RustiCucina

Came in for dinner and was not disappointed. We enjoyed our caprese and the fired zucchini blossom appetizers. Pasta dishes were excellent and the lamb shank was nice and tender. Wine selection was good, with prices so suit different budgets. Saw another table order the cheese wheel pasta and had it prepared by their table which is very interesting and entertaining to watch. Will definitely be back when in the area.

We came here for Mother’s Day late brunch. Because I worked until 1pm, so we booked the reservation at 3pm. I glad we didn’t come here at rush hour, it was very quiet, wide space and comfortable, especially we had baby in stroller. They had a Mother’s Day’s menu, it was pretty nice, we ordered the cheese wheel pasta, fried burrata, calamari and Caesar salad, plus lemon cello cake for dessert. Everything is pretty delicious, especially the Burrata, calamari and Caesar salad. The cheese wheel pasta is nice but I hope the truffle flavor can be stronger, and the pasta they used is fettuccine, I think I prefer angel hair or spaghetti better. The dessert is so so, it’s too sweet for me and the taste is kinda too normal. Comparing to the price. They can do a little better. The service is pretty good at the beginning but a little slow at the end because not a lot of customers so there’s only one waitress. She checked on us regularly but we still need to wait a while for water, check and other services.

Stopped in after visiting the San Diego Zoo because I was craving pasta. RustiCucina did not disappoint. We had two types of pasta the garlic bread and the Brussels sprouts. All were delicious and the portions were perfect!

Very kind, welcoming and attentive service and a cozy no-frills atmosphere. My food was tasty; by no means the best Italian I’ve had, but got the job done. However the pasta and sauce came out cold :(. It was not busy in the restaurant when that happened, which makes me a bit hesitant to return (purely from an opportunity cost standpoint), but overall the experience was still good.

Celebrated my 24th birthday here. Everything was perfect from service to food. Vodka pasta was delicious, as well as the filet mignon. Only complaint was the Cacio e Pepe had wayyy too much pepper.

We celebrated my niece's birthday. We had a great time. The place is nice and clean. Service is great. All the servers are friendly and attentive. All the dishes that we ordered are flavorful and delicious. We were very satisfied and we highly recommend this restaurant.

Ashley the bartender was amazing and made a great drink. Enrico was our server and was very patient with our large group. Jessica is An amazing hostess and deserves a raise . The truffle fries were amazing

Went to Rusticucina tonight and had the best experience. Not only was the place beautiful but the experience overall was gratifying. We were greeted as soon as I came in with a friendly face and was kindly told how much my wait time would be as it was a extremely busy. I was seated before my actual wait time which was a pleasant surprise and our waitress quickly came for our drink order and brought us water as well. The staff is very efficient and friendly and kindly explained different options on food and was patient enough with us to explain the specials and their favorite dishes considering how busy it was. Alvin and Ashley were extremely helpful in overall with recommendations in drinks and food as well as very friendly, their service was greatly appreciated and I’m sure the rest of the customers appreciated them too as I observed that everyone was receiving the same excellent service. The staff made us feel as part of the family and we appreciate every single one of them.

Good evening, This restaurant delivers consistently an elegant experience from the decor to the food. I highly recommend trying whatever pasta is being served from the cheese wheel and their braised rib. It's a perfect place for a date night and the staff is professional. All waiters and waitresses attend to your needs and ensure your food is brought to the table within a timely manner. Highly recommend and suggest to everyone!

Everything was so delicious! Marcelo was a great and jolly server! It was the prefect setting for my friend's birthday. Will definitely come again!

Food was very yummy and service was prompt. Will definitely come back! Wine recommendation was perfect and the patio was very nice.

Rusticucina is a great place for a date night!! we love the vibe with all the plants and the lights i do think they changed the portion of a couple things like the calamari and the cannoli but the taste of everything was all really great! absolutely loved both of our drinks as well as our pastas I'll be back Note: My fork was dirty but I just got another set of utensils

I came here for happy hour and for half off pasta and drink specials, it's hard to find a better deal for such a hearty meal in the area! The happy hour deal includes all the pasta options and you can even add some protein as well. Service is friendly and they get orders out pretty quick too. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving pasta and drinks for happy hour!

Honestly this place is extremely average and I don't think I'll be returning. The prices are high with average-tasting food. The service is okay. I came here for a friend's birthday and I was disappointed because the descriptions on the menu looked delicious. I ordered: Truffle fries (4.5/5) - This was my favorite part of the meal, so crispy and the sauce was yummy. Garlic Bread (2/5) - This was okay... I wish the bread was warm and had crispy edges. Short Rib Pasta (2/5) - I had really high expectations for this dish but it was extremely oily and overall too heavy.

Came here on a Friday for a friend's birthday. It was easy and plenty to get rezys on open table. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The place was also warm and inviting, they had inside and patio seating. I got the short rib with truffle cream and it was rich and tasty!

This place was absolutely amazing! The service was great and the lasagna was even better, it actually melted in my mouth. 10/10! You need to come check it out

SAVED BY SERVICE! You ever get into trouble for doing something illegal , but then as your about to get into arrested the cops let you go because they know your father... we'll in a nutshell you hat describes my experience at RustiCucina. I will spare you the details on the arrest, but in this case the "Father" was the wonderful servers waiters mangers ect. Who with so much joy and laughter served with excellence humility and joy!! I mean seriously and it wasn't fake either. At one point. I saw two waitresses in the corner hugging and looking at all the tables like "oh how we love it here" hahah Oh wait the foooood..... If you go order 5 order of the zucchini blooms!! They are truly magical. I asked the owner (who is also a super nice guy, brought out or meatballs himself) I asked him how do you make these... and which he replies "I don't know... they chief?" Hahaha still funny(guess you had to be there! Quick Tip: Make sure you read the books!

Come for the appetizers and some of the desserts. Had an early dinner (5p) here with a large group on a weekday. Service was attentive. Appetizers Caesar salad - simple but flavorful Crispy burrata - tasted good but could have used more than 3 crostini for the amount of burrata it came with. At least double but triple is more ideal. Mediterranean salad - very fresh and flavorful Calamari - fried well with good flavor Entrees Mixed reviews all around. First, my order was messed up but they did remake it and leave the incorrect order for the table to share. I ordered bucatini with salsaccia cinghiale (wild boar sausage, mushrooms, parm) but they brought out fettucine. Not a big deal, I told them I would eat it. But they did remake it. I was happy once I tasted both because the bucatini version was way better than the fettuccini which was mushy. One person ordered the filet medium rare but it was overcooked. Another person ordered the carbonara but the guanciale was undercooked and they didn't end up eating much of the food at all. At least they took it off the tab. Similarly for someone else who ordered the cacio e pepe. Short rib pasta was good. Desserts Limoncello cake - definitely the best dessert. Great flavor and not overly sweet. Molten chocolate cake - I personally did not try this but everyone liked it. Cannoli - hard to share Tiramisu - very large piece of tiramisu. I've had better but it was ok. Parking at this day/time was easy. Metered parking. 2 hours max at a time. Pay via app.

Have been here a couple times and have always had a great experience. Food is so good and service is friendly and attentive. Good cocktails and their cheese wheel is very popular as well. Definitely would recommend, especially if celebrating a special occasion

The food was delicious! Authentic, flavorful, just overall a 10! My espresso Martini was one of the best I've had. The service was great, no issues. The vibe was intimate but still chill and a fun night out with friends. Overall buenisimo! Would recommend anyone to go ! I plan to be back for sure.

A party of 4 with two guests from out of town. Have to share our favorite local restaurant and their endearing staff. Grilled Artichoke is a favorite, Calamari, Caesar salad, a variety of pasta choices and sauces. Topped off with coffee and Limoncello cake. Marcello took excellent care of us as always. Thank you!

