Ruffino's Italian Restaurant

Authentic Italian Cuisine in a Romantic Restaurant
Pasta Dishes • Chicken, Veal, and Beef Dishes • Fine Wines • Desserts

From our family to yours


    Authentic Italian Food

Franco and Bobby Albanese are brothers and partners, who love fine wine and the very best of times. They have made their restaurant Ruffino's a place of quiet elegance, marked by careful service and friendly attention. It is an ideal place to propose marriage or celebrate an intimate occasion. Franco and Bobby will make them unforgettable. Ruffino's has continues these traditions since it opened in December 1992. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Forest Park, it has become a nice gathering place for guests across Metroplex. Franco and Bobby welcome you into their life's work...

    Ruffino's

    Mangiare con Gusto!

The Atmosphere: A Visit to Romantic Italy
Step through our front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy. From the paintings on the wall to the quiet candlelight table settings to the delectable aromas wafting from our kitchen, our restaurant is a trip to Italy for your senses. In every bite of our fine Italian cuisine, you can taste the essence of the rocky coastline, winding roads, rolling countryside, and gentle sea breeze of Italy.
 Italian Cuisine at Our Restaurant

Italian Food at Our Restaurant

Italian Cuisine 

Made with Care- Made with Love
We create each dish with pride, from our side salads to our mouthwatering entrées, and we only use the freshest ingredients available to create that authentic Italian flavor. Tender veal, succulent tomatoes, and homemade pasta make every item on our menu an unforgettable taste adventure. Franco and Bobby strictly follow grandma's recipes, using only fresh, high-quality ingredients, and prepare each meal not only to taste, but also with stunning visual presentation in mind.


Catering Services: Italian Flair at Any Event
Mouthwatering Italian food, fine wines, and impeccable service make your event truly special with our professional catering services. From formal weddings to casual family reunions to professional corporate meetings, we cater events and gatherings of all types and sizes either at your location or ours in our private wine room*. Let's make your event memorable—call for details today!

*Wine Room Holds Up to 40 People.

Chef Cooking Italian Food for Our Catering Services

Treat your senses to the taste of Italy—
come to Ruffino's for the finest in Italian cuisine!

Make your Reservation today! 

2455 Forest Park Boulevard
(817) 923-0522

Hours of Operation:
Lunch
Monday–Friday
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dinner
Monday–Thursday
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Gift Certificates Available