Rustico

4.7

1012 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Delicious Italian & Spanish cuisine celebrating regional flavors of The Mediterranean in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 948-7855
Website
https://www.rusticooakpark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Gabriel Padilla
Private party facilities
- 3 bookable venues ranging from 30 people to 120- custom menu packages- no added fees- flexible accomodations

Location
155 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
Oak Park Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Chicken Tortilla Soup$9.00
Lobster Corn Chowder$9.00
House Salad$9.00
Mixed field greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, house vinaigrette
Spinach Salad$12.00
Baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, crispy serrano, house vinaigrette
Caprese$12.00
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, pesto & balsamic reduction
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, tomatoes, croutons, house made dressing
New York Steak Arugula Salad$24.00
N.Y. steak, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon oil
Salmon Beet Salad$22.00
Grilled salmon, candid roasted walnuts, goat cheese, baby kale, house vinaigrette
Campañola Salad$19.00
Mixed greens, grilled shrimp & chicken breast, tomato, cucumber, onion, bleu cheese, jalapeño lemon oil

Pasta

Ravioli con Salmon$21.00
Smoked salmon stuffed pasta, shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, garlic, basil
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$21.00
Pappardelle pasta, meat tomato ragu, shaved Parmesan
Linguine Diavolo$21.00
Linguine, shrimp, spicy tomato cream sauce
Pappardelle$19.00
Pappardelle pasta, sautèed chicken, cream sauce, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese
Penne Primavera$17.00
Penne pasta, mixed vegetables, garlic oil, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese

Pizza

Marguerita$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil
Jamon Iberico$18.00
Tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, imported Spanish ham
Mare Monte$18.00
Tomato sauce, shrimp, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, pine nut basil pesto, fresh herbs
Prosciutto Arugula$20.00
Tomato basil sauce, prosciutto, arugula, truffle oil, parmesan
Fungi & Sausage$17.00
Tomato sauce, sausage, mozzarella, mixed wild mushrooms
Bianca Arugula$13.00
Olive oil, mozzarella, fresh arugula, pecorino romano

Raciones

Choice of Soup or Salad

Chicken Marsala$21.00
Chicken, Fontina cheese, yukon potatoes, spinach, Marsala mushroom sauce
Pollo Pomodoro$21.00
Sautéed chicken fresh tomato basil sauce, yukon potatoes, rapini
Chicken Piccata$21.00
Sautéed chicken, lemon, caper sauce, potatoes, rapini
Pollo Panini$16.00
Grilled chicken breast, manchego cheese, pine nut basil pesto, arugula, caramelized onions, sun dried tomatoes on country bread
Pollo Parmesano$21.00
Breaded chicken, mozzarella served with penne pasta in pesto sauce
Chicken Velasco$21.00
Sautéed chicken breast garlic, rosemary, herbs, jalapeño, lemon juice, yukon potatoes, rapini

What 1,012 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Best Ambiance
Near West
Best Value
Near West
Good for groups
Near West
Healthy
Near West
Great for fine wines
Near West
Great for outdoor dining
Near West
Good for special occasions
Near West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rustico is celebrated for its "fantastic menu" and "excellent service," offering a delightful dining experience in Oak Park. Guests rave about the "delicious" tapas, "amazing cocktails," and the wide variety of dishes, including standout paella and pizza. The atmosphere is inviting, making it a "perfect spot" for special occasions.

1,012 Reviews

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Melanie
VIP
Chicago
54 reviews
4.0
54 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very festive and delicious. If you want to hear each other ask for seating in room away from bar. Food and cocktails very very good
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Hope
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great variety in a very pleasant ambiance with great service.
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Bill
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I shared the seafood pealla, which is as v ry good, but a little overcooked. That didn’t keep me from finishing the paella though:
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Marcia
VIP
Chicago
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Rustico is charming and the decor lives up to its name. I ordered a beet salad with salmon. I was hoping something better than what I make so that I could learn something new, but it was average. Presentation and taste could have been better. My colleague ordered the chicken piccata and pasta on the side. He felt the pasta was very salty. But he loved the bread pudding, which he felt was the best. I live downtown, so I'm used to those prices. But $50 (incl tax & tip) for my salad and 1 glass of wine, seems pricely for what it was.
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Elizabeth
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met with friends for late lunch. Nice quiet atmosphere with soothing music. Two of us ordered the short rib dinner and one ordered salmon. Portions were huge and meat was tender. Salmon done perfectly. For dessert we ordered cannoli and fig bread pudding. Both very good each came with a scoop of gelato. Ordered two regular coffees and wanted one decaf coffee. They did not have decaf nor decaf americano. It would be nice to have in the afternoon for those who can’t have caffeine. Overall experience very good and we will return.
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Susan
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service. It was a lovely experience at Rústico.
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Carla
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very nice food. The price was a bit high but great taste. Good service!
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Victoria
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The host greeted us and sat up promptly. The restaurant has a a nice atmosphere and worked well for my group. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and food and the price is reasonable. The floor was a bit slippery where we sat and by the restrooms. A few more nonslip mats/rugs would be useful. A couple people at my table felt the server could have been more thoughtful and attentive.
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John
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. I’ve been there twice, and both times I got the short ribs. They are fantastic. Tender and full of flavor, with mashed potatoes carrots and celery, and onion strings on top. I also had the Spanish tiramisu, which is very creamy. The first time it came with coconut gelato, the most recent was strawberry gelato. Service was great. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. There were 4 in our group. I did not get alcohol, but one other did and he liked his drink very much. We had a 3pm reservation so it was not crowded at all. I will be back but I swear I will try something else. Did I mention I love this place?
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Dr. Heidi
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service with surprisingly good prices.
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FAQs

Rustico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 948-7855.

Rustico is rated 4.7 stars by 1012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

155 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Oak Park Ave.
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabriel Padilla
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.rusticooakpark.com/
Phone number
(708) 948-7855
Private party facilities
- 3 bookable venues ranging from 30 people to 120- custom menu packages- no added fees- flexible accomodations

Rustico

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken

Marguerita

Caprese

Soups & Salads

Chicken Tortilla Soup$9.00

Lobster Corn Chowder$9.00

House Salad$9.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

Caprese$12.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

New York Steak Arugula Salad$24.00

Salmon Beet Salad$22.00

Campañola Salad$19.00

Pasta

Ravioli con Salmon$21.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$21.00

Linguine Diavolo$21.00

Pappardelle$19.00

Penne Primavera$17.00

Pizza

Marguerita$17.00

Jamon Iberico$18.00

Mare Monte$18.00

Prosciutto Arugula$20.00

Fungi & Sausage$17.00

Bianca Arugula$13.00

Raciones

Chicken Marsala$21.00

Pollo Pomodoro$21.00

Chicken Piccata$21.00

Pollo Panini$16.00

Pollo Parmesano$21.00

Chicken Velasco$21.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Rustico restaurant rated?

Is Rustico currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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