Lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Pastries are top notch. Waiters are polite. It feels like you are sitting in a cafe in Europe.

PEOPLE LOVE THIS PLACE...WHY??? Food: Overall, I find their baked goods too dry and sooo overpriced. I'm sorry, but I just can't get behind paying $75 for a tiny fruit tart. Service: My experience is that they're apathetic or snooty. Once in a while, you get a friendly clerk, but that's more the exception than the norm. Ambiance: They have a lot of outdoor seating which is nice and good for people watching. Inside is OK. read more

What an amazing place! I can't believe I have been driving by it for years before finally going it! Delicious food and a lovely and welcoming environment. Lots of space to sit and enjoy your food and visit with friends. I will absolutely be back! read more

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We have bought their Panettone Milanese every Christmas for over 25 years. They used to have a venue in Union Square and it was always part of our family holiday tradition. Unfortunately Union Square isn't what it used to be but Larksberg is still as charming as ever. Much safer too. Check it out. read more

Emporio Rulli - The best panettoni outside of Italy. - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

This is a good place in downtown Larkspur to get authentic Italian pastries, and café food. The chef owner trained in beyond Italy and replicated a true Italian pastry shop here in Larkspur. The quality is really good. My mom being from Milan loves this place especially the panda Toni at Christmas time. read more

Emporio Rulli has of the most beautiful Italian cakes around! They are well balanced, sweet, creamy, nutty, and look like a piece of art. Every bite is rich, flavorful, and clearly crafted with high-quality ingredients. Whether you're grabbing a slice for yourself or a whole cake for a special occasion, you can't go wrong. I will say, however, walking in for a pastry was a bit more disappointing. They may not get quite enough volume on all of their other pastries for me to say they're worth going out of your way for. They're also pretty, but I found many to be dry or lacking the given added flavor. I would: Come here for a slice of cake or a full cake for a special occasion Get a coffee and pastry if I was in the neighborhood, especially with beautiful redwoods to would to nearby! read more

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I thought this was gonna be an exceptional and authentic Italian café. Not really. The inside looks like something out of Rome but the food and the coffee is lagging read more

Emporio Rulli is such a gem in the heart of Larkspur! The ambience is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to catch up with a friend over coffee or even meet someone new on a first date. The Italian coffee here is truly to die for -- rich, smooth, and always served just right. Their pasticceria is incredible too, with pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The gelato is a must-try, and the panini's make for a perfect light lunch or snack. The staff is friendly and attentive without ever feeling rushed, which really adds to the relaxed vibe. Sitting outside in the quaint little town of Larkspur with a cappuccino and pastry in hand honestly feels like a little escape. Couldn't recommend this place more -- five stars all the way! read more

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Cute cafe with wonderful welcoming people. We were visiting Larkspur first time and randomly went to this cafe. Pastries are so good that I can say they are one of the best I have had in a while !! Coffee is delicious too. Do visit this cafe if you're in this area ! read more

Emporio Rulli - Cappuccino, classic croissant, cinnamon twist. - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

This a beloved bakery that serves authentic deserts and Italian food, unfortunately they cut corners and serve their to-go savory items on BLACK Plastic trays which are comprised of recycled electronic waste and other toxic Permanent Chemicals that leach into their food, and lead to severe health challenges. Really? Please care about your customers a little bit more. read more

It was my first time trying this Italian spot as I always pass it when im driving in dt Larkspur and I've been dying to try it! The staff was super sweet and patient with me ordering. I got an iced vanilla latte and a peach almond tart which we're both super yummy. My iced coffee was the perfect balance of sweet but not too sweet & was super refreshing. The tart was also super yummy and moist. It's such a peaceful spot with so many treats to offer such as gelato, sandwiches and mimosas as well! Would def come back here again read more

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Been coming here since I was seven or eight years old, from occasional cookies with my dad to hot chocolate before middle school to amor polenta for the holidays to just the other afternoon when I enjoyed a ham and brie sandwich and an espresso. It was the best meal I'd had since returning from France last month. This is the number one spot for Italian coffee, pastry, gelato, cookies, pastry, and assorted snacks and sandwiches in Marin County. read more

This local spot is a treasure! I've lived in Marin most of my life and started going here a couple of years ago and cannot believe I hadn't heard of it. The pastries are delicious, service friendly, and chai lattes delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating. It is a perfect place to meet a friend for coffee/tea with a central location and relatively easy parking. read more

