Authentic Italian, Right in the Heart of Wakefield

Family owned and loved since 2007. Fresh pizzas, handmade pasta and traditional Italian dishes — served with a warm welcome, every time.

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RUSTICO WAKEFIELD - EST. 2007

Traditional Italian Restaurant Wakefield

Established in 2007 and based in the centre of Wakefield, Rustico Restaurant is an independent family run restaurant.

Serving an impressive variety of authentic Italian favourites, Rustico’s well priced-menu, bustling atmosphere and unmistakably delicious food have made it a firm favorite within Wakefield. We serve authentic Italian food in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere; we have an array of pizzas, pasta dishes, fresh salads and quality meat and fish. Our menu is diverse and offers a range of vegetarian dishes. We use fresh and local ingredients wherever possible and provide a setting where diners can relax and feel well looked after.

Why Choose Rustico

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High Quality Italian Food in a Great Atmosphere

At Rustico, we believe in keeping our food simple but naturally flavourful, in true Italian style. Our fresh pizzas and pastas are made daily using only the best ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

If you are looking for tasty freshly cooked food then we also offer home dining which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

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Rustico

4.5

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wk kan

1 year ago

karen parker

1 year ago

Friendly polite service

Chor Kwong Benny Lam

1 year ago

Lamb chop a bit overcooked
But the tiramisu is delicious

Katarzyna Szewczyk

1 year ago

Matilda McCraw

1 year ago

Daniel Parker

1 year ago

Called in for lunch on a whim. Great friendly service, fantastic food and a lovely selection of beers and wine, the Peroni gran riserva is a must have! Finished our meal with an espresso with grappa. 5 stars all the way!

Maria Beck

1 year ago

Fabulous food with friendly service. We don't bother going to other Italians now. They could never ever be as good!

Colin Fairclough

1 year ago

Steve

1 year ago

They really look after you here. Very nice complimentary bread and dip while you read the menu, and prices are very competitive. A family could spend half as much compared to going to somewhere like Pizza Express. One point I did think was strange, though: the two course Sunday lunch set menu was £16.95 which is very reasonable, but the main courses only cost around £8. So it was cheaper to get two mains than a starter and a main course.

Brian May

1 year ago

Keely Mace

1 year ago

Perfect as always !! would highly recommended

stefan kerley

1 year ago

mike

1 year ago

Márcia Martins

1 year ago

Muito boa, fui super bem atendida

Darren Thompson

1 year ago

Unplanned visit for dinner. The food was fantastic and the staff friendly and attentive.
Edit...have just had a fantastic festive family meal. Wonderful food, brilliant service to quote Freddie (12) "it's the best, absolutely exquisite"!

lucy downes

1 year ago

Audrey Goa

1 year ago

Hi my name is audrey me and my daughter and friend go to rustico a few times a year we booked a table for 1-30 on Thursday 11 -12 2024 had a good time till got the bill it was just over 70 pounds but my meal was off the special board price which said £6-95 0n the bill it was at 16-95 they had chardge me so we complained about it they said you don't think you get belly pork mash potatoes and veg for that so we said yes that's on the board I said wood be paying that for a stake 16 -95 not belly pork all the staff were laughing which got me more made then they got a pice off chalk. And put the 1 on to the price to make it 16-95 so please make sure what the price is before you order they made £1o po unds out off me which I am not very happy a bout don't think I will be going in.again

Michael Thomas

1 year ago

Rusticos was a very nice place to go to for a change

becky2k2011

1 year ago

Was very good
Went with a group of people who a carers
Love the food

MML Reviews

1 year ago

Feb 2025 update.
Still excellent value for money and great tasting.

