Aruffo's Italian Cuisine

Very homey Italian restaurant, with tasteful decor on the walls, ambient music, and dim (but not dark) lighting. Ordered calamari, which was not bad per say, but lacked any crunch- the sauces the accompanied it had little flavor, to the already, fairly bland, calamari. Although I did not order the salad, I was told that the dressing was pretty good. The salmon bisque was also just okay- nothing really stood out about it. The sourdough garlic bread is absolutely delicious (though a pain to cut into neatly!). Lasagne and gnocchi dishes were both equally flavorful. Not pictured was the tiramisu with the delicious mascarpone, which is enough to share amongst two. Although not something that can be entirely controlled for, it can get a bit loud inside from the other patrons.

Aruffo’s in Claremont is truly a gem for anyone who loves authentic Italian food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The moment you walk in, you can feel the charm of the place. The lighting, music, and decor all come together perfectly to create a cozy yet elegant dining experience. The staff are just as wonderful—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely happy to make your meal special. I brought my mother here for lunch, and from start to finish, everything was outstanding. I had been craving a hearty Bolognese, and Aruffo’s absolutely nailed it. The sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. My mother ordered the lobster and tiger prawn ravioli in a smooth cognac cream sauce, and it was honestly one of the best pasta dishes we’ve ever tasted. We also shared the ricotta bruschetta, whic

Aruffo's Italian Cuisine is truly delicious 😋 !!! Make sure you order their Tuacana pizza, crispy prosciutto / wild mushroom 🍄 / red pepper / mozarella on top of pesto sauce, then covered by think layer of arugula, OMG, one of the best pizza I've ever had!! Their meat balls is also recommended. One thing worth mentioning is that there's many classic Italian posters on the wall, makes the entire restaurant very tasteful.

Nice interior and fantastic range of menu options. Service could have been more attentive for refills. The food is disappointing. Great presentation but tatse like the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Visited for team Dinner. Decent and cozy place! All dishes were good and nothing to complain!