I was craving for Italian food and wine. Searched couple places and found this restaurant. Their ceasar salad offered a side of anchovies. I knew they would be authentic! We arrived to find a cute and lit patio. Restaurant was busy but we had a great server. Very attentive and told me they can modify any pasta dish to my liking. The marinara sauce that came with the calamari tasted different yet refreshing. The tomatoes were grilled. My pasta was also delicious and the ceasar salad hit the spot. read more

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Service, food and drinks all great. A top spot in VOCA for dinner for sure. Deserts awesome as well.

Both mine and my husband's meals were excellent. Atmosphere was very nice...most people were actually dressed up a bit.

Well, I can't review the food because I wasn't given the opportunity to even try it. On Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., after a wonderful weekend in Sedona and an amazing trip on the Verde Canyon Train, my family and I were looking forward to trying Cucina Rústica because it looked cute and inviting. I was completely wrong. There was no one seated in the outdoor area, and the inside of the restaurant wasn't busy at all. I walked up to the hostess stand and asked if they could accommodate a party of five. The hostess looked at me like I was the devil and said, "Oh no! I can't accommodate you. I have no room for you or your family at all, but there's a burger place up the street." I'm not sure if they were truly fully reserved, even though 90% of the restaurant was empty and it was only 6:00 p.m. or if it was because I have two kids, ages four and eight, and it didn't fit the vibe. Or maybe I just didn't match the crowd. I wasn't even given the option to wait on standby. All I can say is that I've never felt so disrespected in my life. Not that it matters to them, but I will never set foot here again. I would advise anyone who has anything in common with us not to go here either--you're not welcome. read more

Great Italian food and amazing service! Make sure to get a reservation because it gets full quickly. We had the specials including veal and lamb and we will come back soon. read more

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One of the nicer restaurants in Sedona, however if you want to eat here expect to wait for your food. It took at least 1.5 hrs before our entrees reached our table, I was starving after a long day of hiking. Our servers were apologetic, but it didn't help expedite our meal. Food - The bruschetta and kale salads were good. Definitely will get the bruschetta again! The seafood pasta was a special so it wasn't on the menu, I didn't care for it, not worth the $50 in my opinion. I got the garganelli don quixonte and its penne pasta in a spicy Cajun cream sauce, highly recommend it. I got an affogato ordered for dessert and it was not good. They charged 16 in total for it, since it wasn't on the menu I paid for gelato and an espresso shot. Drinks - extra dirty martini, was pretty well made. They also have an extensive wine list. Overall, for a total of $260 for two people, this place does not justify the price tag. Food was just average at best. read more

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White wine and red wine with our dinners. Delicious appetizer with burrata and so many delicious things around it, to name a few: mushrooms, beans, arugula and artichoke heart with balsamic vinaigrette drizzled over it and slices of focaccia! Plenty for 2 to share as an appetizer. Temperature/heater turned up to warm the place since there has been a cold snap in Sedona! Pan seared Halibut with vegetables. Ribeye, cooked as requested, and vegetables. Sure, show me the dessert menu after I think I've had plenty to eat! Crème brûlée... vanilla... and I am all over it along with a 10 year tawny port... oh my, what a meal! Great service -water server to our waiter, delicious food-as always, thank you all! read more

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This was the second Lisa Dahl restaurant we visited and clearly she knows what she's doing. Efficient service, beautiful dining room, and the food was excellently prepared and flavorful. Standouts: --the "Brutus Cesare" with hearts of Romaine tossed with their signature Brutus lemon-caper dressing, shaved Parmesan, and focaccia croutons --Angelica pasta, linguine with [huge] prawns sautéed with garlic, lemon, and white wine, finished with parsley, chile, and arugula. One the best versions of this dish I've eaten. read more

Cucina Rustica - ANGELICA PASTA - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Very nice Italian restaurant. The ambiance inside is memorable. There's a feeling of you almost being in an ancient Roman garden or something. The food was all excellent. The Frutti di mare pasta special was particularly a stand out. I savored every last bite. Service was attentive and professional. Great experience all in all! read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Service was phenomenal. Pricing for the special pasta was ridiculous. The most expensive pasta on the regular menu is $34. We ordered the seafood pasta special and it was very good -- but imagine our shock when we realized that the seafood pasta special was SIXTY THREE DOLLARS. That's highway robbery and had I known that it would be more than a steak I would have gotten a steak! If a dish is nearly 100% more expensive than other dishes in its category the server should make that pricing clear before placing the order. That's highway robbery and taking advantage of customers ordering in good faith. Can't respond to the owner to making an update: It's dismissive to say "if" the pricing wasn't made clear, after I explicitly told you it wasn't made clear via my initial review. But i'd be delighted to take you up on the offer to revisit with a $25 giftcard. Let me know who I should reach out to. read more

