Rustico in Aberdeen City

This is a gorgeous restaurant with a rustic Italian feel. The tables are nicely spaced apart and the decor is lovely. The food was amazing, my wife had the ‘best lasagna of her life’ and the skewer with various meats was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend it. I’ve taken off a mark for the owner berating the staff for ‘too much cutter chatter’ infront of customers. There was no need, the young inexperienced staff were lovey and friendly and the girl with the red hair was running the show wonderfully.

No hemos comido aquí por un tiempo y olvidamos lo bueno que es. No solo tiene un auténtico aspecto y ambiente italiano, la comida es absolutamente deliciosa y no demasiado cara. El personal es atento, bien informado y súper amable, haciendo la experiencia más memorable. Recomendamos encarecidamente este restaurante y no podemos esperar hasta nuestra próxima visita.

Parecía muy auténtico desde fuera, pero era como retroceder en el tiempo. A los niños les encantaron las pizzas, yo tenía Canelones que estaba bien y mi marido disfrutó de su comida, pero tenía un estómago muy molesto más tarde esa noche. El inodoro no eran grandes y muy grasientos pisos y no era papel en el dispensador de mano. El personal era amable. Tristemente no volvería.

Siempre disfrutamos de este restaurante. Una de nuestras fiestas es latina y siempre tiene una buena charla con los chicos en la puerta en italiano cuando entramos. Nos ladraron que llegamos 15 minutos tarde la última vez que estuvimos allí (que estábamos) , sin embargo era muy temprano y el restaurante estaba vacío. Nos reímos (no somos tan sensibles y es parte de la experiencia, los viejos italianos pueden ser un poco gruñones). A todos nos encanta la comida italiana y hemos pasado años con libros de cocina italiana en casa e yendo a los mejores restaurantes italianos de todo el país. No digo que este lugar sea de primera clase, pero puedo decir que no hemos encontrado nada mejor en Aberdeen. Hemos estado volviendo por muchos años. No con super regularidad (porque el menú no cambia lo suficientemente a menudo como para tentarnos) , sino cada pocos meses. Suelo pedir mariscos (pasta o pescado) o la pizza. He encontrado otro restaurante italiano que nos gusta ahora que está un poco más lejos del centro.

¡Fantástico! Somos una pareja sarda / ítalo - escocesa que vamos a Rustico cuando podemos. La comida y el vino son excelentes. Propietarios y personal tan amable. Porciones de un buen tamaño. Debes ir allí si estás en Aberdeen.

Food was delicious, staff excellent, lovely atmosphere and such a reasonable price. We loved it and will definitely be back.

felt welcome and the staff were helpful. food was very tasty, would go back. a lot of flights of stairs and small space on each floor but as long as this doesn’t bother you, then would highly recommend.

Really busy on a Tuesday night. Pleasant and attentive staff and a great varied menu, food was well presented and consisted of good sized portions. The atmosphere, although busy, was relaxed and homely. The Calamari. Italian meat skewer, and of course the Tiramisu were all so very tasty. Overall very impressive.

Very poor! My friends pork was so tough the knife couldn't cut through it, she was offered a steak knife to use but declined and ordered an alternative. We felt rushed and on countless occasions the waiting staff were coming to the table to ask us to order or if we were finished when we had previously said to give us some time to chat. On 3 occasions they came with the bill then followed with the card machine to pay without being asked. We complained to the manager who wasn't concerned and just began reprimanding the staff in front of us. I thought I would try the restaurant again after it was pretty poor a few years ago - never again go to Al Fresco it's much better and you get great food and service and aren't rushed

The greeter at the door was extremely rude to both me and the couple in front of us, there is a set menu which is for 10 + people but there are meals on there that are not on the main menu. the food is premade/frozen. our soup was bland and tasteless, the mains were the same, my friends Chicken Arrabiata was bland and tasted of nothing but tomato puree. we had 3 different waitresses (who were all lovely, especially the blond one who dealt with my complaint about the food.) we actually ended up cancelling our desserts and leaving. ***GO TO MI AMORE***

Never disappointed with this restaurant! It's always busy so book ahead of time. Food is fresh and delicious, huge portions and very fulfilling. Highly recommend!