First time dining here today.
We didn't book a table and came here around 2.30pm on a Sunday.
Menu is very value for money and I got a little confused with the bill if i'm honest.
We got seated straight away, and from here to getting served the service was slow. We could see they were busy and waited patiently. When we caught the attention of the staff twice... They said they'll get someone to take our order.
We ordered one set lunch... I did ask for it with the pizza and prawn cocktail combo, a carbonara from the lunch menu, mussels and the over from the specials... The reason being this combo worked out the cheapest... Never the less the end bill was very cheap!
Carbonara... Very good!
Salami pizza very good, they use a high quality salami which you can definitely taste the difference.
Prawn cocktail, again very good.
Mussels, cooked nicely.
Liver, I'm not sure what I expected... I expected pan fried liver served with veg...I got exactly that... But I had a sauce that came on top which I didnt expect... My fault for not asking in detail... But this is why it's a 4* and not a 5* review.
Whilst we had our meal we were checked on a few times.
Overall a excellent value for money restaurant.
I would come back and I do recommend

Jonathan Crossland

1 year ago

Kate Foster

2 years ago

Lovely food, cosy rustic vibe inside. The staff are attentive with good service. Good value for money for a meal out.

franky franks

2 years ago

Absolutely superb as usual, see you again soon. Bon apetit

Karl Urwin

2 years ago

Ceri Vaughan

2 years ago

We came here for a family meal on a Sunday lunchtime and really enjoyed the experience. The staff are friendly and welcoming and accommodating to families. The restaurant decor has a charming rustic appeal. We ordered pizzas, and spaghetti with meatballs. The food was delicious, and generous portions and very good value for money. We will definitely go again! Thank you 🙏😊

Clive Weaver

2 years ago

Brilliant, as usual, great food and service

david phillips

2 years ago

A good solid Italian, the type that everyone needs in there lives. You also get the typical warm and friendly Italian welcome. It's a cracking spot for a quick tasty lunch.

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Had a meal here last night off the special set menu.we had creamed mushrooms which were gorgeous then ribeye steak and veg plus salad, absolutely delicious then I had cheesecake and hubby ice-cream.think it was £23 for 3 courses which was a very good price, plenty of food.lovely staff and we had a great time dining there.will definitely go back.highly recommended.

Alison Paton-Eley

2 years ago

Authentic food that tastes delicious. The lemon cheesecake is AMAZING 😋😋

Andrew Stopford

2 years ago

High Street independent Italian. Locally managed and staffed. Friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, good menu, great service and excellent value. Particularly appreciated the complimentary bread and dip, and a generous complimentary portion of chips. Food delicious and well presented. Prompt service which will be good for people on a timed lunch break. Brilliant.

Irene Wares

2 years ago

Daniel Javens

2 years ago

A superb family restaurant for all ages. Staff 10/10, food always to perfection. Been numerous times and will continue to support my favourite authentic Italian cuisine. Great prices and always a great atmosphere

Josie

2 years ago

Good staff. Gluten free and yummy food. Good looking restaurant

Steve Dyson

2 years ago

Great place to go for lunch 👍🏼👍🏼

Amy Senior

2 years ago

Great food great staff great atmosphere. Well priced too. £18 for 2 courses only £3.45 for coke.

Joshua Gillen

2 years ago

Julia Dabrowska

2 years ago

Martin Pratt

2 years ago

1st time at the weekend. The food was delicious. The service was spot on, and a great atmosphere. Will be returning very soon

Jordan Thorp

2 years ago

Really great place to eat. The food was excellent, the staff were really friendly and welcoming and the prices are really reasonable too.

We had a table of 10 with a mix of sharing platters and meals. All came at the same time, all of a consistent high quality too.

Would really highly recommend.

Shaun Venn

2 years ago

Magdalena Sadłocha

2 years ago

I have never seen place with such a rude Staff - me, my Friend with Daughter order some drinks , and desert- we were told off that this is restaurant and we must order food and if we want to order drinks we should go to cocktail bar - pathetic 2 Staff Members treated us like trash , I don't recommend this place to anyone. I could also see 2 young Staff Members were not unhappy how they treat them at work and also Customers. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE - didn't deserve to have Clients!

