I Heard Luigino's Restaurant Closed

[Bonny]

I saw on Facebook today that Luigino's closed for good last night.
Most people know I don't say too many bad things about restaurants, even those I don't like but, Luigino's was one that I didn't like.
I never want to see any business close because that means people will be out of work. Thank goodness we are coming into season and maybe the employees can find another job.

[Chi-Town]

The outside bar was doing a brisk business during the Cruise-in last night. A last hurrah, I guess.

[Kahuna32162]

Maybe just another step in upgrading the overall offerings at Spanish Springs to compliment the new Sharon Center.

[dotti105]

We have only dined there a few times, but always had excellent food and service.

One of our granddaughters requested her Birthday dinner be held there and they served the 16 of us without a hitch.

On another occasion, the owner was sitting with a group at a table next to us and they had a large Birthday cake for someone in their party. The owner came to our table and introduced himself and brought cake to us.

We always had good food and good service. I hate to see them close. Like, Bonny, I hate to see any of our dining options close. Particularly the non-chain restaurants.

[Navy (SSBN 633)]

Cant believe they stayed open that long

[Chatbrat]

Navy (SSBN 633) From (SSBN 635)-second that- they were about as good Italian food that you find in the TDU void

[njbchbum]

And so it is reported in the not to be mentioned on-line news:

"An Italian restaurant in Spanish Springs Town Square served its last meals on Saturday.
"Luigino’s restaurant owner Desmond D’Souz quietly informed loyal diners Saturday that the restaurant would be closing."

[Navy (SSBN 633)]

Navy (SSBN 633) From (SSBN 635)-second that- they were about as good Italian food that you find in the TDU void

Too funny..a salute from a fellow Submariner!!

[chuckinca]

Have a villager friend who was on SSBN 601.

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[Bosoxfan]

:BigApplause:Cant believe they stayed open that long

[debmc33]

There are so many closings and empty store fronts in all 3 of The Villages downtowns - I find it alarming! TV should be concerned. I would think businesses would be lined up to be in those areas .Rent too high? TV too controlling?

[Callaway Guy]

There are so many closings and empty store fronts in all 3 of The Villages downtowns - I find it alarming! TV should be concerned. I would think businesses would be lined up to be in those areas .Rent too high? TV too controlling?

Answer #1 - Probably
Answer #2 - More than likely

[tbussche]

We talked with a person last week that looked into opening a business in TV. They were given a 49 page contract to sign. Their lawyer told them run, not walk away from it.

[graciegirl]

A search shows they opened almost exactly four years to the day. I wonder if their four year lease was up.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/restaurant-discussions-90/new-italian-restaurant-opening-today-44143/?highlight=italian+restaurant+spanish+springs

[Sandtrap328]

I will miss their outdoor bar. $2 drafts were great! The pizza could not be beat anywhere!

However, the food, service, and attitudes inside were all terrible.

[nkrifats]

We talked with a person last week that looked into opening a business in TV. They were given a 49 page contract to sign. Their lawyer told them run, not walk away from it.
Yet quite a few places seem to stay in businss here in the villages. Could it be their business model has something to do with it also or maybe what or how they are offering their service?

[Chatbrat]

Ricciardi's will be the next so-called Italian restaurant to go-lousy food and they do nothing to make it better--recipe for failure

[graciegirl]

Yet quite a few places seem to stay in businss here in the villages. Could it be their business model has something to do with it also or maybe what or how they are offering their service?



I think you are right.

[skip0358]

As far as I see Brownwood has the most but they're still up and coming so give them a little more time. There are a few new one's coming to LSL, As for SS I don't go up there very often. I would think IF a good Restaurant comes into the one that just closed it should do fine with all the big acts coming into the Sharon. We locals all have our favorite places because we're treated to good food, fair prices, and friendly atmosphere. Maybe those that have closed didn't learn that yet. Hope the workers find someplace to work quickly. I know Kattie Bells is hiring,

[newguyintv]

There are so many closings and empty store fronts in all 3 of The Villages downtowns - I find it alarming! TV should be concerned. I would think businesses would be lined up to be in those areas .Rent too high? TV too controlling?

Heard from reliable source that Luigino's monthly rent was $16,000. Pretty hefty overhead for a small town business.

[graciegirl]

Heard from reliable source that Luigino's monthly rent was $16,000. Pretty hefty overhead for a small town business.



No one put a gun to their head to lease it, IF that is true.

[Newbeginnings]

I did not care for Luigino's, ate there a few times, service was very slow, they were not busy inside the restaurant. We had to ask for our check 3 times and finally just left cash on the table as we could not get the check. I didn't think it was very clean also, but the food was pretty decent. My opinion, my experience, I am not surprised of the closing.

[Chi-Town]

Let's hope that the space is filled soon. I remember for years that prime location in Spanish Springs was vacant and detracting from the overall image.

[Bonny]

I get tired of people saying The Villages is the cause of business closures because of high rent. Look at the businesses that have opened more than 1 place and the other places that are always busy.
Businesses know when they sign a lease how much the rent will be, so you better have a plan before you sign it and open a business.
I remember we had a Christmas store in SS on the square. When they closed some people blamed the high rent. Really ??? Obviously we didn't need a year round Christmas store.
The restaurants that have closed were the ones that got really bad reviews. 12 of us had a girl's night out and ate at Luiginos. 6 sent their meals back. They were awful. Service was also awful. Most of our meals came mixed up. Only 2 out of the 12 said they liked their meal. One got pizza and the other had a salad.
Note to businesses: Make sure you have a good plan when you open up a business, but also make sure you follow through with that plan.

[graciegirl]

I get tired of people saying The Villages is the cause of business closures because of high rent. Look at the businesses that have opened more than 1 place and the other places that are always busy.
Businesses know when they sign a lease how much the rent will be, so you better have a plan before you sign it and open a business.
I remember we had a Christmas store in SS on the square. When they closed some people blamed the high rent. Really ??? Obviously we didn't need a year round Christmas store.
The restaurants that have closed were the ones that got really bad reviews. 12 of us had a girl's night out and ate at Luiginos. 6 sent their meals back. They were awful. Service was also awful. Most of our meals came mixed up. Only 2 out of the 12 said they liked their meal. One got pizza and the other had a salad.
Note to businesses: Make sure you have a good plan when you open up a business, but also make sure you follow through with that plan.


Don't let HER blond hair fool ya.


Smart girl, our Bonny!

[Bonny]

Don't let HER blond hair fool ya.


Smart girl, our Bonny!
News Break !! I'm not a real blond !:a20: Thank you GG

[dbussone]

News Break !! I'm not a real blond !:a20: Thank you GG


I read this on the online news source that shall not be named.

[Bonny]

I read this on the online news source that shall not be named.
:1rotfl:

[Tim Ringler]

One of the best locations in Spanish Springs, but bad service, bad food, all the ingredients of failure. Yes good riddance. Hope someone moves in who will provide good value and not try to continue to rip Villages off like a lot of restaurants do. Villagers have to speak out. I've heard it said that restaurants in The Villages could serve turds and the patrons would still say it was the best turd they ever ate.

[CFrance]

One of the best locations in Spanish Springs, but bad service, bad food, all the ingredients of failure. Yes good riddance. Hope someone moves in who will provide good value and not try to continue to rip Villages off like a lot of restaurants do. Villagers have to speak out. I've heard it said that restaurants in The Villages could serve turds and the patrons would still say it was the best turd they ever ate.
Well, the fact that it closed due to all those ingredients of failure sort of belies your statement about what Villagers will joyfully eat, eh? I think the Villagers did speak out.

I never met a turd I really liked. Although some were so-so.

[Bogie Shooter]

One of the best locations in Spanish Springs, but bad service, bad food, all the ingredients of failure. Yes good riddance. Hope someone moves in who will provide good value and not try to continue to rip Villages off like a lot of restaurants do. Villagers have to speak out. I've heard it said that restaurants in The Villages could serve turds and the patrons would still say it was the best turd they ever ate.

Nice?

[billethkid]

A cherry location in Spanish Springs, yet there have been at least four or five different tries at making it work.

It was a micro brewery and restaurant back in 2004 when we arrived. That was the most golden opportunity to make a go of it and it tanked.

And many of us KNOW it is not the urban legend, high rent of TV!!!

So who or what is next.

The formula for success is so simple!!

[Bonny]

One of the best locations in Spanish Springs, but bad service, bad food, all the ingredients of failure. Yes good riddance. Hope someone moves in who will provide good value and not try to continue to rip Villages off like a lot of restaurants do. Villagers have to speak out. I've heard it said that restaurants in The Villages could serve turds and the patrons would still say it was the best turd they ever ate.
Nice post, said no one ever. :ohdear:

[MikeV]

We only ate there twice in 3 years because the first visit was mediocre and the second visit was worse.

[DonH57]

I think we only ate there twice and both times they were busy so it was a little slow on food coming out. I had the spaghetti bolognese. It was good and the serving was so big I had to take half home which saves some cooking. We never had issues with the servers.

[Allegiance]

The landlord/Morse get a % of gross receipts?

[Bonny]

The landlord/Morse get a % of gross receipts?
That's the nice thing about being a landowner/landlord. :icon_wink:

[2BNTV]

Being of Italian descent, I ate there once and was not impressed with the quailty of their food and I am easy to please. I thought it was overpriced but fortunately, my friends paid the tab.

The Daily Sun said there were numerous people who were looking to put a business in that location.

Let's see what happens!

[Jima64]

Bad food or service will keep me away. Villagers speak with their wallet. Such a great location with so many possible customers, just provide good food and service.

[BS Beef]

I just had to chime in. This is usually right in Bonnie's wheelhouse so I'm surprise she doesn't have her finger on the pulse of what's going in there next. :icon_hungry:

[BS Beef]

AHHHH!!!! :22yikes: Sorry I spelled your name wrong��Bonny not Bonnie

[Bonny]

AHHHH!!!! :22yikes: Sorry I spelled your name wrong��Bonny not Bonnie
Actually you spelled my name right. It is Bonnie. When I first signed up for this forum, that name was taken so I just spelled it different. :D

[BS Beef]

Oh good Bonnie with the "ie". However I'm still counting on you to let us know what is going in there. I have faith :thumbup:

[klseejag]

A restaurant can and has made it there. **** poor management tears a place apart and who they hire.