The Best Yes the best Italian restaurant in Orillia Amazing food and great service. The pizza is thin and done properly. Dishes are all incredible. Excellent wine selection. Great patio for the summer and excellent atmosphere inside and out. Need to book 2 weeks in advance in the summer. read more

Good food, server was attentive but it was very noisy . Cody feel to restaurant. Had the pizza, delicious thin crust read more

Every once in a while, a restaurant really is as good as everyone says it is. Preparing to move officially to Orillia (three weeks and counting!), we visited RUSTICA last night for the first time, and I promise I'm sparing all hyperbole when I say this is one of the ten best restaurants I've been to in my life. Ambience: 5 stars Decor: 5 stars Hospitality: 5 stars Service: 5 stars (thanks, John!) And most importantly, the food: 5 stars It's always a pleasant (if rare) surprise when you can say literally everything you put in your mouth was "close your eyes and just enjoy the flavour" amazing. This wasn't just dinner out; it was a journey. Menu: Appetizer - Mezza Board Drinks - Margarita, Moscow Mule Dinner - Margherita Pizza special, Chicken Parmigiana Dessert - Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake and cappuccinos Price: lower than you think, and totally worth it. We will be back again and again. Thank you, Rustica family! read more

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Incredible food i would eat here every day if i could. I got the garlic pizza and it changed my life! read more

Came for dinner last year for the first time with my family for our annual skiing trip and I can't say enough great things about the food, atmosphere, and service of this restaurant! Being of Italian heritage I know a little bit about Italian food and I can truly say this is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Ontario! We will definitely be back this winter! read more

Have dined here in the summer/fall in the lovely outdoor dining area which is very inviting with plenty of the plants. Each pizza we've tried has been excellent and I also very much enjoy the eggplant parm pasta. The brownie affogato is the perfect end to the meal. Can't wait to come back now that winter is upon us! read more

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Hmmm. As a visitor. Reservations required. Weeks in advance. Not on open table. Why didn't I know? Not mentioned on yelp. Not mentioned on website. Why did I bother to walk all the way up there? read more

TLDR: Great restaurant serving delicious food and exceptional service from the ladies running the front of house. We came here on a rainy Wednesday and the place was quite lively (good sign). We chose to sit outside given the pleasant unexpected warm October evening and beautiful outdoor space they have curated. The dining tables are covered from the rain with big umbrellas or a gazebo. First time dining in the rain - quite enjoyable. I did not make reservations but the hostess (believe her name is Jenna) was very helpful in assessing when tables may open and putting me on a waitlist and estimating a 20 minute wait. After a 20 minute stroll around the neighbourhood, I walked back and they sat us down. For two guests, we ordered the Rustica meatballs, Rustica caesar salad and the seafood pasta. This was just the right amount of food. The Rustica meatballs comes with three meatballs covered with melted cheese sitting on a copious amount of chunky tomato sauce and two pieces of toasty baguette. Simple and delicious. The Rustica caesar salad was quite large and very fair for the $14 price tag. If you enjoy garlic, you will really like the pungent garlic in their creamy caesar dressing. The romaine lettuce was fresh and crisp and stood up to the generous amount of dressing used. The pickled onions were a nice touch to cut through the creamy dressing. The seafood pasta uses fresh squid ink linguine. I think the sauce is just olive oil and the juices from the seafood. While I understand the intent is to let the flavour of the seafood shine, I think a light tomato sauce would compliment the seafood and elevate the dish. Our server, Kelsey, was great. She was friendly, easy to talk to and attentive, can't ask for more. read more

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Came here today, to Rustica, with a few family members. I ordered the zucchini fritti (pretty good), the Sunshine City pizza (very good) and the warm brownie affogato for dessert (very good as well). Overall, the food was great! We sat outside, unfortunately it was a bit chilly, but there were heaters there. The plants around were a nice touch. Our server, Isaac, was very great, friendly, and helpful. read more

The food was amazing! The red sauce was delicious, not too sweet and not too acidic, just right! The lasagna is a must have, especially if you like the "Lady M" cake from the states. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were all very kind and calming, and the pizza is my favourite! Definitely the best Italian restaurant in Orillia. read more

Always a great atmosphere , with good service and a delicious menu! I'd say it competes as one of the best restaurants in the city.