One word -fantastic food! Delicious and a lot. The risotto was FULL of prawns, scallops and other goodies. Almost needed to search for Rice betjening all the seafood...

Alarm bells started to ring when we noticed that none ofthe waiting staff were Italian or local. There was nothing authentic about this place. My chicken arrabiatta was bland and the chicken was over cooked. My wifes steak and ravioli dish was extremely salty and the steak overcooked. Service seemed rushed and impersonal. I am pretty sure given the extremely average food that the chef is not Italian (if he is he should go for a drive in the boot of Don Corleone's car!!) We will not be back..

Highly recommend. Excellent service and friendly staff. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Food was delicious and prices very reasonable. Catered well for vegetarians as well as fish/meat eaters. We will definitely be back.

As always, great food served well and quickly in a restaurant with a lovely buzz atmosphere. Front of house deliver really well, attentive when needed but left us to it to chat and eat when appropriate too. The food is always excellent, in 20 years never a single bad dish.

Beautiful atmospheric little place with great food and friendly staff. The service was fantastic, I will certainly return.

First time here, friendly atmosphere and nice ambiance, delicious, authentic cuisine...will be going back for sure!

Fantastic food in an enjoyable atmosphere and very close to the theatre. Reasonably priced for the food ordered and will most definitely return

Beautiful food and wine, in lovely surroundings and served by excellent staff. What more can you ask for? Hadn't been for years but it's as good as I remember! Will be back.

What a treat, food was amazing, atmosphere fantastic, we were on the 4th floor (I think) in a little alcove, with a patio door (perfect for fresh air)

13 of us had the 'Christmas' lunch at £35 a head - and it was excellent. Not a piece if dry turkey or Christmas Pud in sight but a carefully crafted menu with lots of variety in each course and nicely presented. The staff were also excellent. Well done Rustico!

My wife and I went here on a Thursday at 5.30pm prior to going to the theatre and it was quite busy for that time in the evening and I can see why. The food and the service is exceptional at Rustico and we will certainly be returning.

Wonderful service and food! Great selection of wines too. Visited with my husband for our anniversary and had a good time.

I took my wife and grand children to Rusticos which is our 3rd time. Why you ask. Well the balance of quality food Price and service is simply superb and made this clear to the owner. I will continue to take my family to Rustico for the distant future as long as my 3 main positive feedbacks are continued. Simple. Great traditional Italian food at prices that will not bankrupt you and fantastic service. Keep up the great work.

Been a few years since I was last here, and the food is still really nice. We had the two course lunch menu at £11.95 and it was good value. We had a bottle of Prosecco too which was we liked. The service was friendly and efficient so we'll definitely be back!

Hier gegeten met een grote groep klanten. We hadden keuze uit de gehele kaart wat gezien de groep niet handig bleek. Het eten was dan weer welerg hoed.

Ridiculously good value three course lunch. Great food, nice wine and a top Negroni. Highly recommended.

Great food, nice ambience. The staff were helpful and pleasant. All in all a very good dining experience. Highly recommended.

Great service, wonderful food, varied menu - all add up to a fabulous dining experience. Can thoroughly recommend.

Came here Saturday night. The food was absolutely superb. Portion sizes really good. Service was first class. Our waitress could not have been more helpful. Prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere was really lively and we had a great meal overall.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this wonderful restaurant . Food and service was excellent. The atmosphere was very inviting and we will certainly return on our next visit to Aberdeen.

Lovely food , lovely place and great service . Generous portions and great quality food and reasonable prices! The atmosphere of the restaurant is gorgeous and lovely interior .

I’m usually incredibly fussy when it comes to food & service as I used to work in the field.I was expecting a mediocre restaurant at best,but I was completely blown away.The staff was friendly,always smiling,attentive,went above & beyond to make us feel relaxed & taken care of.Plus the food was sooo delicious,I felt transported in Italy.Big portions,prices quite low considering the quality.All & all,great place.Will be sure to hold here all my future events.

Sadly this restaurant has gone down hill and they don’t care. Sent an email a week ago and have had no response

Amazing lunch. Great menu choices at very affordable price and extremely tasty! Service is absolutely ‘with a smile’. Can’y wait to return.

