Cucina Rustica

Italian Mediterranean

Antipasti​

Pisi Lisi

Crispy arancini risotto balls stuffed w/ a spicy pepper, mozzarella & peas served w/ a warm marinara sauce.
$8.50

Calamari Fritti

Delicately​ fried crispy calamari w/ a lemon caper aioli & warmed marinara sauce
$11.00

Caprese

Whole milk mozzarella, vine ripe organic campari tomatoes, fresh organic basil & our signature tuscan organic extra virgin olive oil.
$11.00

Carciofo Alla Griglia

Fresh organic castroville artichoke, grilled & served w/ a lemon pesto aioli.
$11.00

Bruschetta

Roman style grilled ciabatta bread topped w/ fresh organic tomatoes, basil, garlic & olive oil.
$7.50

Affinato Di Andrea

Mozzarella filled ambrosial radicchio wrapped in prosciutto & grilled to perfection!
$12.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Chilled raw sliced beef tenderloin w/ capers, shaved parmesan cheese, & arugula drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil
$12.00

Cozze Trifolate

Fresh prince edward island mussels sautéed in a garlic, lemon & chardonnay sauce served w/ grilled ciabatta.
$13.00

Rustica Wine Lovers

A plate of serrano ham, manchego cheese, imported olives, roasted peppers & grilled ciabatta.
$14.00

Albondigas Della Casa

Homemade beef meatballs in a delicate porcini cream sauce or our signature marinara sauce
$9.00

Gamberi Nettuno

Prawns wrapped in radicchio & prosciutto, grilled & finished in a light lemon basil cream.
$14.00

Insalate E Zuppa​

We pride ourselves in making every effort to use organic & natural products.

Zuppa Del Giorno

House made soup of the day.
$5.50

Mista Della Casa

Organic baby mixed greens dressed w/ our signature sweet & sour vinaigrette topped w/ toasted sliced almonds.
$5.50

Rustica Alla Cesare

Romaine lettuce w/ our house caesar dressing, croutons & shaved parmesan cheese.
$8.50

Insalata Greca

Large organic salad of romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, olives & feta dressed in lemon & red wine vinaigrette
$11.00

Rustica Exotica

Large salad of organic mixed greens dressed w/ dahl & di luca’s house shallot & dijon vinaigrette, topped w/ toasted sliced almonds & gorgonzola cheese
$10.00

Paste​

All entrees include our organic insalata mista at no extra charge. For soup or other salads w/ entrees add – 3.00 Linguine & fettuccine pasta made fresh daily. All pasta dishes can be made w/ whole wheat penne or gluten free corn fusilli

Capellini Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta tossed w/ our signature marinara topped w/ a basil pesto
$13.00

Lisa's Veggie Nirvana

Vegetarian lasagna layered w/ spinach pasta, portobello ragout, organic spinach & pesto, carrot & red peppers, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
$24.00

Fettuccine Primavera Al Pesto

Fresh made fettuccine w/ a medley of sauteed seasonal vegetables finished in a delicate pesto cream sauce w/ pine nuts
$19.00

Penne Paradiso

Whole wheat penne pasta in a portobello mushroom ragout topped w/ goat cheese
$18.00

Tortelloni Con Funghi Tartufo

Cheese filled tortelloni served in a crimini & button mushroom truffle cream sauce
$20.00

Fettuccine Papalina

Fresh made fettuccine w/ prosciutto, scallions & mushrooms in a delicate cream sauce
$19.00

Classico Bolognese

Fresh made linquine pasta w/ our original & authentic homemade meat sauce
$19.00

Lisa's Luscious Lasagna

Classic lasagna layered w/ homemade bolognese sauce, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
$24.00

Penne Don Quixote

Grilled chicken w/ sauteed mushrooms in a spicy chipotle cream sauce on penne pasta
$19.00

Penne Con Salsicce

Slices of Italian sausage sauteed w/ peppers, & onions finished in a lightly spiced marinara sauce tossed w/ penne pasta
$20.00

Linguine Con Vongole

Fresh made linguine pasta w/ clams in the classic style w/ garlic & a chardonnay sauce
$20.00

Linguine Angelica

Fresh made linguine pasta w/ prawns in a light lemon, tomato, garlic & chardonnay sauce w/ arugula & chili flakes
$22.00

Aragosta Alla Vodka

Fresh made linguine pasta delicately tossed w/ canadian lobster meat & fresh campari tomatoes in a delicately spiced vodka sauce
$26.00

Grill​

Maiale Alla Fellini

All natural pork tenderloin, marinated & grilled served w/ a carmelized red onion comfit & roasted potatoes
$26.00

Salmone Bruschettato

Fresh filet of scottish salmon grilled w/ extra virgin olive oil topped w/ a warmed organic tomato, corn & basil concasse served w/ orzo riso pasta
$27.00

Filetto Di Manzo

Grilled 7oz all natural black angus filet finished in a delicate a chipotle-gorgonzola mushroom cream sauce served w/ roasted potatoes
$34.00

Portobello Alla Griglia

Boneless breast of lemon marinated chicken grilled w/ extra virgin olive oil & rosemary served w/ roasted potatoes
$19.00

Specialita Di Casa​

Includes our special organic insalata mista

Pollo Alla Rustica

Chicken​ breasts sauteed w/ purple onions & organic spinach in a chipotle cream sauce finished w/ goat cheese, accompanied w/ orzo piliaf
$24.00

Piatto Lisetta

Breast of chicken & jumbo prawns w/ artichoke hearts sauteed scampi style w/ lemon, garlic & white wine, served w/ orzo pilaf
$26.00

Pollo Parmigiana

Chicken breasts in our signature marinara sauce finished w/ mozzarella cheese, served w/ capellini pasta
$22.00

Pollo Scarpariello

Sauteed​ chicken breasts & spicy Itialian artisan sausage w/ mushrooms & onions in a rustic rosemary marsala reduction sauce w/ roasted potatoes
$24.00

Melanzane Parmigiana

Eggplant layered w/ mozzarella cheese & basil topped w/ marinara sauce, served w/ capellini pasta
$19.00

Marechiaro

Sea scallops, prawns & calamari sauteed w/ organic campari tomatoes, capers & fresh basil, served in a delicately spiced bouillabaisse style sauce over orzo riso pasta
$28.00

Vitello Piccata

Sauteed scaloppine of veal in a delicate lemon-caper chardonnay sauce served w/ orzo pilaf
$26.00

Vitello Saltimboca

Thin slices of veal sauteed w/ marsala, topped w/ prosciutto & mozzarella, served w/ orzo pilaf
$26.00

Vitello Magellano

Thin slices of veal sauteed w/ sea scallops, mushrooms & spinach in a brandy sauce served w/ orzo pilaf
$30.00

Vitello Justino

Thin slices of veal sauteed w/ mushrooms & finished w/ gorgonzola cheese, served w/ orzo pilaf
$26.00

Dolci & Caffe​

Featuring our acclaimed pastry chef’s nightly special desserts & exotic after dinner drinks. “Gusta i frutti della vita” (“enjoy the fruits of life”)