Ruffino's Pasta Bar & Grill

It appears the restaurant has permanently closed

The veal parm is very good and the spaghetti texture is "best ever"! Its perfect al dente. However the pomodoro sauce is meager and "extra" is needed, at a cost of $2. Really?!?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Delicious pasta

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Ragu, Fresh Pasta, Focaccia

We ordered an amazing salad with fresh greens from their local farm and it was delicious!! I had never had such unique flavors in a salad! Their handmade pasta was also delicious and tasted so fresh, and their focaccia bread was the best I've ever had. They have many unique gelato flavors and we loved the pistachio and lemon flavors. If I could give this restaurant 6/5 stars I would!

Vegetarian options: All the food we had was vegetarian and this is a great place for vegetarians to come looking for amazing Italian food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Fresh Pasta, Gelato

Veal parm was thick and chewy. Spaghetti was presented very nicely. There were 6 of us, and no one was happy.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

Not old school traditional Italian. Modern, farm to table style. Excellent food and cool staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Focaccia

We visited two nights in a row. Everything we ordered came from their farm or was made in the kitchen. We’re definitely coming back on our next visit to Niagara-on-the-lake. Highly recommended.

Parking: You can park anywhere on the lot. It’s free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Pizza, Caesar Salad, Fresh Pasta, Gelato

Testy food, good service and it have parking.

Parking: Only place with parking that we can found

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Pork Ragu, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta Bolognese, Focaccia

Our server Griffin was incredible! The food was absolutely delicious and the vibe was on point. 10/10 would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Focaccia

It was an awesome evening with friends from Toronto. Alex was the greatest server, recommending drinks and food choices. I love the pink sofa where we were located. Have not been in that area of the restaurant. Food was great and will surely be back to try other items on the menu. Too bad, the lobster spaghetti was sold out, but will keep trying.

Vegetarian options: Farm to table cuisine with ability to change items to please vegetarian guests.

Parking: Lots of free parking especially after other businesses have closed for the day. Parking lot beside restaurant is very accessible.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and accommodated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta Bolognese, Fresh Pasta, Calamari Fritti

We were fortunate to have lunch at Ruffino’s.
Delicious homemade bread, AMAZING Zucchini Blossoms with honey and chili oil!
And excellent pizza. Please eat here, you won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Pizza, Focaccia

We visit Ruffino's every time we are in NOL for a show. The service is always fast and friendly, and the pizza is fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visiting this region for the first time, we stopped here for dinner after a day of touring. The exterior may be deceiving, but the interior is a delightful contrast! We were charmed by the elegant decor and the aroma from the wood-burning pizza oven enhancing the atmosphere.
We ordered their Bolognese pasta and the cup-and-char pizza to share, leaving us both full and very satisfied with our Italian dining choice in this area.
Adding to the exceptional service, we arrived without reservations at a restaurant nearly 80% full. Our initial seating was directly under a ceiling fan, which was a bit too cool for my wife, who wore a light shirt. Despite the limited seating and reserved tables, the manager kindly adjusted the fan to its lowest setting, ensuring our comfort during our Italian meal. Our gratitude for this thoughtful gesture.
We highly recommend this place and will certainly return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta Bolognese

My friends and I travel up from the states 4-5 times a year explicitly to visit Ruffinos and drink Niagara wine. Ryan and co have put together an experience more thoughtful and flavorful than anything I’ve ever experienced elsewhere in the world. It’s worth a plane ticket to us, and I’d hope the same for anyone else fortunate enough to give Ruffinos a try. Special thanks to Jess and Leland who make every visit the best meal we’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bolognese was tasty! GF pasta was also great. Welcoming for families and kids loved their dinners.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrata, Pork Ragu, Wood Fired Pizza, Gelato