Food was outstanding, however the staff was frazzle and miscommunication was at an all time high. We asked about the happy hour and the hostess said we could sit at the bar or any high top. One waitress said one high top was reserved, but then the hostess said we could sit there. The waitress spoke very sternly at us and said, I don't care what the hostess said, I just told you, you can't sit there. I then asked about the HH specials and the waitress told us that beer and wine was $7 a glass and mixed drinks were $3 dollars off. Then the waitress said she made a mistake and all drinks were just $3 dollars off. While we were eating I saw people eating a yummy soup. I asked the waitress about it and she said it was a special. I told her we were never told about the specials. She just shrugged. Then I saw an over charge on my check and was told the brisket sliders were $16 not $10 because the high top tables we sat at were not included in the HH but the other 4 items we ordered from the HH menu were? All in a very condescending and crappy tone It's a one and done for me. read more

Went with a group of 10 people. Space was tight. The food was average and the service was a bit slow. Experience maybe better if you go with a smaller group (2-4 people). Probably would give it another shot read more

Great restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere. One of our favorites! A big plus is that it is within walking distance to our house. We love the gourmet market as well. read more

This restaurant is always consistent in the quality of its food and service. Our go to restaurant.

I challenge you to find a better flatbread on Long Island!! You won't! The prosciutto flatbread was the best I've ever had!! I signed up for their mailing list and hoping I get a birthday coupon so I can come back really soon!!! Also, Dawn was great!! read more

This is a great Italian restaurant in the little town of Greenlawn. Interesting diverse Italian menu. A lot of traditional dishes with a modern twist. Four of us went, and we all enjoyed our meals. I started with a Romaine Caesar salad, nicely prepared. For an entree I had Zuppe di Pesce, which was a spectacular mix of nice fresh shrimp, lobster tails, clams, mussels, calamari in a nice slightly spicy tomato sauce. (Oddly, it was not served over pasta as we usually see in the NY area, but with a side of toasted bread. Reminded me more of a San Francisco-type Cioppino than a Zuppe di Pesce . . . but it was excellent!) Though I don't eat gluten-free, I noticed a good number of safe menu selections for those who do! The service was good, and friendly. And the ambiance was very pleasant. I would not hesitate to come back, and certainly would not hesitate to recommend it to friends. read more

well my wife and other females ate here and liked it so my wife wanted me to experience it. Sunday afternoon and the place was quiet and not very busy. we ordered off the lunch and brunch menu. The poached eggs with short rib hash was appealing as was the eggplant parm. Well we got adult bevs and settled in for what i expected to be a great meal. DO NOT GO LATE FOR SUNDAY LUNCH. My poached eggs were cold and hard boiled from sitting, the hash was interesting but could have been Saturday nights left overs, red potatoes were also steam table warm. No breads or muffins were offered as were announced on menu. HO HUM. Bloody Mary was just ok but my wife liked her eggplant with side of pasta. We had to ask for coffee and seconds. Not the expected meal my wife was hoping for. And the art on the walls had mixed reaction between us. read more

Good service but unfortunate the quality of food was not up to par. The food did not taste fresh, lacked flavor and was not cooked to our requested temperatures. Nice location with outdoor seating and a decent bar but did not make up for the poor tasting food. read more

have been there for Sunday brunch (excellent) and dinner. Food is fresh and delicious , service is very good. Prices good as well

Service was great I've always enjoyed the food here I have to admit my steak tonight was tough. Not a recommended dish.

Stopped in for a late lunch because Oldfield's down the street doesn't open until 5pm. Really wanted a burger.....not expecting this Italian restaurant to actually have a burger on he menu I went in with different expectations. However, not only did they have a burger on the menu, it was awesome! Cooked perfectly and juicy this totally took care of my craving! Started with the mussel and shrimp appetizer which was also awesome. I would go back for sure yet again. read more

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If I could give it negative 1 star I would the "chef if you could call him that is horrible. Stay away!!! Food is flavorless high in salt and all together walk down to the street to o old fields for a better dining experience with better food and atmosphere for a better price!!! read more

Rude hostess and rude waitresses! Visited once and food was okay, but the waitress was rude. Second time, the hostess was short and unhappy to seat us in a table up front when there were many open tables. Waitress was immediately rude and constantly had to call her over to the table for orders and clearing small table. Very unhappy will never order again and this will be the last time we visit! read more

6Feb2021, 6:00PM; Just picked up 3 takeout meals for $160.- Included Salads appetizers, a Veal Parm entree ; a Veal Scaloppine entree; and A Flounder & Shrimp entree. The salads were just a lot of dried out old Arugula thrown in a dish with some cheese sprinkled on top. The Arugula looks just like the crabgrass that I throw out from my front lawn yard each summer. The Veal was tougher than the soles on the bottom of my shoes; dried out; with about the worst garbage sauces thrown on top. The fish and shrimp dish was so overcooked it was uneatable. The chief who prepared and cooked this either has absolutely no idea of what he/she is doing or really doesn't care about what they slop onto a plate for stupid customers who would pay these prices for this trash. This is definitely not the RUVO Greenlawn Restaurant of old which once prided itself on fine flavored gourmet food. I've lived in the Greenlawn area for more than 40+ years and started eating at RUVO's when it 1st opened up. During this tenure I've eaten there probably more than 50 times. Unfortunately, this place is now just become high priced fodder. I can get better veal and fish dishes for a third of the cost of this garbage at my local pizza joint. Do your self a big favor and save your hard earned money and eat or pickup your dinner food from somewhere else. Ted. read more

