Really great food and atmosphere. Owner or manager,not sure who it was, called the bar his bar or his restaurant which made us feel very welcomed as if we were being welcomed into someone's home. I went out of my comfort zone and ordered some new foods I had never tried before. It was great! Very good wine selection as...
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Rustica
236 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 492-0247
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Ranked #5 of 130 restaurants in Kalamazoo
Cuisines: European, Italian
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
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We recently moved to the Kalamzoo area and had been told Rustica was the best meal in the area... And it is! We called ahead and got a late dinner seating and it was great! We were a party of 4 and got different items and we were all pleased. I had the Rustica salad to start.... Very fresh lettuce...
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Just a fine restaurant with great food and a very special wine list. It's a good addition to the mall.
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Rustica was mentioned to us by several people during our recent visit to Kalamazoo. My expectations were low, but the end result was an epicurean treat in downtown.
Rustica feels more like a place you would find in NYC or Chicago. It is on the main street downtown. While there is little to no parking available right next to the...
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Plainwell, Michigan
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I've had many really good meals here.only a couple I thought were just good.the wine list is very well thought out,with many exciting wines by the glass. I love the nice,clean uncluttered look of Rustica! It reminds me of being in a small bistro in Chicago. I've had good service here as well.
It's the best fine dining in Kalamazoo,easily...
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San Dimas, California
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totally accommodated to my wife's gluten allergy - above and beyond. EXCELLENT braised lamb shank, wonderfull cheese tray. I will be back!
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Farmington, Michigan, United States
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Little pricey but good! Lamb special was a bit tough but had lots of flavor. European cuisine so a lot of emphasis is on presentation.
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Kalamazoo
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We enjoyed every aspect of our visit. The service was excellent from start to finish. Salads were fresh, flavorful and interesting. The two main dishes (bay scallops with risotto and halibut in parchment) were presented nicely and seasoned just right. The flavors were balanced well. Every bite of the bread pudding was followed by a sigh of contentment. We sensed...
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The food is incredible. Darling storefront setting in downtown Kalamazoo which has so many other nice shops to visit. Great ambiance like an urban restaurant.
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Traverse City, Michigan
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Wonderful ambiance, great service. The steak was amazing and so was the Halibut was delicious. Higher prices and not a bunch of food, but totally worth it!
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