What to order at Rustico Basel

Must order
A fresh pasta special off the daily menu, or a stone-oven pizza to share.
Editor tip
The lunch menu runs 12:00 to 16:00 with a starter and a drink bundled into the main.
CuisineItalian
Price$$
NeighborhoodOld North
HoursDaily 12:00-00:00
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Address: Basel Street 42, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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