Cucina RusticaI had an excellent anniversaryI had an excellent anniversary dinner with my gf. Every expectation was met. I will definitely come here again. Thank you, to our waiter Kousha and general manager on Saturday, April 27th 2013.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMGood Choice!Picked this restaurant based on a rating from "trip-adviser" and it's close proximity to our hotel in downtown Los Angeles. What a find. The ambience and staff were both warm and welcoming, the service was attentive, but no "hovering" around the table. The menu was just what we were looking for with great selection and reasonable pricing. The servings were ample, verging on generous and everything was delicious. Our table enjoyed a sea-bass over angelhair, a pesto pasta and veal parm. Started with bruchetta and tri-coloure salad and accompanied everything with a nice Chianti that we hope to be able to find retail when we get home. All in all, it was counted as a raving succcess on every level.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellentWent before the theatre. We were seated promptly. The menu is quiet extensive, and the food was delicious. We started with a pizza & the antipasto salad, both delicious. The fish special, & the pasta carbonara were excellent, and the portions are large. We totally enjoyed our dinner, and will definitely return. It's a gem, & very reasonably priced.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I, not beingMy husband and I, not being familiar with Los Angeles, made a reservation at Cucina Rustica via Open Table. It was great being able to see the menu and feedbacks . We were not disappointed with our choice. The food was excellent and our server very attentive and pleasant. Definitely a restaurant to come back to when we again visit LA!3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMI will give it another try!The food was good. I had a chicken dish where it had garlic cream sauce. It was actually smuthered in the sauce. Once I scrapped it off, it had wonderful flavors. I would most certainly go back, I see the potential.1/28/2013 12:00:00 AMDined at 8:15p on a MondayDined at 8:15p on a Monday evening so the restaurant was nearly empty. But don't be fooled by the few patrons inside. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals, from Lasagna Al Forno and Spaghetti Bolognese to Baked Ziti and Gnocchi Napolitana. Also, recommend the Avocado Al Forno as a a starter along with Insalata Caprese. Narbeh was our server - experienced, knowledgeable, helpful & very pleasant. Prices were reasonable and a good value overall. We'll be back when we return to LA. If parking is a challenge, and it can be, you can park at the garage for the Fig and 7th Shopping Center (where Target is located and they will validate your ticket).1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM