Ruggero's Family Style Restaurant
$$ • Italian, Beer Bar, Vegan
Hours:
5768 NY-25A suite y, Wading River
(631) 886-1625
About Ruggero's Family Style Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
It’s clear that most of the ratings here must be fake as there is no way 90% of reviews would recommend this cafeteria-style joke of a restaurant. Poor service, freezing Christmas dining room with cold air seeping in from the outside. Had to ask the waiters to turn on the heat several times and everyone was wearing their winter coat. Food was mediocre at best and half of it was cold. This was after waiting over an hour and a half to receive appetizers. When speaking with the...read full review
We experienced some of the worst service we've ever received, anywhere. Restaurant was nearly empty, but service was extremely slow and seemed inexperienced. One dish was misrepresented to one of us at the table, resulting in my friend not eating it. Server started removing plates before we were finished, but then the second course did not arrive for a long time. Food was OK, but we will not return.
Absolutely disappointed in ruggeros tonight. My husband made a reservation for Valentine’s Day weeks ago, so that we wouldn’t have any issues. Our reservation was good for 8:30 (or so we thought). Arrived to the restaurant and there was a line to get in, no problem, that’s expected. The parties before us were seated and then we stood waiting to be seated. While waiting to be acknowledged by someone a couple from the dining room came up and were complaining to someone (I...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30PM - 12AM |
| Wednesday | 12AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 8PM |
Ruggero's Family Style Restaurant is a highly recommended dining spot known for its excellent food and friendly service. The restaurant welcomes families and offers a menu that features the popular Ossobuco dish. Customers have praised the delicious Caesar Salad for two, the flavorful Short Rib Ragu with generous rib meat, and the outstanding Ossobuco with tender pork and perfect risotto. The baked clams are also highly recommended, along with mussels in white wine broth, rigatoni, and spaghetti with shrimp and broccoli rabe. The homemade tiramisu and Italian cheesecake are said to be outstanding desserts. The staff is very helpful and attentive, making sure guests have a pleasant dining experience. Located in the Shoppes at East Wind, the restaurant provides a relaxing atmosphere perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions.