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Rustico
American Restaurant, Bar, and Pizzeria$$$$
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington
Ranked #8 for American restaurants in Arlington
The Italian food at Rustico is a can't miss
"Raspberry beer on tap! Get the carrot hummus as an appetizer."(5 Tips)
"The beer selection is great and the food is quite good."(17 Tips)
"The grilled pizza is awesome!"(5 Tips)
"The deviled eggs are awesome!"(4 Tips)
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Karla JonesFebruary 8, 2013The mushroom, spinach & goat cheese pizza was amazing. If you want to skip the regular crust go for the chick pea crust. It was surprisingly good.
Upvoted Feb 20
Bryan WMay 14, 2014Gotta sort out the logistics in the bar area. Received our pizzas before we got our appetizer and had to ask for plates. Great pizza though. Can't go wrong with San Marzano tomatoes.
The brunch is very good. They have an incredible selection of beers and ciders. Almost always eat in the bar so we can watch the game.
Awesome beer snobbery joint. Food and portions are good, though the selection is limited. 4-7pm happy hour worth a few bucks off drafts and craft brew cans. Go here. Enjoy.
Stephanie DeDeckerJuly 30, 2016Awesome Beer Selection! Great food as well, be sure to get the mussels and the burgers!
Behrad EatsApril 1, 2013An excellent Grilled Day Aged Cheddar Burger on a toasted brioche bun with red-wine shallot aioli and malted fries.
If you love dry, cured meats, the grilled pizza is pretty is a solid bet - add anchovies if you are feeling wild - I WAS! The gluten free chickpea crust is pretty good too!
Best beer selection in the area, though casks not up as of 1/2011. Food is great, entrees pricy but pizza, sandwiches and apps are reasonable and tasty. But go here for the beer and fun bar.
This is probably the best overall restaurant in Ballston. The menu is diverse and the prices are reasonable.
Northern Virginia MagazineOctober 17, 2012"A side of ultra creamy mac and cheese finds its matching top as ground salty pretzels skim the surface for bites that feel silky and snappy all at once." - November 2012 Issue
Benjamin DoyleJune 10, 2015waitstaff knows their shit about beers. get a bunch of tastings and they will put them on a cool flight with labels for you
Kathy FongSeptember 25, 2011Enjoy a lovely patio dinner if you can- by requesting to sit on the side patio that faces the courtyard. Get there early.. as they often 'sell out' on top dishes.
The doughnuts and the moo hoo are a great way to finish your meal! So good!
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014Participants will explore beers whose preparation and flavor profiles were influenced by food with Greg Engert and Culinary Inspired Beers at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival May 29 – June 1. Read more
Interesting pizzas and probably the best beer selection in Ballston. Sit outside on nice days.
AntipologirlNovember 15, 2015They have good beer selection. The salads are big and the pizzas are yummy. Try the roasted mushroom.
Rob HavasyApril 1, 2015The 3 Little Pigs Burger. 3 kinds of meat on top of a 4th kind of meat. What's not to like?
Maggie MacGNovember 2, 2022The small Mediterranean salad is pretty generous and I like the risotto tots.
TJune 18, 2014Get the beet salad & add chicken. You won't regret it! Oh and fresh donuts for dessert.
Andrew WisemanNovember 23, 2014Amazing beer selection and delicious pizza. Badr the bartender is a cool guy too.- Northern Virginia MagazineJuly 3, 2012Rustico has moved well beyond its artsy pizza and craft beer origin story into a mature, multi-talented dining operation. - November 2011 issue
Order the Parmesan fries with truffle oil. Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Craig WSeptember 7, 2013Had the deep-fried deviled eggs and Breakfast Poutine for brunch. They looked worthy, but were flavorless. Nice approach, just off. I'll be back to try something else, hoping it will be better.
Ryan KhouryOctober 29, 2014Really nice place and the food is good. But both times I've been here the bar seems understaffed. One poor bartender seems to do everything.
JonMay 4, 2013Just tell the bartenders what kind of beer you like. They will find something new and great.- The beer selection is great and the food is quite good. Salad and scallops are good. But the service is no good. The hostess has a terrible attitude and the wait staff is very disorganized.
Love the grilled Caesar with grilled chicken. It's perfection! Also one of the best burgers in town.!
Becky CaseyApril 30, 2013The grilled chicked caesar salad is great! They actually grill the lettuce - yummy!
I done ate one dem pork belly sliders and wash dat jank down with a big ole glass-a-Al Black, and mmmmmboyeee it good.
DealChickenNovember 7, 2011Call ahead on Fridays or Saturdays for a shorter wait time! But if you do have to wait, it's worth it!
Christie GriffinJanuary 1, 2013Sooo many yummy things -- don't stress about what to get because it's impossible for you to be disappointed with your dish.
CharlotteSeptember 24, 2012The truffle Parmesan fries are a must!! The pretzel mac & cheese is pretty amaze too.
Not sure what beer to get? If Kelly or Badr are working they will give great recommendations!
Edea NorApril 8, 2011The Carrot Hummus is simply delish. A must try! The lunchbox special is a pretty good deal. 4 items for 15 bux
- Mark OwenJuly 25, 201840ish taps, the bar has a glass rinser which leaves a nice lacing on the glass .
Jeff HurtDecember 8, 2013Great selection of beers! Don't get poutaine! Bartender recommended it and it was terrible!
- Northern Virginia MagazineApril 26, 2012Rustico can bust out eight different types of vessels for beer, each shaped to promote the best of that brew’s unique style.
Come for brunch! Parfait and breakfast pizza are delicious. Everything made to order so it's good for vegetarians, too.
Burger sliders, lamb carrot humus and ricotta donuts are to die for!!
Carla SidhuAugust 3, 2011The panzanella was tangy and delicious. I ordered it with grilled shrimp and had it as a meal!
Jon CaseyDecember 19, 2010The homemade pretzels come with some extra hot mustard! Almost has a wasabi-kick to it.. Very pleasing if you're into that sort of thing..
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Creative American Cuisine & Artisan Pizza From Chef Steve Mannino & Tons of Craft Beer Curated by Greg Engert.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
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- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(571) 384-1820
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