Cafe Rustica Menu

Welcome to Cafe Rustica, where Italian cuisine meets a vibrant atmosphere in Basking Ridge, NJ. Specializing in artisanal pizzas, this charming eatery promises a delightful culinary journey. Each dish showcases fresh ingredients and a passion for cooking, ensuring that every bite bursts with flavor.

  • Accessibility: With wheelchair access and nearby parking, everyone can enjoy the experience.
  • Diverse Offerings: Vegetarian options abound, alongside a full bar perfect for any occasion.
  • Casual yet Classy: Whether you’re dining with family or friends, relish the casual dress code in a lively, comfortable setting.
  • Convenience: Enjoy takeout or delivery, and make use of QR code menus for a modern touch.
  • Pet Friendly: Enjoy a meal with your furry companion on the heated outdoor seating.

With happy hour specials and catering options, Cafe Rustica is an inviting cornerstone for both casual dinners and festive gatherings.

Pizza

Cheese Pizza

Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$$11.75

Bianca Pizza

With sliced tomatoes.

$$15.99

Prosciutto, Arugula, Mushroom, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Pizza

$$15.99

Margherita Pizza With Fresh Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Sauce, Basil Pizza

$$13.99

Grilled Pizza

Grilled chicken, pesto, bruschetta tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula, parmigiano reggiano.

$$23.99

Crumbled Spicy Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Pizza

$$23.99

Grilled Pizza Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, Ricotta, Mozzarella Pizza

$$15.99

Specialty Pizza

Appetizers

Bruschetta

Toasted Italian bread with tomatoes herb infused olive oil.

$$7.99

Fried Bocconcini

Fried fresh mozzarella served with marinara sauce.

$$10.99

Antipasto Cafe Rustica

Assorted Italian cold cuts imported cheeses.

$$12.99

Fried Calamari

With marinara sauce.

$$12.99

Sizzling Shrimp Scampi

Served in an oil and garlic white wine sauce in a hot skillet with homemade garlic toast.

$$13.99

Imported Bufala Mozzarella Napoleone

Layered with grilled eggplant, fresh tomato roasted peppers.

$$12.99

Eggplant Rollantini Alla Rustica

Stuffed with crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe, ricotta mozzarella cheese.

$$9.99

Mussels Marinara

$$12.99

Filet Mignon Carpaccio

Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with fresh shavings of ricotta salata a mustard aioli sauce.

$$13.99

Grilled Eggplant Antipasto

Served with gaeta olives, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella.

$$11.99

Pasta Fagioli Soup

$$5.50

Soups

Salads

Portobello Mushroom Salad

Grilled marinated portobello mushroom caps with roasted peppers, mozzarella mesclun greens.

$$10.99

Cafe Rusticas Chef Salad

Ham, turkey, Swiss, tomato hard boiled egg.

$$13.99

Arugula Salad

With red onions, lemons tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette.

$$9.99

Caesar Salad

$$8.99

Cajun Chicken Breast Salad

Tossed with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, cranberries, mandarin oranges sliced almonds, with our homemade delicate mandarin orange vinaigrette.

$$14.99

Spinach Salad With Grilled Chicken

Mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, crumbled bacon goat cheese with homemade honey mustard dressing.

$$14.99

Grilled Steak Salad

Mixed baby greens, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppadew peppers, walnuts, cranberries crumbled blue cheese, with our homemade port wine dressing.

$$17.99

The Cafe Salad

Arugula, red onions, seasonal fruit, sliced almonds, Gorgonzola cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

$$13.99

Grilled Chicken BLT Club

Triple layer BLT sandwich on white bread with mayo.

$$9.99

Ham Turkey Wrap

Ham, turkey Swiss cheese with a honey mustard sauce on a whole wheat wrap.

$$9.99

Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, roasted peppers pesto served on a semolina roll.

$$9.99

Cold Sandwiches

Hot Sandwiches

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

On an Italian sub roll.

