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Ruffino's

3.9 (379 reviews)
Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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RUFFINO'S ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chicken Piccata
Emily L.

Ruffino's is pure Italian drama. The crabmeat cheesecake is sinful, the pasta is silk on a fork, and you must try the chef's award-winning Blue Crab Gnocchi that swept Fête Rouge this year. A Baton Rouge classic that still feels fresh and exciting.

Duck fingers
Bryan T.

In red stick for business and meeting up with some friends i suggested somewhere new and Ruffinos was the suggestion Let me say Tuesday night and I made a reservation for 5:30 , glad I did as by the time we left at 7:30 the parking was packed - not a spot available! Environment is attractive, soft lighting , linens on tables, plentiful din ing space and an attractive bar first impression Ruffinos wasn't going to disappoint . That said dress code is casual , jeans and a nice shirt but definitely no baseball caps. Menu offers plenty of wine and drink choices and service was topnotch, available for any request with a smile (thanks Alexus) We started with the fried duck fingers , DUCK FINGERS - Panko and parmesan-breaded duck fingers with roasted garlic aioli- FANTASTIC Entrees we both had the fish Katie which Tuesday night was redfish. Fish Katie - Fresh Gulf catch, jumbo lump crabmeat creole meunière, hollandaise, steamed asparagus, Both portions were generous especially given the quality of the dishes. Ruffinos is definitely is a class above the rest and a destination spot for fine dining

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Vincent G.

The parking is excellent, the service attention is more than expected, and the staff helpful. The place is cozy and old school comfortable. The menu has been changed, somewhat from the published on line menu. The salads are cold and crisp. The shel fish very tasty but a tad too spicy. The Seafood Arancini is excellent. The Veal Michael was a little over cooked. Their Carbonara was a little pasty. Given that it was paired with shrimp - the garnish could have been toasted bread crumbs, rather parmigiana. For more Southern authenticity. The place filled up quickly, so I guess hot spicy is the palette The steaks and chops looked wonderful. However, Cajun-Italian Fusion has possibilities along the lines of Calabrian-style. That is maybe what they are working towards with the new menu. The addition of Calabrian chili or sauce to dishes would be interesting given the local penchant for hot sauces.

Fried green tomatoes
Denise W.

Great restaurant, very nice atmosphere and the food is really delicious. Drinks were awesome. I have to rave about the eggplant Parmesan it was cooked to perfection and the pork chop ummm cooked perfectly and very tender. Not one complete. Great Service and the management staff were great as well. Thanks for making my Neice birthday amazing

Group menu for the night
India R.

I attended a group dinner here . The atmosphere was nice and the lighting was perfect. The room was a little tight due to our party size. Our server was attentive and knew the group menu well. I enjoyed the fish Katie but the bread pudding stole the show.

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Terrance F.

Real nice place to visit. I love the low dimming lights. It gives off a romantic vibe.

Veal chop with lump crabmeat
Bonnie S.

Ruffino's has been our go-to date night spot for a few years now. The ambiance is nice, casual enough that it's not stuffy but still nice enough to throw on something sexy and be able to show out a little. The food is usually really good, we like how they change the menu relatively often, but sometimes we miss our favorites when they switch them out. However, the last time we went we fell in LOVE with the new chef. I got the veal chop with lump crab, which was a special, and it was honest to God the best meal I've ever had in my life. I believe they told us they would be adding it to the menu soon. Our friend Peter is usually our waiter he is fantastic. They always make sure we are taken great care of.

Micayla B.

Me and my friends ate happy food and brooklyns birthday happy birthday Brooklyn she is nineteen and let us eat yummy food with my friends Brooklyn. Awesome

Laquanda G.

This is a Really nice place. Great experience for a steakhouse but overly priced in my opinion . The food was decent but nothing really stood out to me . Nice date night restaurant if you are looking to do something special .

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This is one of my regular spots in Baton Rouge the service is always phenomenal along with the food you can't go wrong with the menu!

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