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    Cucina Rustica

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    CUCINA RUSTICA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Garganelli Don Quixote
    Shell J.

    We chose Cucina Rustica as our upscale dining spot in Sedona, and it didn't disappoint. I'm always drawn to women-owned restaurants, and that made the experience feel even more meaningful from the start. The cocktail list immediately stood out--creative and far from ordinary. I ordered the Smokey Fashion, which leaned strong and spirit-forward. Our appetizer was a daily special featuring burrata (the creamy Italian cheese similar to mozzarella) with mushrooms, artichoke, arugula, and a flavorful sauce--beautifully done. For mains, we had to try the pasta. My friend ordered the gnocchi, and I had the artisan-style garganelli with grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and green onions in a smoky chipotle cream sauce--rich, slightly spicy, and easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had this year. Service matched the quality of the food, with a knowledgeable and polished server throughout.

    tiramisu. WOW!
    P K.

    Terrific service, well imagined and beautifully cooked food, and a charming atmosphere. Ate there twice back in May, first alone (delightful), then with a large group (equally delightful). Getting good, fresh fish in Arizona isn't easy, but they managed it. The burrata was excellent, the wine list comprehensive (though a tad expensive), and the entrees were uniformly good. Next time I'm in Sedona, I will definitely go again!

    Pollo Parmigiana
    Joy J.

    Cucina Rustica is fancy schmancy, periodT! Located at The Collective in Sedona off State Route 179, this Italian Restaurant will take you to the streets of Italy. I have never been (but it's on my bucket list!), but I'd imagine going to an Italian restaurant in Italy would be like coming here. The ambiance is romantic, with the entire place dimly lit. On a Friday night when we stopped in for a quick dinner, there was a live musician, whom we sat next to. That was a nice touch! Service was great as we were greeted immediately upon walking in, and we were also seated right away. It was 1 hour before closing and they were not busy anymore. They have a really good selection of items on the menu. A few years ago, I came in with my sister when she was house hunting. She insisted we eat here because they have a veal dish she absolutely had to have. I can't remember which one, but it was either the Vitello Piccata or the Vitello Saltimbocca. I do remember tasting it and it was pretty damn good!! Last night, my friend and I shared the Pollo Parmigiana. They charge an extra $5 to split the plate, but you supposedly get bigger portions. We agreed, the pasta portion was very filling. It was not the absolute best we've had, but it wasn't bad, either. We also shared the Calamari, which was perfect. It was just enough to fill us up, but we didn't feel overstuffed. The prices are slightly higher than average, but worth it. Although we did not partake in any of their desserts, they do offer a good selection. Parking is available all around the shared commercial space, and they have a whole row of Tesla super chargers as well. If you're in the Sedona area, I'd recommend Cucina Rustica for a nice meal out. They even offer patio seating complete with heat lamps and a fireplace for your comfort in the cooler months. Ciao for now!

    Andi S.

    Cucina Rustica absolutely lives up to the amazing reviews. I've dined at a couple of the sister restaurants before, so I knew I had to try this one and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is adorable, very Italian-inspired with classic white tablecloths and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It feels both elegant and comfortable at the same time. We started with the Sampler appetizer, which was delicious. The the feta, tasted incredibly fresh, and all of the ingredients were so flavorful and well-balanced. You can really tell they focus on quality. For my entrée, I ordered a pasta dish loaded with seafood in a white wine garlic sauce and it was to die for. The sauce was rich and perfectly seasoned, and the seafood was fresh and cooked beautifully. Every bite was fantastic. The service was great, attentive. I highly recommend making a reservation because this place is very popular and books up quickly for good reason! Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I would absolutely come back.

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    Natasha A.

    We made a reservation here for our Anniversary dinner and loved it! They set up our table with rose petals. We had the Eggplant Parmesan, Gnocchi Siciliana, Ginger Margarita, Vanilla Gelato, and Pear Bundino - we loved everything! We even loved the complimentary bread and olive oil (their olive oil was unique, maybe sage or cilantro). Nice, friendly staff and good service. We will be recommending them for celebratory and romantic dinners.

    Gabriela S.

