Cancel

Open app

Search

Rustic 21 Bistro

4.8 (181 reviews)
Closed Closed

Order Rustic 21 Bistro Takeout or Delivery

Rustic 21 Bistro Photos

Business Info

RUSTIC 21 BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Trendy
Intimate
Romantic

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Rustic 21 Bistro

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Braised short rib in madeira sauce over parmesan risotto
Didi N.

We decided to try this restaurant for my husband's birthday. It's such a pleasant and elegant restaurant with cute decor! Kind of like a first date atmosphere. The restaurant was super clean and our waiter was nice and attentive. We ordered the following: Appetizer - Torresmo (Crispy pork belly with smoked guava sauce and lime) - 7/10 - The pork belly was salty, crispy, and had lots of flavor but it was a tad dry. The star was the guava sauce! It was sweet, smokey and paired so well with the pork belly. There was not enough lime and the pieces we had were dry and not juicy. We could barely get juice out of them. Regardless, the appetizer was good. A bit heavy though on the stomach. Entrees: Costela ao Molho Madeira com Risotto de Parmesão (braised beef short rib with madeira sauce over parmesan risotto) - 8/10 - The short rib was super tender and fell off the bone! It was pretty hefty piece too and plenty of meat for the dish. The flavors were good but I didn't really like the taste of Madeira wine (personal preference). The parmesan risotto was really delicious, creamy, and had a strong cheesy taste! Reminded me of elevated mac and cheese and it went so well with the braised short rib. Picanha Rustica (steak served with fried rice with bacon, eggs, onion, and potato stick, chimichurri sauce, and fried yuca - 8.7/10 - my husband had this and he enjoyed it very much. I had a bite of his steak and it was cooked perfectly, medium rare. The fried yuca was hot, crispy, light, and airy. The chimichurri sauce was so fresh and went well with the well seasoned steak. I tried the fried rice and it was delightful as well. We would definitely get this dish again. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and the food was delicious. A bit pricey but the quality was great. I personally won't get the braised short ribs again because it was a bit wine flavored heavy but if you're into wine sauces, you would absolutely love it! Service was good and we were taken care of. Can't wait to try other things on the menu!

Escondidinho
Mike S.

I first off have to thank Yelp for helping me find out about Rustic 21 because I next would have noticed it in the shopping plaza it's in because I'm never in that area, and next I really have to thank the staff of Rustica 21 for an amazing meal. So far the best meal I have had of the year! We came in for lunch but I know I would be ordering a lot and ordering off the main menu not just the lunch menu. I started off with the Lemon Lime Caipiroska. I had never had this before but it was on of if not the most refreshing cocktails I have ever had. It tasted like the most fresh Gatorade I have ever had. On a hot sunny day there is no limit to how many of these I could have. We of course also ordered appetizers and we went with the Escondidinho and the Torresmo. Both were great. The Escondidinho is the basically the best Shepherd's Pie you have ever had but with even more flavor. The Torresmo was some of the best Crispy Pork Belly I have ever had. Both of these appetizers are must orders. Now for my entree... this was tough to pick for sure because they all sounded so good but I had to go with the Costela ao Molho Madeira com Risotto de Parmesão which is Braised beef short rib with madeira sauce served with Parmesan Risotto. Let me tell you. This might have been the best Short Ribs and Parmesan Risotto I have ever had. The Short Ribs was huge and so tender and saucy. It just broke apart with a folk and melted in your mouth. The Risotto so cooked perfectly and was a burst of flavor with each bite. Again best meal of 2026 so far for sure. Now the problem is there is still so much I want to try because everything looks great but I also can't stop thinking of everything we had got during this trip. I am just going to have to come to Rustic 21 a couple times a year to get all my fixin's.

Costela Bovina com Risotto De Parmesão
Rachelle S.

Such a quaint and beautiful restaurant. If you go on a weekend be sure to have reservations. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We tried a multitude of dishes, even dessert, and not one missed a beat. Only complaint is that I took so long to try out Rustic 21. I cannot wait for round two and trying more dishes at this beautiful little secret.

Escondidinho de Carne Seca
Ashley T.

