One word... Awesome !! From the food, the service and the atmosphere! Next time we visit Scotland it will be the first place we eat !

The food at Rustico is consistently good, something that can't be said for all all restaurants. It's Southern Italian/Sicilian so lots of dishes you won't see elsewhere and daily specials. My only criticisms would be thet deserts aren't as great as starters and main courses and service has changed, it used to be a more leisurely dining experience and now you are interrupted a lot and you feel like they are rushing you out. read more

I like and visit here two continuous two days. Good pasta, and I live white fish main course better, and then, reasonable price!! read more

Rustico Restaurant - Best pasta in Aberdeen!! - Italian Near Me - Aberdeen, ABE

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Aberdeen. Not your hardcore Italian food, but yes hits the southern Italian and Mediterranean taste pretty well. Daily specials are really great, once had a chicken and smoked ham meal that might have been the best food I ever had. The menu is diverse and has a wide variety. Pizzas are good, not the best but good nonetheless. Place is cosy and enjoyable, although I would've liked more light. One negative thing is that sometimes the smell when you first go in is not so great, although that smell is not always there, and sometimes it smells really tasty. Definitely recommend the place read more

Amazing good. Very friendly services. I had a glass of Sauvignon Cabernet, olives for starter, linguine la marinara for main. All very tasty and food potions. Hence I couldn't have the desert. The fish is just cooked to perfection. You know they have a good chef if the fish dish is not dry or over killed. You would be surprise how difficult to find a restaurant can do that. Rustica nailed it. All came to £22 which I don't think it's bad at all. Will return for sure. read more

Definitely one of the better italian dinners I've had in the UK, outside of London. A hearty italian meal, lasagne or a heavy ragu sauce can really make a difference to your state of mind, when all else is bleak, rainy, cold and windy. I had their cold cuts and house red to start - standard stuff, but the meats were fresh, and the wine wasn't bad. The lamb pasta in ragu sauce was very hearty, and the panacotta with berries was really good too. Servings are fair, and it was all quite reasonable. No complaints, except for the sodden walk home - that's why I'm taking a star off. read more

Came here for dinner with my boyfriend, my brother and sister in law for a Saturday night dinner. The ambience and decor were great, a really enjoyable atmosphere to have a meal in. My boyfriend and I shared bruschetta and calamari for a starter, both tasted fresh and were good portion sizes. For main I had the halibut which came with chilli and garlic spaghetti, it was absolutely delicious - full of delicate flavours. At £17.95 for a main course, this is a pricey option (pastas are much more reasonable, a range between £8-£12) but halibut is wonderful so it is worth it. They also have quite an extensive daily specials menu...I think there was 5 or 6 things on it, and I wanted all of them which is unusual for me. Finally, the wait staff were excellent - there was many of them - it felt like every time someone came to our table it was a new face, but they were smiling, helpful and efficient. The only negative i have to comment on is that the toilets upstairs were absolutely tiny and rather claustrophobic. For a restaurant of this size, I hope those aren't the only toilets they offer! read more

This is a fantastic place to eat out for any occasion. I ventured out here for a birthday meal and the only thing that disappointed me was the prices and the service. The meals were absolutely delicious when they finally arrived. It was an extremely busy saturday night and there was a rather large group of us so that probably had something to do with the service. I don't know if this is every night. The food was quite expensive but it was delicious to go with it so i could definately put up with the slow service. This is defiantely worth a visit if you want good food and have a few hours to spare read more

Had been here several times - brilliant service, lovely specials which I normally chose from and great pizza which they deliver! Nothing is too much trouble - they are always happy to change dishes to suit! Just note no pizzas available fri-sat! read more

Such a fantastic Italian restaurant, the food is beyond delicious, the staff are professional and efficient and the decor is beautiful. Wonderful authentic experience! read more

This is a really great place. It isn't often that a restaurant can provide good food and service -- but Rustico pulls it off. The Food: The dishes are a bit pricey (£20pp isn't uncommon) -- and the meatloaf is to die for. They don't serve a caccetori, which I found interesting. And they don't serve marinara with the calamari, which is always cooked to perfection (not overdone and rubbery, which is easy to do). The wine selection is good too -- a little pricey for the quality, but they've chosen the wines (and dishes) carefully and they are presented without being pretentious. To me this is the best part. Good food doesn't have to be snobby. It can be nice, yet casual. Tasty, and down-to-earth. The Service: No matter what you order, you're sure to get personalized service without a rush. I also like the environment, too, because it is cosy. I often bring dates here because it is easy to feel like it is just the two of you having a chat and being served by your very own staff. To me the tables feel as if they are in a small country home. It is that warm and cosy inside. Also, my conversation is never interrupted by wait staff at Rustico. This is a big deal to me as I'm often on dates at this place, trying to get to know a new friend. The service is really spectacular. Truly. Special notes: Make reservations on the weekends as it books up. Also, don't be afraid to show up last minute without reservations because though they do book up, there are often spots left open from no shows. But definitely make reservations if you can. read more

