I've dined here a handful of times, and it never disappoints. They're consistent with their food. I love their seafood linguine that's a significant portion. The prices are reasonable and always in large quantities. The service is always good, but if you have somewhere to be, I wouldn't dine in during busy dinner hours. They make their food fresh, so it does take longer than other restaurants. The food always comes out piping hot, though. They have a bar area in the back, and two dining areas. One in the front and one in the middle. The dining areas always get filled up during dinner hours. I would recommend this place if people want to experience delicious Italian dishes. read more

Ruggiero's Trattoria - Seafood Linguine - Italian Near Me - Little Falls, New York

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I think something happened to Ruggieros. Maybe new chefs or ownership after Covid? The lasagna used to be the most amazing you've ever had, better than home made. We used to order it as take out at least once a month. I just had it in May 2025 and it was bland and dry. Why change a recipe when you had the best lasagna in all of Herkimer County? This used to be Michelin star level lasagna. read more

A solid 5 star restaurant in a small town. Coming from the bustling Bay Area, I knew this would be a whole different vibe which it was. The place was quite full, so I'm glad we made reservations and were seated promptly. Now I'll be honest, the drinks were good, but the wines were lackluster, but that's ok. The food! OMG the food! Started with the garlic bread with cheese and stuffed my face. It was so great, crunchy, garlicky-everything you could imagine. For the main course I had the chicken riggie, as I've heard it's a local specialty. It was AMAZING. I even when to a different place on Monday and theirs was not as great. But this place...I'm drooling. Having Pat there to sing made it even better! read more

Review of Ruggiero's Trattoria Italian Steakhouse - Little Falls, NY As we were traveling back to our our home base, we were looking for a relaxing restaurant that has amazing food after a very long day of filming in Connecticut and our team found this amazing little gem. Our recent dinner experience at Ruggiero's Trattoria Italian Steakhouse in Little Falls, NY left us completely satisfied and impressed. From the moment we stepped foot inside, we were enveloped in the warm and inviting ambience of the restaurant. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by our hostess and soft live music of a gentleman resembling Tony Bennett in looks and voice. Our server Michelle was more than just a server, she approached our table with confidence and kindness. To start our meal, we indulged in their Manhattan Clam Chowder and French Onion soups. The Manhattan Clam Chowder was simply divine, with a rich and flavorful broth that was loaded with tender clams and savory vegetables. The French Onion soup was a delight as well, with the perfect balance of sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese on top. The side salad was fresh and crisp, complementing the flavors of our starters. Moving on to the anticipated entrees, we were pleased to find that they exceeded our expectations. The Chicken Parmigiana, with its homemade sauce, was a true standout. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy, while the sauce had a depth of flavor that could only come from homemade goodness. It was a comforting and satisfying dish that hit all the right notes. Equally impressive was the Salmon dish, which was served with a side of rice pilaf. The salmon was cooked to perfection - moist, flaky, and seasoned just right. The rice pilaf provided a delectable accompaniment, with each grain cooked to the ideal texture and packed with fragrant flavors. Throughout the evening, the attentive service from the staff added to the overall dining experience. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs, ensuring that we had a memorable and enjoyable evening. Ruggiero's Trattoria Italian Steakhouse truly delivers on its promise of delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The attention to detail in each dish, from the homemade sauces to the expertly cooked proteins, showcases the chef's culinary expertise. The flavors were rich, satisfying, and left us craving for more. If you find yourself in Little Falls, NY, we highly recommend dining at Ruggiero's Trattoria Italian Steakhouse. Whether you're in the mood for classic Italian dishes or perfectly cooked steaks, this restaurant offers a dining experience that is sure to leave you wanting to come back for more. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and experience here from the Essence of Travel and Discoveries, a KAMAR Media Film Production Company. Rating: read more

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Wow! Coming off the trail and a 65 mile bike ride (plus a shower and change) we found this gem. We chose to sit out front. No problem. Our waitress was fantastic. The food was... wonderful. I do not say this lightly. Really, it was that good. Everything from the bread to the lasagna was done to perfection. If you are deciding where to go, stop. Go here. read more

Great food and atmosphere. A little slow service, but good food takes time. The service staff were friendly and accommodating. Don't miss out on the Greens Ruggiero's and the Penne Sinatra. read more

