Cucina Rustica

I really enjoyed this restaurant. If I could remember the names of the dishes I chose I would include it lol. But our server Mandy was so nice and she was patient with us. I didn't know she was the manager until after our dinner. I definitely recommend this restaurant! 10000/10!!!

Amazing food, service, ambiance, ect… A little hole in the wall, family owned business! We stopped here after my google search for best restaurants in Blue Ridge and this is definitely one of them! We almost didn’t get a table because they were all booked for the day, so we walked out and went next door to the pizza restaurant and when we sat down the owner ran in there right before we ordered and told us they made it work and set up a table for us so we headed right back! The server was awesome and very knowledgeable with everything on the menu, food was fantastic and flavorful. We loved everything that she recommend! The owner kept stopping by to make sure everything was good. Overall we had a great experience and meal. Will be back for sure!

We had a delightful evening with delicious food. Veal and lobster dishes. A perfect recommended wine to accompany the meal by our gracious server. Just put yourself in their hands and they will guide you to a perfect evening.

Service was exceptional and the food was great, especially the Ziki salad and Halibut entree. The building is a bit worn down but that did not detract from the ambience inside which is rustic and cozy. The windows have nice wooden blinds to cover the lack of outside views.

When in a mountain town and wanting good food, local friend service, and great location! People said in past review the portions were small and I completely disagree…I’m going home with three to-go containers 😬. We loved our time here and Dustin was great!

Cucina Rustica was a fantastic restaurant and a great first night dinner during a family girls trip to Morganton. The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. Definitely make a reservation in advance! Special thank you to Mandy and Kaitlyn for a wonderful experience.

The food here was amazing! We had the calamari for an appetizer. He had the lasagna and I had the chicken parm, both were amazing! The wine selection is massive, plus the desserts were also fantastic. Our server was very nice, prompt, and personable! We aren't from the area, but if we were in again, we would definitely visit again!

This place in unassuming from the outside. Then you get inside and are immersed in soft lighting, attentive staff, and the most delicious food! I had the lasagna that blew all other lasagna I’ve had out of the water. My husband ordered scallops that were on special. They were also amazing. The desserts were not to be missed. We will definitely return if we get to come back to this area again.

Best Italian food I have ever had. Wonderful does not describe it. Service is excellent, knowledgeable, but not intrusive.

Brought my wife here for her birthday dinner and the food is incredible! Shannon our server was amazing and attentive to our needs. We will be back! Make a reservation for an excellent dining experience.

Fantastic! Everything was perfectly cooked & tasted great. The Halibut special was incredible. Great wine & desert selections. Best tiramisu I ever had. Service was top notch. Thanks for a perfect night Jameison

The service and the food were outstanding. This is the best Italian meal my wife have had since our honeymoon in Italy 14 years ago. Everything we had was so fresh, well prepared and presented beautifully.

We love coming here. The food is awesome and the servers are really good friendly and observant. The wait for food tends to be long on Friday and Saturday nights, but it's expected I suppose when its this good. We now come almost every weekend and likely to come more with football season back finally!

Has to be hands down the best food in Blue Ridge. Everything about the dinner was fantastic service food atmosphere. Great job. Defentily eat here if you are anywhere close.

Had the Veal Parmigiana topped with arugula, tomatoes and pesto last night. Friends had the Chicken Parm and Chicken Alfredo. We were all incredibly happy. The Veal Chop was huge and the flavors were delicious. Kaitlyn (sp?) took great care of us. Attentive and engaging. Great experience. Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful. I had been told that this newer venture by Lil Pond (who also own Harvest on Main in Blue Ridge) was great, but it really was amazing. This version of Bruschetta was fantastic, with tomato's grown on their own farm and home made mozzarella. The lasagna was the best I have ever had, and the eggplant parmesan was perfect and stacked with that great mozzarella in the middle. Wow. Well worth the trip. Oh and service was very nice too.

My husband thought he had finalized our reservation but must've mistakenly not pushed the final acceptance. So when we got there, there was no reservation. I know my husband felt terrible because it was our 38th anniversary. Shannon, the host, made an exception for us. We were so grateful. We had a wonderful dinner and anniversary. The food was delicious. Best eggplant I've ever had. Our waitress Bella (perfect name for this Italian restaurant) was awesome. Thank you Cuccina Rustica for making our Anniversary perfect 🥰

The food was fabulous! Go check it out if you are visiting the area. The staff was very friendly and attentive.

3/10/23 What a lovely mountain gem of a restaurant! Mandy took very good care of us and made excellent suggestions for some first time visitors at the Cucina Rustica! Excellent food, so fresh and rich in flavors! I can’t wait to come back! The cannelloni special was amazing, the fresh bread and huge salad was incredible, and the lemon tiramisu with blueberry compote was a fabulous way to end the night! 5 star service, 5 star quality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The best restaurant that we went to why we were here in mineral bluff. The food is just amazing and the staff are very informative and attentive. Thanks for an amazing meal!