Aruffo's Italian Cuisine

The back patio is intimate, the cocktails creative, and the food, especially the house garlic pane, is rich! Julian provided nearly impeccable service. We did have to refill our own wine, but that was no big deal. Try the ARGIANO red.

Lunch at @aruffos Italian Cuisine yesterday. While my lunch looked beautiful, there were a few issues with quality. My grilled artichoke heart appetizer was great, no complaints there. You can never go wrong with goat cheese, in my opinion. However, my colossal shrimp and scallop pasta was disappointing. For $46, I did not expect to have to put my hands in the food and peel the shrimp at the table. I voiced my concerns, and my server informed me that's how the dish is served, and he'd be happy to bring me a warm towel for my hands, which I appreciated. When I finally was able to eat my lunch, the seafood was very overcooked and worse, the scallops were gritty and felt like I was chewing sand. I would not recommend this dish at all. I tried the lamb. They had good flavor, but my friend had difficulty cutting them and said the food was very rich and ended up sending almost the whole portion home with me for a snack later.

Hospitality was great and nice ambiance inside. The food is a letdown. Check the pictures this was run of the mill boxed spaghetti you can pick up at the grocery store. The chicken Marsala was a small protein portion and unremarkable. The ragu pasta was not a ragu, it was red sauce with some ground meat mixed in, check the photo. Prices are high but at least the entrees come with salad and bread. One positive was the wine list. Glass choices were great and at a great price.

Very calm atmosphere and the music is loud enough to listen too and talk over on a nice date. Service was amazing they were on top of it with our food. Definitely would suggest going with ur italian bf because i needed the menu explained to me.

Nice spot with a variety of flavorful options, attentive service, and garden seating. It is on the pricier side, but fortunately all dishes are large enough to share.

Cute restaurant, but average food. We got the fettuccini Alfredo, pesto pasta, and the Caprese pizza. The bread that they serve you beforehand was delicious, along with our pizza. Both pasta’s lacked lots of flavor. Not worth what we paid (over $100).

Amazing authentic italian restaurant. As soon as you walk in you can feel the authenticity of this place. Excellent choice of drinks, dishes, and desserts. Ending with a warm washcloth to clean your hands.

I feel bad but I have to give the food quality and taste two stars. I had the spaghetti pomodoro. The pasta and the sauce were dry. Flavor was just adequate. The meatballs were good. I was disappointed as the menue descriptions sounded wonderful but the actual food did not deliver. Even the French press coffee was just coffee, I’ve had much better. The house salad was good. Prices were high for the quality and flavor.

Fantastic dining experience. Tom and his wife always treat me like family. I celebrate my birthday and anniversary here every year. The food is exceptional especially the Pasta dishes. Fresh bread, exotic flavors,and a very romantic atmosphere!!! Hard to top.

Our server Bobby was wonderful! The chicken parsmasean was amazing. We splurged on fondue. It was magnificent. Great Lunch. Thank you Tom!

The outdoor patio is very nice & the food is great! not to mention the service is superb if I could give this resteraunt 6/5 stars I would. Julien is the best server!!!!!

Fresh bread made daily, good seasoned plain spaghetti, Steak and gravy... tastes like Italian comfort food from a mom. Not the granny type that makes you hug the belly and feel like you're in a thick blanket after a good glass of wine but just her daughter with handed down recipes. Server was great Ofcourse, no issues there and the feel inside is pretty dark, moreso for a nice date. I wanted to love this place as I have tried it a couple times but I just like it. it does the job and is a local staple.

Located in Claremont, you walk in and it is a warm inviting dining experience. Aruffo's does not skimp on the details and ambience. The decor and music and charming servers are on point. I took my mother for lunch and we absolutely loved it. I've been craving a really good Ragu, Bolognese, and today. Aruffo's did not disappoint! My mother had the lobster tiger prong ravioli with a cognac cream sauce. This dish will knock your socks off. We ordered the ricotta bruschetta for the table and it was delicious. Jacob was our server and he was fun, informative and attentive. My mother had a chocolate cappuccino, and I indulged in a Manhattan that was made to perfection. Jacob brought over the dessert tray and what a selection. We ended up with the chocolate crème brûlée that was garnished with mint and perfectly ripped blackberries. All in all, we were so happy with our experience my mother called her girlfriends and was bragging about our experience today! 1000 times worth it. If you want a really good Italian cuisine with an upscale ambience. This is a spot. We're definitely gonna come back. Aruffo's Italian cuisine restaurant in Laverne gets our five star Yelp review and our personal recommendation. Cheers and Bon appétit !

