Rustica

236 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo - 49007
273 reviews
Modern European French Italian
(269) 492-0247

Wonderful dinner tonight! The salmon and scallops were fantastic!

Smaller, more intimate atmosphere with a full menu. No bar area, but drinks available. Food was good and service was on par.

Amazing food and experience. Everyone in the kzoo area should try this place.

Exceptionally good food and service. It is a bit tight in there but the noise level is not bad. We had reservations and I would recommend that to avoid a wait.

Excellent food and service. Definitely a go to if you're in the area. Mediterranean style food in downtown Kalamazoo. Upscale, do reservations are a must.

Ok...here's the deal, they have a chef from the Culinary Institute of America and it's run by a great family that takes great pride in the product they put out. Staff is super attentive and listens to what you want. The atmosphere is also very classy and feels very upscale as if you were in France. That said, the food is way better than what you can get in France and the rest of Europe. 10/10 would recommend making the reservations and will go out of my way to dine with them again.

Best restaurant in Kalamazoo

Service 3.5Friendly but unimpressiveFood presentation 4.5Decent for the priceFood quality and flavor 2The duck was chewy and had a hint of something off. The flavor was dependent on the sauce that was poured over the entire plate. Some light seasoning could have gone a long way. The mushroom fondue was ok. Too much cheese, not enough mushrooms. The dominating flavors were of cheese and peppers, completely overpowering the subtle flavor of mushroom.Atmosphere 2Two things immediately caught my eye.1. We were eating on a giant piece of brown paper.. (and they didn't provide crayons or peanuts /s)2. The sign on every table letting you know that you must not stay for longer than 2 hours. I'm sorry, but any fine dining restaurant worth its salt understands that a good meal is a journey that is not rushed or timed. How can anyone consider buying one of their obnoxiously priced wines with a limit of 2 hours. While the Barolo that was on the menu may have been a good vintage, it's not hard to find a good one for 1/4 the price.Value for the money 2The ok food and table flipping atmosphere really kill any chance of greatness here.If you want to have a nice meal and feel as though you are getting what you paid for, I recommend you look elsewhere.

A very small place on the Kazoo Mall where parking can be somewhat difficult. That said the food and service are superior. This is a must place to visit as price is very reasonable.....food and beverage (great wine list) are outstanding. Tables are tight as the place is very small so make sure you have a reservation. Take a look at their web site for the menu........quality is outstanding

Took my significant other here for his birthday. Great service and ambiance. The food was excellent, as I expected. I got the salmon and my friend got the special, which he loved. I made a reservation for 5pm because we had another event that evening and we got our meals quickly and had time for dessert. Very happy with our choice of restaurant for a special occasion. Thanks!