Ristorante Rumari

Name: Ristorante Rumari
Address: 1826 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92651
Telephone: (949) 494-0400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

800 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Ristorante Rumari (Italian for "Restaurant of the Sea") is one of the most popular restaurants in Laguna Beach. It is popular for three primary reasons. First because of its fine Italian soul food. Second because of its location, away from the traffic and congestion of downtown Laguna. This makes it especially popular with the local residents of Laguna as well as those who have been referred by a friend, business associate or concierge at one of Laguna's many boutique hotels. There is abundant street parking as well as a small free lot behind the restaurant. (If you have ever tried to find a parking space in downtown Laguna you will appreciate Rumaris' location).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(949) 494-0400

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 494-0400
Website
https://www.ristoranterumari.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Craig Connole
Catering
Local catering available for pickup or delivery. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private areas or restaurant buyout options available. Please call for details.
Private party contact
Vincenzo or Massimo: (949) 494-0400

Location
1826 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
South Coast Highway & Pearl Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caesar Salad$12.00
Garlic croutons, anchovies, parmigiano
House Greens$10.00
House made croutons, heirloom tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette, parmigiano
Caprese Salad$14.00
Heirloom tomatoes, burrata mozzarella, evoo, basil
Tuscan Kale Salad$12.00
Pepitas sunflower seeds, avocado. lemon caper dressing

Pastas

Penne Arrabbiata$18.00
Spicy pomodoro sauce, garlic, mozzarella
Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00
Pancetta, egg yolk, green peas, parmigiano
Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00
Veal and beef ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano
Lasagna Verde$20.00
Spinach pasta, beef ragu, italian sausage, ricotta, pomodoro sauce
Fettuccine del Chef$22.00
Alfredo sauce with tiger shrimp and parmigiano
Spaghetti Pomodoro$17.00
San marzano pomodoro sauce, evoo
Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu$24.00
Roasted mushroom, marsala, porcini cream, parmigiano, truffle oil
Ravioli Macchiati$20.00
Ricotta and spinach ravioli in a tomato vodka cream sauce

Entrées

Pollo Parmigiano$26.00
Chicken breast, breaded topped with pomodoro sauce and parmigiano
Veal Piccata al Limone$29.00
Lemon sauce, butter, capers, wine, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes
Brasata al Barolo$28.00
Slow cooked beef, red wine, porcini cream sauce, saffron risotto
Filetto di Salmone con Salsa Fresca$29.00
Grilled salmon with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, evoo, seasonal vegetables, creamy mascarpone polenta
Risotto of the Day
- MP

To-Go Dinners

Serves 2-4 People. All Dinners Come With Mixed Green Salad for 2-4 peoples

Fettuccine Primavera$37.50
Fresh seasonal vegetables, garlic, pomodoro sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese with Italian Sausage$37.50
Beef ragu, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano
Grilled Chicken Piccata$37.50
Spaghetti pomodoro, lemon caper sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs$37.50
Beef meatballs, pomodoro sauce, parmigiano and romano blend
Slow Cooked Beef Brasata$37.50
Creamy polenta, farmers market vegetables, fresh herb, red wine sauce

Desserts

Dolce

Homemade Cannoli$9.00
Mamma Bina's homemade Sicilian-style…take one home for coffee in the morning!
Tiramisù$9.00
Delicate Layers of Deliciousness
Semifreddo$9.00
White chocolate gelato with chocolate chips covered with espresso, dark fudge and Amaretto cookies
Limoncello$10.00
Refreshing Italian lemon liqueur
Averna Amaro Siciliano$11.00
Traditional Sicilian herbal bitter liqueur
Fernet Branca$11.00
Milanese herbal spiced liqueur
Sambuca White$11.00
Italian anise-flavored liqueur
Sambuca Black$12.00
infused witch elder bush, anise and licorice