From service to ambiance to food - everything is excellent. We ordered cocktails, an appetizer, entrees, and dessert and loved it all. Arrufo's never disappoints.

Food: for most of us yes but for 1 of us was not. He ordered the wagyu & the presentation wasn't very pleasing. Not enough food: ravioli but mostly sauce. Was it good? He says it's ok. Food was served in an hour. Plate was warm but the food was not. Ambiance: crowded & we were seated in the corner. Service: it was a busy evening by the time the server came it was past 30 minutes after we were seated and finally we had our water to drink. Overall the food was good- I'd like to try again some time when it's not so busy. Check it out! Located in Claremont Village. $$$ If not for being seated in the corner, food not warm enough & if they have given a bit more attention to us- I might have given a five star. Next visit then.

We had an excellent early dinner, we were walking in downtown Claremont and I peeked inside this restaurant had that authentic Italian restaurant energy. I loved the service the waiter was great he spoke with knowledge of the menu I could tell that this was going to be delicious ! AND IT WAS!! Everybody loved it !

Another great night with friends at Aruffo's last night. Service is always amazing, food delicious as always and their outside patio its just perfection on a nice summer evening! We ventured off and tried a few new things from their menu which was their aragosta ravioli and aragosta e gamberi forno - both was amazing and probably one of our favorite dishes now! Aruffo's always exceeds our expectations, can't wait until our next visit :)

As always, they food is fantastic, they have a wide variety of different dishes along with great service. We came here for Father's Day today and made it an early lunch 11:05 am. They had just opened their doors. The inside is decorated well and their lighting is just perfect, along with the Sinatra Style Music. We enjoy eating here when in town and if you happen to be in the area. Come over and enjoy. They have a nice outside garden eating area if you like a nice open green scenery area

Lunch at @aruffos Italian Cuisine yesterday. While my lunch looked beautiful, there were a few issues with quality. My grilled artichoke heart appetizer was great, no complaints there. You can never go wrong with goat cheese, in my opinion. However, my colossal shrimp and scallop pasta was disappointing. For $46, I did not expect to have to put my hands in the food and peel the shrimp at the table. I voiced my concerns, and my server informed me that's how the dish is served, and he'd be happy to bring me a warm towel for my hands, which I appreciated. When I finally was able to eat my lunch, the seafood was very overcooked and worse, the scallops were gritty and felt like I was chewing sand. I would not recommend this dish at all. I tried the lamb. They had good flavor, but my friend had difficulty cutting them and said the food was very rich and ended up sending almost the whole portion home with me for a snack later.

My partner and I came here for our Valentine's Day dinner a few days before the actual holiday because we didn't want to deal with long waits and big crowds. I was very excited to try this spot as my friend recommended it and looking at the menu online, I was quite excited to have Italian food from here. We started off with the bruschetta and it was just so refreshing. I've been craving bruschetta ever since we've eaten here and I've been wanting to make my own version at home. I also ordered the bellini for my drink and I was very pleased! For my entree I got the vodka creme and I had forgotten the name of my boyfriend's entree but it was delicious! The pasta I ordered melted in my mouth and I was just so happy with the outcome of our food. Although we had so much to eat, we just had to get tiramisu which is our all time favorite dessert as a couple. And it was just perfect! It was truly a great way to end our dinner. I want to mention that our server was very kind and attentive. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations for us including the salmon bisque that I'd never had before. The restaurant itself is super cute and I just love the decor that they have as it's quite inviting. I can't wait to come back soon!

