Cafe Rustica Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Cafe Rustica, a charming French bistro nestled in Carmel Valley, CA. Offering a diverse selection of French, soup, New American, seafood, salad, and comfort food dishes. The restaurant boasts a cozy setting with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Guests can enjoy starters like housemade country soup and crispy calamari, as well as gourmet pizzas with unique toppings like smoked salmon and tomatillo sauce. The fresh salads, including beet salad and baby spinach, are crafted with quality ingredients.
The reviews from customers highlight the attentive service, fresh and flavorful dishes, and inviting atmosphere of Cafe Rustica. Diners praise the cream of mushroom soup, goulash, and butternut squash ravioli for their exceptional taste. The restaurant is described as a gem in the area, offering reasonably priced wine and delicious thin-crust pizzas. Don't miss out on the delightful dining experience at Cafe Rustica.
Starters
Housemade Country Soup
Rustica's Marinated Olives
Crispy Calamari With Our Special Chili Aioli
Escargots A La Bourguignonne
classic french snails baked in garlic, shallots and herb butter
Grilled Eggplant
napoleon on a toasted brioche with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, pine nuts and kalamata olives
Grilled Marinated
shrimp skewer on tuscany white bean salad, roasted red peppers and cilantro
Fresh Steamed Clams
white wine, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, basil and a little beurre blanc
Beet Salad On Red Leaf Lettuce
with feta cheese, toasted pine nuts and a curry vinaigrette
Blt
with butter lettuce, maple smoked bacon, tomatoes, red onions, house made garlic croutons and dijon vinaigrette
Baby Spinach
diced prosciutto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers and a honey balsamic vinaigrette
Red Leaf Lettuce
crumbled blue cheese, pears, caramelized pecans and creamy balsamic dressing
Butter Lettuce
champagne and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and chives
Caesar Salad
shaved asiago cheese and house made garlic croutons
Salads
Hin Crusted Wood Fired Gourmet Pizzas
Flammekueche
an alsatian family favorite. diced prosciutto, onions, fresh thyme and creme fraiche
Lorraine
caramelized sweet yellow onions, maple smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, and italian parsley
Smoked Salmon On Creme Fraiche
with thinly sliced red onions, capers and chives
Jose's Pizza Verde
tomatillo sauce, chicken, corn, feta cheese, monterey jack, parmesan, cherry tomatoes and cilantro
Margherita
light pizza sauce, italian roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil
Mushroom
shiitake, portobello, oyster and white mushrooms, caramelized red onions, shaved fennel and smoked mozzarella cheese
The Dynamite
italian fennel sausage, black forest ham and pepperoni, pizza sauce and mozzarella
Bbq Chicken
hickory smoked bbq sauce, monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced red onions, fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts
Vegetarian
grilled eggplant, zucchini, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, carrots, roasted garlic, caramelized red onions and smoked mozzarella
Napolitano
light pizza sauce, kalamata olives, anchovies, artichokes, garlic and fresh mozzarella
Spinach And Cheese Raviolis
marinara, pesto, pine nuts and caramelized red onions
Butternut Squash Raviolis
parmesan bread crumbs with fresh sage and beurre blanc sauce
Cheese Tortellini
mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, fresh basil and toasted pine nuts in a light garlic cream sauce
Pasta Rustica
grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, artichokes, kalamata olives, corn, fresh basil, garlic, marinara sauce and parmesan cheese with rusticella noodles
Capellini
with grilled shrimp, house made marinara, fresh tomato concasse and shaved asiago cheese
Wood Oven Baked Rigatoni
with mushrooms, beef bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese
Pastas
Suppers
Chicken Apple Sausages
braised apple-red cabbage, au gratin potatoes and caramelized red onions
Grilled Herb
marinated chicken breast salad with carrots, corn, zucchini, roasted red peppers, champagne vinaigrette and au gratin potatoes
Hungarian Paprika Beef Goulash On Egg Noodles
creme fraiche and roasted red peppers
Oven Roasted Pork Loin Medallions
mashed sweet potatoes, mushroom sauce, winter greens
"cattleman's" Rib Eye Steak (14 Oz.)
with a green peppercorn sauce, au gratin potatoes and sauteed green beans
Herb-roasted Half Chicken
crispy artichokes, au gratin potatoes, ratatouille and kalamata olives
Fresh Salmon Filet (wild, If Available)
grilled, with mashed potatoes, tomato-zucchini galette provencale, caramelized red onions and a lemon beurre blanc sauce
Marinated Lamb Filets
grilled, with au gratin potatoes, sauteed spinach, toasted pine nuts, roasted red peppers, tomato concasse and a cabernet shallot sauce