What 800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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LoriK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, great food and wonderful people
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Marco
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rumari is still the number one Italian restaurant in Laguna beach. We had the swordfish and veal picatta which were both amazing as usual. Sammy is my favorite waiter in Laguna also. You won’t be disappointed w Rumari 🙏
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! Love the food. Love the staff. It is always a fun night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day
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bizman
San Diego
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food. Outdoor seating only but nicely done.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, friendly staff.
C
Carlos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This quaint spot was perfect for an early dinner before sunset. The staff was incredible and the food was amazing!
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Betty
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
My husband and I have been coming her for years pre-pandemic and after last night’s dinner will not be back unless they start serving again indoors. I understand all the need for outdoor dining and creative solutions due to Covid restrictions, but
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Madman
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
All diners are now apparently eating outside on the back parking lot. They’ve done their best to make it nice. My areas of concern were the fact I could not get coffee or a cappuccino, in an Italian restaurant. Food was good, service was OK although a little bit spotty. Table and chairs were a little unsteady. Overall it’s not the same remarry from years ago, they need to fix the dining room situation. The table was also at a pretty good angle, not level. Also know menus, have to use the barcode which is a bit surprising when you’re paying these kinds of prices. Would not recommend it if you were looking for an excellent dining experience.
MH
MichelleH
Palm Springs
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming here when we are in the area. The food is delicious, service is good and patio is charming. We had the risotto and rigatoni bolognese, with a Caesar salad and mushrooms and polenta to start. We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday and they brought us a complimentary dessert which was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, amazing service. A must in Laguna
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NicholeC
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation, seated quickly.. great view of the sunset. Great drinks, and the dinner was tasty! Marco is super cool and added to our fun evening out! Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Never had a waiter come take our order we were at the table for over thirty minutes
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Gfan
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon preparation was fantastic again.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the service! Love the vibe! Love the food!
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Jeffmo
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Valentines day
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PaulyD
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ristorante Rumari has a beautiful outdoor patio set-up with some ocean views, plenty of heaters and umbrellas. Service is exceptional, staff are friendly and efficient. Food is so delicious, fresh, flavorful and well prepared.
KT
KerryT
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Can't beat the sunset at the outdoors tables here looking over the ocean. The service was fantastic - friendliest waiters ever! The food was also amazing - really great place!
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Robe16
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Pleasant outdoor evening. Nice heater. Friendly staff and delicious good.
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cclag
Orange County
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and ambience on the back patio. Beautiful Christmas tree and plenty of space heaters. So glad we went for New Years Eve dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff..equipped with plenty heaters as it’s outdoor seating due to pandemic. Delicious food. Will definitely return.
CB
CarolB
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience1
It was a chilly night and our heaters were not working, side pasta was cold upon arrival and my chicken piccata was so tough I barely ate any, did not eat the cold pasta. We have been going there for years when the original owners opened their door, but this encounter was enough for my husband to say he would not return.
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USCT
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love that they only have outdoor seating for COVID. I counted over 20 outdoor heaters so temperature is not an issue. The chicken parmesan was amazing and enough for two of us to share. This is my 2nd visit and it was great both time.
GJ
GavinJ
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent. Hospitable and all outdoors right now. Lovely local restaurant away.
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Cindershop
Orange County
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a delightful experience the food was yummy. The service just right. And a lot of families getting together before the big turkey day. We really appreciated the respite from cooking and the fun and delicious meal
HB
HappyBelly
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful, service was outstanding, and it was a great atmosphere.
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Class
Orange County
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience2
Waist of money and time.poor service. Food, nothing to right home about. We asked for coffee after dinner ,they said the coffee maker is broken 😏 Not worth the price ar all !
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dining experiences! Food is amazingly delicious from in-house bread, Cesar salad, seafood pescatore, carbonara to delicious tiramisu. Our server Salvatore is very attentive and warm. We sit outdoor due to Covid and renovations but it’ll move back inside. We’ll definitely be back.
FR
FoodReviewer
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and amazing service. Best dining experience all year!
DM
DonnaM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I go to Rumari's at least once a month. We even do takeout there. The outside seating is very pleasant with a nice coastal breeze.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very,very good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
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RichardS
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our first dinner, now plan on many more dinners in future
G
Gfan
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sammy was amazing and a great host, food was great and the ocean views terrific. This was one of the most enjoyable dinners we had on our anniversary trip. We hope they are allowed to keep this patio open past year-end, since that was a highlight. We hope to sit there again when we come back next year.
J
Jeffc
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great evening! Wonderful outdoor setting. Good Italian food and drink. Best part of the evening though was Sammy! Wonderful host! Made our evening! Cheers
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Veee
Orange County
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding…
AD
AdamD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is fantastic! My wife and I go here all of the time.
SM
SaraM
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall2food2service4ambience4
The food is just okay. Their spaghetti sauce tasted like a canned sauce, the risotto tasted like a boxed risotto with barely any flavor and the parmesan used tasted like the Kraft Parmesan instead of real parmigiano reggiano. There are much better Italian restaurants in the area please don’t pay the prices for a fake Italian meal.
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Neil
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just great Italuan food!
CB
CarlaB
Phoenix
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
The staff and owner were friendly and accommodating. Loved the kale salad and lamb chop appetizer. The desserts were pretty good too! My problem was this is an Italian restaurant, and as such, you don’t serve pasta that is over cooked and mushy! The meat sauce tasted kind of burnt, and my husband was not a huge fan of his penne dish either. So we would probably not return.

Safety precautions

Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ristorante Rumari using the Order Online button. Ristorante Rumari also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 494-0400.

Ristorante Rumari is rated 4.5 stars by 800 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(949) 494-0400

Delivery

Order online

1826 S. Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

Cross street
South Coast Highway & Pearl Street
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Craig Connole
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
https://www.ristoranterumari.com/
Phone number
(949) 494-0400
Catering
Local catering available for pickup or delivery. Please call for details.
Private party facilities
Semi-private areas or restaurant buyout options available. Please call for details.
Private party contact
Vincenzo or Massimo: (949) 494-0400

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Ristorante Rumari

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Orange County

Tiramisu

Caprese Salad

Rigatoni Bolognese

Starter

House Made Meatballs$12.00

Antipasto Platter$21.00

Mushrooms & Polenta$12.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$18.00

Salad

Caesar Salad$12.00

House Greens$10.00

Caprese Salad$14.00

Tuscan Kale Salad$12.00

Pastas

Penne Arrabbiata$18.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$22.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$19.00

Lasagna Verde$20.00

Fettuccine del Chef$22.00

Spaghetti Pomodoro$17.00

Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu$24.00

Ravioli Macchiati$20.00

Entrées

Pollo Parmigiano$26.00

Veal Piccata al Limone$29.00

Brasata al Barolo$28.00

Filetto di Salmone con Salsa Fresca$29.00

Risotto of the Day

To-Go Dinners

Fettuccine Primavera$37.50

Rigatoni Bolognese with Italian Sausage$37.50

Grilled Chicken Piccata$37.50

Spaghetti and Meatballs$37.50

Slow Cooked Beef Brasata$37.50

Desserts

Dolce

Homemade Cannoli$9.00

Tiramisù$9.00

Semifreddo$9.00

Limoncello$10.00

Averna Amaro Siciliano$11.00

Fernet Branca$11.00

Sambuca White$11.00

Sambuca Black$12.00

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