Located in downtown Orillia, Rustica serves a delicious menu of wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza as well as other Italian inspired menu items. They source many of their ingredients as locally as possible, but also import specialty meats, cheeses, olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes and wine for the perfect blend of local meets authentic Italian. In the warmer months, Rustica offers the option to eat in their outdoor courtyard which is a beautiful spot to dine on a nice day. read more

Rustica Pizza Vino - Pizza Near Me - Orillia, Ontario

Exceptional service and amazing food makes this place a must visit! I came here for dinner on. Saturday night and was promptly greeted. I had made reservations - definitely needed since the place was packed (as packed as can be with covid of course). My boyfriend and I shared an app - scallops and Ceasar salad - both were tasty. As my main, I opted for pizza since they make one of the best gluten free crusts around. I went with a simple pepperoni pie and it certainly didn't disappointment! So flavourful and all around delicious. He went with spaghetti and meatballs and I tried one of the meatballs and it was packed full of flavour. All around, great dining experience. We never felt rushed and were checked in on regularly. I highly recommend this spot for a great meal, service and all around evening. read more

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Food is great, but service is really really slow. Only 7 covered tables on the patio for dinner service, but the food took over an hour to come out of the kitchen, including the kids pepperoni pizza and kids spaghetti. Zucchini fritti was decent, scallops were very tasty but small. Scallops were not medallions but maybe a quarter the size. Seafood squid ink pasta was not bad and the Amanda's pizza was probably the best dish we ordered. Unfortunately, the wait was extremely long, even the bill took 20 minutes to get! read more

First actually good food I've had on my month stay in Canada. I got a diavola pizza. The pizza was a real pizza and really good. Olives just a little heavy for my preference but still great. Been looking for a charcuterie board and thankfully they had one. Also went for 3 desserts; the chocolate cheese cake, maple banana bread and affogato. The affogato was otherworldly. Might have to go back just for the affogato. read more

Probably the best restaurant in Orillia. Always need a reservation as it is busy. The menu has something for everybody.

Cool spot with some pretty tasty dishes. We were in a bit of a rush due to tight timings for our concert, but the waiter rushed our orders in, and took care of us perfectly. Would love to return, but with more time to enjoy. Only negative was that the dishes were a bit small. read more

We had our first meal in their patio. Each of us had a different selection and all agreed the food was the best we have had in a local restaurant in a LONG time. There were no flaws, the area is clean an neat, the server was polite and knowledgeable. It was so busy no seats were available for walk-ins. So reservations are required and I bet a week in advance. read more

My husband and I went here again for dinner. Really great place. Actually the only good place we know for dinner in Orillia. The food is great, reasonably priced and consistent quality. Good selection on the menu as well. We have some dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating. The service is always exceptional. We were there late tonight (On a Monday) and they didn't rush us to finish. The place is beautiful. Last time we were here, they had just finished a private party. Not sure if they have private bookings regularly, but it'd be a great place for an event. Great patio too. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an inviting atmosphere with great food at a reasonable price. read more

The place is in a somewhat secluded section near king str. West, from the outside looks relatively small. The layout and decor are distinctly French, the staff friendly and helpful, felt relaxed, enjoyed the background French music. Food came quickly, focused on French cuisine and the presentation was lovely. We had the trout ant the sea bass, both were excellent!. We would strongly recommend to start with the wonderful pre dinner cocktails, looked great and tasted even better. read more

Best Naples Pizza in Canada. We are Europeans who have missed our true Italian pizza until we found this gem of a place. Highly recommend. M Osada read more