Went for dinner last night. I will give them a 3.5 The place is really cute and cozy inside. The drink I had was good. Cesar Salad was good. However my pasta meal lacked flavor big time. I had the short rib pasta. The actual pasta was very fresh and you can tell it was homemade. However, the dish as a whole fell flat. It had no flavor or seasoning. Service was just ok. Probably would not return here.

one of my forever favorite restaurants - delicious food at good prices with a lovely ambiance. got seated very fast, and was offered complimentary prosecco as it was our anniversary. we did the date night special - 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, dessert, and a bottle of wine all for 60. vodka with pacheri- really good, the sauce was very rich! bucatini with wild boar sausage - even better than the vodka pasta, the parmesean was soo delicious. have gotten multiple times and it's always amazing lemon cake - very light and airy. really delicious too! one of my favorite restaurants in sd for sure :D

This place is great! I've taken my wife on a few date nights here and we've always enjoyed our experience. The food is great and the servers are really nice. Perfect date night spot and it's never too busy. This place is certified bussin!

Simply a great quality restaurant--food, service, and vibes are all there! Even though we were a bit late to our reservation, we were still welcomed with such friendly hospitality and got seated right away. We got the build your own pasta with pappardelle and carbonara and the rigatoni and vodka sauce. My personal favorite was the pappardelle carbonara because of how light yet creamy and decadent it was. My group of 4 felt like we were invited into a home for a home cooked meal. Would recommend this place for a humble yet high quality Italian meal!

GREAT food and service. This Italian restaurant is such a hidden gem! I love that you get to make your own pasta dish for a reasonable price. The vibes of the place are perfect.

This restaurant was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we walked in, all of the staff and servers were so kind and welcoming. Our server, Vincenzo, truly went above and beyond. We came in for a friend's birthday and he took such special care of us, making sure we were always satisfied. The team even helped decorate the cake we brought and all of the servers came to sing with us. We felt so welcomed and like we were a part of their little family. The food was also exceptional. We got the pane di casa for an app and it came with their fresh rosemary bread and 3 delicious dips. For mains we got lasagna, lobster ravioli, salmon, shrimp fettuccine, and cacio e pepe. Everyone was extremely satisfied. The food is high quality and made with heart. It truly feels like you are in the middle of Italy. The restaurant is well decorated, nicely lit with a dim setting, and offers both indoor and outdoor seating options. Overall the place WOWed me and went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend!

Amazing experience overall. The pasta is clearly homemade, on the thicker side. You will definitely have left overs to take home, which you WILL eat. Suggestions 1. The gnocchi is like beautiful bite sized clouds. They are so light and at the same time creamy. I am not generally a gnocchi fan cause it's usually a little too much dough for me, but this one was different. 100% mush. 2. The table side cheese wheel pasta was cool. Not the best of them., but the experience is cool. 3. The brussel sprouts are to die for with little perfectly portioned sweet figs.

We came for Valentine's Day and got the $59/pp set menu! It came with 1 appetizer, 1 main, and 1 dessert for each person which was an amazing deal. To preface, we were not sure if this is how authentic Italian food normally is, but everything tasted bland to us. All the ingredients do taste fresh, but there is just minimal seasoning. The dessert was the best part of the whole meal. All the scores reflect our personal opinions and taste buds :) Appetizers: Fried Calamari - 7/10, It was crispy and delicious, the sauce helped with the flavor but again no seasoning tasted in the fried calamari itself Polpette di Nonna - 6.5/10, Meatballs were perfectly cooked, however the sauce lacked flavor and the meat wasn't seasoned Mains: Pappardelle al Brasato - 7/10, the sauce has a little more flavor but overall still fresh tasting and minimal, there was a good amount of short rib Short ribs w/ Mashed Potatoes - 5.5/10, the short ribs were super tender, mashed potatoes were plain and the sauce was bland Dessert Tiramisu - 11/10, The best thing ever! We loved this and ate it so quickly, it was delicious Limoncello cake - 9/10, This was great and wasn't too sweet, the lemon tasted great Service was good as well with the waiter checking up on us often, not sure if we would come back due to the food but the ambiance is great for a date night!

This was our first visit to this Restaurant let me just tell you food is AMAZING!!!! If we had room in our tummy to try every single item on their menu we would have. Their drink menu has a great selection and flavor profile. The service and the organized staff made this place a great experience during our early dinner. We were seated outside the patio due to our dog was comfortable and they had a heater. We'll be back for more!