We had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Cucina Rustica! The food made from locally sourced ingredients was delicious. Our usually picky toddler loved the garganelli pasta with marinara sauce. Who knew simple Campari tomatoes could be so flavorful?! Our server was friendly and attentive. The outdoor seating made for the perfect ambiance with beautiful views of the red rock mountains that was enhanced by the music and tinkling sounds of the water fountain. Thank you for a wonderful evening! read more

We recently returned to Cucina Rustica and enjoyed a fabulous meal. Everything was perfect with the food and service and the restaurant had a great ambiance as usual. read more

We had three dishes at this restaurant. The Shrimp Fra Diablo was amazing. The chicken breast was super tender/moist which made the meal really tasty. Veal was also tasty. Loved the tiramisu. Perfect blend of coffee and sweetness. Ambiance was good. There was a gentleman playing guitar that added to the Ambiance. Wait staff were very nice. read more

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We made reservations to celebrate our anniversary. The hostess seated us in a nice booth, sprinkled flower petals on our table, and wished us a happy anniversary. That was lovely and unfortunately the high point of our night. There was a violinist walking around playing chord progressions to add to the ambiance. It didn't sound like he was playing any actual songs. The mocktails were ordered were fine. Mango mocktail was very sweet. We placed our order and after 40 minutes our food hadn't come out yet. We were starving. Our waiter apologized for the delay and said the food staff was behind so he asked them to hold on serving our entrees because we hadn't received our appetizers yet, which led to more bad news. They were now out of the osso buco that I had ordered! So instead, I got the lobster pasta. The manger apologized and comped one of our appetizers. We finally received our food an hour after we ordered. The burrata appetizer was okay. There was one slice of prosciutto hidden under the focaccia. There was honey or caramelized sugar on top, which I thought was strange. The Caesar salad had more dressing than I would've liked, but I was very hungry and just ate it. The bread was good. It was warm and came with olive oil with some sort of minced herb. This probably was complimentary since we waited so long? My husband had the gnocchi and he thought it was a bit bland, but fine. I tried it and thought there was a strange after taste that I couldn't describe very well. Like a seafood brine-y taste or weird meat taste? The lobster vodka pasta was delicious, but it was no osso buco. I had high hopes for osso buco. As the night wore on we could see other tables were unhappy with their food and service. With this, we could tell our waiter wasn't very happy with having to deal with unhappy customers. Overall, we were very disappointed with this dinner. I had high hopes and came based on someone's high recommendation of this place around Christmas time a few years ago. It's sad to see that other recent reviews aren't great either. read more

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Great dinner here while we were visiting Sedona for our anniversary. The service and food were excellent. Our server was very attentive. Would definitely be back! read more

Absolutely perfect. Stopped by for dinner tonight for our last night in Sedona. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Our server, Eric, was amazing! He had the best personality, he was warm, friendly and attentive. We started with the burrata appetizer - delicious! For dinner I had the sea bass and my husband had the ribeye. Both were flavorful and cooked to perfection. For dessert Eric recommended the apple bread pudding and lemon cheesecake - both were heavenly!! This restaurant is top three for me! A must if you're in a Sedona. read more

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Food was excellent. Ambiance top notch for date night. Isaiah, our server did a great job taking care of us.

It is always a treat to dine at one of Lisa Dahl's restaurants and this visit we were staying in VOC so it made sense to dine at Cucina and Italian is one of most favorite cuisines. We were impressed with the Beet Royale and we are not Beet people. My husband had the Seafood Diavolo special and I had the Vitello Saltimbocca. We were savoring every bite. The Old Fashion was made perfectly and I can count on getting a glass of Seghesio's Zinfandel. The only way the evening could have been better was a warmer night dining on the patio and getting a chance to talk with Lisa. Our last visit was with the opening of Pisa Lisa in VOC. read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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I think this establishment would be a great addition to anyone's trip to Sedona. Mariposa is amazing and sets the Gold Standard for dining in Sedona, but if you can't get reservations there, the food and service is just as exceptional here. Our server was professional, friendly, fast and funny. The food was excellent. Chef Dahl wins again. read more

Our reservations with a friend were canceled, so we decided to try this place instead. I was able to secure same-day reservations for Sunday at 5:30 PM. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance made us feel as if we were in a different country. The waiter was fantastic; he memorized all three specials and provided great recommendations when our food arrived. Both of our meals were absolutely amazing. The highlight of our visit was meeting the owner, Lisa. She was very gracious and wanted to know how our experience was. Additionally, the general manager was extremely helpful in securing reservations for one of Lisa's other restaurants in town. Overall, it was a wonderful evening! read more

So good all the way around!...excellent food, great service and terrific setting. Truly a gem.

