We got there and were taken up to the top attic where it looked like it had been from a hoarder over 100 years. Dirty dim lights, nasty rug and we don't know why they put people up there in the attic to eater were totally looked over- waitresses hardly came up. We even had reservations and we're still put up there on the attic! Needs a serious re do. read more

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Just celebrated a birthday here and it was fabulous! Food, service , ambiance spot on. Will definitely be back! Best in Boone! read more

Casa Rustica - Mantle - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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No at all . The waiter was very nice and attentive, which is the only positive part of this experience. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. It lacked flavor, tasted poorly prepared, and was honestly disappointing from the first bite to the last. Even with good service, the quality of the food is what matters most, and this restaurant completely missed the mark. I would not return for the food. read more

Casa Rustica was highly recommended, but I'm not sure why! We didn't have reservations, but were seated fairly soon (Wednesday night). The hostess was in the restroom when we walked in we waited about 5 min. I had the chicken parm w/roasted vegetable of the day and my wife had the meat sauce and linguine. I ordered the fresh mozzarella appetizer which I thought was their own mozzarella, breaded and fried, well to my surprise I got $13 mozzarella sticks which was very disappointing. A restaurant with this name & reputation should be ashamed for not being transparent with their menu, there is a big difference between fried mozzarella and sticks! Our server was Lex a nice young man who did an outstanding job, 5 stars for Lex! All the servers appeared to be very good, polite and very helpful with questions about the menu. My wife enjoyed her pasta dish, my chicken parm was awesome! However, the sauce was a little off, tasted like a jarred sauce, not terrible but I've had better quality Italian restaurant tomato sauce. I didn't eat any bread, but they provided a basket w/baguette and a a few very pale looking rolls that appeared to be previously frozen. I did have the French onion crock which was ok, I wouldn't order it again. We each had a martini prior to dinner and that may have been the best part of the meal. There was a table of 6 sitting very close to us and they were all looking at their phones and watching videos with the volume very loud, not the restaurants fault but they should have stepped in and politely asked their guests to turn down the volume so not to disturb the other guests, but that didn't happen! I might try Casa Rustica again but doubtful. Bocca Bistro is my 1st choice for Italian when I am in Boone. read more

The salad, soup, chicken parm, and veal piccata were out of this world. The owner needs to keep the chef/s happy! Non-greasy, perfectly tender, chicken; egg dipped and tasty. The bread was fresh and served with both butter or olive oil. The salad was fresh. Our Server was attentive and courteous. We would recommend this restaurant and we will BE BACK. read more

Great service. Macy was attentive and friendly. The filet mignon was excellent. The cannolis are made in house and are delicious. Great atmosphere as well. read more

Casa Rustica - Steak - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Poor to mediocre. Had a reservation but didn't need it as place was nearly empty. Server was a nice college girl who was mostly unfamiliar with the menu. Husband's roasted vegetable soup was pretty good, as was the caprese stack. Otherwise the penne vodka tasted like it came from a jar. Chicken marsala did not taste at all of marsala -- gloppy, sweet, slapped on with a few mushroom slices. Sent the creme brulee back because the 'crust' was so soft. Overall really disappointing. Surely there is better Italian in the area and we'll look for it next trip. read more

The service was good but the food was so bland and tasteless. I ordered the shrimp scampi. Maybe other things are better, but I can make a much better shrimp scampi. It just tasted like butter noodles with boiled shrimp thrown on top. read more

We had an absolutely amazing time! The seasonal martinis and the food were delicious! We are from out of town and were recommended this place and the sweet ladies at the front made it work for us to sit immediately (we didn't realize it was reservation only)! There was a nonstop team effort all around which we appreciated a lot coming from the service industry ourselves! We will definitely come back! read more

We have eaten here many times and have enjoyed it. Tonight, however, was horrible. We brought some new friends and were very embarrassed. We ordered drinks that took over 20 minutes to arrive and then one of them was missing. We had to remind the server about the last drink. The salads were then delivered while we just got our drinks. Then we waited another 40 minutes for our entrees to arrive. When they did, they were lukewarm at best. Throughout all of this, our waters were never checked or filled. On top of this, one of the orders was incorrect. Truly a poor experience. We will not return. Then, my husband ordered the dinner special salmon that was supposed to be pistachio crusted for $34. There wasn't a pistachio anywhere on the plate, it was just plain with beet sauce and goat cheese on the side. Not a pretty plate. Lastly, the server never offered us dessert. UGH!! Terrible for a $120 dinner. read more

