Rustico

Name: Rustico
Address: 827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 224-5051
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1364)

$30 and under

American

827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Rustico is the quintessential neighborhood pub on the edge of Old Town Alexandria. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats, along with other rustic cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. There’s also no mistaking Rustico’s love for barley & hops! The bar’s focal point is a custom galvanized inverted T bar with 30 brilliant taps book-ended by two massive coolers holding more than 400 different types of ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 224-5051
Website
http://www.rusticorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For inquiries regarding private events, https://neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/13711
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Potomac Greens Drive
Parking details
There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
Public transit
The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,364 people are saying

Rustico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rustico offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service and great food." Known for its creative menu, standout dishes include the "mushroom pizza" and "watermelon salad." While some found the atmosphere lively, others noted noise during events. Overall, it's a "great neighborhood food place" with attentive staff and a festive ambiance.

1,364 Reviews

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Susan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area64 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice, casual and unhurried meal outside under a great umbrella. Good pizza.
RusticoResponded 2 days ago
Hi Susan! Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed a relaxing meal outdoors and loved the pizza. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Tim
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pizza, calamari, and drinks were great. Service was a bit slow at the start.
RusticoResponded on June 3, 2025
Hi Tim! Thank you so much for the great review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the pizza, calamari, and drinks. We apologize for the slow start with service and appreciate your patience. We hope to see you again soon! With regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Rob VIP
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was sub par, I’ve came to Rustico for years, the food and service has suffered. The manager gave us a comp for $20 but to me her attitude during the knteraction was poor
RusticoResponded on May 26, 2025
Hi Rob! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet your expectations. We value your long-time loyalty to Rustico, and it's concerning to hear that both the food and service were not up to the standards you've come to expect. We will address this internally to ensure our team consistently provides the best possible service. We’d love the opportunity to make things right for you, so please feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to discuss this further. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon. Sincerely, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Dawn
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This has been a long time favorite of mine. Good food & service.
RusticoResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Dawn! Thanks so much for the review! We're honored to be your longtime favorite and truly appreciate your continued support. Looking forward to your next visit! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Curt VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time at Rustico. There was a private event going on in the bar area, which made the whole restaurant pretty loud for a Tuesday evening. We were seated on the opposite end of the restaurant and it was still pretty loud. It's a very open place. Our server was prompt and attentive. We ordered 3 sharables and a couple cocktails. Everything was very tasty and the drinks (two Old Fashioned) were made well. We had a nice time.
RusticoResponded on May 15, 2025
Hi Curt! Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. Apologies for the noise during the private event, we appreciate your understanding and hope to see you again soon! With regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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GizemK VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
love this place! great food, drinks and service. My favorite brunch place in the DMV area
RusticoResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi GizemK! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love our food, drinks, and service. We're so happy to be your favorite brunch spot in the DMV area. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Richard VIP
Washington, D.C. Area93 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rustico is part of the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, and it shows: excellent quality, value and service. A relatively small menu but creative - if they have the watermelon salad on the menu, order it!
RusticoResponded on May 12, 2025
Hi Richard! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great dining experience at Rustico. We take pride in our creative menu, and we're glad the watermelon salad stood out! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience. Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Alison VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was below par. It was over cooked and greasy. Disappointing as this is a local restaurant for us.
RusticoResponded on May 4, 2025
Hi Alison! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent experience wasn’t up to our usual standards. We take pride in providing quality food, and it’s disappointing to learn that the meal you received didn’t meet those expectations. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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Bill VIP
Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Continual level of excellence on all cylinders! Food never seems tired and service level has stepped up. Thanks.
RusticoResponded on April 28, 2025
Hi Bill! Thanks so much! We're glad you’re enjoying the food and service, really appreciate your continued support! With regards, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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barbara VIP
Washington, D.C. Area59 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to go and relax. And this time didn’t disappoint.
RusticoResponded on April 28, 2025
Hi Barbara! Thank you! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite spots and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers, Rupal Kavi General Manager
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FAQs

Rustico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rustico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 224-5051.

Rustico is rated 4.6 stars by 1364 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
Potomac Greens Drive
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is free parking located behind Rustico, as well as limited street parking near the restaurant.
Public transit
The nearest metro stop is on the blue/yellow lines at Braddock Road.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.rusticorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 224-5051
Private party facilities
For inquiries regarding private events, https://neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/13711

Rustico

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Fries

Beet Salad

Caesar Salad

Menu

What 1,364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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