Cucina Rustica

There are two restaurants that are colocated, Cucina Rustica and La Pizzeria. Both are great in their own right. Cucina Rustica is great for authentic Italian dining. La Pizzeria is great for, well, pizza and casual dining in a Sports Bar (yes, there is a bar) atmosphere.

This place is great for being in the middle of Blue Ridge. Actually it’s amazing! They close early and no bar, only downfall but the food and service is great!

When in the area you MUST try this Italian Gem! From the moment you walk in the door you are treated like royalty. The food is amazing and the server was excellent.

As I sit and eat my dinner alone and slowly. I enjoy the nice atmosphere by candlelight and beautiful Italian music. I drown out all the conversations around me. My waitress is very nice and very attentive without being too intrusive of my dining experience. Perfecto ! I did hear one gentleman speak of two dishes I did not try but sounded good wS the Veal Rustico and the Grouper sambucco. They are raving over the flavors of both and keep uuuuhhhmmmming! Lol! They ate every bite I hear.
My meal was the Classico wood fire oven pizza. Just cheeses. It’s got a nice crunch and thin crust. Good flavors with the taste of the wood in the bread. This is my love! Smokey woodsy flavors! My special ravioli is nice. It’s a buffalo mozzarella and spinach ravioli with a tomato cream sauce. I was told the pasta is not from scratch but all sauces are. So that’s why I took away one star. I love great home made pasta. It was nice and creamy with a slight tooth to the pasta. Overall a good dish. But I must stop so I have room for the good wood fire pizza. Ill definatelly be back!

Warm and cozy atmosphere. We took our pizza to go, but would like to stay next time. The pizza was good and the garlic knots were good. The knots need to be eaten hot or they get chewy. Good sauce and crust!