We walked in without a reservation, however luckily there were two seats open at the bar which serve full menu so we decided to sit at the bar. The service was great, and the food was even better. We started off with the artichoke bites, which came out piping hot and crispy with a side of lemon garlic, aïoli sauce. I ordered the spicy vodka pasta with shrimp which came with about five pieces of jumbo shrimp and homemade pasta. The sauce was amazing. It was probably one of the best pasta dish I've had. My husband ordered the chicken pasta with cream that was recommended by the bartender. That was also delicious. They also have free bread that came with olive oil with salsa Verde in it, which was interesting. We have to ask for the free bread though. For dessert we had gelato with salt and olive oil, which was surprisingly good. Overall, we had a great experience with amazing food. I would definitely come back here for the spicy vodka pasta next time I'm in town. read more

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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. read more

Cucina Rustica - Garganelli Don Quixote - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Waiter was very nice and efficient. Just recommend lowering his voice to compliment the ambience. For example, heard him, even from across the large room, every time he recited menu specials. Veal piccata for hubs and cioppino for me. We shared the burrata appetizer. Burrata was a bit too runny. Hubs liked the veal but couldn't stomach texture of side, perhaps orzo? Highlight of the cioppino was the pasta. Clams were minuscule, scallops good and lobster adequate. Did enjoy the white sauce with strong notes of butter, garlic lemon, and parsley. I had a glass of recommended Chianti- delicious. We shared the cannoli for dessert. Pastry seemed to be a bit frozen. Good but not outstanding. Be aware that the restaurant charges an additional 3% surcharge. This just irks me. Be honest and increase your menu prices. Overall, overpriced, especially the cioppino, ambience underwhelming, food quality was a bit of a disappointment. Was looking forward to perfect and just okay was delivered. ****response to owner: I'm not disputing the transparency of your 3% surcharge. It just doesn't feel good. Personallly, I would rather know what I'm paying for reflected directly in your menu prices. It's of course just my opinion. I don't think I'm alone in feeling this way. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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. read more

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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. read more

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Amazing food, every single thing we tried was excellent. We had Don Quixote pasta w chicken (chicken btw perfect), bomba dessert and creme brulee. Music was also amazing, Chris Botti on sax. If you like jazz ambiance, this is the place. read more

Sunset dinner outdoors with romantic lighting, fireplaces and fountain. Steady service and tasty choices with a solid wine list read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Cucina Rustica - Garganelli Don Quixote - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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! read more

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Best calamari we have ever had! We have tried a lot, all over the world. That appetizer is outstanding!Mike is a truly great server. He is fun, knowledgeable and attentive. He made our night even better. read more

My wife and I had a fab experience, excellent table on the patio, great ambiance, quality service, wonderful food, 4 for 4. Our friends were right! Thanks for a memorable night read more

Went here after golfing in Sedona. Our server, Eric, was phenomenal and walked us through the menu and specials since it was our first time there. The food was good, no complaints there and the ambiance inside was cute, very old school Italian decor. read more

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Ambiance is a nice setting with a Tuscany vibe. The service was excellent. We had the special Caprice appetizer which was delicious. My eggplant dish was average. My wife had the seafood special which was expensive. It was tasty but the portion was surprisingly small and some bread with this dish would have been nice for the broth. A nice place but pricey. read more

I came in here to get a latte and a dessert. When I walked in, the bartender abruptly took my friend's water bottle and put it away, without asking him, which I thought was exceptionally disrespectful and inconsiderate. I wanted to order an oatmilk latte and the bartender gave me an angry look and then told me that my latte would "take a minute" as if the order was too complicated for him. He then told me that they only have cows milk and not oat milk. He seemed irritated that we were just there for dessert and coffee. I did not appreciate his attitude and apparently Yelp removed my prior review of this establishment so I'm leaving this one. I will never eat here again, and I was appalled by the bartender's attitude. read more

When you are in Sedona, this is a must! We celebrated my husband's birthday dinner here. From the moment you walk in you feel welcomed. This place not only has amazing cocktails, appetizers, main course and desert but they go the extra mile. Our server was amazing. The mussels appetizer was incredible, we both had a seafood special and the flavors were just unreal. The crème brûlée - out of this world. The sea salt gelato, find space because you have to try it. Do not miss out on an incredible experience. read more

Beautiful restaurant: vibrant and warm ambiance, great staff: attentive and knowledgeable while being really efficient. No bread on the table. Too expensive food and wine for a very basic food: no creativity whatsoever in the dishes; food is tasting good but no "wow" reaction. read more

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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.