It started off bad and ending up good. We went in on a weekday and it wasn't busy at all. I did make a reservation, it was highly suggested and it wasn't a problem getting one for the same evening. The hostess was very pleasant. The problem was when we were seated. Every waiter/ waitress walked passed us as if we were invisible. I wanted ti leave but the other half of my party wanted to wait it out. It took me asking for a waiter to receive one. Our waitress was nice and apologized, she mentioned that no one told her we were seated but I saw her look at us multiple times and there was no acknowledgment. We ordered the fried combo which included fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks and fried calamari. It came with 3 sauces, ranch, honey mustard and marinara. All were great compliments especially the ranch. I ordered the manicotti with a side of meatballs. It came with a house salad and the table was given a bread basket. The bread was fresh and delicious. I loved the accompanying balsamic vinegar and herb oil. The house salad was very fresh and nice palate cleanser. The manicotti is something I would order again. I was expecting the traditional pasta noodle manicotti but it was a crepe. Different and something I wouldn't order again. The homemade meatballs were delicious. Flavorful. We added dessert the seasonal maple crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was a nice touch but it had many cold spots throughout. The dining area has dim lighting which gives a nice seating for smooth conversation and a nice ambiance. Overall the food was better than I expected minus the manicotti and us being ignored upon entering. read more

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Fantastico Chicken Piccata !! The chicken could be cut with a fork. The capers were throughout the sauce. It was "The Best" picatta on al dente angel hair pasta. What a perfect 74th Birthday meal! read more

Waitress was really good. Recommendations were good. Salmon special was great. Great tomato bisque!

Beautiful decor, however the service was horrific. Had a reservation at 7pm for a birthday dinner and we got waters at 7:30pm. Our waitress walked by our table 4 times and also cleaned the table behind us before she even spoke to us. read more

Food is fabulous, always a pleasure dining there. My family has been going there since they opened, it's our favorite when we are in the area. read more

We started our trip to Boone with dinner at Casa Rustica. We were scrambling for dinner reservations (we found out this was one of Boone's busiest weekends of the year once we got there ‍), and Casa Rustica was one of the only places who could take us. Boy are we glad they did! Not only was their customer service excellent squeezing us in with four adults and two toddlers, the quaint little atmosphere should have been a sign of the authentic Italian cuisine that was to come. We started with a fried appetizer sampler (we were starving ) that included fried calamari, zucchini, mozzarella, and mushrooms. All that fried food can get muddled but each item was accompanied with its own sauce which helped balance everything out. We also had the hand made meatballs which were out of this world good. I opted for the chicken and dumplings to preface my meal and talk about a flavor bomb. Hands down the best chicken and dumplings I've had to date. They were seasoned to perfection and the peppery flavor sent it over the top. For an entree I had the Dijon chicken which consisted of chicken medallions, sun dried tomatoes, and penne in a Dijon cream sauce. Tangy and creamy - perfection! Unfortunately, not pictured are the complimentary garlic bread and my husband's Ribeye (go go having kids ) but those were excellent as well! This is a little gem that's worth a visit on a rainy autumn day! read more

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Dined there last week with friends. Lex was our server and did an outstanding job. Described menu items well, answered questions, and checked back frequently. Food was good, Service was outstanding! read more

The food, service, and ambiance were amazing. We almost got the stuffed mushrooms because they sounded so good, but we decided on the arancinis. Wow! Very delicious. I had the chicken florentine over angel hair pasta and salad with the sweet basil vinaigrette dressing. My husband had the chicken marsala over linguine and salad. We were both very impressed. For dessert, I had the cannoli and he had the cheesecake with strawberry topping, also excellent. By that time we were stuffed and happy. Our server was attentive and more than competent. The building looks like a log cabin and has low lighting and black tablecloths, giving it an old-world Italian feel. Note that there's an upstairs dining area requiring a lot of steps, so you may need to request ground floor seating in your reservation based on your physical needs. We wore jeans and nice shirts, but there were people dressed nicer and also more casual than us. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Boone. read more

Short and sweet. This place is awesome. Food was ridiculously perfect. We had prosciutto and melon And some type of risotto balls with mustard and balsamic vinegar as appetizers. Both excellent. The filet was like butter. Her veal Marsala ...momma Mia.you will score some serious points bringing someone here. Service was spot on and the food excellent. First time here and will not be the last. Highly recommend. read more