Aruffo's is an amazing spot and like its restaurant where your first impression is small ,simple and classic you can dine outside where you can get a sense of the unique heart of the this restaurant. To start off we came here on a random decision. We walked in and it felt like a nice Italian spot with dark decor but then the host took us to the back garden area and bam... just gorgeous setting the tone for our meal. Our host was Micky and he was amazing, on point with taking our orders, checking on us, suggestions and just being a great host. The food ... where do we start... the bread was so good for an appetizer with the herbs and oil... it was so good and you would not think the orange peel would add such a citrus hint to everything. I got the Alfredo Del Mar and thought I would have liked the sauce a little thicker it was delicious. The noodles, scallops, salmon and shrimp were flavorful on their own and with the sauce. My wife got the wagyu manzo and she loved every bite. I actually got some of her mushroom and added it to my pasta and it elevated it with a bit more savory flavors. My mother in law got the aragosta e gamberi forno and my deliciousness!!!!! lol we finished with the lemon meringue, the track chocolate crem brûlée and the panna cotta. There was not one thing we had that disappointed. You really defined your restaurant with amazing flavor and texture. This is perfect for dates or nice dinners with loved ones and we will for sure be back.

Yes there are 3 Italian places within 2 blocks off the same street in Claremont... I've been coming to Aruffos for 20+ years. Most recently I dined on Christmas Eve in a packed restaurant. I'm glad I made a reservation. The star of the menu is the pane, bread topped with tomato sauce. I should return just for that. My server helped me customize the pasta in my dish. If you want a different cut of pasta, just ask. The Pacific Salmone had a sweeter flavor that was balanced by the earthy tomato sauce with aldente farfalle. The house salad is a mixed greens blend with carrots and balsamic. So thankful it's not iceberg. The desserts on the tray always look appetizing but I was too full this visit.

Ordered the ravioli spinach and ricotta and spaghetti bolognese, the meals cost around $33 each and for the price I was expecting something authentic and home made. Instead the meals tasted microwaved. Spaghetti factory is better. Despite the lack of flavor the restaurant was full. Some people are willing to pay so much for pasta (essentially flower eggs and rice). If people went to Italy at a non tourist spot to eat they would know good pasta and not settle for this stuff.

Amazing restaurant. Have been twice on special occasions both times and they delivered. Shout out to Bobby who made my Birthday dinner a 10/10. Amazing service, he ensured our meal was coursed out perfectly, had amazing recommendations and answered every strange question we had with detail. Best Italian spot in the area, if you're thinking about going DO IT!

Delicious Authentic Italian food, food was delicious no complaints whatsoever. Very cozy ambiance, excellent service and all the staff were nice. Both indoors and outdoors seating was available but we picked indoors cause of the cozy atmosphere. Overall excellent in every way and highly recommended. Parking could be a bit tough to find but preferably park in the parking structure close by.

Very cute patio.. perfect for brunch with friends. Service is amazing.. enjoy my Friday will recommend Food is scrumptious

This place is amazing. Their food is really good. Their wine collection is really good. Definitely coming back again.

My friend took me here for a post-birthday lunch. She told me that this restaurant looks nicer at night time because of their lighting. We had the following pasta dishes: * Bucatini Carbonara - This was a mouthwatering dish! It was made of custard cream sauce, peppercorns, pecorino cheese and bucatini pasta. The meat used was Capocollo (pork cold cut). * Pesto - This consisted of penne pasta mixed with basil, walnuts, pine nuts, pecorino cheese, cream and extra virgin olive oil. It was rich and filling. Another thumbs up! * Tuscany Garlic Pane - This was the Tuscan-style garlic bread that came with our order. It was good and savory! It was too much for us and we could not finish it. * Spumone Gelato - We were surprised how pretty this dessert turned out! Since it was for my birthday, the chef made it looked extra special. :) It consisted of pistachio, Amarena cherry, dark chocolate shavings, blackberries, biscotto, waffle cookies garnished with flowers and mint. Excellent customer service! Our server was so attentive and on spot! Probably the best Italian restaurant in Claremont.

