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A Great place for brunch and coffee - the baba ganoush w poached eggs and halloumi was sensational! Such care in balancing the eggplant with the spice…
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Really great friendly service. Great large menu with a good assortment of brunch and lunch options. Ordered the zucchini fritters and I probably would…
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Rustica are back open today and as tempting as it was to grab some delectable treat I only took a coffee on this occasion. A good coffee for sure and …
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Rustica is open for Bakery and Café. Rustica serves Bakery, Coffee and Tea and Cafe Food dishes.Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!
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10 Reviews on “Rustica”
Rustica is the perfect place for brunch. I loved their refreshing matcha panna cotta. The pear was delicious as well. It was a perfect dish for a very hot day in Melbourne. Service was good, but please note the kitchen can close quite early but that might have been because it was after Christmas.
We came for breakfast on New Years Eve with the family. Very tasty and well presented dishes. Coffee was decent and staff were lovely. Quite a small space, but lots of windows and light. Wed come again.
4.5
Came for a brunch sesh with the girls and enjoyed it a lot. I got the lobster benedict which was really tasty and I enjoyed the brioche bun. The coffee was also quite good and service was quick and efficient. Im a bigger fan of the Fitzroy branch though, although Hawthorn is closer to me! Thanks for having us Rustica.
Great menu and nice service the place isnt huge but is well laid out with nice decor. We had the fritters with bacon which were done like waffles. Also had the lamb roll and OMG so good. All the dishes on the menu sounded lovely so all I can say is well be back. PS I got the almond croissant to go and it was freaking good. Worth checking out their pastries
Really enjoyed the brunch food and service! The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The sweet potato smash was delicious! My friend had the smashed avo and enjoyed it a lot.
Brunch place serving decent coffee and food. The portion is quite big which is always a bonus when you’re paying so much for brunch food nowadays. Sauteed greens were cooked nicely although missed a bit of seasoning. The corn fritters were shaped like waffles and very light to eat. They sell bread and cakes too.
Rustica Hawthorn has a lovely little interior, giving off a warm, welcoming vibe. My partner and I ordered the Slow Roasted Lamb Baguette and Lobster Benny. The lamb was immaculately cooked and paired with caramelised onion and crusty bread, it is a must have dish if you are visiting any of Melbourne’s Rusticas. Paired with a small side salad, it was a very filling and satisfying meal, and I couldnt have enjoyed it more!
The Lobster Benny smelled a bit off when it arrived and unfortunately, its scent took away from our enjoyment. The soft, sweet bread and delightful hollandaise sauce helped cover the lobster up to an extent. Unfortunately the yolks of the poached eggs were a little over cooked and not runny at all. Having visited other Rusticas many times, I found this dish to be an anomaly amongst some stellar meals. Not the best lobster benny Ive tasted, although I did appreciate the quantity that was given.
The summer loving juice was refreshing and cold, and just what we needed to go with our meaty rolls- a perfect summer drink, although slightly on the pricier side.
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