An absolute gem! Wonderful warm neighborhood feel, great staff, great wines great cocktail, great food, lovely decor. I can't say enough good things! In an area with wonderful food options Rucola really goes above and beyond b/c of their staffs attention to detail and accommodating nature. I may start eating here once a week! read more

A lovely neighborhood restaurant. I have visited 2 times for dinner so far, definitely will go back. Great cocktail, nice service. It can get really busy, I would recommend to avoid prime time, the wait can easily be 40 minutes. For the foods, I was a bit disappointed by a pasta dish (lagu?) which was painfully salty but other than that one dish everything I tried was very good. I especially liked fish dishes. read more

Rucola - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've eaten at Rucola more than 5 times and not once have I been disappointed. Their food is consistently good; they have a knowledgeable staff; great wine selection (try their little Rose garrafe- its to die for) and [my fav] I looove the decor!!! The reason why I' not giving the full 5 stars is because their dessert selection can be way better. I mean in comparison with the food; I know the dessert could have been better (and believe me I know my desserts). Otherwise it's a great [local] spot read more

This was our 1st time here. Man I was not disappointed. We were celebrating my birthday (my server- receipt said Quincy, didn't know this) he was from the 1st interaction super amazing, friendly and patient. He also gave suggestions and helped us with the menu. We ended up with 2 chickens and also the cod entree. Appetizers were escarole salad, roasted carrots and crispy polenta. Everything was delicious and flavourful. The cocktail The rider is a superbly balanced cocktail. Don't expect 'huge' portions, every dish has the right amount of food. The freshly baked focaccia bread is amazing. The aesthetics of this restaurant was well though out and that booth seat at the corner was magical. Thanks for a great birthday dinner. Ps I never write reviews but Quincy gave amazing customer service. Back soon! read more

Really cute little Italian place that was absolutely packed at 10:30 on a Saturday night, but by 12:30 was much calmer. Staff is friendly and pleasant. The atmosphere is very comforting and welcoming - I almost didn't feel I was in a restaurant, but rather in a friend's dining room. It's just a very nice ambience (probably all the wine helped!). My party of three ordered lots of wine and pasta and were delightfully full - too full to order dessert. Menu offers lots of options and prices are good. Cute spot! read more

Outdoor seating during covid. Homemade pasta was ah-mazing. Great meal and def would come back. Great service and food

A little off the beaten path (a couple blocks off Atlantic in a residential area), decided to try this place on the recommendation of one of my co-workers. The cuisine is modern Italian. The food was delicious and both my wife and I enjoyed the food. The atmosphere is casual. Service was good. We came early and easily found a table, but it got busy by the time we left. Would definitely recommend. read more

We ate there last Friday and arrived at 8, so basically the worst time on the worst day you can go to any restaurant. They told us it would be about an hour through an hour and a half but we weren't in a rush so went to an area bar and headed back for our table an hour later. It's not an ideal setup if you're a 2-top, as there aren't that many ideal 2-top tables, but the room is lovely, including the bar. The menu reads nicely. In the end we started with a bronzino crudo with green tomatoes, and a simple green salad with gorgonzola. The crudo was fantastic, if maybe a little salty. The salad was tasty, but wouldn't have minded a little more gorgonzola. We had originally tried to order an italian pinot noir, but they were out of it so tried a Dolcetto instead. I've never sent back a bottle, but I was not loving this one (really boozy and particularly tanic, even for a dolcetto-13.5%! abv). I wasn't sure what to do, but the server, after seeing we weren't thrilled, took it upon herself to speak to the owner, who happily offered to swap it out for something else. My point is, the service over all was really fantastic, and this is a tight space that had every seat filled. We had the roast chicken and fluke as mains, and both were very tasty; although, the polenta that came with the chicken was just meh. The chicken was very juicy, and the fluke was also cooked perfectly. We split the chocolate pudding for dessert which was great, with sea salt and olive oil (maybe a little too much cinnamon in the mix?) I think this is a place I would go back to. The menu reads like a more italian version of Farm on Adderley, it's got a homey room, and the service was fantastic. Good addition to the neighborhood. Probably best to avoid on fri/sat unless you want to wait a while. read more

