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    Rustico

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RUSTICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Joy K.

    Rustico's has been in business for many years and is a well known favorite of locals. The food is authentic Italian made with fresh ingredients. The star of the meal is their freshly baked bread. It's light and fluffy with a light crust. On my latest dine in experience I had the chicken piccata over angel hair pasta. The sauce was lemony with the saltiness of the capers. A simple entree that I couldn't get enough of and cleaned my plate! I have had many meals at events that were catered by Rustico's. I have always been impressed with how well they did with maintaining good quality meals at these catered events. About a year ago I joined a luncheon with a big group held at Rustico's. Unfortunately, the food at this event was not that great. Oh well. I'm still a fan. Service is great. Prices are reasonable. Rustico remains a favorite of mine for a simple and favorable Italian meal.

    Amy C.

    Wednesday, 12-10-2025: It's been years since I was here. It has much improved! We met here with our very good friends for lunch. Our server, Jessilyn, greeted us warmly and took great care of us. Our friends opted to eat out on the patio since we were basking in nice, warm weather. Thankfully it's covered by canvas but we had to make some moves as the sun was bearing down in some places. It would be nice if they had a solid cover with ceiling fans! The patio was festively decorated for Christmas. Jessilyn promptly brought out hot, fresh bread with olive oil/balsamic vinegar for dipping. So good! I chose the Chicken Piccata while hubby opted for the Baked Ziti. Food came out in a timely manner. Both of our meals were delicious & satisfying. We shared their savory Tiramisu. Our friends enjoyed their respective dishes except for a shrimp dish that was found to be too soupy. Food was good and company was enjoyable! We would definitely return!

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    Pat M.

    Hands down, one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. The Mamma Anna has garlic sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke, asparagus, oregano, and romano. The flavor was incredible! When we arrived, Saturday at 2 pm, the restaurant was empty so we had the place to ourselves. Soon after arriving, patrons started to flood in. We ordered 2 18" pizzas (Mamma Anna and California BBQ Chicken) but the kitchen made the smaller size. No worries - we were told to eat the smaller ones and they made the right size ones free for us to take home! A very nicely decorated interior with lots of seating. If you haven't already, you should give this restaurant a try!

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    Glo B.

    We had a dual birthday celebration here midweek for a party of 12. Food was great, service excellent. Hadn't been here for years but will def be back.

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    Cowboy D.

    Love this unique establishment that makes the neighborhood fell like Home. Best Italian place

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    Brian K.

    First time here to this establishment. They provided fresh bread with oil and vinegar dressing. The food here is very flavorful and the service that was provided was exceptional.

    Wendy Z.

    Service was good she was so sweet. We tried the Penne Arrabbiata and the cheese ravioli, but both had the exact same sauce, so it felt repetitive. Really felt Disappointed about the taste. We would've ate better at Olive Garden which is not a place I frequent. And yeah, that pizza was a greasy, garlic overload. Def don't get the Mama .. whatever it's called. We both did not finish our main course which really is telling. Red Sangria was a 10/10. Reminded me of when I lived in Trastevere ! But unfortunately $110 for us not to like any of the food ... the sad part is i definitely was excited for the dessert and just ended up forgetting all about it.

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    Emily M.

    My husband and I came in without reservation on Valentine's Day. They seated us within 15 minutes in a beautiful decorated area with a lovely vibe!!!! Roses every, romantic music, dimmed lighting, special menu! We were pleasantly surprised, being this was our first time dining here. Our server was very kind and provided fine service. The food was warm and delicious, as were the drinks! Love this place so much and already looking forward to our next date night here.

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    Theresa S.

    First timers here. We like to eat dinner early so we showed up around 4PM on a Saturday. Looked like 2 other tables seated. We were greeted and sat promptly. Server took our drink orders. I got sangria, and my husband got Sauvignon Blanc. They shortly came out with fresh bread and dipping in the oil and with some like vinegar, which was really good. Our starter was the calamari - it was very good . I had the mushroom risotto and my husband had the Chicken Marsala not overly impressed with either main dish.

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    Jillian S.

    I really enjoy this place. The service is some of the best in the area. I have enjoyed the pasta dishes and their sauces the most. Their pizzas weren't my preference but that's fine, we will enjoy fresh pasta when visiting. We have been many times over with our family of four. But the first time we tried this place was with friends and their young kids, close in age to ours. My friend even commented how good they were with kids, which was a small worry before getting there. The ambiance is casual but really, more elevated. It's cozy in the more intimate sense. This would be a great restaurant for a first date or date night. So we were a little concerned about our kids. But we didn't need to be at all because our server was super sweet to the kids and my friend even commented afterwards the same sentiment and that she would come back just for that. We have. Many times. We enjoy the food and the atmosphere here. The service has always been great as well. Never a bad experience.

    Calamari is one of the best around. Very light on breading.  The homemade focaccia bread is great as well.
    M G.

    I haven't been here in probably 10 to 15 years. I just forgot about this place but happy that I returned. The calamari is very good and the homemade focaccia bread is awesome - just as I remembered. I will be back.

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    Anthony P.

    We have driven past this place many many times. Read a few reviews and decide to give it a try. Some of the negative reviews gave me pause but overall the reviews were good. Decided to take my wife here as we love real Italian pasta. First impression was WoW... I felt like I was transported to a real Italian restaurant. I would have fell over if I saw Mama in the kitchen. The ambience and decor was so deep and rich we were just in awe! The hostess was polite but the server was GREAT!! She was attentive and pleasant. She had recommendations at the ready. I ordered the Penne Arrabiata and my wife ordered the Baked Ziti. We were given fresh baked bread with oil and red wine vinegar. The bread tasted fresh and was so so good. Both dishes were made to perfection. The flavors were amazing. Lastly we ordered the New York Cheesecake. Now most places say New York Cheesecake but give you Sara Lee Cheesecake. This was New York Cheesecake... thick with a nice buttery graham crust and drizzled with chocolate. Overall ---- 5+ Stars if you're looking for a great Italian restaurant... you must go here. Yes, it will cost a bit but I believe it's well worth it!!! We will definitely make this a weekly date lunch or date night!!

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    Lauri L.

    We stopped by Saturday night after a wine tasting and were surprisingly seated right away. On the way in we walked past a cute patio area I was interested in, but it was just a little too cool for that unfortunately. Someone quickly brought us a carafe of ice water, and it wasn't long before bread and an oil/vinegar dip were brought to the table. The bread was good, even though there wasn't a lot of the dipping oil. Our food came out pretty quickly and was good. I got the chicken carciofe, which I hadn't had before. It was good, but it was even better left over, as silly as that sounds. It came with scalloped potatoes and fresh vegetables. The potatoes felt like a misnomer. It looked like they were served with an ice cream scoop and resembled mashed potatoes. That said, they had lots of flavor. Overall we had a good experience. I'd love to check out their patio in the spring!

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    Ask the Community - Rustico

    How many people does your party room hold and what would the cost be to rent out?

    Our Cellar Room for private dining can accommodate approximately 40 people. Please call for pricing, 951-698-5151.

    Do you have gluten-free pasta or pizza menu items?

    Yea they do.

    Do you serve pasta or pizza?

    Yes, they serve pasta and pizza. Whichever one you pick from Lasagna to Ziti or Pepperoni to Calzone is great!

    Can we bring our own wine? If yes, how much is the corkage fee?

    I would just call them and find out.

    Do they still accept restaurant.com certificates?

    Marie yes we do when available. We do not accept them on weekends and holidays.

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