La Rustica

We recently moved to the area and were looking for a quiet, upscale bar for a glass of wine and appetizer. La Rustica did not disappoint. The wine-by-the-glass selections are nice but do not use Italian pronunciation when speaking with the bartender. I ordered two different reds, and he brought one red and one white. Simple correction with an apology. After finishing our apps (calamari fritti and arancini, the bartender delivered our check in a typical stand-up folder but failed to remove our dishes in front of us. A manager came over to ask "Is everything OK?" I told him no, that there were still dirty dishes in front of us, interfering with me getting and reading the check. The plates were quickly taken.I am old school fine dining, being part of a rating system designed by The Dallas Morning News and The Dallas Times Herald and was part of the management of the third finest rated restaurant in the country back in 1982. I guess that I am getting older and see too many hamburger joints being rated 5 Stars on Yelp. No, things change as time goes by and I will remember the grand evening ratings SHOULD include 33% for food, 33% for service and 33% for atmosphere. I guess that too many people of the current generations have been raised with "participation trophies."I will come back, wearing boots and jeans, and will expect to be greeted by the bartender with "Howdy folks."

La Rustica is a neighborhood spot that is attempting to offer a more upscale experience to an area that has little in the way of restaurants and I do applaud the sincere attempt. However, the food does not quite live up to what should be expected. My husband and I ordered two dishes, the meatballs and the pizza Margherita. The meatballs were fine, they tasted slightly overcooked but they were a generous size and the sauce was also a generous amount. However, they could have been made better by adding some amount of heat to the dish as it lacked a dynamism that prevented it from really achieving its full potential. The pizza fell to a similar fate, it was fine. However, it could have been more than fine by simply upping the quality of the cheese or using a sauce that held more depth. I will give it a second go in a few months as it is still quite young.

Went here for a friend's birthday. The server was very attentive.The food was good, however the calamari appetizer was overly salted. Dessert, the cheesecake, was delicious and portion was generous.Will be back!

We are VERY excited to finally have a good Italian place near our community. We have been there 4 times in three weeks. The food is excellent. They seem to have weekend specials. The place looks good and has a good atmosphere. The one thing I would like them to do is better train the staff on some fine dining tips. This includes: ask my wife for her order first. Serve her first. Just leave the check discreetly on the table. No need to hold it at our eye level and ask who wants it. Once the card is run, just put the bill on the table instead of a big production. There were others but enough for now.

First time here and it was FANTASTIC!!!! The atmosphere was laid back, cozy and had a chill vibe. The service was top notch and the staff was very attentive and accommodating. The food was amazing! Oak Point is very lucky to have such an outstanding restaurant. I cannot wait for warmer weather so we can enjoy the outdoor area. We spoke to one of the owners, Victor, after we ate for a bit. He is super down to earth and very friendly. We will definitely be adding this to our list of favorite local spots to go to.

The service was a 5/5, greeting promptly at the door and seated almost immediately. Our waitress was friendly, very attentive, prompt, and helpful. The staff overall was exceptional, i never even came close to running out of water and there was always someone close by.The ambiance was a 4/5, everything was clean and the tables were well prepped. It did seem a bit cramped as tables behind us kept bumping into our chairs. There was also a strong burnt aroma when we first walked in as well as again after we began eating.Food was unfortunately a 2/5, our bruschetta was very inconsistently salted. The first one was a complete salt bomb, the second was over salted, the third was the goldilocks one and the fourth was back to overly salty. Their calamari was good though and their accompanied marinara sauce was great and full of flavor. The gnocchi was bland, and the pesto that was supposed to be in it was unnoticeable. The spaghetti and meatballs was probably the most disappointing part, the noodles were way too thin, boarder line angel hair, the sauce tasted as if it came straight from the can, watery with no flavor, seasoning or anything added, just canned tomato sauce. The meatballs were extremely dry, crumbling into pieces as i cut through them with my fork, also lacking flavor and the whole leaf of basil on top was pointless.Overall, i sincerely hope that the food improves because this place has so much potential and it was completely full the entire time we were there. We will certainly try them again after some time passes to allow for improvements.I would love to see them serve some sort of bread to the tables. They HAVE to figure out the issues with seasoning and salt levels. Lastly, bring the flavor! A little bit of chopped basil in the sauce rather than the whole leaf on top would make a world of a difference.

