Vista Mall Restaurant called "Rustika" has existed for some time now but it was only recently that we took notice and tried their food.
Unless you enter the premises, you may not notice the cozy interiors and eclectic surroundings.
The couch was comfortable and seemed familiar. But first, we tried the food. The restaurant serves Thai and Vietnamese dishes plus pasta and pizza.
They also share the space with Dumbo for smoked meats.
We were pleasantly surprised with our first bite and found the chicken barbecue to be tender, succulent, and delicious.
After chatting with the servers, we eventually discovered that Rustika was managed by Ica Sebastian who is known for her Voila Restaurant in Tagaytay. It was at this point that we realized that the interiors of both restaurants were similar, including the cuisine.
Vietnamese fried spring rolls with pork and vermicelli noodles.
We particularly enjoyed the seafood lover's pizza. It included shrimp and salmon pieces.
On some weekends, the restaurant offers pizza and pasta buffet. We have yet to try that one, if we can still catch it.