“This place has some of the best Italian food on LI. The portions can be big since it’s a family style/sharing restaurant. Take away or dine in, the food is always amazing and I can’t recommend this place enough. My favorite is the chicken parm. The staff is also really friendly and the service was great.“
“We decided to sit down at the takeout pizza spot. It ended up being such a great experience! Had some delicious penne alla vodka, hero, and pizza. They brought out bread for us and knots on the house!!The chef came out with the food, he was glowing. The guy at the register when he told us to get the penne alla vodka, glowing!!! These people care about their food and it shows!“
“We usually get our wraps and pizza there and are always satiated. This past weekend we did a catering order that turned out great. Food was good, hot, and more importantly, it was on time. All important metrics when you have a houseful of people.“
“My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of experiencing a delightful Valentine's Day dinner at Cafe Rustica in Smithtown, and it exceeded all expectations.From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly greeted and seated with genuine delight. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, patiently answering our questions about the specials and offering his recommendations on the most popular and tastiest entrees. Within minutes, we were toasting to another Valentine's Day celebration with perfectly crafted dirty martinis that set the tone for the evening.The appetizers arrived promptly, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice of clams and oysters. The seafood was impeccably fresh, as if it had just been plucked from the ocean!My boyfriends main course, lobster, was an absolute delight. Each bite was bursting with flavor, making it one of the most delicious dishes I've ever tasted! For my entree, I ordered my favorite, a classic beet and goat cheese salad, which always leaves me satsfied, and this salad was .True to their excellent service, our waiter even remembered to wrap up the leftovers for me to enjoy as lunch the following day, saving me from forgetting it as we headed towards our valeted vehicle.Overall, our dining experience at Cafe Rustica was splendid. The freshness, impeccable service, and cozy atmosphere made it a memorable evening. I can't wait to return for another dinner and indulge in their exquisite cuisine once again.Highly recommended!“
“Had a giftcard to try for the first time. Staff is very friendly. Had Clams Oreganato for an appetizer. They give you 6 good size clams. They were very good. Their bread looks like garlic knots but its bread made fresh upon request. Very tasty. I had Chicken franchise with spaghetti my husband had Chicken parm with spaghetti. I got 2 decent size pieces of chicken. It was over lemoned. My husband's chicken was 1 huge piece but bland tasting. I read reviews before going and they were all positive. I don't know maybe an off night for the cook.“
“This is THE best Italian restaurant on LI and easily one of my top 5 restaurants overall. I always bring my out of town guests here and I have hosted several large gatherings here for 15-25 people over the years. The food and service are always exceptional. Chef Marco puts his all into his dishes.“