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Specialties
Located in downtown Kalamazoo at 236 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Rustica specializes in rustic European cuisine using local farmers and vendors whenever possible. With an emphasis on fresh, sustainable and local products, Rustica blends influences from France, Italy, Spain and other European countries with regional Michigan fare. Chef Chris Kidd brings his CIA (Culinary Institute of America) training to the table and produces some of the most compelling cuisine available in Michigan. The food at Rustica is simple, fresh, and delicious.
History
Established in 2009.
The feel of Rustica is cozy, comfortable and casual. The tables are close together, the kitchen is in the center of the dining room and the space is alive with activity every night. We don’t aspire to be, nor pretend to be, a «special occasion only» restaurant… we want to be your «every occasion» restaurant. Rustica is a local eatery, run by Kalamazoo restaurateurs, with our local clientele as the heart and soul of our concept.
Meet the Business Owner
Bill W.
Business Owner
Along with partners Saad Mandwee and his brother Habib Mandwee, the 3 owners of Rustica have over 75 years of restaurant and wine experience between them. Bill works the floor each night and Saad helps with the wines primarily on weekend nights. Bill and Saad are true hands-on owners pictured here with Food Network celebrity Alton Brown.