Got seated and waited 15min before being greeted by the server. Waited a while for our drinks to arrive and then had to wait another 20min before being able to order food. Server was not very attentive but the busses was wonderful and around the table the whole time. They do not properly clean tables between guests and grabbed all of the glasses from the top rim which violates basic service standards. Food was good but seemed over priced for the amount received.
Mark
This is the third time we've dined here and the food and service were great! We were warmly greeted and received a nice thank you when we left.
Mayra
This place is going to be your new favorite restaurant. I promise you everything on the menu is beyond delicious and the services outstanding! From the bread with tomato to the desserts by far my favorite one is the chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream it's to die for! I think this is my new favorite place.
Maryanne
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Rustico in Oak Park. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was stylish yet welcoming — a perfect blend of cool and swanky decor that set the tone for the evening. The food? Outstanding. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The truffle gnocchi was rich and indulgent — easily one of the highlights. The Collin (a signature dish we hadn't tried before) was a pleasant surprise, and the paella was packed with savory, well-balanced ingredients. The chicken parmesan was crispy and comforting, and the pizzas hit that perfect mark between artisan and classic. Service was truly top-notch — friendly, attentive, and seamless throughout the night. The staff made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. All in all, Rustico delivered on every level: food, atmosphere, and service. We'll definitely be back — this place is a must-visit in Oak Park.
MARTIN
Throughly enjoyed our meal. Service was very good with the appropriate amount of attention. I had the eggplant dish which was excellent. Calamari was another dish that was raved about. We will be back.
Paul
The physical restaurant is gorgeous and comfortable. The food was delicious. Our biggest issue was the waitstaff.. barely checked on us.. there is a fine balance between giving us time to enjoy conversation and ignoring us for too long. We literally had to ask for our check Also I am growing tired of waitstaff treatment if we are not drinking alcohol.. there many reasons that are none of your business... overall we we would go back for the food and gorgeous physical space.
Bonnie
Good food and service. Had tapas of Brussel sprouts and mozzarella tomato salad, both delicious. Very nice wine list.
Christina
Food and service was excellent! It was our first time there and we were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend.
TracyL
Absolutely will return!!!! This was great for a date night. We sat outside and had amazing cocktails and delicious food. For two we had a hot and cold small plate and 2 entrees. Was plenty. Recommendations: get the Valencia (play on pisco sour) to drink. I loved the Gnocchi and the beet carpaccio was terrific.
Draenna
Took my grandmother here for hey 87th birthday. It was a huge hit. She said it was the best gnocchi she's ever had in her life. The drinks were well done. They even brought her a little dessert for her birthday without us asking! Will definitely be back.
I loved it here, it was my first time in Chicago and I'm glad I came here for my birthday dinner. I had a good time and I loved my service it was a good experience overall
Janet
Have visited often before and enjoyed, but they have just stopped being willing to split a bill. This makes dining with friends unnecessarily complicated. Also noise levels more intense than I remembered. Food was good and staff friendly, but likely will not return.
Sue
The food and service here are always above average. We have never had a bad meal or poor service. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Aneesha
Per usual! Maria was the sweetest...the food was excellent. We enjoy ourselves every time we come for our date nights ☺️
Ramiro
The dinner and service were great. The general manager, Eloy, was attentive and made sure our dinner experience was perfect.
Got seated and waited 15min before being greeted by the server. Waited a while for our drinks to arrive and then had to wait another 20min before being able to order food. Server was not very attentive but the busses was wonderful and around the table the whole time. They do not properly clean tables between guests and grabbed all of the glasses from the top rim which violates basic service standards. Food was good but seemed over priced for the amount received.
This is the third time we've dined here and the food and service were great! We were warmly greeted and received a nice thank you when we left.
This place is going to be your new favorite restaurant. I promise you everything on the menu is beyond delicious and the services outstanding! From the bread with tomato to the desserts by far my favorite one is the chocolate lava cake with hazelnut ice cream it's to die for! I think this is my new favorite place.
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Rustico in Oak Park. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was stylish yet welcoming — a perfect blend of cool and swanky decor that set the tone for the evening. The food? Outstanding. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The truffle gnocchi was rich and indulgent — easily one of the highlights. The Collin (a signature dish we hadn't tried before) was a pleasant surprise, and the paella was packed with savory, well-balanced ingredients. The chicken parmesan was crispy and comforting, and the pizzas hit that perfect mark between artisan and classic. Service was truly top-notch — friendly, attentive, and seamless throughout the night. The staff made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. All in all, Rustico delivered on every level: food, atmosphere, and service. We'll definitely be back — this place is a must-visit in Oak Park.
Throughly enjoyed our meal. Service was very good with the appropriate amount of attention. I had the eggplant dish which was excellent. Calamari was another dish that was raved about. We will be back.
The physical restaurant is gorgeous and comfortable. The food was delicious. Our biggest issue was the waitstaff.. barely checked on us.. there is a fine balance between giving us time to enjoy conversation and ignoring us for too long. We literally had to ask for our check Also I am growing tired of waitstaff treatment if we are not drinking alcohol.. there many reasons that are none of your business... overall we we would go back for the food and gorgeous physical space.
Good food and service. Had tapas of Brussel sprouts and mozzarella tomato salad, both delicious. Very nice wine list.
Food and service was excellent! It was our first time there and we were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend.
Absolutely will return!!!! This was great for a date night. We sat outside and had amazing cocktails and delicious food. For two we had a hot and cold small plate and 2 entrees. Was plenty. Recommendations: get the Valencia (play on pisco sour) to drink. I loved the Gnocchi and the beet carpaccio was terrific.
Took my grandmother here for hey 87th birthday. It was a huge hit. She said it was the best gnocchi she's ever had in her life. The drinks were well done. They even brought her a little dessert for her birthday without us asking! Will definitely be back.
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I loved it here, it was my first time in Chicago and I'm glad I came here for my birthday dinner. I had a good time and I loved my service it was a good experience overall
Have visited often before and enjoyed, but they have just stopped being willing to split a bill. This makes dining with friends unnecessarily complicated. Also noise levels more intense than I remembered. Food was good and staff friendly, but likely will not return.
The food and service here are always above average. We have never had a bad meal or poor service. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Per usual! Maria was the sweetest...the food was excellent. We enjoy ourselves every time we come for our date nights ☺️
The dinner and service were great. The general manager, Eloy, was attentive and made sure our dinner experience was perfect.
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