Was craving a pink sauce pasta/ ravioli and rusticucina delivered. It was delicious, but I did feel like the dish was a bit small and if we didn't order an appetizer I think I'd still be hungry. My husband ordered the lasagna. We thought it was good but not the best lasagna ever. I also went here a couple years ago for my birthday and ordered the cheese wheel dish. From what I remember, I liked it more for the experience. I believe the cheese wheel dish actually rotates as well so can be different depending on the day. The service was quick but we also came pretty late at night (which I was grateful is actually open somewhat later) The restaurant is very cute inside and ideal for a birthday dinner or date night. Parking can be tricky since it's street parking only in the north park area, but it's not in the main area of university and 30th.

Absolutely love this place. Great service and the pasta is so fresh. Their chicken parm is delicious! They have half bottle prices Tuesday and Wednesday's . Such a great deal!

The gluten-free pasta at this restaurant is delicious. They make the pasta in house and only charge $3 more for gluten-free. We ordered the special, which was prepared table side in the cheese wheel. We will definitely be coming back.

Service was great, everyone was very nice and hospitable. The inside and outdoor seating areas are also very beautiful. If I could give them a 3.5 I would. The Cesar salad was great (and easy to share), I feel like it's hard to go wrong there. Unfortunately the build your own pasta wasn't much to boast about. I asked if the chicken was grilled and my server said yes. When my pasta came out the chicken was mixed in and that's probably because they're using small cuts of chicken thighs (like what you can buy at the store if ya know what I mean)--not a fan, it just tasted like boiled chicken. The vodka sauce was really good but I got a dime-sized amount of whipped ricotta which seemed significantly smaller than the pics posted on here. And the pasta itself could've been boiled in saltier water for flavor because it was very bland. Not to mention there was a small mosquito flying around just FEASTING on my legs. I came home with 10 bites :,( I would give this place another chance just to try their other menu items, but I'm definitely hesitant because it was so expensive for very mid quality food :/

Here's your revised review without dashes: Rusty Cucina Review We had a fantastic experience at Rusty Cucina! The food was very good across the board, and the ambiance made it a perfect spot for a date night. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The cheese wheel pasta was not only delicious but such a fun, interactive presentation. The bruschetta was absolutely incredible--fresh, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. I also really enjoyed the cucumber vodka cocktail; it was refreshing and perfectly balanced. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great dinner with a bit of flair and a cozy, stylish vibe.

RustiC is a very cool spot and we can't wait to go back when it's not so crazy. We dined Thanksgiving which had either price fixed or a la caffé options. They were packed! My expectations were light because how crowed they were but they delivered. My father in law said "it was the best salmon he's ever had" Sure my pasta could have been a little hotter but better to have the fish perfect. We'll go back and I can add more flavor, but Thanksgiving was a success.

I'm so glad I gave this place a try! We ordered the Sicilian Garlic Bread, Calamari, Ragu Della Nonna Pappardelle, Pesto Spaghetti with Shrimp, and the Salsa Alla Vodka Gnocchi with Chicken. Personally I really enjoyed the Pesto and Ragu Della Nonna. It's a very cute and cozy inside but because of how tightly packed the restaurant is, it can get pretty loud and hard to hold conversations. The service was great, everything everyone says about the staff is true they are so kind and attentive. Street parking can be difficult to find but there is a lot nearby where you can pay to park (it's quite expensive). I look forward to coming back and trying the rest of the menu!

My husband and I were looking for a cute Italian place to eat for date night and this place was recommended to us - I am SO glad it was!! From the time you walk in, to the time you walk out everyone was so attentive. We were never left waiting (or looking) for our server. Our table was always cleared after every meal. They really take pride in providing excellent service - which they nailed!! The food was delicious. Our server recommended the fried zucchini & OMG - it was delicious (I'd go back for just those! Haha). They have an indoor and outdoor patio area. Both are super cute. This place is great for ANY occasion. We'll definitely be back!!

This place has impecable service. We ordered our cheese wheel pasta with the meat on the side. An honest mistake but the meat came mixed in. Without us saying anything, the manager came and apologized, made us another pasta, and packed it up to go. Our server and associated staff were so attentive with bringing us sauce, cheese, water, etc. they were so kind to our toddler as well on a busy Saturday night. One of the best restaurants for service I have been too in a long time. And the food is also amazing!!!

