Pasta Rustica - Melbourne

On a street full of Italian restaurants, it is hard to pick one so let Yelp help guide your way.

I don't eat a lot of Italian but when I do, I go to Lygon Street! Pasta Rustica is definitely one of many "generally" good Italian places doing the same ol'

Owner was very nice, and the waiters were accommodating! Spoke with the owner who was from Italy and he was very personable.

The calamari rings were fresh and delicious. Our main was Linguini Marinara which was cooked after we finished the entree and minestrone soup. In the main, the scallops, calamari strips and prawns were very good but the mussels were a bit tiny. Wood fireplace and nice deco makes a good atmosphere.

Busy restaurant. We had 13 people. Think it was the owner who waited on us. Gave us first round of drinks, obviously didn't hear my request for a second round as they never came and no one asked us again in the 3hrs our group was there. No one came near us after meals were delivered and no offer of dessert. Bill handed to us instead as they cleared our plates after a long time. Pasta was good but steak not so great. Good setting but the lack of drinks & service was a problem. Waiters too busy to even get their attention.