Rustica Brick Oven Cafe Menu (2025 Update)

Rustica Brick Oven Cafe, located in Garden City South, NY, offers a wide range of Italian dishes with a focus on pizza. The menu includes delicious appetizers like Fried Calamari and Mussels Al Limone, along with hearty soups such as Pasta Fagioli and Chicken Soup. Customers rave about the gluten-free options, with reviews praising the gluten-free buffalo chicken rolls and pizza. The homemade gnocchi in pesto is a standout dish, along with the lunch deal priced at $14.50, which includes a drink. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, Rustica Brick Oven Cafe is a must-visit for those craving authentic Italian cuisine.

Weekly Specials

ZUPPA DI MARE

Combination of calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, ditalini pasta and mixed vegetables in a fish broth

$12.95

LENTIL SOUP

Lentils, bacon, mixed vegetables and pasta in a vegetable broth

$9.95

POMODORO FRITTI

Slices of beef steak tomatoes stuffed with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, breaded and pan-fried topped with baby arugula and drizzled with an orange balsamic vinaigrette

$19.95

FISH CAKES ALL RUSTICA

Combination of shrimp, sole, salmon and spinach fish cakes in a delicate arugula and pistachio cream sauce

$21.95

POMODORO AL BALSMICO

Slices of beef steak tomato topped with basil and melted fresh mozzarella in a black balsamic reduction

$19.95

RAVIOLI AI PORCINI

Cheese ravioli sauted with butter, scallion, prosciutto, porcine and domestic mushroom in a Pinot Grigio cream sauce(contains pistachio nut please advise of nut allergy)

$23.95

RISOTTO GENOVSE

Arugula pistachio pesto risotto sauted with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, cubes of potato and parmesan cheese

$25.95

POLLO CAPRESE

Butterflied chicken breast topped with slices of prosciutto, beef steak tomatoes, basil and melted fresh mozzarella in a caper and white wine sauce

$25.95

PORK CHOP ALLA RUSTICA

Breaded pork chop and baked topped with an endive, peaches, red onion, fresh fennel and cherry tomatoes salad tossed with an orange balsamic vinaigrette

$29.95

SALMONE RIPIENO

Filet of salmon stuffed with seafood mousse and spinach broiled with garlic and lemon sauce in a bed of spinach

$36.95

TONNO MODO NOSTRO

Center cut of fresh tuna fish sauted with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, clams and mussels served in a bed of arugula pistachio pesto risotto

$39.95

V

New Zealand vongole sauted with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, hot cherry peppers, chopped tomatoes basil in a light tomato sauce

$19.95

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