Sadie Heyes

2 years ago

MARTIN MULLOOLY

2 years ago

Again another brilliant evening fabulous food great service as always staff really make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in thank you Martin and Michelle

John Carter

2 years ago

CC Services

2 years ago

Service a little slow and two of the meals got mixed up but I would go back

Annie-Rose Melville (Annie)

2 years ago

Lovely food and staff

Wojciech Iwanicki

2 years ago

My favourite place in Wakefield

Nicole Mirga

2 years ago

Fazal Khan

2 years ago

Went to fix the new canopy & the extractor fan in the kitchen

Karina O'Flynn

2 years ago

Everyone commented that the food was not the best and that by far the best thing we ate here was the free complementary bread at the start. The pizza was cold when it came to me, the tomato soup tasted like mascarpone out the jar, and the pasta was just ok. Such a shame, I wonder if it was an off day, but the restaurant wasn’t busy, so I’m unsure as to why the food was cold.

Winston Clarke

2 years ago

The service was ok but we found the food was very bland for Italian food

Debbie Clarke

2 years ago

Alison Campbell

2 years ago

Always warm & welcoming. Great service. Excellent menu & food. Highly recommend.

Stream King

2 years ago

Function room upstairs booked for a 60th birthday party really well catered for they really do know how to offer the best family hospitality in Wakefield absolutely over the moon thank you

邵渝鑫

2 years ago

Liv

2 years ago

Danny Aspden

2 years ago

Booked a last minute table got there 5 mins late because taxi turned up late and refused to take any orders, when we was stood outside looking where to go next, waiter came out and said why not go next door there still serving, and i replied if i wanted next door i would of booked there, why say yes to our booking and not giving us 5 minutes leeway absolutely diabolical will never book there again not helpful at all.

patrick woods

2 years ago

Food good but put into the most smallest place in the restaurant there was six of us so the tables were not big enough for the food and drinks if anybody goes there for a meal make sure for six people make sure you have three tables together as there table are only big enough for two people

Laura

2 years ago

The food was good, i’ll give them that. However, I have never felt so judged in a restaurant before. We arrived barely 10 minutes late to our reservation due to unforeseen traffic delays which resulted in me and my partner receiving what felt like a lecture from a member of staff (potentially manager?). It felt as if we had shown up late for work and got into trouble by our boss- they even questioned us on the traffic!! I was already extremely uncomfortable being in this restaurant when I noticed the same member of staff rolling his eyes at my husband for being on his phone for literally 2 minutes (he was waiting on an extremely important email), which I gather they won’t have known, but still extremely rude and not at all subtle. It felt as though we were at school again being watched intensely by teachers and provided an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere- will not be returning.

Connor Everett (ConRad Everest)

2 years ago

Went here with my 2 friends for a last meal with them before I left the UK to move to the states. I'm a vegetarian and I ordered a mushroom dish. The waiter came up to me and asked about 5 mins after we ordered if I would like the meat one instead? This really annoyed me because 1. If I choose a vegetarian option then I want the damb vegetarian dish I don't want meat.

Candice Ng

2 years ago

Nice food at reasonable price.

AlanDragonWolf

2 years ago

James Gledhill

2 years ago

On Friday night, we actually tried to go to Fino up the road, but they were fully booked up, and they recommended us to come here. So we walked down and gave it a go.
On arrival, they had no tables available, but they gave us their word they'd get a table within 5 minutes, and true it was.
It was extremely busy. The service was surprisingly quick.
I ordered the Mozzarella in Carrozza and the Calzone. (See Pictures)
Prior to the food arriving, we were again pleasantly surprised, given complimentary bread, butter, and a tomato based dip that set the mood nicely.
The food itself was a decent portion, reasonably priced and tasty!
I didn't give it 5 stars because I've had better Calzone's, but it was still decent, and for what you get, you can't go wrong.
You could tell this restaurant gets its regular attenders and for a reputation to have that loyal customer base it shows the service and commitment the staff give to make it a great experience 👏
I would recommend giving this place a go, and on the bonus side, it won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Jaz S

2 years ago

Lovely place authentic food well priced we go there regularly

Claire Rowlands

2 years ago

Food was delicious, waiting staff very efficient. The service was good despite the restaurant being busy. Can recommend it and certainly deserves 5 stars.

Susan Franklin

2 years ago

Great place been loads of times, is always good

Alex B

2 years ago

The food here is absolutely amazing I had the Salmon with lobster sauce it tasted so good that I wanted to lick the plate afterwards being an ex chef I would highly recommend this restaurant best Italian food I've ever had in Wakefield will be coming back again had such a good time here.

nigel ainsworth

2 years ago

Lovely food amazing price 😋

Chloe Hallam

2 years ago

Add this restaurant onto your 'must-go' list!