Service, food and drinks all great. A top spot in VOCA for dinner for sure. Deserts awesome as well.

Overrated, overpriced, not worth the long wait and terrible service on a holiday. I know I'll be skewered for going against the grain here when it comes to a local favorite, however I tell it like it is. The chef here owns several of the popular restaurants in town and reviews for her dishes speak so highly of everything. I thought for sure this would be a great experience to celebrate a loved one. First of all they were running about 45 minutes behind schedule when we showed up five minutes before our reservation time. Then they took forever even bringing us a menu, and even longer returning to take our orders. The restaurant was completely booked but it should not have taken them as long as they did to serve our dinners. In all we were at the restaurant for over 3 hours from arrival to departure. Nobody was happy by the time we got out of there. I dont recall the food being memorable. It was just average Italian food. read more

Both mine and my husband's meals were excellent. Atmosphere was very nice...most people were actually dressed up a bit.

Excellent ambience and service- thankyou to our waiter Isiah for his first class customer service. Food was very tasty - great pasta selection and drinks- thank you for a wonderful dinner! read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Cucina Rustica. I can't think of anything that would have made it better. From the ambience to the service to the meal everything was perfect for celebrating our 39th anniversary. My cousin recommended you and we are so glad we decided to follow it. It helped make our time in Sedona that much more memorable! read more

Cucina Rustica - Fresh rose petals for our anniversary - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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3rd stop on our "Summer of Lisa Dahl" vacation. We have been here before and it never disappoints. Had the Greca salad (amazing as all her salads are), wife had the Angelica (shrimp scampi)-her favorite dish, and I had the Melanzane Parmigian (eggplant). Both dishes were amazing-the sauce on the Angelica I could drink. This is our favorite of her restaurants-great service always, and the ambiance/decor is amazing. This beats most or all Italian restaurants that I have eaten at in California, and is relatively inexpensive! Two more restaurants to complete our Summer, but we might have to revisit Cucina Rustica! read more

Cucina Rustica - Eggplant Parmigian - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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We love the Dahl restaurants! We especially love Dahl & Deluca and Cucina Rustica. Tonight we tried a lot of their specials. We tried the appetizer special, and two main entree specials. One entree specials was the ribeye and another was a seafood pasta with scallops, mussels and shrimp (Fruita del mar). We also got the meatball appetizer. The meatball app is amazing as was the burrata appetizer special. The ribeye was okay .. def not my favorite. The tomato salad lacked imagination, it looked like they were running low on the chimichurri sauce and has spread it as thin as possible on the ribeye, the asparagus lacked flavor and a good sear, but the potato wedges were good. I have gotten their filet in the past and they definitely was the better dish. The seafood pasta was okay as well... not a wow factor. I like the ambiance of Cucina but if you want a more romantic setting, Dahl is definitely the better location... One thing I did notice.. both my husband and I did... At Dahl you never have to worry about your water glass being empty. Here we had to ask for it to be filled and then it never got filled again. Additionally, at Dahl they bring out a bread basket with some amazing garlic and basil infused olive oil.... Here they didn't have that. I will say our server was very kind and knowledgeable. He was very good at his job and did make the experience very pleasant. read more

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Food: I ordered the Don Quixote pasta and it was phenomenal!! The salted caramel gelato was always soooo tasty Service: our server was great, she was very accommodating and attentive Ambiance: such a romantic and cute atmosphere I absolutely loved it in there Drinks: we ordered espresso martinis and wow one of the best I've had! Parking: shared lot, easy to find parking read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

We made reservations and dropped in for a lovely dinner out. The service was friendly and fast. The kitchen was able to accommodate changes for any food allergies. The food was incredible! Don't skip the Burratta (if you're into it). The Bolognese was incredible. The restaurant had a nice moody, cozy feel. Would love to go back again. read more