Not much to say about Rulli that isn't already said here, except... today an out of town guest wanted donuts, and donut alley is a kind of go-to in Larkspur. But at 9:30 on Sunday we weren't the only ones with that idea. Line looked about 30 minutes long, so my friend wanted something else. Like what? eggs and bacon said she. That would normally be the province of a diner, or failing that a Denny's. Of course, the local Denny's is history which was a big loss for many people in many ways. Amy's? really, does anybody actually go there? not at midnight or maybe 1 am. I miss going there when i couldn't sleep, get a bowl of terrible vegetable soup, a piece of pie and coffee. Can't sleep, may as well stay nourished through the night. Anyway, all this is to say there really aren't many diner-type restaurants around southern Marin. On a whim we walked over to Rulli. For the longest time, Rulli mainly sold pastries, specialty small items like cannolis and Italian macaroons, plus minor league sandwiches. But walking in, spied a table tent on the counter mentioning they now serve Eggs Benedict. Deus ex machina! To cut this to the end, this is a great deal for brunch, apparently only started providing it in past 6 months or so. Eggs were perfectly medium, served on focaccia with smooth Hollandaise, fried spinach (would be better with garlic rather than onions, but that's a personal preference), breakfast home fries with bacon. Really spot on, plenty large for two. Dessert? With Panettone Milanese around who needs donuts? Yeah. read more

I used to be a regular before Covid. A lot has changed. I went in to buy a fruit tart--the only person working in the bakery area sold me the only fruit thing she had--a prima something. It looked lovely covered with raspberries. I wanted cookies, but the mouthwatering trays had been replaced by prepackaged bags: 1 lb, 1/2 gluten free. Or a $9 sachet of a few tiny cookies. I got the sachet. There were no options without nuts. My total came to $59! The taste test: the cookies were so stale! We had to toss all of them. They tasted rancid. The Tarte--we ate the raspberries but I'm allergic to nuts and my husband said the filling was bordering on curdling. The section of the store that had lovely wines is shuttered. No one was in the bakery area and now I know why. It is horrible. The cafe area was a little more lively. No one was outside. I'm sad. We had them make a special fruit Tarte for our wedding 25 years ago. The woman who helped me seemed to put on airs and be bothered to serve the only person who had the misfortune to walk in. read more

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This place holds a special place in my heart. Not sure if it's because the pastries are amazing or whether I enjoy the drive from the city out to Larkspur or both. Anyways, if you're in the city and looking to get away, definitely take a drive across the bridge and head over to this bakery. You'll definitely find something that makes the trip worth doing. read more

Delicious & friendly helpful staff. Have ordered their panettone for the holidays in the past & finally got a chance to go to the store front for coffee & light breakfast with my husband & our 2 sons. Loved the Italian charm decor. We'll be back! read more

Very very delicious place I love everything from the menu, the place is very nice and lovely decorated; the flavors of their pastries are amazing, they have a good selection of sandwiches and other dishes not just pastries, their coffee is great, very good craft coffee, staff is very nice and there is always tablea available, good place to go for a afternoon with some friends. read more

Always wonderful pastries, pasta, and coffees. My go-to when my daughter from NYC visits. It's our spot!

I love this place !! It has a huge variety of desserts and coffee, You have excellent service and nice people, I recommend it read more

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Everything went well ! Good Italian pastries! Always have been served great food over many's years

One of the Best Cafe places around in Marin County . Since you walk in you get invited by their delicious desserts . So many pastries to choose from ! Most of the time in the morning is busy and sometimes there is nowhere to sit but still wait is worth it to sit and have a reflection about everything while drinking your coffee Customer service is always very friendly. What I like when I sit and drink my coffee here is the peace that I get to feel ! read more

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First of all let me say I usually love this place. Can't say the service has always been real friendly but the food is always great. Until my last experience. We usually buy the San Francesca cake every year for my birthday-a wonderful fluffy and formerly very berry creation of cake, berries, whipped cream, pastry cream and meringue bits. This year when we went to order the small cake (for $48 as advertised on the webpage) they told us it would be $52? When queried they told us if we'd ordered it online they would have honored that price but since the price had gone up recently to $52 and we were ordering over the phone we'd have to pay the higher price ‍. But what really made us disappointed is that in the past it has been full of berries ...this time there were slices with maybe one or two berries to none. At this price point they shouldn't be cutting corners especially for what is supposed to be "filled with raspberries." Very disappointing experience-gonna have to find a new birthday cake. read more

