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    Rustico

    4.3 (390 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Eris T.

    I've been here twice, and it really feels like a friendly neighborhood spot. The food is good and gets the job done, especially since there aren't many dining options in this area. One thing to note: the tapas dishes aren't really tapas-sized, nor are they tapas-priced. It would be nice if they were smaller to match the concept. A few other downsides -- the silverware was dirty during one visit, and the dining room felt stuffy for a while before they finally turned the fans on. Overall, it meets a need locally and has potential, but a bit more attention to portion sizing, comfort, and cleanliness would go a long way.

    Apple cider sangria
    Carol T.

    The restaurant is beautiful inside. I loved the decor and the floor was very unique. It's a pretty large space. I was sat down quickly. I started by trying the special drink, an apple cider sangria. It was light and refreshing. They served you two types of bread. Both were good but I preferred the one with crispy crust. We tried the brussel sprouts as an appetizer. They were crispy and good but didn't have very much of the sauce on them. The sauce was a little sweet. I had the beet salad as my entree. It is not very big, so I wouldn't recommend it as a meal. It had a good flavor but I would have preferred a little more toppings (nuts and cheese, etc). It had two different types of beets. Both were good, but more beet than traditional salad. My friend enjoyed her salmon ravioli but did feel she needed a little salt on it. It was a good portion size. We ended with sharing the tiramisu. It was fantastic, definitely the best part of the meal.

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    Tasha M.

    I think I found my new favorite place in Oak Park. The service is amazing, they are so attentive and kind. I forgot pictures of our drinks but I had the best drink called The Alexander. Of course, the food was what brought us in and it did not disappoint. I do regret not staying for dessert, but I will definitely be having some on our next visit. It's so spacious with high ceilings which I love. It's great for families or a quite night out. Once you step inside it feels like you're out of town and the winter weather cannot reach you.

    Bistec Rustico
    Marianne D.

    We took my son out tonight for dinner at this restaurant near his home for a birthday celebration. We started out with cocktails, old fashioned for the guys and a pisco cocktail for me. We shared an appetizer, the serrano caprese. It was creamy burrata wrapped in crispy prosciutto on top of a grilled tomato served with pesto and balsamic. Yum! For dinner the birthday boy had the bistec rustico, a grilled ribeye with rosemary potatoes. Of course I asked for a taste when I saw what was placed in front of him. The steak was seasoned well and grilled perfectly. So good! My husband had the pappardelle alla bolognese, which he loved. I had the bacalao con almejas for my entrée, which was seared cod with clams, potatoes, olives and capers. Delish! At the end of the meal, our server brought out a warm bread pudding for my son's birthday. Nice touch! I definitely recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere didn't match the elevated menu.

    strawberry lemon drops
    Gray S.

    I was so shocked to be so let down as I have heard great things about this place, but everything just did not live up to the hype. The lemon drops were so overly sweet I basically babysat the drink through the entire meal because it was just too much, the pizza and pasta were both extremely one note dishes, & the ambience was very overwhelming. The alfredo tasted entirely like heavy cream, almost like there was no parmesan in it at all & the pizza just tasted like borderline nothing but cheese? even though there were so many toppings. It was really surprising. Something good I can note is the portions were very generous and we had a lot of leftovers. They gave a sort of ice cream cake thing I believe for dessert which was good (has nuts, notify your server if allergic as we weren't asked about allergies before being served it) & I would say the best bite of the night was honestly the starter focaccia bread. Our waitress was great but her service was easily overshadowed by all that was going on around us the rest of the time. We were at a table for two and they had us at the tiniest table that could barely fit both of our menus on it & it was very uncomfortable that every time someone walked by they had to turn sideways to get through and brush past us, frequently bumping into our table or us. It was also extremely loud, so loud I could barely hear the person sitting two feet across from me. Maybe I shouldn't have had my expectations up or maybe we ordered the wrong things, but I'm not sure I would come back here.

    Gnocchi was very delicious with great portion sizes
    Asonte F.

    Ordered to go, so I can't say much about the service just yet but I am very pleased with the food so far. Making notes to come visit in person !

    Joan N.

    Apple Cider Sangria, shrimp appetizer and the penne were delicious. First time patron and loved the vibe.

    Kathy T.

    My favourite paella!! All the pastas I've tried here are good, and the ambiance is lovely. I recommend going on a date here or with a big group to try lots of dishes

    Bread pudding with gelato (pistachio)

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    Went here drinks it was good haven't tried their food yet so can't really review that yet but service was great!!

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    Very pleasant restaurant with excellent service and yummy food. Great menu. Wonderful Oak Park neighborhood.

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    Short rib was delicious and portions are huge. Great atmosphere and service will definitely return a recommend.

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    Great food and ambience. Everything was delicious. So much lobster in the lobster risotto! Chicken special was amazing!

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    Everything! Love this restaurant.4 stars! Some of the best pasta great services too!

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