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As you enter this restaurant with Old World Charm you are transported to an Italian Villa. We were seated in a private area towards the back of the restaurant and they acknowledged our anniversary with some rose petals on the table. We started with some appetizers: server was super nice and attentive. She recommended the house made focaccia bread and oh my that was delicious with a nice olive oil that had some chile peppers for a nice kick. We also ordered the Caprese appetizer which was just okay. For our main course there were several fish specials which is what I would normally order but decided to stick to the chicken Parmesan which you can't usually mess up and hubby ordered the filette do manzo or filet mignon. He said is was cooked well and came with potatoes and asparagus. I wasn't that excited about my dish because it was a bit on the salty side. For dessert we ordered the crème brûlée even though we were sooo full and it was a nice finish to our meal. Overall I would this place another try maybe it was just what I ordered but the service impeccable, ambiance is 10/10. read more

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Well, I can't review the food because I wasn't given the opportunity to even try it. On Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., after a wonderful weekend in Sedona and an amazing trip on the Verde Canyon Train, my family and I were looking forward to trying Cucina Rústica because it looked cute and inviting. I was completely wrong. There was no one seated in the outdoor area, and the inside of the restaurant wasn't busy at all. I walked up to the hostess stand and asked if they could accommodate a party of five. The hostess looked at me like I was the devil and said, "Oh no! I can't accommodate you. I have no room for you or your family at all, but there's a burger place up the street." I'm not sure if they were truly fully reserved, even though 90% of the restaurant was empty and it was only 6:00 p.m. or if it was because I have two kids, ages four and eight, and it didn't fit the vibe. Or maybe I just didn't match the crowd. I wasn't even given the option to wait on standby. All I can say is that I've never felt so disrespected in my life. Not that it matters to them, but I will never set foot here again. I would advise anyone who has anything in common with us not to go here either--you're not welcome. read more

The service was abysmal. Slow between courses. 10 minutes to get check. Spouses dish was too spicy despite being assured it would be made mild. Food: a solid b. Lacking in flavor for bruschetta and burrata Caesar salad was all ribs. Not worth finishing. And the vanilla bean gelato was freezer burned. Best dish was the biscotti. The tira misu was solid . I would not return despite the overall positive reviews. And a 3% business tax b add on to offset good cost instead of raising prices. Seems the same to me. read more

I was craving for Italian food and wine. Searched couple places and found this restaurant. Their ceasar salad offered a side of anchovies. I knew they would be authentic! We arrived to find a cute and lit patio. Restaurant was busy but we had a great server. Very attentive and told me they can modify any pasta dish to my liking. The marinara sauce that came with the calamari tasted different yet refreshing. The tomatoes were grilled. My pasta was also delicious and the ceasar salad hit the spot. read more

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Great Italian food and amazing service! Make sure to get a reservation because it gets full quickly. We had the specials including veal and lamb and we will come back soon. read more

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White wine and red wine with our dinners. Delicious appetizer with burrata and so many delicious things around it, to name a few: mushrooms, beans, arugula and artichoke heart with balsamic vinaigrette drizzled over it and slices of focaccia! Plenty for 2 to share as an appetizer. Temperature/heater turned up to warm the place since there has been a cold snap in Sedona! Pan seared Halibut with vegetables. Ribeye, cooked as requested, and vegetables. Sure, show me the dessert menu after I think I've had plenty to eat! Crème brûlée... vanilla... and I am all over it along with a 10 year tawny port... oh my, what a meal! Great service -water server to our waiter, delicious food-as always, thank you all! read more

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Food was excellent. Ambiance top notch for date night. Isaiah, our server did a great job taking care of us.

Very nice Italian restaurant. The ambiance inside is memorable. There's a feeling of you almost being in an ancient Roman garden or something. The food was all excellent. The Frutti di mare pasta special was particularly a stand out. I savored every last bite. Service was attentive and professional. Great experience all in all! read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

One of the nicer restaurants in Sedona, however if you want to eat here expect to wait for your food. It took at least 1.5 hrs before our entrees reached our table, I was starving after a long day of hiking. Our servers were apologetic, but it didn't help expedite our meal. Food - The bruschetta and kale salads were good. Definitely will get the bruschetta again! The seafood pasta was a special so it wasn't on the menu, I didn't care for it, not worth the $50 in my opinion. I got the garganelli don quixonte and its penne pasta in a spicy Cajun cream sauce, highly recommend it. I got an affogato ordered for dessert and it was not good. They charged 16 in total for it, since it wasn't on the menu I paid for gelato and an espresso shot. Drinks - extra dirty martini, was pretty well made. They also have an extensive wine list. Overall, for a total of $260 for two people, this place does not justify the price tag. Food was just average at best. read more

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