Delicious meal. Garlic bread, pizza & bruschetta & wine all excellent. Fabulous staff service. Cosy friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended

Food was great but customer service was appalling. Was in for food on a Thursday night (group of 5) and was told that a table complained about the noise. We were literally just chatting and having a laugh. I guess it’s more designed for old people, who don’t chat and just want to eat. If you want an atmosphere…..avoid like the plague! Shocking way to treat paying customers!!! Safe to say we swiftly left and went onto a more sociable venue!

As a regular, happy customer of Rustico over the years I was very much looking forward to the meal I ordered via Just Eat. However, the meal arrived late & cold. In addition, I felt the quality of the food was not up to Rustico's...

Great restaurant and fabulous, authentic Italian food. Visited with my dad and sons, we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, special mention for the antipasti starter which was excellent. Highly recommend if you're in Aberdeen.

Quite simply fabulous Great selection on the menu Superb fresh high quality produce that simply oozed flavour. We all had different dishes from pizza to mussels pasta dish to seafood and everything was outstanding. Service was excellent and our waiter Tristan was attentive and friendly...

Food was excellent and we had great service. We all had the lunch menu, 2 courses for £10.95, 3 for £12.95. Wow, amazing value. Everything was delicious but a shout out in particular to the parmigiana di melanzane and the sea bass main course. We...

Food was great, services was average. When we arrived for lunch, at least 4 members of staff were standing arguing. On the way out, another few again were standing arguing. Our waiter was fine, a little slow to serve us, while there were loads of...

Friendly staff and great service. Wonderful food and wine. Great atmosphere. Perfetto. What more is there to say?

Visited Rustico for a meal with my partner. Like one of the previous reviews, food arrived really quickly, always a bad sign. Lasagne had obviously been pre-cooked and blasted in the microwave and covered in sauce. Quattro Formaggi Pizza was quite tasteless, with both main...

Best pizza i've ever eaten! Very friendly and the best i've ever had. A real joy! Over visiting our daughter and she recommended this place and it was a joy. A true gem.

Wow , amazing decor,with beautiful lamps around tables,nice table cloth,nice ,friendly staff,food amazing,i had bruschetta,perfect sasoned tomato,but top one was linguine ( al dente) with succulent sauce of mushroom and chicken,to end up mu dinner had a espressom,nd they have large selection of grappa thank...

Great selection of food and wine. A long time favourite restaurant of mine in Aberdeen. Plenty of space, friendly staff, great prices and always welcoming

Authentic Italian with excellent atmosphere, service and food, Strongly recommended and I will look forward to our next visit.

Been to this restaurant now a few times and on both occasions the food has been delicious and the service has been outstanding all the staff are dedicated to their roles in the restaurant the food is always hot when it comes to the table...

Despite not being able to serve pizza or garlic bread and staff that seemed a bit harassed at lunchtime today (no bread or oil brought to table) the carbonara was super delicious and very moreish and service was quick so ideal for lunchtime. Wish I...

Lovely meal last night in Rustico. The food was delicious and the service could not be faulted. Authentic Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend - we will definitely be going back.

A rare child free night before Rob Becketts gig, so we made the most of it with a visit here and we were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the host. I forgot to specify tap water so we were charged for bottled water,...

We had dinner here. Rustico feels like a very authentic traditional Italian restaurant. It is situated on Summer Street, which is is very close to Union Street in the centre of Aberdeen. The service was excellent and very friendly. The four of us each had...

Very rude service. One of the waiters rudely told me they do not accept American Express and I should have asked before using it. She was extremely rude about explaining to me American Express is not accepted around here.. god knows what around here means...

Ordered Vitello Saltimbocca and wife ordered the Seafood Pasta special. Food arrived within 5 minutes - not good. Vitello quite dry and not genuine. It should have wrapped in Prosciutto not covered in cheese. It was edible but not very good. Seafood pasta (in white...

Amazing meal! The lamb and rosemary meatballs are superb. My husband wasn’t feeling well, so asked for some plain linguine with garlic and olive oil and they accommodated this request nicely—and charged only a nominal fee. The service was a bit baffling: we saw no...

