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OUTDOOR DINING,ITALIAN,BRUNCH,LIVE MUSIC,COCKTAILS - Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant, Cliffside Park, NJ

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

4.6 (543)
$31 to $50
Italian
565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
Rustica delivers a unique fine-dining experience to diners with discerning tastes & Live Entertaiment for three days a week. Our cuisine infuses classic northern Italian recipes with new-age American flavors. made with locally sourced ingredients, our guests can take their taste buds on a journey via our wide range of seasonal seafood dishes, steaks, pasta in an elegant and cozy environment surrounded by original, hand-crafted artwork and live melodies always in the air.
Live Music Schedule:
Friday and Saturday Nights (7-10:30 pm), Live jazz band ,
Sundays (11- 3 pm ) Brunch Jazz duo on stage.
Rustica is now serving in both Skylight Patio Garden and Indoors with combined seat capacity suitable for any kind of Events and Gatherings, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Rehersal Dinners, Weddings, Corporate Events and many more. We look forward to creating memories with you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to each client's personalized needs. Please contact management, Reservations RusticaLounge.com or visit us at Rusticalounge.com
  • Private party facilities
    We accept inquiries up to 90 people for outdoor Skylight Winter Garden events. Customized menus for bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, catering, events, rehersal dinner, wedding to make every occasion memorable. Private party rooms, indoors and outdoors.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (201) 313-0802
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cliffside Park
  • Cross street
    Palisade Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet service Saturday Nights. Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 159 on Gorge Road
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wed-Thur 7:30 - 10:30 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Private dining

Offers

  • LIVE JAZZ

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FOR LIVE JAZZ WITH VOCALS AND SUNDAY BRUNCH SMOOTH JAZZ. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COVER FEE.

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What 543 people are saying

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Hot spot

  • Bergen

    Hot spot

  • Bergen

    Great for fine wines

  • Bergen

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant offers a welcoming environment with modern decor. Known for "fantastic food" and "very attentive" staff, it's perfect for date nights or gatherings. Diners rave about the "perfect portioned" dishes like tuna and bolognese, while live jazz adds to the "awesome experience."
543 Reviews
  1. Emilio

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the service, food was fantastic and staff was very accommodating. The restaurant is overall welcoming with modern decoration. Would go back again.

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  2. Laura VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely spot! The decor and ambiance is perfect for date night or a gathering of friends. Our server helped us select a bold, but smooth red wine and was friendly the entire time. Everything we ordered was beyond tasty. We started with the grilled octopus. I ordered the tuna and the hubby had the bolognese. Both were perfectly portioned and super delicious. We ended the night by sharing the chocolate lava cake and it was the proverbial cherry on top of a great meal. I will say, we like to eat early, but we did end up leaving just as the live jazz was getting started. It sounded like it was shaping up to be a very entertaining evening.

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  3. Dora

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great here!!! The staff is very attentive. Highly recommended !

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  4. ROopam

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta was really good. The ambience was nice. Service was excellent.

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  5. Anne VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Rustica for Mother’s Day. The prix fixe menu was copious and delicious! Service was outstanding. In addition, there was an amazing two musician live band. We highly recommend Rustica!

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  6. Geddes

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was refreshing. My wife and I had the ribeye (medium well) and penne vodka. Delicious!

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  7. Mike VIP

    New York City290 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific job as usual. The jazz duo were terrific. Creamy Tuscan Chicken is such a terrific blend of flavors and not at all heavy. Mediterranean Salmon is so light and refreshing. Tuna tartare appetizer is not to be missed! An orange infused Manhattan is certainly apropos for a night of jazz.

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  8. Christina

    New York City25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here many times- this was by far the most unpleasant- our waitress was not attentive and seemed bothered by us. Food was very good . We went for the jazz and could barely hear it. Not sure I will recommend or go back again.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Pryscilla

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a great experience. The jazz players were amazing, the food was flavorful and delicious. The decor was fun and whimsical.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Elie

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall awesome experience. Came to dine with my wife and son. Accommodations were great and the live jazz music was great.

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FAQs

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 313-0802.

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New Jersey
  4. Bergen
  5. Cliffside Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Palisade Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Cliffside Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet service Saturday Nights. Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit 159 on Gorge Road
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Wed-Thur 7:30 - 10:30 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater to each client's personalized needs. Please contact management, Reservations RusticaLounge.com or visit us at Rusticalounge.com
  • Private party facilities
    We accept inquiries up to 90 people for outdoor Skylight Winter Garden events. Customized menus for bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, catering, events, rehersal dinner, wedding to make every occasion memorable. Private party rooms, indoors and outdoors.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (201) 313-0802
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