This is NOT in Herkimer - it's in Little Falls and it. Is. Awesome. Huge portions - ask for a box when you order - you'll need it. My pasta combo special was easily enough for 3 people :) Came with an excellent fresh side salad and the BOMB garlic knots! Affordable, easy to find something to please anyone and absolutely fresh and delicious. The service is a bit slow but what's your hurry in upstate NY?? If I lived here I'd be here once a week and then working out the rest of the days to prep for more :) read more

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Good food Friendly staff Did not leave hungry Could barely finish what we ordered . Walked there from The Inn at the Stone Mill. read more

I ordered the penne pasta with Italian sausage and meatball, pasta was cooked perfect, red sauce was ok, not much flavor, large serving!

What a great Home town family ran Italian restorante! Always a great meal served. Absolutely best eggplant parmigiana, and delicious meataballas!! I love when they give you the fresh bread, definitely prefer that over the rolls but anything to mop up the sauce with works!! The antipasto's are amazing and the home made Italian is perfection. Definitely where your stretchy pants and enjoy!! read more

Great little hidden gem. We walked in on a Friday night a little before 6 and got to last available table. From our seats, we saw many people turned away because they were booked solid. We had the fish fry which came with a nice, fresh salad and really good fresh bread as well as a side dish (we got Mac and cheese) and a small helping of coleslaw. Everything was fresh and delicious and generously portioned. The servers seemed a bit short handed, but did their best to keep on top of things when things got backed up in the kitchen. Everyone was pleasant and friendly. Food being delivered to other tables looked yummy, too. If you'd go, be sure that make reservations. read more

Great local place, amazing Italian food! Bread is increíble, pasta dishes ans this chicken with Parma ham was to DIE for delicious. Sit in the back at the bar ans you'll meet 1/4 of the town! Will come back anytime I'm in town read more

Great food, great service! All the Italian food is wonderful! And the guy who sings is great too!

Not super great, but definitely okay. The menu is bizarrely long and varied which always is a red flag to me. We were seated right next to an air vent that was super loud every time it kicked on during our meal. I like the charm of very old buildings, but that part was not charming. The side salad was iceberg lettuce, black olives, chickpeas, tomatoes & onions - very mediocre. I ordered the stuffed shells & sausage -- it was exactly what I expected, perfectly portioned, and delicious! My husband ordered a steak that was incredibly large and overall weird - when asked how he would like it prepared he indicated medium rare and the server said, I'm not sure we can do that, let me check. Is that a New York thing? Anyway - it came back chewy and pretty rare in parts. So if you eat here, maybe avoid beef. read more

The pizza, wings, soups, The GREENS!! SOOOOOO GOOD!! Have eaten here a few times when I have been in town...worth a take out order....I always take food home the orders can feed two! read more

If I could give this place 100 starts I would in a HEARTBEAT. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD! My boyfriend and I got takeout, a fish fry and the steak Sinatra. The fish fry came in a full on pizza box and was the biggest piece of haddock that I have ever seen in my life, also came with coleslaw, fries, a salad, AND garlic knots. This meal alone could feed me for a few days (but maybe not because it was so good I couldn't stop eating)! The steak Sinatra literally melts in your mouth and too comes with a side salad, garlic knots AND a side of pasta! Would recommend to everyone 10/10. I am astounded by this place, their customer service, and obviously food! read more

We ordered a few things; which I'll rate: Lasagna was 5 stars. You couldn't ask for better. Reuben was 2 stars. Meat was very fatty. Pizza was 0 stars. Nasty. It's as if the cooks have NEVER been to NYC and just have zero clue. Bread was not hydrated enough, sauce was tasteless. Salad was a 0 - had almost no dressing. Who cuts corners on dressing to save 10 cents? Fried ravioli gets a 3. Very middle of the pack. read more

YUM!! Delicious, flavorful and fresh food; from the salad and dressing to the chicken, bread and meatballs. The East Side chicken was spot on for taste and size. Service was great. Atmosphere was friendly, comfortable with a touch or class and romance. Perfect all the way around read more

Ruggiero's Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Little Falls, New York

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I would rate this place 5 star if they would accommodate gluten free people. I love the shrimp scampi but it's not so good over a baked potato. They could carry a plain, non pasta rice or a gluten-free pasta for us. Excellent chef & servers! read more

