Went for dinner. All tables inside reserved but we were early so said we could sit inside if we’d be out by 6:15. The menu was bizarre! I and the waitress was not very helpful ! So after about 15 min we left!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
R G
I have tried Rudolphos three times, and after my last trip to the restaurant I regret to say I will likely not return unless changes are made. Not because of the food, which I think is good, but because of the attitude of the staff and the owner and lack of consideration for the needs of their guests.
The first complaint I have is that my boyfriend and I were kicked out of the restaurant after only being there for one hour and fifteen minutes. We were in the middle of dessert and I wasn't finished with my wine when we were asked to leave at 7:00 because of an incoming reservation in fifteen minutes. One hour and fifteen minutes is not a long time, and there were plenty of empty tables in the room. If we needed to hurry up, I would have appreciated knowing when we booked our reservation or when we were seated, but we dine out frequently and find that most restaurants wouldn't be so impolite as to rush us out after only one hour and fifteen minutes at our table.
My second complaint is the trip to the restaurant before the last one, around one month ago. I ordered the lasagna and found it to be lacking in noodles. It was mostly meat and cheese with two pieces of noodle: it felt unbalanced and I only had a few bites before I asked for something else, and when the owner brought back another dish it was a reduced portion size. He didn't seem happy that I raised the issue, and I felt uncomfortable pointing out the reduced portion size because he seemed irritated and disgruntled.
My third issue is the owner's response to some of the reviews for the restaurant. When I went to consider making a review I read through the ones that already existed, looking for a pattern. One alarming thing I noticed is an unprofessional attitude from the owner when responding to complaints. I see a fragile ego, entitlement, and a lack of hospitality and courtesy shown towards people who had a less than positive experience.
My advice, if you are wise enough to consider it, would be to treat your guests with consideration and care. Be hospitable and welcoming, because you rely on your customers to keep your business successful. Don't overbook reservations too close together so people will feel welcome and valued. Not just like numbers who are lucky to be there. Listen to complaints with warmth and understanding, and don't take them personally. Restaurants are easily replaceable but loyal clientele is not.
I regret that this review had to be made, but I felt like after being treated so inappropriately this was warranted and necessary.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Heather
🍕 Great pizzas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theresa Houseman
My friends will tell you how much I love to cook. Apparently, I'm quite good at it. My friends will also tell you I am a food snob. I was too tired to cook this evening and decided to get take-out from Rudolfo's for the first time. Apprehensive that the chicken in the Chicken Alfredo might be dry or overcooked (as it is in too many restaurants), I was delighted to find that it was (just about) perfect (a bit dry). The Alfredo sauce was absolutely creamy and perfectly balanced - no need for extra parmesan! I live for brussel sprouts on my plate. I have had them at several restaurants. I can tell you that Rudolfo's brussel sprouts are THE BEST I have ever eaten! Just enough balsamic, perfectly roasted and seasoned. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vignesh Sridhar
Stopped by Rudolfos for desert after hearing the good reviews on their gelato. The options are limited, but the portions were generous and tasted great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Rowe
We were excited about dinner after some local friends recommended; seems like a popular spot for good reason; didn’t make reservations ahead so opted for takeout vs waiting an hour for patio table; food was ready quietly and delicious; wagyu burger on house bun was fresh and delish but the bees knees pizza - spicy pepperoni & honey with rosemary - stole the show. Amazing. Mouth watering. Will book a trip just to rerun again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T G
Cozy spot for a good meal. The service was a little slow with the food coming out but might’ve been because they were understaffed on new years. The wait was worth it though. The food was well seasoned and good portions. Shout out to the staff working on a holiday!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony
Great food!
Catherine O
First time here, we ate for brunch this morning. Pancakes were delicious but not enough berry compote for three huge pancakes. The eggs were so under the whites were see through (I ate them anyway because I was too shy to ask for them cooked more) the avocado side is half a avocado for four dollars and it wasn’t seasoned at all. My partner got the breakfast burrito I tried it, was delicious but needed a lot of salt. We def want to come back for dinner though!
I had such an incredible experience at Rudolfo’s. Even though I was dining solo, the team made me feel so welcomed and taken care of — truly some of the best hospitality I’ve had anywhere.
The food was outstanding. The spicy rigatoni was perfection, the Caesar salad completely blew me away, and the dessert is absolutely not to be skipped. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and beautifully done.
As someone who used to live here and comes back often, Rudolfo’s is my forever favorite spot. It’s the place I look forward to visiting every single time I’m in town, and once again it did not disappoint. An all-around amazing dinner. I couldn’t recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Smith
All items were excellent. Huge portion of lasagna.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Pappa
Don't order coffee. It's about the worst coffee I have ever tasted. Don't order the burrito unless you don't mind greasy tortillas.
The menu has no prices. Actually, I didn't see a price listed anywhere. We ordered 1 burrito, 2 chicken tenders and 1 carnitas sandwich. The total, including the nasty coffee, but not including tip was $100.
We were served on take-out containers though we had not ordered take-out. On the other hand, taking the food home was a good idea and we did leave.
The food WAS tasty and it the portions were generous. The seasoning is on the heavy side, but in general the food tastes good though a bit too spicy.
Lastly, would we go back? The answer is no, except that I might go back to taste their gelato ice cream.
The main warning is check the price of the items unless you don't mind a surprise at checkout and whatever you do don't order coffee.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Brant Wilkinson
Great food, staff and atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants on the peninsula.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andres Sanchez
The lemon ravioli was so so amazing! Kind of tiny so you might wanna call ahead to reserve but very worth it.
