Updating this to reflect the changes that I've seen with my most recent visit, as the last time I posted a review here the restaurant was under different management.
When I first pulled in, I honestly thought the place had been shutdown because their sign looked weathered, and the plants were either overgrown or dead, not to mention the parking lot was devoid of people despite it being prime time for dinner rush for 6 o'clock on a Thursday. I sat in the parking lot for probably 5 minutes scrolling social media trying to figure out if they were open or not, and honestly I was debating getting out at all or just going home. They used to be so sharp and clean with their outdoor environment and it always felt so homey, especially with their little rock garden/waterfall where you could throw your coins in - but now it's dried up and no longer runs, and looks unkempt, which was sad to see.
They were, in fact, open as I found out. My server was very kind, and since the restaurant was empty when I got there I was able to be seated immediately. She got my order quick and brought out my food in a spaced amount of time where I felt like I could still eat and enjoy it without feeling rushed, but still bringing it soon enough so I wasn't left wondering where my food was.
The food itself was still good, but definitely not what it used to be. You obviously get the complimentary bread at the beginning, which didn't taste much different, however the ranch tasted a bit different to me (don't know why exactly). I ordered a lemonade, and it tasted more bitter than sweet, which was fine but it still was kind of sad. I ordered their garlic bread, two slices, and that I noticed had actually seemed to improve in quality. It was super tasty, practically melted in my mouth but still retained that chewy bread quality. Then I got my main course - just a simple burger and fries. I noticed that the bun seemed almost stiff or stale and was falling apart just from being picked up, and the meat didn't have as much flavor as I remember used to loving so much. Having it with ketchup and ranch helped, but not by much. I then finished with a little Apple Crisp, which was actually pretty good, and a nice way to top off the meal. I'd give it a solid 4/5, mostly for nostalgia's sake since I've been coming to this restaurant literally since I was a little girl (almost 2 decades or so) so I love this place very much, and want it to thrive.
Overall 4/5, still recommend for pretty good food, good atmosphere and friendly staff, but I'm not as enthusiastic as I used to be.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Krista Walker
It’s so sad to see what has happened to this place. It is a piece of my childhood and was one of my favorite restaurants all growing up. I even had a bridal shower here 4 years ago. So many memories here. We stopped by last night and couldn’t believe how it looked like an abandoned building. It truly upset me to see the lack of pride on the appearance of the outside. It’s no wonder they don’t have any business. Nobody wants to go into a building that has weeds growing 3 feet in the air. My husband went to the door to see if it was open. It was and we went in. The feeling of the whole place is sad and creepy. I am not sure how they will make it. Our waitress was so nice and it made us feel bad for everyone working there. Thankfully, the salad was just as good as I remembered it. But my MIL ordered the fettuccine and it was horrible. Pizza was pretty good but the sausage is definitely different. I was very disappointed in our bill- but without business they have to nickel and dime you just to stay afloat. The place has so much potential and could be super cute and quaint. It’s so sad to see the lack of pride.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jen Treasure
Food delivered and i started to eat the salad which I shouldn't have. The lettuce is so brown, and worse than wasting 20.00 would be getting sick. I had gotten the fettuccine Alfredo dinner, and I've never had Alfredo that gross before at least the sauce. After 2 bites i felt nauseous. It was like a thick water flavor taste. I used to eat here frequently years ago, so that being said didn't think it would be a problem food wise having it delivered. Had i been in the restaurant I would have politely ask for a new salad and a different entre. Maybe they send the bad stuff out for delivery although bad food should not be sent out. I would be very cautious especially ordering salad. I tried adding a photo of the food, but it's not allowing me.
Food: 1
Nate Jolley
I wish I could leave a positive review as Robintino's was such a staple growing up and it always seemed to be a thriving place. I know longer live in Bountiful so I looked forward to eating here. The empty parking lot and neglected landscaping should have been a my first sign that something wasn't right. The place was nearly deserted inside the food was far below what I was accustomed to. The breadsticks were stale, the bleu cheese dressing is not the same, the sausage is not the same, etc. So, so, sad. Two stars because I hate leaving 1 start reviews and also because the staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kristi Dudleston
My husband and used to eat here all the time. We have since moved away but stopped in to eat lunch on our way through. It did not disappoint! The food was excellent, as always, the service more than terrific and the atmosphere as we remembered it. The prices were also surprisingly great. We both highly recommend this old and new favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D A
This place has really went downhill. Terrible pizza. Small overpriced not even same original recipe
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Henry Lay
Was not up to their normal standards. Bread sticks were a little stale. Offsetting that,the lasagna was larger than previous visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ken Weaver
Good place to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Cutshall
Not Robintinos anymore. Gave it a second chance. Food was awful.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Nick Burningham
It was a busy Saturday night but, we were the only customers for the whole hour we were there. It was silent, no music or background noise. The food was good but it just felt like they were going out of business or something. Eeriely like a scene from a scary movie... Too quiet.