Wow! Finally found an incredible restaurant that had the best Steak (I had an incredible Delmonico at 140 degrees.... Or perfect for me and my wife had the Filet with spinach Risotto and salad with the house Sweet Basil dressing! We asked to purchase additional dressing for our salads at home). We've been to many, many restaurants in 8 years and being Foodies, enjoy quality! Other restaurants in Boone, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock, etc- were not the experience we are used to read more

This was to be our date night. We had reservations so we were seated quickly. The log cabin atmosphere and table settings weren't romance-worthy. My husband's french onion soup had no depth of flavor, so he barely touched it. He chose the chicken dijon for his entrée. I had the pasta creations option and went with fettuccine, alfredo sauce, seared scallops and shrimp. Both dishes required us to add parm cheese, salt & pepper. My scallops were NOT seared (ugh). I thought about adding mushrooms to mine but was glad I didn't when I saw the mushrooms the restaurant used in my hubby's entrée were button mushrooms. We only stay in Boone 7-10 days per year but even we know the farmers market has two prominent mushroom vendors offering oyster, lion's mane, pioppino, chestnut, etc., mushrooms in abundance that would actually enhance the flavors of the dish. The fresh pasta was really what made these dishes edible, but we still left at least half our dishes behind when we departed because portions are too big. Tiramisu dessert was okay. Our server was alright, but her shortcomings were apparent since a much better server was in the same room as her (bringing food quickly to people that were seated after us, checking on the need for seasonings or drink refills, if dessert was wanted, or the bill). Note for owners/management: make portions appropriate (so 90% of people we watched leave weren't taking to-go containers); instead, make realistic portions with quality, local ingredients that taste desirable. read more

Food was okay but the service was horrible! Our waiter brought us tomato soup when we ordered the soup of the day which was creamy chicken with vegetables. When we finally saw him he said the chicken soup wasn't available. Had to constantly look for him for water and tea refills. When we got our bill he totally screwed that up and had to rerun the bill! Music was great! We use to eat there often before Covid and were disappointed in our experience! read more

The food was ah-mazing! I had the Scallops Caprese and it was delicious . Everything is freshly made. Amya, our Server was excellent. read more

Casa Rustica - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

If you like Italian, Casa Rustica is the place to go! Best Italian food in our part of NC!

Been many times and always super food and service. Best to make reservations as they are often very busy.

Really nice find in Boone near Appalachian State college campus. Good Italian and great service and easy location combine for a nice experience all around. FOOD: Four of the 5 in my party got salmon on a bed of greens and all unanimously agreed it was quite good. My eggplant parmigiana was terrific and even though breaded and fried, it was worth the extra minutes on the Stairmaster to work it off. They always offer substitutes for pasta (steamed broccoli etc) if you want to limit carbs. Caprese salad starter was great too. SERVICE: I think after years of often attitudinal service in Manhattan and Miami, I get surprised easily by very friendly, cheerful plus helpful waitstaff. Lauren our server was very sweet, very helpful and got it just right on the number of check-ins to see all was good. LOCATION: It's particularly convenient if you're going to any sort of event at Schaefer Center on Appalachian State's Campus. Two minutes just around the corner is the venue and very easy to park both at the restaurant and Schaeffer. read more

Casa Rustica - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

The cheesecake was divine.. homemade taste, salad was good, sour dough bread was great. Perhaps because I was the kitchen's last dinner, they forgot to add ant seasoning to the chicken. The angel hair pasta was great. Would have liked more spinach in it. The mushrooms were tasty... the chicken tasted boiled.. read more

Casa Rustica - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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We have been coming to Casa Rustica for many years. A few years ago we began bringing my parents. Tonight we had another amazing meal there. The caprese stack salad was the best my parents have had. For the first time we had the shrimp cocktail. I thought my husband was going to drink the cocktail sauce it was so good. One of the specials was the Delmonico steak - wow, it was flavorful and tender, best steak in the high country. The lasagna is one of our family favorites, you cannot miss it, both the meat sauce and marinara sauce are excellent. The staff are superb and led by the one and only Christy who is a true professional. we cannot recommend Casa Rustica enough. read more

