Rustic, Francis's Favorites

Name: Rustic, Francis's Favorites
Address: 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, CA, United States, 95441
Telephone: (707) 857-1445
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3672 Reviews

$30 and under

Global, International

Top Tags:

Francis Ford Coppola shares his personal pantheon of recipes at RUSTIC, Francis’s Favorites, the winery’s full-service restaurant. RUSTIC’s menu embraces international as well as traditional Italian dishes, with an emphasis on family-style cooking that features fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the property’s organic herb and produce garden. Authentic, Neapolitan-style pizzas are also a specialty.

RUSTIC offers service in our casual dining room and on an outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards of Alexander Valley. A bar adjacent to the restaurant also serves a full complement of cocktails and an extensive wine and beer list.

For reservations visit https://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/rustic

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Global, International, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 857-1445
Website
http://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/rustic
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Meetings & Private Events Please note that we are currently only booking for events scheduled in 2021. Plan your private event at Francis Ford Coppola Winery and let our team create a memorable experience that will leave your guests talking about it for years to come. We offer all-inclusive planning from start to finish, accommodating groups from 25-300 guests. All of our private events are served with family-style dining, reminiscent of a Coppola family meal. While we do not offer wedding ceremonies or receptions at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, ceremonies of up to 150 people can be hosted at Francis Ford Coppola Winery Too!.

Location
300 Via Archimedes Geyserville, CA 95441
Neighborhood
Geyserville
Cross street
Independence Lane
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pizza Luigino$20.00
tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil
Pizza Sofia$22.00
arugula, prosciutto and shaved parmigiano
Pizza Funghi e Salsiccia$21.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella & grated parmigiano
Spaghetti al Pomodoro$19.00
tomato sauce with basil & onions (no garlic)
Spaghetti al Carbonara*$23.00
classico
Linguine alle Vongole$23.00
fresh clams
Rigatoni & Meatballs$26.00

Salads

Caesar Salad*$15.00
house specialty Caesar made fresh daily, created originally in our Sentinel Bldg, SF at Caesar's Grill in 1924
Cobb Salad$20.00
a meal in itself
Cho Cho Salad$15.00
baby spinach with bacon in Asian dressing
Arugula Salad$13.00

Francis's Favorites

Ask about availability and timing

Rack Oflamb Madame Bali*$42.00
This is an Armenian recipe, which I learned from my friend Armen Baliantz. The lamb racks are marinated in pomegranate juice and white onions for three days, and then grilled on our parrilla. Very tender and delicious, with rice pilaf
Chicken Mattone$28.00
This dish, alternately called chicken under the stone or brick, has become popular lately, but often too tame compared to my favorite version. You have to drive out to a restaurant on the outskirts of Rome about 45 minutes, and call ahead because this is how long it takes to prepare authentically. I went in the kitchen and watched an old man make it. Half of a chicken, its bones in but crushed, is sauteed in olive oil with a little paprika and slices of garlic and is put under an iron weight. All the fat is pressed out of it, and it's flat and crispy on the crushed bones and a little red from the paprika. It is a favorite of my kids as well
Habit Forming Ribs$31.00
I worked as a busboy at the Polynesian restaurant when I was at UCLA film school. My brother had worked there as a carhop before me, and we were all crazy about their 'habit-forming' spareribs. The rumor is that a microscope was pawned for the cost of an analysis of what 'habit-forming' about the formula. It's important to use the sauce so you have the 'sweet and savory' combination. I'd recommend first a navy grog and cho-cho salad
Classic Fiorentina Steak*
As served of course in Florence and Rome, where I learned it. This is a great thick Porterhouse steak, grilled perfectly and sliced away from the bone (which you get). Certainly my favorite
- For Two$105.00

Appetizers

French Fried Zucchini$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella$9.00
with pettole
Olives$12.00
Salsiccia Secca & Sopressata$15.00
Salumi Basilicata style with pettole

Vegetables & Sides

Spinach$8.00
sauteed in olive oil with garlic
Table Fries$11.00

Desserts

Panna Cotta$10.00
Chocolate Mousse al 'Francis Francis'$12.00
with or without cream
House-Made Gelato$10.00
chocolate, hazelnut or vanilla bean

Kids Menu

Kids Pasta$8.00
With choice of sauce. Butter and cheese, pomodoro, or alfredo
Kids Pizza$12.00
cheese

What 3,672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Outdoor Dining
Wine Country
Scenic View

