La Rustica - on Magnolia

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Dinner
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
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This Italian eatery offers a gluten-free bolognese with great flavor and generous portions, making it a standout choice for those with gluten sensitivities. The cozy outdoor patio with heaters and a fire pit provides a comfortable setting ideal for families managing dietary needs. Despite a busy atmosphere, the attentive service ensures a pleasant dining experience, while the warm, authentic charm and beautifully curated decor create a welcoming environment for guests seeking safe and flavorful gluten-free options.
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Some risk of cross-contamination

Trained staff
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Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted, allowing for walk-in dining at any time.

2

The gluten-free pasta is often unavailable during peak hours, so check ahead.

3

High chairs are not available, which may be a concern for families.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks and appetizers from 4-6 PM on weekdays.

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Expect a lively atmosphere, especially during weekend evenings.

315 N Magnolia St, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
2.4km

People are saying

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We made a reservation and needed a high chair but came to find out they don’t have high chairs… which was interesting. Not sure if that’s because they don’t “encourage” children coming, but at that point we had to decide if we were going to be able to stay. We were going to make it work since it had been a long day and we had 2 kids under 5 that were hungry and cranky. We asked if there was a table outside because they originally were gonna seat us right in the center of the restaurant and we did NOT want to disturb the guests around us. Thankfully they were kind enough to let us get a table outside on their beautiful patio. They even had someone come turn the heat lamps on which they totally didn’t have to because it was so nice out. Once we finally got settled in, our server came to greet us and tell us about the specials. She was very nice. I ordered a bottle of wine and when she came to present it, she told me that she was not confident or comfortable with opening the wine and was struggling. I offered to open it for her. I’m only sharing this part because as a food and beverage manager it is essential that my staff knows how to properly open wine bottles for guests, especially those who are spending a money on a decent bottle of wine. But I wasn’t upset, I just think that should be something that is reconsidered for servers in their training. If she didn’t, then someone else should’ve assisted her. I think if it was someone else dining in that would’ve been off putting. However, she was honest and patient and I appreciated that. As for the food, we enjoyed everything. My husband has severe celiac and it was communicated to us what he could have and he thoroughly enjoyed the bolognese. We had an assortment of entrees that all had great flavor and went great with the Italian wine we had. They were not shy on portions at all and we had plenty of food to take home. The creme brûlée was delicious and our server was attentive. Overall we had a great experience and being outside was super clutch with the kiddos.
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I bought all three of my adult children's families gift certificates for Christmas to this restaurant. The first family and I went last Saturday evening. Our reservations were for 7, and they were very busy. My very young granddaughters were very excited about eating in one of the bubbles because they thought it looked like someplace Cinderella would eat. Unfortunately, my daughter wasn't aware of the difference between the covered porch and the bubbles and booked the wrong thing. When we arrived and saw where we were seated the girls were heartbroken and had instantly lost their appetite. I went inside and talked to Mariana, who was so kind and understanding. We ended up waiting for a bit, but were able to squeak all five of us into one of the small bubbles. The excitement on my granddaughter's faces was priceless! From that point on, the night just got better and better. Words can really not express how fabulous both our service and food was. I would have never believed that with a restaurant being as busy as they were that both food and service could be a 10! I am now so excited for both of the other families to use their gift certificates. My daughter told her little ones, not to worry, because they would definitely be coming back to eat in one of Cinderella's bubbles again! Thank you La Rustica, the family that owns it, and especially Mariana. We will see you all again soon! PS... I would be remiss if I didn't mention the one thing that did cause a bit of frustration. One of the reasons I purchased the gift certificate for this particular family was that I was told that they had gluten-free pasta. My son-in-law was so excited to eat a gluten-free meal that he would really enjoy. I can understand if by 9:00 in the evening the gluten-free option was gone, but at 7:00 I was quite surprised when we found out that there was no gluten-free pasta available. I really feel the kitchen should make sure that there is enough gluten-free options if they're going to advertise that they have it. That being said, my son-in-law decided that he was not going to let a severe allergy deter him and he did have the best meal he's had in over a year. Unfortunately, he paid a very big price for it that evening and for the next several days.