I really like this cute new spot in the Castro! Ambiance is fantastic. I'm a fan of the music they play but it is slightly too loud and makes it difficult to hear people talk across the table. The papardelle was one of the best I've had, cooked perfectly al dente. Wild mushroom pizza also delicious. Brocollini was a bit of a let down. Overall, worth stopping in! read more

Service was excellent! Great revamp of an old favorite restaurant. Mussels were yummy...more mussels and sauce would be appreciated. Pizza was ok. read more

The food was incredible, service was equally as excellent. Shout out my guy Dario was so helpful and entertaining. Mortadella pizza was killer, everything we had was 5 stars. Prices absolutely reasonable, fun atmosphere as well. read more

The Rustic - Pasta special of the day Fried Chicken Foccatia Shoestring Fries Matho Prosecco - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lovely place, lovely food, lovely people! The Rustic is my favorite restaurant in the city at the moment. I have ordered a myriad of dishes and never had a bite of food I did not thoroughly enjoy here. The atmosphere is great as well, and I love the patio out back. Furthermore, I'm surprised by the service reviews I've seen. I understand everyone has a different experience, but every time I have been, I've been greeted and checked on by the owner, the chefs have said hello, and I've had lively conversations with the server - who is awesome! Go now, before the line is out the door! read more

This is a beautiful new addition to the neighborhood! The restaurant itself is beautifully designed m, staff is so friendly & helpful & the food was great. Loved the fig appetizer, salad & pizzas. Really worth a visit!!!! read more

Good food and qe enjoyed our drinks. It has a nice local vibe. The service was great!

Amazing ambiance! Delicious fig toast and parpadelle oxtail. Staff is so welcoming and attentive! We sat inside but has an adorable patio seating. I will definitely come back and bring my friends! read more

Delucious crudo. Loved the octopus and focaccia bread on side was terrific. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

What a great place. Good food and great service. Highly recommended! I definitely will go back again. read more

Went early on a week-night and at first was pretty quite bust as we left we realized how busy they got. What a great place and not miss the patio in the back. Excellent service, courteous, very attentive so much so we did not realize how busy they had gotten. Food was pretty much all good, with a couple of items our table really enjoy more than other. We all love the steak they were serving, some fish dish and all of the appetizers; other items like the pizza and the pasta, while they seemed prepared all with care we thought they were good but not great, but then again it can also be a matter of preferences. The wines and the food overall seemed to be well priced. Will certainly try to go back soon. read more

Had the best food, amazing service, and such a beautiful atmosphere at the restaurant. You absolutely have to try the pasta with oxtail, the ribeye steak with potatoes and broccolini, the pizzas, and of course the drinks we liked it so much that we came back the following week. Super fun place for a girlfriends dinner, family, or a date. read more

Decided to give The Rustic a try this afternoon for lunch and I am glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff is wonderful. We ordered the Fried Chicken, Italian Sausage Pizza, and French Fries. We will be back for dinner and dessert. Thank you for the great food and service! read more

Finally got around to eating at The Rustic and it was DELICIOUS ! Started out having the complementary house made Focaccia that had a nice chewy outer crust with a sprinkle of sea salt dipped in the peppery olive oil, so good. Moved onto the beautifully presented Burrata salad that had persimmons and pomegranate seeds ,fresh ,creamy and delicious. Then I had the Orecchiette Bolognese, the pasta itself was cooked to perfection,not too overcooked and not too al dente but perfect. The ground beef was clean tasting, no funky beef flavor like beef can sometimes be. The pasta serving was VERY generous and served piping hot. The dessert fell flat for me. Tried the Affogato, didn't care for the chocolate gelato with hazelnuts , the coffee poured over the gelato was good but the hazelnuts didn't seem to have any flavor. Think I prefer the old fashioned vanilla gelato with espresso instead. Last but not least we tried the Pannacotta which was good but the strawberries were not ripe. Tasty wines by the glass, the bottles were too expensive I thought. Terrific service, friendly staff. I will definitely be back. read more

We first experienced The Rustic in March and decided to come back tonight to celebrate our 32nd anniversary and completing treatment for cancer. In March we sat at the bar and were served by the owner (I think). Everything was wonderful especially being served each creation with an explanation of how everything was prepared. I never expected that our experience tonight would be even better. When we arrived, we thought we would like to sit in one of the cosy tables in the front bay windows, but instead we were led to the open air back patio which was delightful. We didn't know there was a patio. Dario ( who is from Tuscany) welcomed us immediately and started by recommending a special Tuscan red wine that was not on the menu. Everything from that point on was delightful. He chose all of our dishes from the special bruschetta with peaches and burrata, the bluefin crudo, orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, and grilled ribeye with herb butter that he melted over the smoky steak with a torch. He was spot on with every recommendation and timed the delivery of each dish perfectly and never rushed anything. He even sent us an extra affogato desert with fresh hazelnut gelato on the house because it was our anniversary. Considering how expensive it is to eat anywhere these days, the prices were beyond reasonable for such high quality dishes!! The food and service together was one of the nicest dining experiences that we have ever had! Thank you Dario and The Rustic!! We will be back soon!! read more

Absolutely wonderful! A terrific menu that offers a wide variety of options, yet is not overwhelming. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The service was friendly and engaging, yet professional. The wine list was particularly noteworthy. The co-owner had been the wine director at Chez Panisse, and it shows; wonderful wine selection that skews Italian, with incredibly reasonable prices. Highly, highly, highly recommend The Rustic. read more

Zoti and Jonny and the team took such amazing care of us for our wedding anniversary. We booked The Rustic for a party of 60+. The food and service were amazing. Wine selection was delicious, which was especially loved by our international friends. Our guests all agreed it was the party of the year. Make sure to ask for the frito misto fried lemons, paparadelle pasta and Zoti's ice cream! They will take very good care of you. read more

Everything is so beautiful, service was great, impressive wine list Foods are so light so delicious, not too heavy

Food was great, staff was awesome. Definitely have the fig toast, the chicorie salad is bomb. Pasta was yummy.

