Second time here and it’s amazing every time. The scallops and duck is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Weber
Food was very good, but service was poor. Our server (Courtney) was just plain unfriendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi
Mark Walker
There is only a limited supply of the world famous rhubarb cobbler dessert, and you have to know the chef to secure one. It is incredible. The duck is also amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, Scallops on Spinach Risotto
Lauren Crock
Great food and service. We enjoyed the atmosphere; an intimate setting that made for a relaxing evening. We were very impressed. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dean Scarlett
We were recently visiting Kalamazoo (first time) and grabbed dinner at Rustica. Exceptional place in every way. Food, cocktails, service and vibe were top shelf. We sampled a variety of dishes including the Sweet Pea Veloute, Smoked Salmon Pate, Wedge Salad, Orecchiette, Roasted Cod and Lavender Creme Brulee. Everything was exceptional. Portion sizes are also perfect. Wine list, a recent Wine Spectator award winner, is very interesting and creative. My wife and I are self proclaimed "foodies", and I can say that this must be the best, or at least one of the best restaurants in Kalamazoo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
joel doorlag
Bouillabaisse??? Come on guys! Used to be the best thing on the menu, and honestly the reason we go here a few times a year. It was incredible. Not any more :( They’ve totally changed the recipe, the beautifully flavored broth we love has been replaced by a heavy cream tomato soup with zero special flavors. Super disappointing, would have been nice if the description on the menu had changed to reflect this MASSIVE change. Very sad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Bill Beck
Second annual visit. The food was as expected - well prepared, apps were as advertised and recommended, an overall 8 of 10. The drinks another story - half of a martini glass is not a full drink - and when asked to just do a double - I want a full one, the answer was "Against house policy". And that I understand, since the half pour put the martini's in the $36 range for the full pour. Please re-think your strategy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Zachary Frieben
Came here with my Dad during a restaurant hop. A co worker had told him how good the bone Marrow appetizer was, so that's what we got. They have nice outdoor seating, which is what we did. Services was good and funny, our waitress refused to dab because she's "Too old." ?
The bone marrow was indeed really good! Great flavor, as expected from bone marrow, and it makes for a delicious toast spread. Would definitely come back for an entree.
Charles Amaro
Good Selection and cooked to perfection, little pricy and our waitress wanted to keep a scheduled table usage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Patrick James
Excellent food, great service, good value.What an amazing fine dining experience! The food here is fantastic. The service was very good even though it was busy. The atmosphere is nice, upscale. The kitchen is in the dining room enclosed in glass, watching the chefs is an added joy.
Rustica is our FAVORITE restaurant in Kalamazoo. The wait staff is always so friendly and the food is delicious!! We recommend this restaurant to everyone. My absolute favorite is the Gnocchi and my husband’s favorite is the Duck. We love how the menu slightly changes with the seasons. Always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Nowa
Once again Rustica (Rus-ti-ka) was outstanding food. The best for 30-40 miles around. We enjoyed the smoked salmon pate. Deliciously smoked large chunked fish paste served cold almost as a charcuterie. I had the seafood spaghetti, which included shrimp, muscles, and scallops. But the highlight was the red sauce! I always like a good spaghetti sauce with seafood that is tomato-based and this is definitely the best that I can remember! I will go back and have it again. My mother had the cod which was poached and served with a small salad. Both were delicious. The fish had the texture of perfectly baked lobster, but the flavor of a well seasoned fresh fish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Diane Vasold Trupiano
European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.
Paul Runnels
An upscale restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo, Rustica is a quiet place with relatively limited seating. I would recommend getting reservations, although a couple of small walk-in groups were able to be seated. We each had a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. I had sautéed bay scallops for an appetizer - they were small and succulent! I had the salmon dinner and my wife had the flank steak. Both were delicious, and the flank steak was a generous portion - almost more than both of us could eat. Service was excellent. Other items on the menu looked delicious as well. We did not have room or time for dessert. I recommend Rustica!
Parking: Rustica is located on the Kalamazoo Mall, so parking is limited close by, but there is other on-street parking and a garage not too far.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Hawkins
Fantastic experience dining at Rustica. I was greeted by Bill, one of the owners upon entering and was quickly seated at my table. I started with the scallops and risotto which were served quickly, piping hot. The rich buttery flavors complemented each other. Exquisite dish. My entre was the cod which just as hot, flakey, and served with a sweet corn that paired particularly well. My favorite fine dining in Kalamazoo. I will be back!
