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RustiCucina, San Diego, CA

RustiCucina

4.7
4.7
1127 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Welcome to Rusticucina, where locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes and a warm ambiance reign supreme. We are named to reflect the merging of two cultures; American and Sicilian, since our owners are straight out of a small town in Sicily. We invite neighborhood dwellers and visitors to experience our farm-to-neighborhood restaurant unlike any other. Aperitivo, a traditional Italian-style happy hour, leads the way—think sensational small bites, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis and Limoncello. We also offer a full bar and carefully curated craft cocktails, along with an impressive beer and wine list. Our food menu, boasts hearty, rustic cuisine, with pasta made in-house, from scratch, as well palate-pleasing entrees and a slate of pizzas and flat breads. Our tableside service offers a one-of-a-kind, dedicated experience, and their outdoor space is the perfect landing spot for dog lovers and sun worshipers. We even offer a pet menu for furry guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-5291
  • Website
    http://www.rusticucina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Provino
  • Private party facilities
    RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!
  • Location
    3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Neighbourhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    Essex
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RustiCucina offers a cozy ambiance and exceptional Italian cuisine, perfect for celebrations and intimate dining. The "amazing" service and "authentic" dishes, such as the cheese wheel pasta, are highly praised. Despite occasional service delays, the staff often goes above and beyond to enhance the dining experience. A must-visit for pasta lovers!

1,127 Reviews

  1. Sydney

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful!! 10/10!! The vodka sauce was amazing!!

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  2. Melanie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Service at the restaurant was very good. They checked on us frequently. My wife and I thought the food could’ve been better considering what we paid. We went for the Thanksgiving menu. The food was bland except for the cranberry sauce and mash potatoes. The stuffing was wet and mushy. My flash fried burrata antipasti was very good. It seems they overreached with the turkey platter offering. It’s very noisy as well so be prepared to not be able to hear each other. The aisles between the tables were narrow. People were constantly moving around us and between the tables, I had to watch my elbows whenever taking a swig of my drink.

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  3. Gordon

    Los Angeles

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great holiday menu! As always the food and drinks were great. Their staff and service set them apart! They are always so well staffed, and the staff make sure your experience will be great.

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  4. Lisa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening out. Beautiful setting and service very generous portions.

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  5. Nicole

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We ordered Chianti and House wine (amazing) the basil pesto pasta was a fave. Carbonara was a 6/10 (sauce lacked flavor; the flavor was coming mainly from the meat) and the same goes for the pasta with short rib (I forgot the name) overall the service and our outing was great.

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  6. Kim

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a quaint local restaurant! Absolutely delicious! Would most definitely go back again!

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  7. Amber

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience dining here. We tried the cheese wheel dish and truffle fries. Absolutely delicious! I’m certain we will return very soon when we have a craving for cheesy creamy pasta.

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  8. Larry

    San Diego

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service ! Always a pleasure !

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always great here

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  10. Tiffany

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic! If you like Sicilian Cuisine, this place is incredible!

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FAQs

RustiCucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 310-5291.

RustiCucina is rated 4.7 stars by 1127 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RustiCucina

3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Essex
  • Neighbourhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Provino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rusticucina.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-5291
  • Private party facilities
    RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!
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