Wow, what a meal! We may not go to Italy this year, but I was taken there and enchanted by the atmosphere and charming "trattoria" feeling I had dining with my husband at Rustico's. We are seasonal here in Palm Beach and consider ourselves "food snobs" but eating at Rustico brought back the flavors, the aromas, the wine and hearing... more

We went Saturday night (5/18/09) about 7PM and sat outside. For some reason we thought the restaurant would be more reasonable than it was and decided to eat moderately. The restaurant was crowded but we were seated immediately. I noticed that even though we had ordered we waited quite a while for our food while other tables came later and... more

This is an amazing little restaurant. The food couldn't be any better. From the delicious calamari appetizer (best I've ever had), to the amazing authentic entrees, to the fabulous large and delicious deserts, I don't think I have ever tasted better Italian food. The atmosphere, including the decor and music, was wonderful. The service is decent, but not stellar. The... more

While staying in Boynton Beach to visit some friends after a 10 day Holland America Caribbean cruise, we were craving a good Italian dinner, but weren't sure we could find a restaurant comparable to what we're accustomed to in New Jersey. Rustico Italiano exceeded our expectations. The decor was warm and welcoming, the staff attentive and knowledgeable, and the food... more

We wanted a special place for our 43 anniversary and had walked past Rustico Italiano many times but never had eaten there nor taken note of the name. We decided that was where we wanted to go so I searched the WEB for Italian restaurants on Lucerne ave and made reservations. When we got there and saw the name we... more

I would put this small gem with Fort Lauderdale's Anthony's Runway 84, Cafe Matarano, or any of the area's best. The owner Nino single-handedly oversees every plate that comes out, and everything is fresh and handmade as he told us. My best friend brought me here once and my girlfriend and I can't stop going back! more

We went to the Rustico Italiano after seeing a play at the Lake Worth Playhouse. It was early on a Sunday evening (they open at 5PM), so there weren't any crowds. The restaurant is somewhat small, but very charming. There are wine bottles lining every open crevice. The service was quite good. Our waiter, Jacob, was from France and turned... more

Everything is best quality, freshest ingredients and excellent presentation. The staff is helpful, friendly and efficient. Beautiful selection of wine. Desserts? "Fantastico"! We consider ourselves excellent cooks at home, and Rustico Italiano is first rate. We're from Manhattan, the restaurant snob capital of the East Coast, and Rustico Italiano would give any NY restaurant a "run for their money"! Don't... more

I have been going to Italiano Rustico since finding it by chance during a walk in Lake Worth and decided to try it for dinner. I had just returned from the Amalfi Coast in Italy and was so pleased to find the same wonderful food that I had experienced there. It was then that I found the owner to be... more