Came to RustiCucina as it was recommended my friends and it did not disappoint. We came here for my boyfriend's birthday. I had a reservation made, so I'm not sure how it would be if you were walking in, but it doesn't look like it would be a big issue since they have plenty of tables! All of us shared calamari, truffle fries, and garlic bread. The garlic bread was free after checking in! All the appetizers were good and having three definitely filled me up. I'm a red sauce girl so I had to order the Ragu Della Nonna with pacheri pasta. My boyfriend got his favorite, the carbonara with spaghetti. Our friends both got the Salsa Alla Volka. One with half rigatoni and the other with pacheri pasta. Sometimes I feel like the red sauce pasta at restaurants disappoint, but I was really happy and I loved the texture and shape of my pasta. I was so happy I had leftovers! I'd definitely recommend if you love a red sauce like me. All the other pastas were great and everyone loved their choice. I really can't say anything bad about this place. They took a little longer to bring one pasta out and they gave us a free cannoli. They also gave my friend a limoncello slide of cake. Both were so delicious and not heavy at all. Highly recommend coming here for a nice little meal ! The staff here is extremely friendly too.

We came here on our weekend trip to San Diego and I am so glad we found this place on maps. The food was absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend the Carbonara and the Pesto pastas they were so good. If i could go again anytime soon I would go on an empty stomach so I could get more. The service was amazing and they were accommodating to our needs and the vibes in there were wonderful.

Keep in mind that Restaurant Week is very hectic and kitchens are feeding many more people than usual - so if our food was a little off, compared to most reviews here that are raves, it may be because of the night. The ambiance was nice and the customer service was very good. And they also had one of the best restaurant week deals in town - 3 courses for $36. SO got a la carte and I tried the SDRW menu. He got soup of the day, minestrone, and thought it was very good. His favorite part of the meal. I got caesar salad, which a friend had ordered here earlier today and really loved. Mine was really underseasoned and underdressed - it tasted like nothing, even the parmesan cheese alone (which I'll usually scarf up on its own). They were very apologetic and would have remade it, but I decided to switch to a la carte (meaning getting 2 courses instead of 3). We also got for our appetizer their house bread with 3 spreads. The bread was very good, and I liked the stracciatella mousse a lot. My SO liked the nduja sausage spread. The basil ricotta mousse was ok but less good than the others. Entrees: I got the salmon with pistachio sauce, carrots and brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts and the customer service are the main reason I'm giving 4 stars - the brussels were amazing. And there were a lot of them on the plate. Definitely order these as a side dish - among the best in town. The salmon and pistachio sauce was good. SO got the chicken parm and thought it was just ok. It came with some fettucine marinara which I tasted and liked even if it wasn't exceptional. No one offered him fresh parmesan to put on either, though I saw people were getting offered that at other tables (we would have asked but didn't think of it). Dessert: I am not crazy for lemon, but everyone on Yelp raves about the limoncello cake here so I gave it a try. Yes, it was good for something with lemon (creamy, not too lemony) and I enjoyed it. My SO's molten lava cake was not good. It's really hard to say that about that dish - where can you go wrong with half-baked chocolate? But it was not even half-baked; it was like a sludge of not very good chocolate. He offered me a taste and I didn't want anymore; it was not really worth eating. Again, I have seen people praise this, so maybe the timing was off tonight and they served it to us cold and not half-baked. Drinks: I enjoyed a glass of the Il Ducal Sangiovese (a pretty good Tuscan wine). I started with the Aperol Sour, which was ok but a little unbalanced (too much lemon flavor). The atmosphere is nice, and they're extremely kind. They brought us some limoncello on the house because they felt bad I didn't like the caesar salad. A few of the things we ate were really tasty. Given the raves I see on here, I'm hoping that we just didn't get the kitchen's very best tonight, especially with the salad and the molten lava cake!