My family and I were looking forward to trying the food from La Rustica tonight. We ordered several dishes for takeout: Bruschetta board, Pollo Penne, Tuscan Salmon, and Chicken Piccata. Overall the flavors of the food is good. A bit disappointed in how they packed the Bruschetta (shown in photos) a little drizzle of the ricotta cheese? It wasn't worth the money. We will go back in person and try some other dishes.

My husband & I came to La Rustica on their first official open day. We made a reservation through OpenTable & although we ran 15 minutes late we called & they were very kind about accommodating our "fashionably late arrival" as the hostess gushed after giving me a thoughtful compliment on my outfit.As expected, food took a little longer, but our server Mads made sure to keep us updated and was very communicative about how they were all learning together & for a newly opened restaurant with an entirely new team who is all learning their stride it is was impressive. From the hosts, to the server assistants, to our server & the floor manager, Victor.For the less forgiving patrons who like to push their glasses up their noses while giving unsolicited advice, who think Starbucks is where you get the best coffee and have a particular asymmetrical bob, maybe hold off on a visit for a month or so while the edges are filed down. For those who are actual & true aficionados of good restaurants & good food, I can 100% guarantee you will love to experience this unique expression of GREAT true to form rustic Italian comfort food made with heart that is actually independent & not cookie cutter like so many of the area restaurants on the north side of the lake.Felt like a perfect date spot & really wonderful ambience. Very lovely!

We've tried La Rustica twice in the last two weeks and have also had take out. Each time the food has been really good. The waitstaff are very friendly and the owners are very attentive going around to the tables. Each time we've gone the restaurant is packed. Really puzzled by people's reviews of portion sizes. The entrees that we've ordered have been the perfect size and we feel they are priced right. I'm just excited that there is a nice sit down restaurant with a bar in the area without having to go to Frisco or Plano. The items that we've tried and I'd recommend them all. Bruschetta BoardPizza Di Carne (boyfriend picked it up and brought it home)Insalata Di CaesarPollo PenneLinguine Alle VongoleChicken Piccata Tiramisu and Cannoli

We had noticed a new place opening up in our area and since had been anxiously waiting for it to open. To be completely honest, I was relieved it was an actual restaurant, a sit down, good food type of place and not another fast food. There's too many of those around and honestly, I'm not interested in more of that! The service was great, very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The food was very tasty and clean, or at least felt that way. It didn't taste like the regular or typical italian food we're used to. Thank God! Our table ordered for starter: Steamed Mussles, and Calamari Fritti. The portion was more than I had expected. Our entrees were: the Ravioli de Mare, Chicken Picatta, and the Tuscan Salmon. The portions were sufficient; the dishes with pasta met the needed amount, the salmon was cooked well and it was the right portion. You just can't have a huge portion for certain proteins because of how filling they are when it "hits your stomach". The flavor was subtle but yet delicious. The seafood didn't taste "fishy" it was flavored well and it wasn't salty or too creamy, and most importantly, it was properly cooked. By the end of our meal, we were full but not uncomfortable. Last but not least, the atmosphere was warm, and welcoming. My first impression was this is a nice place. It is, I would say it's on the nicer end rather than too casual. It is certainly a great spot for "if you're in the mood for a good meal at a nice and welcoming place", and certainly date night, celebrating a graduate, or engagement, milestones, etc. The price is a bit higher than at the common chain italian restaurants, so it can be a bit pricy for some. However, there are choices on the menu that will work with any budget. This place is a must and it's one I hope to see and vist for many years to come.