Il Rustico Restaurant
A cozy Italian restaurant serving authentic dishes and delicious wood-fired pizzas with warm, attentive service.
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Il Rustico Restaurant
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Must-see attractions
A cozy Italian restaurant serving authentic dishes and delicious wood-fired pizzas with warm, attentive service.
"Best restaurant in Dover - great food and service, 100% will be visiting again!"
Book Ahead!
Reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday nights.
Weekday Dining
For a more relaxed experience, visit on weekdays or earlier in the evening.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian, Mediterranean
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1304 211110
Address
4 Bench St, Dover, CT16 1JH, United Kingdom
Website
ilrusticorestaurant.co.uk/Highlights
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Authentic Italian & Seafood
Savor fresh mussels, authentic pasta like carbonara, and perfectly cooked seafood, especially the swordfish.
Wood-Fired Pizza Perfection
Indulge in delicious, authentic wood-fired pizzas with a variety of toppings, including spicy 'Vulcano'.
Homemade Desserts to Die For
Don't leave without trying their homemade desserts like the highly recommended tiramisu and amaretto cheesecake.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday nights.
Weekday Dining
For a more relaxed experience, visit on weekdays or earlier in the evening.
Spicy Pizza Lovers
Try the 'Vulcano' pizza for a spicy kick, topped with chopped jalapeño peppers.
Dessert Delights
Don't miss the homemade desserts like amaretto cheesecake; reviewers rave about them.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday nights.
Weekday Dining
For a more relaxed experience, visit on weekdays or earlier in the evening.
Spicy Pizza Lovers
Try the 'Vulcano' pizza for a spicy kick, topped with chopped jalapeño peppers.
Dessert Delights
Don't miss the homemade desserts like amaretto cheesecake; reviewers rave about them.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Il Rustico is a charming Italian eatery praised for its delicious, authentic dishes, particularly its seafood and wood-fired pizzas. Diners consistently highlight the exceptional service from a friendly and attentive staff, making for a truly delightful dining experience. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some note that seafood linguine portions can be on the smaller side.
"Was an amazing place we have been before so went back again booked a table however when we arrived the table wasn’t ready and we was told to come back in 10 minutes we went to a pub near by and came back. The service was amazing and staff were attentive but also left us alone which was great. The food was full of flavour and quickly prepared. Great restaurant and will be back!"
kara Whitby
"Absolutely delicious! Both the food and the service are excellent. We ordered the seafood linguine, swordfish and chicken linguine, and were totally stunned by the taste, especially the swordfish. A must-try in Dover, highly recommended!"
Aubrey liu
"Genuinely delighted with every aspect of our (Friday night) dinner at Ill Rustico. From the warmest of welcomes to tasty, hot and authentic dishes, it was pretty much perfect. The service was the real standout affair - the young and hardworking team went out of their way to make sure we had a cracker of a night, and we did. 10/10."
ZippyLondon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are recommended, especially on busy nights like Fridays and Saturdays. You can book a table by phone.
Diners rave about the fresh mussels, authentic pastas (like carbonara and seafood linguine), swordfish, and wood-fired pizzas.
Yes, vegetarian dishes are available, including vegetarian rigatoni and pizzas.
Yes, most pasta dishes can be prepared gluten-free upon request.
The homemade tiramisu and amaretto cheesecake are highly recommended by reviewers.
For a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting on weekdays or earlier in the evening.
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