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Rustico, Alexandria, VA

Rustico

4.5
4.5
1360 Reviews
$30 and under
American
827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Rustico is the quintessential neighborhood pub on the edge of Old Town Alexandria. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats, along with other rustic cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. There’s also no mistaking Rustico’s love for barley & hops! The bar’s focal point is a custom galvanized inverted T bar with 30 brilliant taps book-ended by two massive coolers holding more than 400 different types of ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries regarding private events, https://neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/13711
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Potomac Greens Drive
  • Parking details
    There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,360 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustico is a lively neighborhood gem offering "great food and super service." With a "fantastic atmosphere," it shines with dishes like "mushroom pizza" and "Sgt. Pepperoni Pizza." The extensive beer selection and friendly staff, including standout servers like Carlos, ensure a delightful dining experience despite occasional noise and pricing concerns.

1,360 Reviews
  1. Dave VIP

    Tampa45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood food place! Super service from all!
    RusticoResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Dave! Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Our team works hard to make every visit special, and it's wonderful to know it shows. We look forward to having you back again soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  2. Cary

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch time today Friday was good. I ordered chicken wings and chicken sandwich to and in dining tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. overall good but I believe pricy. Our server Carlos was very good and courteous.
    RusticoResponded on April 12, 2025
    Hi Cary! Thanks for joining us for lunch and for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the wings, sandwich, and soup. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to Carlos. We appreciate your feedback on pricing—it's always helpful as we strive to provide great value along with great food and service. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  3. Donald

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great. It was very loud but there was a special event with a lot of people in the bar area.
    RusticoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Donald! Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your understanding about the noise. We hope to to welcome you back for a more relaxed visit soon! With regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  4. Laurie

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food; perfect lunch spot.
    RusticoResponded on March 29, 2025
    Hi Laurie! Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the service and food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  5. Linda VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and service. And the mushroom pizza is to die for!
    RusticoResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi Linda! Thank you for the wonderful review and for recommending the mushroom pizza! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more tasty bites soon! Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    After taking our order and delivering our food, our server ignored us. Never refilled water until I asked him to after we’d been there 2 1/2 hours. Place wasn’t busy. Had to ask for check when we got to the three hour point.
    RusticoResponded on March 11, 2025
    Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide attentive service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll be sure to address the issues with our team to improve moving forward. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience. Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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  7. Alyson VIP

    Washington DC134 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very Disappointed this time around. This is normally my go to place. And I drive a distance as well. Every time I go I get the Fish And Chips. Usually it’s very good. Unfortunately not this time.
    RusticoResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hi Alyson, I’m so sorry to hear about your recent dining experience with us. We clearly fell below our standards on this occasion. It is always our goal to provide the best experience for our guests, and I’m truly sorry we let you down. I really hope you’ll give us the opportunity to make things right on your next visit. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything I can do in the meantime. Sincerely, Niamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  8. Heather

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. Wide selection of options. Service was prompt. Food delivered quickly and was fresh and delicious.
    RusticoResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hi Heather, Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means the world to our team and is always so uplifting to receive positive feedback. We’re thrilled to know you had a great experience with us and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. All my best, Niamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  9. barbara VIP

    Washington DC57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Rustic co many times and love it. This time started off differently. We had a reservation and the host was one of the rudest people we have ever been greeted by. He barked out where to stand, barked out to follow him to a table and when being seated we thanked him twice he never acknowledged nor says d ‘you’re welcome’. Certainly didn’t start things off well;,but, our waiter was delightful, welcoming and helpful, the food was terrific and we were glad we didn’t let the start ruin our evening. The host working 7 pm on Fri 2/28 was either having a bad evening or was not suited for the role.
    RusticoResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hi Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear about your experience with us last Friday. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is definitely not the kind of experience we want for any of our guests. We always aim to make sure everyone feels special, and it’s clear we missed the mark this time. We value your feedback and are committed to making things right. I hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the warm and welcoming experience you deserve. Warm regards, Niamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director

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  10. Ian

    Baltimore1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Rustico had a great atmosphere but the food was just ok. Nothing was bad and they got our order correct, so I can't complain. But for the cost, we were disappointed about how ordinary everything was and how small the portions were.
    RusticoResponded on February 16, 2025
    Hi Ian! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere. We’re sorry to hear about the food not meeting expectations. We’ll address this with our team. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience! Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager

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FAQs

Rustico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rustico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 224-5051.

Rustico is rated 4.5 stars by 1360 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Rustico

827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Potomac Greens Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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