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

$9.95

LENTIL SOUP

Lentil soup with mixed vegetables, pasta and cilantro in a vegetable broth

$9.95

BURRATA BRUSCHETTA

Homemade flatbread topped with burrata mozzarella, chopped vegetables, onions and pesto

$22.95

ASPARAGI AL FORNO

Asparagus wrapped with prosciutto baked with fresh mozzarella in a bed of spinach

$24.95

CHEFs PANINI

Spicy chicken breast, tomato, pesto and melted burrata mozzarella on a ciabatta bread served with fries

$24.95

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

$24.95

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

$24.95

ARROSTO DI POLLO

Roasted half chicken breast with domestic, portobello & porcini mushrooms and rosemary in a truffle cream sauce

$25.95

SCALOPPINE PRINCIPESSA

Veal scaloppine topped with salami, asparagus, capers and melted fresh mozzarella in a butter lemon sauce

$27.95

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

$39.95

***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

$29.95

***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

$29.95

Fried Calamari

$17.95

6 Fried Shrimp

$17.95

6 Baked Clams Oreganata

Whole clams topped with bread crumbs in a white wine, lemon, garlic and oil.

$17.95

6 Baked Clams Casino

Whole clams topped with bacon.

$18.95

Mussels Marinara

$16.95

Mussels Al Limone

Sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic and oil.

$16.95

Fried Zucchini

$14.95

Fritto Misto

Fried zucchini, eggplant and broccoli.

$11.95

6 Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

$16.95

Homemade Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato

Served with roasted peppers, green and black olives and drizzled with basil infusion.

$17.95

3 Fried Fresh Mozzarella in Carozza

$17.95

2 Eggplant Rollatine

$17.95

4 Chicken Fingers

Served with honey mustard.

$14.95

Grilled Vegetables

Portobello mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini and asparagus with balsamic dressing.

$18.95

Garlic Bread

$7.00

Garlic Bread with Baked Mozzarella

$8.00

4 Rotellas

Imported prosciutto di parma wrapped with fresh mozzarella, arugula and roasted peppers.

$17.95

Polenta Rustica

Polenta with homemade sweet sausage, mushrooms and extra virgin olive oil.

$17.95

8 Buffalo Wings

Served with celery, carrot sticks and blue cheese.

$17.95

2 Rice Balls

Meat or vegetable.

$13.95

Mussels Picante

Spicy.

$16.95

Buffalo Calamari

Spicy.

$18.95

Stuffed Pepper

$17.95

Crostini Classic

Fresh tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, olive oil and pesto.

$6.00

3 Classic Crostini

Fresh tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil with a touch of olive oil with touch of pesto.

$13.95

Three Garlic Knots

$3.84

Stuffed Artichoke

Garlic, seasoned bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine sauce

$17.95

Appetizers

Soups

Pasta Fagioli

White cannellini beans and pasta.

$9.50

Minestrone Soup

$9.50

French Onion Soup

$9.50

Minestra Alla Genovese

Combination of mixed vegetables with pasta and a touch of pesto.

$9.50

Stracciatella Alla Romana

Italian egg drop soup with spinach.

$9.50

Chicken Soup

Celery, carrots, onions, zucchini, potatoes, shreds of chicken and ditalini pasta.

$9.50

Tossed Salad

$12.95

Caesar Salad

$12.95

Tri-Colored Salad

Arugula, radicchio and endive.

$14.95

Insalata Tuscana

White cannellini beans, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved Parmesan and croutons.

$17.95

Caprese Salad

Fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, olives and tomatoes.

$17.95

Greek Salad

Lettuce, tomato, feta cheese, black and green olives, onions, green and red peppers with your choice of dressing.

$17.95

Spinach Salad

Bacon, almonds and red onions. Served with a warm mushroom, spinach and balsamic vinegar sauce.

$17.95

La Mela Salad

Mixed organic greens topped with granny apples, walnuts, dried cranberries and goat cheese.

$17.95

Insalata Alla Rustica

Lettuce, arugula serve with a warm sauteed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes balsamic dressing.

$17.95

Mango Salad

Mesculin, avocado, mango and tomato salsa.

$17.95

Arancia Salad

Fennel, Oranges, Red Onions and Black Olives over Baby Arugula

$17.95

Salads

8" Pizzas

8" Regular Pie

$8.95

8" Margherita Pizza

Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San marzan plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.