What a gorgeous little restaurant Rustico's is. I have been twice now and both times have been great!

Firstly, the restaurant itself gives off such a cute, warm, cozy vibe! Italian art and decor, it's just lovely! The staff make you feel so welcome. They hold such a professional and yet friendly demeanor, making each one of us feel comfortable and at home.

Secondly, the food! What can I say! My boyfriend and I had the garlic bread, where our couple friends had the muscles. Everyone loved their dishes! We all had pizza for main and it was to die for! The food came out quickly and was definitely authentic. Made with care and pride.

Overall, this restaurant has definitely reached my top 5 restaurants in Leeds and that's without mentioning how great the wine was! I will definitely be heading back for my third meal there soon! Blooming Fantastico!

John Copsey

2 years ago

First class food, wine, service and atmosphere all at a fair price. Set meal extremely good value. Faultless and would highly recommend.

Aracely Perez

2 years ago

Marta P.

2 years ago

Always happy to be there.

Wojciech von Chamier

2 years ago

Richard

2 years ago

Our favourite restaurant only problem word is getting round and sometimes busy at lunchtime

Rebecca C

2 years ago

Nathaniel Gill

2 years ago

Karen Nutter

2 years ago

All round it is great and the food was amazing

Alisha Mallya

2 years ago

You can't go wrong with 3 courses for £19.95 where you can get steak as a main!

The value for money at rustico always shocks me. The portions are massive, and the food is always delicious 😋

Pictured are their ribeye steak and crab ravioli (from the specials menu), as well as their creamy mushrooms starter and tiramisu dessert 😍

All of the food was amazing, and I definitely left with a full belly 🤣

I'd definitely recommend this restaurant for good authentic Italian food with a rustic feel and a lovely atmosphere. It's a great place for a meet-up with friends, a family vibe, or even a date night!

I honestly can't rave enough about this place... If you're in Wakefield, you need to check this place out if you haven't already

Check out more of my reviews on Facebook and Instagram - @mallya.food

Michael Pickersgill

2 years ago

Didn't go in myself but others told me it was good. Never heard anyone complain.

Lynneswales.7 Ivantomas

2 years ago

Bridget Auty

2 years ago

A lovely family run Italian, everything was spot on, couldn't fault it at all.

Murray Bell

2 years ago

Lovely evenings meal with family at Rustico, great atmosphere and connected staff made it a superb experience. We had a filet steak, a risotto and a paella and all were flavourful and filling.
Thanks do much to the whole team for looking after us, and the finishing amaretti’s were delish 👍

Steph Kellett

2 years ago

Went here on a Monday evening without a booking and we were lucky to get a table. The restaurant was warm and clean. Staff were busy but still welcoming. Had a lasagne which was standard food done really well, piping hot and very good value. Would like to go again and try something else.

Derek Boyce

2 years ago

Fantastic people, excellent food and the prices are good too

John Parkin

2 years ago

What a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food really is excellent and the daytime menu offers exceptional value for money. The staff are lovely, they are attentive and they are helpful and if you are lucky enough they'll even sing you happy birthday 😁.

Corinne Armitage

2 years ago

Lovely place to eat.celebrate birthday s.staff all good n helpful.would go again for sure.

Kelly Lindley

2 years ago

Cora Cias

2 years ago

Value for money

Ann Tosta

2 years ago

Went for a meal as it was a family birthday. A very enjoyable evening had by all. Everything was what we expected. Thank you 😊

Esox Reef

2 years ago

As always, absolutely amazing traditional food! It still amazes me that this restraunt has managed to keep the same quality, service and reasonable prices up for so many years.

gina wainwright

2 years ago

someone please tell me what the sauce is that they serve with the bread i beg

Roche Martial Arts

2 years ago

Perfect

deb westwood

2 years ago

Mark Sutcliffe

2 years ago

I liked it. Food tasty...

