Rustico

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   Ian

   Baltimore

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Rustico had a great atmosphere but the food was just ok. Nothing was bad and they got our order correct, so I can't complain. But for the cost, we were disappointed about how ordinary everything was and how small the portions were.
   

   RusticoResponded today

   Hi Ian! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere. We’re sorry to hear about the food not meeting expectations. We’ll address this with our team. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience! Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   steve

   Washington DC

   42 reviews

   4.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice neighborhood place. Good food and good value Good beer selection.
   

   RusticoResponded today

   Hi Mark! Thank you so much for the review! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to improve your experience. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   Jaimie

   Washington DC

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   What great food. Amazing portions for restaurant week.
   

   RusticoResponded on February 3, 2025

   Hi Jaimie! Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and portions during Restaurant Week. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   Jennie

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We visited Rustico for brunch during Alexandria Restaurant Week. Service was really great. The food was tasty, and the drinks were nice. I got a Bloody Mary, Espresso Martini, risotto tots, French Toast, and brownie sundae. The portions were generous and filling. My Bloody Mary was pretty plain, but the martini was really nice. I enjoyed all of my food. My friend got a beer, the cauliflower appetizer, chicken & waffles, and the cinnamon donuts. They found the beer to be a little bit dull, as well as the cauliflower. They enjoyed it, along with the rest of their meal, but felt that dish was lacking. Overall, we had a really nice meal and really enjoyed ourselves! I’ll keep ordering from here and will make sure I visit in person more often!
   

   RusticoResponded on February 3, 2025

   Hi Jennie! Thank you for joining us during Alexandria Restaurant Week! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and drinks. We appreciate your feedback on the Bloody Mary and cauliflower, and we'll definitely take it into consideration. We can't wait to see you again soon—whether in person or for another order! Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   Denise

   VIP

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Grand-daughter and Grandma date night. Great Pizza and Service! Thanks Rustico!
   

   RusticoResponded on February 3, 2025

   Hi Denise! Thanks for sharing your date night with us! Glad you enjoyed the pizza and service. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   Karthi

   VIP

   Raleigh

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was just really nice. Service, food, atmosphere. Loved the Restaurant Week menu. Our first time and we will be back again for sure!
   

   RusticoResponded on January 29, 2025

   Hi Karthi! Thank you for the kind review! We're thrilled you had a great time at Rustico. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   Brenda

   Nashville

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I will call the manager today to inquire about a strange policy. We invited two friends to join us for restaurant week When we arrived we realized that the three course meals were too much food for the two ladies in the party. So we wanted to order off the menu and the guys were going to order the fixed price three course meals. Our server told us the restaurant menu was “all or nothing” meaning all four of us would have to order it or no one at the table could. Very disappointing and frankly the restaurant lost money because my husband had one entree and shared my appetizer and we all skipped the dessert.
   

   RusticoResponded on January 28, 2025

   Hi Brenda! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the confusion and frustration regarding our restaurant week policy. We always aim to provide a great dining experience, and we understand your concerns. We’ll definitely look into this issue, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. If you’d like, feel free to reach out directly to discuss further—we’d love to make it right. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   John

   Washington DC

   50 reviews

   4.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Sidney our waitstaff was excellent. He made good suggestions on food and drink. He was attentive without being cloying. The appetizers were very good: meatballs and risotto bites and Brussels sprouts. Would have liked better choices for an entree , but the passion fruit cheesecake and Brownie sundae were amazing.
   

   RusticoResponded on January 28, 2025

   Hi John! Thanks for your review! We’re happy to hear Sidney took great care of you, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We’re glad you enjoyed the appetizers and dessert, and we appreciate your feedback on the entrée options. Hope to see you again soon! Thanks, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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   R

   VIP

   Washington DC

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The meals were great. Carlos was super attentive and just a great customer focused individual!
   

   RusticoResponded on January 22, 2025

   Hi there! Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the meals and that Carlos made such a positive impression with his attentive service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Rupal Kavi General Manager
   

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    Mark

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    This restaurant doesn’t take open table. This is a lie
    

    RusticoResponded today

    Hi Mark! Thank you for your review, could you please share your contact information so that I could get more information from you? Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager
    

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