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Chef's Rotelle - Rumari, Laguna Beach, CA

Rumari

4.7 (372)
$31 to $50
Italian
1826 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3231

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Rumari

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Laguna Beach

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Nestled along Laguna Beach’s scenic Coast Highway, Rumari blends Italian and Greek cuisine in an intimate, coastal setting. Under Chef Braulio Melo, the menu features refined comfort dishes like Bucatini Bolognese and Greek Lamb Chops, paired with Italian wines and inspired craft cocktails.

We’re open Wednesday–Sunday from 3–9:30pm. Enjoy Happy Hour with small plates and drink specials from 3–6pm, followed by our full dinner menu from 5–9:30pm. Rumari is also available for private events—a deposit and food & beverage minimum apply. Call 949.715.7107 for details.

Valet parking is available nearby at sister restaurant Mozambique, just up the street. Complimentary transportation is also offered after 5pm within Laguna Beach or a 5–10 mile radius for groups with dinner reservations. Call to schedule.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We provide catering services for offsite events and TOGO catering, please visit our website, Rumarioc.com for more information and to contact our events team.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events including buyouts for both seated and cocktails, please visit our website Rumarioc.com for details and event team contacts.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Pearl Street<br />
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Dinner at Rumari | $36 Per Person

    $36.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
    Make Sunday evenings something to look forward to! Join us at Rumari for a special three-course dinner featuring your choice of Rumari or Caprese Salad, an entrée of Salmon Puttanesca, Pollo Piccata, or Veal Marsala, and classic Tiramisu for dessert. Plus, enjoy a complimentary glass of house red or white wine, all for just $36 per person! Available Sundays only throughout November for a limited time. Gather your favorite people and reserve your table today!
    Sunday Dinner at Rumari | $36 Per Person Photo
  • Happy Hour

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Happy Hour at Rumari! Beverage specials include $5 bottled beers, $8 well cocktails, and $10 happy hour wines like Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Chianti, and more. The food menu features a variety of small plates and light entrées ranging from $6 to $16, including items like bruschetta, calamari, pizzas, pasta dishes, or Greek-style skewers with fries. Available Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM to 5 PM (dine-in only). Don’t miss out on these great deals! *Excludes select holidays.
    Happy Hour Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Rumari.

4.7

4.7
(372)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rumari offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "amazing service," and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best experience in Laguna Beach" and the "fantastic" lamb chops. The staff's warm hospitality, including birthday serenades, enhances every visit, making it a "local gem" and a "favorite place to dine."
372 Reviews
  1. lisa

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and value…. And if you’re lucky enough to be celebrating a birthday…. They will serenade you , opera style!

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  2. Mike and Debra Gold

    Orange County68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely bar and restaurant. The staff, the ambience and the food was great. It is a charming place for Happy Hour or Dinner.

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  3. Olivier

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely good food. Lamb very well cooked and seasoned. So far the best experience in Laguna Beach. Congrats from Paris, France for the achievement!

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  4. Tom

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience at Rumari for our anniversary dinner. Hostess and waiter were both not only very friendly but professional and prompt. My shrimp alfredo and my wife's moussaka were outstanding and perfectly assembled. Always a special touch to get an anniversary dessert brought to your table. There were also 6 staff singing an amazing italian happy birthday to the couple next to us. So cool and gave the rest of the evening there an awesome buzz after a first half being quiet and romantic.

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  5. Allyson Gold

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service and cuisine! Overall lovely experience.

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  6. Sean Gold

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leo made our experience amazing and our first date unforgettable. He was patient, friendly, helpful, and had us laughing the entire evening. It was definitely an elevated experience and the entire staff was so accommodating!! Food was top notch, pasta to die for. Definitely recommend. And because of this amazing experience, there will be a second date!

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  7. Wendy Gold

    Philadelphia96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way! It is probably the best restaurant in Orange County and it’s been a mainstay in Laguna for ages. Delicious food and incredible service, quiet, lovely dining areas, we are so lucky to have it in our neighborhood…our favorite place to dine.

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  8. Nick

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Rumari and always have had good experiences, but not last night. The cheese Ravioli was very bad, way overdone, and had very poor flavor. Nobody seemed to know it was Ravioli night on Wednesday. Our waiter, I think his name was leo or Leon was a nice fellow, but not a great waiter.

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  9. Kurt Gold

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a terrific experience. We are welcomed by Tari who was very gracious. Leo was a fabulous server. Food was terrific. We might have to definitely come back place. Exceptionally warm welcome
    RumariResponded on October 4, 2026
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled that you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Nick

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess was super nice and welcoming, service was excellent. We ordered martinis then enjoyed the Greek salad, short rib ravioli and salmon penne alla vodka. Had a few birthday celebrations that received an Italian happy birthday rendition from staff bravo so well done.
    RumariResponded on October 4, 2026
    Thank you for sharing this kind review—we appreciate you celebrating with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We provide catering services for offsite events and TOGO catering, please visit our website, Rumarioc.com for more information and to contact our events team.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events including buyouts for both seated and cocktails, please visit our website Rumarioc.com for details and event team contacts.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Pearl Street<br />
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

FAQs

The Spaghetti Lobster Carbonara stands out, it’s on Rumari’s dinner menu and multiple guests call the lobster carbonara a favorite.

Rumari feels warm, intimate, and celebratory, a cozy, inviting spot with a friendly staff, an engaging bar, and many guests choosing it for anniversaries and date nights.

Yes, Rumari is a lovely date-night choice, praised for its intimate, warm atmosphere and many guests who celebrated anniversaries and special evenings there.

For great value and a lively bar vibe, enjoy Rumari’s Happy Hour (3–6pm); for a quieter dinner, guests report early Sunday evenings (around 5pm) are calm and nearly empty.

Yes, Rumari offers alcoholic beverages, including martinis, cocktails, bottled beer and a selection of wines listed on the Happy Hour drinks menu.

Casual Dress is the guide, come comfortably dressed; many guests still treat Rumari as a place for special occasions like anniversaries and date nights.

Yes, Rumari runs a Happy Hour (small plates and drink specials) from 3–6pm, and they offer a dedicated Happy Hour food and drinks menu.

Portions at Rumari tend to be generous and shareable, guests note dishes like the lobster mac and cheese are big enough to feed two, and happy-hour plates are easily shared.

Yes, the restaurant asks guests to call 949.715.7107 to arrange private events (a deposit and food & beverage minimum apply) and to schedule complimentary transportation after 5pm within Laguna Beach or a 5–10 mile radius.

Yes, Rumari is family-friendly: guests say it’s a favorite for families on vacation and that children felt welcome and at home during visits.

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Rumari

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Laguna Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
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