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Interior - La Rustica, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

La Rustica

4.8 (1155)
£26 to £40
Italian
5 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 2PH

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La Rustica

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Doncaster

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
WE REOPEN ON 12 SEPTEMBER 2024

We look forward to welcoming you back to dine with us.

We are proud to breathe new life back into the oldest Italian restaurant in Doncaster.
Our aim is to deliver quality, affordable Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist – all served in a unique & relaxed environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Rustica.

4.8

4.8
(1155)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • Yorkshire

    Italian

  • South Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • South Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • South Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • South Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • South Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • South Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • South Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • South Yorkshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Rustica offers "amazing food" and "fantastic service" that consistently delights guests. The atmosphere is welcoming, with attentive staff like Aqsa and Cristiano enhancing the dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant promises memorable meals with great value. Patrons frequently return, praising the "beautiful food" and warm hospitality.
1,155 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding experience at La Rustica Italian Restaurant! We booked a table for two and from start to finish everything was fantastic. The atmosphere was amazing, the food was exceptional, and the whole experience was spot on. We had the pasta with meatballs and the slow-cooked beef tagliatelle, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Beautifully cooked, full of flavour and clearly made with quality ingredients. A brilliant restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and food that really stands out. We couldn't fault anything and would highly recommend La Rustica to anyone who loves authentic Italian food. We will definitely be returning. An absolute gem! 10/10!

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  2. John

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    if you want beautiful Italian food that isnt just pizza or pasta(even though they are top drawer here) this is the place, service is great with friendly staff

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  3. Steven

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and staff had a great evening with friends

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  4. Clifford

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely experience at La Rustica! The food was really nice and the service was great. Aqsa was our waiter and she was so lovely and attentive, making sure we were okay throughout and had everything we needed. She made us feel really welcome and was a big part of making our visit so enjoyable. Thank you, Aqsa! Would definitely come back again.

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  5. John

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good staff. We were well looked after. Would definitely go back 👍

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  6. Angelina

    Yorkshire17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food as always!! Won’t leave as long between again…..

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  7. Mark

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as alway food is second to none staff friendly a amazing niight

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  8. Gary

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife on a surprise date night, and it didn’t disappoint. We just loved it

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  9. Ricky

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time being here, staff made us feel welcome from get the get go, food was amazing & the value is bang on, I highly suggest this for a date night or even a get together with friends/family, will be coming back.

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  10. kimberly

    Yorkshire26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure Lovely food, great service Will be back soon Thank you Kimberly

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Sunday afternoons are a lovely choice, guests report visiting on a Sunday at 14:00, enjoying friendly service, a busy but welcoming vibe, and well-presented, delicious food.

La Rustica welcomes private parties, the restaurant accepts private gatherings, and staff frequently make birthdays and celebrations memorable with balloons, singing and special desserts.

Yes, La Rustica is often chosen for romantic evenings, with guests noting cozy, candlelit touches like rose petals and intimate lighting that make it well suited for anniversaries and date nights.

Portions at La Rustica are generous, guests regularly describe mains as large or "huge, " with several people noting they left comfortably full or boxed up leftovers.

Yes, La Rustica is family-friendly: reviewers mention a kids menu (an 8‑year‑old enjoyed the spaghetti meatballs) and multiple guests say staff readily accommodate children, with picky kids eating well.

La Rustica feels warm and inviting, with cosy brickwork, warm lighting and a ‘Gather, Eat, Enjoy’ neon, a lively, celebratory dining room downstairs and a noticeably calmer upstairs/vaulted cellar area.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable and not formal; many guests visit La Rustica for birthdays and anniversaries, so you'll see a mix of relaxed and slightly dressed-up looks for celebrations.

La Rustica offers dining both downstairs and upstairs, a bar area (where guests sometimes wait for a table), and a vaulted cellar/basement-style dining space, the venue also accepts private parties.

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La Rustica

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Doncaster

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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