Rustico Ristorante & Pizzeria

Decent food, nice dark atmosphere. Only complaint is the complementary bread, it looks good, has a flavorful topping, and the olive oil dip is tasty, however, the bread itself tastes like paper to the point that the blandness overwhealms the topping, as well as the dryness and crumbly consistancy of the cheapest hamburger buns. Please replace it or get rid of it altogether, it made me suspicious of the food which did the entree a disservice since it was alright, but I should not have felt trepidation before the meal or had to be relieved when it wasn't as bad as I had been fearing.

We enjoyed a late dinner with attentive service and good food. My chicken parmesan was cooked well but could have used more sauce. The accompanying vegetables were delicious. The pasta was overcooked but not inedible. My wife's meatballs were delicious.

Great customer service for me and my friends! And food tasted amazing.

We love this place !! The Lobster Ravioli is the best. The old fashion is great! 😊 all the food is good and authentic !

It was my first time there. The seafood pasta was delicious. Restaurant made bread was so good.

This 5star is for Shannon and then the food!
At first we came in the be told by hostess to wait an hour and half for a table. What???
Then Shannon came to assist and worked out two tables for us to be seated within 15 minutes! Her attention to my family and patience was perfect! We are A lot! My grandbaby is two and a handful lol, but she made the night great! Thank you for wonderful service for my Birthday dinner Shannon!!
Lobster Ravioli was yummy and the bday Canoli was fantastic!!

Rustico’s ambiance is very nice and our sever Bianka, was extremely friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the food quality and preparation has sorely diminished. The bread was nothing that this Sicilian has ever eaten in Sicily nor in New York’s Sicilian restaurants. I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana. It was undercooked, tastelessly breaded with barely any marinara sauce and totally covered in a bland mozzarella cheese. The side of pasta was overcooked and the sauce was ok but a little on the acidic side. At best, this was akin to school cafeteria food. The redeeming factor of the meal was Rustico’s chocolate cake dessert- utterly sinful!
Next time I will go to Carini’s. They are not fancy but have much better food.

Carlos was wonderful

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great food friendly staff .
Must try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Italian

Every time I go to this place it’s great. Feels like an authentic Italian restaurant. Complimentary bread was very good! Every time I get something it’s delicious. The Arrabbriata is no joke the best I have ever had. People who work here are amazing too. I wish I could remember the ladies name who served me last time. But, all the staff I have ever had there was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Ziti, Rustico House Salad

Amazing pastas and garlic bread to start they're menu is great from the starters and desserts

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Tiramisu

The best Italian spot in the area! I love it there so much! I definitely recommend the deserts ?

Best place in Murrieta for Italian food.

Best mussels and clams risotto I’ve ever had! The owners work so hard to make everything perfect! Great family owned restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food, reasonably priced and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Scallops Agro Dolce, Lasagna