Rubino's Ristorante, Rocklin

The worst food & Service I have ever experienced. The waitress was a real dope & the manager was the most prize jerk ever. Rude, nasty & any other word I can t send here.

We recently threw a party there for 27 people for a family event. Our family is Italian-American. Some of the attendees were actually born in Italy and live there part of the year. Others have been involved in the food business for many years. Everyone enjoyed the food. The service was excellent. The calamari appetizer had a crisp, tasty coating. The bistro salad had a tart balsamic vinagrette with spring lettuce and NO iceberg lettuce. I had the seafood fettucini which was loaded with mussels, clams, shrimp and scallops. My only complaint was that the cream-based sauce was a little rich; I would have preferred a little tartness. My friend who manages a wholesale meat distribution company and worked in a well known family owned gourmet grocery store for over thirty years thought the veal was excellent. And, he's very hard to please. Chris, one of the owners, personally served our group. and that service was excellent. This isn't the type of Italian cusine you'll find at some overpriced, trendy spot. It's old-fashioned Italian-American cusine properly prepared. Finally, Iceberg lettuce is making a big comeback. It'll cost you about $10 for a wedge of it with blue cheese at Ruth-Chris'.

Love it!!! The absolute BEST Eggplant parmesan I've ever had. Everything was GREAT!

Are you kidding me!!!! $15 for spaghetti w/ marinara sauce. But what is really criminal is the fact that it is not vegetarian although they tell you it is. The alfredo sauce and the marinara sauce both have chicken base in them. There should be a law against false advertising such as this.

I started going to Rubino's last year when I found a coupon in the local PennySaver. I have been a frequent customer since then. I have tried many of the dishes on the menu, as well as the surprising and innovative daily specials, and have never had a bad dish. The food is equally as good at both lunch and dinner. Every meal starts off with the great bread and wonderful dipping oil. The combination of herbs makes this usual offering something special to start with. I have never enjoyed Minestrone soup, but Rubino's makes it thicker than normal, almost a stew consistency, and I rarely have a salad starter anymore. Take your pick of main courses, but be sure to leave room for the fresh-fruit-topped creme brulee at the end. The food is excellent, but the service is what can be a deal breaker with me. At Rubino's, my drink is promptly refilled, the dirty dishes taken away and the staff and owners are highly personable. My company had our 2007 Christmas party at Rubino's, and working with the owners for that occasion was easy and the event a great success. This is the first review I have ever written for ANY business, but when a restaurant makes me a repeat customer, then I have to share that news. Try Rubino's once. I bet you'll be joining me in returning there often as well.

I'd recommend Rubino's to anyone looking for great food, great service, and pleasant atmosphere. My first taste was the bread....perfectly warm and crusty, so I was ready for more quality foods! I didn't have to wait long for my chicken marsala to arrive, and it absolutely did not disappoint! The others at my table were likewise pleased. Appetizer, entree, and dessert were delicious, and the presentation creative. It was not inexpensive, but not too pricey...merely what you'd expect of an upscale Italian, good, restaurant. Besides, the owners and waiters were wonderful!