Sort by

Filters

G
Gerri
Central Coast
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOvely to be eating outdoors with the views. Food was tasty, service a little slow, but think it was because son ordered the lamb which took longer than our dishes.
o
ocularone
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Delicious food Gorgeous setting Beautiful weather
DK
DenaK
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a great experience! The weather was perfect the service was amazing! Our table was the best! Omg that bread.... I will be back
q
queenmother
San Francisco
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dining experience was amazing. I had requested an outdoor table even though at the time I made a reservation they were booked. Our request was accommodated. Our table was fantastic. Of course the food and service is always great. We live on the East coast for the summer and will definitely miss Rustic.
KF
KFSF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
Service is poor. Food average and white wine not cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This gem never disappoints! Pizza is so good due to the richly flavored tomato sauce. Cesar salad right on the money— not too heavy, just perfect. The atmosphere is unrivaled. Literally. World class view of Alexander Valley.
HL
HeatherL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time. The service is always fantastic.
D
Davide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first experience at Rustic as a family was quite lovely. The food was exceptional, the wait staff attentive and super friendly and the overall ambiance was magical. Walking the grounds of this beautiful vineyard during sunset only added to our experience. Neither the meal nor the wines were over priced!
SP
SouthParkFoodie
San Francisco
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific lunch on the terrace of Rustic. It was a warm day and a beautiful setting. The food was excellent, and very reasonably priced. As you might expect, there is also a terrific selection of wines, again, reasonably priced. I also want to point out that the wait staff was very good. Friendly and knowledgeable. If you are in the healdsburgh area, this is an excellent stop.
LS
LoriS
Edmonton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic day! Thank you. Will be back!
M
Marc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Those are the best carbonara I ate and the win suited it perfectly
b
barbs
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Gorgeous outside setting over looking Valley. Food very good. We shared 3 dishes for the 3 of us, arugula pizza, clams with linguine and a Cobbs salad-- a balanced selection and delicious combination.
H
Happydiner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We always enjoy going to Rustic. Good food, good service and very nice wait staff.
CM
CharlesM
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was exceptional, as usual. I tried the chicken parm for the first time and was not disappointed. My husband had the Mother's Day special and it included salad, main course and dessert. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
Historically Rustic has been our favorite go to special occasion restaurant. Birthdays, friends from out of town, or just a good reason to go get some wonderful food. I don’t know if it’s because the new ownership change is coming or because it’s post pandemic or watt the reason, but it seems to have lost its touch. The place felt more crowded than previous, the staff didn’t feel as attentive as has been in the past and while the food was good, it wasn’t great.
N
Nicky
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing! At the bar and the table. Food was outstanding!
CB
ColleenB
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing property, beautiful museum, food, service, view at Rustic exceptional!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Colleen, Our mission to check all the boxes for a positive experience has been complete! I am so glad you had an unforgettable time with us. We appreciate you public recommendation for our restaurant and we hope to get the pleasure of serving you and your guests again soon. Kind Regards, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
MB
MaryB
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was good overall, service fair. The atmosphere was very nice in a beautiful setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Took a limo there. They sat our driver in a better table and made us wait. And there’s not that much stuff to look at. And the food was meh.
LT
LanaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant experience, our second time for lunch in this restaurant and will come for more soon. Want to try their rack of lamb!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Lana, Thank you for your Open table review on our restaurant. It looks like we made fans of you, your patronage is greatly appreciated. I highly recommend experiencing the Rack Of Lamb when you return, its a guest favorite, and a personal favorite of mine! I know you won't be disappointed. All the Best, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
CT
CarolineT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good food and stunning views - thoroughly recommend.
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Caroline, We appreciate your positive feedback, please visit us again real soon for another memorable experience. Best, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
CG
CherylG
Western NC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Here for an extended work visit. Whole trip to Coppola was absolutely amazing. Lunch was divine. Scenery beautiful and the service was wonderful.
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Cheryl, Thank you for choosing Rustic restaurant at the Coppola winery for your dining destination. It pleases me to know that your experience was enjoyable and a memorable one at that. If you are ever back in the area please look us up again. Until then, take care. Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
DP
DebiP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view from the patio table we were at set the tone for a wonderful late lunch. We had the grilled Salmon which was cooked to absolute perfection! The bottle of their Reserve Cardonnay was a very pleasant, delicious surprise. We'd never had their wine and we are very staunch Chardonnay lovers. It was a great lunch, and we will definitely be back!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Debi, The quality of our dishes to pair with our award winning wine is the perfect combination for a great experience at Rustic. We thank you very much for your positive feedback, please join us again soon for another great dining experience. Kind Regards, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
VK
ValerieK
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The setting is beautiful, the service a little slow and my salad was very dull. My guests were happy to be there and ate their food without comment, he had a pizza and she a pasta dish which looked good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! I highly recommend it.
R
Robert
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
It’s beautiful as always! Food is just above average, but the setting is the star.
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 8, 2022
Robert, Please visit us again soon so you can enjoy our lovely dining patio with it's elegant views of the Alexander Valley. A great destination in all of "Wine Country!" Until next time. Dre Alegria Restaurant Manager
LC
LisaC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Beautiful view but the prices are not in line with the quality of food.
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Lisa, Thank you for your honest feedback. We value everyone's input, this continues to be a discussion with our culinary team, we will continue to review and go through the process until we come to answer which makes sense for our clientele and for our business going forward. All The Best, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
RC
ReneeC
San Diego
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and outside patio. Thanks!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 9, 2022
Renee, Thank you for your positive comments for Rustic restaurant. Please visit us again! Cheers! Dre Alegria Rustic Restaurant
EG
EdwardG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, generous portions, and attentive service. In addition to wine, some yummy cocktails are on the menu. Reservations are a must, either by phone, email or online, and ask to be seated outside!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 8, 2022
Edward, Thank you for your Open Table review on Rustic Restaurant. We are very pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We love exceeding expectations, we look forward to providing you with another memorable experience. All the best. Dre Alegria Restaurant Manager
R
Raidergirl
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food and great service!
KK
KevinK
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were celebrating an anniversary so we wanted a special venue. After being initially being underwhelmed by the inattentive reception (staff) and length of time it took to be seated, once we were seated everything was outstanding! Jose (our friendly and efficient waiter) was amazing - we could not have asked for better table service! And we were both very pleased with our meals - very delicious and excellent value!! We will DEFINITELY be back, with out-of-town guests next Saturday afternoon, to be precise!!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 6, 2022
Kevin, Thank you for the great feedback, I will be sure to share this review with our Server Jose. He will be thrilled to know he provided a great meal to you and your guests. We like to use these reviews to help boost the moral and the confidence for our servers, so they can continue to grow and learn from both positive and negative experiences. Thank you very much for your patronage! Best, Dre Alegria Rustic Manager
LT
LairdT
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 6 plus an infant. Though a limited menu the food was very good as was the service. We are outside and had an overhead heater to keep us quite warm.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Went to Rustic 4 times previously. None since ownership changed. Previously sort of fine dining. Now a pizza and burger level menu. To be fair a few high end items and pasta but clearly downgraded. No access to FFC memorabilia as was “closed” so ambience nothing special. At one time a visit to Rustic was special. Not so sure now. What we ate was good. Just disappointed in the menu and experience.
j
jabar
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the rigatoni with meatballs and it was amazingly delicious!
Rustic, Francis's FavoritesResponded on May 8, 2022
Jabar, The Rigatoni and Meatballs entrée is our best pasta dish since we first open. Definitely a staple of Rustic Restaurant still to this day. We thank you for your positive review. Cheers! Dre Alegria Restaurant Manager
E
Elkmama
Baltimore
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Nice venue to see items from Copploas movies. Casual place. Family friendly. Food was average. The chicken was chicken. Nothing exciting or noteworthy. Wine list is strong. There are better choices for dinner. The ambience is awesome and the view lovely.
LG
LaurieG
Chicago
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night while on vacation. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend checking it out!
LS
LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
We love eating outside on the beautiful patio while viewing the vineyards! The service is excellent! They are highly knowledgeable about the menu.
R
Rosiep
Central Coast
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely setting, great pizza and Caesar salad, wine overpriced but that is typical. Enjoyed the experience and the beautiful grounds.
PV
PhilV
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sister visiting from North Carolina