Wow, wow, wow! My husband and I made a reservation for lunch on a Saturday and walked right in and set down. We ordered most of the appetizers all of which I would absolutely order again! The Torresmo (crispy pork belly) was melt in my mouth heavenly! We also ordered the Escondidinho (shepherd's pie) it was interesting, full of flavor, not my favorite but I would order it again. The other appetizer we ordered was the Pao de queijo (cheesy bread) incredible! I also ordered the pear salad, I'm not sure I could have made a meal out of it but to split it was perfect! For my meal I ordered the Lasanha a Bolonhesa it was good but it's the only thing I don't think I would order right away next time. There was a lot going on in the dish but it wasn't packed with flavor like I wanted it to be.

Russ R.

We had lunch at a place we've been meaning to go to for quite a while now: Rustic 21 Bistro. They're located on the west side of Southside Blvd, right between Beach and Touchton. We started with the Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread). This was a known quantity for us having had it at many Brazilian steakhouses. I just love this type of bread. It never tastes like much of anything at first. Then the more you chew the butter, salt and cheese just seem to come to life. I ordered the Estrogonfe Frango which is a take on chicken strogonoff. The pieces of chicken were great quality and juicy. The sauce was very close to a vodka sauce but seemed to have an earthy flavor to it, which the mushrooms added to. I didn't love the white rice on its own but liked it a lot after adding the sauce to it. The chips on the side look like standard kettle chips but they're not. They're super thin and slightly crispy. Really unique chips, IMO. My wife had the File de Frango A Parmegiana which is a take on chicken parm. She thought it was a very unique take on a very familiar dish. She really liked the breading because it was light and crunchy. The tomato sauce was also unique in that it was more acidic than regular tomato sauce, in a good way. She said the noodles and Alfredo sauce were both lighter than usual again, in a good way. We were curious about Italian based dishes in a Brazilian restaurant so we did some digging. We found out that Chef Rodrigo Demarco was born in Brazil but also has a culinary background in Italian. So that's how we ended up with these unique takes from different backgrounds. Very cool, in our opinon.

Caipiroska (Grape)
Marllie P.

What a great place to have a nice dinner! We were celebrating 2 birthdays and they were able to accommodate our large party with a reservation called weeks in advance. The food and drinks were excellent and our waiter was very attentive. The chef even visited our table to chat. This cozy restaurant is located in a shopping plaza off Southside Blvd and can be easily missed but they had a full house the night we went and I can see why. I can't wait to come back!

Petit Gateau de Dulce de Leche
Charlie Z.

We came here on a whim but totally blown away. Everything was amazing! We got two appetizers, the cheese bites and and the pork skins. Tasty! I got the Estrogonofe de Frango. The chicken was flavorful and creamy, the rice was fluffy. The homemade chips were light and perfect with the sauce. Save room for the dessert because Petit Gateau de Dulce de Leche is amazing! The pecan Icecream crunch with the warm dulce de leche cake is so good! The chef came out to our table, really polite and made sure we enjoyed all of our food. The restaurant was quiet and spacious perfect for date night or family or girls night.

Picanha Top Sirloin
Jeana L.

My friends and I had a good day with dinner at Rustic 21 Bistro. The restaurant's rustic decor was amazing and the staff were friendly and attentive. We were there at the earlier time of dinner so luckily the restaurant wasn't busy, yet. The Brazilian-inspired menu had many great options. I ordered the Picanha Top Sirloin, cooked medium rare, and it was exceptional. The steak was amazing and very tender, tasty and juicy. The biro-biro rice, tomato salsa, and fried yuca were delicious accompaniments. The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was later busy. We had such a great time that we stayed until closing time. The staff was still amazing and still attentive despite us being there for quite some time. The restroom was very clean. Just to note, be prepared to spend more than $35, as this place is quite in the higher price scale. I would love to return and try more of their menu items.

Rich H.