-Table for 6 reservation was easy on OpenTable. -Service was attentive and just what I'm always looking for. Not stuffy and relaxed especially with my crazy family. 5 stars! -Atmosphere was loud and busy that my crying baby wasn't going to bother anyone! But yet still classy enough to celebrate a special occasion. We were celebrating my parent's anniversary and prefer to eat 'Family Style'. So the strategy in not over ordering is getting one less entree... the portion sizes aren't really meant for this. Order the extra entree or eat more appetizers. Food I would return for: -Squash blossom -Short Ribs in truffle cream sauce -Salsiccia Cinghiale (Wild Boar sausage in mushroom sauce) with half rigatoni -Nostro Hamburger (hint of truffle, double patty & filling) -Salmone Al Pistacchio -pistachio doesn't have much of a strong flavor. Fish was cooked perfectly and the Brussels w/fig were delicious! -Sourdough loaf comes HOT and the dips are alright, nothing notable -Calamari was a good portion size -Lemon cello cake - Although complimentary it was really good! Other dish we got but not special: -Cheese wheel pasta.... Seems like everyone is doing it. On top of that "Market Price" so I had high expectations.... Mehh... The Short Rib pasta was still more flavorful and the portion size was really for one. We also had Caesar salad. lol Ohh and parking.... I got 2 kids now, I can't Lyft everywhere. So we used the lot outside to unload the kids. And Daddy walked 3 business days to join us. So good luck!

First time experiencing this beautiful establishment and left with no complaints! Came to celebrate an anniversary and check out the famous cheese wheel. We were first sat inside which, at the time, was busy and crowded. Normally I don't mind, but for an anniversary I was hoping for something a little more intimate. The manager, I believe, saw me looking around and came to make sure everything was ok. I told her everything was good, I could tell they were busy and didn't want to bother. My partner knew I wanted something a little more quiet so he asked if we could be moved elsewhere. Even with everything going on, they very kindly made a little spot for us to accommodate. I'm sure they were annoyed but they did not show it at all and that's what makes this review 5 stars. Food and drinks were fantastic, we ordered some antipasti options and the cheese wheel special. We skipped dessert because we had some waiting at home but the options looked great. Loved the food, the service, and overall experience! Definitely would recommend giving it a try.

My pasta was amazing!! Got to say, the pasta would've been better if I added a protein like chicken to it because I just ordered the pasta. But overall it was so great and I'd love to come back here. Don't live in San Diego but would definitely come back when I come back down here. Workers are also very nice too and give me their opinions/recs on what I should get. To add protein is really expensive, I think it should be lowered down because that would've made the pasta better but I didn't want to spend too much today.

We had a delicious dinner. Fried burrata was delicious. The wait staff was especially cordial. I'd like to return and try their pasta in a cheese round soon.

I picked this place to celebrate my parents 30th wedding anniversary with our family. Service was amazing and they even wished my parents a happy anniversary multiple times through the night. Food wise, everything was delicious! I got the cheese wheel pasta which changes daily but was absolutely phenomenal. They gave us a dessert on the house for the celebratory occasion which was a nice added touch. We had a reservation for 6:15 on a Tuesday evening so getting close to sundown. We asked for a different table and they happily accommodated. Not too loud, and not dark. Plenty of light to see the menus and food. This might become a go to for "special occasions" Price wasn't terrible or too cheap but right in the middle.

We celebrated my daughter's 14th birthday here Food was delicious. Service was great. And the atmosphere was "warm and welcoming," with a cozy vibe reminiscent of a "small quaint town in Italy." Perfect for any occasion!

A friend and I dined here for dinner during Restaurant Week, and it was a new adventure for both of us. We both ordered the calamari for our appetizer, and found it delicious, especially with the chipoltle sauce, and a generous portion. For my second course, I ordered pasta in the cheese wheel, which was finished table side, and was lusciously rich and delicious, and, again, a generous portion. Dessert was a slice of beautiful lemoncello cake, which was also superb. Service was friendly and attentive (and seemingly all Italian men, from Italy!). Parking was a little challenging, but worth the effort. My new favorite restaurant!

I went for happy hour with a friend, which is daily from 4-5, and all specialty cocktails were only $6. My favorite was the pornodivo. We sat at the bar and the bartender was helpful without being overbearing. It's well-decorated indoors and the patio is nice too when the weather is good.

