Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

4.6(2,026)

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Location & Hours

Address

849 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:30 PM

Monday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(805) 541-9922

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About Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

Quaint Italian restaurant serving familiar fare, including pizza from a wood-burning oven.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 15, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 2,026 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Tran Nguyen

a week ago

It was worth the hype honestly. The food was fantastic. That bread with the garlic in the olive oil dip is honestly a genius move of getting garlic bread without the need to bake it lol. While my Spag...

Amaldev Devadas

5 months ago

Visited this restaurant after finding it highly rated, and I’m glad to say it didn’t disappoint. This Italian spot offers a lovely dining ambiance, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The only...

Matt McMahon

a month ago

Absolutely All Around Amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! *Don't skip the Beet Salad! And save room for dessert or gelato on the way out the door. Hands down - Best thin crust pizza...

Andrew Alcones

3 months ago

Came in on a Monday and waited about an hour to be seated, which is what the hostess estimated. The bread and olive oil/vinegar dip was the highlight of the meal. Started with the brussels which were...

Devan Dempsey

a week ago

It never disappoints! My go-to is the organic half-chicken or pizza. You can't go wrong with any pasta; the appetizers complement the experience in every way. I recommend adding the Kobe burger to the...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a highly satisfying dining experience with an average rating leaning towards excellent. Customers consistently express enjoyment and satisfaction with their visits.

Customer Favorites

The pizza (especially thin crust) and bread with olive oil/garlic dip are highly praised customer favorites. Pasta dishes, particularly the Tortellini Giuseppe, are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers a lovely dining ambiance and the staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is suitable for both casual meals and dinner dates.

Value & Quality

The food quality is generally high, with flavorful sauces and well-prepared dishes being noted. The bread service is often mentioned as a nice touch and a highlight of the meal.

Areas for Improvement

Parking can be difficult to find during peak hours. Inconsistent execution of some dishes, like overcooked chicken in the Alfredo, was mentioned in one review.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the quality of the pizza and pasta dishes. There's also a recurring positive sentiment regarding the bread with olive oil and garlic dip.