Pomona has no deficiency in cute and fine dining options. Aruffo's is kinda just okay. Don't get me wrong, their food isn't bad but it's certainly a little too salty for my taste. The salmon bisque was fantastic and set the standard a little high cause my lobster shrimp pasta dish thing was a bit of a let down after. It was too salty for starters. The seafood portion was decent enough though. The aruffo's casa cappuccino was unique though, made for a nice finish to a fairly overpriced dinner.

Food was good but could have been better. best plate was the wagyu ravioli and the starter bread. Service and ambience were excellent definitely made up for whatever the food was lacking. Honestly would give the food another chance.

Probably the best Italian food in the IE lol. Good service, good ambiance, GREAT food

First time here and our server Alec took care of us with prompt service. Beat the rush and I'm glad we did as it gave us time to take everything in. The vibe is fantastic much like a New York eatery. The dishes were incredible but the Salmon Bisque soup was to die for. Pesto pasta was delicious. Extensive wine list and bar menu made this spot a place I'll definitely visit again.

After spending two weeks in Italy this year, my husband have been on the hunt for good Italian food. We've walked by Aruffo's a hundred times, and finally tried it. So so so glad we did, because our meal was incredible. The appetizer meatball is so tender, and the sauce is perfect. The house bread was garlicky and great too. My husband got an Old Fashioned that he said was good. For entrees we got the Carbonara, and the chicken Parmesan. Their red sauce is just so good. It isn't too acidic or too sweet. The carbonara was good and creamy, but next time we're going to go with another red sauce dish. The tiramisu was moist, and perfectly sweet. I can't wait to go back!

Place wasn't to bad at all just very expensive my opinion. When I got there it was very busy and I put my name down for 3 and the hostesses sat a group of tow before me and when I asked her if she forgot about me she said they were bugging her. Kinda weird but the food made up for that but not the best Italian I've had but very good

The service was mediocre and the food over-priced, slightly above average Italian food. Ambiance was the best thing going for it. They charge top-tier pricing but don't deliver. Server was inattentive, leaving water unfilled and not removing dirty plates. The place was not busy. Bought no protein. Had an app, a salad, a pasta dish, two deserts, and an average bottle of wine. Bill came to $231. Surely there are better options.

We were so excited to try this quaint italian restaurant tucked in the heart of claremont. SUCH a huge let down!! tasteless and seemingly microwaved pasta, so disappointing for a $30+ dish. $17 Aperol spritz that came looking like i was finishing someone else's drink. $50-60 casual lunch, would've got more value and quality at olive garden down the street. definitely a pass, save your time & money!

My fiancé and I came here for lunch and usually they're packed but it was quiet so bonus points for going during lunch time! I had the ragu bolognese and it was incredible. The pasta and the sauce and the complimentary bread that comes with it was delicious! Our server was nice and attentive and I recommend their key lime pie. I didn't get it but I heard from others it was their favorite to order from here :)

Went here for a birthday dinner and was pretty disappointed. Our server was very attentive, however the food was so underwhelming and lacked flavor. I had fettuccine Alfredo and my mom had chicken marsala. Neither of us finished 1/4 of our meal. While the house bread and Cesar salads were delicious, the prices for the pasta dishes were definitely overpriced. Cocktails weren't bad: espresso martini was good, just missing the espresso beans, and pomegranate martini was very good. No birthday dessert was offered, which was disappointing too, especially because it was on the actual birthday. Maybe just go for drinks and appetizers. Outdoor seating a nice!

Great food! Authentic Italian food! I've been here a few times and I love it!! The service is great and the food

I can say I thoroughly enjoyed this place! Very dark inside lit up by candles but it's a vibe! There were families there with kids so not just for a romantic hot date. Ok now let's get to the food.....very good I would come back! I got an appetizer I already forgot the name of it but I did take pictures below! It was so delicious and flavorful! The lasagna was so filling and the portion was huge! Each bite was creamy and cheesy! 5 stars well deserved!

Been wanting some good Italian food and this place hit the spot. Everything was fantastic. I wanted to try dessert but I was stuffed. I will definitely be back

Such delicious Italian food. Portions are generous and the service is impeccable. Every time I meet up with girlfriends, we stay for at least a couple of hours because the vibe makes it so inviting. Honestly, if it wasn't considered rude, I'd probably tip the plate of pasta over into my mouth to drink the last bits of the sauce that I didn't get to mop up with bread. Their pasta sauces are so heavenly that I forget all about the diet I'm supposed to be on.