This place is amazing - we were a group of 30 on a Saturday night and every single one of us agreed on how incredible the food is! The lamb was succulent and tender, and the sauce on the chicken was heavenly. Service was fast and charming, despite the fact that we weren't the only large group in there. I really couldn't fault it. You won't regret trying it out. read more

Seems to be a favourite for many people. Have been here in big groups and found that it could take a while to get it together but once you got your food it was very nice. Prices are a bit high but good quality. read more

One of Aberdeens finer Italians. Good menu with some excellent specials. Service is friendly and efficient. It loses a few brownie points due to the prices which can sometimes seem fairly inflated. read more

Had a great meal here on our first night in town. Ate early on a Saturday, and the place was packed when we left. Lively, fun atmosphere. Excellent service. Veal Saltimbocca was excellent, and the lasagna, pork medallions, Branzino and salmon special got good reviews from our group as well. Well worth it - we'd definitely go back. read more

A spur of the moment decision took my wife and I here but will definitely be planning a return visit. The food, the service and the place were all excellent, can't wait till the next time. read more

a beautiful place, wonderful food and a nice atmosphere, it can be a bit pricey, but totally worth it for a special occasion. the staff are all well mannered and helpful, and as i already said the food is just awesome read more

After only hearing good things about this resturant i was a little disappointed with the service and the food was very oilly. Average read more

Just back from Rustico and on reflection it wasnt the experience I was expecting. After booking three weeks prior for two adults and one child, we were only told on arrival that there was no children's menu. Second to that our table was lopsided and made it a very uncofterble experience, I did however inform the waitress,and explained there was no point in relocating us,as it was very busy and my son was setteled. I had a very muffled sorry and an extra scoop of ice cream for my son, whitch was ovasally an attempted to compensate for my complaint.On leaving there was no response to my previous complaint, I was very disappointed overall and will not be back even if I was offered a free meal !! read more

Dear Sir or Madam, I write not to complain but to advise in the interests of your future customers. I seek no compensation; I have to say that I was very disappointed. I have eaten in a number of Italian restaurants in Aberdeen and beyond and I can honestly say that my Plat de Jour Chicken with courgettes,peppers, tomatoes etc was the worst dish I have ever had the misfortune to have tasted. The Chicken & Bacon was just acceptable - though it was 'tired' and overcooked. The vegetables were swimming in cooking oil and some - especially the potatoes - were virtually inedible as they were simply saturated. I fully understand that the intention was al dente; however, the whole dish was overwhelmed and the cooking incompetent. You may ask: Why did you not complain at the time? We paid the bill without comment. The answer is simple: on the basis of personal recommendations, we chose Rustico for our celebratory lunch over other venues (We considered The Tippling House, Poldinos - where we have eaten on numerous occasions - and other more 'up-market' venues.) Price was not an issue - as you would understand on this occasion. I chose not to complain primarily because we were there to celebrate my son's graduation. To complain would have been to compromise the good feeling which I felt was the most important aspect of the occasion. So why write? I do not seek - indeed would not accept compensation. I shall not be eating with you again and shall not recommend Rustico's to others. I write simply to ensure that this matter is brought to the attention of whomsoever was responsible for the dish and to advise that in its present form it is unacceptable. Yours sincerely, David E Johnston read more

Really nice Italian restaurant in the centre of Aberdeen. Good for dinners and lunches.

us an update I would just like to mention that the toilets on the 3rd floor were very clean!

Incredibly great food in authentic Italian atmosphere. The pork medallions were to die for and the flavours were so beautiful I nearly ordered the main course again just to experience the taste!! However I had to try the tiramasu and wow what a dish. The service was impeccable and the only reason I did not give 5 stars was it was a little pricey with a bottle of reasonable merlot at over £22 and the whole meal at over £73 for 2 people. read more

rustico is an excellent italian staurant located in central aberdeen which is handy to get to. the food in here is excellent and has all the usual traditional dishes that you would expect from any italian restaurant but this one offers more adventurous dishes as well. there are always specials on here as well and the prices tend to be not bad for the amount of food that is on the plate. the staff are always very efficint slick and friendly with their service and thoroughly deserve a tip. this is a great choice of place for either a group of friends or for a date. read more

This restaurant is the most welcoming, helpful and obliging my husband and I have been in in Scotland and the food was so good I just cannot put it into words and cannot wait to return. You must book as it is always full. read more

Been meaning to drop some stars on this place for a while. Each time I visit the food is always great with a wide array of Italian cuisine. However it's the steaks that keep me coming back each time. This is in my top three for a perfectly cooked medium steak in Aberdeen. Staff are very friendly also. One star knocked off for the uncomfortable seating and the fact that you can't tip the staff if paying by card. read more