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Appetizers

Calamari

Lightly breaded, deep-fried calamari served with marinara and garlic aioli sauce.

Bruschetta della Casa

Toasted ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, and basil.

Pane Rustico

Rustico signature baked bread with garlic, mozzarella, and Romano cheese.

Flat Bread Pizzas

Palermitana

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, oregano, and a touch of olive oil.

Italian

Garlic sauce, mozzarella, sausage, meatballs, and salami.

Neapolitan

Pizza sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, oregano, and olive oil.

Venetian

Roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, parsley, and fresh Romano.

Caprese

Baked crust with olive oil topped with fresh tomato, garlic, fresh Buffalo-style mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction.

Mediterranean Quesadilla

Grilled flatbread topped with mozzarella, fontina, Romano, and feta cheese, sprinkled with Mediterranean spices, then baked, and finished with chopped tomato and green onion.

Focaccia Sandwiches

All sandwiches include a side salad.

Meatballs Sandwich

Meatballs, marinara, and mozzarella cheese on homemade Italian focaccia.

Vegetariano

Grilled then marinated mixed vegetables topped with fontina cheese in homemade focaccia.

Italian Beef Sandwich

Mushrooms, onion, peppers, grilled marinated steak, and mozzarella in homemade focaccia.

Chicken Parmigiano

Chicken breast breaded and deep-fried, topped with marinara and mozzarella in homemade focaccia.

Caprese Panini

Fresh Buffalo-style mozzarella with fresh tomato slices in homemade focaccia, finished with basil and balsamic.

Chicken Pesto

Pesto-marinated grilled chicken topped with mushrooms, tomato, and mozzarella in homemade focaccia bread.

Eggplant Parmigiano

Eggplant sliced and breaded deep-fried, served in homemade focaccia with marinara and mozzarella.

Salads

Rustico House

Mixed greens with tomato slices, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, onion, and marinated artichokes.

Caesar Salad

Made with our own dressing together with the freshest romaine hearts available, Romano cheese, and finished with our daily made fresh croutons.

Antipasto Rustico

Mixed greens served with a variety of cured Italian meats and gourmet Italian cheeses.

Mediterranean

Mixed greens, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, onion, tomato, artichoke hearts, and Italian dressing.

Pastas

Spaghetti Marinara

Freshly cooked spaghetti served with Rustico marinara sauce.

Tomato Garlic Angel Hair

Sautéed garlic, tomato, and basil over angel hair, topped with fresh basil.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Flat noodles served in a garlic Romano cream sauce, topped with parsley.

Baked Ziti

Penne pasta with meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.

Ravioli al Pomodoro

Beef or cheese-stuffed ravioli served with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne pasta served with a spicy creamy tomato sauce, topped with Romano.

Entrees

Chicken Parmigiana

Deep-fried chicken breast topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with pasta.

Chicken Carciofi

Sautéed chicken breast in artichoke and white wine sauce, served with a side of seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Marsala

Sautéed chicken breast in a wild mushroom Marsala wine sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Piccata

Sautéed chicken breast in a white wine, lemon caper sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Baked eggplant with marinara and mozzarella, served with pasta.

Sausage Palermo

Two links of Italian sausage, grilled peppers, and onions, topped with balsamic vinegar sauce, served with pasta.

Starters

Pane Rustico

Rustic signature baked bread with garlic, mozzarella, and Romano cheese.

Calamari

Lightly breaded, deep-fried calamari served with marinara and garlic aioli sauce.

Bruschetta della Casa

Toasted ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, and basil.

Baked Meatballs (3)

Our own baked meatballs in marinara, mozzarella, and Romano cheese.

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Breaded and deep-fried melting mozzarella served with marinara sauce.

Mushroom Ripieni

Stuffed mushrooms with shrimp, walnuts, sun-dried tomato, and Romano cheese, served with a butter white wine sauce.

Mussels and Clams

Steamed mussels and clams in a light, spicy white wine and fresh tomato sauce.

Salads

Antipasto Rustico

Mixed greens served with a variety of cured Italian meats and gourmet Italian cheeses.

Mediterranean

Mixed greens, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, onion, tomato, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, and Greek or Italian dressing.

Chicken Caesar

Grilled chicken breast, fresh romaine, Romano cheese, house-made croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Salmon Caesar

Salmon, fresh romaine, Romano cheese, house-made croutons, and Caesar dressing.

Caprese Salad

Slices of Buffalo mozzarella over fresh tomato, dressed with olive oil, basil, and balsamic vinegar.

Marco Polo Salad

Chopped salad, tomato, scallions, basil, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, spinach, pancetta, and Greek or Italian dressing.

House Salad

Your choice of dressing, house greens, tomato, pepperoncini, onion, olives, and artichokes.

Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine lettuce served with homemade croutons, Romano cheese, and Caesar dressing.

Pasta

Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti served with homemade marinara sauce and Romano cheese.

Lasagna Fresca

Baked homemade lasagna with meat sauce, béchamel sauce, and mozzarella.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Flat noodles served in a garlic Romano cream sauce, topped with parsley.

Chicken Vodka

Sautéed chicken with peppers, onion, and vodka tomato cream sauce over penne.

Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Spaghetti noodles topped with our Bolognese sauce, served with Romano.

Tomato Garlic Angel Hair

Sautéed garlic, tomato, and basil over angel hair, topped with fresh basil.

Pasta Primavera

Grilled seasonal vegetables in a garlic cream sauce over penne pasta.

