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Indoor Patio with shades - Ruggero's Wading River, Wading River, NY

Ruggero's Wading River

4.5
4.5
430 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Ruggero's Wading River restaurant

Ruggero's Wading River

4.5
$30 and under
Italian
Wading River

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Ruggero’s serve your favorite family-style classic Italian dishes, from fried calamari to chicken scarpariello, and can be ordered two ways, in either single or family-style portions. The menu at Ruggero’s features a wide array of great selections including specialties like Pappardelle ragu, freshly made burrata, and sacchettini with truffle mushroom sauce made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, along with a diverse wine menu featuring selections from every region. A signature cocktail menu offers specialty drink that change with the season. Gluten free and other dietary option are available upon request.
Located at The Shoppes at East Wind, with a grand carousel outside the main entrance, Ruggero’s 200 seats spread across an airy dining room with rustic decor, peering into an open kitchen; a full marble bar with cocktail seating hosts a daily happy hour and an indoor patio perfect for your semi-private event. At Ruggero’s, come as our guest, leave as family.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (631) 886-1625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Crawford
  • Catering
    Ruggero's offers customizable family-style Italian specialties for off-site catering for pick-up for any group size. Platters and trays come in small and large trays. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Office Parties, Holiday Parties and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Ruggero's offer two choices in semi private events. Our enclosed patio separate from the main restaurant seats up to 80 guests or a smaller raised area or side area for smaller parties. We offer a customizable family style menu to suit any size group. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Office Parties, Holiday Parties and more.
  • Area
    Wading River
  • Cross Street
    Sound Ave & 25A
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • PRIX FIXE LUNCH

    US$24.95 per person

    7 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Join us for Lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30AM - 4:00PM. Three course menu with choice of Garden Salad or Soup, Entree and Chef's Choice of Dessert for $24.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Available Monday - Friday from 11:30AM - 4:00PM. No substitutions. Not available for tax out, holidays or parties of 10 or more. Not to be combined with any other offer.
    PRIX FIXE LUNCH photo
  • Wednesday and Thursday PRIX FIXE

    US$29.95 per person

    9 Oct 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    Wednesday and Thursday PRIX FIXE Dine with us on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Evening for our PRIX FIXE MENU. A Three course menu with choice of Garden Salad or Soup, Entree and Chef's Choice of Dessert for $29.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Available 4pm to close. No substitutions. Not available for tax out, holidays or parties of 10 or more. Not to be combined with any other offer.
    Wednesday and Thursday PRIX FIXE photo
  • SUNDAY DATE NIGHT FOR TWO

    US$85.00 per person

    6 Oct 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
    SUNDAY DATE NIGHT FOR TWO $85 Two Appetizers, Two Entrées, Two Desserts and One Bottle of Wine APPETIZERS (2) Soup of the Day Burrata & Prosciutto Crispy Fried Calamari Strawberry Salad Steamed PEI Mussels ENTRÉES (2) Stuffed Salmon Fra Diavolo (+$5) Heart Shaped Ravioli Pan Seared Chicken (bone in) Rigatoni Bolognese Grilled Pork Chop Puttanesca (bone in) DESSERT (2) Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce Carrot Cake Homemade Crème Brulée with Whipped Cream WINE SELECTION (1 bottle included) Exclusive - The Vineyard at East Wind 2023 Premier Cabernet Franc Rosé Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Reisling
    SUNDAY DATE NIGHT FOR TWO photo

What 430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Child-friendly

  • Suffolk

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruggero's Wading River offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" that never disappoints. The ambiance is welcoming, and the menu boasts a good variety, including standout dishes like pork ossobuco. Known for its "best deal on Long Island" specials, this hidden gem promises great value and quality.

430 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Jacksonville

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience. Service was excellent. Tried the soup special which was outstanding. Our appetizer and entree was also very good. No room for dessert. Next time.

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  2. Kathy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good but the temperature was not consistent. Part of my dinner was just barely warm. Good service and nice ambience.

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  3. Stephen

    New York City

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always excellent. Delicious food at an affordable price

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  4. Giovanna

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Dated, mediocre food, dirty floors (shoes stuck under the table). Wait staff was very friendly but service took very long for food. It was a holiday but there were empty tables so it couldn't be volume of diners. Would not recommend

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  5. Sean

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good. But i forgot to tell them they forgot to put gravy on the turkey. Funny i did not realize that.

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  6. Phil

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food and service! Starting at the bar area awaiting our table, to the end of our meal, the environment is vibrant and friendly.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Robert

    New York State

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a most enjoyable dinner experience. Selvin our server was very proficient and helpful with our questions about the menu. The butternut squash, Nonna’s lasagna and the rigatoni bolognese were excellent. It was nice and quiet for our early dinner which was welcome. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Stephen

    New York City

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's nice to final find an excellent Italian restaurant with delicious food especially one that makes homemade pasta. All at a reasonable price.

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  9. Jr

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner with family tonight. Zucchini appetizer special tonight

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  10. Angela

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    N/A…………………………………../////////////////////////////////

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FAQs

Ruggero's Wading River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 886-1625.

Ruggero's Wading River is rated 4.5 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Ruggero's Wading River restaurant

Ruggero's Wading River

4.5
$30 and under
Italian
Wading River

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruggero's Wading River

5768 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sound Ave & 25A
  • Area
    Wading River
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Crawford
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (631) 886-1625
  • Catering
    Ruggero's offers customizable family-style Italian specialties for off-site catering for pick-up for any group size. Platters and trays come in small and large trays. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Office Parties, Holiday Parties and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Ruggero's offer two choices in semi private events. Our enclosed patio separate from the main restaurant seats up to 80 guests or a smaller raised area or side area for smaller parties. We offer a customizable family style menu to suit any size group. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Office Parties, Holiday Parties and more.
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