Rustica | Eatery and Tavern

“If you are looking for a fun place for a date night that is a little more pricey, this is your place. The establishment has a cool vibe. The menu is unique and rotates. My husband and I go here often. They have a good beverage selection. The service has been ok... most of the time. We typically sit at the bar.”

“Food was great, service was awesome. All food was five stars except the poutine was 4 stars for me. If you want food for a reasonable price.”

“Man, the last two weeks I had been struggling. My wife and I needed a good pick me up. We are so happy that we found this place. We've been in Fargo for a few months and we love downtown. But I needed a change from the wannabe hipster places. Rustica is much more my vibe. Instead of chasing coolness, it's the inspiration for cool. Elegant but understated. Good lively crowd enjoying their evening without being obnoxious. My mocktail was so tasty and complex. The Spanish meatballs were savory with a small hint of sweetness. The buratta with tomatoes, so many hints of flavor. The French Farmer Pizza so to unique! The whole staff was amazing. They were attentive but they you breathe. They all seemed to work well together, staying busy but never rushed. They didn't seem to hate their jobs, such a difference from most places. This will be our go-to place now!”

“I really like this small business restaurant located in Moorhead. The service was excellent! I ordered the Greek salad to start, and it was delicious. The bread basket had popovers & cornbread. It came with a jalapeño strawberry jam that paired so perfectly with the bread basket. I ordered a cup of the soup de jour, which was an egg drop/dumpling soup. It was an unusual combination and mediocre. The flavor had like five spices, and I believe the dumpling was made from scratch. I ordered the buttermilk chicken, which was tasty. The staff mentioned they only had 3 pieces of chicken instead of the 4 as they ran out of chicken. The establishment kindly comped that item. The other ordered the flank steak and was pleased. We ordered the chocolate cake for a sweet finish, but they ran out. We ended up ordering the churros, and it came with strawberry and chocolate sauce. They were crunchy and divine. The staff comped the dessert as well. I'd recommend this establishment for date night! Thanks for a lovely dinner and going above and beyond!”

“Excellent restaurant. Freshly made food, well thought out combinations, very friendly, attentive service—and the prices are extremely reasonable to boot (especially during happy hour). I really don’t think I can say anything nicer without sounding hyperbolic. I can say that I came all the way from St. Cloud on my brother’s advice specifically to try this restaurant, and I wasn’t disappointed. Come during happy hour and try a pizza on the side, it’s worth it.”