I got the margarita pizza it was delicious! The service was great as always! Super easy to make a reservation. I brought my friend who's in town to run the Big Sur marathon! read more

Be more specific about what you sell. I was expecting a traditional Italian restaurant but it wasn't. Not enjoyable read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE. They told me and my three kids (5, 7, and 15) that they were booked with reservations and only had outside seats. We were visiting and hungry so agreed to sit outside. The couple seated outside next to us asked to move inside and were allowed, but I said nothing. I saw the restaurant was still empty when our food came and asked to move inside or to put the heat lamp on that I saw, but both requests were denied. It had gotten VERY COLD OUTSIDE. The last straw was another group (of adults) came with no reservations and they were immediately sat inside. I went inside and asked the manager why we were being treated differently; they eventually settled on the excuse that they didn't want to put a time frame on our meal. I asked for the check and left. By the way, no one checked on us the entire time, and it took a long time for the food to be served. HORRIBLE SERVICE, hope you spend your money at some place that believes everyone has worth and dignity, no here. EDIT after response from owner. Thank you for the response. As all can now read, this was the negative tone I was met with when I brought the situation to their attention. How am I suppose to know your policy? All I see are groups being seated while we sit outside, and they are both without reservations like us, and an empty restaurant (as seen in the pic). As someone who works in a service industry, listening (& empathy), acknowledgment, and an apology go a long way. Thank you also for verifying our experience at your establishment. WE WILL NOT BE BACK. read more

Rudolfo's - Pic of "restaurant full of reservations" when we left. - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Visiting from out of town and went to Rudolfo's for some take out. The place was slammed with a family reunion and was apologetic before I could order about how long my order would take. Before I knew it, they gave me more than I ordered and everyone was fantastic. For takeout, I couldn't expect better service. Next time I hope to stay and enjoy the restaurants charm. read more

Rudolfo's - Fig pie, smoked pancetta and mushroom pie and Brussels sprouts with smoke pancetta. - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

This is what food was meant to be DELICIOUS! What a treat....there pizza and main dishes are prepared to perfection. Service is fast and very personable. Don't get me going on the desserts...again perfection. Unfortunately I have to travel from Marin county...well worth it. read more

This place was a amazing find! Hearty flavorful food, warm staff, great ambiance. Not too fancy but nice! Low key nice. We had the Caesar salad and the soup and the brussel sprouts and a pizza and ice cream and some beers and wine and it was all just wonderful. read more

Definitely recommend Rudolfo's. Yummy pizzas you can get to go as well. Nice outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

The food was excellent (with great flavor & large portions) and they had live music on a Tuesday! The staff was very kind & attentive and adjusted well to a large group of 14 on very short notice with an excellent outdoor table with heaters. Highly recommend the brussel sprouts, anything with risotto and the arugula pear salad was delicious! Save some room for the gelato as it is perfect! 10 out of 10! read more

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Such a fun atmosphere at Rudolfo's cafe! Went in for dinner on a girls trip and our waiter, Cesar, was so sweet! The Caesar salad was so fresh & crisp!! The spicy rigatoni was amazing too. Ended the night with some of their desserts, they have tons of options like cheesecakes, cookies, and ice cream. Definitely a fun place to grab some food with good friends :) read more

the food is INCREDIBLE. Best in Pacific Grove. I would come back here again just to eat here

My Husband and I were hitting the beach on New Years Day and stopped in to Rudolfo's cafe and were treated to an amazing meal We started off with a very nice Butternut Squash soup seasoned beautifully not to salty Moved on to the main courses of Braised Short Rib over a creamy Mushroom risotto. The Shortrif had a very subtle and flavorful BBQ DEMI GLAZE. Just the right amount of sweet to make to balance the creaminess of the Risotto Also we had the Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola cream sauce. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the gnocchi was cooked just right. To finish we had to try some of the wonderful looking desserts and they tasted as good as they looked. EggNog Cheesecake was the bomb if you like EggNog which I do. We also tried the Carrot Cake that was so moist and fabulous with a decadent cream cheese frosting The whole meal was amazing and fairly priced. Going to have to make this a regular stop when visiting Monterey for sure read more

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Me and my husband like coming here once and a while but the last 2 times we've came and both gotten sick , the first time was the chicken sandwiches on Sundays and the last time we were there this past Saturday they brought me the wrong plate, the pasta was not soft as if they made it in a hurry I told the waiter which was really polite about it but came back and tasted the same I didn't want complain again so we just ate it but it did not sit well with us. I've always loved coming here but don't think we will be coming back due to those incidents. read more

I returned last week for dinner since I loved Rudolfo's so much the first time. The focaccia was light and appetizing and I ordered the rigatoni at my server's recommendation. This was a bad call. While the pasta was cooked al dente to my liking, the sauce was so overwhelmingly salty it was almost inedible! I'm hoping it happened to be an off day and is not definitive of the restaurant itself. read more

