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    Rigatoni's Restaurant

    2.9 (309 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Menu at Rigatoni's Restaurant in Castro Valley.
    Jason F.

    Rigatoni's you had me at your namesake pasta! And what deliciously cooked pasta at that! Located in the Castro Village Shopping Center along Castro Valley Boulevard, which serves as the main thoroughfare that cuts through the small but burgeoning city that is Castro Valley, Rigatoni's Restaurant comes from the same team that founded Strizzi's Restaurants, which has three locations primarily in the tri-valley area of Alameda County. Ownership of Strizzi's Restaurants smartly redirected their focus on their signature pasta dishes, by taking out the middle-man and creating a fast casual dining experience where pasta is the star attraction. With every meal cooked to order with the freshest ingredients, Rigatoni's Restaurant is the epitome of a hidden gem that's laying in plain sight, as they have been thriving in this location for decades now and show no signs of slowing down. What brought me to discover this veteran gem of a pasta restaurant was the fact that a couple of friends had been here before and could not stop raving about how good the pasta was and how affordable it was when they came a few months ago and they could not wait to go back. So, on a recent weekend afternoon we decided to make our way down to downtown Castro Valley to enjoy a nice heavy meal of pasta so we could see if a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in made-to-order pasta was the real deal. The parking lot at the Castro Village Shopping Center can be a bit of a challenge even not on a weekend, so sometimes you have to get lucky. We came at just the right time as Rigatoni's Restaurant had just opened for their lunch rush, but there was no rush at all as the crowd inside the restaurant didn't pick up until well after 1 p.m. The menu at Rigatoni's Restaurant is posted on their wall and they have plastic coated menus for you to view up close and take to your table for reviewing before you order at their cashier counter. With a menu separated into categories including Starters, Entrée Salads, Pasta Favorites, House Specialities, Lighter Combos, Sandwiches, Today's Specials, Lunch Favorites, and their Kid's Menu. Many of their options sounded good on their menu board, there was something about their "Today Specials" that intrigued our group of diners, so we ordered their Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni, which was tossed in their tomato cream sauce; their Salmon Fettuccine, which was sautéed with fresh spinach in their garlic cream sauce; and from their House Specialities section of their menu, their Wagyu Ranch Steak, which was pan seared and topped with sautéed mushrooms and served with a side of their signature Rigatoni Bolognese. Since you pay up front at their counter, our total bill was $71.67 before gratuity was added in. It would take a while for our food to be brought to our table, as it was a two person operation on this day, which simply meant that the food was being prepared with a little extra care, as they were not busy and that meant to me that our steak was being cooked medium rare, which is how we ordered it to our liking. We took our time enjoying the "bread bar", which is a whole new concept that I am unfamiliar with, as they had both sliced white sourdough baguette bread and whole wheat bread, and plenty of complimentary butter and oil and vinegar. What was not complimentary were their soda machine, as since we ordered their pricier entrées and not their combos, sodas didn't come with our meal, which was a bit perplexing since we order more food overall to share between us, but the service they offered was very considerate. When our food did come out we enjoyed our steak and rigatoni entrée the most, as it was cooked to perfection and paired so well with the abundance of mushrooms and pasta that was topped with the perfect amount of meat sauce. The other dishes were fair, as the Salmon Fettuccine was a nice complete meal, but the chicken in their Chicken Rigatoni didn't feel as fresh as it could be. What cannot be denied is that the pasta is the star at Rigatoni's Restaurant, and we learned upon this visit that they cook a mighty nice steak as well. Grilled meat and pasta? A combination that can't be beat and when everything comes together as nicely and as affordable as it does at Rigatoni's Restaurant, then we are all winners for having the opportunity to try comfort Italian cuisine priced and cooked right!

    Spaghetti and meatballs, though these meatballs look like they're made from ground pork, and no beef.
    Benebell W.

    Ordered to-go for pickup. This is my fourth time ordering the spaghetti and meatballs from Rigatoni's at Castro Valley, but pre-Covid, the meatballs had beef in them. This is the first time the meatballs were made of pork. Personally, I like that it's light on the salt, but if you prefer more intense flavor profiles, you may find it bland. Service here is always warm and friendly, and if you dine in, the ambiance is that small town Mom and Pop feel. Even to-go, they'll send you off with bread, butter with olive oil and and vinegar for dipping. Whenever I have a hankering for Italian but am not in the mood to cook, I'll get my spaghetti and meatballs fix from here. It might not be the most exciting food adventure, but it feels like wholesome, traditional Americana. Btw, if you go to their website and sign up for their email list, you automatically get a $5 off gift certificate.

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    Ultima M.

    First time here Located in the Castro Valley Shopping Center Customer service is friendly Venue is clean and well stocked Prices are reasonable In door and out door seating available They serve lunch items until 4pm Dessert items are also sold I ordered Cajun chicken fettuccine $17 Food came out nice and hot It's a lot of food (almost shareable) My entree was tasty Friend ordered shrimp and crab fettuccine $22 He enjoyed his meal Garlic bread $5 was nice and soft but very flavorful Parking is easy to find

    Cheesy Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad, Mixed Green Salad
    Mary A.

    Our favorite Italian restaurant near home. Customer service isn't always great, but food is always on point. Our go-tos are chicken Parmesan, fettuccine alfredo, cheesy garlic bread, and hiusemade spaghetti. We have yet to dine it as we live so close that we prefer to just order for takeout. Located in a shopping plaza across from Starbucks and Posh Bagel. Give this place a try!

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    I love Rigatonis and this location doesn't disappoint! Lovely service, clean and with other shops surrounding it in the cute downtown CV!

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    The food is mediocre nothing special about it and a little expensive. The only plus is close to us and the service is excellent.

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    Food and service and location are great. Picked up. Ambiance is nice. This is on Castro Valley Blvd and close to the Starbucks

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    The food here is pretty boring. Tastes fine. Chicken Alfredo had quite a lot of sauce.

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    They fucking suck, don't DoorDash from them unless you wanna pay hella money for small ass portions lmao and no refund? Yea ya'll suck ass

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    The spicy shrimp and risotto dish was fantastic! The bell peppers and texture of the risotto were perfect.

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