Food was fine but service appalling. Cannot fault the waiting staff who were very pleasant but overrun with number of people to serve. Starters arrived relatively quickly although were all cold ones but then a huge wait for mains, to order more drinks and for...

Worst service ,blamed short staffed however tables served that were seated after us we’re served starter and main. When challenged the mains arrived dried out with sitting. No apologies and the floor manager couldn't care less. Been a regular customer for 10+ years definitely won’t...

Great food! Lots of variety!! Highly recommend the lamb!! Soft succulent and very tasty, cooked to perfection. Welcoming staff and fantastic service. Highly recommended!! 👍

I just has friends visiting Aberdeen and was keen to take them to Rustico. I called and spoke to the restaurant to explain that my friend uses a mobility scooter and needed to be able to drive it into the restaurant and to access the...

Last minute decision to dine here with friends at our normal 'port of call' when in Aberdeen. Not sure what has happened, but this place has gone downhill bigtime! Although the staff at our table were very friendly, two of the three who attended us...

Not been to Rustico since pre pandemic, always loved the food and atmosphere, fantastic lunch menu, amazing garlic bread started and the seafood linguine is simply out of this world and my favourite. Great selection of food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and efficient service. Ideal...

Ein Tipp unseres Airbnb Vermieters und zwar ein sehr guter. Von außen macht das Rustico wenig her, wir wären ohne...

Had a really nice birthday dinner here with my other half and no complaints at all. The food was full of flavour and the staff were super friendly and polite. Great value for money and as always I will recommend to anyone looking for an...

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This is a deceptively large restaurant and a bit of a maze when you get inside! We were a bit disappointed there were no pizza's on menu but chest la vie...I had a bruschetta for starter and meatballs for main. Food was well cooked and...

Tucked away, we only found this due to a recommendation. Very full for a Tuesday lunchtime, which is a good sign. Staff were lovely and welcoming and the food hit the spot. Well worth a visit.

Until now, I have had positive experiences when dining at Rustico's. Unfortunately that all changed on Saturday evening. Starters were great, we then waited over an hour for mains and when we politely enquired how long it would be, the staff became frustrated at us...

Came on recommendation from friends and not disappointed. Lovely service and friendly, helpful staff. Really pleased with all our choices and lovely wine. Loved the atmosphere too. Was the first day of a new menu and it didn't disappoint

Came here to celebrate a special occasion for my sister as a surprise. Understaffed, poor service and had to wait far too long for our food after eventually ordering. Tables all squashed close together too - clear the management is just trying to milk it

Food was OK, I was a bit disappointed with the penne pasta in particular. But it's a nice enough atmosphere and other dishes looked good so perhaps I didn't order the best things. I wasn't keen on the service, there were a few mix ups...

Koselig restaurant som serverte mat fra Italia. Smakfull og god mat. Det som trakk ned var at det var mye...

we arrive and were made to feel very special as all the staff welcomed us as we came in, The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. we had the most amazing meal, I thought you could not beat the seafood plater, but the the...

It was my first time visting Rustico and I have to say im so impressed! The pizza was excellent and the lasagne was the best ever. The restaraunt had a lovely italian feel and i will definately come back! 5/5 stars.

It has been some time since I last visited Rustico, at least 4 years or so, and so I was looking forward to trying it again, as this venue always gets glowing reviews. The restaurant has quaint decor and is unpretentious, which I like. We...

Delicious food and fab service , defo didn’t disappoint, the seafood pasta was packed with seafood and monk fish would recommend

Without doubt one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever visited and dined in. The staff were exceptional - friendly, attentive, welcoming, nothing was too much. The food... even better, wow! The special starter of Sicilian pork belly ribs served with mixed leaves salad...

We visited Aberdeen from Glasgow with 2 kids and 2 dogs. Having googled dog friendly places to eat Rustico came up time and time again. We have a local Trattoria in Glasgow that we have sworn by for almost 25 years so Rustico had a...

I understand that it is usually nice to support a small local business, however this is not the case for Rustico. The two owners could not care less for their own staff, often overworked because of the owners' greediness. Sadly, the staff mental health is...

