Nothing But Love at Luigis Restaurant in Fairfield

Family is the operative word at Luigi’s Restaurant in Fairfield. Chef and owner, Giulio Cavalli, joined his brother, Gianni, in 1976 to run the establishment. 46 years later, Giulio is still using his mother’s recipes that he watched her prepare in his hometown of Ripi, Italy. Today, Giulio’s wife, Lauren, a 4th-grade teacher in Stratford, is also an integral part of the business, filling any role needed, including baking her famous blueberry crumble! Other family members are often spotted lending a hand in the kitchen, behind the register, or serving tables. What makes Luigi’s exceptional is the extended family the Cavallis have also created among their long-time staff and customers.