Lindsay Bentley

2 years ago

Our family’s favourite restaurant. For so many reasons! The food is absolutely outstanding and amazing value for money. The staff are wonderful. We just love everything about Rusticos. But the Carbonara? the Carbonara Oh my word, The Carbonara. There is nowhere on earth that can make a better Carbonara!!! It’s heaven on a plate! THE best Italian in Wakefield, in fact, in West Yorkshire!

Darlyane Alves

2 years ago

Very good restaurant.

Jayne Burton

2 years ago

hollie beresford

2 years ago

a1web UK

2 years ago

Attempted to book a table over the phone and was told there was no need to book and just to turn up. We then arrived 10 minutes after the call to be informed there had been a technical issue and they could not let us in with the staff stating “let me put it this way, you won’t be coming in”. Yet they failed to advise what the issue was. Poor customer service and wouldn’t waste my time here.

Cristi Codreanu

2 years ago

I used to love Rustico, great food...but my last 3-4 visits have been a letdown due to poor management.

Last visit was the most disappointing and I'd probably never go to Rustico because of this. Despite calling an hour in advance and being told no booking was necessary, when I arrived, I was hit with a story about a kitchen "technical issue" preventing bookings, and the regulations won't allow this either. Strangely, the restaurant was packed with people who according to the manager, booked weeks ago (so the regulations don't affect you if you book 2-3 weeks ahead of your visit).

Honestly, I'd appreciate a simple "fully booked" over the absurd excuse I got, especially after having to drive 30 minutes to the restaurant. It's disappointing when a once-good place starts pulling unnecessary stunts and spinning unconvincing tales.

Jess Chance

2 years ago

Tim Schofield

2 years ago

Tom S

2 years ago

The place was freezing cold. We were sat by the door and a gale blew through whenever anyone came in or out. I repeatedly asked the waiter to close the door but he mostly ignored me. The waiter (older guy with glasses) was rude and short with us. The food was average. Won’t be back!

Jord Truelove

2 years ago

Wouldn’t feed my dog

Katie Fisher

2 years ago

Gary Shaw

2 years ago

This has to be the worst experience in my entire life. Where to start?
Would I go again? Never. Would I recommend family or friends? No. I wouldn't send people I don't like.
We arrived at 4pm, to a grumpy, unhelpful member of staff,(wrong job mate), and received this treatment from all of the staff for the rest of the evening.
Our drinks arrived nearly an hour later, our food arrived 1 hour 45 minutes later. Again served by the most miserable, unfriendly bunch of people I have ever met in my seventy years on this mortal coil. We sat,(the five of us), at a table designed for 4 people, so no room, and paid double the price because its Xmas.
There is so much more negatively to add, but I find this is making me feel awful.
So I intend to block this evening from my memory as quickly as I can.
Goodnight.😡

Hayley Richardson

2 years ago

First time eating here and loved it! Thank you for finding us a spot after another restaurant cancelled our reservation!! We will most definitely be back , lovely food , great price and great people. Thank you so much

jackie Bradbrook

2 years ago

Tom Lane

2 years ago

Judith Baines

2 years ago

Love this restaurant. All the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is great and the food is tasty and well presented. The only negative is don't let them seat you near the door if it's cold outside.

Kieron Hamilton

2 years ago

Shelly Jones

2 years ago

My favourite place to eat but so disappointed today. Felt rushed . The waiter neither smiled nor said hello or thank you. Very miserable. Food was OK but very bland today... not it's usual tasty self. Really put off now from my favourite place

Adam Harcourt

2 years ago

Really great place to eat, one of the best restaurants in Wakefield.

Roberto Robero

2 years ago

howard smith

2 years ago

Chef mic is the hardest working employee in the kitchen, not the best Italian in Wakefield by any stretch

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Strange sides with main courses.

Trish Brooks

2 years ago

Lovely restaurant staff and food delicious 😋

Rachel B

3 years ago

We go to rusticos at least once a month the food is fantastic and so reasonably priced. The service is great and we always feel so welcome here. The kids absolutely love it too.

Ian Purcell

3 years ago

Nice reasonably priced food and drink. Friendly staff, always busy

irene sharp

3 years ago

This is well worth a visit. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Can't fault the place.

