Reviews for Rustico in Thousand Oaks, CA

Awesome dinner & experience! Alberto(guitarist) told us to come watch him play on Mon & Tues, & have some of the best Italian... food in the whole area. He was spot on & we will be back often for both! Thanks! Read more

What a wonderful dining experience! The food was fantastic, the service top notch, the wine list excellent and the atmosphere... relaxing. We will certainly be coming back. Read more

When we walked in, the owner greeted us warmly and when I told him this is our 1st Visit, he said we would have a phenomenal... experience and if we didn't, to see him. The experience was indeed phenomenal.. I'm vegan and my wife is vegan and gluten free.They were able to accommodate us cheerfully. I had a pasta primavera and my wife had a customized Salad. Our server Anna Treatedus well and promptly. It seemed like there was a busy and repeat clientele. I loved the Tuscan décor. Of course the Pricepoint is higher than other restaurants in the area but you do get what you pay for. Read more

The food was delicious. Smaller portions but delicious. The caprese salad needed more vinegar but they were very attentive. ... Linguini with clams was perfect. Very flavorful. Read more

My first time at Rustico for my Mother's Birthday.. And let's just say I'm going back soon. The food is Excellent and everything... I ate was served hot and was delicious!! Ask for the sangria if it's available!!!! Read more

I returned on March 11th, 17 years since I last had dinner at Rustico (after having moved out of state) and found its quality... had not faltered, food-wise and service-wise. Still tops! Roberto, co-owner and GM, was in his usual professional & warmdemeanor. Master chef and co-owner Maurizio was not there but I experienced the superb imprint of his cooking nonetheless.Sharam, veteran waiter who’s been there for decades, was attentive as always, never short of recommendations. The warmoctopus & calamari arugula salad was a delightful starter; the linguine with clams was flawless, the branzino was perfectlygrilled, served with a unique sauce, the tiramisu was a classic winner. Nice touches too: the negroni cocktail was served in anelegant martini glass; the Sancerre, though by no means Italian, was a lovely white wine by the glass option. One thing: theelegant somewhat dark ambience might benefit from a facelift: how about a sunny & bright Puglian palette? Read more

Enjoyed this lively place. We went with a group, it was full, the service was good, the food was tasty and hot. I had ravioli,... it was light, the tomato sauce was bright, calamari was light and crispy, everyone enjoyed their meal the most popular was thedessert something not on the menu, called jokingly "I don't know why the F it is" if your ask for that, they'll know. Read more

Hubby and I enjoy coming here! The service is prompt and has a nice atmosphere. The food is always delicious and well prepared.... The cocktail menu has a great selection. Desserts are delicious… great selection! They have patio seating, and parking isavailable at no charge. Read more