Worst brunch service in quite a while. My friend and I both ordered a simple eggs/toast/potatoes dish without meat. The waiter and waitress (yes-two!) happily suggested to replace the meat with arugula. YES!!! Except both dishes arrived with meat somehow woven over the potatoes, through the toast, and under the eggs. My companion was ok with them just removing the meat, I asked politely for them to make a new dish for me. I waited FOREVER (longer than the wait for the original dish, and the place was not crowded) for the correct dish to arrive. Not once did my original waiter duo come over and notice the problem - my friend was finished and I did not have anything to eat. The corrected dish had fresh eggs, but the potatoes were cold. While I ate and my friend waited for me to finish, another waiter offered a refill on his decaf coffee. But then came back to explain that since it's decaf americano, there are no refills. How about giving him a free refill for screwing up both of our orders? When the bill came, nothing was comped. My sour face led the original waiter to come over and genuinely ask what was wrong. I politely explained to him since he didn't have any idea, and I suggested that my $3.75 cappuccino be comped. He later returned with an amended bill that had a total credit of $2.24 for me and my friend to share. Slap in the face. Paid cash and left. I understand mistakes happen in the kitchen, but this was handled so poorly. I want to like this place; the decor is lovely, but the attitude says "go elsewhere." read more

Went there on a Friday night at 8pm, for table for 2. Pro: Homemade mushroom pasta was sooooooooooooooo good. Al dente homemade pasta with roasted mixed wild mushrooms and a little bit of crunchy breadcrumbs. Yum. Con: 1. Wait time was a big horrible consider it was Friday night at 8pm. We called ahead of time and still waited for 30 minutes. 2. Depends on your liking, me and my date were being seated on the long table across each other, it was hard to talk and hear each other with the loud music. we ended up have to yell at each other and if we still cannot hear by the 3rd time, we just smile and pretend we understood. LOL. read more

A neighborhood favorite and a gem of a place. Uncomplicated food that's great quality and never disappoints. Reliable and friendly service and a creative and well-done bar. A place I wish I frequented more. The one drawback can be the clientele, which, typically for Brooklyn, can be entitled and obnoxious--whether they insist on navigating a stroller the size of an aircraft carrier into the tiny space or moving seats to accommodate their whims, your fellow diners might be real boors. But don't hold it against the restaurant--it's just the price of doing business in Brooklyn these days. read more

If you don't mind a wait (took us 30+ minutes to get seated), it's definitely worth waiting for. Brook trout was excellent ... very fresh and tender. Chocolate pudding was very rich and tasty. The place is a bit cramped, and loud, but service was attentive and friendly ... a good choice (if you can get in ...) read more

Absolutely lovely. The ambiance, the food, the FOOD, and the service. Necessary to mention food twice because it really is the food that steals the show. My friends and I shared all our dishes: - Burratta. Divine concept combining sweet jam with some kind of crispy sweet potato chip things. We were DYING because the flavor combo was so good. Plus that burratta texture. Mmmm yum. - Charcuterie. Chef's selection of meats, cheeses, and veggie antipasti, which included maybe the best blue cheese any of us had ever tasted. The beets were quite lovely as well! We even mix and matched them with the burratta because we're crazy like that. - Chicken. Cooked to perfection and so much more than *just* chicken. Definitely had that slow cooker moisture and flavor, paired with crispy polenta. POLENTA! A comfort dish to write home about (sorry ma!). - Brisket. Also cooked to perfection. Served with some kinda Brussels Sprout salad that had the perfect combo of tangy/creamy sauce. - Rigatoni. OH YEAH. What else can I say besides "cooked to perfection"? I sound like a broken record because it was hands down the perfectly concepted and executed meal. Really lovely pasta, well seasoned, and every bite tasted savory and not at all heavy. Just like in Italy! A good venue for being able to carry a conversation with your table. Definitely a spot for foodies. Looked like a great place for a date, too! In summary, this place is not only cute as all get out, it left my taste buds quite happy! I will be returning next month when I have friends visiting from out of town. read more

Food was delicious. Ordered take out, ready as promised. Cauliflower was great! Hostess was lovely and very accommodating.

