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Rustico, Alexandria, VA

Rustico

4.6
4.6
1347 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • RAMW Winter Restaurant Week 2025 | Dinner

    US$40.00 per person

    27 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025
    Get ready to celebrate RAMW Winter Restaurant Week 2025 at Rustico! From January 27th through January 30th, treat yourself to a delicious 3-course dinner for $40 per person.

  • RAMW Winter Restaurant Week 2025 | Lunch & Brunch

    US$25.00 per person

    27 Jan 2025 - 2 Feb 2025
    Get ready to celebrate RAMW Winter Restaurant Week 2025 at Rustico! From January 27th through February 2nd, treat yourself to a delicious 3-course lunch (Tuesday - Friday) or brunch (Saturday & Sunday) for $25 per person.

  • Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week 2025 | Dinner

    US$40.00 per person

    31 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 2025
    Get ready to celebrate Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week 2025 at Rustico! From January 31st through February 9th, treat yourself to a delicious 3-course dinner for $40 per person.

Menu

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What 1,347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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.

1,347 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food and service were excellent. Atmosphere was festive. Ron the host was fantastic!

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  2. J. Latrice

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my birthday lunch today. The Sgt. Pepper pizza never disappoints.

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  3. Rosalyn

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the Cheddar Tots and White Pizxa with Chickpea crust. Food was pretty tasty!
    RusticoResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Rosalyn! Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Cheddar Tots and our White Pizza with chickpea crust. We hope to see you again soon to try more of our menu! Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  4. Anne

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Luis made a casual Saturday meal into a special occasion. With his knowledge of the kitchen operation, he was able to pace the courses perfectly without our even asking him. Key feature of his great service (and of all high level servers): he listened to us and delivered accordingly. Oh, and the pizza is very tasty too!
    RusticoResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Anne! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that Luis made your Saturday meal feel special. His attentiveness and expertise truly elevate the dining experience, and we’re thrilled he was able to tailor the service to your needs. We’re also glad you enjoyed the pizza! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal. Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  5. Isabelle

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite lunch spot for years. I love the Caesar salad and pepperoni pizza (minus the hot honey) and many beverage choices (loved the Autumn Mule). Our server was stretched thin but was very pleasant. Look forward to my next visit.

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  6. Lorna Mae

    VIP

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    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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  7. Joe

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    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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  8. 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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  9. canan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 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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  10. Manya

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 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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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 4.6 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

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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