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Cafe Rustica

4.0
4
185 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Cafe Rustica is an Italian restaurant serving the standards of Northern and Southern Italy in a charming restaurant steeped in tradition. The inside of the diner looks as if it could be some small café in Sicily in the 1930s. Everything from the place settings to the decor add an old-world ambiance. In addition to wonderful food, Cafe Rustica has a weekly wine tasting where guests can sample wares from some of the finest vintners of the region. The menu consists primarily of pasta dishes and thin-crust pizza made in a traditional brick oven. Cafe Rustica serves its dinners with a fixed price menu, where guests pay a set amount and then select a set number of courses (usually three or four) from the menu options. The portions are on the small side so guests can sample as many dishes as possible before filling up.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Saturday - Sunday: Private parties only; Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 829-6464
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Cafe Rustica Management and Staff<br />eagerly await the opportunity to assist in all<br />your party planning needs. We offer complete off-premise catering. Please ask our Staff for copies of our Party & Catering<br />Menus or any other information concerning<br />our facility and services.
  • Private party facilities
    Café Rustica serves up fresh Italian Cuisine that's both innovative and traditional. Our skilled chefs, and courteous, attentive servers make Café Rustica the perfect place for a private social or business event. Come dine on delicious cuisine while basking in our beautiful atmosphere.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (855) 780-8656
  • Neighborhood
    Great Neck
  • Cross street
    Embassy Court
  • Parking details
    Both street parking and public parking lot are available. Entrance to parking lot is on Embassy Court. Elevator and stair case available from parking lot to restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience

NoiseModerate

185 Reviews
  1. Fundguy

    New York City

    166 reviews

    5.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We are never disappointed when we dine here. And lately we've discovered their Thin crust whole wheat pizza. It's much better than I expected.

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  2. luvtoeat

    New York City

    185 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been coming here for at least two years and it's always a treat! Friendly service by knowledgable waiters await you. Amazing homemade hummus and infused olive oil are served with the bread and crostini. We like the salmon, broiled to perfection and the chicken dishes. The steamed or sautéed veggies are always fresh and delicious. Go there, you'll really enjoy it!

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  3. KnightOfNi

    New York City

    92 reviews

    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Don't expect a culinary delight, but Cafe Rustica is a nice place. Service was dead-on, food was fine, but they ran out of their only Italian beer (which I found kinda silly), and their wine list was weak. REALLY LIKED their pesto-chicken pizza... plenty of pop and was cooked perfectly... crispy, but still gooey. Wife liked her pasta and she's a tough one to please. We'd go back.

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  4. BethT24

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The good was delicious, but the service was lacking. The waiter needed more training, especially for a Saturday night.

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  5. srk49

    New York City

    605 reviews

    4.0

    605 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Every time we eat here we are greeted so warmly by the staff. The food is always perfect. Fresh ingredients. Food cooked perfectly. The waitstaff is perfect. Never intrusive and always anticipating our needs. Love it here.

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  6. Anonymous

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great; service was quick and the wait staff was charming.

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  7. KerryV

    Denver

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2014

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When we arrived they did not have a reservation for us! We went down the street to another restaurant.

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  8. Eatwell

    New York City

    240 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    240 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant features excellent food, friendly/helpful service and excellent value for the money. Definitely give it a try.

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  9. bobs

    New York City

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    go for the food, classic Italian, then just enjoy the service friendly host and hostess as a bonus

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  10. Fundguy

    New York City

    166 reviews

    5.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There's a reason this place continues to do well -- very good food at reasonable prices. The complimentary hummus plate alone sets it apart.

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FAQs

Cafe Rustica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 829-6464.

Cafe Rustica is rated 4 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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Google Map for Cafe Rustica

200 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Embassy Court
  • Neighborhood
    Great Neck
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Saturday - Sunday: Private parties only; Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Both street parking and public parking lot are available. Entrance to parking lot is on Embassy Court. Elevator and stair case available from parking lot to restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (516) 829-6464
  • Catering
    The Cafe Rustica Management and Staff<br />eagerly await the opportunity to assist in all<br />your party planning needs. We offer complete off-premise catering. Please ask our Staff for copies of our Party & Catering<br />Menus or any other information concerning<br />our facility and services.
  • Private party facilities
    Café Rustica serves up fresh Italian Cuisine that's both innovative and traditional. Our skilled chefs, and courteous, attentive servers make Café Rustica the perfect place for a private social or business event. Come dine on delicious cuisine while basking in our beautiful atmosphere.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (855) 780-8656
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