I was told by a co worker years ago that Rustico was his favorite place for Italian food and I needed to try it. We were attending a celebration of life not far from this amazing restaurant and since we were dressed up I felt like enjoying dinner out and remembering what my co worker mentioned I thought let's do it. Though it was a Saturday evening and we didn't have a reservation I called asked if they were accepting walk ins, a brief hold and the hostess said when did you want to come in and I stated I could be there in 10 minutes-she said she could seat us. I was so excited that we were going to be able to dine and let me tell you it was a truly wonderful delight. My co worker and fellow paisan was so right and why the hell did I wait years to try this place. We were seated at a 2 top set up very elegantly and our server David was quick to greet us and fill us in on the nightly specials and his favorite dishes. We started with a Aperol Spritz and a Lemoncello Spritz (by the way Rustico makes the Lemoncello in house). Great start to cleanse our palate, complimenting the bruschetta and I have to say I haven't had anything better than their bruschetta short of our trips to Italy. I went with several nightly specials such as the grilled octopus and calamari salad, very tasty and incredibly prepared. Followed by the Almond crusted Sole, my wife enjoyed the house made tortellini in a light cream and pancetta sauce. David our server was very attentive not only to just our table but the nearby tables as well, friendly smiling and so helpful, an important quality in a server rarely found these days. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our entrees were incredibly delicious and portions were good size, the decor and ambiance very familiar and reminded me of some of the ristorante's we dined at in Italy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very simple but elegant, very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the pleasure of meeting Roberto who seemed to be the key person to the operation, I wanted to compliment our evening and share our wonderful experience with him. He was so nice and friendly as well. The menu had so many great choices and the nightly specials change often that I just need to come back again and again to continue enjoying Rustico. So glad is close to where we live...... Bravissimo Rustico! Delizioso e tutti! Mangiamo read more

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I'm so upset at myself that I'm only leaving a review now. I wish I could give 1 million stars! We have been coming to Rustico for 15+ years and there are no words to describe the (1) hospitality, (2) warmth, (3) consistency, and (4) deliciousness! I call it "our Cheers!" It is the place where everyone knows your name. You're immediately welcomed by an amazing team - smiles and hugs! Good days, bad days, this is the place to be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is where we celebrate all occasions, where we make amazing memories, where we can wind down and make new friends, and have so many laughs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is just no place like it. You can feel the wamth and taste the love for food! I just put the day behind me and enjoy!!! I'd love to keep this hidden gem a secret but they deserve all the praise! Drinks: on point! Delicious and strong! Huge wine selection too!!My go to - Old Fashioned. If you have room for dessert, please have an espresso martini. Trust me. Food: Transports you to a beautiful villa in Italy!!!Delicious is an understatement. There is no hesitation to make recommendations and alter dishes to make them Perfect for you. My go to : pizza is perfect, tri colore salad is a must, anything on the specials menu, Big Meatball, anything with spicy vodka, veal or chicken Milanese, and lasagne. I only wish lasagne was on menu every week! I'm working on it! Most importantly: service and warmth. Extremely attentive and hardworking staff. Roberto checks in on every single table throughout the night. Angel and Nacho are marathoning drinks but yet stop to check on every single person in the bar and make sure you are attended to. Always! I look forward to seeing them every week. It doesn't end there: Vicky, Anna, David... I could go on. Every single person on the floor and in the kitchen is working so hard and is so kind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That's what makes the food delicious and the restaurant feel like home!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are family at this point! In summary, we love Rustico!!! read more

Excellent Italian restaurant in agoura/oak park! I went here for my birthday dinner, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. They had a ton of different specials to choose from. The cocktails were excellent, as were the wine choices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great date night spot, slightly upscale ambience but also casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come here again! read more

Very under-rated and hidden Italian family style restaurant in the Conejo Valley. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The strip mall is sort of dead. But once you enter Rustico, you are immediately transported to a world that feels like a night out in an Italian American movie[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The pasta is al dente, gravy is rich and flavorful and the pork chop is to die for. Frittura Mista is perfectly fried light crispy but not greasy. Tricolor chopped salad is outstanding especially the balsamic base dressing. Manager's warm hospitality and sense of humor is right out the Big Night. Waiter is very knowledgeable of the menu. Great wine by the glass options. Basta use to be my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. I think I now prefer Rustico. Buon appetito! read more

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Meeting friends for dinner and conversation. Our friends eat at Rustico often and recommended it highly - they were right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are at least 3 rooms - a bar at the entry, a main dining room, and a smaller room that they could close off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The main room had a guitarist who played soft background music most of the night. Very nice!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] George K, our server, came by shortly after we were seated - very friendly and welcoming. The busboy brought complimentary bruschetta and a bread basket while we were reviewing the menu - nice touch (though filling up on the bread before the main course is less than smart - my bad). Service remained excellent throughout the evening. I went with the special risotto with mushrooms and sausage ($30). Quite good. My wife went with the special pappardelle ($30). Also quite good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent choice for high quality Italian food with excellent ambiance and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rustico Restaurant - Pappardelle Pasta with meat special - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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We had such a nice time. Food was excellent. I cannot wait to go back and try the Branzino. On this, our first visit we started a creamy tortellini. It was excellent. We also shared a pizza with was fine. Next time I will aim for the Branzino and pasta dishes. We also split a Ceasar salad which was just okay. Nothing special. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We just had such a lovely time because of the atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Out waiter was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The people we sat next to were so fun! Everyone was in a jolly party mood and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking forward to going again and trying more dishes. read more

Rustico Restaurant - The cute sign in Rustico kitchen. - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

Live this place, most of the staff had been here for years. Almost everything tastes homemade , they never disappoint.

