Rustica Ristorante Italian

Rustica Ristorante Menu

(860) 526-9021
189 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT 06412
$$$$$

Antipasti


Soup of the Day
$9.00
Calamari
$13.00
Grilled calamari with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and garlic served over arugula salad
Caprese
$13.00
Buffalo mozzarella with beefsteak tomato, basil leaf, parsley and finished with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Polpette
$13.00
Beef and Pork Meat Balls made with eggs, white bread, parmigiano cheese, garlic, parsley and sweet onions served with marinara sauce
Carciofi in Padella
$13.00
Artichoke hearts sauteed with garlic, white wine and a touch of butter finished with parmigiano cheese served over prosciutto di parma
Antipasto Rustica
$14.00
Prosciutto di parma with long Italian hot peppers, spicy kalamata olives, cured black olives, mushrooms, cacciatorini, provolone and pecorino cheese
Parmigiana di Melanzane
$12.00
Baked eggplant layered lightly with mozzarella in a delicate fresh tomato sauce
Prosciutto e Melone
12.00
Honey dew melon served with prosciutto di parma and extra virgin olive oil

$Insalate


Insalata di Cavoletti di Bruxelles
$10.00
Shaved brussels sprouts drizzled with homemade lemon preserve and shaved parmigiano cheese
Insalata Rustica
$10.00
Hearts of romaine salad with homemade caesar dressing, served with sliced pears and gorgonzola cheese
Insalata Mista
10.00
Mixed greens salad with a champagne vinaigrette dressing, shaved carrots, cucumbers, toasted walnuts served with goat cheese

$Primi


Gnocchi alla Bolognese
$23.00
Homemade ricotta gnocchi served with a classic bolognese sauce
Pappardelle con Funghi
$24.00
Homemade pappardelle pasta with shitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley, butter, white wine, parmigiano cheese and black truffle oil
Ravioli d' Asparagi
$24.00
Homemade ravioli filled with asparagus, fresh ricotta and parmigiano cheese, salt and pepper served with a light asparagus cream sauce
Pappardelle Rape e Salsiccia
$24.00
Homemade pappardelle pasta with sauteed broccoli rabe, sausage, caramelized garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil
Linguini con Gamberi
$24.00
Homemade linguini pasta with shrimp, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, touch of butter white wine and marinara sauce
Risotto di Mare
25.00
Seafood risotto with shrimp, calamari, clams and scallops with garlic, parsley, white wine, butter and touch of marinara

$Secondi


Capesanti
$28.00
Pan seared u-10 sea scallops with salt and pepper served with saffron risotto sauteed spinach and finished with a garlic aioli sauce
Vitello Milanese
$28.00
Pounded and breaded veal cutlet topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil salad dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Anatra
$27.00
Pan seared duck breast with orange juice, shallots, cherries, demi-glace sauce served with mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Branzino
$28.00
Pan seared mediterranean sea bass with red peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter, lemon, white wine, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Pollo Scarpariello
$26.00
Half of a chicken pan seared with red bell peppers, sweet onions, garlic, white wine and balsamic vinegar. Optional - hot cherry peppers
Maiale
27.00
Grilled pork chop with salt, pepper, garlic, parsley finished with oyster mushrooms, dates demi-glace sauce, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

$Desserts


Pots de Creme
$10.00
Rich baked custard with cream, semi-sweet chocolate, coffee, vanilla topped with fresh whipped cream
Crostata
$10.00
Homemade flaky pie dough filled with fresh seasonal fruit served warm with vanilla gelato, whipped cream and caramel sauce
Affogato
$9.00
Vanilla gelato with espresso coffee and whipped cream
Gelato Flavors
$8.00
Chocolate, vanilla and coconut
Tiramisu
$10.00
Espresso and kahlua dipped lady fingers layered with a mascarpone egg, heavy cream and caramel sauce
Budino al Formaggio
$10.00
Cheese cake made with blackberry, caramel, toasted walnuts, orange zest and gran gala cognac
Biscotti Rustici
$7.00
Homemade with bittersweet chocolate, toasted walnuts, orange zest and gran gala cognac
Sorbet Flavors
$8.00
Peach passion fruit, raspberry, and mango

Appetizers


Zuppa
Soup of the day
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Baked eggplant layered lightly with mozzarella in a delicate fresh tomato sauce
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens salad drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar served with toasted almond and gorgonzola cheese

First Courses


Fettuccine alla Carbonara
Homemade fettuccine pasta with prosciutto, peas, caramelized onions, parsley, parmigiano cheese, in a light cream sauce
Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Homemade pappardelle pasta served with a classic bolognese sauce
Ravioli d' Asparagi
Homemade ravioli filled with asparagus, fresh ricotta and parmigiano cheese, salt and pepper served with a light asparagus cream sauce

Second Courses


Pesce
Fish of the day
Maiale
Pork loin pan seared with salt and pepper served with mashed potatoes and vegetables finished with a mushrooms, tomatoes demi-glace sauce
Pollo
Pan seared chicken breast with capers, lemon, butter, and white wine served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Desserts


Coconut Cake
Biscotti or Gelato

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