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RustiCucina, San Diego, CA

RustiCucina

4.7
4.7
1117 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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!

Menu

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What 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 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!

1,117 Reviews

  1. Marcia

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked Rusticucina so much on Monday night that we went back with different friends on Friday night. The decor and vibe are great. Only complaint: the noise level gets very loud. The servers are very attentive and warm. The food is delicious. The Osso Bucco (lamb) was fork tender, and the pesto pasta creamy and delicious. The fettuccini and shrimp was good, but not great. The salads were beautiful and worked well for two people sharing. Everyone really liked their dishes. This restaurant is a new favorite.

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  2. Gina

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I literally cannot say enough positive about this place. The wait staff is exceptional, engaging and full of excellent recommendations. The food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is charming, both inside and out. I’ve visited twice this month, brining guest both times and everyone was impressed. Will definitely be back.

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  3. Carolyn

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta was fresh and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food although the service was a little slow. We were seated in the heated patio which was so lovely. The wine was very nice by the glass and well priced. They did a nice job celebrating our birthday boy as well.

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  4. Ken

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very average. Salmon was dry and Brussels sprouts were really bad. Service was excellent.

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  5. Lorraine

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite of ours. Unique Italian/Sicilian dishes, great attentive staff. Sitting outside was comfortable and quieter. Love Rusticucina!!

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  6. Jocelyn

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and customer service! Pretty ambience and nice outdoor area

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  7. Phi

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was very polite and attentive. The food was great. We also got an awesome anniversary celebration courtesy of the chef and waiter. I highly recommend this venue for a nice quiet ambiance Italian dinner.

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  8. Nicky

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian food and great atmosphere. The service was also great. Great place for a date night.

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  9. Ismael

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the experience very much, I was a bit confused on the cheese wheel thing at the beginning. And not sure why, but it felt a little bit rushed at the beginning for some reason  but overall it was great.

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  10. makenna

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Prices were very reasonable and overall the experience was great.

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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 1117 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for RustiCucina

3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Essex
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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