Cucina Rustica

Cucina Rustica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   SeaglassHunter27

   Washington DC17 reviews

   4.0

   Reviewed on February 25, 2019

   1. Overall 4

   We were there on Saturday for a lunch after a funeral. Kelly was the waitress for our entire party. More people attended than expected and settings needed to be added. This waitress managed it all plus took drink orders and delivered the food on time. The food was good and it all came out of the kitchen hot.
   

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   Potso

   Greater Boston32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 10, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were a group of 6 and all of us were impressed by the food, the service and value here. Great dinner!
   

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   ChristineD

   Greater Boston318 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 27, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a great experience celebrating my birthday at Cucina Rustica. Food was excellent as was service from Denise.
   

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   RayMike

   Greater Boston26 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 17, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It was difficult to find as the restaurant did not have any lights on their sign, nor lights on on the outside of the building or parking lot and this was at 7pm. The hostess was not the most cordial person to be greeting guest. Waitress was very friendly and professional. However the waitstaff are over whelmed, not enough help, service is very slow. they were out of meatballs. The quality food was excellent, portions are very good. Would recommend based on the food; service needs to be improved
   

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   AnnieOsodisappointed

   San Francisco2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 12, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   It was just ok food. The sauces didn't have distinct flavoring. When the food in my kitchen tastes better than the restaurant, I will not spend my money to go back again. The pasta was good; most likely homemade, but the sauces lacked that authentic Italian flavor. The bread and butter was pretty good. Service was very slow. It took about 15 minutes for the waitress just to come over and say hello. It then took about 20-30 minutes to get our drinks. The food didn't all come out at the same time. The waitress offered a complimentary drink of hard liquor but we were not interested.
   

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   SarahD VIP

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 10, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing and Erin our server was friendly, patient, and overall terrific. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Excellent VIP

   Greater Boston125 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on September 29, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Sat at the bar for dinner but bartender seemed to be overworked/overwhelmed. Had to get her attention to get another drink and forgot one of our appetizers. They ran out of top shelf Vodka for our drinks. The back bar was cluttered with dirty glasses and bottles. Food was actually quite good. Unfortunately Second visit here was similar to our first visit, fair at best
   

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   JasonD

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on September 29, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Get rid of the karaoke singer, it ruins the whole vibe!!
   

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   MikeA VIP

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on September 24, 2018

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My friend got the brick chicken which we were told by the waitress takes about 35 minutes but comes highly recommended . When it came out it was super super dry and tasteless. Dry enough that he had to drink water after almost every bite! The red pepper gnocchi sounded delicious so we decided to try them. They were more hollow dumplings than anything else, but definitely not a gnocchi! My veal parm was very good however as was my pasta, nice and al dente. Dessert was also very good and they even gave you a complementary small drink with dessert. Def not all bad and I’ll try it again.
   

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    Willis

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Old school meets new. I’ve watched the Executive Chef grow over the past decade and I couldn’t be more impressed with where he is now. He holds his staff and purveyors to the highest standards. House made pastas, fresh ingredients. Kitchen theater, brick pizza oven, spacious dining area, large bar, secondary event room, live music. Just go already!!!
    

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