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Address:
18811 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 40285

Neighborhood:
Baton Rouge

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Ruffino's Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ruffinosrestaurant.com
Email: banquets@ruffinosrestaraurant.com
Phone: (225) 753-3458
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: from 4:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Executive Chef: Peter Sclafani
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Ruffino's offers three fabulous rooms for your party or event:
The Vino Room; The Ruffino Room; The Chianti Room.
We specialize in company meetings, rehearsal dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, award ceremonies, birthday, anniversary or retirement celebrations & we can accommodate almost every event.
Private Party Contact: Private Dining Manager (225) 753-3458

Getting there

Parking: Private Lot

A word from Ruffino's

What do you get when you combine the talents of a former LSU lineman and a New Orleans-born Italian chef? The energy, passion & creativity that has produced the area’s only Italian-Creole fusion restaurant, raising the bar for Baton Rouge dining.

Ruffino's

4.5

55 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBaton Rouge
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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62 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

62 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(44)
romantic(37)
notable wine list(29)

good for groups(25)
fit for foodies(20)
hot spot(18)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (62)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

ABOVE ALL.....

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2010

Dined on 02/26/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have enjoyed dining at Ruffinos for years! With spectacular ambiance, food and service..... this a restaurant is a must for anyone that appreciates all of the above. I LOVE the nightly specials for wine & food, we have enjoyed the introduction to new wines per some of the nightly specials.

~Cat Tomeny
Baton Rouge, Louisiana"

Dined on 02/26/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

don't bother, they may not

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"don't bother, they may not be open as advertised."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best restaurant in Batin Rouge

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Ruffinos is by far my favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. The food is always flavorful and delicious and the staff are some of the nicesest energetic people. Definitely a MUST try:)"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food, atmosphere and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Food, atmosphere and service."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always outstanding! The food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always outstanding! The food is never a disappointement and the service is top-notch. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to dine at a nice place with amazing food. A little pricey, but definitely worth every penny."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as usual

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food and service was excellent as usual. They had shrimp corn dogs as one of their daily appetizers and they were awesome. We also had the crawfish and crab cakes and they were succulent as well. All 3 of us were pleased with our meals, especially our out of own guest."

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Surprisingly Disappointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have dined at Ruffinos many times in the past but the food wasn't up to par this visit. I have ordered the 8 oz filet 3 times before and it was melt in my mouth delicious but tonight it was less than appetizing. I had it cooked the same as always, medium well but this time it was dry and lacked flavor. I even asked to have it re-cooked but it still did not measure up to past visits. My friend who was with me even commented that it looked dry and more like a sirloin than a filet. The potatoes were also a bit lacking in flavor this time. I will dine here again but I was very displeased this visit, especially being that it is the Lenten season and I was craving steak. Please feel free to pass my review on to the Manager."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2009

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ruffino's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great for families as well as couples- large restaurant with excellent service & food!!!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A time to share

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife and I enjoyed our night out with Ruffino's. We were sharing dinner and wine prior to my departure to Kenya for 10 days. Thank the staff & our waiter for a time to remember. Great food & atmosphere."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Service and Food!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I took her parents to eat brunch and it was a wonderful experience. Chris our server was excellent and saw to it that our every request was met with kindness and courtesy. I have been here many times and have NEVER been disappointed. If you have never been give them a try."