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Rustico, Alexandria, VA

Rustico

4.5
4.5
1342 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Rustico

4.5
$30 and under
American
Alexandria

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
Rustico is the quintessential neighborhood pub on the edge of Old Town Alexandria. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats, along with other rustic cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. There’s also no mistaking Rustico’s love for barley & hops! The bar’s focal point is a custom galvanized inverted T bar with 30 brilliant taps book-ended by two massive coolers holding more than 400 different types of ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 15:00–21:00 Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 224-5051
  • Website
    http://www.rusticorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, https://neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/13711
  • Location
    827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Potomac Greens Drive
  • Parking details
    There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,342 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 recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustico offers a vibrant dining experience with "super quality food" and a variety of enticing dishes. Guests love the "awesome" pizza and "excellent" risotto tots. The restaurant's patio provides a "lovely" setting, and the staff is known for being "friendly and attentive." Perfect for families and gatherings.

1,342 Reviews

  1. Lorna Mae

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent first time visit. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly!

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  2. Joe

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the casual, yet upscale atmosphere here. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. We never felt rushed. Looking around, I saw families, friends, and couples enjoying themselves.

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  3. Marion

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked online days before when in restaurant they could not find my booking even though I had email Still managed to get a table Young Staff very attentive food good

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  4. canan

    Washington DC

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice of beer! Brusell strouts were nicely done. Always enjoy the White Pizza! Great service, he was great! Thanks!

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  5. Manya

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food and nice quiet environment. Perhaps a little too quiet (but it was the weekend after Thanksgiving) - usually Rustico is a bit more bustling. But the dinner and service were very good and the beer selection and skillet cookie always are winners!
    RusticoResponded on 4 December 2024
    Hi Manya! Thank you for the great feedback and kind words! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  6. Emily

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE LOVE LOVE Rustico. We try to go every couple of months. The wide selection of beers as well as delicious food that includes numerous GF items (since all those factors are often important to our dining partners and ourselves) are the top reasons. We are very fond of the cauliflower, brussels, wings, beet salad and pizzas. For the non-beer people, the selection of cocktails is quite nice. Only complaint is that all the red wines tasted almost the same. Weird. No Meiomi or Caliveda - both smooth and drinkable Pinot Noirs and SUPER popular/best-sellers at Total Wine. The highlight of this visit was our server. We did not catch her first name but the receipt reads Palak K. SHE WAS WONDERFUL. So knowledgeable about literally everything on the menu as well as other subjects (like the beer advent calendars etc). She was perfect.

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  7. Amanda

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, brussle sprouts, a Sgt Pepperoni Pizza and wings was all great. Karen our server was amazing. Would certainly recommend!
    RusticoResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi Amanda! Thank you for your thoughtful review and shoutouts to our food and service! We're so happy you enjoyed dining with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  8. Morgan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here and it was exactly what we were looking for! Great ambiance, good variety to food and drink options, good location with easy parking too. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.
    RusticoResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hi Morgan! Thank you so much for the lovely review. We’re thrilled to hear that your first visit was exactly what you were looking for. See you again soon! Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  9. Kelli

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was soooooo good and the service was friendly and attentive
    RusticoResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Kelli! Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and that our team provided friendly, attentive service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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  10. Christopher

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious flavors. We will definitely return!
    RusticoResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Christopher! Thank you for the great feedback and kind words about the meal! We’re glad you enjoyed the delicious flavors and cozy ambience.

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FAQs

Rustico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rustico also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 224-5051.

Rustico is rated 4.5 stars by 1342 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Rustico restaurant

Rustico

4.5
$30 and under
American
Alexandria

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rustico

827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Potomac Greens Drive
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 15:00–21:00 Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rusticorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 224-5051
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, https://neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/13711
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