Rumari

4.8 (242)

$31 to $50

Italian

1826 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3231

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2 people

May 14, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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
(949) 494-0400
Website
http://www.rumarioc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1826 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3231
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

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for Happy Hour at Rumari! Enjoy $5 bottled beers, $8 well cocktails, $10 wines and $12 well martinis. Savor delectable bites such as Spaghetti & Meatballs, Greek Salad, and Margherita Pizza, with plates starting at $6. Indulge in Mediterranean-inspired dishes like Calamari Sicilian Style or Melanzane alla Caprese—perfect pairings for your favorite drinks. Available Wednesday through Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM. Don’t miss out on these great deals! *Excludes holidays and holiday weekends.

Offers

Happy Hour at Rumari
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us from 3pm-5pm for $5 Beers, $10 Well Cocktails, $7-9 glasses of wine and 14 happy hour exclusive plates to choose from!

Popular dishes

What 242 people are saying

Rumari reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rumari in Laguna Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fantastic value" during Happy Hour and the "amazing" regular menu items like Eggplant Parm and Buccatini Bolognese. The ambiance is "romantic and quaint," perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

242 Reviews

D
Despina
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and chill environment we celebrate Mother’s Day here every year ♥️
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Melissa VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had reservations for Mother’s Day, the servers were so nice and provided an outstanding experience for the entire table. It was a beautiful day outside, we should have opted for outside seating but inside was just as nice. This was my third time eating there and would go back again, the food is so yummy.
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Sheri VIP
Denver15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were able to book last minute for 2 on a Saturday night. Service (Noah) and food was great! Highly recommend if you’re visiting Laguna Beach.
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Ian
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This establishment has every thing you want in an Italian restaurant - a warm and inviting hostess, friendly servers/bartenders and INCREDIBLY satiating dishes. I inhaled my food. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. A must stop if you are in Laguna.
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Donna VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rumari is always our go to. Great food. Always consistant. Favorite dishes are Buccatini Bolognese, Lemon chicken a must try. Lamb chops excellent. Moussaka is to die for. Soulvaki excellent. Greek salad is great too.
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Chrissy
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved happy hour! Great prices and large portions.
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Harvey
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always excellent food served piping hot! Fantastic value at Happy Hour. Mix in some of the amazing regular menu for a great value full meal. Highly recommend the Eggplant Parm, which is NOT deep fried!
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Karen
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening from start to finish. Warm greeting by the Hostess - great service and attention to detail by the Waiter. Good wine selection. Food arrived timely and was hot and delicious - Had the Pasta Faglioli soup and the Carpaccio Bue. The short rib Ravioli was excellent as well as the Veal and Chicken Parmesan. We will be back!
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Mark VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Odd music choice…Greek/Italian with 80s rock music playing loudly.
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Mike VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time for the four of us. Excellent experience, we will be back ourselves and share with others!
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FAQs

Rumari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 494-0400.

Rumari is rated 4.8 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

1826 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3231

Additional information

Cross street
Pearl Street<br />
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.rumarioc.com/
Phone number
(949) 494-0400

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Rumari

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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Happy Hour

Offers

Happy Hour at Rumari

Popular dishes

Swordfish Puttanesca

Short Rib Ravioli

Chefs Rotelle

Menu

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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