After catching an early‑morning matinee of the new Superman movie, we headed to Rustic21 Bistro on Southside Boulevard for lunch. It's a cute Brazilian spot tucked in a nondescript shopping center I've driven past hundreds of times without noticing. We began with Pão de Queijo, the classic cheese bread. Made with tapioca flour, these little chewy cheese jewels arrived hot and steamy, perfect alongside our next appetizer. That second appetizer was Caldinho de Feijão, a black bean soup served with bacon and crispy onions. Deep, earthy flavors simmered in the bowl. I dipped a piece of the cheese bread into the soup, and suddenly something delicious felt a little magical. For my main course I chose Costela ao Molho Madeira com Risotto de Parmesão--braised short rib in a creamy Parmesan risotto. They even served a steak knife, but you won't need it. The meat pulled easily apart with my fork. The risotto was perfectly cooked, creamy with just enough chew. The short rib was a touch over‑seasoned while the risotto was a bit under‑seasoned, but when you combined a shred of rib, a spoon of risotto, and a ribbon of Madeira sauce, it created a flawlessly seasoned bite that felt rich and balanced. My wife had the Lasanha à Bolonhesa--handmade noodles layered with béchamel, Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, and in Rustic21's signature twist, slices of ham. It was a thoughtful addition I didn't know I needed. Rustic21 feels like a beautiful, honest representation of Brazilian food and hospitality. If your Brazilian experience is limited to Fogo de Chão or Texas de Brazil, this is a breath of fresh air worth seeking out. 4 Stars -- Warm, satisfying, and thoughtfully executed, with a few perfect bites that linger long after the plate is empty.

Cheese bread
Mitchell M.

A quaint little place. Recommend by my sister and brother-in-law. Came over with them to celebrate my wife's birthday. Located off Southside Blvd in a strip mall just past Beach blvd. They do take reservations and it does get rather busy for dinner. Not a huge amount of tables here so plan accordingly before you come. Started out with the fried Tapioca squares and pepper jelly. Delicious. Brazilian cheese bread and a side of freshly made potato chips. All were delicious. Main dish was the Picanha Top Sirloin. It was cooked as ordered perfectly. Served with Biro-biro rice which I thought was a weird combination and fried yuca fries. Both were delicious just not a great combination but wanted to try something different. My wife got the lasagna, Bolognese. Which again was different given we were at an inspired Brazilian restaurant. She said it was delicious. I would rate it excellent for flavors but odd on main dish offerings. Overall we had a great experience and the food was prepared perfectly. Not a huge menu so I would expect a pretty well prepared meal.

Cheese breads
Kristy K.

Stopped in for lunch this week when I was nearby. The strip mall the restaurant is in is certainly no indicator for what's inside! The restaurant is decorated very nicely. Service from Samira was friendly, helpful and warm. She helped me choose my dish and she was so right. I got the small order of cheese breads and the Croque Rustic. Both were so decadent and delicious. There was no room for dessert but I literally want to try all of them. I will definitely be returning for that!

Pastelzinho de Frango Com Catupiry
Sarah M.

We've been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally made it in and it was worth the wait. We made reservations which may be needed since the dining area is pretty small. It is well decorated with a romantic feel. Would be a great spot for a nice night out or a casual dinner with friends. Food and service were equally great. We started with the chicken empanadas and pork belly. Both were well prepared and very flavorful. We chose the beef short ribs and Picanha top sirloin. Both were delicious but the short rib won the prize for the night. We'll definitely be back!

Picanha Top Sirloin
Aliyah S.

Wowwww!!!! This place is freaking amazing! Had an impromptu date night and ended up at this beautiful intimate restaurant! The food is IMMACULATE! We were blown away by the flavors of everything we ate. I ordered the short rib with risotto and I will go on record and say that is the most tender short rib I have ever had in a restaurant! It was delicious! My boyfriend had the picanha top sirloin and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. This place is a must for anyone who enjoys amazing food!

See all

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Tom A.
0
15
0

1 year ago

Food was incredible. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be returning!

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Gareth C.
176
24
1

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

The best food I've ever had, the nicest waitress, and it was super clean. I would definitely recommend this.

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of Mark O.
25
141
257

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

I highly recommend this gem, excellent food, service and ambiance. Will definitely return. 10/10

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ana B.
3
14
1

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of John M.
551
15
7

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mike J.
2
42
16

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Yelp Y.
0
69
219

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Food and service is good but, they add an automatic 18% to large parties. For this reason I will not be back.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

The food is amazing and you can tell they care and deliver a great experience every time!!

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy B.
0
17
9

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy T.
0
34
2

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

The food and service were great. We love the pork belly appetizer. I had the braised beef short ribs and it was tender and tasty.

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Samira D.

