Osteria Rusticana - Menu

This is a true hidden gem! Everything on their menu was so fresh and delicious! Definitely try the saffron rice balls as an appetizer. The waitstaff was also very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back!

Took a while to get service but they were short staffed. Very friendly server named Tylisha! The food was of mixed portion sizes but was generally good. They kept the bread coming and it ended up being a good experience.

Osteria Rusticana is one of my favorite small Italian restaurants in Chicago. The meatball appetizer comes with a generous serving of tomato sauce, and dishes like linguine frutti di mare and ragu are consistently fantastic. View menu

Honestly only reason I'm giving it two stars was the service. Which was great. Got the risotto which was under cooked. Would not recommend unless you want to be in the bathroom minutes later. Overall, will not come back. Disappointed to say the least.

It's ok, but a step or two behind the other Italian spots on Division. Prices are decent and the wait staff was great, but the pastas were lacking in flavor. Nothing special about the drinks or wine. I wasn't disappointed but also don't think I'll go back.

My family and I really enjoyed this restaurant at first; the food was excellent. However, I'm not sure what went wrong, but it has noticeably declined. I gave it three chances to see if I had just visited on an off day, but unfortunately, each visit was disappointing. It’s sad to say that I won’t be returning. The only reason I don’t give a star rating is that everything else, especially the service, was truly outstanding. View menu

Stopped in for a smooth glass of Chianti that didn't disappoint. The kitchen is open as you walk by and you can see everything being handmade. There was one server running all the outside tables and the inside and was extremely attentive and kind. His name was Chris . We came 10 minutes before closing and he didn't seem to mind at all which we were appreciative of. The pastas are to die for. The chef gave us a complimentary tiramisu in a mason jar which was just the right portion size and a nice presentation! Don't miss this spot !

I started with one of their house-made sodas, which was both sweet and refreshing. The olive oil served with the bread was of high quality. For my appetizer, I chose the meatballs, which were excellent. I also tried the pistachio and shrimp pasta, a uniquely delicious dish that you won't easily find elsewhere—fantastic! My server was kind and genuinely enthusiastic about the food, and the other staff members ensured my water was always filled and took care of the dishes and glassware. This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time, and I hope to return soon!

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this spot. He got the Tagliatelle Rusticana and I got the Paccheri in Salsa di Pistacchio. The Tagliatelle is a simple noodle but very hard to cook properly but Osteria definitely accomplished the feat. A lot of times, the noodles will clump together but they were cooked perfectly and brought him back to his Italian roots. The sauce was savory and the sausage cut through, all brought together with the delicious cherry tomatoes. As for the Paccheri in Salsa di Pistacchio, this was the most unique pasta dish I've ever gotten. The sweet, nutty pistachio sauce was phenomenal, and the buttery prawns mixed with the tomatoes and cucumber made it my favorite dish I'v... View menu