Rigatoni's

For a moderately priced eating establishment that falls into a more cafeteria style category than restaurant, Rigatoni's is a good option for a quick pasta and salad meal. Usually I'm able to split a salad and pasta dish with a friend, often with leftovers. I've tried a variety of dishes and enjoyed each kind. Dishes are available with a variety of sauces ranging from tomato to (quite a bit more fattening but tasty) creamy garlic or pesto types. Accessible to everyone at a side bar are several bread choices along with butter or olive oil and balsamic. If you're expecting to find Mario Batali cooking behind the counter or be reminded of that cute little cafe you visited in Italy, you'll likely be disappointed. It is what it is--a moderately priced quick and tasty salad, bread, and pasta meal. At my local Rigatoni's I've never experienced bad service, but like any other chain there will be some bumps in the system. All in all, recommended if you're a fan of the less personally prepared Italian meal. more

My husband and I enjoy going to our local Italian restaurant here in Castro Valley. I always get the spaghetti I love it, it is great with the Cesar salad and bread. My husband on the other hand usually tries something different. The staff is always very friendly and nice. I'm happy to have this restaurant in my area. more

This is the worst Italian in the tri-valley. The staff was not helpful in rectafying the burnt pasta in fact the manager told me that is how it was supposed to be prepared and would not fix it refund it or exchange it. So not only was the food bad the service was too. more

Rigatoni's offers a variety of pastas and chicken dishes. They also have a great caesar salad and other side dishes. They have all you can eat bread in a variety of types which you serve yourself. Rigatoni's is a casual dining spot but a step above a fast food restaurant. It is a clean restaurant with checkered tablecloths and comfortable seating. Food is well prepared, atmosphere is friendly and the employees very pleasant. I recommend Rigatoni's for quick, not fancy food. more