$10.95

8" Marinara Pizza

No mozzarella.

$9.95

8" Rustica Pizza

Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.

$13.95

8" Quattro Stagioni

Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.

$13.95

8" House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.

$13.95

8" Chicken and Tomato Pizza

Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.

$13.95

8" BBQ Chicken Pizza

$13.95

8" Buffalo Chicken Pizza

$13.95

8" Penne Vodka Pizza

$13.95

8" Capricciosa Pizza

Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.

$13.95

8" Primavera Pizza

Mixed fresh vegetables

$13.95

8" Arrabbiata Pizza

Spicy sauce and homemade sausage.

$13.95

8" Baked Ziti Pie

$13.95

8" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza

$13.95

8" Patate and Fungi Pizza

Potato, mushroom and mozzarella.

$13.95

8" Mozzarella Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

$13.95

8" BLT Pizza

Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

$13.95

8" Al Insalata Pizza

Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.

$13.95

8" Bruschetta Pizza

$13.95

8" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza

$13.95

8" Chicken Marsala Pizza

$13.95

8" Chicken Francese Pizza

$13.95

8" Caesar Salad Pizza

$13.95

8" Greek Salad Pizza

$13.95

8" White Pizzas

12" Pizzas

12" Regular Pie

$13.95

12" Margherita Pizza

Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San Marzano plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.

$15.95

12" Marinara Pizza

No Mozzarella

$10.95

12" Rustica Pizza

Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.

$17.50

12" Quattro Stagioni Pizza

Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.

$17.50

12" House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.

$17.50

12" Chicken and Tomato Pizza

Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.

$17.50

12" BBQ Chicken Pizza

$17.50

12" Buffalo Chicken Pizza

$17.50

12" Penne Vodka Pizza

$17.50

12" Capricciosa Pizza

Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.

$17.50

12" Arrabbiata

Spicy Homemade Sausage

$17.50

12" Primavera Pizza

Mixed Fresh Vegetables

$17.50

12" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza

$17.50

12" Patate and Fungi Pizza

Potatoes, Mushrooms and Mozzarella

$17.50

12" Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

$17.50

12" BLT Pizza

Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

$17.50

12" Al Insalata Pizza

Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.

$17.50

12" Bruschetta Pizza

$17.50

12" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza

$17.50

12" Chicken Marsala Pizza

$17.50

12" Chicken Francese Pizza

$17.50

12" Baked Ziti Pizza

$17.50

12" Caesar Salad Pizza

$17.50

12" Greek Salad Pizza

$17.50

17" Regular Pie

$18.95

17" Margherita Pizza

Traditional Neapolitan style thin crust pizza topped with our crushed San Marzano plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.

$21.95

17" Marinara Pizza

No Mozzarella

$18.95

17" Rustica Pizza

Tomato basil sauce, roasted peppers, pepperoni, sliced Roma tomatoes, black olives and fresh home made mozzarella.

$26.95

17" Quattro Stagioni Pizza

Mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.

$26.95

17" House Special Pizza

Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, olives, onions and peppers.

$27.95

17" Chicken and Tomato Pizza

Chicken cutlet, tomatoes and onion.

$26.95

17" BBQ Chicken Pizza

$26.95

17" Buffalo Chicken Pizza

$26.95

17" Penne Vodka Pizza

$26.95

17" Capricciosa Pizza

Artichokes, onions, mushrooms and prosciutto.

$26.95

17" Arrabbiata

Spicy Homemade Sausage

$26.95

17" Primavera Pizza

Mixed fresh vegetables

$26.95

17" Ricotta and Mozzarella Pizza

$26.95

17" Patate and Fungi Pizza

Potato, mushroom and mozzarella.

$26.95

17" Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

$26.95

17" BLT Pizza

Mozzarella, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

$26.95

17" Al Insalata Pizza

Baked with low fat mozzarella, then topped with tossed salad.

$26.95

17" Bruschetta Pizza

$26.95

17" Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pizza

$26.95

17" Chicken Marsala Pizza

$26.95

17" Chicken Francese Pizza

$26.95

17" Baked Ziti Pizza

$26.95

17" Caesar Salad Pizza

$26.95

17' Greek Salad Pizza

$26.95

17" Pizzas

Grandma and Sicilian Pizzas

8 Slice Sicilian Pie

$20.96

8 Slice Grandma Pie

$21.96

8 Slice Pesto Grandma Pie

$20.96

4 Slice GLUTEN FREE Grandma Pie

$21.96

4 Slices GLUTEN FREE Sicilian Pie

$21.91

Pepperoni Roll

$10.50

Chicken Roll

Chicken, sauce and mozzarella.

