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Cafe Rustica

4 (182)
$31 to $50
Italian
200 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021

About this restaurant

Cafe Rustica is an Italian restaurant serving the standards of Northern and Southern Italy in a charming restaurant steeped in tradition. The inside of the diner looks as if it could be some small café in Sicily in the 1930s. Everything from the place settings to the decor add an old-world ambiance. In addition to wonderful food, Cafe Rustica has a weekly wine tasting where guests can sample wares from some of the finest vintners of the region. The menu consists primarily of pasta dishes and thin-crust pizza made in a traditional brick oven. Cafe Rustica serves its dinners with a fixed price menu, where guests pay a set amount and then select a set number of courses (usually three or four) from the menu options. The portions are on the small side so guests can sample as many dishes as possible before filling up.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Saturday - Sunday: Private parties only; Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 829-6464
  • Website
    http://www.caferusticarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Cafe Rustica Management and Staff<br />eagerly await the opportunity to assist in all<br />your party planning needs. We offer complete off-premise catering. Please ask our Staff for copies of our Party & Catering<br />Menus or any other information concerning<br />our facility and services.
  • Private party facilities
    Café Rustica serves up fresh Italian Cuisine that's both innovative and traditional. Our skilled chefs, and courteous, attentive servers make Café Rustica the perfect place for a private social or business event. Come dine on delicious cuisine while basking in our beautiful atmosphere.
  • Location
    200 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021
  • Neighborhood
    Great Neck
  • Cross street
    Embassy Court
  • Parking details
    Both street parking and public parking lot are available. Entrance to parking lot is on Embassy Court. Elevator and stair case available from parking lot to restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Cafe Rustica's menu was last updated on 12/17/2021.

$5 charge for sharing

Appetizers

  • Soup of the Day$6.00

    Made Fresh Daily

    • Tomato Soup$7.00

      Fire Roasted Plum Tomatoe

      • Puree of Portobello Mushroom$7.00

        "Our Famous with a Touch of Cream"

        • Fried Zucchini$8.00

          Light & Delicate, served with Lemon

          • Grilled Portobello$9.00

            Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette over Mixed Greens

            • Lobster Ravioli$10.00

              Served with Snow Peas in a Pink Sauce

              • PEI Mussels$11.00

                Choice of Marinara or White Wine Sauce

                • Fried Calamar$11.00

                  Spicy Marinara Sauce

                  Individual Thin Crust Pizza

                  • Pizza Margarita$13.00

                    Mozzarella, Red Sauce, Cherry Tomato, Basil

                    • Pizza Pesto$15.00

                      Blackened Chicken, Pesto Sauce, Mozzarella

                      • Pizza Napolitano$15.00

                        Zucchini, Eggplant, Red Sauce, Mozzarella

                        • Pizza Romano$15.00

                          Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Red Sauce, Mozzarella

                          • Pizza Alexa$14.00

                            Spicy Bolognese Sauce, Mozzarella

                            • Pizza Melanzane$14.00

                              Breaded Eggplant, Gaeta Olives, Red Sauce, Mozzarella

                              • Pizza Rustica$15.00

                                Spicy 7 Pepper Sauce, Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers, Mozzarella

                                • Pizza Adriana$16.00

                                  Sautéed Chicken, Garlic & Pink Sauce

                                  Super Thin Crust Pizza

                                  Whole Wheat or Spinach

                                  • Margarita Pizza$11.00

                                    Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil

                                    • Fungi Pizza$12.00

                                      Sautéed Mushrooms, Red Sauce, Garlic, Mozzarella

                                      • 7 Pepper Pizza$12.00

                                        Spicy 7 Pepper Sauce, Mozzarella

                                        • Rustica Pizza$13.00

                                          Spicy 7 Pepper Sauce, Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers, Mozzarella

