Rongon Chatterjee
We went here for Christmas dinner! And boy! It was the best Christmas dinner we’ve ever had! The ambience was cozy and rustic and the food arrived quickly. The sauce of the Thai Chilli Shrimp was delicious and the prawns were fresh. They were kind enough to accommodate my customisations into the Salmon dish. I replaced the salmon with sea bass and it was absolutely amazing! To end it, we had Tiramisu and it was maybe one of the best Tiramisu’s we’ve ever had! We left extremely happy from here. Highly recommend!!
… moreKatie Noyce
This restaurant was a huge surprise and our favorite in Lake Placid!! Highly recommend reservations because the indoor dining area is very small with limited seating options. They also have an outdoor patio that would be fantastic on a warm night under the patio lights. It is a cozy, moody, quaint place that is perfect for an adult date night. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful. The food is amazing and full of flavor. Will be back next time we are in town! Highly recommend!
… moreChristine Ellen Spadano La Paglia
You must dine here! Cafe’ Rustica is superb. Our waiter William was a perfect gentleman: warm, welcoming, and attentive. He quickly brought balsamic with our — artisanal crusty hearty Italian bread when we didn’t ask— yet. We prefer it that way, and he was on the ball. Our meals were fresh, incredibly delicious with generous portions, and our dessert was decadent. I apologize for not including photos of our memorable meals. Without hesitation, we highly recommend Cafe’ Rustica. It’s the crown jewel of Lake Placid.
… moreJoanne Williams
What an absolute delight! We got a last minute reservation at the bar and it was NOT a disappointment. From the food to the service, 10/10. Coming from Jersey, we felt right at home here. The veal dish was incredible and the chicken was also amazing. Portion sizes are great & food is so fresh. We would come back tomorrow but they have no reservations. Definitely make the stop here if you want amazing food & incredible service. If you don’t save room for the tiramisu it will be a full regret.
… moreCurt Alpeter
My wife and I have been coming to CR for years but have never written a review. After yet again another fabulous experience it is time to share. Easily the best restaurant in Lake Placid. Without fail the food is terrific, the ambiance cozy and friendly and the service top notch. This is a small family run business that cares deeply about the food and experience of its guests. From the friendly greeting you get the minute you walk in the door you know why it is easily the most popular place in town.
… moreDanielle Bali
Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere! We didn’t have a reservation, so we sat at the bar. The food was some of the best we’ve ever had! Kristina was behind the bar and we got to chat with her. Not only can she make a fantastic drink, but she was awesome to chat with! HIGHLY recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a nice, cozy spot to eat some incredible food!
… moreSamantha Kelly
We visit Lake Placid every year. For some reason, we had never realized that Caffe Rustica is tucked away in the Price Chopper’s shopping center. Immediately when we walked into the restaurant, I was charmed by the front dining area, beautifully decorated with a spacious bar. Everything felt luxe while maintaining a cozy, old-school Italian ambience. We started with a Caesar salad to share, our usual go-to appetizer at other Italian restaurants. It was absolutely delicious with flavorful dressing and crisp, green lettuce – we were off to a good start! The stars of the show were our entrees. My husband ordered the chicken alla vodka special…he licked the plate clean! I tried some of the vodka sauce and can confirm it was perfectly balanced and scrumptious. I ordered the shrimp risotto dish (I believe it was called Tuscan Risotto). OMG IT WAS SOOO GOOD. I mean, insanely good. The risotto and sauce were perfection. I already am looking forward to returning to Lake Placid on our next vacation so that I can order that dish again. We ended the meal with one of the tastiest servings of tiramusu I’ve ever had. Also, the espresso martini was super yummy and I believe was topped with pumpkin pie spice which I adore. Service was 10/10, atmosphere 10/10, and food was unbelievable. If you’re staying in LP, Caffe Rustica is a MUST! A new favorite for us.
… moreKelly Lu
Very impressed with the food here. We finished everything! They serve high quality Italian food, great portion, reasonable price and fast service.
We were pleasantly impressed. We will come again for sure.
… moreShane K
If you’re up here and from Saratoga then this is the spot to check out for great food as it’s the same owner as Solevo. Highly recommended when you’re in the area!
… moreKen Cousineau
We returned to Cafe Rustica after an absence of several years and were pleasantly surprised with both the food and the service. Our server was attentive without being over the top and the food was well prepared and simply but nicely presented. The carbonara was creamy and served very hot, the salmon was cooked perfectly and the risotto was delicious. Price with wine and dessert was about $120 CDN per person.
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