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Seared Scallops, Squid Ink Pasta (May '24 Special) - Rustic Kitchen, Los Angeles, CA

Rustic Kitchen

4.5
4.5
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for happy hour
Rustic Kitchen has been serving the local Mar Vista community and surrounding cities for over eight years now! We are a family owned restaurant, sourcing local ingredients and serving up quality dishes that reflect our southern California heritage as well as our family’s Italian roots. Chef Noelle likes to focus on quality ingredients and straightforward preparations. Customer favorites include steak frites, Branzino, chicken pot pie, pan roasted salmon, BBQ pork chop and our super popular RK burger. The wine list is second to none having been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine with their level two Best of Award of Excellence (2-glass) for 5 years in a row. We offer over 60 wines by the glass, flights and more. RK is here to make your wine journey fun and educational. We bring special winemaker events every month as well as our monthly/seasonal specials. Cheers – Chef Noelle Fanaris and Certified Sommelier John Fanaris, Proprietors

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 390-1500
  • Website
    https://rustickitchen.la/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Noelle Fanaris
  • Location
    3523 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066-2706
  • Area
    Culver City
  • Cross Street
    Palms
  • Parking details
    Open parking in rear
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour Daily 4pm - 6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 16:00 - 20:45
    Happy Hour Daily 4pm - 6pm

Menu

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What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustic Kitchen is truly a "neighborhood gem," offering delicious, well-prepared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. The extensive wine list complements the flavorful food, and the knowledgeable staff ensures a memorable dining experience. While some menu items may occasionally miss the mark, the overall quality and ambiance make it a delightful choice.

25 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Jacksonville

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting menu, liked cod and chips. Prepared mc n cheese with jalapenos for another guest.

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  2. Stephanie

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tuna Tartare was fabulous. It came with taro choose which would have been enough but I ordered baguette. I was thinking it would be a crunchy French baguette but it wasn’t. Not great. Wine selections are vast and interesting. I had a lovely glass of Moschofilero. Yummy.

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  3. Richard

    Los Angeles

    75 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nothing special. Neighborhood place with a good atmosphere but mediocre food.

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  4. madeline

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely and intimate. Personal service. Nice Portuguese vinho verde and branzino. Avocado fries are the bomb!

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  5. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A neighborhood gem with well crafted food and an excellent wine list. Always offering seasonal specials too. You can make this a regular in your restaurant rotation!

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  6. Rebecca

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and wonderful experience! We had a lovely evening.

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  7. BarbaraS

    Los Angeles

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    always great food, we had good service too. We sat outside and the table behind us was pretty loud, but it subsided after awhile. Love this place! My husband had short ribs, and the other 3 had some variation on poke or ahi salads.

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  8. DianeR

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my new favorite local places. The people are lovely, and the wine offerings are ridiculous! We tried a flight and tasted two more and now have 5 wines we absolutely adore. And the food was delicious.

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  9. KathleenC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the service was great, very attentive

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  10. DeborahW

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Came here for my husband’s birthday dinner. Menu looked great but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype. There was tuna tartare and tuna crudo listed on the menu. My husband and I ordered the tuna tartare and the beet tartare to share. My daughter and brother each ordered the tuna crudo. What we got were two tuna tartare and two beet tartare. We sent one beet tartare back and asked about the tuna crudo. We were informed that the tuna tartare and the tuna crudo were the same thing. Really? The chef needs to learn the difference between a tartare and a crudo. The taro chips that were served with the tuna tartare were thick and soggy. The beet tartare was just ok and served with rather dry slices of bread. We were then informed that they were out of lobster and so no lobster rolls for me or my husband. He ordered the branzinno and I ordered the special of penne in a cream sauce with shaved zucchini. The branzino was cooked perfectly with a nicely crisped skin. The penne dish was inedible. The cream sauce had broken and was clotted. The zucchini was overcooked and mushy. What a disappointment. The high notes were the breaded and fried avocado, the branzino and the steak. Service was ok but we kept getting different servers which was a bit confusing. Overall, a very disappointing meal.

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FAQs

Rustic Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Rustic Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 390-1500.

Rustic Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 25 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 2 times today

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Google Map for Rustic Kitchen

3523 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066-2706

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palms
  • Area
    Culver City
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Open parking in rear
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Noelle Fanaris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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