Went for dinner. All tables inside reserved but we were early so said we could sit inside if we’d be out by 6:15. The menu was bizarre! I and the waitress was not very helpful ! So after about 15 min we left!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I have tried Rudolphos three times, and after my last trip to the restaurant I regret to say I will likely not return unless changes are made. Not because of the food, which I think is good, but because of the attitude of the staff and the owner and lack of consideration for the needs of their guests.
The first complaint I have is that my boyfriend and I were kicked out of the restaurant after only being there for one hour and fifteen minutes. We were in the middle of dessert and I wasn't finished with my wine when we were asked to leave at 7:00 because of an incoming reservation in fifteen minutes. One hour and fifteen minutes is not a long time, and there were plenty of empty tables in the room. If we needed to hurry up, I would have appreciated knowing when we booked our reservation or when we were seated, but we dine out frequently and find that most restaurants wouldn't be so impolite as to rush us out after only one hour and fifteen minutes at our table.
My second complaint is the trip to the restaurant before the last one, around one month ago. I ordered the lasagna and found it to be lacking in noodles. It was mostly meat and cheese with two pieces of noodle: it felt unbalanced and I only had a few bites before I asked for something else, and when the owner brought back another dish it was a reduced portion size. He didn't seem happy that I raised the issue, and I felt uncomfortable pointing out the reduced portion size because he seemed irritated and disgruntled.
My third issue is the owner's response to some of the reviews for the restaurant. When I went to consider making a review I read through the ones that already existed, looking for a pattern. One alarming thing I noticed is an unprofessional attitude from the owner when responding to complaints. I see a fragile ego, entitlement, and a lack of hospitality and courtesy shown towards people who had a less than positive experience.
My advice, if you are wise enough to consider it, would be to treat your guests with consideration and care. Be hospitable and welcoming, because you rely on your customers to keep your business successful. Don't overbook reservations too close together so people will feel welcome and valued. Not just like numbers who are lucky to be there. Listen to complaints with warmth and understanding, and don't take them personally. Restaurants are easily replaceable but loyal clientele is not.
I regret that this review had to be made, but I felt like after being treated so inappropriately this was warranted and necessary.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
🍕 Great pizzas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friends will tell you how much I love to cook. Apparently, I'm quite good at it. My friends will also tell you I am a food snob. I was too tired to cook this evening and decided to get take-out from Rudolfo's for the first time. Apprehensive that the chicken in the Chicken Alfredo might be dry or overcooked (as it is in too many restaurants), I was delighted to find that it was (just about) perfect (a bit dry). The Alfredo sauce was absolutely creamy and perfectly balanced - no need for extra parmesan! I live for brussel sprouts on my plate. I have had them at several restaurants. I can tell you that Rudolfo's brussel sprouts are THE BEST I have ever eaten! Just enough balsamic, perfectly roasted and seasoned. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by Rudolfos for desert after hearing the good reviews on their gelato. The options are limited, but the portions were generous and tasted great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were excited about dinner after some local friends recommended; seems like a popular spot for good reason; didn’t make reservations ahead so opted for takeout vs waiting an hour for patio table; food was ready quietly and delicious; wagyu burger on house bun was fresh and delish but the bees knees pizza - spicy pepperoni & honey with rosemary - stole the show. Amazing. Mouth watering. Will book a trip just to rerun again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy spot for a good meal. The service was a little slow with the food coming out but might’ve been because they were understaffed on new years. The wait was worth it though. The food was well seasoned and good portions. Shout out to the staff working on a holiday!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food!
First time here, we ate for brunch this morning. Pancakes were delicious but not enough berry compote for three huge pancakes. The eggs were so under the whites were see through (I ate them anyway because I was too shy to ask for them cooked more) the avocado side is half a avocado for four dollars and it wasn’t seasoned at all. My partner got the breakfast burrito I tried it, was delicious but needed a lot of salt. We def want to come back for dinner though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is SO good and staff is friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I had such an incredible experience at Rudolfo’s. Even though I was dining solo, the team made me feel so welcomed and taken care of — truly some of the best hospitality I’ve had anywhere.
The food was outstanding. The spicy rigatoni was perfection, the Caesar salad completely blew me away, and the dessert is absolutely not to be skipped. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and beautifully done.
As someone who used to live here and comes back often, Rudolfo’s is my forever favorite spot. It’s the place I look forward to visiting every single time I’m in town, and once again it did not disappoint. An all-around amazing dinner. I couldn’t recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All items were excellent. Huge portion of lasagna.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't order coffee. It's about the worst coffee I have ever tasted.
Don't order the burrito unless you don't mind greasy tortillas.
The menu has no prices. Actually, I didn't see a price listed anywhere.
We ordered 1 burrito, 2 chicken tenders and 1 carnitas sandwich. The total, including the nasty coffee, but not including tip was $100.
We were served on take-out containers though we had not ordered take-out. On the other hand, taking the food home was a good idea and we did leave.
The food WAS tasty and it the portions were generous. The seasoning is on the heavy side, but in general the food tastes good though a bit too spicy.
Lastly, would we go back? The answer is no, except that I might go back to taste their gelato ice cream.
The main warning is check the price of the items unless you don't mind a surprise at checkout and whatever you do don't order coffee.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great food, staff and atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants on the peninsula.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lemon ravioli was so so amazing! Kind of tiny so you might wanna call ahead to reserve but very worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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