This is a 3.75 star restaurant. Appetizers of Polpette and flash-fried burrata were very good, especially the burrata where the outer layer was meaty and the interior was wonderfully creamy. The caesar salad was a nice portion but the croutons...oof! This place has plenty of options to make their own bread products. Why use tiny, crappy out-of-a-box croutons in your Caesar salad?!?!? Who made that decision??? Garlic bread was awful. Skip it and thank me later. Again, this place needs an in-house baker who can significantly raise their game on the bread products. The pastas shined, the rigatoni being the star with a thick and doughy texture and a really nice chew. As for the sauces, we had pesto, alla vodka, cacio e pepe and carbonara and all were nicely prepared and amply covered the pastas but they were all weak in terms of flavor and need some "punching up". The garlic bread could have used the help. Service was knowlegeable, attentive and not at all bothersome. The foundations are here for a really great restaurant but first they need to take it up a notch in the kitchen.

Rusticucina has great happy hour specials. It's a narrow window from 4-5pm, but I highly recommend it. It's fairly empty at 4pm and that makes it an even nicer, quieter experience. I did have to specifically request the happy hour menu (they didn't provide it to us when we were being seated). As for cocktails, we ordered the cucumber spritzer, aperol sour, and pornodivo. The cucumber spritzer was HUGE and refreshing! The aperol sour was good and frothy, no complaints here. But the pornodivo (which comes with a shot of Prosecco as well) was one of the best drinks I've ever had. I highly recommend this one if you like a sweeter, fruitier cocktail! We also ordered the garlic bread and calamari as an appetizer. I would skip the garlic bread next time, it wasn't worth the calories for me. The calamari is lightly breaded and for HH pricing, it's a huge portion size. Both sauces make a good pairing. I would order the calamari again. For our entrees, I had the bucatini carbonara, and my husband had the half rigatoni with wild boar sausage sauce. I tried a bit of his and it was really good. The guanciale in my carbonara was cooked crispy and the pieces throughout also had a bouncy texture from the fattiness-- such a rich dish but I liked it a lot. I wish that the egg yolk was served on top so that I could break it and spread it myself, though. The pasta was a big enough portion to split into 2 meals. The interior is also cute and the service was very friendly and attentive. We actually were celebrating our anniversary here and while they didn't know that, they helped make our day special. I would return here for sure during happy hour. They also have "date night" specials for $50 on certain nights of the week. 5/5!

The food.. delicious. The service, spot on. The ambiance, wonderful. 10/10 recommend. Thanks for a great evening!

Love this place so much, it is just down the street from me so i can walk to and from easily. My friend had got the Short Rib Pappardelle, which was so smooth and good. i had gotten the cheese wheel, which was out of this world!! SO bomb omg, so creamy and peppery in the best way. will 10/10 come back! Ambiance was stunning, vibes on 10!

We had a great dinner here! The decor is adorable and offers a very cozy Italian kind of vibe. The pasta tasted fresh, great texture and every sauce exceeded expectations. Garnishes on the drinks were beautiful and I appreciate the fun mocktail options. Truffle fries had just the right flavor, dipping sauces was okay... but I enjoyed the fries on their own. The garlic bread was also yummy and great to get every last bit of sauce from our pasta dishes. I will definitely be coming back for more. Happy eating:)

I was in the area and didn't no where to go, my brother recommended Rusticucina and WOW! Normally a place I'm sure you need reservations... but they took me and my 2 adults & 3 kids guests from out of state. Now past the hospitality, the decor/ambiance was amazing! Really cozy & rustic (unavoidable pun), and classy! Definitely a date spot! The food was ABOVE PERFECTION! My guest looked to me for recommendations (chef) although I've never been here. I recommended the Gnocchis Carbonara: Roasted onion, crispy bacon in a brandy cream sauce topped with raw egg yolk. And for my other guests I recommended the, Pappardelle: With shredded short ribs in truffle cream sauce. I enjoyed the, Lamb Osso Bucco Over saffron risotto. The kids all got flatbreads & meatballs (traditional large). Needless to say, this place is a perfect

Service from Ashley and Alvin was impeccable and the food was absolutely lovely! Overall environment was inviting and quite spacious! Mediterranean salad was exquisite!