First off, the place is clean and easily accessible from Highway 105 with plenty of parking. We had reservations and were seated. Upon arrival. The service was great. The food was great Every time I go there, whether it be with family or friends, we all always enjoy it. read more

Went here last night to celebrate my son's nineteenth birthday. Our first time there and we couldn't have been more pleased. All six of us were very happy with our food -- great flavor and good portion sizes. The bread basket with both rolls and garlic bread was a big hit. Our waitress was excellent and son enjoyed his birthday cannoli. We'll definitely be back. read more

Casa Rustica - Seafood Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

We had a lovely evening celebrating my wife's birthday along with a close friend. Our server Madelyn was excellent, she was attentive without making you feel she was hovering over you. The mushroom soup was very good and the pasta dishes were delicious. The canoli was one of the best we've ever had. This was our second time eating here and we will definitely be back in the future. read more

Great little place I wouldn't of thought to get good Italian in North Carolina but we did the bread came out soft and hot. my seafood Alfredo my Fiancé had the salmon it was unbelievable. read more

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The food here is excellent. Prices are reasonable. It is not like many Italian restaurants with mediocre quality food. Definitely would revisit when in Boone. read more

Really yummy!! Huge portion. The eggplant was fried to perfection. The pasta is a big side. The pesto isn't the best I've ever had but still decent. I had a French onion soup to start. It was alright, not really hot but overall it was good. We also started with the caprese stack. Amazing! We got this the last time we ate there too and it's so delicious. I would go there just for the caprese. read more

Casa Rustica - Eggplant Parmesan with pesto cream sauce on pasta - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Our meal was fantastic. The waitress, top notch. Only complaint was the time it took to get our food. We booked a reservation for 6:45 and didn't receive the bill until 8:20. We ordered our dessert to go it took so long. We had kids with us so we weren't looking to spend so long. We ordered to-go food for people waiting at home and that came out faster than our meal. Overall it was very good and we would go back. We just need to plan on staying a while. read more

Loved this place!!! I got the homemade meatballs and a side of smoked Gouda and red pepper soup! We got calamari for an appetizer and it was all great! read more

Casa Rustica - Smoked gouda and red pepper soup House Made Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Excellent dining experience! A lucky find on a busy weekend. Appetizer, salads, chicken Parmesan Rosa, spinach lasagna and regular lasagna all delicious! Black tablecloth and linen napkins, candlelight on tables and a cozy feel was a perfect setting. Would make an excellent date night or celebratory dinner. Kelly, our waitress was amazing! read more

Food was just not great. Good service and the log home feeling gives off a good vibe. Just wish the food quality was better.

UPDATED REVIEW 5 STARS NOW We returned to Casa Rustica last evening for dinner. After a disastrous experience on our last visit I can say with conviction that our dinner last night, from the greeting at the door to our very capable, knowledgeable and very personable server Allie, was back to the high standards that Casa Rustica is known for. The restaurant was quite busy even on a Thursday evening but we never felt rushed or overlooked. Allie (along with her trainee Ayana in tow) timed and delivered our cocktails and meal at just the right tempo allowing us time to enjoy each course. The food was hot, plentiful and most delicious. I have been in the hospitality industry for more years than I'd care to share (server, manager and front of house server trainer) so I appreciated that the staff worked the dining room as a unit. No one walked past a table without filling water glasses or removing empty dishes from any table whether it was their "station" or not. Kudos to staff and management in this area. It makes for a most enjoyable experience for all their guests. Yes every business and employee can have an "off night" but the owner/manager at Casa Rustica made sure to assure us that our visit from that week ago one would be at their customary standards and it most certainly was. Thank you to Christy (manager) Allie and Ayana (you are being trained by a true gem) for making our evening so enjoyable. We will be back....often. read more

Casa Rustica - a man sitting at a table with a plate of food - Italian Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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My husband and I ate at Casa Rustica last night and it was absolutely delightful! We had a 5:30 reservation (cough...having a newborn makes you old) and the place was fairly empty so we felt super safe during these covid times. We started with a bottle of chianti that was very reasonably priced. We settled on the bruschetta for an app. My husband got the delmonico steak with broccoli and ceasar salad and I got the veal marsala with squash and the caprese salad. The appetizer was delicious and a huge portion. The steak was perfectly cooked and the food winner for the night. Both veggie sides were really flavorful and seasoned well. My marsala was so tasty and had 2 huge pieces of veal! Service was spot on. Overall, 10 out of 10 date night spot! read more