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RustiCucina, San Diego, CA

RustiCucina

4.6
4.6
1201 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marco Provino
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RustiCucina is a neighborhood gem offering "the best Italian food" in San Diego with delightful pasta dishes, including the standout "Cacio e Pepe" and cheese wheel pasta. The cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and vibrant ambiance create a dining experience that is both authentic and satisfying. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,201 Reviews
  1. Paula VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, the service fast and attentive. The server Julie Juliana was amazing and funny. She made our night.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in San Diego. I had my favorite Casio e Pepe sauce over pappardelle pasta with flash fried jumbo prawns. My wife had a fantastic salmon dish. Just go to this place and check it out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

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  3. Anne VIP

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place so much! Great food, excellent service- we will be back for sure!

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  4. Kristen VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience! The food was amazing! I enjoyed every dish that my friend and I got. The staff is very friendly and I love the decor in the restaurant. 10/10

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful experience for mine and my boyfriends 1 year anniversary! Food, service, and ambiance were amazing and would highly recommend! Will definitely be back

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  6. Andrew

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta tasted very fresh although I was a bit misled with the sausage sauce since I thought there would be sausage. There were just mushrooms.

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  7. Marlena

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Asiago stuffed gnocchi away amazing and delicious. Calamari was fresh and beautifully fried with a chipotle sauce to dip. Would go back!

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  8. Lori VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My dining experience was corrected by the owner, Patricia - she really cares about her patrons dining at her restaurant. Although the service was slow and food was not to our standards she went up and above to make it right! Thank you for taking the time to call me and listen to my complaints and concerns - also, for the refund on our meal. This mean a lot... I would come back to dine again I just think that this was an off night for the kitchen, servers.

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  9. Magali

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, but I would say their desserts are far better. I would skip the chicken alla parmigiana, pappardelle with ragù and the arancini were good. I really enjoyed the lemon cake and the crème brûlé both were perfectly balanced and light. The ambiance, noise level and service was fantastic!

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  10. George

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal Iv ever had. Great service great food great place

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FAQs

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

RustiCucina is rated 4.6 stars by 1201 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
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for RustiCucina

3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marco Provino
  • Delivery & takeout
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