This is Italian American cuisine. It's good and priced right. Popular place in Pt. Jefferson Village. We were five people including a child. Our food was good, tasty but not exceptional at all. The consistent quality is a feature. Two of us had shrimp and scallops over risotto which was unfortunately drowned in a too acidic sauce. Another had the grilled salmon that he liked. And one had duck which was very good with a beautiful crispy skin. Too full for dessert. Sometimes I feel its better to have an appetizer and dessert. And sometimes I do just that. The child had chicken tenders and fries. read more

I always see recommendations from the "moms group" on Facebook for this place so my husband, mother-in-law and I decided to try it on Saturday night. The service was awful, the first waitress we had was not friendly at all. Our appetizers came before the drinks. The bacon wrapped filet mignon appetizer was a special so we tried that. The bacon was undercooked and the steak was mushy. The waitress didn't even take our food order until after we were done with the appetizer and didn't check to see if the appetizers even came out okay. My mother in law's halibut (also a daily special) was so over cooked that she needed a knife to cut it. I ordered the chicken parmigiana which was also extremely over cooked and rubbery. I never even take the time to leave a review for a restaurant but our bill was over $200 and I just don't think it was worth it at all. read more

Great food! Great service! Great time had by all! I can't wait to go back again.The steak was cooked to perfection...melts in your mouth. The martinis went down smoothly. read more

Food was fair at best- we had fish pasta and chicken dinners. Seating was very tight- I felt little uncomfortable for movement at table. Waitress wasn't so personable. The company we shared was good,so that's all that really matter, just sharing my overall dining experience. read more

The menu is wide enough for most tastes and very affordable. Our ladies group comes again and again. Never disappointed!

Been here before and liked it , went yesterday around 330 , was asked if we had reservation which we didn't , bear in mind there were almost all tables outside empty, hostess went to seat us at a table in the blaring sun I asked if we could switch to the shade , she said we have reservations lmao . Long story short we left , found a great place down the street. Management should be aware , girls who work the front are not accommodating and could hurt your business . Best wishes read more

Nice and cozy place and they had live music Which is a plus in my opinion. Our waiter was not nice or mean, just your common generic waiter. The food was good, I had the clam flatbread which was something I've never heard of before. I liked it! And I also had chicken which was pounded, and breaded and served with a salad of arugula,tomatoes and cooked red onion. The dressing was fig something or other and was yummy with a capital Y! The chicken itself was not very flavorful but when eaten w the salad, as a whole was really very good. I had pound cake with fruit for Desert and it was eh. The mashed banana bread on the top wasn't very appetizing in looks and in taste. All in all, I would come back and I do give it a thumbs up. read more

our waiter gave us poor service with a nasty attitude. it took a long time to place our order while he was chatting to another waitress at the bar and never once did he come over to see if we needed anything or if our food came out correctly. At the end of our brunch we paid and as we were walking outside to our car the waiter followed us outside and yelled about the tip we had gave him. Tips are for good service and we based it on the service provided. it was very unprofessional and shocking to see the type of employee's that work here given we have been loyal customers. We had went back inside and informed the manager who didn't really seem too concerned about the mannerisms of his employees. Overall our brunch was ruined by this. read more

Great spot in Greenlawn! The restaurant does a great job abiding by the covid guidelines. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend the rice balls & short ribs. We frequently order braised short ribs at restaurants and Ruvos was top notch. The flourless chocolate peanut butter cake was to die for. Will definitely be back!! read more

Went to Ruvo Greenlawn for the farm to table menu. Wonderful.The stuffed eggplant blossom Entre was simply sublime. Pared with the heirloom tomatoes and calamari rounded out the menu read more

RUVO - Italian Near Me - Greenlawn, New York

Tried this place for the Friday Night of the Labor Day Weekend. The food was fantastic service impeccable. The bonus to the evening was the live music provided by TJ Brown Acoustic- Will be back again read more

We recently moved into the area and a friend gave us a gift card. Stopped by for Sunday brunch today to use it. Figured we'd need a reservation but we ended up being the only people in the restaurant for the first half hour or so after it opened. Service was good - attentive and quick. Food was hit or miss. I had a Bloody Mary and my wife had a mimosa. Both drinks were good, nicely mixed and good flavor, but full of pulp. Would be a lot better without seeds and pulp in them. My wife had the french toast and I went with the crab benedict. French toast was great - sweet, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The apricot spread was very tart and took away from the flavor of the french toast a bit. Both of our bacon was pretty overcooked and looked like it'd been just reheated but my wife likes it crispy so a win. My crab benedict was alright - I prefer the eggs to be poached about 30 seconds longer so the whites are not so incredibly runny. They seemed a bit undercooked but overall it was ok. Willing to give this place another shot for lunch or dinner in the future but will likely head somewhere else for brunch. read more