                                          Sandwichs & Wraps

                                          Served with Side Salad. Wraps - Choice of Spinach or Whole Wheat

                                          • Grilled Portobello Arugula Sandwich$10.00

                                            Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

                                            • Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich$11.00

                                              Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato

                                              • Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.00

                                                Sun-dried Tomato, Basil

                                                • Grilled Vegetable Wrap$10.00

                                                  Zucchini. Eggplant. Carrot, Lemon Essence

                                                  • Caesar Wrap$10.00

                                                    Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Caesar Dressing

                                                    • Pesto Wrap$11.00

                                                      Sun-dried Tomato, Arugula, Walnuts, Romaine, Pesto

                                                      • Azure Wrap$11.00

                                                        Grilled Chicken, Walnuts, Celery, Arugula, Blue Cheese Dressing

                                                        • Tuscan Wrap$11.00

                                                          Grilled Chicken, Melted Mozzarella, Red Onion, Aioli Sauce

                                                          • Eggplant Parm Wrap$11.00

                                                            Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Marinara

                                                            • Chicken Parm Wrap$12.00

                                                              Breaded Chicken, Mozzarella, Marinara

                                                              • Chicken Club Wrap$12.00

                                                                Bacon, Lettuce , Tomato, Pepperoncini Sauce

                                                                • Joanna's Wrap$13.00

                                                                  Grilled Chicken, Grilled Portobello, Roasted Pepper Sauce

                                                                  Salad Entrees

                                                                  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken$13.00

                                                                    Home Made Herbed Croutons, Our Famous Caesar Dressing

                                                                    • Nicoise Salad$13.00

                                                                      Mesculin, Tuna, eggs, Gaeta olives and snow peas

                                                                      • Chicken Salad Supreme$14.00

                                                                        Grilled Chicken, Field Greens, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Goat & Mozzarella Cheeses

                                                                        Create your Own Salad

                                                                        • House Salad$8.00

                                                                          Mesculin, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Dijon vinaigrette

                                                                          • Caesar Salad$9.00

                                                                            Crisp Baby Romaine with Our Famous Caesar Dressing

                                                                            • Alla Rustica$9.00

                                                                              Tomato, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Gaeta Olives, Pepperoncini & Onion over Chopped Iceberg, Lite Lemon Vinaigrette

                                                                              • Tri-Color Salad$10.00

                                                                                Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

                                                                                • Grilled Tuscan Salad$10.00

                                                                                  Grilled hearts of Romaine, our Famous Caesar Dressing, Roasted Peppers and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

                                                                                  • Insalaté Lana$10.00

                                                                                    Mesculin Chopped with Asparagus, Mushroom, Tomato & Onion, Lite Vinaigrette Dressing topped with Roasted Peppers

                                                                                    • Avocado Salad$13.00

                                                                                      Avocado Diced with Hearts of Palm, Edamami Beans, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Citrus Basil Vinaigrette Over chopped Romaine Hearts

                                                                                      Enjoy with Any Salad

                                                                                      • Pumpkin Seeds$2.00

                                                                                        • Pignioli Nuts$2.00

                                                                                          • Roasted Peppers$3.00

                                                                                            • Feta Cheese$3.00

                                                                                              • Gorgonzola Cheese$3.00

                                                                                                • Mozzarella Cheese$4.00

                                                                                                  • Goat Cheese$4.00

                                                                                                    • Anchovies Filet$2.00

                                                                                                      • Grilled Portobello$4.00

                                                                                                        • Breaded Chicken$5.00

                                                                                                          • Grilled Chicken$5.00

                                                                                                            • Grilled Vegetables$5.00

                                                                                                              • Grilled Shrimp$7.00

                                                                                                                • Grilled Salmon$8.00

                                                                                                                  Burgers

                                                                                                                  Served on Grilled Roll with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion. Burgers May Be Cooked to Order. Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats May Increase Your Risk of Foodbourne Illness, Especially If You Have a Certain Medical Condition.

                                                                                                                  • The Burger$9.00

                                                                                                                    Made with Black Angus Beef

                                                                                                                    • Rustica Burger$11.00

                                                                                                                      Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions and Mozzarella Cheese

                                                                                                                      • Alexa Burger$12.00

                                                                                                                        The Rustica Burger with Sautéed Jalapeño and Aioli sauce

                                                                                                                        • Turkey Burger$8.00

                                                                                                                          Fresh Ground Dark Turkey Meat

                                                                                                                          • Cajun Burger$11.00

                                                                                                                            Peppercorn Blackened, Cajun Sauce

                                                                                                                            • Bacon Burger$12.00

                                                                                                                              Bacon & Cheddar Cheese

                                                                                                                              • Mushroom Burger$12.00

                                                                                                                                Portobello Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                • Adriana Turkey Burger$12.00

                                                                                                                                  Avocado with Tomato & Onion, Melted Mozzarella

                                                                                                                                  Toppings

                                                                                                                                  • Skinny Fries$3.00

                                                                                                                                    • Rustica Fries$3.00

                                                                                                                                      • Avocado Spears$3.00

                                                                                                                                        • Portobello$3.00

                                                                                                                                          • Jalapeño$2.00

                                                                                                                                            • Cheddar$2.00

                                                                                                                                              • Mozzarella$2.00

                                                                                                                                                • Gorgonzola$2.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Button Mushroom$3.00

                                                                                                                                                    • Bacon$3.00

                                                                                                                                                      Pasta

                                                                                                                                                      Whole Wheat Linguini or Penne may be substituted for any pasta, additional $3.00

                                                                                                                                                      • Rigatoni Marinara$12.00

                                                                                                                                                        In a Classic Plum Tomato Sauce

                                                                                                                                                        • Penne Vodka$13.00

                                                                                                                                                          Classic Plum Tomato Vodka Sauce

                                                                                                                                                          • Angel Hair Arabiatta$13.00

                                                                                                                                                            Spicy Plum Tomato Sauce with Onions & Mushrooms

                                                                                                                                                            • Penne Siciliana$14.00

                                                                                                                                                              Eggplant, Tomato, Onion, Melted Mozzarella, Pink Sauce

                                                                                                                                                              • Angel Hair Primavera$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                • Rigatoni Napolitano$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                  Chicken, Spinach, Garlic Pink Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                  • Linguini Portobello$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                    Portobello Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                    • Linguini Genato$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                      Chicken, Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                      • Fusilli Formaggio$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                        Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                        • Angel Hair Alla Kami$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                          Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Pink Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                          • Linguini Clams$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                            Whole Little Neck & Baby Clam Meat, White or Red Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                            • Penne Salmon$17.00

                                                                                                                                                                              Fresh Salmon, Asparagus in a lite tomato sauce

                                                                                                                                                                              • Linguini Shrimp & Scallops$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                In a Classic Plum Tomato Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                • Angel Hair Fruiti Di Mare$19.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  Shrimps, Scallops, Mussels & Calamari, Spicy Plum Tomato Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                  Fresh Pasta

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheese Ravioli$13.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    Ricotta Cheese Filled, with Plum Tomato Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fettuccini Bolognese$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      Homemade Pasta, with Meat Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lobster Ravioli$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        Lobster, Lite Cheese, Snow Peas, Pink Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Fettuccini Pesto$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          Homemade Pasta, Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gnocchi$17.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            Homemade Potato Pasta with Choice of Plum , Tomato, Vodka, Bolognese or Pesto sauce with Melted Mozzarella

                                                                                                                                                                                            Chicken

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chicken Bianco$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Mushrooms, Rosemary, Lemon Roasted Garlic sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chicken Picata$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                Breast of Chicken Filet, Capers, Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Chicken Parmigiana$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Breaded Breast of Chicken Filet, Plum Tomato Sauce, Linguin

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chicken Mona Lisa$17.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Breast of Chicken Filet, Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chicken Milanese$19.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Breast of Chicken Filet Breaded, topped with Tri -Color Salad Balsamic Vinegar and EV Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Chicken Marsala$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Breast of Chicken, Mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chicken Francese$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Breast of Chicken Filet, Egg Batter Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chicken Rustica$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Breast of Chicken Filet topped with Eggplant, Tomato, Melted Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chicken Scarpariello$16.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Garlicky Farm Chicken on the Bone, Rosemary Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Chicken Adriana$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Breast of Chicken Filet topped with Spinach, Melted Mozzarella Roasted Peppers, Pignioli Nuts, White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Veal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Veal Francese$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thin Scaloppini, Egg Batter, Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Veal Picata$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thin Scaloppini, Capers, Tangy Lemon Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Veal Rustica$19.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thin Scaloppini topped with Eggplant, Tomato, Melted Mozzarella, Plum Tomato Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Veal Alexa$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thin Scaloppini topped with Spinach, Melted Mozzarella Roasted Peppers, Pignioli Nuts, Demi-Glaze

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Veal Marsala$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thin Scaloppini, Mushrooms, Marsala Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Veal Parmigiana$18.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Breaded Thin Scaloppini, Plum Tomato Sauce, Linguini

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Veal Mona Lisa$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thin Scaloppini topped with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts & Roasted Peppers, White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Veal Milanese$21.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thin Breaded Scaloppini, topped with Tri -Color Salad Balsamic Vinegar and EV Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fish & Seafood

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                All Our Fish is Delivered Fresh Daily

