Best Lunch Restaurants in Little Italy

Walking into The Ruxton feels like stepping into a world of pure opulence. From the warm lighting to the tasteful décor, everything about the atmosphere left me in awe. I also appreciated the music selection, which was refreshingly diverse—and I loved the unexpected twist of hearing some Christian rap in the playlist. Our server, Jordyn, elevated the experience with excellent service and thoughtful recommendations. The Wagyu steak, paired with its rich sauce, was simply outstanding, and the Wagyu sliders did not disappoint either. One of the highlights was the salad, featuring bacon so flavorful it might be the best I’ve ever had. The lobster mac and cheese was solid—maybe not quite at the level of my grandmother’s Southern-style recipe, but still satisfying in its own right. Overall, everything—from the ambiance to the attentive service—made for a wonderful lunch date. If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience with top-quality dishes and a welcoming vibe, The Ruxton should be at the top of your list.

A perfect late Valentine’s date. We arrived a little late for our reservation but were still seated immediately. We walked in and immediately noticed the nice decor and pleasant ambience. We did have to wait a little for someone to arrive at our table, but once she came, we were well taken care of for the rest of the night. I’m choosing to chalk it up to how busy it was that night. The food was amazing! The thoughtfulness and creativity of the food choices shows the love of food by the chef. And the taste of every. single. item. was worth every cent we spent. Before we finished our food, we were already making plans to return. Two things to be mindful of: make a reservation and be understanding if you’re going during a holiday or special event. We went during Valentine’s Day weekend so we couldn’t actually go on the day itself: I waited too late when making a reservation. Secondly, there were too entrees that we wanted but had to choose otherwise because they ran out of the main item. Based on what we chose, it had been popular that weekend and wasn’t available by the time we came.

We brought my elderly mother for a celebration lunch and everyone on the staff was just so lovely to her. The food was incredible, the portions were generous, my husband said his steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned and he is very hard to please! We will definitely be back!

Had an amazing experience at Azumi. Excellent service, food was delicious and came out extremely fast. Drinks were👎🏾. Ambiance was excellent. This was a great way to celebrate V day. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice was a lil hectic on Valentine’s Day so service was not the best but still good