$11.50

Buffalo Chicken Roll

$12.50

Broccoli Rabe Roll

$12.50

Sausage Roll

Sausage, onions, peppers, sauce and mozzarella.

$12.50

Eggplant Roll

Fried eggplant, sauce and mozzarella.

$11.50

Broccoli and Spinach Roll

$12.50

Calzone with 1 Topping

Ham, sausage or meatball.

$13.50

Pepperoni Pin Wheel

$2.75

Buffalo Chicken Pin Wheel

$3.75

Calzone

Baked fresh with ricotta and mozzarella.

$11.50

BBQ Chicken Roll

$12.50

Rolls and Calzones

Baked Pasta

Baked Ziti

$21.95

Lasagna

$21.95

Vegetarian Lasagna

$21.95

Cheese Ravioli

$19.95

Cheese Ravioli with Baked Mozzarella

$21.95

Homemade Gnocchi

$19.95

Homemade Gnocchi with Baked Mozzerella

$21.95

Stuffed Shells

$21.95

Gluten Free Lasagna

$24.95

Penne with Butter

$12.95

Linguini Garlic and Oil

$14.95

Linguini Garlic and Oil with Broccoli

$19.95

Linguini Garlic and Oil with Spinach

$19.95

Spaghetti Pomodoro

$14.95

Penne Alla Vodka

$19.95

Fettuccine Alfredo

$19.95

Capellini Primavera

Fresh mixed vegetables in a wine sauce with a splash of fresh tomato sauce.

$21.95

Spaghetti Carbonara

Onion, pancetta and egg in a Parmigiano cream sauce.

$21.95

Penne Gamberetti

Shrimp sauteed in a pink sherry wine sauce.

$22.95

Rigatoni Marinara

$14.95

Linguini Bolognese

Meat sauce with a touch of cream.

$22.95

Fusilli Al Pesto

With grilled chicken.

$21.95

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

$21.95

Penne Arrabbiata

Fresh tomatoes and sausage in a spicy red sauce.

$22.95

Fettucini Alla Romana

Prosciutto di parma and peas in a cream sauce.

$22.95

Farfalle Calabrese

Bow tie pasta topped with sausage and broccoli rabe.

$22.95

Penne Madeira*

Tossed with chicken, fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes sauteed in a brown Madeira wine sauce.

$22.95

Farfalle Fiorite

Bow tie pasta tossed with broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a light garlic and oil brodino.

$21.95

Penne Melenzana

Fresh mozzarella and cubed eggplant sauteed in a fresh plum tomato sauce.

$22.95

Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe

$21.95

Rigatoni Florentina

Chicken, spinach and mozzarella tossed in a creamy pink sauce.

$22.95

Liguini with Clam Sauce

$23.95

Spaghetti Marechiara

Shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in a light marinara sauce.

$26.95

Linguini Con Cozze

Mussels sauteed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil with choice of white or light marinara.

$23.95

Risotto Alla Pescatore

Traditional arborio rice, clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, sole and salmon.

$25.95

Spagetti with Meatballs

$21.95

Risotto Primavera

Traditional Arborio Risotto, fresh primavera vegetables

$21.95

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.

$22.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

$22.95

Chicken Francese

Egg-battered sauteed tender cutlets made with a white wine lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Parmigiana

Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Semi-Freddo

Fried cutlets topped with garden tomatoes, red onions and arugula. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Marsala

Sauteed tender cutlets made with a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Sorrentino

Sauted with butter and shallots in a light brown sauce topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.

$23.95

Chicken Primavera

Grilled chicken (no sauce) over vegetable primavera. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Picata

Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Chicken Entrees

Veal Entrees

Veal Francese

Egg-battered sauteed tender cutlets made with a white wine lemon sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Veal Parmigiana

Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Veal Semi-Freddo

Fried cutlets topped with garden tomatoes, red onions and arugula. Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Veal Marsala

Sauteed tender cutlets made with a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. ServeD with your choice of side.

