The chef’s wheel pasta was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Our waiter was extremely friendly and made us feel so welcome. Dessert was just as impressive and the perfect way to end the meal. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef's Cheese Wheel Pasta
Mollie Harary
We loved it here! The service was great despite there being not too many people working. We brought our baby and they were super accommodating. Food was delicious, they made us great mocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scooby “Traveler” W
Our food and service from Nathan was excellent. He was very accommodating and professional and made sure we enjoyed our night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli
Maya
Overall a good experience. Very nice decorated space inside, pasta is ok, nothing special. Mot a lot of other choices.
Gregg
The service was phenomenal from the host to the servers. Outdoor patio was warm and quieter despite it being a rainy night. Portions were large and our party of four shared the bruschetta, arugula salad, cheese wheel special pasta, a short rib pasta and a pizza. For the ambiance and experience and portion sizes, we felt it was a good value. We took home plenty of leftovers. We will be back. Would work well for a large party.
Blair
Fantastic meal with my wife and I. Delicious dinner, good wine, amazing Limoncello cake, you need to order some! Ocean was our server, and she made our dinning experience very special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Santos
Best Italian food I’ve ever had. Great service. Authentic vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tori
This is my fourth time dining here and the food is always delicious. My favorite is the short rib pappardelle, but all the pastas are fresh featuring delicious decandent sauces; the trio of bruschetta was quite tasty as well. Excellent service and the staff is very nice and professional. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a romantic yet casual and most importantly, delicious Italian dinner.
Dillon
Really enjoyed Rusticucina. I had the Carbonara which was great! Went there on a casual date night and it was perfect for us. A couple glasses of wine appetizer and meals all for a little over $100. Couldn't ask for a better value in San Diego.
Rusticucina is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. The food tastes like it came straight from a kitchen in Italy—simple, fresh, and full of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauces were rich without being heavy. The cozy, rustic atmosphere made it the perfect spot for a relaxed evening.
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right from start to finish. You can tell they truly care about the experience they’re giving guests. Whether you’re out for a date night or just craving authentic Italian comfort food, Rusticucina is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Mills
The cheese wheel dish of the day and the service was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis McKinney
The food here is amazing— everything tasted fresh, good temperatures, and authentically served!
Definitely try the cheese wheel if you can — I’m not a big cheese person, but this isn’t Kraft cheese 😅. Definitely glad I ordered this.
Portions are huge, so come hungry or plan to take some home. The capsule fits the atmosphere and ties it all together. Service was top notch — everyone was super friendly from when we first opened the door.
Absolutely would come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nio
It was my first time. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. Food was good, but not the best. You can sit inside or alfresco. Street parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael M
This was our first time visiting this restaurant. What a great dining experience. It was way beyond our expectations and we loved the food and the service. The restaurant is nicely decorated and we can't wait to go back again. Excellent choice for Italian food.
I certainly know how to hire Italians. And mmmm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chef’s wheel pasta was outstanding—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Our waiter was extremely friendly and made us feel so welcome. Dessert was just as impressive and the perfect way to end the meal. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef's Cheese Wheel Pasta
We loved it here! The service was great despite there being not too many people working. We brought our baby and they were super accommodating. Food was delicious, they made us great mocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our food and service from Nathan was excellent. He was very accommodating and professional and made sure we enjoyed our night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli
Overall a good experience. Very nice decorated space inside, pasta is ok, nothing special. Mot a lot of other choices.
The service was phenomenal from the host to the servers. Outdoor patio was warm and quieter despite it being a rainy night. Portions were large and our party of four shared the bruschetta, arugula salad, cheese wheel special pasta, a short rib pasta and a pizza. For the ambiance and experience and portion sizes, we felt it was a good value. We took home plenty of leftovers. We will be back. Would work well for a large party.
Fantastic meal with my wife and I. Delicious dinner, good wine, amazing Limoncello cake, you need to order some!
Ocean was our server, and she made our dinning experience very special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Italian food I’ve ever had. Great service. Authentic vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my fourth time dining here and the food is always delicious. My favorite is the short rib pappardelle, but all the pastas are fresh featuring delicious decandent sauces; the trio of bruschetta was quite tasty as well. Excellent service and the staff is very nice and professional. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a romantic yet casual and most importantly, delicious Italian dinner.
Really enjoyed Rusticucina. I had the Carbonara which was great! Went there on a casual date night and it was perfect for us. A couple glasses of wine appetizer and meals all for a little over $100. Couldn't ask for a better value in San Diego.
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Rusticucina is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. The food tastes like it came straight from a kitchen in Italy—simple, fresh, and full of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauces were rich without being heavy. The cozy, rustic atmosphere made it the perfect spot for a relaxed evening.
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right from start to finish. You can tell they truly care about the experience they’re giving guests. Whether you’re out for a date night or just craving authentic Italian comfort food, Rusticucina is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cheese wheel dish of the day and the service was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is amazing— everything tasted fresh, good temperatures, and authentically served!
Definitely try the cheese wheel if you can — I’m not a big cheese person, but this isn’t Kraft cheese 😅. Definitely glad I ordered this.
Portions are huge, so come hungry or plan to take some home. The capsule fits the atmosphere and ties it all together. Service was top notch — everyone was super friendly from when we first opened the door.
Absolutely would come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my first time. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. Food was good, but not the best. You can sit inside or alfresco. Street parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was our first time visiting this restaurant. What a great dining experience. It was way beyond our expectations and we loved the food and the service. The restaurant is nicely decorated and we can't wait to go back again. Excellent choice for Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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