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La Rustica

4.3 (165)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Eastlake Parade & Trevillian Quay, Kingston, AU-ACT 2604

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La Rustica

4.3
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Kingston

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our team- With 17 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our head chef is excited to present his vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience.

Dine in or takeaway- Enjoy the serenity of Kingston Foreshore during the winter months with outdoor heaters and blankets. We have worked to package our meals in a way that lets you bring the quality of our meals into your home. We always love to see you in person, but even when we can't, we ensure that your dining experience is top notch!

Seasonal & Local- Indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy with our delicious dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 17:30–21:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:45–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at La Rustica.

4.3

4.3
(165)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Canberra

    Good for business meals

  • Canberra

    Good for groups

  • Canberra

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canberra

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Rustica offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "delicious" food and "excellent" service. The staff are "friendly" and "accommodating," making it a "highly recommended" spot. While the atmosphere can be noisy, the "great vibes" and variety of menu options, including gluten-free choices, make it a "memorable" destination.
165 Reviews
  1. Brock

    Canberra1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Dinner at La Rustica last night was a bit hit and miss. The chicken Marsala was delicious, and the lamb backstrap was cooked perfectly, although the portion was very small (maybe that’s just the cost of lamb these days!). The bruschetta was disappointing and lacked flavour, but the tiramisu and crème brûlée were fabulous. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, but the service was slow and a little inattentive. Some definite highlights, but overall a 3-star experience. Good food in parts, but the service needs improvement.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Canberra2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family favourite. Always great food and service. Tried the calamari entree this time for the first time and it was perfect- melt in your mouth my aunt described it. Good wine picks and helpful staff to navigate the menu. Everyone loved their meals. We always try the outdoor tables (weather permitting) as its great ambiance along the lake with all the people going by, and the sunsets.

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  3. Belinda

    Canberra3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always friendly, welcoming and knowledgable staff. Delicious food. Highly recommended the Gorgonzola gnocchi and penne amatricianna.

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  4. Lisa

    Canberra4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent night. Wonderful staff, service and food. So accommodating. Thankyou

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  5. Stephen

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service and food and good gluten free options

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  6. Anon

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, large menu with something for everyone, great wines including some of my local favourites, great vibes and staff are always lovely.

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  7. Jaime

    Sydney4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiters were kind and patient, the food was amazing and the whole place had a relaxed but welcoming vibe. Cannot thank the waiters enough for going above and beyond.

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  8. Nazanin

    Canberra1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited yesterday and had mixed feelings about our experience. The staff were lovely and friendly, but the food was disappointing. The dishes weren’t particularly tasty, and the children’s Alfredo pasta was very bland. Our child’s meal also arrived about half an hour after the adults’ meals, which was a long time for a child to wait while everyone else was eating. We appreciated the staff’s warm service, but the food quality and timing could have been better.

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  9. David

    Canberra1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A good range of menu selections, the food we ordered was very nice and came out all together at good temperature and in good time. The staff friendly and attentive and the atmosphere spot on. A thoroughly enjoyable evening celebrating my wife's birthday with family and friends at La Rustica

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  10. Alan

    Canberra3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. La Rustica is much quieter during the day rather than at dinner. The food and service are always superb.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 17:30–21:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:45–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for dining at La Rustica.

Yes, La Rustica offers outdoor seating on the Kingston Foreshore, with heaters and blankets available in cooler months so you can enjoy the view and sunset.

La Rustica’s pizzas are a recurring favourite, guests frequently praise the large, tasty pies and the light, fluffy pizza base.

Wednesdays at lunch and Sunday evenings both get strong praise, guests single out a lovely Wednesday lunch and several memorable Sunday dinners.

Yes, La Rustica makes a lovely date‑night choice: guests have celebrated anniversaries and Valentine's dinners there, and the option to sit outside with heaters and blankets is often praised.

La Rustica feels warm and welcoming with friendly, attentive staff and a cosy foreshore setting, it can be lively and noisy when busy, while outdoor tables offer a calmer spot to enjoy the sunset.

Portions tend to be generous, multiple guests describe very large servings and plentiful banquet meals.

La Rustica is at its calmest during midweek lunches, guests specifically praise Wednesday lunch, while Friday and Saturday evenings tend to be busy and lively.

Yes, guests report a $50 banquet option for events (for example, a Christmas lunch), and the team also helps large groups with pre-ordering to streamline group bookings.

Yes, La Rustica is family-friendly, with a kids menu and little touches like colouring‑in, and reviewers note staff regularly look after children during group visits.

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La Rustica

4.3
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Kingston

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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