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Rustica Cucina Italiana

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Handcrafted pasta, breads & other Italian fare are prepared in-house at this spacious eatery. People often mention Italian, time, restaurant,


Address

315 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841, United States

Website

rusticamaine.com

Contact

+1 207-594-0015

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (312 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Italian (8) time (6) restaurant (6)
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  • 5/5 Ashton W. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent traditional Italian cuisine. Friendly atmosphere. We ordered Suppli and a speciality pie to start and Crispy Parm and Saltimbocca for a dinner entrées. Capped off our delicious meal with shots of limoncello and cannolis to go.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shane H. 1 year ago on Google
    Listen! When I moved to Maine from the good ole food capital of the U.S. down south in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, etc. I would have never expected to find the best Italian food place that I’ve ever eaten at in my life. This place is LEGIT! Last night I took my girlfriend and she got baked Italian sausage pasta dish, I got the shrimp pasta meal, and as you can see from my picture every time I go here to eat I also order a PIZZA to go so I can enjoy this place the next day. I know it’s going to be a good day at work because I have a Rustica goat cheese pepperoni pizza in my passenger seat. 10 stars! 2 thumbs up! Best restaurant in Maine so far!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Downeast J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely AMAZING food!!!! Great and friendly staff as well!! We got the shrimp & polenta, and calamari appetizer, the Cavatelli Saltimbocca and baked penne for dinner, and the crème brûlée and tiramisu for dessert!! I’ve had Italian from California to Italy itself and this was by far one of the best meals I’ve had! Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lyla M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely exquisite! Some of the best Italian food we have ever eaten during our first night in the Rockland area. We were blown away. Our compliments to the entire kitchen and front of house team. We had the beet Napoleons (crowd favorite for a reason), the cavatelli saltimbocca, and the Parmesan risotto special with shrimp and basil. We paired with a bottle of Leone de Castris Maiana Salice Salentino, legitimately one of Italy’s most well kept secrets when it comes to wine, and a favorite of ours that we order on special occasions. The tiramisu was also one of the best we’ve ever eaten. Don’t miss out on this wonderful restaurant if you’re in Rockland. It deserves to be the local favorite that it is, and it also deserves at least one more diamond in the AAA guide.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nico A. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this restaurant! Tonight was our first time trying “take out” as we have a 7 month old puppy. The food is still absolutely incredible! 10/10 recommended!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Debra S. 10 months ago on Google
    Solid restaurant and good location. Food was good. Has specials but was out of a few items.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Erin S. 6 months ago on Google
    I have been here quite a few times since I moved to Rockland 10 years ago. It was tradition for my family and I to go every year around Christmas. Unfortunately, they are incredibly difficult to get a response let a lone a reservation (which they are only accepting currently). My fiance and I called more than once on different days to reserve a spot for a family event, and no one bothered to pick up. We were left with a high pitched dial tone each time, and no way to leave a voice-mail. Food is excellent.. not worth wasting hours of your time over though. Also, fair warning for larger parties, this is not a big restaurant. Don't bother with parties over 10, or we're all going to be inhaling each other's breath.

  • 5/5 R D. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband has been craving Italian cuisine all week and we decided to try this place. Even without a reservation, they were able to seat us immediately on a busy night. The service was friendly and quick. My husband said these were the best meatballs that he's ever had. The fettuccine alfredo was delicious. Of course, the olive oil for the bread was delicious too. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. They offer specialty cocktails and local beers as well. Parking on the street was free with 2 hr time limit. There is additional parking in near by lots available.

  • 5/5 M J. 8 months ago on Google
    Great local spot for decent Italian in Rockland. We had the Supli app, similar to arancini. Really nice! Also the grilled chicken olivado and the baked ziti entrees. Generous portions and really great flavors. Park behind the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Thomas Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Very quaint spot. Great food. Good martinis. The server was attentive and quick.

  • 5/5 terri p. 11 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing one of the best Italian food restaurants I’ve eaten in awhile.

  • 3/5 J— White (. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was fine. Unfortunately the staff apparently mixed up our packaged leftovers with a to-go order and sent our food out with someone who was picking up their order. No big deal- the waiter asked if we had time to wait while they made us fresh meals or they could knock off some of the bill…. Having already eaten appetizers, and wanting some leftovers, we opted to wait. And we waited.. then we watched a person bring back food from outside the establishment after 10-15 minutes. Here’s the issue- the staff then proceeded to give us those over-the-road leftovers instead of the fresh meals that they offered us. I’m not even sure if that’s legal. It’s definitely not what they said was happening and seems questionable, at best. We understand mistakes and untrained waitstaff but offering us fresh food and then sticking us with the tainted love is pretty low brow.

  • 5/5 roninportfolio 10 months ago on Google
    Pizza with pepperoni great size for serving 2 people. Great service. Nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 1 year ago on Google
    Last night's dinner was fabulous. The flavors were superb. The atmosphere was quite. The staff were right on their toes and accomodating.

  • 5/5 Tess Y. 1 year ago on Google
    delicious food, and excellent value as well. My friend and I ordered two pizzas because normally at fancier restaurants they arent very big, but one pie could have easily fed three people! we were stuffed but so satisfied. will eat here anytime I come back to Rockland

  • 5/5 Clear R. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a shrimp fettuccine dish, it was incredible! Mr Right ordered Penne alla Bolognese, also excellent! Decaf cappachino was perfect with a tiramisu.

  • 5/5 Theresa 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent eggplant parmigiana! Delicious and perfectly baked with a great sauce. Very generous portions! Comfort food after a long day of adventures in Maine!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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