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Rustico, Oak Park, IL

Rustico

4.7
4.7
997 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Spanish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (708) 948-7855
  • 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
  • Area
    Oak Park
  • Cross Street
    Oak Park Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 997 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Best Ambience

  • Near West

    Child-friendly

  • Near West

    Healthy

  • Near West

    Great for fine wines

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Near West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustico in Oak Park is a delightful dining destination praised for its "fantastic menu" and "amazing food." Guests highlight the "great service" and "welcoming atmosphere." The tapas and paella are popular, and the desserts, especially the Spanish tiramisu, receive rave reviews. Perfect for special occasions or a casual meal.

997 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu. Excellent food! Had to wait a little longer then usual for appetizers and then food while other tables sat after us were already getting main dish but food taste and service out weighed that. Would highly recommend.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had visited Rustico's original location on Lake Street in Oak Park when it first opened. I was not impressed. My family and I checked out the Oak Park Avenue location last night and I was in for a very pleasant surprise. This is a completely different, wonderful restaurant! All of our dishes were top notch and the service was very attentive. Also, it was completely full of diners. Obviously, my neighbors have been on to a great thing before I was. I'll definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely evening, Rustico!

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  3. Catherine

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Great food. Choices appeal to many different tastes. New location is great.

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  4. John

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food staff is always there to help! We will be back

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  5. Rick

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere. Pricey but nice night out.

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  6. Stacey

    Southwest Florida

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Early dinner at 5:30 p.m. Very open upon arrival. Became lively and a bit noisy in certain areas.Enjoyed our spot tucked into the wall on the North side deep in for conversation. Quality of food very good. Fried calamari especially tasty; seasoned well. Crab cakes good. Manhattan cocktail done well with the appropriate square ice cube. Eating at the bar would be a pleasant option.

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  7. Patty

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dining experience at Rustico! Started with Fried Calamari which was really good, not greasy at all. We had Paella which was delicious, the short ribs which were excellent, and chicken piccata which was very good. They have a great menu with so much to choose from along with a good selection of wines by the glass. Great service as well!

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  8. Karen

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy with our dinner here. Our waiter, Oscar, was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. We shared the mushroom soup (very good), Rustico salad (fresh & delicious), and the halibut (cooked to perfection, flaky and tender). Loved it all! We had a cozy table up by the front window, which we appreciated We will definitely be back.

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  9. Candace

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded, service was poor and requests made were not honored

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  10. Ginger

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rustico is a reliable go-to. The menu is vast but everything is good! Cocktails are good and strong! Great affordable wine choices too. The brussel sprouts on the tapas menu are standard roasted sprouts, but they have something in there that makes them unique--and a very healthy serving too! The spinach salad with the crispy serrano is not to be missed. Excellent service and no service charge tucked into the bill. I do wish Rustico would bring credit card reader to table instead of taking card away.

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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 997 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
23:30
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rustico

155 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Oak Park Ave.
  • Area
    Oak Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:45 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wine
  • 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
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