Great food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came from Oak Park library with 3 therapy dogs and very accommodating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great experience read more

Fantastico! We've been coming here for years and it never fails to amaze! The food, the service, and attention to detail... are always consistently top notch. Truly a classic! read more

Rustico is family friendly and offers delicious Italian food! We made reservations for a party of 9 on a Friday evening and were seated in the covered patio area. Our server and her team of staff were friendly, service was attentive and efficient. We asked for the pork chop parmigiana (which we had a while back, loved, and is not on their menu) and they were able to make it! The heirloom tomato arugula, grilled Spanish octopus and calamari salad, Mediterranean branzino were also delicious. Unfortunately the angel's chocolate old fashion tasted light and watered down. Perhaps it was a miss that evening. We had cabernet sauvignons from their wine list which were good. read more

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I really love good food and good service. This is definitely a yes for me. I've been here several times and the food is absolutely delicious. Everything that you order you will be very happy with. Go experience it. I think you'll enjoy it. read more

Very good Italian restaurant in Westlake Village. This is our go to when meeting our parents for a family dinner night. The food and service are always good, the staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. read more

Our new favorite Italian restaurant! We've been in CA for 20 years from NY and always searching for amazing Italian.....we can't believe we waited this long to come here. Everything was amazing...had the sea bass and hubby had the orcecciette, beyond delicious [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table was a in a crowded area and hoping next time to get a table in the side room or outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]..... service also was amazing......thank you all for such an awesome evening! Grazie Mille read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]ABSOLUTLEY FABULOUS!!! Everything from the ambiance to the people to the food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You will enjoy everything here. You can really taste the love and effort that goes into making every dish to perfection! The Cioppino is the BEST I've ever had! Well done for a consistently first class and delish restaurant! Thank you! read more

Absolutely the best Italian in the area! Everything is cooked to order and freshly made. Great local spot- they remember the locals but treat everyone like family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit in the bar area and watch whatever game is on, or in the dining room for traditional table service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great cocktails and wine list as well! read more

Came here to celebrate both my Daughters Birthday. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meals. I got the red trout special which was served with a parmesan risotto and it was one of the best fish dishes i have had. read more

The best restaurant in Oak Park 10 star is not five service is great good people working at Rustico's down to earth.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is calm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is delicious and we had a great team servicing our bday dinner for a friend. the drinks were delicious as well! I didn't get a picture of the food because I was SO hungry! but everything was chefs kiss! Make a reservation close to when they open because It gets PACKED! Would def come again. read more

Rustico Restaurant - Raspberry martini - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Elegant and delicious in a very cozy setting![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Servers have their act together as does the bartender!

We celebrated my wife's birthday tonight at Rustico, we hadn't been there in a while and decided to celebrate her birthday. There, place was quite busy when we rolled in, we started with the calamari shrimp and sand dabs with spicy marinara., It was cooked perfectly very tasty, my wife wasn't terribly hungry so she just had the Caesar and loved it. I on the other hand. Chose the braze beef, short ribs, and I have to say they were spectacular, now I am a professional chef of more than 35 years and one of my favorite things in the world is a braised beef short rib, this thing was enormous. It came with mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli, and a carrot split down the center, the sauce was executed perfectly, and the Cabernet was noted in the sauce, I said to my wife, I could not have done better. It was everything I had hoped for can't wait to return and work my way through the menu, but it's gonna be hard to get past that short rib, compliments to the Chef. Also, the service was outstanding, attention to detail was really great, I highly recommend this fine dining restaurant. They really are on point.. read more

Decided to go on a date night at Rustico on Friday night with my boyfriend and dinner was delicious! We started with an old fashioned, which was actually one of my favorites in town! We both got a cup of soup, the minestrone and fusilli, and split the chicken Parmesan with Angel hair pasta. The portion was more than sufficient for the two of us and prepared to perfection. We enjoyed light and crispy cannolis for dessert. The service was amazing and we are lucky to have a great Italian dining establishment in the area! read more

Rustico Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan with angel hair pasta - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

My husband took me here for Valentines Day. It was extremely busy but we got seated right away. Our waiter George was amazing and we had the best service. We split a cocktail and George brought it to us in 2 glasses! The food was delicious...I had the steak that was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a busy holiday day night I was very impressed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rustico hosted a wonderful memorial dinner for our party of 18. Roberto met with me ahead of time to design the perfect menu with options to please everyone. All my friends and family were impressed with the entire experience and commented on how delicious all of the dishes were. The service was also exceptional and we were allowed to stay and enjoy each other's company as long as we chose. Thank you, Rustico, for making this event a beautiful time I will always remember. read more