$24.95

Veal Sorrentino

Sauteed with butter and shallots in a light brown sauce topped with prosciutto and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.

$25.95

Veal Picata

Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Fried Calamari Entree

Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Calamari Marinara Entree

Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Shrimp Parmigiana Entree

Served with your choice of side.

$23.95

Shrimp Francese

Served with your choice of side.

$23.95

Shrimp Oreganata Entree

Baked in lemon, white wine, garlic and oil, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. Served with your choice of side.

$23.95

Filet of Sole Oreganata

Broiled with bread crumbs and butter in a wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$23.95

Grilled Salmon

Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Salmon Piccata

Sauteed with garlic and oil, capers and artichokes in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$24.95

Frittura Di Pesce

Calamari, shrimp, sole, salmon, eggplant, zucchini and broccoli with side of spicy marinara. Served with your choice of side.

$22.95

Zupp Di Pesce

Clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, sole and salmon in a light tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$27.95

Filet Sole Francese

$24.95

Filet of Sole Livornese

$24.95

Mussels Marinara Entree

$22.95

Seafood Entrees

Side Dishes

Sauteed Broccoli

$11.95

Sauteed Spinach

$11.95

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

$12.95

Sauteed Escarole and Beans

$12.95

Sauteed Primavera Vegetables

$12.95

Fried Eggplant Cutlet (2 Slices)

$9.95

Grilled Chicken Cutlet (2 Slices)

$9.95

Fried Chicken Cutlet (2 Slices)

$9.95

3 Meatballs

$13.95

Hot Sausage

$13.95

Sweet Sausage

$13.95

Pasta

Served with your choice of sauce.

$10.50

Rustic Potatoes

Steak cut seasoned with rosemary, garlic and olive oil then roasted.

$12.95

2 oz. Ricotta

$3.00

2 oz. Grated Cheese

$3.00

French Fries

$9.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$9.95

Side Of Sauce

$0.78

Grilled Shrimp (6pcs)

$11.95

Italian Cold Cut Hero

Salami, ham, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato with side of dressing.

$16.95

Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

$14.95

Meatball Parmigiana Hero

$14.95

Chicken Parmigiana Hero

$14.95

Grilled Chicken Hero

With fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers.

$14.95

Fried Chicken Cutlet Hero

With lettuce and tomatoes.

$14.95

Grilled Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Hero

$16.50

Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Hero

$16.50

Chicken Caesar Hero

Fried or grilled with lettuce & Caesar dressing.

$14.95

Veal Parmigiana Hero

$16.50

Shrimp Parmigiana Hero

$16.50

Sausage Parmigiana Hero

$14.95

Sausage and Peppers Hero

$14.95

Potatoes and Egg Hero

$14.95

Pepper, Onions and Eggs Hero

$14.95

Potatoes, Pepper, Onions and Egg Hero

$14.95

Sausage & Peppers Parmigiana Hero

$14.95

Heros

Panini

Grilled Chicken Panini

Homemade Panini Bread with Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Lettuce and Tomato

$15.95

Prosciutto Panini

our homemade panini bread, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato

$15.95

Vegetable Panini

our homemade panini bread, grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella

$15.95

Rustica Panini

our homemade panini bread, grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella

$15.95

Kid's Penne Con Burro

Pasta with butter.

$10.95

Kid's Cheese Ravioli

$13.95

Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs

$13.95

Kid's Chicken Fingers and Fries

$12.95

Kid's Mozzarella Sticks and Fries

$12.95

Children Menu

Desserts

12" Gluten Free Nutella Pizza

$16.00

Nutella Pizza

$10.50

Nutella Calzone

$12.00

Cannoli

$8.00

Cheese Cake

Please call the restaurant for today's selection.

$9.00

Brownie Alla Mode

$11.00

Blondie Alla Mode

$7.50

Gelato Affogato

Two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.

$9.00

Oreo Cheesecake

$9.50

Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cake

$9.50

Chocolate Fudge Cake

$9.00

Home Made Cherry Cake

Very Yummy

$6.00

Sorbet

$8.50

Gluten Free Brownie

$9.50

Rainbow Cake

$9.00

Sparkling Water

$9.50

Aqua Panna

$9.50

Aranciata

$4.50

20 oz. Soda

$2.75

2 Liter Soda

$4.75

Homemade Sangria

$0.00

Beverages