Rufino's Italian Restaurant

938 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
+1 714-491-0880
$$$ Italian restaurant , Pizza restaurant , Sandwich shop
(463 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Rufino's Italian Restaurant is a straightforward, no-frills spot tucked into a strip mall on South Euclid Street in Anaheim. Despite its modest exterior, the restaurant offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere that feels more like a family kitchen than a typical chain eatery. This place stands out for those who appreciate classic Italian cooking centered around hearty, comforting dishes—perfect for casual dinners with family or small groups of friends.

The menu leans heavily on traditional Italian favorites. You’ll find well-executed staples like lasagna, chicken parmesan, and spaghetti carbonara, along with seafood options such as linguini pescatora and spaghetti alle vongole. The garlic bread here consistently draws positive remarks and is a reliable starter to share. Portions tend to be generous, making it a sensible spot for those who enjoy satisfying, richly flavored meals rather than trendy or highly stylized plates.

Service at Rufino’s is often noted for its attentive but relaxed approach—host and staff create a welcoming vibe that fits the homestyle cooking on offer. The interior, while a bit dated, adds to the unpretentious feel and encourages lingering over a tiramisu or gelato to round out the meal. For visitors looking to escape the usual tourist-trap Italian chains in Anaheim, this place presents a quieter alternative that values authenticity and straightforward hospitality.

Rufino’s works best for locals and travelers who want an uncomplicated, reliably tasty Italian dinner without the fuss. Weeknights and weekends fill with groups who appreciate the approachable menu and familiar flavors. If you’re in the mood for a pizza or pasta dinner paired with Italian sodas or a classic coffee, this spot delivers in a setting that doesn’t try too hard but manages to feel comfortably familiar.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves small plates
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

2:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

463 Reviews
Malina

06 Jan 2026

We have been to Bottega Angelina, The White House and so many others all I can say what a waste of time and money! This place is Authentic Italian food, service was amazing and oh my gosh I can't say enough how delicious the food was!! Beautiful cozy restaurant. We ordered the pizza, shrimp alfredo and spaghetti bolognese. You won't want to go anywhere else!

Jarenith Juarez

24 Nov 2025

My husband and I ate here out of pure curiosity. We were in the mood for Italian food but are sick of olive gardens terrible pricing and customer service. We’ve tried other places as well but the food and customer service haven’t compared to Rufino’s Italian Restaurant. From the beginning the manager Mike greeted us with open arms. And not to mention the restaurant felt so homey. The night we went it wasn’t packed or loud. It was a cute romantic spot. Our server Jasmine was sweet from the beginning to end. The service was quick. I’m so use to waiting for maybe an hour for our food to finally get to us at the local Olive Garden. Here we waited maybe 20ish minutes and our food was hot and fresh. My husband had lasagna which is to die for. It’s perfectly seasoned and super melt cheese. The portion was great. I had the spaghetti Sicilian that comes with zucchini’s and eggplants. It was absolutely delicious. Each entre comes with a choice of a salad or soup. Based on the food and customer service I would hands down recommend to check this cute place out. Definitely better than Olive Garden

Tami Cadriel

13 Nov 2025

Delicious food , served fresh and hot!! Amazing garlic toasty bread. Very friendly and gracious hostess/waitress. It’s in a strip mall, but a delightful hidden gem of a place. Yes, it’s a little outdated, but the food definitely is spot on!!

Taylor Anderson

28 Oct 2025

Best Food I’ve had in a VERY long time! AUTHENTIC Italian Food! Living an hr away this will be my family’s new go to for Italian or just a night out!! Between the 10 of us that ordered, all were delicious!! MUST, MUST, MUST TRY!!!

Anna Christopher

20 Oct 2025

This place was so cute, the server was nice and attenative without being weird, bread was delicious, salad good, eggplant delicious, lasagna also so good, the gnocchi was not the best, fried calamari was ok (a bit overdone) but I asked for it instead of the other noodles that came with the eggplant, the canolli was excellent and the Gelato perfect too. Would eat there again if we lived nearby.

robert sides

15 Oct 2025

I am a Chauffeur and I enjoy supporting Mom and Pop restaurants, Italian is one of my favorites. I was searching for pizza and stumbled upon Rufino’s via google maps. So I checked some of the reviews and found that they were very good so I decided to call. I was looking over the menu and found “Homemade Lasagna” and definitely hadn’t had that in such a long time. Ordered that with extra sauce and the side ceaser. I was able pick it up because they are in a strip mall and plenty of parking. I arrived and I asked if I could sit down and eat even though I had ordered to go. Rosa said yes and I ate right out of the to go boxes. The ceaser dressing was delicious, the homemade bread and lasagna was delicious. If you’re looking for some Italian food, this is the place. Because it was close to closing I was the only one seated eating. They were finishing up their daily operations. Rosa checked on me several times and ensure that I didn’t need anything else. I will be coming back again because the food is delicious. You will not go wrong here. Thank you. Limodriver30

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