Cucina Rustica

Name: Cucina Rustica
Address: 7000 State Route 179 Ste 126A, Sedona, AZ, United States, 86351
Telephone: (928) 284-3010
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5720 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Cucina Rustica is Chef Lisa Dahl's second restaurant and is celebrating 18 years. We look forward to welcoming you to a Tuscan / Mediterranean dining experience with starlit patios and villa-style dining rooms. Welcome to a relaxed fine dining experience in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona.
Our Dress Code reflects this commitment and we uphold our dress code at our discretion. We do accept in our dining rooms the following: Baseball/Hiking Caps, Hiking Attire, Yoga Pants, Sweat Pants, Tank Tops, Cutoffs, Short Shorts, Thongs or Flip Flops. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats while in the dining rooms.
We request a maximum of two checks per table.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(928) 284-3010
Website
http://www.cucinarustica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lisa Dahl
Catering
Catering is not available from Cucina Rustica.
Private party contact
Belynde Van Gelder: (928) 284-3010

Location
7000 State Route 179 Ste 126A, Sedona, AZ 86351
Neighborhood
Sedona
Cross street
Ridge Trail Dr
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Nightly entertainment from accomplished acoustic guitarists offering soft rock and classical Spanish guitar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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5,720 Reviews

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Debbie
Seattle
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best Italian meal I’ve had since I can remember. The food was delicious, and everyone at the table loved their meal. We all ate different things and everyone was thrilled. The decor is lovely. Server very nice. 5*
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 21, 2024
That's great to hear, Debbie. Thank you so much for your very kind words and we're happy to know you and your group enjoyed your meals so much. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Dave
Phoenix
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent! Food and service ! Waiter did a great job of serving us and explaining
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 14, 2024
Dave, we're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with us! Thank you for complimenting our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience!
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Jill
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous a must do! Lovely old world Italian decor and food super delicious
Cucina RusticaResponded on August 7, 2024
Jill, thank you for your kind words. It’s rewarding to know that you enjoyed the experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great blend of traditional and modern food - and delicious!
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your visit this kind review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food so much, and we look forward to having you visit us again soon!
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mcjmom
New York City
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Was recommended to try this for good Italian in Sedona. The food was good, service great but the restaurant itself was off -putting. It feels like the restaurant is not sure what it’s trying to be. Christmas lights and decor left up was not helping. Too many plastic plants in the “garden room”. Did not care for the ambiance at all.
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 21, 2024
Mom, we're pleased to know you enjoyed our food, and we appreciate the compliment. However, we are sorry to hear you didn't feel the atmosphere was for you. Hopefully, you will be back soon so we can seat you on one of our patios or in a different section of the restaurant for what we're certain will be an excellent dining experience in every way. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food and service. Only complaint is the tables are too close together where we were seated.
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 1, 2024
Thank you for joining us and for your wonderful comments on our food and service. We're happy you enjoyed your meal so much. We appreciate your feedback regarding the table spacing, and we will definitely take that into consideration for future improvements. Hopefully we'll be welcoming you back again soon.
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CarlT
Greater Boston
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meals were excellent. The red sauce is one of the best I have had while dining out. Service was excellent - attentive but not intrusive. We come here whenever we visit Sedona. You should too.
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 1, 2024
Carl, we are delighted you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Thank you for your compliments on our red sauce and service. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Sedona. But if you want a taste of that sauce before the next time you join us, the recipe for Lisa's red sauce, which she calls her "Mother Sauce" is in her cookbook, A Romance With Food. We hope to see you again soon.
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DBDUBYA
Tucson
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was at Cucina Rustica a couple of times about 5 years ago and decided to return for Father's Day when my son and his wife and my wife and me met in Sedona for the weekend. It did not disappoint. The menu has changed a bit and a favorite dish of mine is no longer on the menu. No problem, I had the Pollo Parmigiana and it was as good as I had. Instead of the chicken being breaded, it was sauted which made for a lighter meal. The marinara sauce was perfect, good and flavorful. All of our meals were well received. We thoroughly enjoyed a fried artichoke/cheese appetizer my daughter-in-law referred to as artichoke poppers. Service was excellent and like all of Lisa Dahl's restaurants, the room was beautiful. We dined at Mariposa, her steakhouse the night before and it wsa also a wonderful experience.
Cucina RusticaResponded on July 12, 2024
Hello Dubya. We are delighted that you chose to dine with us on such a special occasion. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the Pollo Parmigiana. We appreciate your kind words about our service and ambiance. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful dining experience. Thank you for your review!
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Foodlover
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
, ordered rack of lamb rare, or came to the table medium well. there is no way to excuse that from a professional cook.
Cucina RusticaResponded on June 17, 2024
Foodlover, we appreciate your visit but are sorry to hear you didn't feel your lamb was ideal. We wish you had mentioned that to us, because if ever something isn't exactly as you had hoped, we want to make you a new item or help you choose something else you will love. Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again for what we're sure will be an outstanding dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They didn't bring out bread, even after serving the meatballs in marinara sauce. I requested some so I could dip them into the marinara. My daughter and I both ordered the Filet, medium/well and her piece came out rare. I switched with her rather than sending it back so we could eat together. The waiter seated a couple at the table next to us halfway through our meal and poured them water without checking on us and my daughter's glass was empty so we had to call him back. He did ask if everything was okay and again I chose not to complain but wondered how he didn't notice my Filet which I sliced apart was pink. It was my daughter's 28th birthday which is why we went to Arizona and people we spoke to said this was the best place to go. They acknowledged her birthday when we arrived and put flower petals on our table. While we were eating a different waiter passed by with a piece of cake and sang Happy Birthday to another table but ours did not. The crowd was light at the time so I'm not sure why our waiter seemed off. I have dined in lesser restaurants and much higher ended restaurants and never have they not offered either my daughter or myself a piece of birthday cake. It has been our tradition to take each other out for years now and this is the first time we have been disappointed.
Cucina RusticaResponded on June 17, 2024
I am genuinely sorry to hear that we let you down during your recent experience. Please message me here as I'd like to hear more details, apologize directly, and see what we can do to earn a second chance to impress you. Thank you for the opportunity. Albert Rutkowski , General Manager
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Cucina Rustica is rated 4.6 stars by 5720 OpenTable diners.

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7000 State Route 179 Ste 126A, Sedona, AZ 86351

Additional information

Cross street
Ridge Trail Dr
Neighborhood
Sedona
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lisa Dahl
Entertainment
Nightly entertainment from accomplished acoustic guitarists offering soft rock and classical Spanish guitar.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cucinarustica.com/
Phone number
(928) 284-3010
Catering
Catering is not available from Cucina Rustica.
Private party contact
Belynde Van Gelder: (928) 284-3010

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