What a great little Italian spot to have a nice dinner and walk downtown. The staff was extremely friendly and prompt, and I just enjoyed the overall ambiance of this place. The food was delish! Starting with their signature bread and easing into our dishes. Savory and flavorful, I enjoyed everything about my dish. This is a perfect spot for date night, a meet-up with friends, or a solo meal.

I used to come here in the past for dinner before COVID and had little to no complaints (great food and outdoors area). I came back recently with my girlfriend and I have no clue what happened to this place. We got seated fairly quick and overall the service was great. Bread and salmon bisque tasted fine, but the pasta dishes we ordered were awful. The wine in the pettine e gamberetti was not fully cooked off and something was off about the clams in my dish. I ended up having horrible stomach pains after walking out of the restaurant and did not finish my dinner.

Food is so delicious. Expensive pasta but worth it. Seating is traditional Italian style so you may sit closely to someone "different". Service is pretty good but we love the food so much and they have a huge menu to choose from.

The owner/hostess is so rude every time we come here. We usually look past it due to the quality of the food, but since that is lacking now it is hard to look past. Beware, if you try to make substitutions for an ingredient in a cocktail, she will rudely come over and tell you it isn't possible and to pick a different drink on the menu. Not sure how every other restaurant I've been to can manage to make a simple switch, but Aruffo's owner doesn't allow it. I was fine with her being rude to me about it, however when I overheard her belittling our waiter for even "allowing me to order it like that" I was completely turned off. She even went as far as calling him an "idiot"! Supporting businesses that treat their employees like that isn't on my 2025 bingo card! Our waiter was so great and I felt terrible he was being spoken to like that. Aruffo's use to be one of our favorite dining spots. However, the quality of the food has gone down, but the prices have gone up. It seems like every time we come back, the food gets worse. The pasta Bolognese sauce use to have ample meat in it, but our order last night had just a few pieces of meat in it. Also, the sauce didn't taste fresh, the texture of it was almost like a paste. No wonder why this restaurant is the only restaurant in the area that doesn't have an hour plus wait on a Saturday night.

My husband, my friend and I were going back to the trip, and stopped to have lunch. The place is classy, beautiful, and has a nice patio with tables. The service is really nice, friendly and fast. Gosh! The bread, the pasta and the sauce were so delicious! And in the end they give a hot towel to clean your hand. It is great for families, and first date.

Had been wanting to come here for a long time and finally got here for a birthday dinner. We ordered the chick sausage pizza first and this was absolutely delicious and the ambience made it taste that much better as we were seated in the back patio by a wider hostess right next to the fire. Then we ordered our main entrees which were the New York steak and the pesto pasta which were amazing. We then ended our evening with the panna cota which was absolutely amazing. We also enjoyed two old Fashions (the owners favorite) and they were magnificent. Over all this was one of my favorite Italian eating experiences ever and cannot wait to come back.

The inside of this place is really nice. The tables by the front door are really tight. About six inches separation. It was my first time there. So I checked the menu, and thn checked my Yelp reviews and photos and found what I thought was a good food item to choose from since it looked moist and had a lot of sauce on it. So I ordered ragu bolognese. It sure was different when it arrived at the table. It was all tossed up like a salad when it arrived at the table and very little sauce and was salty. The salmon bisque soup was salty also. The complimentary bread was very good. Refills on our drinks were slow... but only one waiter. He was nice but overwhelmed

Second time in a month, I went to Arrufo's . Worst service!!! After 10 mins waiting for someone to acknowledge us. We asked the bartender to be seated, he said someone should come up. My two girlfriends and I should have left then! The waiter was worse- all down hill from there! What happened to this place!!!

