best Italian in Aberdeen alongside al fresco. the seafood pasta dishes are delicious. i go here on a regular basis. the servers are hit and miss though. sometime they are lovely, sometimes rude. sometimes professional and sometimes like it's their first day on the job.
Fresh and tasty food. I had lasagne and soup of the day. The bread that went with the soup was delicious! Portions were huge. I really had a bice night out. Recommend!
I visited this restaurant during lunch (served from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM) but it also open during the evening (5:00 PM to 10:30 PM). The atmosphere inside is warm and inviting, with a strong family-oriented feel. The walls, painted white with a cave-like aesthetic, give off an old-world Italian charm, which adds to the unique ambiance. There are many photos on display, which I assume are of the owners or people involved in the restaurant’s journey—a nice personal touch. The restaurant is quite lively and bustling, making it clear that it’s a popular spot despite being slightly hidden. Given how busy it gets, I highly recommend booking a table in advance to avoid disappointment. Now, onto the food—it was outstanding! The lunch pricing is fantastic for the portion sizes, with two courses for ≈£13 and three for ≈£15. The starters were just the right size—not too filling but a perfect prelude to the main course. My carbonara was absolutely delicious, possibly the best I’ve had in Aberdeen. The tiramisu was on the smaller side, but considering how satisfying the starter and main were, it still felt like a great way to finish the meal. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, regularly checking in with guests to make sure they were happy with their food. Their warm and welcoming approach really added to the overall experience. A couple of small areas for improvement: while the restaurant is generally clean, attention to detail in hidden spots could make it even better. For instance, the radiators had noticeable dust inside, and some table covers showed slight wear and tear. However, the tables themselves were clean, and the menus were in good condition. The ladies’ restroom was modern and well-maintained, which was great to see. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be returning. The atmosphere, food, and service make this a fantastic dining spot!
First time to Rustico, a well known Italian in Aberdeen City centre. It was a Saturday night and the place was rammed. Lots of good options on the menu. I had the vitello saltimbocca, it was very nice, but wouldn't have minded a bigger portion, more vegetables etc. Friends had linguine al pesto and linguine al porcini and gave it a thumbs up. Its quite pricey, but considerably better than the various chain Italian restaurants elsewhere.
Good classic Italian food, very popular in Aberdeen. Seafood dishes cooked very well. Service was quite slow, we were in quite a large group but perhaps the restaurant found that a little overwhelming to cope with. Overall happy with the meal.
Unpretentious & honest family run restaurant.. went for an impromptu Saturday lunch and after spending just over 30 quid between the two of us, we could barely move. Not a Michelin-star type of a restaurant, but I don't consider it a bad thing - they do their own thing and it seems to work well. Slight criticism, bruschetta was a bit bland, but considering it's January, and even in the height of summer you can't get decent ones in this part of the world - I still think the result was more than satisfactory. Not our first visit, and I'd hope to be returning for more
Well.....54 yrs old...and one of the best meals I've ever had. Great food (not often I can't finish it) Fantastic service. Great ambience. Great staff. Just wonderful.
Rustico is located at 62 Union Row, Aberdeen AB10 1SA, UK
You can contact Rustico at +44 1224 658444
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