Pizza was fantastic!! One of the best I had. We stopped by from a road trip up north and glad we picked this place. A little gem in Orillia downtown! Loved the decor inside too! read more

Went to Rustica for a celebration dinner on a Saturday night. We sat out on the patio which was beautiful and enjoyed a pizza and pasta dish. The pizza was SO good! Thin crust, lots of flavour, perfect in every way. The pasta was also amazing. I have already recommended Rustica to family and friends, raving about their service, atmosphere and unbelievable food!! read more

Great atmosphere on the outside, could use some work on the inside though... Firstly, the food was just ok. Everything was cooked mostly well, no problems really. But everything lacked flavour. And Neapolitan pizza requires strong flavours, especially when the dough/crust is average at best. We got a Hawaiian and Carbonara pizzas, and despite their palettes being entirely different, they almost tasted pretty much the same. Other Neapolitan pizza joints rectify mediocre taste by having chilli oil and parmigiana readily available at your table. We didn't ask for either item, so it's worth asking if you go. Secondly, the atmosphere on the inside was a bit weird. The outside patio was pretty cute and it's what really attracted us to this location to begin with. But inside... it's all really bland. And not just bland, but a bit out of touch too. What really stood out were the two TVs at the bar that had non stop aquarium footage. This is one of those situations where if you can't get the real thing, it's better not to try at all. There's other odd things as well, like the menus at the table were in really poor condition, we each had different sized glasses of water (not by design), and at the end of the night, two of us were served with an old pot of coffee while the other two were offered a fresh pot of coffee... Honestly, eat elsewhere. Come here after for a bottle of wine and the intimate patio and you'll have a great time. read more

Took the whole family and everything was excellent. We have a pizza Vino in Palm Desert California and it's great to see that wonderful quality in Orillia as well. They use true Italian 00 dough and it shows in the quality. The whole family enjoyed their meals and they were kid friendly as well. If you are downtown this beautiful City, do yourself a favor and stop in. You will be happy you did. read more

Greatgourmet wood fired pizza. Friendly staff. Warm atmosphere. Very wheelchair accessible including washroom. Level doorways, lots of space inside. Lovely courtyard. Only lost one star for no door buttons. Would highly recommend for wheelchair user and companion. read more

We've been here twice. Once we dined in, and once for takeout. Both times staff have been friendly and welcoming. Vegan cheese is available for delicious, thin crust pizza. Substitutions available and option to create your own. Great, rustic atmosphere. read more

Fantastic pizza! Had the eggplant pizza, so good! Great ambience. Decor is very nice. They also have a patio area. Would definitely return again! read more

Wow! We are visiting relatives in Orillia and decided to go out for dinner with one vegan and one gluten free / dairy free guest. The place we are looking for is closed. Right beside it: Rustica... never tried it. They are so accommodating!! Place is nice; good vibes; super friendly staff. I tried the Risotto: the best I ever had. Cannelloni: superb! The beet soup: awesome. The eggplant parmigiana: very good. It is always fun when you discover a new place so so perfect! You guys have made us future regular customers! Thanks Dan!! (our waiter: really cool guy) read more

Had a family dinner at Rustica last week. We had a great evening there. The atmosphere was cosy and welcoming with a modern vibe. Andy, our server, was friendly and knowledgeable and just the right amount of attentive. We ordered salads, the charcuterie board and the zucchini sticks to share for starters. All yum. Our mains included the roasted squash risotto, pizza and seafood pasta. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is a great addition for Orillia. Highly recommend it. read more

We dine there on Saturday suffer fro m the eating experience and the service. My spouse got a pizza and it was fine. my food was not tasty at all. I got a tasteless eggplant that I ate some of it and left the most. The waiter was annoying but not helpful. One weird thing- they don't put salt on the table and everything I needed salt I have to look for the waiter to spring some salt on my dish. They don't leave the salt for you to use it if necessary. read more