La Rustica Italian Kitchen — Restaurant in Doncaster

Amazing food, even better service. Visited this restaurant for my dad’s birthday, along with 8 of my family. The restaurant was very busy, and it was only a Tuesday evening (which I think is usually a good sign). 2 of the party were small children, one with allergies to oats, milk, soy etc. Our waitress Maria had complete knowledge of the menu and went out of her way to organise vegan ingredients (without oats) were purchased from a store nearby so my nephew could enjoy a meal (and the 2.5 year old ate his entire pizza). This was just one display of how brilliant Maria was. She was quick to organise our tables drinks and deliver them, gave us time to explore the menu and took our orders in perfect time, there wasn’t a single moment we felt rushed or forgotten, exemplary service and intuition from Maria. I can’t remember the last time I received such perfect service from start to finish. She has great humour, is smiley, happy, approachable and knowledgeable, a total asset to the restaurant. The other waitress and mixologist/bar man were also entirely lovely and gave great service (didn’t catch their names). The food was delicious, good portion sizes, lovely and flavoursome and it’s clear a lot of love and time goes into making, designing and presenting the dishes. Really great Italian menu, which has options for everyone, and doesn’t overdo it with a silly amount of linguine and pasta choices (just the right amount of diverse options). Atmosphere is great too, and upstairs and a downstairs, with decor that feels very authentically Italian, and music playing at the right volume (which is where so many go wrong, when it’s so loud you can’t have conversations). It’s a must visit, can’t wait to go back! The best customer service and incredible food! Couldn’t fault a...

La Rustica on Nether Hall Road in Doncaster is a little gem for Italian food lovers. The menu is packed with Mediterranean dishes that feel both classic and a bit modern, and everything’s made with fresh, quality ingredients. They’ve even got options for gluten-free and vegetarian diners, so everyone’s covered.

The vibe here is super relaxed but still feels special. There’s a cool split-level setup with a bar upstairs, perfect if you want to grab a drink before diving into the food. Downstairs, it’s all rustic charm with a cosy brick cellar setting that makes it feel like a real authentic Italian spot.

What really stands out is the service. The staff are so welcoming and go out of their way to make you feel at home. If you’re celebrating something, they’ll make it extra special—think decorated tables and even singing you a birthday tune if you’re into that sort of thing.

The food? Top-notch. From the pasta to the mains, everything’s bursting with flavour. Add to that the warm atmosphere and reasonable prices, and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Whether it’s a casual night out or a special occasion, La Rustica is definitely worth a visit. You’ll leave...

I’m not sure if we caught them on a bad day, but was sadly not impressed with the restaurant or food at all!

We had the sharing antipasti board for starter, which consisted of a couple pieces of cheap meat, including regular packet ham, and one slither of mozzarella on top of a huge pile of shredded lettuce, alongside a couple of pieces of stale bread. We also shared the prawns, which were okay and probably the nicest part of the whole meal.

I had the lamb shank for main which was merely okay. The gravy resembled KFC gravy which was confusing for the dish. It did not come with any vegetables and so I had to order these separately bringing the total price of the dish to £31, which considering the quality seems overpriced.

My partner had the slow cooked beef tagliatelle. The sauce was nice but the chunks of meat resembled tinned meat.

There was multiple tables around us filled with teenagers in tracksuits and sliders which didn’t particularly fit the authentic Italian vibe.

The staff were friendly and service was okay, however, there seemed to be an excess of staff loitering around for the amount of tables that are...