$$9.99

Chicken Eggplant Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, grilled eggplant, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes pesto on grilled focaccia bread.

$$9.99

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Sandwich

With wild mushrooms, roasted peppers smoked mozzarella on toasted focaccia bread.

$$9.99

Chicken Prosciutto Sandwich

With fresh mozzarella bruschetta tomatoes on an Italian sub roll.

$$9.99

Grilled Chicken Ham Wrap

Sliced tomatoes, fresh spinach Swiss cheese with honey mustard dressing on a wrap.

$$9.99

Veal Parmigiana Sandwich

On an Italian sub roll.

$$9.99

Grilled Spicy Sausage Sandwich

With broccoli rabe, roasted peppers fresh mozzarella cheese served on an Italian sub roll.

$$9.99

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, pesto melted mozzarella on grilled ciabatta bread.

$$9.99

Grilled Chicken Pesto Wrap

With tomato fresh mozzarella on a wrap. .

$$9.99

Chicken Chipotle Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed artichokes, spinach , caramelized onions, with melted mozzarella chipotle mayo on grilled ciabatta bread.

$$9.99

Penne Vodka

Delicate tomato basil vodka cream sauce with peas.

$$12.99

Linguine Alla Vongole

Red or white clam sauce.

$$14.99

Rigatoni Forestiere

Sausage, mushrooms roasted peppers sauteed in a light plum tomato sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta.

$$14.99

Linguine Giulio

Spicy sausage, roasted peppers broccoli rabe in an oil garlic white wine sauce.

$$14.99

Capellini Napoletani

Baby clams, shrimp, calamari mushrooms sauteed in a light marinara sauce tossed with angel hair pasta peas.

$$14.99

Rigatoni Paesano

Diced chicken breast, prosciutto, onions, peas fresh mozzarella sauteed in a light marinara sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta.

$$14.99

Farfalle Theresa

Shrimp, grilled Italian vegetables, roasted peppers, and fresh mozzarella sauteed in a light white wine sauce tossed with bowtie pasta.

$$14.99

Pasta Dishes

Lunch Entrees

Eggplant Rollantini Alla Rustica Lunch

Stuffed with crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe, ricotta mozzarella.

$$13.99

Chicken Parmigiana Lunch

Served with a side of linguine.

$$14.99

Pollo Fumoso Lunch

Chicken breast sauteed in a sundried tomato mushroom marsala demiglaze sauce topped with eggplant and smoked mozzarella cheese.

$$14.99

Pollo Amalfi Lunch

Chicken breast topped with prosciutto melted fresh mozzarella in a gaeta olive, artichoke fresh tomato white wine demiglaze.

$$14.99

Tender BBQ Baby Back Ribs Lunch

Served with French fries.

$$14.99

Veal Cutlet Milanese Lunch

Veal scallopine breaded pan fried, topped with bruschetta tomatoes and fresh mozzarella over a bed of baby arugula.

$$16.99

Veal Saltimbocca Alla Romana Lunch

Prosciutto, mozzarella spinach in a sage demiglaze.

$$16.99

Veal Fantasia Lunch

Veal scallopine sauteed with sliced tomatoes capers topped with melted mozzarella in a lemon butter white wine sauce served over fresh spinach.

$$16.99

Francese Trio Lunch

Veal scallopine, chicken jumbo shrimp in a light lemon butter white wine sauce.

$$16.99

Tilapia Lunch

Sauteed in a cognac sauce with artichokes roasted peppers over rice pilaf.

$$16.99

Shrimp, Broccoli Sundried Tomatoes Lunch

Sauteed in an oil garlic white wine sauce with capellini pasta.

$$16.99

Shrimp Scallops Malafemina Lunch

Jumbo shrimp scallops sauteed in a white wine tomato basil cream sauce served over basil fettuccine.

$$16.99

Grilled Salmon Lunch

Over an arugula, fresh tomato salad red onions.

$$16.99