Samira D.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 4 of 5

Ask the Community - Rustic 21 Bistro

You might also consider

Whiskey Cake Jacksonville - Whiskey Cake:
sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream

Whiskey Cake Jacksonville

4.1(221 reviews)
2.3 miSouthside
$$

We wanted to have lunch at someplace new. Since my husband is a whiskey lover he wanted to check…read morethis place out. It's a free standing restaurant in the St. John's Shopping Center. We were immediately impressed when we went in; lots of dark wood and a long bar with shelves and shelves of spirits. There were mostly bourbons and whiskeys. They even had a rolling ladder so bartenders could reach top-shelf bottles. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table on a Saturday for lunch. The time went by quickly and we were seated at a small wooden table. Our server, Erin, approached us quickly and took our drink orders. I ordered a Blue Moon and my husband had the WC Old-Fashioned. It was made with Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon and he said it was quite good. ($13). For food; I had the Rooster Royale which was a fried chicken sandwich with pickles and hot honey BBQ sauce. It was $16.50, and one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! Even the bun was delicious! I'd planned on only eating half; but I ended up eating it all because it was so good. I also had the homemade chips which were yummy too. My husband had the Reuben which was $19. He said it was really tasty and full of meat. He commented that it didn't get "mushy" or fall apart. He had the crispy potatoes as his side and he raved about those too. We really enjoyed our meal at Whiskey Cake and would definitely return. The only drawback I can think of is that they don't seem to have very many healthy lo-cal options.

We came here today for my goddaughter's graduation celebratory lunch. Having never been here I was…read morenot sure what the menu options would be or what to expect. First I have to commend Christina, who was our server. A table of eight, she managed us with such grace, professionalism, and outstanding service! With a constant smile on her face, she asked us open questions and was very attentive. Not once did I have to ask for an iced tea refill because she was staying on top of it! The menu, though short with options did have a creative variety. We all tried the cinnamon roll, which I have to say was beyond, and I do mean beyond outstanding. In fact, it was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had with the toasted pecans and the sauce. WOW!! I ended up with the pancakes and eggs, and the eggs were cooked perfectly! The pancakes were were thick and had good flavor. It was a little overcooked for what I prefer, but overall, it was very good. Looking at the other options of what friends were having the food looked amazing. I am not a bacon eater, but one of our table mates had a bacon dish that she said was phenomenal. I will definitely be back

Photos
Whiskey Cake Jacksonville - TAVERN BURGER:
brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

TAVERN BURGER: brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

Whiskey Cake Jacksonville - Chicken & Cheese Melt:
roasted chicken, peppered bacon, fontina cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, roasted shallot mayo, sourdough

Chicken & Cheese Melt: roasted chicken, peppered bacon, fontina cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, roasted shallot mayo, sourdough

Whiskey Cake Jacksonville - Fish 'N Chips:
wild Alaskan cod, beer batter, dill crumble, Sazerac barrel aged malt vinegar, hand-cut fries, remoulade

See all

Fish 'N Chips: wild Alaskan cod, beer batter, dill crumble, Sazerac barrel aged malt vinegar, hand-cut fries, remoulade

The Red Lei Lounge - Jet Pilot cocktail. The overproof rums pack a pleasant punch with the juices.

The Red Lei Lounge

4.3(28 reviews)
2.6 miSouthside
$$

Immaculate. Stunning. Great Vibes. Stumbled upon this some…read moreIG posts , took a chance and walked in. While reservations are required, Laura the owner , was gracious enough to let us get transported to this wonderful place you see here. First off, this place is everything! The details from ceiling to wall to all the fixtures, it's very immersive, you are in the islands sir or ma'am! Goodbye Jacksonville! We were seated up front where performer Kalani Rose set the mood and infused the air with her lovely voice. The tempo was upbeat, the volume was just right, allowing for intimate conversation and lively chatter alike. Great for date nights and group outings. We ordered food including Aloha Sliders, Huli Huli Wings , and Furikake Fries. Food was good, would've loved more of the glaze on the mini burgers tho! The drinks we ordered included Mai Tai (rum based w/ orange ) and Halekulani (bourbon with pineapple orange and lemon) , these were delicious. A bit on pricey side but strong! But, you're paying for the presentation and the atmosphere! If you've ever been to the old tiki lounge off baymeadows from years past, this one is much better! The entire staff is so cool. Like really chill. Hubby and I really enjoyed our visit here! I'll bring the ladies next time!