First thing is we had a reservation at 8:30. They asked if they could seat us a little later which we agreed to, and we ended up sitting around 8:40. When we got there, we asked if the kitchen closing would be a problem (since it said it closed at 9) because we would like to be seated earlier if that was the case (the table was ready the waiter just wanted to take a different order first). They told us it wouldn't be an issue, but once we were seated they hurried us to order because of the kitchen closing, which leaves a bad taste in the mouth to start. Overall though, the staff was friendly. This is also not to mention the hidden price hike where they hiked the prices by 3% but refuse to put that on the prices of the menu items themselves, I guess in fear that customers would pick somewhere else by just looking at the prices. Moving on to the food. The Ravioli was very good, with a fantastic meat sauce that went well with the goat cheese. The Angelica pasta was just okay, with the sauce being way too light. Finally, the Trout tastes good, but the sides around it did not go well with it. Tasted too much like the sauce you put in oysters. Food is good if you order the right things, but the part about the kitchen at the start was very annoying. read more

My husband and I had dinner here on our honeymoon and it was the perfect place for a romantic and delicious dinner. FOOD - The meal was lovely. We started with the Mediterranean Sampler Plate, which was light and perfect for sharing! Then I enjoyed the chicken parmigiana and he got the Don Quixote but added fennel sausage at our server's suggestion. He was raving about this dish for days, saying it was the best meal he had on our trip to Sedona - which included a lot of great food! We ended the meal with the flourless choclate cake - also delicious! Drinks - I started with the Limonchello Spritz, which was perfectly tart and sweet, so refreshing. For dinner, I asked our serve (Eric) for a suggestion of a dry and light red. Not only did he pick one out but brought me a taste first and he totally nailed the "dry but light" I asked for. He did the same for a white suggestion for my husband. Which brings me to SERVICE - This was my favorite part. I was blown away by the service! Our server, Eric, was the best server I've ever had - kind, helpful, patient - he went out of his way to craft a wonderful meal and experience for us. He greeted us by sprinkling rose petals on our table as our reservation said we were celebrating our honeymoon. We didn't feel rushed at all, which facilitated a really lovely evening. In addition, additional staff cleared dishes and refilled water. Everyone was kind and professional. I was so impressed with the staff - they really made the experience feel like fine dining and truly an experience, not just a meal. We had already visited and enjoyed another of Chef Dahl's restaurant's (Mariposa). We enjoyed each meal so much, I purchased her cookbook for my mother and look forward to recreating a few dishes! read more

Cucina Rustica - Dessert: flourless chocolate cake - delicious! Notice the rose petals on the table for our honeymoon. - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

We were on a weekend getaway with 2 other couples and came here for dinner. The service was fantastic. The food was meh.. I had the halibut special. The fish was overcooked and bland. And the veggies mushy. My husband had the chicken parm which he described as "fine". Now the calamari and the seasonal peach and Burrata appetizers were amazing. Food is a little pricey but the drink prices are outrageous. read more

It is a beautiful, charming, restaurant. The food was average and over priced. Dinner for 2 with wine and a cocktail was $350. Dessert was tasty. read more

Five stars for food, service, ambiance, and overall experience! Hubs and I made dinner reservations at Cucina Rustica to celebrate my birthday while in Sedona. We arrived ~10 minutes early and were greeted and seated right away. There was a note in the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and we were pleasantly surprised that not only did they give us a big table (for 6), there were rose petals sprinkled on the table. I appreciate when restaurants actually pay attention to the notes in the reservation! Our server was phenomenal. He was very polite, helpful, and quick to respond! He also made great recommendations, which influenced our dinner choices. We ordered the following: Espresso martinis Burrata appetizer (special) Rustic Bruschetta Vitello Saltimbocca Chilean Sea Bass (special) Flourless chocolate torte Everything was excellent -- from the espresso martini and burrata appetizer to the entrees and dessert. Every dish was flavorful and the sides complimented them well. The portions were great; we were stuffed! We even had leftovers to take, which we later enjoyed in our hotel. We would order everything again. Thanks Cucina Rustica for making my birthday dinner a special one! read more

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Beautiful restaurant with romantic ambiance, good food and attentive service. I definitely recommend.

Excellent restaurant. Romantic setting for Anniversary celebrations! We live out of town but go every year to celebrate our anniversary.