    4 months late review but since I am back in Sedona, good reminder to finally share my experience. I have been dining at Dahl and Deluca for 10 years, and have always had great experience. Brought many friends here and shared positive feedback with everyone I know. In May 2025 my coworker and I came to Sedona for girls hiking trip. Since I always stay at the Canyon Mesa Country Club, which is 0.3 miles from Cucina Rustica, I decided to try it. Given it's a sister restaurant had to be good, right? Sad to say but our dinner was a disaster. We had 6:30pm reservations and left close to 9pm very frustrated. The waiter (very condescending man with glasses) seemed to be the only waiter in the main dining room. The place was pretty busy but his busgirl was amazing and always helpful. We had nice bottle of wine and appetizer then entrees. We did get the appetizer then 75 minutes pause. When I asked the waiter about our entrees, I got attitude. He said it is coming. We had to pour the wine ourselves the entire dinner. Finally when I saw couples which came after us and having their entrees I asked again what happened to our dinners? I once again got cold shoulder like I was too demanding. At that time I asked for the manager, who was very nice and understanding. He was going to check on our dinners... We had to wait another 20 minutes until our food came, at which point we were so frustrated and not really hungry. The waiter dropped off our check and said "this is with very generous 50% off", like he was doing us a favor, yet totally ruined our night and instead of admitting he forgot to put our orders in, we got an attitude. In an establishment where you drop $300 on quality dinner, you shouldn't keep asking about your food, pour your own wine and get attitude from staff. It was very disappointing experience and not up to par with Chef's Lisa Dahl vision of her restaurants, I am sure.

    Bruschetta
    McCay R.

    Ok truly this place was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. Appetizer, filet, dessert. No complaints. Wonderful chefs! Our waiter was also fantastic! I forget his name but he was super nice and detailed with explaining the menu and giving recommendations. The atmosphere was beautiful, we dined inside and it's such a cool spot to go to. 4 stars because the hostess and a female waitress weren't as warm and welcoming as our waiter. They seemed annoyed, didn't smile, and probably just didn't want to be there dealing with people. But it definitely felt awkward upon entering. After that though the rest of the experience was stellar!!!

    Wow, in all my travels I have never come across a waiter as callous as our waiter, Jonas. I have never left a sit down restaurant without tipping. We did tonight. My wife ordered a Lemon Drop martini. When it came out in a martini glass, it was less than half full (pictured). We asked Jonas about it being half a martini and his reply was, it just looks like it because of our glasses. He said it couldn't be small because they measure everything out.. NOPE. We looked around at surrounding tables and saw martinis filled near to the brim. It wasn't necessarily about the martini, it was about the lack of any interest in resolving a complaint that a diner raised. We had already ordered an appetizer and salad, so we actually discussed bolting without ordering dinner. However, the bruschetta and salad were very good so we decided to order dinner anyway.. my wife just wanted the pollette de carne meatballs (excellent) and I ordered Pollo Parmigiana which was borderline awful. Additionally, in small print on the bottom of the menu, it states they add 3% on to the bill for "operational expenses" rather than correct their menu, they add a surcharge. Nothing to do with credit card use.. they add it to all bills, credit card or not. In my mind, if they can add it to the printing of the menu, couldn't they be less deceptive and adjust their menu prices? Would we go back? No. There are too many places with great food that train employees to care about their customers. Further, the whole 3% adder handling tells me that management and/or owners have little desire to be forward and honest.

    Appetizer special of the day
    Karen W.

    We were attracted by the warm and welcome entrance. The interior decoration is very cozy and yet with lots of wonderful elements to make you feel comfortable. All the food we had were all very delicious. I have to recommend the appetizer of the day. The mozzarella cheese as the centerpiece of the appetizer coupling with the arugula salad and Italian tapenade specials is the best!

    Gnocchi Siciliano
    John V.

    Amazing restaurant!! Incredible atmosphere great service and outstanding food!! Some of the best flavors o have had in a long time!! Perfect size portions and the tiramisu was off the charts!! A must stop!

    Garganelli Don Quixote
    Joe R.

    This is hands down one of the wife and I's favorite places to do a nice dinner in Sedona. The atmosphere is upscale, a little more elegant than a lot of restaurants, and perfect for a bit more of a romantic or "date night" setting. Sitting outside is the best in the summer months when you get a cool night. The food and service is always fantastic, and some of their pasta dishes are actually better than ones I've tried in different parts of Italy. Per the recommendation of other Yelpers, and our waiter, I tried the Garganelli Don Quixote, which was fantastic! The chicken was very tender and the adobo cream sauce was to die for. We will always be come back to Cucina Rustica!

