Ruggieros Trattoria - (Near Little Falls, NY)

4 /5 Chris Lenda: I was here at lunch time on a Wednesday and was the only one dining in. Seemed like there were quite a few people coming in for takeout, though. The place is clean and quiet, if not a bit dated on the decor. Its not dated like "ew gross, Im not sitting there". Its more like "this reminds me of the diner I used to go to with my grandpa where he knew everyone there". I was given the choice to sit anywhere I wanted. Mary Ann, my waitress, was the sweetest little button! She was very quick and very accommodating, and gave off genuine kindness vibes! She even cued me in on a little gossip I picked up on while eavesdropping. For lunch, I had the hot meatball sub with fries. Nothing to say but perfect. I also ordered a pizza to take home later for dinner. It had great flavor and good crust, but it was a square pan which meant there were slices in the middle with no crust. Oof. Total cost for two meals plus coffee was about $40. Will be my go to place for lunch whenever I am in town again!

5 /5 Twitchy 5291: I was shown this place with a group of friends, we sat in the back in a booth past the bar that was secluded. The atmosphere up there was fun, relaxing and pleasant. Our waitress was kind and moved fast between us and working the bar. Our food came out all at once and we all enjoyed the different items we got. Will be going back again. The cheese garlic bread is a huge appetizer and can be shared. The chicken riggies were fantastic and a big helping.

4 /5 Gi Blair: I made my first visit here tonight, and while the food was just okay, the experience was great, and I will definitely be back! The service was truly the highlight of the evening. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and friendly, checking in at just the right moments. The restaurant seemed to get quite busy while we were there, which tells me they are generally doing something right. I usually make a point of asking the staff for their recommendations, but I skipped that step this time; which I think that was my mistake. My culinary journey started with the New England Clam Chowder. The flavor itself was quite good, rich and comforting, as I love myself some soup! However, it contained a surprising amount of potatoes. As someone trying to stick to a lower-carb, higher-protein diet, I spent a lot of time picking out the excess potatoes, which took away from the overall enjoyment. For the main course, I chose the stuffed fish with a side of baked potato. The fish was okay, but nothing memorable. In fact, the simple, perfectly baked potato on the side stole the show and was actually better than the main entree, in my opinion. My takeaway is that this was likely a one-off issue due to poor ordering on my part. The fantastic service and the overall popularity of the place definitely warrant a second chance. I am looking forward to returning soon and asking my attentive waitress’s advice next time on food recommendations!

5 /5 Francis Polimino: I love this place. They are training new staff so service was a bit off but not bad. The food is amazing, now I dont do chicken much but my last three times there I had chicken dishes and they were awesome. The prices are always surprising, been there with a family of five for less then $200. I will keep going back here.

5 /5 Catherine Harwick: Excellent Italian restaurant with a wonderful owner and staff. The warm and inviting atmosphere is cozy, not fancy or pretentious it’s not a chain restaurant either. It’s more family than that. Their menu is extensive and they even have a couple of ways to make appetizers or entrees gluten free. My husband and I were here for our son and I to see where he grew up. I am completely gluten free, it’s always a challenge for me to eat in new places. However, they went above and beyond to make sure my food was made from scratch and delicious! Just look at these GF hand breaded fresh stuffed mushrooms in this picture! I was blown away by the hospitality. Excellent place! Open Wednesday-Sunday!