I tasted a few items at a Yelp and event the Spam rice and the BBQ slider…read more Sliders 4.5 stars! Delicious, the star of the show. They had a pineapple salsa on them and the flavors were so perfect together. Non alcoholic it was an acquired taste I'd give it a 4 sweet but not to sweet. Spam rice was about a 2, it was salty for me. I wasn't too much of a fan. Will return to check out the ambiance.

Photos
The Red Lei Lounge - Slider

Slider

The Red Lei Lounge - Stage

Stage

The Red Lei Lounge - Tiki bar stage for performers

See all

Tiki bar stage for performers

Prati Italia - Small spaghetti and meatballs

Prati Italia

4.0(424 reviews)
2.5 miSouthside
$$

Kayla took excellent care of us at the bar. We arrived early for happy hour and enjoyed a near…read moreempty bar! They don't open until 4:30pm and we were there before 5pm. I wanted to see if any of the happy hour bar bites peaked my interest- and yes they did, until I found out my cursed allergy prevented me from enjoying most of the options. We ordered cocktails and the cheesy garlic bread. I cannot have their marinara sauce- that takes out a lot at an Italian restaurant. I did have my eye on the short rib, it came highly recommended. Cocktails- I had the happy hour Prati Mule with bourbon and then an old fashioned after- both were delicious, that old fashioned was made right. John ordered a beer and was very happy. John got The Godfather pizza, I went for that short rib. John's take- best pizza he has ever eaten! Whoa- that's huge. He's currently eating his leftovers. I was so excited for the short rib I missed that it was over polenta. I would have preferred mashed potatoes- but that just meant I ate every single carrot- omg, so yummy and almost all of the beef- again, perfectly cooked, great flavor and fork soft- hmmmm. I love a tender, forkful of cow. Next time, get a table and I'm going to try the scallops! Or maybe something alfredo. We'll see, but I will be back! Ooohh- management, you need more bourbon cocktails on the seasonal menu! I just missed the bacon bourbon cocktail- but the new one had none.

The perfect birthday dinner spot! This is my favorite place to get crispy Brussels sprouts…read more Everything is always delicious, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. It can get a bit busy, but the amazing food and ambiance make it worth it. The staff is always incredibly sweet and truly makes you feel cared for. One time, my family came here with our cousin, who is autistic. We were seated in the back room, where the sound echoed and was a little loud. The manager approached us and offered to move us to a quieter area of the restaurant, and even offered to provide headphones for my cousin. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had at a restaurant, especially considering that dining out can be challenging if the environment is too overstimulating. I love seeing inclusivity in restaurants, and this encounter will forever be one of my sweetest core memories. Thank you, Prati!

Photos
Prati Italia - Front entrance

Front entrance

Prati Italia - Godfather Pizza

Godfather Pizza

Prati Italia - Shrimp Gnocchi

See all

Shrimp Gnocchi

Dolce Vita Modern Italian - bruchetta

Dolce Vita Modern Italian

3.6(71 reviews)
1.3 miSouthside

Ate there for the second time last night. This time we dined inside and loved the music and…read moreambience.., but most importantly the food was even better than last time. You have to get the bruschetta as an appetizer. My sons and I had the soup for an appetizer and loved it. My wife had a house salad that was delicious with a homemade garlic vinaigrette. I had the chicken Marsala which was amazing with the house cab I was drinking and my wife had the chicken francese limone. Very tender and flavorful. My son had the lasagna and the other one carbonara with chicken added. They both loved it. The only slight complaint is it took quite awhile for the entrees to come out, the same thing that happened the time we went before. However the service from Joanna, the ambience and the incredible flavors from everything we ordered merit 5 stars.

We arrived at 5:15 and the experience never really picked up from there. From the moment we walked…read morein, the service felt rushed and indifferent--no warm welcome, no effort to make us feel like guests. It set the tone for the rest of the evening. Drinks were underwhelming and slow to arrive, lacking both balance and presentation. The food itself was disappointing: flavors were flat, portions unremarkable, and nothing stood out as authentically Italian or thoughtfully prepared. Overall, the service was basic at best orders were taken and delivered, but that's about where the attention ended. For a restaurant that presents itself as an Italian dining experience, it fell short across service, drinks, and food. I do not recommend and will not return.

Photos
Dolce Vita Modern Italian
Dolce Vita Modern Italian - Pork osobuco

Pork osobuco

Dolce Vita Modern Italian - Caprese

See all

Caprese

Rustic 21 Bistro - brazilian - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...