John Hall

3 years ago

Had an amazing lunch and well worth the price

Helen Polaroid

3 years ago

Very good restaurant and nice service. Food is always delicious. I tried many times salads, mussels in tomato sauce, scollops, prawns in tomato sauce, pizzas, pastas, mushrooms in cream, lobster and seafood soup, and more. Staff is amazing and you can feel here like at home.

Simon Ma

3 years ago

Good food and service with nice atmosphere, especially like the risottos

paulina kozlowska

3 years ago

Paula Finisterra

3 years ago

Russell Lilley

3 years ago

Nice food, excellent value for money.
Extensive menu choices.

Tracey Murray

3 years ago

Beautiful food

Janet Spencer Hill

3 years ago

Mick Galloway

3 years ago

Risotto from the lunch menu. Really tasty and good value. Cracking place

Kris Qoorson

3 years ago

Debbie Hogg

3 years ago

Delicious pizzas and pasta..great value and excellent service. It's always busy, so I suggest you book in advance!

Janet King

3 years ago

Samantha Adams

3 years ago

Food was rank, pollo stroganoff, yuck 🤮 😑 😐 😫 never again

Yvonne Barker

3 years ago

Lily Wardman

3 years ago

My lasagne was great, very reasonably priced and filling. Our table's server was also very welcoming and cheerful.

Mike Walsh

3 years ago

Its a regular Saturday dinner time for us now. Food is really good, service is always friendly and we keep going back

Anne Levitt

3 years ago

fabulous food at great prices and friendly staff.

Christine Mackintosh

3 years ago

Visited here with our family 10 of us including 4 children. A very busy Saturday night with a great atmosphere. Food was delicious very tasty tomato soup and thin and crispy pizzas. All dishes were excellent. Only one drawback was them only selling beer in bottles. Would definitely recommend and will return

stephen evans

3 years ago

Wonderful evening out. The food was delicious and well priced. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly, polite, and really engaging with kids. Would definitely recommend it, and I will be visiting again.

Tom Ferguson

3 years ago

Excellent Italian Food in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Fabiola Valero

3 years ago

Excellent food and very friendly servers. Thank you! We had a lovely lunch

Adele Kay

3 years ago

memphis heaton

3 years ago

Been coming here for 15 years food is absolutely gorgeous staff are lovely, the restaurant is very Italian which I love!

James Canning

3 years ago

Great place nice staff

Sylvie Walker-Mabille de Poncheville

3 years ago

My husband & I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Rustico the other day. We went at lunch time and shared a spaghetti carbonara & a quatro stagione pizza; they were delicious! The staff were nice, but seemed to take a long time to come back to our table to take our order (we'd folded and put the menus on the side of our table as a sign that we knew what we wanted) so much so that I went to the counter and the same happened for the payment. It was a shame really, but I would still go back for the food - it was delicious. It brought us back to Napoli.

Ron Flood

3 years ago

BJ Yorkshire

3 years ago

Great food 2 course for £16.95!

Sandra Price

3 years ago

Just love this place

Amy-Louise Snelling

3 years ago

Lovely quiet place, the food is outrageously good, and very well-priced, especially on the lunch menu. I wish I’d taken a photo of my food, but I ate it too quickly. Lovely fresh seafood, outstanding sauces, not over seasoned. The pasta is lovely and fresh. I’ll be back!

katie terry

3 years ago

Aieshah Delgrande

3 years ago

Staff was touching my partners bum whistling at her. They was very Noncy men would not recommend

Howard Richman

3 years ago

Bethany Marshall

3 years ago

Paul “Woody” Wood

3 years ago

Great food served in an Italian atmosphere with friendly helpful staff.

Karen Grierson

3 years ago

We often come here for the lunch menu which is extensive and excellent value. The atmosphere and service is good too.

Ian Bateman

3 years ago

Adrian Martin

3 years ago

Lovely place for a family meal. Great food friendly attentive staff.

Chris Peters

3 years ago

Great quality food, served quickly. Responsive staff service, warm and friendly. Great value too.

Darren

3 years ago

Food is not good, service is great. I won't go back the lasagna was inedible

Ciprian Popa

3 years ago

Great food, lovely staff and good prices.

