17th September 2008
The best Italian feed in Aberdeen?
We took the brave step of trying this restaurant for the first time on New Year's Eve, that bastion of dreadful conveyer belt food, with the in-laws.
No such complaints at Rustico. The food was a little slow to come out, but the bread basket with olive oil, pesto and vinaigrette dips staved off the hunger.
When our meal finally arrived it was worth the wait. The bruschetta was perfection, and the parma ham and melon tasty and well-balanced. The pizza was "proper Italian" with a thin base that was crisp without being overdone. The one member of our party who had opted for a pasta main course was impressed by the blend of flavours in the dish.
The restaurant sports a pretty decent wine list too. The limoncello to finish (courtesy of the house) was a very nice touch.....
The service was superb start to finish. Despite the fact that we were four of very many hungry people being catered for that night, we felt that no request was too much trouble for our charming waiter.
And not too pricy either, to my delight. Whether this restaurant or Ciao Napoli is the best Italian in Aberdeen is a hotly debated topic among Italian food lovers in the north east, but our New Year's Eve feast with Rustico will prove hard for CN to beat....
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