Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park
(201) 313-0802

Recent Reviews

Jackie Paulino

Husband and I went there for a date night on a Friday and we fully enjoyed our night. The live jazz music was what bought us here but the drinks and food were a definite plus. Service was on point. We plan on making this a regular date night spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Gaviria

My wife and I have come here on date night before. Recently, we brought our family who have also been here a few times. We have tried the seafood, multiple pasta dishes, and the steak - and all were delicious! Additionally, we highly recommend their old-fashioned lychee Martini - it's very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ed Garcia

A Caramba!! A hidden Gem in Cliffside park!! Awesome live Jazz with the Bass, drums, piano and Trumpet. The service was not 5 stars, hence 10 if there was the option. The sangria, the steak, the salmon, calamari! Speechless! Have to visit, live it to see it and tell it on your own words. This place is amazing! The service and food, obscenely beyond excellent! Great location to celebrate a birthday upscale class!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

nickisnotdead

It’s an okay restaurant. I went for Easter brunch and the restaurant was loud, hot, and crowded.First, I was served coffee in a giant soup mug, which dribbled on my shirt as it was already spilled into the saucer when it was as served to me. The coffee tasted instant as well.Then, the restaurant decided to blast lounge jazz inside, and show tunes outside, so we had to listen to two totally different songs being blasted at the same time. That, combined with multiple screaming demon children, made for a very unnerving environment.The food was okay, but the portions were TINY. I had two or three bites of salmon for $29. It was served on a wobbly wooden tray that teetered as I tried to cut my food.The wait staff was inattentive; they kept bringing more food as dirty dishes kept piling up on the table. We had to ask the waiter to remove the empty, dirty dishes as they were simply going to plop the entrees in the middle of all the dirty plates.Overall, this was a restaurant that was in over their heads. It’s very much a style-over-substance kind of establishment.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

Cesar Villamil

Excellent food and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tomahawk Steak, Charred Octopus, Salad, Rustica Salad

Carolyn Cuellar

Love the food and drinks. The jazz band gives the atmosphere the perfect vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Alpar Solyom

Great music; loved the live jazz. Great food. Great drinks. Good service. Awesome atmosphere. Been here a few times. Definitely coming back.

Michelle Villanueva

The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the food was delicious. Our server Rafael was very attentive and nice. I will definitely return and recommend this restaurant.Dietary restrictions: They have a variety of vegetables which I loved!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Grilled Branzino Filet or Whole, Salad

Erica Pate

Attempted to book private event based in Website information. As says "lounge can seat UP TO 25 people", I have 15. After not receiving a reply to an email sent on 3/5, I called on 3/8 and was not met with basic standard of customer service with clear communication based on their website. Iy was explained "we have a different set up now" as i was saying the website isnt clear, I was hung up on.Will happily take my party elsewhere.

Service: 1

Ellen Resnick

Absolutely adorable, great ambience, usually NJ places look old world and worn down, this was such a great surprise, that sooo much thought went into the style and decor, its has Italian feel of the 1930's but also so wel kept, very clean and stylish, the food was perfect, great wine list, also beautiful patio for summer dining, loved it so much we are going back this Saturday, also great music, and live music on Thursday thru week end, OUR NEW GO TO SPOT IN JERSEY

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Francisco Marrero

Visit this place for my wife birthday last SaturdayWhat an incredible experience. From the beginning to the end the service was so perfect , every single detail. The front desk girl , the waitress , food , the drinks. The music , the atmosphere an even the people sitting next to us. Can't wait to visit this place again. The waitress , a Mexican Gentleman , we forgot his name , escort us out to the door when leaving the restaurant. We go out a lot , almost every week , but this place is unique. Thanks to the whole staff. See you guys soo...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Foodie

Our 3rd time dining here... I live in Old Bridge but grew up in Fairview/Cliffside Park I love this restaurant Wonderful wait staff and terrific bartender... Can't wait to return Ed Dever

Zackary quero

Service is horrible drinks tasted like they didn’t have alcohol. Wouldn’t go back at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

yadiel diaz

Ridiculously overprice staff is rude. $90 for 4 alcoholic beverages which tasted watered down was charged extra for a large group of 4

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jesus Paula

Food was very good, service was very good, very classy place with nice music, i really recommend this place!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-0802