Welcome to Rustica Brick Oven Cafe
Rustica Brick Oven Cafe, located in Garden City South, NY, is a hidden gem for Italian food enthusiasts. Specializing in gluten-free options, their menu features delectable dishes like gluten-free buffalo chicken rolls and thin crust pizzas. The homemade gnocchi in pesto is a standout, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to fresh, homemade ingredients. With a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, Rustica is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Customers rave about the quality and taste of their gluten-free offerings, making it a top choice for those with dietary restrictions. Don't miss out on experiencing the authentic flavors of Rustica Brick Oven Cafe.
- 1 Nassau Blvd Garden City South, NY 115301 Nassau Blvd Garden City South, NY 11530 Hotline: (516) 292-2197
Welcome to Rustica Brick Oven Cafe, a hidden gem located at 1 Nassau Blvd in Garden City South, NY. This cozy Italian restaurant offers a wide array of dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free options that have received rave reviews from customers.
With a menu featuring delicious items such as the Zuppa Di Mare, Lentil Soup, and Pomodoro Fritti, Rustica Brick Oven Cafe delights its patrons with authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant also offers a variety of appetizers, soups, and weekly specials that showcase the chef's culinary expertise.
Customers have praised Rustica Brick Oven Cafe for its welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to enjoy a family meal, Rustica Brick Oven Cafe has something for everyone.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the homemade gnocchi in pesto, the gluten-free pizza done right, or the lunch deal that includes a drink for only $14.50. Rustica Brick Oven Cafe is not just a place to eat; it's a dining experience that will leave you wanting more.
So, if you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist, make sure to stop by Rustica Brick Oven Cafe and indulge in a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Best gluten free options you'll find in an italian place. Gluten free buffalo chicken rolls are amazing. If youre gf this place is a must

Gluten free pizza done right! I have already tried a few and really enjoyed them all. Heavenly thin crust perfection. This spot is a bit of a new discovery for me and so happy to have found it. It is not close to home but somewhere between me and work so I am happy to stop by and grab a pizza when passing! The service has been great when I've had time to dine in, I've also sat outside once which was lovely on a nice day.

They have a good lunch deal for only $14.50 with drink included. Lunch was amazing. Service was fast and the server was very nice

This is by far my favorite restaurant of ALL TIME. It is the most unassuming, hole-in-the-wall place but damn is it good. Everything is made homemade and beyond fresh. The homemade gnoochi in pesto is TO DIE FOR. There are so many items that can be made gluten free to, so if you know someone who has an allergy, they DEFINITELY have something for everyone. The restaurant is a little small, but they recently expanded. The staff is very friendly and the service is quick. Overall, I highly recommend. It will not disappoint.

Came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. We'd never been before and hadn't heard anything one way or another for it. My daughter loved the pizza and my mom enjoyed the lasagna. I had rigatoni floritina and it was good. It was weird initially as the big pieces of cheese on top were cold but they warmed up as my pasta was nice and hot. Not sure we'll be back. But we'd give it another chance if we were in the area.

We parked expecting to go to ITA the new restaurant on the block but the wait was so long we went into Rustica instead. I ordered the lasagna and it was very good. My granddaughter had a slice of pizza and it was delicious. The prices were reasonable. The service was very good. Not much for ambiance, it's pretty much just a pizzeria. But there was plenty of seating. I will come back here.

This Italian restaurant is a great spot for a good family meal, and a really great place for those with gluten allergies. They are super sensitive to those with gluten allergies. They have gluten free pasta as well as gluten free pizza! The gluten free options still have great quality and taste as a non gluten-free dish. This would probably be my new go-to Italian restaurant for a dinner out. We ordered a few pasta dishes and they were all pretty standard. The pasta was cooked Al dente. Everything is not too salty nor oily, which is perfect for our liking. We really enjoyed the house special salad with the warm balsamic vinaigrette. It's so special that it is a warm dressing and brings the whole salad together so beautifully.

I never really go to pizzerias for dinner but my friends recommended this spot so we decided to have dinner here together. They've been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed their meal here. It wasn't too big of a space but still had plenty of tables and was filled up for dinner when we came but we were still seated right away. The service was good and the food came out in a timely manner. They also have gluten free options (for pizza, pastas, desserts)! We came on a Tuesday night, which they have a pasta special on that came with soup/salad, pasta + sauce of choice, and dessert for only $17! We all opted for that and added on a 12" pizza that was half house special and half Rustica. The pizza was loaded with the toppings, which I loved and the dough was pretty good too. I got a broccolini soup off the specials menu and it was a nice hearty soup for a chilly night. It also came with garlic bread on the side that was a bit overly toasted but I used it to dip in the soup and it was delicious. For my pasta, I chose fusilli with vodka sauce. The pasta was al dente and the vodka flavor was good but it could've used more sauce (I prefer plenty of sauce on my pastas). My fiancé got the rigatoni bolognese and that was very saucey so I liked that one. I also meant to add chicken on mine but forgot. My friend shared a piece of grilled chicken with me and it was nicely charred! Definitely recommend adding some protein to your pasta so give it more variety. Lastly, for dessert, we asked what was available that night since I believe some items change often. I picked the red velvet cake and it hit the spot, very rich and creamy. I also got to try the carrot cake which was also pretty good. I was certainly surprised at how well this dinner turned out to be, but it was also definitely because we were with good company. The menu also has a good amount of items to choose from whether it's appetizers, pizza, pastas, and more! Also didn't expect them to have good dessert but I'd recommend ordering that to end the meal.