the service terrible, but the food is worse. Taking this one off of my dining list.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

We went there once and never returned. The service was horrendous and the food was mediocre at best.

It's Luigino's by the way, not Linguinos.

[bookseller61]

Went to linguinos once and food and service was very good!

[Richard1366]

Your experience during the first few minutes should have been a clue to exit the place!!!

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

We went there once and never returned. The service was horrendous and the food was mediocre at best.

It's Luigino's by the way, not Linguinos.

I agree never again!

[Chatbrat]

Its amazing this place is still in business--guess there are lots of people who don't have a clue what real Italian food is--they must think that Chef Boyardee is the greatest

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Its amazing this place is still in business--guess there are lots of people who don't have a clue what real Italian food is--they must think that Chef Boyardee is the greatest

This thread is about a particular restaurant.

[Sandtrap328]

I totally agree with the negative comments about dining at Luigino's - on the inside restaurant.

However, the outdoor bar is very good. All day $2 drafts, $4 glasses of wine, and always one specialty drink. Pizza is excellent!

[jim1941]

The "Hawaiian Pizza" is to die for......)

[MikeV]

Went once, that was enough.

Originally Posted by MikeV

Went once, that was enough.

Only restaurant I've ever walked out of.Usually give places a second chance but not this place.

[dotti105]

Wow! I am surprised at the negative reviews.

We have dined there several times and have always had very good food and service. The owner was there one night to celebrate the local manager's promotion. They were at a table next to us and the owner made a point to talking to our teen grandson's and asked us if we enjoyed our meal. He then proceeded to bring a piece of the cake for their celebration to each of our grandsons. service above and beyond.

We had 13 there for a family birthday dinner and the service was great and the food excellent. Everyone said to make it a tradition.

Maybe they have some "off" days, but we have alwasy had good food and service.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Its amazing this place is still in business--guess there are lots of people who don't have a clue what real Italian food is--they must think that Chef Boyardee is the greatest

I think that the restaurant is probably supported by the outside bar. It makes sense that they scrimp on payroll and products for the food because they probably don't make a lot of money from it. But, it seems that any time I go by there after 3:00 in the afternoon, the bar is packed.