Showed for a table for two at 9pm to be told it was a two hour wait. Received a call 15 mins later to ask if we were still interested in a table to which we said yes. The hostess said a table was on dessert and she would call back when they received the check for us to head over. Did not receive a call back all night. Waited to hear until it was too late to go anywhere else. Went home 7 months pregnant and hungry. read more

I was VERY excited to try this new star-powered restaurant and it did nothing but exceed my expectations! I thought the food was creative and wonderful (the menu changes daily). The staff was INCREDIBLY welcoming and very knowledgable. I've had dreams about the desserts and must go back for the cookie tray soon. Overall, I am very happy that Rucola is right down the street. It is a mixture of all the things I love about a restaurant: Great wine, Great people, New and interesting Food, Comfortable and welcoming space.... Way to go guys! read more

Adorable cafe for a date or intimate discussion over dinner. It's on the first floor of a cozy brownstone and serves modern Italian food. Don't expect a full menu of pizza and pasta, expect to leave feeling warm inside read more

Brought a very famous artist here. They were very crowded, and good for them, but we were treated really rudely: although cheerful about waiting as long as it took, if we could just wait at the bar and have some wine and talk, we were hustled out after a glass, told that they needed a spot at the bar for diners, and generally treated as though we were undesirables, and possibly radioactive at that. And we were nice! Which is more than I can say for the resolutely unfriendly staff. So, i guess the food is good, but I will never find out voluntarily. Personally, I will always walk past, and go to the unpretentious, inexpensive and yummy restaurant "building" on the next block. When a restaurant in Brooklyn makes a restaurant in Paris seem like a warm and fuzzy experience in comparison, it's time to retrench. read more

WOW! My Thursday night experience could not have been better. Rucula is the perfect neighborhood locale, with a very friendly atmosphere that made me feel like I was part of the fam. As I have a dairy allergy, I chose the Tartar and an assortment of vegetables. The fennel and greens were my favorite. We sat at a communal table, which at first appeared small and crowded but revealed itself to be the perfect setting to share a meal surrounded by great company. After our meal, we ordered a few desserts. At first I was saddened that there were no vegan options... but our enthusiastic server John let me know that the cookies were actually both gluten and dairy free! After trying one, I had to have more... and ended up eating a full plate of four! They were served warm, and had walnuts and melting chocolate inside... melted in my mouth. I could not reccommend Rucula more, and will definitely be back for the veggies and dessert! read more

Rucola - Cookies and wine - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food was ok the server was terrible. She was rude she had an attitude and walked away while I was talking on more than one occasion. I will not be going back as a result of the experience. If you go there to eat, as you sit at your table and become frustrated at the terrible service and bad attitude you will remember this post. You will think why did I waste 3 hours of my life eating at a place where I was clearly warned about how bad the service would be. You will be so upset about your decision to eat at this place. So I told my coworker who referred me there about my experience and she said" yeah I should have told you the service there always sucks, but I wanted you to enjoy the food" I wish she would have warned me about how bad the service is there and I would have passed. My coworker went on to let me know the waitress with the tattoos on her left arm is the worst of all. Well guess who waited on us last night? That same worst waitress. Bottom line save 3 hours of your life and go elsewhere. read more

3 for the food and 0 for the service. I went here with some friends because I heard their homemade pasta is divine but even great food is hard to swallow when the service is as bad as it was. I won't get into the nitty gritty but as far as the food goes definitely try the rigatoni with pork bolognese! You won't be disappointed. I would probably say pass on the braise pork shank. I am sure the way it is cooked depends on the person but my dish was overcooked and chewy. The wait isn't that bad so it's worth a gamble if you're in the area and craving some Italian. read more

Who knew that Boerum Hill was such a happening place! The energy at Rucola is palpably youthful and enthusiastic. Located in an historic building in Boerum Hill, the decor is homey and warm with lots of wood adding to its charm. There are two large farm tables as well as regular tables and bar seating. When we got there, the regular tables were all full, so my two companions and I opted for the farm table, something that I was initially somewhat ambivalent about, but wound up feeling like part of the two groups of young people (under 40) that were sitting next to us. One would think that a menu with only four main entrees would be sparse. In reality, the opposite is true. With its choice of appetizers, cheese, meat, and vegetable platters, sides, and pasta, there is actually a great amount of choice both in foods and in eating styles (i.e. tapas, full meal, vegetarian). The young women next to us opted for a selection of appetizers and sides, while my party opted for a more traditional meal, eager to taste the main courses. We were offered drinks just a little while after being given our drink and regular menus and we passed on the interesting-looking cocktails in favor of less adventurous beer, wine, and plain vodka and soda with lime. The bar (and the restaurant itself) was full, and while we waited perhaps a little longer for our drinks than we anticipated, the people-watching made the wait more than tolerable. Our appetizers came soon after our drinks. The market squash salad was tops, and went well with our meat platter (Italian meats) which was quite generous. Our dinner choices were LI monkfish, Chatham cod, and duck breast. All were cooked perfectly--i.e. the duck was rare but not too rare and both fish dishes were moist and appropriately flakey. The flavors and textures were magnificent! The LI monkfish was served on a bed of Farro (a wonderful grain) ,carrots and capers, and was well presented with thin slices of squash running across the top. The Chatham Cod was accompanied with mussels, on a bed of chickpeas, and tomatoes, and was simple and delicious. The duck was exquisitely and subtly flavored with just the right amount of cherries, and rounded out with swiss chard and pieces of turnip. The portions were quite appropriate. We shared the chocolate torte for dessert. It was the perfect finish to a great meal, especially with the hazelnut brittle and whipped cream which accompanied it. A caveat to the old and grouchy: If you don't like the enthusiasm and energy of the younger generation this is not the place for you. The restaurant is noisy when crowded. Also, the food is extremely fresh and cooked to order, and therefore wait tmes are appropriate to fine dining. However, if you're old (our party were all over sixty) and love to be infused with the energy of the young while enjoying fantastic food, put on your sneaks and run to this place! By the way, the prices are really reasonable and below what you would pay for an equivalent meal on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope. read more