While the staff and ambiance were exceptional, the food quality fell short of expectations, especially given the reputation of the celebrity owner and chef. I ordered the Osso Buco Milanese (braised pork shank in a country-style sauce over mascarpone mashed potatoes), which was highly recommended by my server as a favorite for its flavor and popularity. Unfortunately, I found the braised pork lacking in flavor, and the accompanying mashed potatoes were bland and unremarkable. Even if divine intervention prepared and served this dish, I wouldn't order it again with the same taste. My wife opted for the gnocchi with prosciutto, which was slightly better than my dish but came with a warning: prepare for an overwhelming saltiness. While I understand prosciutto is inherently salty, this dish was excessive. Eating just half felt like consuming a year's worth of salt. Frankly, you'd get less salt licking a teaspoon straight from the Dead Sea. read more

A italian cucina in Sedona!! Really good, excellent atmosphere and decor, they know how to treat and serve you!! We asked for Pasta Fruto del Mare linguine and they know HOW to cook it. Tiramisu desert is a sure shot and close with a limoncello. We recommend this place and we'll be back read more

Cucina Rustica - Right in front of the restaurant - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

It was lovely meeting Lisa! You are a true expert in creating amazing food along with the atmosphere that blends what makes a night out with friends in Sedona memorable! I will be definitely try your other restaurants too! read more

Cucina Rustica - Amazing tiramisu! Each layer was made with perfection - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Can I give this 5 stars for the lovely, amazing waitress we had? Too bad the reviews aren't based off that. She was cheerful and super sweet. The food on the other hand was mediocre at best. I had the halibut, which was dry. I asked for a piece of lemon to add more flavor and help with some moisture. Unfortunately that too was dried out. The pasta that came with my meal was "yuk". The place overall has character. Maybe that's why it has a super large fountain in the middle of the restaurant and stars on the ceiling which make for good acoustics. Not really sure. read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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We love this restairant. I am super picky about Italian too and this one is spot on! The pasta is fresh and flavorful amd the service hits the mark every time. read more

My wife and I stopped here for dinner late one night, right before they were closing, and they were kind enough to seat us on a cold and snowy night. We were very grateful. We had a delightful experience! We enjoyed a couple of appetizers, a couple glasses of wine, and my entrée was delicious. My wife was disappointed with her chicken entrée as the sauce was very thin and kept dripping Off of the spoon and onto her call thing. The sauce should've probably been thicker. It was a wonderful evening and we were blessed to see the head chef and the owner at a table across from us. She and her husband were dining late as well and acknowledged us. She was very kind and welcoming. She has a wonderful restaurant! read more

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We had a 6.15 reservations and was seated promptly we had a semi private room. The staff was super attentive. We sorted with the beet salad this was large enough for three of us , we also had their bean soup which was Luke warm but good size and a good mixture of beans. I had shrimp defravolo, with angel hair pasta. It came with 5 jumbo shrimp, good flavor but could have eaten been spi per. Finished with taramisu and the bomb restaurant made you feel like you were in italy read more

Cucina Rustica is not a spot to miss out on when in Sedona!! We arrived with our party of five a little early for our reservation. Two of our group got drinks I believe they got the limoncello spritzer? Both of them said they were great. We were seated promptly after getting drinks at the bar. The service was phenomenal. I forget our waiters name but it was an older white gentleman with glasses. He was fantastic. I believe he had a younger woman training with him as she helped him throughout our dinner. For appetizers we got the seasonal burrata app over arugula I believe? It also came with marinated mushrooms and cannelloni beans. The mushrooms were delectable. You also can never go wrong with burrata on toasted bread. Yum! We also got artichoke beignets. I did not try them but those that did said they were good. For our entrées we had two eggplant Parmesan, chicken Parmesan, Tortellini del Bosco and the lasagna. We all agreed the food was phenomenal. As if we didn't have enough food with all the apps and pasta dishes we all had bread pudding for dessert. Minus one of us who had tiramisu. The bread pudding was soft, perfectly cooked and the perfect amount of sweet. I don't know that I have honestly ever had bread pudding in my life and I really enjoyed it! Everything about our experience with Cucina Rustica was perfect. The service was fantastic, staff was friendly and prompt and the food was perfection. I will absolutely be returning if and when I'm back in Sedona. read more

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Ambiance, service & food were impeccable! Our waitress was knowledgeable and sweet. Food was delicious and setting was beautiful. read more

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The ambience is romantic, dreamy, and upscale. The cuisine was absolutely flavorful. I ordered the Rucola Insalate and the Tortelloni Al Limon . 10/10 recommend. It was nice to experience 1 out of the top 3 restaurants to dine in Sedona. Our waiter was also amazing and helpful. Thank you for a great experience. We will be back! read more

Cucina Rustica - Italian Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Hands down our favorite meal while in Sedona! Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. We enjoyed everything from wine, to meals, to dessert. We made reservations with Open Table and had no issue getting seated within minutes of our reservation time. The service was great - attentive, but not overly so. The food came out at a nice pace - didn't wait long at all. On the pricier end, but the portions were great! Plenty of seating both inside and outside and plenty of site parking. Happy with our experience and would recommend read more

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Our family really enjoyed our meals and even my picky eater husband ate everything! The ambience is beautiful, and the wait staff was exceptional. We will definitely be back! read more