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Chef Nino Annunziata's Capri-rooted Italian room on Lucerne—veal chops, handmade pasta, and a seasonal summer close.
Rustico is the small Lucerne Italian that has been Nino’s since 2000—Capri cooking in a room that still feels like a neighborhood secret, even if it closes when he goes home for the summer.
Pros (synthesized themes)
- Capri family recipes and a tight, personal dining room
- Veal and pasta that regulars treat as a ritual
- Valet at the door
Cons (synthesized themes)
- Closes for summer (typically June through September)
- Compact room; book ahead in season
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