Rustica Brick Oven Cafe Menu
Welcome to Rustica Brick Oven Cafe, a delightful Italian eatery nestled in Garden City South, NY. This charming cafe showcases an irresistible pizza selection, all expertly crafted in a traditional brick oven. Rustica prides itself on a diverse menu, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Chicken Enthusiasts: Savor classics like Chicken Francese, featuring tender cutlets bathed in a zesty white wine lemon sauce.
- Seafood Lovers: Dive into Fried Calamari or Shrimp Parmigiana, each plate generously paired with flavorful sides.
- Vegetarian Options: Numerous choices cater to plant-based diets, ensuring everyone can indulge.
Whether you’re dining indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating, Rustica offers a warm and casual atmosphere, ideal for families or groups. With services like takeout, delivery, and catering, your culinary needs are always met. Take a bite of authentic Italian flavors, complemented by a selection of beer and homemade sangria. It's a feast for the senses!
Weekly Specials
SWEET POTATO SOUP
Puree of roasted sweet potato, onions and cinnamon with a touch of cream in a vegetable broth garnished cubes of fresh mozzarella and candied walnuts
LENTIL SOUP
Lentil soup with mixed vegetables, pasta and cilantro in a vegetable broth
BURRATA BRUSCHETTA
Homemade flatbread topped with burrata mozzarella, chopped vegetables, onions and pesto
ASPARAGI AL FORNO
Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto baked with fresh mozzarella in a bed of spinach
CHEFs PANINI
Spicy chicken breast, tomato, pesto and melted burrata mozzarella on a ciabatta bread served with fries
BLACK FETTUCCINE PORTOFINO
Linguine sauteed with fresh manila clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, capers, basil, green and black olives in a light tomato sauce
LINGUINE VERACI
Linguine sauteed with fresh manila clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, capers, basil, green and black olives in a light tomato sauce
ARROSTO DI POLLO
Roasted half chicken breast with domestic, portobello & porcini mushrooms and rosemary in a truffle cream sauce
SCALOPPINE PRINCIPESSA
Veal scaloppine topped with salami, asparagus, capers and melted fresh mozzarella in a butter lemon sauce
CHILEAN SEA BASS
Filet of Chilean sea bass broiled with garlic, lemon and white wine sauce served in a bed of squid ink (black) fettuccine and spinach
***NEW*** GF Chicken Parm with Side Penne
GLUTEN FREE Breaded Chicken with our homemade gluten free bread crumbs and Air Fried served with a side of gluten free penne
***NEW*** GF Shrimp Parm with Side Penne
GLUTEN FREE Breaded Shrimp with our homemade gluten free bread crumbs and Air Fried served with a side of gluten free penne
Fried Calamari
6 Fried Shrimp
6 Baked Clams Oreganata
Whole clams topped with bread crumbs in a white wine, lemon, garlic and oil.
6 Baked Clams Casino
Whole clams topped with bacon.
Mussels Marinara
Mussels Al Limone
Sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic and oil.
Fried Zucchini
Fritto Misto
Fried zucchini, eggplant and broccoli.
6 Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato
Served with roasted peppers, green and black olives and drizzled with basil infusion.
3 Fried Fresh Mozzarella in Carozza
2 Eggplant Rollatine
4 Chicken Fingers
Served with honey mustard.
Grilled Vegetables
Portobello mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini and asparagus with balsamic dressing.
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Baked Mozzarella
4 Rotellas
Imported prosciutto di parma wrapped with fresh mozzarella, arugula and roasted peppers.
Polenta Rustica
Polenta with homemade sweet sausage, mushrooms and extra virgin olive oil.
8 Buffalo Wings
Served with celery, carrot sticks and blue cheese.
2 Rice Balls
Meat or vegetable.
Mussels Picante
Spicy.
Buffalo Calamari
Spicy.
Stuffed Pepper
Crostini Classic
Fresh tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil and pesto.
3 Classic Crostini
Fresh tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil with a touch of olive oil with touch of pesto.
Three Garlic Knots
Stuffed Artichoke
Garlic, seasoned bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine sauce
Appetizers
Soups
Pasta Fagioli
White cannellini beans and pasta.
Minestrone Soup
French Onion Soup
Minestra Alla Genovese
Combination of mixed vegetables with pasta and a touch of pesto.
Stracciatella Alla Romana
Italian egg drop soup with spinach.
Chicken Soup
Celery, carrots, onions, zucchini, potatoes, shreds of chicken and ditalini pasta.
Tossed Salad
Caesar Salad
Tri-Colored Salad
Arugula, radicchio and endive.
Insalata Tuscana
White cannellini beans, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved Parmesan and croutons.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, olives and tomatoes.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, tomato, feta cheese, black and green olives, onions, green and red peppers with your choice of dressing.
Spinach Salad
Bacon, almonds and red onions. Served with a warm mushroom, spinach and balsamic vinegar sauce.
