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Rustique Bistro

216 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611-1944
970-925-2555
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Ranked #14 of 156 restaurants in Aspen
Price range: S$38 - S$100
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Description: Rustique is the hot new Aspen bistro that everyone is talking about. Gourmet Magazine has praised the 'Grandmother Cuisine' on the menu, featuring genuine Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Roasted Sea Bass and Braised Short Ribs. Regulars call just to ask about the Weird Dish of the Night, and cheese aficionados regale themselves with the seven or more varieties of cheese, accompanied by piping hot bread fresh out of the brick oven. The traditional desserts evoke the feeling of dining in a romantic country inn on a back road in Provence. Fresh fruit tarts, profiteroles with homemade ice cream and chocolate sauce, and a sinful creme brulee are but a few of your delectable choices.
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Norway, Maine
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41 reviews 41 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We stopped by for a light dinner.... It was a bit disappointing. The food was okay - nothing special. The service was disappointing. The waitress and the hostess both were not friendly. I felt like we were putting them out by being there. I would not go back... There are many more places in Aspen who I am sure would... More

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Pueblo West, Colorado
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179 reviews 179 reviews
122 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My husband and I ate here on Saturday, 5/25/13. We had reservations at 6 PM. The restaurant was nearly empty at the time but we were seated next to a party of 6. I asked to move to another table in the corner but the waitress said it was reserved. I did notice all the corner tables were taken by... More

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Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We were in Aspen for a lacrosse tournament in the off season which also was Mother's Day weekend. The food was excellent. I had an appetizer and salad as I was not hungry enough for the 2 course prix fixe dinner options. The escargot was good (maybe a tad bit overcooked) and my salad was delicious. My husband order the... More

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NYC
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Just love this place, my go to place in Aspen. I've only ever sat at the bar, the food is amazing. When my girlfriend visits we always go there, when I celebrated 70 days on the mountain this season I went there. Again, sit at the bar. For me the go to stuff is, the hangar steak and the burger.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Rustique was recommended to me by a local I met while in the airport. I sat at the bar and Steve, the bartender, was very friendly even though he was very busy. The food was amazing - highly recommend the Truffle Mac & Cheese! It's not your everyday Mac & Cheese. If you find yourself in Aspen, get thee to... More

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Toronto, Canada
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29 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We did not have a reservation and were able to get a seat at a lovely table in the bar area. The place filled up soon after our arrival. The wine list is excellent. We each ordered the soup du jour, which was supposed to be a red pepper and fennel puree. It was not a puree, but had chunks... More

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chicago
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69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This is an exceedingly comfortable place to dine. The food is upscale French brasserie, well prepared and tasty. There is a wide range of offerings, not just steak and frites. The dining room is spacious and the smaller bar area offers bargain food offerings.

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NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

8 of us had dinner - 2 families which include 4 teens. The menu had great options for all. If you love cheese - you will have PLENTY of options. Great country french fare. Highlights from the meal - warm crusty bread, truffle oil french fries, onion soup gratinee, risotto with pork, cheese soufflé, duck, banana's foster. The only so/so... More

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Winchester, Massachusetts
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6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We have been going to RB for years. The food is reliably good. The wine list has some very nice bottles on it too. The truffle fries are unsurpassed. It is always full (not true of all Aspen restaurants these days). A reliable choice.

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Andover, Massachusetts
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The bar menu was awesome and the steak au poivre hit the spot. Compliment that with a nice red and you can't go wrong.

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