Emporio Rulli

This elegant pastry shop and cafe brings a taste of Italy to sleepy downtown Larkspur.

by Contributor

In Short
Marble tables, gleaming espresso machines and whimsical murals give this popular pastry shop and cafe a true European feel. Marin County locals drop in all day long for perfect cappuccinos, fresh-squeezed orange juice and platefuls of breakfast treats, pastries or dainty little cookies. At lunchtime, try one of the panini followed by a scoop of house-made gelato.

08/20/04

great pastries, bad service

by gschmoll

I love the pastries at Rulli, try the chocolate rum torte, the St. Honore or some of the almond tarts. However, the service is terrible, both at the Larkspur location and the SF location. Just get take out.

• Pros: pastries

03/14/03

Deeeelicious!

by alicia

If you've never experienced Italian pastries you have to try this place. As you walk in to Rulli it's as if I'm back in Italy ordering a cappuccino at the local coffee bar. This place looks, feels and smells like Italy. A good cappuccino is hard to find and Rulli has it down to a science - a frothy creamy top shaped like a heart. The cookies are light and flavorful but not oozing with butter. Many mini crostatas to choose from. Hands down a great place for someone with a sweet tooth.

• Pros: Cappuccino, Pastries, Gelato
• Cons: Not in SF, Only at airport