The Rustic

"The restaurant’s covered and well-heated back patio was the perfect setting for a casual dinner, which started with a $40 bottle of Crémant before proceeding onto shareable starters like a burrata caprese salad and entrees of handmade pasta. Service was laid-back and efficient, and the food reflected care for seasonal ingredients — without being fussy or avant-garde. It was, to put it shortly, a quintessential neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can find approachable high-quality food at a fair price. Exactly the kind of place San Francisco needs." - Eater Staff

"The Rustic is a casual Californian-Italian restaurant in Duboce Triangle from a Chez Panisse alum. The menu consists of wood-fired pizzas, rigatonis, and ragus, plus complimentary focaccia (on request). Oddly, the purple-lit spot features a bright pink British telephone booth—a conversion starter, if we ever saw one. " - Ricky Rodriguez

"This American restaurant in Duboce Triangle has all the trademarks of a great neighborhood spot. There’s plenty of seating inside and on the charming back patio with string lights and heaters. Service is friendly, and you can walk right in most nights (no reservations here). The menu of seasonal wood-fired pizzas, solid pastas, and small plates is made for crowd pleasing—think coppa-topped pies, lemony pesto pasta, or fried chicken dunked in a side of ranch aioli. Oh, and there’s free bread (always a win in our book). While the dishes aren't dimension-altering, The Rustic is still a great option for nice, casual last-minute dinners in the area." - Julia Chen

"The Rustic opened at 215 Church Street in the Castro District, the San Francisco Standard and Hoodline report. The restaurant comes from owner Zoti Ali Turap, who previously worked at acclaimed Chez Panisse in Berkeley, and serves a “continent-spanning menu,” the outlet reports." - Lauren Saria