If you want fast, no-frills Italian dining but insist on food with great flavor, stop by Rigatoni's Fresh Italian Grill in Dublin. 

Rigatoni's was opened in Dublin in 1999 by the same people who brought us Strizzi's in Livermore and Pleasanton.

Ordering here is simple: Walk up to the cashier, place your order and find a table. 

They have an all-you-can-eat bread bar with baskets of freshly made sourdough, rye and more. Add some extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and munch to your heart's content. 

The food comes quickly after you place your order.

I have sampled bites of several dishes but always find myself ordering the chicken pesto and pine nuts. You can't go wrong with perfectly cooked pasta smothered in creamy pesto sauce with grilled chicken and a sprinkling of pine nuts. 

In addition to the wide variety of entrees, the restaurant features salads and starters, including soup and garlic bread.

Most entrees for lunch or dinner are less than $10. The restaurant also offers a kids meal for $5.99. The kid's selection includes pasta and a cheese or pepperoni pizza. Rigatoni's also has a self-serve soda bar, wine and beer.

You can dine in or takeout or place your order online for pick-up in about a half hour. Another great service is a party menu with dishes for 8-10 people.

With options ranging from a roasted walnut chicken salad to lasagna to rib-eye steak with fresh sauteed mushrooms, Rigatoni's has something for everyone.

If you are looking for a quick Italian meal that isn't short on taste, you should definitely stop by Rigatoni's in Dublin.

Rigatoni's is at 7350 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. 925-875-1500. Sun - Thu, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Fri - Sat, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.