Linguine Clams

Fresh Manila clams, garlic, white wine, and parsley in a red, creamy white, or white wine sauce.

Penne al Pesto

Basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Romano, and pesto sauce over penne pasta.

Ravioli Forza Italia

Cheese or beef ravioli, mushrooms, dried tomato, asparagus, and light tomato cream sauce.

Soprano's Baked Ziti

Baked ziti with meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi Amatriciana

Potato dumplings with Arrabbiata sauce and pancetta, baked with mozzarella.

Penne Arrabiata

Penne pasta served with a spicy creamy tomato sauce, topped with Romano.

Entrees - Risotti

Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded then fried chicken breast topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with a side of pasta and seasonal vegetables.

Sausage Palermo

Two links of Italian sausage, grilled peppers, and onions topped with balsamic vinegar sauce, served with scalloped potatoes.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Baked eggplant with marinara and mozzarella, served with pasta and seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Carciofi

Sautéed chicken breast in artichoke and white wine sauce together with mozzarella, then quickly broiled, served with scalloped potatoes and a side of seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Marsala

Sautéed chicken breast in a wild mushroom Marsala wine sauce, served with scalloped potatoes and a side of seasonal vegetables.

Chicken Piccata

Sautéed chicken breast in a white wine and lemon caper sauce, served with scalloped potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Mushroom Risotto

Traditional Arborio risotto with an assortment of sautéed mushrooms, drizzled with white wine, finished with Italian spices.

Risotto Clams & Mussels

Garlic and olive oil white wine sautéed mussels and clams served with saffron risotto, creamed with a touch of butter, Italian spices, and a touch of marinara sauce.

Healthy Choice

Light Grilled Chicken Caesar

Garlic marinated chicken breast served over lightly dressed Caesar salad.

Tomato Garlic Wheat Penne

Wheat penne pasta, served with tomato, garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil.

Grilled Vegetable Penne

Broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, sun - dried tomatoes, and asparagus sautéed to perfection in olive oil then tossed with wheat penne.

Salmon and Veggies

Grilled salmon served with seasonal vegetables.

Vegetable Pizza

Olive oil, garlic, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, and artichokes • Cauliflower gluten - sensitive pizza crust available for an additional charge.

Create Your Own Pizza

Thin Crust Cheese Pizza

12" | 18" • Pepperoni | Ham | Italian Sausage | Breakfast Bacon | Salami | Canadian Bacon | Mushroom | Black Olive | Green Peppers | Fresh Tomato | Artichoke | Garlic | Eggplant | Pineapple | Sun - Dried Tomato | Feta Cheese | Fontina Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | Romano | Onion | Oregano | Basil | Anchovies

Calzone

Rustico's original stuffed pizza.

Mozzarella Cheese Calzone

12"

Gourmet Pizzas

12" hand - tossed pizza.

Margherita

Rustico favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil.

New Yorker

Pizza sauce, pepperoni, salami, ham, breakfast bacon, meatballs, and sausage.

Mamma Anna

Garlic sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke, asparagus, oregano, and Romano.

Chicken Fattoria

Ranch sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, red onion, and tomato.

Californian BBQ Chicken

BBQ sauce, mozzarella, BBQ chicken, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.

Vegetariana

Garlic sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, sun - dried tomato, asparagus, and zucchini.

Desserts

Sicilian Cannoli

Traditional Sicilian dessert made with ricotta cheese.

Crème Brûlée

Sweet vanilla custard with a burnt sugar crust.

New York Cheesecake

New York cheesecake served with a mixed berry sauce.

Tiramisu

Layered ladyfingers dipped in espresso covered with mascarpone and vanilla cream.

Rustico Chocolate Cake Sundae

Rich chocolate cake loaded with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and smothered with chocolate and caramel.

Spumone

Three - flavored Neapolitan - style ice cream.

Soups

Minestrone

Everyday.

Italian Wedding Soup

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Ceci Soup

Wednesday.

Pasta e Fagioli

Thursday.

Clam Chowder

Friday only.

Customers Favorites

Rustico Classics & Specials

Customers Favorites

Brussels Sprout ROCKAFELLA

Sauteed in olive oil and garlic, pancetta and a touch of cream with Romano and Fontina cheese finished with seasoned panko then quickly broiled

Pot Stickers

Stuffed pasta with Chicken and vegetables pan fried served over burr blanc with mixed green

Chef’s Favorite Crab Cakes

Fresh succulent homemade crab cakes (2) quickly fried then served with butter white wine sauce, roasted red pepper and garlic aioli a touch of balsamic reduction furnished with a sprinkle of micro green mix

Linguine Frutti di Mare

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and salmon in a light tomato garlic and white wine sauce served over Linguine pasta

Filetto Rustico

Grilled beef medallions cooked to perfection served in a brandy mushrooms sauce, scalloped potato tower with a side of seasonal vegetable.

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster stuffed ravioli served in mild Arrabbiata sauce topped with butter sauteed lobster meat

Shrimp and Scallops Agro Dolce

Grilled shrimp and scallops served over a sun-dried tomato, asparagus, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts risotto with a served with burr blanc and honey balsamic.

Surf and Turf

Grilled beef medallions served with mushrooms demi, and 4 large grilled prawns served with burr Blanc sauce accompanied with scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Rigatoni noodle served in family cheese sauce, Pancetta, finished with Italian herbs breadcrumbs topped with butter sauteed lobster meat

Location

Rustico
29940 Hunter Road
Murrieta, CA
92563
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Hours

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (951)-724-4585

Write us at iloverustico@gmail.com

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