Absolutely wonderful Mothers Day lunch at Rustico. All the food was really suberb (the last time we were there the portion sizes had been reduced but this time very generous which was great for two little piggies like us!) Staff very friendly & attentive. Honestly...

This one was found on TripAdvisor but then also recommended by a friend. Traditional feeling British Italian Restaurant. Pizzas were good and filling. Pasta delicious but perhaps a bit small. Profiteroles excellent. No complaints really.

My wife and I dropped in at Rustico earlier this evening without a booking and were pleasantly surprised to find them busy, especially for a Wednesday. Fortunately, there was a spare table, but not many. My wife opted for the linguine with pesto, which was...

Fabulous food, excellent friendly service, will definitely be back. Had booked for theatre and were late to restaurant and they knocked it out the park getting our food to us on time. Highly recommend

We managed to get a late reservation on a Saturday evening after reading some reviews. The restaurant is small, authentic and friendly. The food was delicious with a menu to suit all tastes. We loved the little extras like the home baked rosemary bread! Staff...

There’s a homely feel to this place. It’s not fine dining, but it is a very comfy and relaxed place to eat. There is one table for 2 in an alcove which looks a tad cramped, especially for a long legged fuller figure. The Caprese...

Came here by chance just before Christmas Lunch was delicious and staff were very attentive Very highly recommended

Rustico never disappoints. It offers a superb menu, attentive staff and a warm and friendly atmosphere. The king prawn linguine with Palma ham is the best I have ever tasted. It is not a cheap option, but it is superb value for the sheer quality...

Hey, may have just been one of those nights. And a Saturday night at that, Been going to Rustico for longer than I can remember. Never had a bad meal. On ordering, first we were told out of Bruschetta and Calamari. So half us decided...

We had my Son’s 30th birthday meal at Rustico. We had a family group of 14 and from start to finish, it was perfect. The Staff were, professional, helpful and so very kind to us. They couldn’t have done more for us. They even brought...

A visit to Rustico after the Panto with daughter, sister, friend and grand-daughters. We had a table upstairs. Our server was lovely, very friendly with a good sense of humour. He came with jugs of water and then took our drinks order. Great choices on...

Tried to book Amarone who were fully booked and they recommended this restaurant. Are we glad. Warm welcome, white stone washed walls. Shared starter was actually too big..Sicilian pizza and Lasagne for main. Bottle of house red. Delicious. Very busy, they apologised for being short...

Authentic Italian restaurant in Aberdeen. We ordered a variety of dishes, all were tasty, and full of flavor. I had sea food Pizza and my girlfriend had pasta with king prawns which both dishes were divine. Only small problem was slow service, but people were...

Soup of the day was definitely a highlight. A bit too much cheese on veal - only could taste the cheese. Pizza was good. Risotto was fine and tortellini was not had either. The atmosphere and service - excellent! Money well spent and a really...

Popped in for a main course after the cinema. Really nice food. The staff are absolutely lovely, so helpful and efficient. Would recommend . Reasonably priced and enjoyed it.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here with my beautiful wife, celebrating her **th birthday, the evening somewhat marred a little when, having settled our bill, and apon leaving, the waitress who had (mostly) been our server through the meal exclaimed in a rather loud and concerned...

Great food, atmosphere and staff. Quite simply everything an Italian (or even Sicilian!) restaurant should be. Just visiting Aberdeen from the far SW of the UK, but wish we had somewhere like this nearer to home! Thank you for a most enjoyable evening.

Faultless, came here on a business trip with 6 people. The food was top notch, full of flavour, attentive service, and in my opinion reasonably priced for the quality. I had monkfish & prawn special which was very nice, but also tasted my colleagues pasta...

Good value, good food, good service, good atmosphere. Excellent home made arancini. Fish stew as good as ever had in Italia. Autentico.

Staff very attentive and pleasant. Lunch was fantastic! Lots of flavour and a great price for two course lunch!! Will definitely make it a regular visit.

Hadn’t eaten here for a while so decided to go for lunch there today. Friendly staff, and fantastic food just like I remembered from previous visits. They have a 2 course lunchtime special, which is excellent value for money.