Ruffino is definitely the kind of italian restaurant that your grandparents go to when they want to try somewhere nice. The decor is definitely mid-1980s but is well-kept.
I ate here for a work function, so I ordered from a limited menu. The only vegetarian option was a fettuccine alfredo, so I asked them if they could give me fettuccine with a marinara sauce. They gladly obliged
The marinara sauce was surprisingly good. Lots of chunky tomato bits and very good garlic flavor.
The fettuccine noodles were delicious....perfect thickness and just enough taste to make them compliment the sauce.
Service is friendly but forgetful; drinks were ordered by several people at the table at different times and were forgotten by the waiter.
Would I go here again? Honestly, with so many good italian options available, I wouldn't drive down to Ahwatukee to eat here, but if someone invites you out here, you will get a decent meal.