    Sparkling water and red wine
    Marlene A.

    Had a great experience here. We came in Saturday around 6:30 without a reservation and sat at the bar. The restaurant has a warm Tuscan vibe. Richie and Isiah were both very friendly and provided great service. Richie recommended the Don Quixote and it was really flavorful with a nice kick--you couldn't put your fork down after the first bite. The tiramisu is also a must. Overall, a really enjoyable experience.

    Jessie B.

    I love all of Chef Lisa Dahl's restaurant as someone who spends a lot of time in Sedona, but Cucina Rustica may be my favorite. We came here for Christmas dinner and the food, the service and the vibe was truly immaculate! I love that we could choose from a prix fix curated menu (which I did) as well as a la carte options which other members of our party preferred. The elevated and warm ambiance and amazing food transported us straight to Italy. I loved the burrata, ghnocchi and eggplant parmesean I tried and the tiramisu was to die for! Highly reccomend!

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    The ambiance was beautiful outside. They are so attentive and welcoming. It was one of the nicer meals I planned and it didn't disappoint.

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    Does Cucina Rustica no longer do takeout orders? I tried last night and was told no, when I use to do this all time.

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    The service is fast and friendly. The pizza is always going to hit here. I've been here a few times…read moreover the years and they are consistently great with what they service and yes, the pizza is really good. Neapolitan style with a thin but chewy crust. I would drive up to Sedona just for the pizza!

    This is regarding the store in West Sedona, apparently the flag ship store. I am from out of town,…read moredecided to order a pizza to go. Ordering online was easy enough. The food was actually quite good. That is why I gave 2 stars. The rest of the experience was less than ideal. I arrived on time to pick up my order. The lot was full, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but not convenient. The store had both a front entrance and a take out entrance. Both doors were packed with people. I squeezed into the take out area and witnessed a staff member give a customer his 2 pizzas and 3 salads, saying "you're all set!" Only to have the customer say they were missing 2 items. Then ensues the next 10 min of the staff looking high and low for those 2 items and finally determining that the kitchen did not cook them. All the while knocking other takeout boxes of food onto the ground (at least in boxes) and picking them back up again. Also muttering under his breath "I'm busy and no one is helping me!" When it was finally my turn, he was disorganized and asked me several times my name and when I had placed the order. He eventually found the my order, and in typical Murphy's law fashion, mine was a box that had fallen onto the floor. The burrata caprese was in a clear plastic container and it looked like the dog's breakfast. But by this time, I just wanted to get outta there.

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    This place was nothing short of an amazing experience. Really great energy the min you walk in …read more Our server had high energy and he was on top of his game with it being packed . Definitely need and reservation but totally worth it . Bring your wallet definitely isn't the cheapest and auto gratuity for party more then 5 . Food was amazing we got a couple of different plates . Started off with the Trash Can Nachos cheese was on point presentation was great as well . My wife got the Ahi Tuna in pesto and everything one at the table wished they got this dish great all around flavor . My son got the Taco Salad said would definitely do something els next time not to much flavor was or only the only bad thing we ordered . My daughter in law ordered the grilled chicken and was very tender and juicy !! The Bread chicken pasta was good as well has great flavor . I ordered the Steak with bacon wrapped asparagus and loaded potato it was gas !! Asparagus was cooked perfectly and the back was a different touch for sure steak came out perfect as well med rare ! We had a great time at dinner drinks were amazing and the vide and atmosphere was great this will be a place we will go again to explore the menu a little more we will be back !!

    The food was genuinely great, but the service is what truly made the experience stand out. We…read moreordered the chicken tenders and fries for our son, buffalo chicken wings that were perfectly tangy and absolutely delicious, and finished with a medium-rare ribeye that was tender and mouthwatering. What really elevated our night, though, was Martin's exceptional service. He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel incredibly welcomed from start to finish. He checked on us throughout the meal without ever being overbearing, and his energy honestly made the whole experience that much better. We'll definitely be back for the food, but Martin is the reason this visit felt memorable. He's a star in our eyes.

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