Glyn LMBV

3 years ago

Loved the pizza. Visible distain when my partner said she was vegan. Its 2023 guys. They walk among us

Phil Harris

3 years ago

Food was great. Highly recommend.

Michael Chicken

3 years ago

Went for a meal here and had a good time. The food choices were wide and varied. Food itself was good. Service was ok. Just had a couple of issues, one being that we got a portion of chips that we didn't order and the waitress said we could have them anyway but we were still charged for them. The fish platter wasn't the best I've had but was ok. The other meals were very tasty though. It was, admittedly very busy, not one table empty.

Lijo Johnson

3 years ago

It’s a decent place! But I wouldn’t go back again due to personal reasons which has nothing to do with the food but was hurtful otherwise.
Tried their pizza and pastas.

Valerie Gower

3 years ago

Had a brilliant meal out here celebrating my partners 72nd birthday with family. Staff great helping me with wheelchair to table. All three courses food excellent and plenty of choices as one of party Vegan. Nothing too much trouble for the staff who were friendly. My partner was delighted when they brought his dessert with candle and sang happy birthday. Would highly recommend Rustico to friends and family. A day to remember thank you.

The ConMan

3 years ago

Been going here for 20 odd years and it's never not been good.

My Grandma and Grandad used to always take our entire family here for any meal out and no one ever complained. They have amazing staff, amazing food and all they need to do is keep up the good work. Wish they could make a sister restaurant down south as it feels like they could easily expand.

Only issue is it can get a little tight in there as it's a small place but it's always packed which is why it is that way. Perhaps a bigger premises in the future.

Daniel Middleton

3 years ago

Nice food, good value, and really friendly staff only down side is when busy everything goes down a notch .

Erika Ziemiecki

3 years ago

My Wife took me here as a surprise and oh my I wasn’t disappointed. The food is delicious and very authentic and the prices are very reasonable.

STEVE CLARKSON

3 years ago

First visit on a busy Saturday evening. 19.00 booked online.
Place was very busy. Entered on time and was placed at table no issues. Drinks orders placed,pleasant enough waiter and not much of a wait(very busy) Really enjoyed the fillet steak it was probably best I've ever had. 3 starters,2 mains 2 desserts and drinks just over £80 so I thought it was decent value.
Would visit again. Recommended.😋

Attila Taylor

3 years ago

Very delicious italian restaurant, with lovely staff and reasonable prices. My wife said it's the first time she liked pasta here in the UK more than in Japan! 😂❤️

Hannah

3 years ago

Lovely food and reasonably priced if you want a treat but are on a budget.
2 mains, garlic bread and 2 drinks £29!
The menu has lots of choice and lovely staff. We will be visiting again!

Elle Renoir

4 years ago

The starters were excellent. I had prawn cocktail & my friend has smoked salmon & prawns. I had massive food envy. The smoked salmon was perfect! There was a really tasty dressing on the salad which really made the dish for me!
I had risotto which was lovely. The lasagne looked really small but it was incredibly filling (according to my friend!). The staff were lovely & we had a perfectly great time

Susan Adair

4 years ago

Lovely authentic Italian restaurant. Great choice on the menu for every course. We had pizza and pasta, both of which were delicious. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Joseph Dixon

4 years ago

Food was good and well priced but atmosphere was ruined due to an unreasonably loud group close to us. Asked too move and we did but still couldn’t even think with how loud they were being.

Kelly Hughes

4 years ago

The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff were really friendly - I would definitely recommend!!

David Harrison

4 years ago

Came here Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary. First time me and my wife have ever visited rusticos but we definitely weren’t disappointed. We both ordered our usual starters we get when visiting other Italians in the area and both ordered pasta dishes they were absolutely delicious and couldn’t fault any of the food. Was that full from the starter and main we couldn’t fit our sides in or even look at the pudding menu. Will definitely be back and definitely having a pudding as well.

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Based in the centre of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, we serve a wide range of authentic Italian cuisine that is sure to appeal to all tastes. Please take a look at our extensive menu. We will do our best to ensure you experience the best authentic Italian food and service ever. If you have any special requests or would like any advice, we will be very happy to assist you. Buon Appetito!