I always enjoy eating here. I especially like the meatball sub, their homemade pizzas, and the…read morebaked ziti entrée. The lemon cake is also delicious! This is a great restaurant for families to go to, and it's got a casual atmosphere with excellent service. The owner always remembers who we are and I appreciate that. I will say that as somebody that used to be married to a Sicilian that it's not the most epic Italian food in the world. if you are an Italian food connoisseur, it's not going to blow your mind but it's a solid choice if you were looking for reasonably priced and very consistent good homemade Italian food.

We have watched this place be built, we have driven past for years. For some reason we never…read morestopped. Why was i so stupid. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting staff are super friendly and attentive. Wiine selection is top shelf. When i was ordering, I asked about the lasagna, I am not a huge fan of ricotta. They said they could make it with as much or little as I wanted. who makes lasagna to order? They did We ordered 3 dessert to go. Lemonchello, tiramisu, italian cream cake. Perfect late night snack. The tiramisu looks a little dry, needs a little more soak. Will absolutely be back

Perfect service everytime. Perfect food and the pizza sauce is off the map…read more I encourage everyone to try this place you will not be disappointed

Amazing experience and food. Truly Italian at its best in Prairieville. We've had multiple pasta…read moredishes and pizza takeout, and it's always been great. Love this place!!

This place is an amazing hidden gem. If you like Italian cuisine, then this place is for you. The…read morefood is amazing. I had the Italian salad, asparagus and snuck a taste of the mushroom risotto...delicious. The service was also top notch. Our waitress was great. The restaurant's decor takes you to Italy for sure...loved the vibe and the ambiance. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be returning. This is my second visit so returning is pretty much a guarantee. Give this place a try.

We checked this place out in 2025. The service was nice and our server was helpful with…read moresuggestions. Complimentary Bread - Pretty tasty. Not a top 5 bread however, may have been the best part of the meal. Side Caesar - The dressing tasted as if it were out of a bottle and not made in house. It very well could have been however, didn't appear to be. The Parmesan wasn't great quality and also appeared to be out of a bottle or bag. Spaghetti alla Carbonara - Was pretty good. Definitely worth ordering however, not great or anything memorable. Pork Chop - It was accompanied by a sauce and roasted potatoes. The potatoes were average, nothing set them apart from regular roasted potatoes. The sauce was pretty tasty and provided something unique. The pork chop wasn't bad however, not a top 5 or even maybe top 8 pork chop I have ever. Pork Chops are something I order regularly and love to try. Is this place worth trying at least once? Maybe. Would I place it in the top 8 of Italian restaurants in the Baton Rouge/Denham Springs area? No.

The pizza was amazing, the service was perfect. The meatball appetizer was too big for two dudes…read more The owner and his staff were fun and professional.

This meal took forever because it was a busy and crowded Friday night, but the vibes were unmatched…read morefor hanging out and chatting for a couple of hours! The service was decent, and our waitress was lovely even while managing her chaotic, busy night. The specials did not disappoint; I would wait a million hours for this roasted garlic bread if I had to! The shrimp penne special was a creamy sauce with some greens and was really delicious! If you don't like garlic in your food I would avoid this spot! I would come back during a less busy time of the day.

Perfect candle-lit cozy date spot. From the moment I walked in to when I left, the staff was…read moreincredibly friendly. Service was very quick. They had a vegetarian menu - which had a variety of pasta options. In addition to the vegetarian menu, other items like salads on their regular menu are vegetarian as well. Their pasta is all homemade and it tasted amazing. I got the burrata salad, of which I requested beets be added to - delicious. Then the vegetarian baked ziti - of good size and definitely shareable, I ended up bringing a box home, also delicious. Their wine and cocktails list was pretty extensive as well. Ample free onsite parking. Whether you're looking for the perfect date night spot, girls nice dinner spot, or elevated family dinner - this is the place. 12/10!!!

Amazing! A quiet fancy atmosphere. Our waitress was amazing! The food was amazing. The drinks were…read morevery strong. But it was wonderful! What we got: Free bread - make sure to get some of the Parmesan that's in the oil Berry bourbon smash House made ricotta - SO good. The ricotta was amazing Caesar salad - good! Beets and goat cheese - I feel like this didn't have a lot of cheese. I had a lot of beets and peaches Baked ziti - so filling and good Pasta rustico - the sauce was amazing. The mushrooms were great! Highly recommend

Had a pepperoni pizza. It was tasty but the crust was a bit doughy and could have used a bit more…read moreof a crispy char on the bottom. Also had a muffuletta sandwich. Was thick but smaller in diameter than I'm used to, especially for the price. The olive mix added the expected salty/tangy flavor, but the rest was a bit blander than I was expecting. Anthony's Italian Deli and Monjuni's both make a bigger, more flavorful version of this sandwich. The best part of the meal was the cannoli. DELICIOUS! Service was prompt and attentive without being too familiar and overly friendly. Ambiance was about what I expected from a small neighborhood establishment; kind of reminded me of an Italian "Cheers".