Having just returned separately from a 6th grade camp and an AI Conference, My wife and I went to Aruffo's Italian Cuisine (https://aruffos.com ) for an early dinner. We started with the Olio d'oliva Dipping (ex-virgin olive oil, aceto balsamico, an array fresh herbs, blood orange rind, Aruffo's Tuscany garlic bread), which is always fun to make and eat. I was craving some fresh bread with something delicious to dip it in and this fit the bill. For my meal, I had the Pettine E Gamberetti (colossal shrimp, scallops, ex-virgin olive oil, pinot grigio wine, lemon, garlic, hint of cream, fettuccine). The shrimp and scallops were perfectly cooked and combined with the lemony fettuccine were great together. Robin had the Pollo Limone Funghi e Carciofi (pan-seared chicken with Meyer lemon, artichoke hearts, capers, hint of cream, pinot grigio wine) she thought it was a beautiful combination of flavors. For dessert we shared their Panna Cotta (Italian classic, Madagascar vanilla bean crème, Seasonal fresh fruit coulis, Italian biscotto). It was fresh and light. Great service as always. Aruffo's was decorated for the holidays and did not disappoint.

3.5467 stars I dined at Aruffo's long ago and on a recent visit here, found that it's been virtually untouched by time. As before, for dinner service, they start you off with a mini loaf of bread that is topped with sun dried tomatoes and coated with various other things. It's hearty and delightful. The pasta entrees come with you choice of a cup of soup (salmon bisque for the evening) or a small side salad. I opted for the pesto pasta ($32.50). While I do love a pesto pasta, I found the version here to be quite bland and a tad too oily. It could have stood for more salt, more cream, more something. Priced at $32.50, I would have liked some protein or at least the option of adding on/paying more for protein. Had I taken all of this into consideration, I would have chosen the bolognese or something a little more substantial. My dining companion ordered the Maiale Italiano ($43) which is the French cut pork chop pan seared with sweet roasted red pepper, garlic, fresh oregano, toasted pine nuts over egg fettuccine pasta. The pork chop was good, but again, aired on the side of caution with it being rather bland - I would have liked some kind of sauce or rub. I did like the light and airy egg noodles. Aruffo's is a good option for Italian fare - there's plenty from the menu to choose from, but I do think the pricing is a little steep. Flavor wise, the things I've sampled have been a little bland for my liking.

It was a nice dinning experience at the backyard of the restaurant. Love the desert. Love the ambience.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday.. pleasantly surprised it wasn't packed :) Got greeted and seated right away, we were only a party of two. Ordered the espresso martini - a solid 10/10. Salmon soup was delicious .. the chicken pesto was good but just had way too much sauce to really enjoy. Overall, great place for lunch or dinner. Would definitely recommend.

Get that second order of the bread! Food: Although the bread is phenomenal, can't say the same about the carbonara or spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta dishes were a dry and lacking in flavor. I would recommend asking for an extra side of sauce. Salads are a great portion. Service: Great staff. On the busy side on the weekend so prepare to wait for a table. Corkage fee is $35 but worth it for a good bottle of wine. Location: In downtown Upland. Limited parking but located right next to the train. Great walkable area and perfect for date night. Bathrooms: Really clean and large.

Wanted italian, but in the mood to cook so we tried this place. Everything came out hot. Salmon bisque was excellent. Fried calamari was great but got rubbery as it cooled down Next we tried meatball and spaghetti. Pasta needed a few more minutes of cooking time. Sauce was fresh. Alas the meatballs and sauce were bland at best. Having a back yard garden would be a great idea for fresh spices instead dried out. The lasagna was similar. Bland. Helpings were big. Servers good. Try fresh spices.

Normally a good place with fancier Italian, that is still family friendly. Service is always good, but the prices are extremely high these days. This would be fine, but when I went early for lunch there was about 4 guests total. They had a chime sound playing every time someone entered the front door you could hear it across the entire restaurant. It went off about 30 times as workers and people standing near the door set it off. My food was tasty but not very hot when it came out, for 2 people at 35 dollars plus a plate for pasta you expect the best really. My coke was 6 dollars I believe. I don't know why that would be but imagine bringing your kids? Just me and my girlfriend it was just under $100 with the tip, our waiter was great, but again the atmosphere was cheap and distracting for paying so much.