The rustic French fare runs about $45 a person with wine but without tax or tip.

Lunch is a more tranquil time, and the rustic fare is unfailingly good.

Lucky's featured much of the same wood-grilled rustic fare but in a more spacious setting.

The glass-fronted contemporary dining room gives scant hint of the rustic fare within.

The reason is simple: unfailingly good rustic Italian fare at reasonable prices by uptown standards.

For rustic Italian fare and perfect pasta, head to Quince (415 775 8500, www.quincerestaurant.com).

Starting with the rustic fare, one should not miss his version of boeuf aux carottes, or beef stew with carrots.

The menu emphasizes the cooking of Apulia, rustic Italian fare with big flavors.

The kitchen strives to serve authentic rustic fare, and when it succeeds the results are rewarding.

L'Archivolto (0 495 731758) offers tasty rustic fare in eclectic surroundings - think mad collector's front room; main courses from £8.