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Rustica Ristorante - Chester, Chester, CT

Rustica Ristorante - Chester

4.7
4.7
1304 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Rustica Ristorante - Chester restaurant

Rustica Ristorante - Chester

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Authentic Italian Food!!!


UNDER THE STATE LAW DUE TO COVID-19, RUSTICA RISTORANTE HAS IMPLEMENTED HEALTHY AND SAFE PRECAUTIONS FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. OUR OUTDOOR SEATING ALLOWS YOU TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER SAFELY

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 526-9021
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Chester
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 1,304 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Good for groups

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

  • Middlesex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustica Ristorante in Chester offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "homemade pasta cooked to perfection" and "amazing service." Family-owned, the restaurant is praised for its cozy atmosphere and delightful dishes, including veal Milanese and risotto. Despite occasional service delays, many guests deem it a "superb" choice for special occasions.

1,304 Reviews
  1. MikeB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as always! Such a gem in our backyard...

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  2. lisa

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Small restaurant. Fair pricing. Excellent support staff.

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  3. Dominic

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our visit to Rustica. Staff were friendly and attentive. We the fettichini cabanarra and veal chop both dishes were excellent. Expresso Martini and a Sombrero to quench our thirst. We also had some coffee and desert to top off our dinner. Definitely will be going back.

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  4. Thomas

    New York City

    49 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It took 2 and a half hours to complete our meal. 2 people had to leave before they finished their dinner because we had a show at the GoodSpeed. My Rack of Lamb wasn't even cooked enough despite waiting 1 hour for it.....

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  5. Stephen

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner before a show. Went with another couple and everyone raved about their food.

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  6. Albert

    Connecticut

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As it has been in the past, excellent food and service. Great wine list.

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  7. Patrick

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Rustica is very good. The pasta sauce is great, and the Veal chop was excellent. Service is very good.

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  8. kathi

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! Everything is made in house and the wine list is amazing!

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  9. Steven

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a couple of times now and really enjoyed both, to the point that even though we’re 30 minutes away will make it one of our regular restaurants. The food was delicious and all 4 of us liked our meals very much (swordfish, fettuccine carbonara, etc). Great sauces, flavors and homemade pasta that was light and tasty! Our server was delightful and patient with us as we were slow to order doing much talking. The ambience is also very nice, casually warm with an understated elegance. The bar is also a great spot to wait for a table if needed, but also great to eat there if just two. I highly recommend!

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  10. JOY

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service here is off the charts amazing! Authentic Italian food!

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FAQs

Rustica Ristorante - Chester offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 526-9021.

Rustica Ristorante - Chester is rated 4.7 stars by 1304 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Rustica Ristorante - Chester restaurant

Rustica Ristorante - Chester

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rustica Ristorante - Chester

189 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT 06412

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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