Simply delicious! Everything we ordered was just so fresh and tasty. We just happened to be driving back home and wanted to grab lunch. Most places were closed at the time, this Italian restaurant was open. And what a delicious surprise. Garlic bread was freshly baked and yummy. I tried the meatballs bake and that was super good. Portions are very generous and price very reasonable. Definitely plan to visit both town and his restaurant again read more

An absolute gem! The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken & broccoli was delicious and the portion was huge! Even the salad was a surprise with black olives and chick peas. Fresh crusty bread was amazing! Will definitely be back! read more

A little taste of Italy in Little Falls NY. Happened upon this place purely by chance, decided to give it a try and will definitely go back. Limited seating space but staff was friendly, you could tell by conversation it is a place locals go because many people seemed to know each other. Menu offers a nice variety, they have a limited beer & wine list. Food portions are very generous and wonderfully prrpared, fresh and delicious. I ordered a seafood pasta dish, shrimp and scallops were tasty but not plentiful, but given the price I was okay with it. I took a chance and ordered the tiramisu, which I rarely find is good in a restaurant, but JACKPOT it was heavenly! A nice casual dining, good food at affordable prices. read more

Ruggieros has recently added space to their small restaurant. An arch leads into what was the store next door. Now they have a very nice formal setting in addition to the un-remodeled hole in the wall I have visited 5 or 6 times. The food is plentiful and filling and often very tasty. Their Greens and Beans soup "cup" is the size most restaurants call a bowl. Service is efficient but not terribly friendly. I ordered blue cheese dressing on my house salad. There was a surcharge of $2.50. Just for comparison I called Delmonico's Steakhouse in Utica. Blue cheese dressing, as in most restaurants, comes at no charge. If I were to add blue cheese crumbles (which I did not) the most expensive area restaurant I know said they would charge $0.79 read more

Omg if you haven't been here for dinner you are defiantly missing out. We order from here once a week - at least. Even the take out is on point. Staff is friendly and atmosphere is relaxing. read more

The good: the tomato sauce; the large selection of specials; the pasta (done to perfection); the waitress The not so bad: the soups; the meatballs The bad: The calamari appetizer The atmosphere is cute. read more

Great Food. Great Atmosphere. Great Mood. One of the Greatest Restaurants In Little Falls, NY.

This is a great little hometown Italian place to eat. Went to the buffet they had it was very good. Not a big selection in the buffet but what was there was very good ties in with the saying quality over quantity which is key in a restaurant. read more

Great lunch with a friend. Waitress was over the top accommodating and we will encourage ALL friends and family to enjoy this jewel as we do. read more

We were on the way from Boston to Rochester and stumbled upon this gem. I am 100% Italian and very critical. I had the baked sausage (it's basically sausage parm) and my son had the veal parm. We shared the Kicked Up Calamari appetizer and it was extremely tasty. Everything was freshly made and delicious. This is the real deal for Italian food. If you are ever in the LIttle Falls, NY area, it's worth the time to eat here. read more

Amazing food!!! Very reasonable in price as well! Definitely worth a drive to check this place out! They have a huge menu for such a small place. The chef/owner there has been in the Mohawk Valley for 35+ years and has never been a let down. Stop in soon cause they fill up the place fast! read more

Went to Ruggerio's on Sunday March 8th for a family birthday...we had a party of 7, which included one young child. We all were served buffet-style. When the bill came, I accidentally miscalculated the amount and inadvertently vastly over-tipped. I contacted the restaurant immediately upon arriving at home. When I explained the situation to the manager, she told me they weren't able to help me...that I needed to contact the credit card company - which I did. The long story short is that despite explaining the situation to the business the day this took place, and instead of them accepting the amount of tip I had approved through the credit card company - they disputed my claim stating that since I signed the receipt, they were under no obligation to return any portion of my miscalculated gratuity...it appears to me that miscalculating the tip wasn't the ONLY mistake I made that day. The service we received was minimal because, as I said - this was a buffet. If the food was "good", I could easily swallow my mathematical pride and accept my mistake...let's just say the biggest mistake I made was going there in the first place - not the least bit impressed by your tactics! read more

Great food, very nice restaurant and bar. Chicken riggies are awesome! I definitely recommend a stop here when in Little Falls, NY.