Second time here and it’s amazing every time. The scallops and duck is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good, but service was poor. Our server (Courtney) was just plain unfriendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi
There is only a limited supply of the world famous rhubarb cobbler dessert, and you have to know the chef to secure one. It is incredible. The duck is also amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, Scallops on Spinach Risotto
Great food and service. We enjoyed the atmosphere; an intimate setting that made for a relaxing evening. We were very impressed. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were recently visiting Kalamazoo (first time) and grabbed dinner at Rustica. Exceptional place in every way. Food, cocktails, service and vibe were top shelf. We sampled a variety of dishes including the Sweet Pea Veloute, Smoked Salmon Pate, Wedge Salad, Orecchiette, Roasted Cod and Lavender Creme Brulee. Everything was exceptional. Portion sizes are also perfect. Wine list, a recent Wine Spectator award winner, is very interesting and creative. My wife and I are self proclaimed "foodies", and I can say that this must be the best, or at least one of the best restaurants in Kalamazoo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bouillabaisse??? Come on guys! Used to be the best thing on the menu, and honestly the reason we go here a few times a year. It was incredible. Not any more :( They’ve totally changed the recipe, the beautifully flavored broth we love has been replaced by a heavy cream tomato soup with zero special flavors. Super disappointing, would have been nice if the description on the menu had changed to reflect this MASSIVE change. Very sad!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Second annual visit. The food was as expected - well prepared, apps were as advertised and recommended, an overall 8 of 10. The drinks another story - half of a martini glass is not a full drink - and when asked to just do a double - I want a full one, the answer was "Against house policy". And that I understand, since the half pour put the martini's in the $36 range for the full pour. Please re-think your strategy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Came here with my Dad during a restaurant hop. A co worker had told him how good the bone Marrow appetizer was, so that's what we got. They have nice outdoor seating, which is what we did. Services was good and funny, our waitress refused to dab because she's "Too old." ?
The bone marrow was indeed really good! Great flavor, as expected from bone marrow, and it makes for a delicious toast spread. Would definitely come back for an entree.
Good Selection and cooked to perfection, little pricy and our waitress wanted to keep a scheduled table usage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Excellent food, great service, good value.What an amazing fine dining experience! The food here is fantastic. The service was very good even though it was busy. The atmosphere is nice, upscale. The kitchen is in the dining room enclosed in glass, watching the chefs is an added joy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Limoncello Tiramisu, Charcuterie Board, Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, Mushroom Farrotto
Restaurantji Recommends
Rustica is our FAVORITE restaurant in Kalamazoo. The wait staff is always so friendly and the food is delicious!! We recommend this restaurant to everyone. My absolute favorite is the Gnocchi and my husband’s favorite is the Duck. We love how the menu slightly changes with the seasons. Always a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Once again Rustica (Rus-ti-ka) was outstanding food. The best for 30-40 miles around. We enjoyed the smoked salmon pate. Deliciously smoked large chunked fish paste served cold almost as a charcuterie. I had the seafood spaghetti, which included shrimp, muscles, and scallops. But the highlight was the red sauce! I always like a good spaghetti sauce with seafood that is tomato-based and this is definitely the best that I can remember! I will go back and have it again. My mother had the cod which was poached and served with a small salad. Both were delicious. The fish had the texture of perfectly baked lobster, but the flavor of a well seasoned fresh fish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.
An upscale restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo, Rustica is a quiet place with relatively limited seating. I would recommend getting reservations, although a couple of small walk-in groups were able to be seated. We each had a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. I had sautéed bay scallops for an appetizer - they were small and succulent! I had the salmon dinner and my wife had the flank steak. Both were delicious, and the flank steak was a generous portion - almost more than both of us could eat. Service was excellent. Other items on the menu looked delicious as well. We did not have room or time for dessert. I recommend Rustica!
Parking: Rustica is located on the Kalamazoo Mall, so parking is limited close by, but there is other on-street parking and a garage not too far.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic experience dining at Rustica. I was greeted by Bill, one of the owners upon entering and was quickly seated at my table. I started with the scallops and risotto which were served quickly, piping hot. The rich buttery flavors complemented each other. Exquisite dish. My entre was the cod which just as hot, flakey, and served with a sweet corn that paired particularly well. My favorite fine dining in Kalamazoo. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...