I really do like this place . Good food and great ambiance. Today this one worker..a male Hispanic man was so rude. I asked about the different lattes. He huffed and rolled his eyes as if I was asking the stupidest, most annoying question. He was short with me, agitated. I only asked one question. Obviously he is very miserable there. It doesn't encourage me to come again. Sad. I have been coming here for years whenever I am in Marin. read more

Had a beautiful dessert Charlotte for my sisters 60 th birthday. We live raspberries and this did not disappoint in flavor and yum happiness. My sister was really happy that we chose this bakery that she frequents as I'm 7 hrs away and just looked up on Yelp a place to pick up birthday celebrations. The lady on the phone that took my order was very kind and helpful in choosing my baked item. I'd love to try some pastries so next time I visit. Till then. read more

Absolutely fantastic ... from ordering, delivery and now (Yum) consumption. My lovely lady thoroughly enjoyed thePpanettone Milanese. So fresh, light and delicious. Thank you. read more

It's been said that when you die and go to heaven it will be better than you could have ever imagined. That's how I feel about Empirio Rulli. It's got a beautiful ambiance with pastries that rival any I've had anywhere. The Custard Bombolini was so good with delicious custard like I've never had. My cappuccino was excellent. This is a must visit kind of place. read more

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I enjoy having a hot cup of coffee at one of their outside tables. Occasionally, maybe often, but definitely not always, I get a delicious treat from the bakery.A great spot for a quick break. read more

So many delicious looking cakes to choose from how do you decide?! I ended up choosing the St. Honore which consists of puff pastry, Italian cream with vanilla sponge cake based with rum with chocolate and fresh whipped cream. I bought it on a Saturday and served it Sunday night. I was worried that the puff pastry would be too soggy, but the vanilla cake helped create a barrier. The Italian pastry cream is smooth and just the right amount of sweetness. The cream puffs that were added to the cake was filled with that same cream and it was me just filled with air. It was stuffed throughout and hefty feeling. Puff pastry had such beautiful layers as the cake itself. I would highly recommend getting it for any special occasion. Side note-parking can be tough since it's downtown so be patient. Also don't forget to get a number on the display case when you arrive. Packaging was also thought out with the cardboard barrier to prevent damage of the cake. read more

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It Really sucks that this place is in California and that's not down the street from our house in Arizona . If we are in the area ever again we will definitely visit. Panettone was the greatest thing I ever ate and I usually don't like things like that. My wife and I both got a ham and cheese croissant And they're pretty good wasn't the greatest but it was OK. We both got cappuccinos and they're really good also. We also got cappuccinos to go. And service was great. read more

Ordered what I did on this afternoon left me speechless. I will always come back if I would like a d afternoon treat. This place is the best in marin! read more

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Please make your sandwiches fresh. Mortadella sandwiches can not be heated. Croissant sandwiches can not be heated. All this has to be made fresh, not at 6:00 am to be sold at 1:00 pm A croissant should never be heated but sold fresh. Make it better then Starbucks read more

Got Panettone? Oh Emporio Rulli, how I love you so! I used to love people watching at the Union Square location (closed) during ice skating season this time of year. It was actually great for people watching year-round without being stuck in a department store, unless you like department stores. Everything is made with love and passion. From coffee to croissants, everything is divine and authentic Italian. Thank you for taking me down memory lane, and we are so blessed the Larkspur location is still around and thriving. I will make it to Ristobar in SF's Marina district one of these days. Parking is more difficult in the city now, and I don't want to deal with smash & grabs (had enough of those). It's also much warmer in Marin. 'Til next time ~ cheers & see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

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I've never been to this place before, and I didn't spend alot of time here, but I love it already. Why? Because it reminds me of an Italian bakery in San Francisco's Northbeach, aka "Little Italy." The wood displays, metal trim, and glass cases are the same. Emporio Rulli is a special place, it resembles an old school Italian bakery and cafe. It is the way it should be, when time slows down for us to enjoy the nicer things of life. A latte or cappuccino and your favorite pastry or cookies. I apologize to my fellow Yelpers, I didn't take a photo of the chocolate Bomboloni and my Latte. The bomboloni was fluffy soft, with a not so sweet chocolate filling. Delicious! So if you're in the area, stop and visit Emporio Rulli and enjoy ! read more