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rustic, Francis's Favorites using the Order Online button.

Rustic, Francis's Favorites is rated 4.6 stars by 3672 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Order online

Google Map for Rustic, Francis's Favorites

300 Via Archimedes Geyserville, CA 95441

Additional information

Cross street
Independence Lane
Neighborhood
Geyserville
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Global, International, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/rustic
Phone number
(707) 857-1445
Private party facilities
Meetings & Private Events Please note that we are currently only booking for events scheduled in 2021. Plan your private event at Francis Ford Coppola Winery and let our team create a memorable experience that will leave your guests talking about it for years to come. We offer all-inclusive planning from start to finish, accommodating groups from 25-300 guests. All of our private events are served with family-style dining, reminiscent of a Coppola family meal. While we do not offer wedding ceremonies or receptions at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, ceremonies of up to 150 people can be hosted at Francis Ford Coppola Winery Too!.

Rustic, Francis's Favorites

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Pizza

Chicken Mattone

Caesar Salad

Everyday Classics

Hamburger*$20.00

The Impossible Burger$19.00

New York Strip Steak*$32.00

Grilled Salmon*$29.00

Grilled Vegetables$12.00

Short Ribs Argentine Style*$33.00

Pizza & Pasta

Pizza Luigino$20.00

Pizza Sofia$22.00

Pizza Funghi e Salsiccia$21.00

Spaghetti al Pomodoro$19.00

Spaghetti al Carbonara*$23.00

Linguine alle Vongole$23.00

Rigatoni & Meatballs$26.00

Salads

Caesar Salad*$15.00

Cobb Salad$20.00

Cho Cho Salad$15.00

Arugula Salad$13.00

Francis's Favorites

Rack Oflamb Madame Bali*$42.00

Chicken Mattone$28.00

Habit Forming Ribs$31.00

Classic Fiorentina Steak*

Appetizers

French Fried Zucchini$13.00

Fresh Mozzarella$9.00

Olives$12.00

Salsiccia Secca & Sopressata$15.00

Vegetables & Sides

Spinach$8.00

Table Fries$11.00

Desserts

Panna Cotta$10.00

Chocolate Mousse al 'Francis Francis'$12.00

House-Made Gelato$10.00

Kids Menu

Kids Pasta$8.00

Kids Pizza$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Rustic, Francis's Favorites offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rustic, Francis's Favorites restaurant rated?

Is Rustic, Francis's Favorites currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Additional information