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pan Seared Trout$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pan Seared in a Rosemary Garlic White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fillet of Salmon$22.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Grilled with choice of Tomato, Onion, & Herb or Dijon Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tilapia Picata$22.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pan Seared, Capers, Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Filet of Sole Aegean$23.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stuffed with Spinach, Feta Cheese & Roasted Garlic, topped with Crispy Spinach & Broccoli Florets, Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shrimp Crabmeat$26.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat, over Steamed Spinach, Diced Garden Vegetables, Sherry Lobster Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pecan Chilean Sea Bass$29.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Pecan Crusted over Steamed Spinach, Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Fillet of Sole Francese$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Egg Batter Lemon White Wine Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sesame Salmon$22.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pan Seared Filet of Salmon, Sesame Crusted, Dijon Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tilapia Marachiata$26.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pan Seared with Shrimp & Clams over Angel Hair with Tomato & Onion in a White Wine Sauce with a touch of Marinara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Salmon Crabmeat$26.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Baked Salmon stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crispy spinach, roasted peppers, broccoli florets, lemon white wine sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Grilled Chilean Sea Bass$30.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Served over Steamed Spinach with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Snow Peas, Garlic & Onions Lemon White Wine Sherry Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bronzino$32.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Whole or Filet, Garlic Oregano or Cajun Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Meat

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • New York Steak$26.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Grilled 14oz Boneless Strip, Mushrooms, Onions & Peppers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Grass Fed Veal Rib Chop$36.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Grilled 16oz Bone-in , Sun-dried Tomato, Mushroom, Marsala Demi-glace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Colorado Rack of Lamb$36.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Grilled, choice of Dante Sauce (Sweet Demi-glace with Mushrooms, Walnuts & Raisins), or Green Peppercorn Sauce

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              on the Side

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rustica Fries$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Crisp Red Potatoes marinated with Fresh Garlic & Rosemary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sautéed Mushrooms$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Broccoli$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Steamed or Sautéed with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Baby Spinach$8.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Steamed or Sautéed with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What 182 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cafe Rustica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.0Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 3.9Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 3.9Ambience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      182 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Fundguy VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City169 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 14, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We are never disappointed when we dine here. And lately we've discovered their Thin crust whole wheat pizza. It's much better than I expected.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. luvtoeat VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City194 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 11, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        My husband and I have been coming here for at least two years and it's always a treat! Friendly service by knowledgable waiters await you. Amazing homemade hummus and infused olive oil are served with the bread and crostini. We like the salmon, broiled to perfection and the chicken dishes. The steamed or sautéed veggies are always fresh and delicious. Go there, you'll really enjoy it!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. KnightOfNi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City92 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 9, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Don't expect a culinary delight, but Cafe Rustica is a nice place. Service was dead-on, food was fine, but they ran out of their only Italian beer (which I found kinda silly), and their wine list was weak. REALLY LIKED their pesto-chicken pizza... plenty of pop and was cooked perfectly... crispy, but still gooey. Wife liked her pasta and she's a tough one to please. We'd go back.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. BethT24 VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City22 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on November 2, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The good was delicious, but the service was lacking. The waiter needed more training, especially for a Saturday night.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. srk49 VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City608 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on October 30, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Every time we eat here we are greeted so warmly by the staff. The food is always perfect. Fresh ingredients. Food cooked perfectly. The waitstaff is perfect. Never intrusive and always anticipating our needs. Love it here.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Anonymous

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on October 26, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Food was great; service was quick and the wait staff was charming.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. KerryV VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Denver23 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on October 22, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        When we arrived they did not have a reservation for us! We went down the street to another restaurant.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8. Eatwell VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City270 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on October 12, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This restaurant features excellent food, friendly/helpful service and excellent value for the money. Definitely give it a try.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9. bobs VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City67 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on October 8, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        go for the food, classic Italian, then just enjoy the service friendly host and hostess as a bonus

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10. Fundguy VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New York City169 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on September 5, 2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        There's a reason this place continues to do well -- very good food at reasonable prices. The complimentary hummus plate alone sets it apart.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cafe Rustica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 829-6464.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cafe Rustica is rated 4 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Nassau
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Great Neck

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Google Map for Cafe Rustica

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      200 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Embassy Court
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Great Neck
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Saturday - Sunday: Private parties only; Dinner: Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Saturday: 4:30pm - 11:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Italian, Mediterranean
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Home Style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Both street parking and public parking lot are available. Entrance to parking lot is on Embassy Court. Elevator and stair case available from parking lot to restaurant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        http://www.caferusticarestaurant.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (516) 829-6464
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Cafe Rustica Management and Staff<br />eagerly await the opportunity to assist in all<br />your party planning needs. We offer complete off-premise catering. Please ask our Staff for copies of our Party & Catering<br />Menus or any other information concerning<br />our facility and services.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Café Rustica serves up fresh Italian Cuisine that's both innovative and traditional. Our skilled chefs, and courteous, attentive servers make Café Rustica the perfect place for a private social or business event. Come dine on delicious cuisine while basking in our beautiful atmosphere.
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