Reviews for Rustica Ristorante in Chester, CT
I've been here twice for date night with my wife and I'll continue to come back. The pasta and sauce are great and there are... lots of great choices on the menu! Read more
We went out dinner with my family . The restaurant was so cozy + inviting , The staff was so friendly + knowledgeable! I would... highly recommend this place because food is homemade + fresh ! Everything was perfect from minute we walked in to the end ! Read more
One of the worst dinners I’ve ever had in my life. The steak that I ordered was so chewy it had to be sent back. I then waited... for a piece of salmon which came out raw inside. When I complained, the owner/chef came out and told me “the customer isalways right but in this case you’re wrong.” Absolutely terrible food and customer service. Do not eat here ever. Read more
The best restaurant to eat ate. Great food and great service. The staff is always so kind and friendly. The bartender makes the... best drinks and the food is always incredible and amazing!! highly recommend this restaurant, always a great experience everytime! One of my favorite places. Read more
Had a wonderful dinner. It's such a treat to eat at a family owned restaurant with friendly and professional service, table... cloths, and of course, delicious Italian food. Had mussels in Fra Diavolo sauce followed by a veal chop. We will definitely beback. Read more
Tasty appetizers.Tasty salads. Tasty entrees. Mediocre service and attention contributes to this so-so rating.
I wanted to update my review (read below) because when a restaurant like Rustica Ristorante serves great food - not just amazing... Italian, with fresh ingredients including homemade pasta you have to update! For the last 10 months I've NEVER A BAD MEAL atRustica! Since they added some seasonal food - along with their fantastic menu - I wanted to share more photos. Rustica is notjust a great shoreline restaurant, its one of Connecticut's best! Salute! By the way, if you haven't noticed COVID-19 killedthe restaurant business so how about some understanding - staff's are stretched thin so chill, sip your drink, relax and leavethe rush outside, please. Forgetaboutit... As I continue my move to the Essex area if someone told me I would find an Italianresturant like the ones I grew up in, I'd say you were crazy... and not just the food but how you are welcomed, treated andserved; simply enough La mia famiglia. While I have had a variety of Rustica's menu items here is all anyone needs to knowabout this Ristorante: FOOD - Homemade, Fresh, Authentic, Delicious/STAFF - Accommodating, Welcoming, Warm, Honest/DRINKS -Tasty, Balanced, Classic THE BEST ESPRESSO Martini. PLEASE UNDERSTAND - freshly made food takes a little (just a little) longerso relax and enjoy the entire experience. Again I have not had a bad meal so here are just a few reactions - MEATBALLS made mecry as all I could do is think of my mom, addicting and outstanding. Grilled Calamari flavorful and tender. Antipasto simple &perfect. Ricotta Gnocchi... well FORGETABOUTIT! Fettuccini Putanesca (made dairy free) was so good the next day's leftoverstasted as good as when it was served. Grilled Veal Chop melted in my mouth. Deserts - yes again - Homemade - Cannoliperfection and the Affogato ideal simple ending. COVID - Staff is masked, less tables, socially distanced AND plastic dividersbewteen every table in dinning room. IMPORTANT: On my second visit I took my handicapped brother out for his 6 Read more
Portions are very very small considering the price of the meal. 1st time going there. My kid got the split portion of ravioli... for 13$ and it came w/ 3 ravioli....which were great tasting according to him....I ordered the Carbonaro...just tasted like anAlfredo sauce. Plain jane... it may just be me and my expectations....if you haven't ever been there....I would say try it outyourself....not knocking this restaurant...it just wasn't what I thought it to be. Based on the portions/price. I wouldn't comeback. Even if price wasn't an issue the portions really just weren't there. Other than that it was a nice experience. Read more