Food was delicious as always ! We decided on a whim to go…read morehave lunch there ... was busy but not too busy ... Homey atmosphere great waitstaff Great Homemade Italian food

We arrived around 6:20 pm on Saturday night and was immediately greeted and seated. The restaurant…read morewas full and thought there would've been a wait. The food was better than expected and huge portions. In other reviews, I felt that the temperature of my food was fine. Not too hot and not too cold. I don't like burning the inside of my mouth lol. The ambiance is really nice, too. They have modern light fixtures and decor. You can dress casual or upscale casual. The temperature of the inside was a bit on the chilly side, so a light sweater or jacket would be needed. Everything was so nice and would def return the next we are in BR.

July 3, 2026 at 3:04pm . . Out of some pretty specific items entirely too early in the day. …read more Lasagna, a simple staple of "Italian" cuisine. . Out of it, option is the same ingredients on top of pasta. It is good, similar to Lasagna but not there. While there, we heard at least 2 more people wanting Lasagna . . Entirely too cold in the bar area with "explicit" instructions not to touch the air conditioner, forcing the customers to eat in an overly uncomfortable atmosphere. In an instant, your meal will lose all its heat today, on the table. My biggest instruction for today is to bring a jacket and prepare for a cold atmosphere. . Eat quick and hurry out. . As always . . Have a great dining experience and make every meal an enjoyable one.

We came to Rufino's for dinner on Saturday night, and luckily there was no wait. We weren't aware…read moreof the dress code, so my partner was politely asked to take his hat off while dining at the table. The ambiance was nice and quiet, with dim lighting for a more intimate vibe. For appetizers, we ordered the crabmeat cheesecake and calamari. Both were good, but the crabmeat cheesecake was AMAZING! I think the sauce for the calamari could use some improvements as it tasted a little too light for pairing. They offered complimentary bread service, and the olive oil/ balsamic mixture had tons of freshly grated cheese which tasted amazing compared to other places. For drinks, we both got bloody mary's, but mine was so stiff that it tasted like a double compared to my partner's.. They also didn't do the spiced rim and were out of pickled green beans. The drink experience was quite disappointing overall, so my partner finished it for me, and he agreed mine tasted like straight up alcohol. We decided on the 16 oz. ribeye and Rufino's bolognese for our mains, and upon arrival, I was EXTREMELY disappointed to see that they served the bolognese with rigatoni instead of tagliatelle. The pasta was also served warm, not hot like the roasted potatoes which was weird. Looking back at the menu, I regretfully did not read the entire description because it's bolognese and I expected the traditional pasta to be used in it. The pasta sauce was still delicious as well as the steak, but the roasted potatoes tasted so strongly of peanuts so I wasn't a fan at all. We noticed that they offered complimentary cotton candy for dessert, but we decided to splurge on the crème brûlée and it was so yummy! Overall, I would come back, but I would not get the calamari or the bolognese again. The service was friendly while still keeping things professional, but it definitely slowed down a lot once we received our entrees.

Another great experience at Ruffino's in Baton Rouge. We've started coming here once a year to…read morecelebrate our anniversary and it has truly become our go to spot for a special night out. The bread service is always such a great start to the meal and the drinks are consistently excellent. The service is also very attentive. They are always on top of refilling water and making sure everything at the table is taken care of, which we really appreciate. This time I ordered the fish on a plank and it was honestly some of the best fish I've ever had. Everything about the meal and the experience was wonderful. Looking forward to continuing our anniversary tradition here.

We stopped by one afternoon early to get something to eat. We thought it was absolutely delicious…read more The service was great and the people were very friendly. My husband said it's his new pizza place!

So my friend got a pizza to go and an order of meatballs…read more The pizza tastes like New York, in a way that I haven't had here in Baton Rouge before! SOOOOOO YUMMY. The crust is crunchy and the sauce is perfection. The meatballs are huge. We split them and there was plenty. Very juicy and cooked well!

I always love eating here. the food,service and atmosphere is excellent! And you MUST get the…read morebread... DELICIOUS!!

Another update - everything I said before is still true. But don't order the lasagne - the Italian…read moresausage in it is good, but it may be cold in the middle and the house red sauce is thin, watery, and bland. Everything else is great. Especially the bread (with the olive tapenade).