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Their display look so good! Came here during my lunch for a quick fix and I just wanted to get everything. It all looks so good! I ended up getting a ham and Brie sandwich and a vanilla latte. Service was friendly and quick, I did come when there wasn't a rush. I would assume they would get one because it's such a cute place with many options. There is seating for dine in option. The place gives a vintage vibe to it. Stop by next time to check out their pastries! read more

Emporio Rulli - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

I discovered this old school Italian bakery years ago when I heard they serve delicious coffee drinks. It is a local institution with classic Italian pastries, cakes, cookies, gelato, and lunch items. You can't go wrong with anything you get here. Their cakes are beautifully packaged in a gold package with a ribbon. I have purchased baked goods over the years and their quality is superb. It is located in tiny downtown Larkspur and is one of the Italian establishments in the area. You know you're at the right place when you see the locals hanging out and enjoying their cappuccinos and pastries. I came by recently and had a cappuccino with oat milk and a buttery croissant. Amazing! I also brought home a bag of their Fantasia coffee, a slice of toasted panettone, and a custard bombolini. There are plenty of pastries that I still want to try so it's a great excuse to return sooner rather than later. read more

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Pattatone!! Need I say more? I just got introduced to Pattatone a few years ago but wanted to try a more tradition version. The first ones I had was chestnut and pure chocolate. This time I was to to Emporio Rulli to get the more traditional golden raisins, candies orange version. And boy it is great! It's been a week and I am still tasting it to make the experience last. Warm it up, bake it or just eat it room temperature, it tastes good either way. I am impressed with this buttery rich goodness Italian Bread. Yelp Italian Event brought me here to experience the lovey, quite Larkspur City. Now o know where to go to get this delicacy! read more

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WHEN: Sat @10:30am Even though I had placed an order for a cake online, I could have also easily bought it in person since they have a good amount ready to be sold. But I assumed since thier cakes are so amazing, I couldn't risk it! So the night before, I ordered it online: BRASILIANA (6-8 servings)- $40 A light Chocolate sponge cake brushed with espresso liqueur; filled with whipped cream sprinkled with chunks of Domori milk chocolate; covered with milk chocolate shavings. This cake is SO yummy! It's creamy and moist and not too sweet! The whole family--including my grandmother enjoyed it! I love all the generous amount of whipped cream and chocolate shavings! This amazing cake comes in 3 different sizes: 6-8 Servings - $40 10-12 Servings - $55 12-14 Servings - $75 If you want even larger you'll have to call them. For a written message on the cake, it's an additional $2.60, which is a small slab of white board (or was it white chocolate?) written with chocolate syrup. Pick up was very easy and they wrapped it up very nicely with a shiner seal to look like a lovely present. For the quality and lovely package you're getting, it's quite a reasonable price! I noticed the price has gone up by $5 this year and it's quite understandable! And yes, I will still make the 35 minute drive and pay toll only to pick this bad boy up! read more

Emporio Rulli - BRASILIANA ($40) + Message ($2.60) - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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This place is old school- like stepping into a Rome cafe or one in North beach with amazing atmosphere and service. I fell in love with the espresso, and sampled several of the pastries. I apologize to my Yelp peeps that it was a family visit and we were hungry, thus I didn't photo document the foods before they disappeared But- that means I get to return again My favorite was the brioche, like a croissant dough twisted into a different shape a mind sprinkled with sugar. Airy and light- a real standout. Amazing cappuccino as well. Definitely returning read more

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I hate to give less than optimal reviews but this last purchase of the sacripatina cake was very disappointing. Too much syrup which rendered the cake layers like wet rags. The bottom layer was sitting in liquid. The cream is supposed to be coffee zabaglione chantilly but tasted like plain whipped cream. My family would normally devour the whole cake longing for more. This time only a little over half a cake was consumed and no one wanted to take leftovers. So sad. I love Emporio Rulli's version of sacripantina. No bakery in the Bay Area even comes close. I hope this was just an off day. read more