I love this place. Best restaurant in the area. I've had the roast chicken, branzino crudo, meat plate, caponata and my wife loves the house made bread. Ive been 4 times and ive been satisfied everytime. Way better than frankies. One of few places in bk worth coming to from manhattan. read more

I had the most wonderful birthday dinner at Rucola! In fact, this adorable spot just may be my new favorite Brooklyn restaurant. Everything about it works for me---the charmingly rustic decor (including the lights made out of jars, I think, and plants in hanging tins) AND the delicious food and drinks. More on those later. One thing that truly impressed me, outside of the outstanding food and service was how friendly and easy they made it for me to make a reservation for a party of 12! They were beyond accommodating, dare I say a pleasure to work with. Now, back to the good stuff. I started out with a fabulous cocktail called Il Gitano. Yum!! Then we moved on to some appetizers The stuffed artichoke was seriously one of the most delicious items I've had in a restaurant or elsewhere in a long while. Also, the cheese plate was fabulous, and there was a homemade special of fried zucchini with fresh ricotta cheese that was to die for. Apparently, the duck was also the best some of my friends have ever tasted! I had the strozzapretti--homemade corkscrew pasta with pesto and zucchini. Unbelievably good. Do yourself a favor and try it. Honestly, everyone LOVED their meals, no question. And the server even brought me a dessert for my birthday with candles and everything--gratis! He was so attentive and thoughtful. Too bad I can't remember his name (damn those Il Gitanos and the birthday Champers that my friend gave me before heading over...) In any event, this little restaurant is near perfect, and I can't wait to go back again. The ambiance, the staff, the food, and the drinks were all superb. read more

