RustiCucina

4.6

1201 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Neighbourhood 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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(619) 310-5291
Website
http://www.rusticucina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Marco Provino
Private party facilities
RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!

Location
3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
Area
Hillcrest
Cross Street
Essex
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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

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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

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Paula VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Anne VIP
Palm Springs17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Kristen VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
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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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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Andrew
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 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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Marlena
Palm Springs3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 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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Lori VIP
San Francisco28 reviews
3.0
Dined on 17 February 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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Magali
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 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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George
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3797 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

Cross Street
Essex
Area
Hillcrest
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marco Provino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rusticucina.com/
Phone number
(619) 310-5291
Private party facilities
RustiCucina welcomes the opportunity to host or cater your special and corporate events. Please give us a call at 619-310-5291 or email us at ocean@rusticucina.com to host your next event!

RustiCucina

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Popular dishes

Spaghetti

Ravioli

Pappardelle

Menu

What 1,201 people are saying

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Review summary

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