R. K.

Absolutely the best Italian restaurant! The food was amazing, especially the pizza with high-quality ingredients. The shrimp bisque soup was very flavorful, and the homemade tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend this place!

Olena P

The owner was very nice the food was terrific. The olives that were brought were delicious. Would go back and try the pizza looked delicious

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Patrycja Makles-Chuchro

Great restaurant, food is delicious, stuff is very nice. Highly recommend.

Shabnam Samoohi

If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of New York, then look no further than this gem of a restaurant. Tucked away on a quiet street, this mom and pop establishment offers some of the best pizza and eggplant pasta with fresh mozzarella you'll ever taste outside of Italy. The pizza is simply sublime, with a crisp thin crust and a perfect blend of sauce and toppings. The flavors are bold and complex, with just the right amount of cheese, herbs, and spices to create a truly memorable experience. But the real standout dish here is the eggplant pasta with fresh mozzarella. The pasta is cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of bite, and the eggplant is tender and bursting with flavor. The fresh mozzarella is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the dish perfectly. What sets this restaurant apart from the rest is the attention to detail and the use of only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. You can taste the love and care that goes into every dish, and it's clear that the owners are passionate about providing their customers with an authentic Italian dining experience. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting and rustic decor that transports you straight to Italy. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to recommend dishes and answer any questions you may have. Overall, if you're looking for a delicious, authentic Italian meal in New York, then this restaurant is a must-visit. The pizza and eggplant pasta with fresh mozzarella are simply out of this world, and the experience is as close to dining in Italy as you can get. Don't miss out on this hidden gem - your taste buds will thank you!

Dharit Tantiviramanond

Wonderful! Food was fantastic! The pasta is homemade. We got the buccatini with seafood, so good we ate down to the last drop of sauce! And the white pear pizza was awesome, usually don't like it but they did it well here! The service is old-school - owner shook my hand on the way in and was walking around cheersing with everyone. He made us a very strong martini :). And the dessert was sooo good!

Kristy Barrasso

The food was absolutely amazing. Some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. The staff was wonderful. I can’t wait to go back and try some other dishes.

Joshua Touriz

Enjoyed the vibe here. Feels like a real local spot, even though it's only about a year old. Food was really good, portions were generous, and the staff was great. The owner was there and he was very friendly, shook my hand, asked me questions, and made sure we had a great dining experience. I could see he was very chatty with alot of the customers and it felt very welcoming. Would recommend this spot for a nice dinner if you're in the area.

Amanda Lugones

I Never knew this restaurant existed, and I went here for a Wednesday dinner. What great food from start to finish . Food was quick and delicious. Also, Great service and ambiance . If you have great company, good food , and great service the experience is so much better.👍🏻👍🏻

Tom Gawrych

I've been to Rustico twice now and both times the food was out of this world. Everyone is amazing and super friendly. This is how you run a business people! Legit will be ordering take out today.

Mike Rivera

Again...almost a 5-star review on all accounts. There were, I believe, 12 of us after my Mothers funeral service. And some of us were not in the greatest mood. The owner of this establishment and his server (probably his son) put lots of smiles on lots of faces. They were the most personable and welcoming strangers I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. The food was incredible. They were awesome people and the service was impeccable! I had such a great experience here that I suggested to my siblings we return here every year on the anniversary of our Mom's passing. This establishment is a 'must' when coming back to Queens.

I ordered the margherita and zeppoles on Uber Eats and the pizza was not good at all. The dough felt and tasted like cardboard. It was so thin and not in an Italian style yummy way. There was barely any cheese and it was so much tomato sauce and was just bland. The zeppoles were so tough to chew on I could barely bite them without hurting my jaw. They also didn’t come with the Nutella inside as described.