Rudolfo's - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Incredible! Happened upon this inviting spot for lunch on a Tuesday and enjoyed ourselves so much, we canceled pre-made birthday celebration reservations for Friday and came back here instead. So glad we did! Outstanding, friendly, professional service...great homey vibe, and the food! Oh the food! We tried numerous dishes. All beyond expectation! Tender house-made pastas, crisp pizzas, divine Brussels sprouts & perfectly cooked artichoke. Onion rings were incredible. And the slice (a slab actually!) of cake was decadent. Cannot recommend this fabulous restaurant enough! Chef Rudy was so cordial and hospitable. Definitely a neighborhood gem! We will be back again. & again! read more

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Amazing pizza, pasta, soup, & ice cream. Never disappointed and I try something new every time and always surprised. Small restaurant but quality family environment. read more

Awesome could not have been better. Staff were so attentive going out of their way to the point they made me a desert that wasn't even on the menu the night we had dinner there!! Onion rings fire, meat balls try to find a better one! Beer was cold and prices great for the service and quality of the food! Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!! read more

Rudolfo's - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The Ambiance is great the food looks delicious. The service is fast and very friendly. read more

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Rude service. Almost suspect the only serve a certain ethnic clientele. I was not welcome.

Delicious food and great service Got the penne pasta and margarita pizza with grilled onions added perfect Ended the meal with the gelato to share and it was big read more

Nice outside. Service was friendly. I'm full! Burrito has perfectly cooked eggs , not scrambled. French toast made with house made brioche bread.delicious! read more

Rudolfo's - Carbonara ! Duck egg atop! - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Everything was delicious, fresh pasta, good beer on tap and great desserts. Good fried chicken on Sundays also!

Stopped into Rodolfo's Cafe for a bite today. It's a charming little restaurant in a prime location, downtown Pacific Grove. It was between lunch & dinner times, which means that it wasn't as bustling as usual and I got to pick the best seat in the house for myself, the coveted window two-top. The whole staff was friendly and helpful throughout. From the many tempting options on the menu, I opted for the BBQ Tri-tip sandwich with a side of crispy seasoned fries. The sandwich, . . . where do I start--tender smoked beef, smothered with caramelized melt-in-your-mouth onions, blanketed with melted Jack cheese, on a soft brioche was excellent and more than worth coming back for. As a bonus, should you happen to be dining there on a Friday or Saturday night, you'll also be treated to some great live Jazz sounds escaping from the neighboring restaurant (Wild Fish). Check it out! read more

Rudolfo's - Rodolfo's Cafe, Pacific Grove. - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Wow. We almost went somewhere else and saw all the people sitting outside in the cold to eat here and changed our minds. We got the ceasar steak salad. Amazing. Sourdough pizza. Good. Carbonara 100/10. Had carbonara all over Rome and Italy and this was better. Gelato 10/10. Would come back for the pasta and gelato. GO HERE. read more

Incredible food! All of the food of great quality and feels homemade. They don't cut corners and do everything the right way.

Great Italian food. They have an outdoor patio which was really cute and relaxing. The next door restaurant had live music which added to the ambience. We had fresh pasta which the pasta was literally fresh and homemade with beans soup. Our waiter, Miguel, was very kind and attentive. read more

Rudolfo's - Beans soup - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The best tri-tip sandwich I've ever had! Price is normal for a steetside cafe, decor is warm and friendly, service was a bit slow, no hurry BUT THE FOOD WAS GREAT!!!! I can't wait to return with my wife and will tell my friends to come here. read more

Looks good for a tourist trap! This place is overpriced, and unless you are Gordon Ramsey, they won't take any pride in cooking for you. We ordered their homemade pasta and it was overcooked, and the pizza was kinda raw and gummy. Absolutely don't recommend! Super overpriced place! read more

Awesome and consistent across the board loved the BURGERS PASTA and onion Rings WERE AMAZING read more

My son and I had a very nice brunch. The food was perfect, although the menu is limited (not a bad thing to know your limits - this isn't the darn Cheesecake Factory!). We were waited on by the owner, Rudolfo, who is the most charming young man, who is usually in the back of the house as chef. This is a small, very much local restaurant well worth supporting. read more

We came because of the Google map rating and left with a five star impression. Miguel, the half owner, recommended the sandwich with Bruschetta bread. The bread is fresh with great texture. We also shared the braised short rib bolognese with ricotta. Tender melting meat with fresh pasta. Very attentive service by Miguel (A serious 49er fan!) read more

Excellent little spot in Pacific Grove! Highly recommend making a reservation for dinner to guarantee a spot!