Awesome service, super nice staff. That alone makes me want to go back. super knowledgeable about wine, attentive, very friendly. the food was awesome too. everything seemed to be made with care and intention. super flavorful. great date spot. The patio area in the back is very nice and secluded. Highly recommend. read more

They're doing it right. Food, drinks, wine list, service, energy, and ambiance are all checked

This place is amazing, I loved the clams and the bread is to die for. Service was excellent we will be going again.

I returned to the Rustic because the food was so good, & I noticed the guy that hassled me before was safely behind the bar. I was greeted by Zoti who is the manager etc & a very sweet guy. I tried the lemon ravioli--delicious. I loved the dish I tried before--linguine & clams with corn & cherry tomatoes, & this dish was just as good! After a lovely experience, Zoti let me know he was his guest for lunch--which was not necessary, but it shows he is in it for good. Church Street has suffered under bad leadership getting rid of parking & reserving an entire car lane for taxis which never come, so walk over or take MUNI. The prices are fairly reasonable ( a couple are too expensive for what it is), & the food is outstanding. read more

The drinks and food (especially the pastas) here are really, really good. Anyone who remembers the former Chow space will be delighted to know the outdoor patio is still available and lovely as always. Terrific, friendly service. Only hiccup was that the menu says bread is available upon request. We requested the focaccia at the beginning of the meal but it was never provided (very minor mistake in the grand scheme of things that saved us a few calories so hey - not hatin'). Would love for more folks to support this establishment cause the night we went, it was pretty light. Support local businesses!!! read more

Amazing and incredible service I don't even know what to say. Brynn especially went above and beyond to ensure I had an excellent time. There are no words. If you are reading these reviews looking for a sign to go, this is you're sign. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Rustic regularly impresses me, but the orchiette is something else - I have never had something that I've been tempted to declare is perfect, but this is as close as I've ever had. The texture is toothsome without having a tough center (that sometimes gets excused as al dente) and it has an actual flavor rather than being a simple carrier for the other ingredients. So, the orchiette itself is outstanding and then it is accompanied by flavorful sausage, broccoli rabe, and just enough parmesan on a subtle background base. All of those flavors blended well, but I kept coming back to the perfect texture of the orchiette themselves. This is worth a special trip! read more

Chow was a neighborhood gem that left big shoes to fill but The Rustic is doing a good job of filling them. Tasty Italian dishes with super nice staff and a refreshing atmosphere. I am not surprised the reviews are so good. Definitely returning. read more

The food was good, as were the service and ambiance. I'd go back again. Take a look at the menu and see if you'd like it too.

On arrival we felt extremely welcomed entering the restaurant. The hostess is kind and attentive, adorable actually. The entire staff is committed, entertaining and enthusiastic. The food comes out fast and hot and delicious. Also plentiful. No skimping here on food or the condiments. The staff is attentive but not hovering. They are quick but the mood for the customer is leisurely. I've enjoyed both experiences that I've had at The Rustic and we are looking forward to our return! read more

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere! A wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Celebrated a birthday here and had a delightful evening out with family! read more

bresaola carpaccio - good, however i prefer the original raw beff steak tartar - delicious orecchiette - so yummy pappardelle - loved it little gems - great citrus dressing and super refreshing with heavier foods Aside from great food, super clean and so beautifully decorated. chairs are super comfy. bartender was fantastic and made us some divine celebratory virgin drinks. can't wait to go back! read more

The Rustic is now located at the former space of Chows Restaurant on Church St near Market St. The food, friendly service and ambiance were excellent. We went there for brunch with friends on a Sunday and w ill be back! They have excellent menu options but I went for the fried chicken and it was the best I have ever had---as good as the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, and that is saying a lot! Try their Mediterranean version of ice cream for dessert ( we also had their cheese cake and tiramisu--all great)---you will be surprised but not disappointed. read more

Stopped here for dinner based upon a recommendation from a local and the food did not disappoint! I had the ricotta lemon filled raviolis with pesto sauce and it was delicious! My husband really enjoyed the linguini & clams. Excellent! read more

Horrible service.!Clearly you have to know someone that works here that he's best experienced. Nope!

Oxtail ragu was excellent. The beef ragu was also very good. Service was professional and attentive.

All the pasta and drinks we tried were sooo sooo delicious. In a city full of good food, the Rustic really stands out. Also loved the vibe.

I discovered this magical location by chance on my way to a vet appointment. Romeo (my Pom) and I had a lovely meal in the dog friendly patio. I am returning today with a special friend I last saw in 1989! read more

Hands down the food was amazing... Cooked perfectly and I will tell you the restaurant was super clean and it was less expensive than I thought it would be. The waitress was super attentive and I will be bringing the family back again for sure. So you guys go and check them out and I assure you you would not be disappointed. I think it's our new family spot. I was gonna take a few picks of the food but gobbled it down before I knew it. Thanks for the great dinner guys. read more

Great value for your money! My daughter snd i shared a pasta dish and the fried chicken.

Great Service all around, delicious drinks, Our waiter was fantastic, the octopus and lamb shank I ate was absolutely delicious, and we love the giant pepper mill ! I'll surely be back to try more items on the menu. Fantastic Rustic ! ! read more

Amazing local spot with great pasta and wine. The soup of the day is a hidden gem. Owner is kind, approachable, and extremely knowledgable about wine. Ask him about pairings and he won't disappoint. Love this place!! read more