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“Enjoyable”
Review of Rustica

Rustica
Ranked #7 of 395 Restaurants in Kalamazoo
Cuisines: European, Italian
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Good for: Local cuisine, Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night
Reviewed March 16, 2015

We went to this trendy restaurant last weekend. As a group we sampled 3 appetizers: a cheese platter, meat and condiments platter, and pork belly. The cheese was outstanding. I have had better meat boards and pork belly. I then ordered roasted duck breast with a unique potato and artichokes. The best prepared duck I have ever had. However, the potato lacked flavor and the artichoke hearts, well, a couple wasn't enough. Dessert was a lemon curd tart. Very nicely done. It is a little tight in the restaurant. Get there early especially if you don't have a reservation. Not a huge place. The owners/managers were very interactive and friendly. The wait staff was great. I would go back if asked by friends. However, do not know if I would go on my own. So many other places to try.

Date of visit: March 2015
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Reviewed March 7, 2015

The food was excellent, nice menu, impressive wine list, and good not great service. The space is somewhat cramped. The lack of a vestibule was a serious flaw with outside temps at 5 degrees F - I'd have been very unhappy with any of six tables nearest the front door, between arctic blasts and other patrons waiting for a table. Get a reservation, so this won't be you!

Date of visit: March 2015
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Reviewed March 6, 2015

Had dinner with my colleague here during my business trip. Ambiance was great and nice food and friendly attentive staff

Date of visit: February 2015
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Reviewed March 3, 2015

The food was very good. I had the lamb shank and it was falling of the bone. The mix of favors were pleasant to the palate, but did not fully grab my attention. My wife had the fish special which she loved. Make sure you call ahead for seating and ask to sit near the kitchen away from the door, especially in the winter.

Date of visit: February 2015
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Reviewed February 21, 2015 via mobile

I had the duck and it was delicious. My husband had the lamb and that was delicious also. Great service. We really enjoyed everything.

Thank Jennifer M
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