La Rustica

• Cuisine(s): Italian
  Hours: Sun, Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm
  Price: $ $
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  Features: Catering, Delivery, Family Style, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Water View, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Dinner
• Alcohol: Full bar
  Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
  Parking: Free, Street

Description

Located a fair distance from the bustle of Alki Point, La Rustica isn't the sort of restaurant you're likely to just happen upon, unless you just happen to be taking a leisurely, aimless drive along the beach's sleepy residential side. But by all means do, if only for the opportunity to scarf down basket after basket of free, (usually) freshly baked focaccia before dinner at this intimate, family-run Italian restaurant. Even the menu items that cost money offer tremendous value—mouthwatering dishes like the sausage and saffron risotto can be had in the $15 range. And waiting isn't even a drag (they take no reservations for parties of fewer than six); there's a cave-like back waiting area where cocktails and wine can be proffered. But they really should turn it into a focaccia bar, for the sake of serious freeloaders.