This place is disgusting and food is nasty don't go here!!!!! The service is great but omg I feel sorry for the workers. I feel like I'm going to vomit 🤢
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jaime Maureen Mayhew
Our waitress has a very beautiful smile and she was so patient, friendly, and professional with us while we waited for the rest of our group.. I honestly don't think I've been to a Italian restaurant before... The bread they bring out before your food.... To die for..... So freaking good ..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zack B
This place just straight up isn't good any more. In general, the food is mediocre at best; the pizza, garlic bread, and ravioli are edible. However, the fettuccine alfredo is absolute garbage. I feel like you actually have to try to make it taste as bad as it is. The exterior of the building and property are also looking pretty bad, with weeds growing all over. The only positive thing here was the service from our waitress (Quinlan I think?). A+ for her, F for everything else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Truthseeker
Bad heartburn after a meal… old potato, frozen veal… used to be a good restaurant…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Shawine Izze
My recent visit to Robintino's was incredibly disappointing and a sad end to a long history with this restaurant. I have been a loyal customer for over 40 years and have many memories of celebrations and gatherings at this amazing restaurant. I've always loved their pizza and garlic bread (The Best!) and the other menu food was always homemade and fresh. However, the experience I had this last time was a complete shock.
From the moment I pulled into the parking lot, the restaurant looked abandoned. Once inside, the issues continued. The lobby and restaurant was clean (that was good), the sodas were flat, the glasses were filthy (so gross) and our waitress got multiple orders wrong. I didn't get my food because my order was incorrect. The waitress went to ask the cooks but then completely forgot. I asked her about it again later, and she insisted it was correct. She finally went back to the kitchen to check and realized it was wrong. By then, everyone at my table was finished eating, so I decided not to bother with getting my meal.
We believe in tipping even with poor service, but she had us pay at the table, and when paying with cash, she went to get change and never came back. We didn't think about it and we visit for about 5-10 more minutes and then left, resulting in an enormous and undeserved tip.
And if anyone wants to know, the Garlic Bread is NOT the same (it was more like burnt crispy toast and if you know Robintinos garlic bread, you know the center is fluffy moist and not crispy and burnt) but the ranch is still amazing.
While I'm not so much upset with the staff, this entire experience points to a serious lack of training and poor management.
It's heartbreaking to see what has happened to one of my favorite restaurants.
Based on this visit, I fear that without significant changes, this restaurant is on a path to closure.
Updating this to reflect the changes that I've seen with my most recent visit, as the last time I posted a review here the restaurant was under different management.
When I first pulled in, I honestly thought the place had been shutdown because their sign looked weathered, and the plants were either overgrown or dead, not to mention the parking lot was devoid of people despite it being prime time for dinner rush for 6 o'clock on a Thursday. I sat in the parking lot for probably 5 minutes scrolling social media trying to figure out if they were open or not, and honestly I was debating getting out at all or just going home. They used to be so sharp and clean with their outdoor environment and it always felt so homey, especially with their little rock garden/waterfall where you could throw your coins in - but now it's dried up and no longer runs, and looks unkempt, which was sad to see.
They were, in fact, open as I found out. My server was very kind, and since the restaurant was empty when I got there I was able to be seated immediately. She got my order quick and brought out my food in a spaced amount of time where I felt like I could still eat and enjoy it without feeling rushed, but still bringing it soon enough so I wasn't left wondering where my food was.
The food itself was still good, but definitely not what it used to be. You obviously get the complimentary bread at the beginning, which didn't taste much different, however the ranch tasted a bit different to me (don't know why exactly). I ordered a lemonade, and it tasted more bitter than sweet, which was fine but it still was kind of sad. I ordered their garlic bread, two slices, and that I noticed had actually seemed to improve in quality. It was super tasty, practically melted in my mouth but still retained that chewy bread quality. Then I got my main course - just a simple burger and fries. I noticed that the bun seemed almost stiff or stale and was falling apart just from being picked up, and the meat didn't have as much flavor as I remember used to loving so much. Having it with ketchup and ranch helped, but not by much. I then finished with a little Apple Crisp, which was actually pretty good, and a nice way to top off the meal. I'd give it a solid 4/5, mostly for nostalgia's sake since I've been coming to this restaurant literally since I was a little girl (almost 2 decades or so) so I love this place very much, and want it to thrive.
Overall 4/5, still recommend for pretty good food, good atmosphere and friendly staff, but I'm not as enthusiastic as I used to be.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
It’s so sad to see what has happened to this place. It is a piece of my childhood and was one of my favorite restaurants all growing up. I even had a bridal shower here 4 years ago. So many memories here.
