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Rudolfo's

4.6 (325 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza, Bakeries
Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Margarita Pizza and The Works
Devin M.

8.5/10 Ordered the Margherita Pizza and The Works Burger, both had their highlights and a few drawbacks. Starting with the Margherita Pizza, a classic pie topped with fresh mozzarella and basil on a sourdough crust. The crust was easily the standout feature, crispy on the outside, airy inside, and packed with great texture. Unfortunately, the rest of the pizza fell a bit flat. The toppings were light on flavor, making it feel more like a basic chain restaurant pizza than a memorable artisan pie. 7.5/10 The Works Burger was the true star of the meal and an absolute must order. Made with wagyu beef, cheddar, caramelized onions, onion rings, pickles, and French aioli, every bite was rich, juicy, and full of flavor. The beef was well seasoned, the bun was incredibly soft, and the generous sauce tied everything together perfectly. My only complaint was that the onion ring could have been crispier to add more texture. I also appreciated being able to substitute the fries for a salad. 9.4/10 Service was fast, attentive, and welcoming despite how busy the restaurant was. We were seated outside, and they even brought us a blanket, which was a thoughtful touch that elevated the experience.

Onion rings, so good!
carissa p.

Best onion rings ever! Not much to say other than you need to try them. Pizza with hot honey was good, crust was delicious. Portion was perfect for lunch and made a great midnight snack. Brisket sandwich wasn't my favorite, the meat was shredded so finely, it felt like there was more slaw than protein. Was a bit messy and tricky to eat, the fries were my favorite part. I wouldn't order it again, but everything around me looked so good I'm excited to come back and try more. If you can sit outside, opt for an outdoor table, it's a bit warm and stuffy inside. Staff were super friendly, responsive, and everything there was loving it. Will definitely be back again.

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Natalie J.

My favorite sight at a restaurant is seeing staff hustle, enjoying their job (or at least appearing to), and working as a team, and this place has that. We came in as walk-ins on a busy Saturday evening and waited about 35 mins to for a table. During our wait, I was able to observe the young and mostly Latino staff. They hustled, they all knew what needed to be done and when, they where attentive to the customers and patrons walking up for table availability, and they were gracious hosts. It was impressive to see such a young staff (average age mid-late 20s) running a popular restaurant as if they've been doing it for decades. On top of their amazing staff, the food was fantastic. We ordered spicy rigatoni, and chicken parmean, and both came with some of the best sauce we ever had. Flavor was balanced and not heavy, and complimented the pasta perfectly. We'll be back anytime we're in the area.

Uber cheesecake
Mark C.

What a great find! Excellent service and ambiance! The food is amazing! Started with the Sourdough rosemary bread and then the pear-arugula salad. Our organic beef lasagna was delicious. Finished off with the Ube cheesecake which was equally amazing! Highly recommended! We're going to be back! On a Tuesday night, they were sold out. Reservations are recommended.

American Brekkie
Paola M.

I always walk by this place and finally decided to pop in for a quick brunch. Their eggs were the fluffiest I've ever had so delicious it makes you want to lick the plate clean. The brioche toast was a nice touch as well. Our server was super nice and fast good service. I will have to be back to try their dinner!

Cheryl R.

My sister ordered us dinner from here, its been on a list of mine for some time, she ordered on line & it was ready quickly, i ordered the lasagna, she tried onion rings, caesar salad & garlic cheesy french bread, everything was delish, she said the place was packed, inside & out & its obvious why, the food is outstanding, cant wait to try other items

Margherita pizza with burrata and spicy chili honey
Bella S.

Delicious pizza!! Great indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside and enjoyed visiting with people and their pups. (The only downside is our table was lopsided and glasses kept sliding) Servers and hostess were kind and efficient. I already want another pizza! The crust was amazing! Perfectly crisp and chewy at the same time. We ordered a Margherita with burrata and spicy chili honey drizzled on top. So good!! Our Caesar salad was also good but the pizza was definitely the star!!

Short rib ravioli
Neal B.

Great service (Chris was very attentive and friendly) Wait time for food was minimal Brussel sprouts were excellent Caesar Salad very good Pasta dishes al dente, rich sauces Tiramisu was excellent as was the gelato Definitely recommend

Breakfast burrito
Danny Z.

My friends and I stopped by this place on our way down hwy1, and tried their brunch menu ( they don't serve lunch menu after 1pm on fri and sat). Overall, the food was quite enjoyable, and the service was very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was just bit on the bland side; i think it wouldve been better if they provided some more sauce, but that's just a personal preference. Their portions are quite large, and they go to every table offering takeout boxes.

Kelsey B.

Last Wednesday my husband and I were looking for a date night spot that we hadn't tried before. Rudolfo's had been on my list for a while, and it was perfect in every way. We walked in (sans reservation) around 6 last Wednesday night and they had room to seat us outside. The service was attentive, friendly, and the recommendations were wonderful. A lovely gal sitting at the table next to us noticed us struggling with what to choose and recommended the fig pizza. She said she visited a few times a year from Santa Barbara and always came here for that dish specifically. She even gave us a slice prior to us ordering! She wasn't lying- it was otherworldly. Don't go here without trying it. We started with some tasty beer and wine and with the caesar salad with chicken which was crisp, refreshing, and huge (plenty for 2-3 folks to split). My husband got the fig pizza (fig jam, basil, generous amounts of ricotta, and added prosciutto. I ordered the spicy rigatoni alla vodka (a wild card for me, since I don't typically do spicy but it's one of my favorite dishes at Jon & Vinny's which I've been craving). The pasta (albeit a tad spicy for me) was absolutely delicious and plenty for a lunch the next day as well. Overall, I can't believe we waited so long to try Rudolfo's. It's become our new favorite date spot and we look forward to returning!

Chicken parm- lasagna like.
Danielle A.

Amazing! Cute little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu was full of savory options, and a sweet dessert menu. We got two chicken dishes that were SO BIG this was definitely enough to feed 1-3 people. The chicken sandwich was moist, full of savory flavor, and a sweet bun. The chicken parm was lasagna like, with lots of layers. Both were easy to cut, eat, and enjoy. The atmosphere was lively and outgoing. The Brussel sprouts with bacon were AMAZING and I highly recommend them. Our waiter was kind and quick.

Brioche French Toast and biscuits and gravy

Highly recommend. The French toast was amazing and best biscuits and gravy that I've had in Monterey! Very friendly staff and they have a patio if you want to bring your dog.

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Zac M.

This is a great place to eat in the Monterey Bay Area. The menu is loaded with great dishes but the XO Burger spoke to me. The combo of the spicy sauce, bacon, and onion ring really hit. The star of the show was the beef which was tender and flavorful!. It also had a cool small town vibe!

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Best Tri Tip Sandwich and Onion Rings I have ever had....excellent service. We will be back!!

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Delicious food. Great service, I highly recommend checking this place out. The hand breaded onion wings were a hit.

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Great sourdough pizza, fresh pasta, and the Caesar salad was spot on. Save room for gelato!

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Everything was fantastic! The ceasar salad was wonderful as well as the chicken parmagane and spicy pasta.

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Our favorite PG spot. We love all the pasta's, pizza's, sandwiches, burgers, doesn't matter, it's all good.

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