Word to the wise: Perhaps it's not such a good idea to visit a restaurant on their second day open. I learned this the hard way when I showed up at Rucola in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The anticipation of the opening of this new spot that touts northern-Italian cuisine was palpable when I arrived on Friday to a swarm of patrons outside the door. Probably because it's the baby of alums of the Prime Meats, Death & Co., and Cafe Boulud "restaurant titan trifecta." And I fell for it. I even waited for over two hours to be seated, which I would never do! This time was an exception, as the hours pass pleasantly when you have a friend who works at a bar down the street and you're not yet famished. Cut to us merrily merging forces and sitting at a table for three at 10:15 pm. With some trifecta power of our own and a short listed offering of 5 plates and 2 desserts, it was only natural to order the whole menu. Turns out even that was not enough and we wound up having to double up on items. It also would have been considerate if they had mentioned one minor detail: They had no power! Excuse me? How could you confidently invite patrons to spend a pretty penny (yeah, it wasn't cheap) on what they think is a fully supported menu of food worth a 2-hour plus wait, and you don't have a functioning fridge and burner? Well it didn't go unnoticed, as our food left much to be desired - and we ordered everything! I will commend Rucola for the ambiance set by perfectly placed rustic wooden tables, romantic candle-lighting, and an extremely genial front of the house. Our server was genuinely bubbly and Julian Brizzi, managing partner and "name-taker" of the night, was all smiles and enthusiasm as he jotted our phone number and nonchalantly mentioned it's a 2-hour wait for 2 - which couldn't help beget the "don't call us, we'll call you" sentiment. If you still feel hungry after a meal out, there is a screw loose somewhere. I don't appreciate dishes overpriced for their portions, but can give a pass if the food is at the least thoughtful and tasty. But the leave-you- feeling-hungry, uninteresting, pricey fare doesn't jive with me. And this was Rucola in a nutshell. Two bottles of wine made this pill easier to swallow, but my party was still all too aware of our disappointment. We wound up with two meat and cheese plates - the second, one of those duplications that came at the end of the meal when we still needed more to put in our mouths. These were acceptably edible and as interesting as a charcuterie board might be, showcasing three of each, but in a portion that did not reflect the $19 a pop price. Move to the two salads on the menu that looked almost identical. One presented itself as an octopus salad, but had more tasteless arugula than the thread-thin fish. The other with radishes and dandelion greens was as robust and intricate as it sounds: not. Whatever else was in them to contribute some sort of flavor failed. It was unfortunate that the octopus was another repeat dish. But excitement abounded when the pasta plate approached, as surely this was fail-safe. We were so confident in this homemade fettuccine carbonara with ramps that we doubled up on this dish right from the start - only to be informed post-ordering they only had one left (hence the second, but unfulfilling helping of octopus salad.) Well, we found it wouldn't have been worth the carb consumption. A blessing in disguise? How do I know this pasta did not meet anyone's tongue in the kitchen? Because they would have dumped the whole batch had the overload of salt assaulted them as it did us. The resulting taste was akin to the all too familiar experience of merrily salting along when the loose cap of the shaker demonically flies off, a flood of salt crystals rushing out like a broken dam. When it comes to salting, a heavy hand can be a bad, bad thing - and it was. The only thing that was notable by comparison was the whole fish on the bone, decorated with clams and a simple lemon, oilve oil, and basil pesto. This was good as far as these things go, but nothing outstanding, as one might hope for with such a hefty price. An assorted cookie platter was not a comprehensive dessert by any stretch but the hodge podge sufficed as little sugary nibbles. The chocolate cake tasted like it was compliments of Betty Crocker, living up to the after-thought it probably was without an appearance menu. And the soupy rice pudding - ah, make that two. Oh right, hungry still - was the best of the three options, with a rhubarb compote that added a spruce of color if not a benign sweetness. Hunger plus mediocrity equals over $80 per person? So I guess we won't be doing that again - not unless I can be assured that all the electrical appliances are powered and there is a salt patrol on duty. Even with these things, the thought put into the dishes needs to be more deliberate, focused and creative. Not to mention better supported by substantial ingredients. read more

I think I am in love... I absolutely adore this place and would most def come back to try the rest of the menu. Tried the chef's selection (I know nothing special) but it was huge! There was 2 of us and it filled us up pretty good and we sort of regreted ordering another app + entree but it was worth stuffing ourselves full. Tried the veal speidini and it was delicious with the Rigatoni and parsnip side. My favorite would be the parsnip just because I loved parsnips... the Rigatoni was a bit too buttery but had a smooth texture that melted away in your mouth. Sadly did not get to try dessert as we were too full... I love the ceiling! read more

Went for a brunch with my girl friend and my baby in a stroller. The place is so cute, but the A/C wasn't working so it was a little too warm inside. Lunch menu is sandwiches and salads. Ordered slow roasted pork sandwich. I didn't check it comes with green tomato, that I can't eat as I don't eat spicy food, but overall it was delicious. Mimosa was okay, nothing special. We shared a pie, but I forgot which kind... I wish the gentleman was a little more attentive there were only 2 parties at that time and toward the end, I was eager to leave as I was sweating like a crazy person! read more

It was ok. Portions are on the smaller side. I'm not sure why this place has such great reviews on yelp.

Reliable, good food. Simple menu, creative offerings. Have been with the family multiple times and it's always good.

This is the place I picked for my bday romantic dinner. The food is simply amazing! My favorite dish is the stripped bass: no matter how they served it (I already had it in different combinations), it's just perfection read more