We stopped by last night and couldn’t believe how it looked like an abandoned building. It truly upset me to see the lack of pride on the appearance of the outside. It’s no wonder they don’t have any business. Nobody wants to go into a building that has weeds growing 3 feet in the air. My husband went to the door to see if it was open. It was and we went in. The feeling of the whole place is sad and creepy. I am not sure how they will make it. Our waitress was so nice and it made us feel bad for everyone working there. Thankfully, the salad was just as good as I remembered it. But my MIL ordered the fettuccine and it was horrible. Pizza was pretty good but the sausage is definitely different. I was very disappointed in our bill- but without business they have to nickel and dime you just to stay afloat.
The place has so much potential and could be super cute and quaint. It’s so sad to see the lack of pride.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food delivered and i started to eat the salad which I shouldn't have. The lettuce is so brown, and worse than wasting 20.00 would be getting sick. I had gotten the fettuccine Alfredo dinner, and I've never had Alfredo that gross before at least the sauce. After 2 bites i felt nauseous. It was like a thick water flavor taste. I used to eat here frequently years ago, so that being said didn't think it would be a problem food wise having it delivered. Had i been in the restaurant I would have politely ask for a new salad and a different entre. Maybe they send the bad stuff out for delivery although bad food should not be sent out. I would be very cautious especially ordering salad. I tried adding a photo of the food, but it's not allowing me.
Food: 1
I wish I could leave a positive review as Robintino's was such a staple growing up and it always seemed to be a thriving place. I know longer live in Bountiful so I looked forward to eating here. The empty parking lot and neglected landscaping should have been a my first sign that something wasn't right. The place was nearly deserted inside the food was far below what I was accustomed to. The breadsticks were stale, the bleu cheese dressing is not the same, the sausage is not the same, etc. So, so, sad. Two stars because I hate leaving 1 start reviews and also because the staff was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
My husband and used to eat here all the time. We have since moved away but stopped in to eat lunch on our way through. It did not disappoint! The food was excellent, as always, the service more than terrific and the atmosphere as we remembered it. The prices were also surprisingly great. We both highly recommend this old and new favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has really went downhill. Terrible pizza. Small overpriced not even same original recipe
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Was not up to their normal standards. Bread sticks were a little stale. Offsetting that,the lasagna was larger than previous visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Good place to eat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not Robintinos anymore. Gave it a second chance. Food was awful.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
It was a busy Saturday night but, we were the only customers for the whole hour we were there. It was silent, no music or background noise. The food was good but it just felt like they were going out of business or something. Eeriely like a scene from a scary movie... Too quiet.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is disgusting and food is nasty don't go here!!!!! The service is great but omg I feel sorry for the workers. I feel like I'm going to vomit 🤢
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Our waitress has a very beautiful smile and she was so patient, friendly, and professional with us while we waited for the rest of our group.. I honestly don't think I've been to a Italian restaurant before... The bread they bring out before your food.... To die for..... So freaking good ..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place just straight up isn't good any more. In general, the food is mediocre at best; the pizza, garlic bread, and ravioli are edible. However, the fettuccine alfredo is absolute garbage. I feel like you actually have to try to make it taste as bad as it is. The exterior of the building and property are also looking pretty bad, with weeds growing all over. The only positive thing here was the service from our waitress (Quinlan I think?). A+ for her, F for everything else.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Bad heartburn after a meal… old potato, frozen veal… used to be a good restaurant…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
My recent visit to Robintino's was incredibly disappointing and a sad end to a long history with this restaurant.
I have been a loyal customer for over 40 years and have many memories of celebrations and gatherings at this amazing restaurant. I've always loved their pizza and garlic bread (The Best!) and the other menu food was always homemade and fresh.
However, the experience I had this last time was a complete shock.
From the moment I pulled into the parking lot, the restaurant looked abandoned.
Once inside, the issues continued.
The lobby and restaurant was clean (that was good), the sodas were flat, the glasses were filthy (so gross) and our waitress got multiple orders wrong.
I didn't get my food because my order was incorrect.
The waitress went to ask the cooks but then completely forgot.
I asked her about it again later, and she insisted it was correct. She finally went back to the kitchen to check and realized it was wrong.
By then, everyone at my table was finished eating, so I decided not to bother with getting my meal.
We believe in tipping even with poor service, but she had us pay at the table, and when paying with cash, she went to get change and never came back. We didn't think about it and we visit for about 5-10 more minutes and then left, resulting in an enormous and undeserved tip.
And if anyone wants to know, the Garlic Bread is NOT the same (it was more like burnt crispy toast and if you know Robintinos garlic bread, you know the center is fluffy moist and not crispy and burnt) but the ranch is still amazing.
While I'm not so much upset with the staff, this entire experience points to a serious lack of training and poor management.
It's heartbreaking to see what has happened to one of my favorite restaurants.
Based on this visit, I fear that without significant changes, this restaurant is on a path to closure.
RIP Robintinos.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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