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Rustica Ristorante - Chester, Chester, CT

Rustica Ristorante - Chester

4.7
4.7
1312 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Authentic Italian Food!!!


UNDER THE STATE LAW DUE TO COVID-19, RUSTICA RISTORANTE HAS IMPLEMENTED HEALTHY AND SAFE PRECAUTIONS FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. OUR OUTDOOR SEATING ALLOWS YOU TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER SAFELY

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 526-9021
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Chester
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 1,312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustica Ristorante in Chester is a "hidden gem" offering "authentic Italian" cuisine with "homemade pasta" that is "absolutely delicious." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "cozy ambiance." Despite occasional service hiccups and menu inconsistencies, the "outstanding food" and "warm hospitality" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

1,312 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food tasted excellent. The service was great and they did not rush us.

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  2. David

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience as always.... Everything was amazing start to finish!..

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  3. Nancy

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve always had amazing meals at Rustica…. It never lets us down. Highly recommend.

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  4. Ed

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food was excellent. Great hidden spot

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  5. David

    New York City54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite local restaurants and for good reason. The food is consistently excellent and everyone involved is friendly and makes you feel like a valued guest. The homemade pasta is exceptional, the eggplant is uniquely delicious — no need to go on. We’ve been here many times and are always eager to return. Outstanding on all counts.

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  6. chris

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Rustica has never failed us. We are big fans! The owners are genuinely wonderful people who appreciate their customers. Eat in or take out !

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  7. Joanne

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Service was good. We enjoyed our dinner!

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  8. JOY VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rustica is our “go to” restaurant. The food and service are off the charts amazing. We LOVE it here!

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  9. Mark

    Connecticut17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and didn't know what to expect. All the servers were super nice, friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. I had the Gnocchi Amatricana. Awesome. One note that is more of a personal preference - a little more al dente would be better. We will go back. Loved it.

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  10. John

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Doesn't live up to the hype. No value proposition here, sad to report. Absentminded service, gloomy dining room, lackluster food, loud patrons at the bar. Not even any music to drown them out. No reason to return.

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FAQs

Rustica Ristorante - Chester offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 526-9021.

Rustica Ristorante - Chester is rated 4.7 stars by 1312 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rustica Ristorante - Chester

189 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT 06412

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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