La Rustica

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   Karen

   New South Wales

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The food and service were great. The noise was too much - we could not have a conversation without having to yell across the table. We pre-ordered a cake for 4 people, purchased based on photos sent which were VERY misleading indeed. For $40 it barely covered enough for the 4 people. Quite overpriced
   

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   Sean

   Canberra

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Staff were excellent. We were, however, disappointed with the quality of the food. It seemed like RSL food at Kingston prices. The Fritto Misto Di Mare (main) seemed like frozen prepared battered seafood and had little flavour. Also, my wife ordered a margarita and it's the first time I've ever seen her not finish it. It was far too sweet.
   

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   Susan

   New South Wales

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My partner and I enjoyed our evening out at La Rustica. We were given the table I had requested (outside) and it was lovely on a balmy evening. The restaurant was full and buzzing, so it was nice to sit outside in the calm. The service was excellent - friendly, professional and efficient. The staff checked in on us several times to ask if all was good. The food was good, honest fare, which I can't complain about. The only reason I have rated it down a little is that it was not exceptional in my honest opinion. However, this would not stop me from returning as the overall experience was very enjoyable. Scallops were overpowered by the warm tomato salsa. Tuna Carpaccio - quality of tuna was great but the vinaigrette lacked flavor and was bland Husband loved his beef brisket with mash as a main, with the beef beautifully cooked. Pollo Verdura - chicken was beautifully cooked, however, aubergine and zucchini were overcooked (quite crispy rather than lightly charred) Thank you :-)
   

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   Louise

   Canberra

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Food is delicious, the service great, the location is nice being on the water. I recommend this restaurant as all the dishes on the menu are great and there is plenty of variety to choose from.
   

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   Tony

   Canberra

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went there for a birthday lunch for 6 people. Excellent food and the staff were brilliant to deal with. We will be going back there again.
   

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   Gary

   Canberra

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service and food great. Will continue to g back.
   

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   Julie

   New South Wales

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a fantastic time with friends to celebrate a special birthday. The service from arriving and being seated at our table was amazing, the food was outstanding, everyone enjoyed everything we ordered and we would certainly recommend this place to eat 110% 👍🏻❤️😊
   

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   Barbara

   Canberra

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I had the pasta primavera , there was a lot going on with lots of diffrent flavours competing…and ending up being a little bland … my husband had the Salti m bocca which was fairly average Staff were lovely and the restaurant has a lovely ambiance.
   

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   Don

   Canberra

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was exceptionally good. Table service fell away and we had to go seek the concluding coffees.
   

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    David

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food at a decent price. We ate the Kata pizza and the Vincenzo pizza. Both were delicious.
    

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