Caffe Rustica
$$$ • Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza
Hours:
1936 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid
(518) 523-7511
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Warm Bread w Dipping Sauce
Goat Cheese and Beets Salad
Shrimp Scampi on Risotto
Sweet Thai Chili Shrimp
Onion Soup Au Gratin
Chicken Saltimbocca
Melanzane Arrabiata
Gemelli Bolognese
Stuffed Mushrooms
Sicilian Meatball
Caffe Rustica Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
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Caffe Rustica is a hidden gem offering spectacular food, great service, and comfortable seating. The staff are incredibly nice, and the food is always hot, tasty, and beautifully presented. They offer vegetarian options and have wheelchair accessibility on the first level. Customers have described the food as top-notch Italian cuisine, rating the overall experience highly. The ambiance is very nice, albeit a bit too dark for some.
The meals, including Melanzana Arrabiata and Sweet Thai Chile Shrimp, are excellent, as are the espresso coffees and cheesecake. The attentive and well-dressed servers provide a dialed-in dining experience, making it a charming Mediterranean gem that brings warmth, flavor, and authenticity to every dish it serves.
Caffe Rustica is owned and operated by locals and is very popular, so reservations are suggested. The background music is pleasant, and the place settings are spotless. The wait staff is attentive and helpful, providing a great dining experience. The prices may be a bit higher than the burger joints on the strip, but the food is better prepared.
The restaurant offers daily specials, a full bar, and an extensive wine menu. The easy-access parking lot in the Price Chopper shopping center is a convenient feature. Caffe Rustica is known for its cozy, moody, and quaint atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for an adult date night.