The kitchen and host should get 5 stars. The server however was absent the entire meal, didn't know anything about wine, never checked in on my guest and I and pretty dismissive even after I asked him for input regarding the menu. My friend and I came in and were greeted by the host who told us it would be approximately 45 minutes, but could take my name and number and call me when our table was ready. My friend and I went and grabbed a drink up the road and when we were called we were back within 10 minutes. Host took us to a nice table at the back of the restaurant next to the kitchen. I asked him for a crisp clean wine to go with the crew though, he said "our wines are on the menu" and then proceeded to read the parietal of the few whites they had. Mind you I didn't ask him to read me the menu, I can read the menu. What I asked for was a recommendation that went with one of your specific dishes. Whatever. I told him I was thinking about doing 3 courses unless he thought a better way. Anyways at the risk of making this the longest review ever, he was relatively condescending and pretty snotty while he took our order. I had to ask two different people for wine throughout the meal, and the only time we saw him again was when he dropped off the bill (after I gave my card to someone else.) I spent 15 years in "the biz" and realize that the last thing you want on a busy Thursday night is a talkative two-top (or a 6 top that has never been out to eat before). But dude, it's called the Hospitality Industry for a reason, not the "Don't inconvenience me by giving me money industry." read more

Consistently great. Cozy ambiance. Great service. Delicious and reasonably priced food. So fortunate to live in the same neighborhood as this establishment! read more

i've been curious about what was happening on this corner, which really feels like my corner, for months. secret fact: i secretly wished it were me opening up a bakery on bond but that's beside the point. not so secret fact: this place is delightful! i pretty much loved everything about it: loved the host, loved the waiter, loved the shoes, loved the bag. wait, where was i? but it's true: i did love this place. i adored the ball jar chandelier, felt cozily tucked into the brooklyn-ed out atmosphere, lost myself into the baked rigatoncini, and admired the balance of the arugula salad and dressing. that said, i think there's still room for improvement here. but, i trust this place will grow into itself well. read more

Our favorite neighborhood spot! This is my go-to place for quality and creative food and cocktails. Delicious farm-to-table options in farmhouse style space. It can get very cozy at the communal table and during peak hours, but worth it! read more

Pretty loud and tight atmosphere but great service and amazing food. The portions are small so don't bring a large appetite. It's best suited for a palette craving, in which they provide fresh and delicious options, artfully plated. read more

This place is a straight up GEM. So amazing in both service and food quality. The only downside is that they get booked to fast!

Love Rucola for its homemade, delicious, rustic-ish Italian food. I don't want to call it "traditional" because I'm not entirely sure what that means, plus it's subject to interpretation. So maybe classic is the right word. Anyway the food is great and unpretentious, and they've got some classy cocktails as well. Great place for a dinner with parents or a romantic date. I appreciate that the menu offers a nice variety without being overwhelmingly large, and much of the food is filling without being heavy. read more

amazing dinner, though i'm surprised how busy it was for a thurs night at 930p. i think it's the proximity to barclay center. anyway, we sat outside as it was a few decibels lower than the indoor dining area. it was a perfect setting. service was amazing. generally, it's hard to get any attn outside esp since there are only two tables, but someone checked up on us at least every 5 min to refill water and to see if we were ok. food was amazing as well. for two, we ordered - crudo of branzino. favorite dish of the night - coppo, finocchiona and sapore del piave. could've passed on the finocchiona but it wasn't terrible, just a lot of fennel. i did like the side of pickled fennels that came w the meats - tagliatelle. i didn't try this but my date said it was delicious, and ate it all. - roasted chicken: well flavored and juicy, though i'm not big on white meat dessert was delicious. chocolate pudding was overly decadent. but, INTERNET THERE WAS PIE. blueberry lavender for the night i was there. overall, an amazing restaurant located on a sleepy street. delicious food, unpretentious atmosphere. god, i love brooklyn. read more

Great place for groups as they take reservation for parties over 5 people. 9 if us went there for a birthday party. Food was good and service was amazing. I would suggest the cured meat and cheese appetizers for the group and the trout for entree. The honey and sea salt pie made my day! read more

I just moved to the hood and discovered Rucola on a nighttime walk and boy am I glad I did. The food here is stellar, seriously something to write home about. Everything I have tasted has been top notch and I've been here handful of times already (both brunch and dinner). The ambience is sweet, killer windows that look onto Bond and Dean. The pasta is perfect (even though there's only two regular pasta dishes and sometimes one special) I could eat it all day every day. The heirloom tomato burrata situation??? Let me tell you, I eat burrata everywhere I go, this may be the best I've ever had. I am giving it four stars because of the service. It's not super helpful and it takes 30+ minutes between starters and entrees (or so it has a majority of my times there). As a former server I know the number one thing you should never say to a customer is a hard "NO," there should always be some sort of suggestion or leveling, I don't get that here. Nonetheless, i will continue to go back because the food outweighs all of those things and if I could, I'd marry Rucola. If you don't live in the hood, IT'S WORTH THE JOURNEY TO GET HERE. read more