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Eastside - Aruffo's Italian restaurant
4.3

Aruffo's Italian

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Italian
  • Casual
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    okay

Food: Comforting, creative cuisine

Aruffo's spins comfort into elegance with their unique Italian standouts. The Tuscan Garlic Bread - crispy exterior, decadently soft inside - whispers temptation. Devour the creamy yet light-as-air Tiramisu, declaring sweet surrender. And the Vongole Clam Pasta, fresh pasta draped in succulent clams, epitomizes seaside indulgence. Despite a few hiccups with taste, the creative, generously portioned dishes affirm the culinary worth.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive and diverse menu options, something for everyone's taste.

  • Okay Quality

    Some dishes are fresh and well-prepared, others lack flavor and quality.

  • Bad Value

    Several reviews complain about high prices not matching food quality or experience.

Top 3 dishes at Aruffo's Italian

  1. 1

    Tuscan Garlic Bread 🏆

    Garlic bread is irresistible with a perfectly crispy crust and soft inside.

    Tuscan Garlic Bread dish
  2. 2

    Tiramisu

    Most reviewers describe the tiramisu as creamy, delicious, and perfectly sweet.

    Tiramisu dish
  3. 3

    Calamari

    Frequently described as delicious, fresh, perfectly cooked, and tender.

    Calamari dish

Vibe: Warmly intimate embrace

The allure of Aruffo's lies in its vibe - resplendent and romantic, yet cozy like a favorite sweater. The ambiance woos patrons into dinner date promises, with the backdrop of Instagrammable settings. Sure, entertainment borderlines 'yesteryears', yet the delicious drinks and unmistakable buzz enchantingly compensate, making it a local hot spot.

  • Great For Dates

    Romantic, intimate ambiance perfect for date nights, consistently praised.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Music some time travel level oldies, suggests not contemporary enough for some.

Perks: Soothing outdoor oasis

Service at Aruffo's is charmingly inconsistent but manages to stay afloat. Parking issues and deafening noise can detract, yet external rewards balance out these hindrances. The heated al fresco oasis, bedazzled with holiday lights, pulls at the heartstrings, and generous space for groups only adds to the appeal. Their open-minded approach to diet restrictions earns a nod too.

  • Great Outdoor

    Back patio charming, romantic with holiday lighting, fireplace, and heaters.

  • Okay Service

    Service ranges from quick and friendly to slow and inattentive.

  • Bad For Pets

    Manager's unkind attitude towards non-dog parties in outdoor seating area.