If you want the BEST LASAGNA on the planet come to Rudolfo's. Everything on the menu is incredible. They serve generous servings and the staff and owner are the best in town. read more

Rudolfo's - Best Lasagna EVERRRRR. Your Welcome!! - Italian Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Everything was so tasty!! We started with a focaccia & burrada & fig jam appetizer which was outstanding. I had the artichoke and then the pesto tagliatelle. My husband had the lasagna. So much flavor & you can really tell the pasta & sauces are homemade. The server was welcoming and accommodating (we had a dog with us). He went out of his way to bring us a list of the gelato flavor options. A lovely place for a lovely, delicious lunch. We will be back!! read more

A neat lunch spot with tasty food in a neat town. We wanted burgers for lunch. Yelp erroneously steered us to The Spotted Duck, indicating it was open for lunch - it was not - closed until dinner. The Spotted Duck's very nice proprietor Jerry immediately suggested Rudolfo's directly across the street. Miguel & his brother Rudolfo are co-owners of Rudolfo's. Rudolfo runs the back of the house and does all the cooking while Miguel handles the front of the house including table service. Clearly they have a great working arrangement. And both are very nice folks. Enjoying another day of perfect Cali weather, we opted to sit outside. Our hamburgers were great. They were both cooked perfectly as requested to a juicy medium-rare and then served on a fresh house-baked Brioche bun. The thin fries tasted like they had just been fresh-cut and fried in duck fat. The onion ring side we ordered on Miguel's suggestion was a tasty complement. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our only suggestion for improvement is to reduce the price of the very expensive ice tea. It is just tea. Congrats to the brothers on a well-run lunch operation and a tip of the cap and thanks to Jerry across the street for his delicious and generous recommendation. Such a neat lunch spot in a neat little town. read more

Their food is on point, my daughter wife, and I decided to give this place a shot. We loved our waiter, he really did his best with food descriptions and was pleasant. Comfortable vibes even though they were quite busy. Can't ask for a more central spot for PG. read more

This review is for the gelato only. I've been coming here with family for years now and this has been our go-to dessert spot in town! We stumbled upon this little shop while walking around town one evening after a movie at the Lighthouse Theater next door. The gelato is extremely creamy and fresh. They sometimes have new flavors and you can't really go wrong with any of them. All staff is very nice even when they are busy. The atmosphere is a nice Italian restaurant vibe with live music at the restaurant next door on many nights. Such a special sweet treat in the heart of Pacific Grove! Highly recommended to all sweet tooths and gelato lovers! read more

I am absolutely in LOVE this place. If you're debating whether to come here, this is your sign to go for it. My girlfriend & I were spending the weekend in Monterey and found Rudolfo's after deciding we didn't want to wait an hour at Lillian's in Santa Cruz. Man, I truly couldn't be happier to have had to look elsewhere for dinner. Rudolfo's is a small, casual sit-down spot with a menu full of fantastic pizzas, pastas, salads and burgers. We ordered the cheesy garlic bread, prosciutto pizza, and braised short rib bolognese to share. All of it was delicious. We both were so impressed at the quality of each item. The garlic bread was super cheesy and perfectly melted. The pasta was fresh and the sauce, beef, and ricotta blended beautifully together for a deliciously savory bite every time. The star of the show for me, though, was the pizza. This was hands down the best prosciutto pizza I've ever had - and I've had quite a few. The prosciutto they used was fantastic, I'd buy a pack of it to snack on if I could. The toppings in general were very generously portioned, which I appreciated. And the dough, oh god the dough. To die for. Best pizza dough I've ever had. I couldn't believe it. I can't wait to try more of their options and love that they give you the ability to build your own as well, with a wide variety of toppings available too. We were pretty full by the time we finished our entrees, but HAD to leave room for dessert. They have a huge variety of cakes, cookies, and gelato to choose from - all of which looked enticing. We went for the NY cheesecake & some gelato (vanilla & sea salt caramel). The cheesecake was pretty good, but the gelato was the star. So rich and a great stretchy, thick consistency. It's worth stopping in even just for the gelato. And they gave us some complimentary cookies too! The entire staff was so kind and provided some of the best service I've ever had at such a small establishment. They seriously deserve a full blown restaurant. I'm confident that eventually they'll get there, because everything about this place was wonderful. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Food excellent. Service so nice. Enjoyable time. Desserts looked amazing but was too full after meal to try. Next time I'll order better

This is by far one of my favorite places to eat....but today....i decided to try the Caesar salad. I have had a Caesar salad in just about every restaurant on the peninsula. This was by far the best most tasty salad I have ever had! the lettuce was beautiful, the croutons were crisp and melted in your mouth, and the fried capers were a wonderful addition. Oh and the dressing...it was to die for! thank you Rudy for your commitment to excellence! read more

The food was amazing! We had the artichokes, garlic dip with focaccia, pizza, lasagna, gelato and tiramisu. Everything was a 10! All of the staff last night were equally amazing and so happy and kind. Nice and casual vibe. We will look forward to coming back as soon as we are back in town. This place is a gem! read more