La Mela Salad
Mixed organic greens topped with granny apples, walnuts, dried cranberries and goat cheese.
Insalata Alla Rustica
Lettuce, arugula serve with a warm sauteed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes balsamic dressing.
Mango Salad
Mesculin, avocado, mango and tomato salsa.
Arancia Salad
Fennel, Oranges, Red Onions and Black Olives over Baby Arugula
Salads
8" Pizzas
8" Regular Pie
8" Margherita Pizza
Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San marzan plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
8" Marinara Pizza
No mozzarella.
8" Rustica Pizza
Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.
8" Quattro Stagioni
Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.
8" House Special Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.
8" Chicken and Tomato Pizza
Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.
8" BBQ Chicken Pizza
8" Buffalo Chicken Pizza
8" Penne Vodka Pizza
8" Capricciosa Pizza
Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.
8" Primavera Pizza
Mixed fresh vegetables
8" Arrabbiata Pizza
Spicy sauce and homemade sausage.
8" Baked Ziti Pie
8" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza
8" Patate and Fungi Pizza
Potato, mushroom and mozzarella.
8" Mozzarella Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
8" BLT Pizza
Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
8" Al Insalata Pizza
Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.
8" Bruschetta Pizza
8" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza
8" Chicken Marsala Pizza
8" Chicken Francese Pizza
8" Caesar Salad Pizza
8" Greek Salad Pizza
8" White Pizzas
12" Pizzas
12" Regular Pie
12" Margherita Pizza
Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San Marzano plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
12" Marinara Pizza
No Mozzarella
12" Rustica Pizza
Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.
12" Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.
12" House Special Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.
12" Chicken and Tomato Pizza
Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.
12" BBQ Chicken Pizza
12" Buffalo Chicken Pizza
12" Penne Vodka Pizza
12" Capricciosa Pizza
Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.
12" Arrabbiata
Spicy Homemade Sausage
12" Primavera Pizza
Mixed Fresh Vegetables
12" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza
12" Patate and Fungi Pizza
Potatoes, Mushrooms and Mozzarella
12" Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
12" BLT Pizza
Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
12" Al Insalata Pizza
Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.
12" Bruschetta Pizza
12" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza
12" Chicken Marsala Pizza
12" Chicken Francese Pizza
12" Baked Ziti Pizza
12" Caesar Salad Pizza
12" Greek Salad Pizza
17" Regular Pie
17" Margherita Pizza
Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San Marzano plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
17" Marinara Pizza
No Mozzarella
17" Rustica Pizza
Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.
17" Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.
17" House Special Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.
17" Chicken and Tomato Pizza
Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.
17" BBQ Chicken Pizza
17" Buffalo Chicken Pizza
17" Penne Vodka Pizza
17" Capricciosa Pizza
Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.
17" Arrabbiata
Spicy Homemade Sausage
17" Primavera Pizza
Mixed fresh vegetables
17" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza
17" Patate and Fungi Pizza
Potato, mushroom and mozzarella.
17" Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
17" BLT Pizza
Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
17" Al Insalata Pizza
Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.
17" Bruschetta Pizza
17" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza
17" Chicken Marsala Pizza
17" Chicken Francese Pizza
17" Baked Ziti Pizza
17" Caesar Salad Pizza
17' Greek Salad Pizza
17" Pizzas
Grandma and Sicilian Pizzas
8 Slice Sicilian Pie
8 Slice Grandma Pie
8 Slice Pesto Grandma Pie
4 Slice GLUTEN FREE Grandma Pie
4 Slices GLUTEN FREE Sicilian Pie
Pepperoni Roll
Chicken Roll
Chicken, sauce and mozzarella.
Buffalo Chicken Roll
Broccoli Rabe Roll
Sausage Roll
Sausage, onions, peppers, sauce and mozzarella.
Eggplant Roll
Fried eggplant, sauce and mozzarella.
Broccoli and Spinach Roll
Calzone with 1 Topping
Ham, sausage or meatball.
Pepperoni Pin Wheel
Buffalo Chicken Pin Wheel
Calzone
Baked fresh with ricotta and mozzarella.
BBQ Chicken Roll
Rolls and Calzones
Baked Pasta
Baked Ziti
Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese Ravioli with Baked Mozzarella
Homemade Gnocchi
Homemade Gnocchi with Baked Mozzerella
Stuffed Shells
Gluten Free Lasagna
Penne with Butter
Linguini Garlic and Oil
Linguini Garlic and Oil with Broccoli
Linguini Garlic and Oil with Spinach
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Penne Alla Vodka
Fettuccine Alfredo
Capellini Primavera
Fresh mixed vegetables in a wine sauce with a splash of fresh tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Onion, pancetta and egg in a Parmigiano cream sauce.
Penne Gamberetti
Shrimp sauteed in a pink sherry wine sauce.
Rigatoni Marinara
Linguini Bolognese
Meat sauce with a touch of cream.
Fusilli Al Pesto
With grilled chicken.
Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Fresh tomatoes and sausage in a spicy red sauce.
Fettucini Alla Romana
Prosciutto di parma and peas in a cream sauce.
Farfalle Calabrese
Bow tie pasta topped with sausage and broccoli rabe.
Penne Madeira*
Tossed with chicken, fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes sauteed in a brown Madeira wine sauce.
Farfalle Fiorite
Bow tie pasta tossed with broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a light garlic and oil brodino.
Penne Melenzana
Fresh mozzarella and cubed eggplant sauteed in a fresh plum tomato sauce.
Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe
Rigatoni Florentina
Chicken, spinach and mozzarella tossed in a creamy pink sauce.
Liguini with Clam Sauce
Spaghetti Marechiara
Shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in a light marinara sauce.
Linguini Con Cozze
Mussels sauteed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil with choice of white or light marinara.
Risotto Alla Pescatore
Traditional arborio rice, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, sole and salmon.
Spagetti with Meatballs
Risotto Primavera
Traditional Arborio Risotto, fresh primavera vegetables
Pasta
Eggplant Entrees
Eggplant Rollatini
Battered-dipped, rolled and stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella, then topped with melted mozzarella in a tomato sauce. Serve with your choice of side.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Francese
Egg-battered sauteed tender cutlets made with a white wine lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Semi-Freddo
Fried cutlets topped with garden tomatoes, red onions and arugula. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed tender cutlets made with a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Sorrentino
Sauted with butter and shallots in a light brown sauce topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Primavera
Grilled chicken (no sauce) over vegetable primavera. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Picata
Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Entrees
Veal Entrees
Veal Francese
Egg-battered sauteed tender cutlets made with a white wine lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Veal Parmigiana
Served with your choice of side.
Veal Semi-Freddo
Fried cutlets topped with garden tomatoes, red onions and arugula. Served with your choice of side.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed tender cutlets made with a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. ServeD with your choice of side.
Veal Sorrentino
Sauteed with butter and shallots in a light brown sauce topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.
Veal Picata
Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Fried Calamari Entree
Served with your choice of side.
Calamari Marinara Entree
Served with your choice of side.
Shrimp Parmigiana Entree
Served with your choice of side.
Shrimp Francese
Served with your choice of side.
Shrimp Oreganata Entree
Baked in lemon, white wine, garlic and oil, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. Served with your choice of side.
Filet of Sole Oreganata
Broiled with bread crumbs and butter in a wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Salmon
Served with your choice of side.
Salmon Piccata
Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Frittura Di Pesce
Calamari, shrimp, sole, salmon, eggplant, zucchini and broccoli with side of spicy marinara. Served with your choice of side.
Zupp Di Pesce
Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, sole and salmon in a light tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Filet Sole Francese
Filet of Sole Livornese
Mussels Marinara Entree
Seafood Entrees
Side Dishes
Sauteed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed Escarole and Beans
Sauteed Primavera Vegetables
Fried Eggplant Cutlet (2 Slices)
Grilled Chicken Cutlet (2 Slices)
Fried Chicken Cutlet (2 Slices)
3 Meatballs
Hot Sausage
Sweet Sausage
Pasta
Served with your choice of sauce.
Rustic Potatoes
Steak cut seasoned with rosemary, garlic and olive oil then roasted.
2 oz. Ricotta
2 oz. Grated Cheese
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Side Of Sauce
Grilled Shrimp (6pcs)
Italian Cold Cut Hero
Salami, ham, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato with side of dressing.
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
Meatball Parmigiana Hero
Chicken Parmigiana Hero
Grilled Chicken Hero
With fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers.
Fried Chicken Cutlet Hero
With lettuce and tomatoes.
Grilled Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Hero
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Hero
Chicken Caesar Hero
Fried or grilled with lettuce & Caesar dressing.
Veal Parmigiana Hero
Shrimp Parmigiana Hero
Sausage Parmigiana Hero
Sausage and Peppers Hero
Potatoes and Egg Hero
Pepper, Onions and Eggs Hero
Potatoes, Pepper, Onions and Egg Hero
Sausage & Peppers Parmigiana Hero
Heros
Panini
Grilled Chicken Panini
Homemade Panini Bread with Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Lettuce and Tomato
Prosciutto Panini
our homemade panini bread, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato
Vegetable Panini
our homemade panini bread, grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella
Rustica Panini
our homemade panini bread, grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella
Kid's Penne Con Burro
Pasta with butter.
Kid's Cheese Ravioli
Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Kid's Chicken Fingers and Fries
Kid's Mozzarella Sticks and Fries
Children Menu
Desserts
12" Gluten Free Nutella Pizza
Nutella Pizza
Nutella Calzone
Cannoli
Cheese Cake
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Brownie Alla Mode
Blondie Alla Mode
Gelato Affogato
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.
Oreo Cheesecake
Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Home Made Cherry Cake
Very Yummy