Rustico Restaurant - Fantastic house-made vegetarian special by Master Chef, Maurizio. Best pasta I've ever had! - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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Best Italian food in Southern California. Angel and Nacho are the best and keep the bar running like a swiss watch. Don't let any of your friends know about Rustico so it does not get ruined. read more

Looking for a Italian Restaurant that serves authentic Italian meals and has a nice atmosphere? Go to Rustico Italian Restaurant! Their food is delicious. Tonight I ordered take out here. They had a guitar player there. So my 25 minute wait for my food flew by pretty fast. The Hostess was very nice & waiter who brought my meal was very nice as well. You won't be disappointed. Try it! You'll Love it! read more

Rustico Restaurant - Spaghetti, meatballs and Sausage! Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

I've only been here a few times. I live out of the area but I have close relatives who are very near to Rustico. Every time I have been to Rustico, the service was fantastic and the food was superb. The Golden and Purple Beet salad was incredibly good, if you are a beet lover, go for it! The calamari was very good as well, very tender and lightly breaded. The Margherita pizza was amazing too. Honestly, I've sampled several different things off of the plates of my wife and my other relatives - because I have no class or manners... But, everything I sampled was good. I've tried different pastas and seafood entrees - all good. My son had a great cut of steak too. The portions can be substantial. I've always gone home (to my hotel) with a doggy bag. I usually have to have a sorbet for dessert as I get too full for anything heavier. My local relatives tell me that various celebrities eat here as well. I've never seen any, yet. Maybe in the future? read more

Impressed food and service. Food taste was excellent. Small cozy but casual elegant restaurant. Good place for special dinner. Anniversary. read more

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Very good Italian place nestled in Westlake Village. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good food, service and ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All of the right ingredients for a good restaurant. Highly suggest the place if you are in or near the area or even if you have a commute a bit. You'll like it. read more

After my last post. Thankfully the manager made it right. This is still my favorite Italian place in town. We've been customers for many years. I can't wait to go back read more

Rustico Restaurant - The duck - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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Went to this delicious gem for my hubbies work event. With group of 16. We had a large table in one of the sections of this mysteriously large restaurants. Tucked away in a large shopping plaza, the restaurant looks tiny from the outside but once you enter you can tell there are several separate areas within. The restaurant was quite busy when our group arrived at 6:30 pm Saturday. Our reservation was set and we were seated shortly after arrival. However, they did have a nice bar area as well. The service, drinks and food were all 5 star especially considering we were a large group and I would definitely recommend this place for a group, date night our family dinner. read more

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We went to Rustico to celebrate our anniversary. We had never been there before. It was a wonderful experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had chosen to sit on the patio. It was beautiful, quiet and so pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress (Victoria) was so very attentive and friendly. She gave us wonderful insight into the menu items and specials. She was incredibly helpful. The food was amazing. The pastas and sauces were light, flavorful and delicious! The soups and cannoli were perfect. It was an awesome meal. We highly recommend and will be adding Rustico to our list of favorite restaurants! read more

Love Rustico! Food is consistently good, service is good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere is also nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Great place!

Best service . Server gave me 5-7 specials like a champion . A lady curly hair long . Amazing food . Regular menus is great but the chefs are cooking with heart and the wine service is on point read more

We finally tried Rustico and loved it! We went on New Year's Eve and thought we were out of luck, for it looked very busy. There was one small table reserved for an hour later, and we were seated there with a time disclaimer. Our food came promptly and it was delicious. We will be back. read more

Outstanding food and service. My daughter and her family are there at least weekly, sometimes more often. Servers are knowledgeable and very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not too loud and very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Service & food was awesome. FYI...Franky Avalon was on the next table with his friends.

This restaurant's pizza was absolutely gross. This isn't a classy restaurant if you've got an issue with their food. The attitude of the manager was even more repulsive. She didn't care about my experience or that she was wasting my time with her unwarranted justification for this gross excuse they call pizza. I felt like she wanted to escalate (pointing her finger at me, raising her voice at me, etc). She made me feel like she wanted to physically assault me. I had to tell her step back and don't touch me. Due to her crazy behavior, I walked out without a refund for their gross pizza. She knew I only had a slice which i struggled and forced myself to eat. Thankfully I can submit the video to my credit card company to ensure I win the dispute if they are silly enough to try charge me and bully me into paying for something that's probably one of the worst pizza I've ever had in my life. Plus I returned the entire pizza minus one slice. read more

Food is very delicious went on Valentines Day for the $99 per person special. The server we had was very nice and kind when taking our order. There was not a long wait time for a table; very nice. read more

Rustico Restaurant - Duck with Pink Mole and purple rice - Italian Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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Food is excellent! Love it there! a bit in the noisy side but a good vibe. I would definitely go back ! read more

We have always enjoyed our meals here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience and good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Old school vibe in a good way where the staff is attentive and professional and not looking to be your buddy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We recently went a few times with friends to another Italian place in Thousand Oaks that is more of a bistro and it is newer noisy and cramped.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service not as good, smaller portions, hit and miss dishes and you have to pay for a small plate of focaccia, otherwise there is no bread for the table. read more