We held a wedding rehearsal dinner here on Thursday, June 17. There were about 30 of us. The restaurant was open, but with draperies, they were able to give us a private space. There was live music playing and our guests enjoyed that immensely. The staff was most accommodating and patient. They were very attentive. The food and the service were both incredible. Several guests said they would be going back again on their own. I highly recommend Ruvo! I'm glad that we chose them for this most important event. read more

Had an early dinner here March 13 , this time we brought the kids 8 and 5 years old. We had Todd as a waiter who was outstanding . The dinner was excellent. My wife had some type of salad () and a spinach flatbread. I had the short ribs , the boys shared spaghetti and meatballs , chicken fingers and fries . The food was fresh and delicious as always . We love it here , very comfortable and welcoming . The staff did their best to make sure we were happy. The tables were being sanitized as customers finished and the bathroom was spotless . Thank you Ruvo, see you soon . read more

Excellent food! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! We frequent Ruvo often and always enjoy everything!

Today I ordered a flatbread and New England clam chowder. 2 items I very rarely eat, too decent for me, but Ruvo would be a place for this type of craving breakdown lol. The flat bread the shrimp was like a piece of leather. The clam chowder worse than a assembled line at a cheap deli! Horrible. thick sloppy, and gelatinous. Disgusting! read more

Easy to find from maps drinks are exceptional at the bar dinner specials change I understand the bar is crowded as is the restaurant. Soup is hot salads fresh and crisp Fantastic selections of wine read more

First time at Ruvo and it was a pleasant and cozy spot with very friendly staff. I was surprised that it was this crowded for lunchtime which was a good first impression to indicate good food. I had the eggplant parmesan lunch special for $12. There was a sign that advertised how they are known for their $12 daily lunch. I also had the pasta fagioli soup which was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. read more

they are terrible WRT Gluten Free standards! beware if you are Celiac, they will poison you, if GF is a dietary choice you'll be fine. their cross contamination and lack of Celiac disease and GF standards knowledge are scary, they have hurt people!! don't go there if you are truly Celiac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and, I don't think they are good people, just saying. they never responded to any of my comms, from table to phone, to email, to yelp, not open and accountable! read more

I like Ruvo! It's off the beaten path and the path I'm referring to is Huntington Village. So tired of the overcrowded "scene" that it's become these days. Ruvo is a charming (though crowded at times) option if you want very good food in a slightly upscale/ hippyish environment. They have great wines by the glass and I really enjoyed their burger. Salads are great too. It's s little warm in the dining room in the hotter months. And that is why I took off one star bc no one wants to sweat while they are eating and drinking wine. At least I don't. Overall a great place. I highly recommend. read more

Went there for St.Pat's... Food was cold and corn beef tuff.... Staff hit my chair 4 times, I received one apology... Waitress gave us the check, while we wanted to order more drinks... We just left will never go back, not worth it at all... read more

Fabulous food and staff. The CoVID arrangement with outdoor and indoor seating is very appealing. Terrific restaurant. Highly recommend.

I love the food at Ruvo. It's always delicious and well-plated. Good size portions, great service, and prices are what you'd expect- not higher or lower than a typical Italian-ish restaurant. Wine list is good, fun cocktails, and always a lot of specials to choose from. I've been going to Ruvo for 11 years, when I first learned of it and I'm sure I will continue to eat here. The only 'complaint' I have, and I feel this way every single time I eat there (for a party of 2), is that the 2-tops are SOO CLOSE to each other. I feel like we are always on top of the next table, overhearing conversations, and sometimes we end up having awkward conversations with our neighboring diners because we are just that close. I ate there last night- had a reservation and was seated at the last of the tables for 2. The ONLY other table for 2 that was occupied was the one right next to us. There were 5 or 6 other tables for 2 along the wall which were empty. By the time we left, another table for 2 had been seated. Again, right next to us even though there were 4 other tables available. The seating is the only reason I don't go to Ruvo more often- I don't understand why the tables for 2 have to be on top of each other! But... I'll be back soon enough :) read more

This place was great !! Service was so good as well. Can't wait to go back. Waitress is brand new and she did a perfect job. The menu had lots of options. read more

RUVO - Italian Near Me - Greenlawn, New York

The food and drinks were amazing! The staff was also really friendly, knowledgeable and on top of things! I would definitely recommend it!

I was pleasantly surprised with everything at Ruvo. We did go on a Monday night which was quiet but perfect. The last time I was here was February 2020 and said I would never go back. What a difference a year and a few months makes. The restaurant it's self has been completely updated and it's beautiful. The service was right on and a delight! The food was delicious and the desserts perfect!!! Very happy this time around! read more