A short walk from the city centre, this Italian is a hidden gem. Ignore the slightly cheesy artwork on the walls. It may lack some of the glamour of establishments like San Carlo, but the food is easily up to the same standard. It is rare to find a place that does mussels to perfection, a good crab pasta and a decent espresso, but this is one. Portions are generous (huge, even) and service is friendly and attentive to detail. Highly recommended.
Visited for baby shower with 5 friends on Friday night. Great, calm and relaxed atmosphere. Service was outstanding! We were really looked after! Food tasty, presentation great! Definitely recommend! We will definitely be back! Well done Cucina Rustica 👌
Excellent food in a very friendly setting. Great service, attentive without being over the top. Best affogato ever. Highly recommended.
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All around the restaurant is beautifully decorated and has lovely Italian themes.
The menu had a large variety, we decided to go for…
Calamari
Pollo della case
Tagliatelle con pollo
House Special Crème Brûlée
The Calamari starter was quite bland, but I do find that Calamari can hit or miss.
Our mains were really enjoyable. The portion sizes were more than enough, so much so that my partner had to finish mine as I couldn't manage anymore.
As there's always room for dessert, we decided on the Creme Brûlée, which was a change for us. Although I liked it, I discovered that it contained a lot of alcohol, which was not mentioned on the menu. We did speak to a member of staff about this and he did confirm it was alcohol, which for me was enjoyable although a little strong, but as my partner doesn't drink at all he couldn't enjoy it unfortunately.
Overall we really enjoyed our time here, the staff were really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend if you like Italian food.
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We enjoyed our mid afternoon weekend meal here, the service was friendly enough, the maitre d could have been a bit more personable but he was clearly busy. We enjoyed the booth seat. I enjoyed the burrata but would have preferred some pesto or Basil leaves with it, rather than parma ham (personal choice), I'm told the fish cakes were good (plenty of fish not potato!). Penne arrabiata unusually came with lots of chopped peppers which I'd ask not to include next time and I like it a bit spicier but great crisp zucchini fritti and the brulée was perfection, smooth and creamy with fresh vanilla seeds and a very crisp, caramelised top which cracked perfectly! All in all a very nice meal and how lovely to be given some olives and small pieces of foccacia de la casa! Small touches like this compel you to return. Recommended and definitely reserve at weekends!
While visiting Birmingham from Canada in late May, we dined at Cucina Rustica on the recommendation of a friend who had enjoyed a meal here last year. This is a wonderful Italian restaurant with a great menu and a true continental atmosphere to it. Staff was very attentive, pleasant and welcoming. The rose as part of the table setting was a very nice tourch. After complimentary bread and olives, we ordered a dish of 3 different pastas, penne arrabiata, merlot wine, San Pellegrino water and a tiramisu to share. A thoroughly enjoyable dinner in a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Food was amazing as per usual. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal here. It was an incredibly busy Friday night so service was understandably slower, meaning it took a while to get our first drinks. That was the only downside. Lovely ambiance.
Fabulous Friday night meal out in lovely St Paul's. Attentive staff, perfectly chilled wine, fabulous food. Would definitely recommend.
I recently dined at Rustica in Birmingham and had an amazing experience. The ambiance was charming and cozy, creating the perfect atmosphere for a delightful meal. The menu offered a wide variety of delectable dishes, each bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making me feel welcomed and valued as a guest. I especially appreciated the attention to detail and the evident passion that went into crafting each dish. Rustica truly stands out as a gem in Birmingham's dining scene, and I can't wait to return for another exceptional culinary adventure.
went with family for birthday celebration. couldn't fault it, excellent food, the staff were friendly, polite and accommodating. had a fabulous evening.
One of the best restaurants in a while. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Loved every minute x
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