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Rustica Cucina

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Rockland

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Rustica Cucina

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Dinner

Antipasti‎

Zuppe ~ Zuppe

7.00

Hearty homemade soup, made daily

Suppli

8.50

Deep fried risotto balls stuffed w/ prosciutto & fresh mozzarella served w/ a sun-dried tomato sauce

Sautéed Mussels

9.00

Local mussels w/ white wine, tomatoes, bacon, pesto & a touch of cream

Beet Napoleon

8.00

Layered chioga beets & goat cheese w/ balsamic onion jam & baby arugula

Shrimp & Polenta

9.00

Crispy roasted garlic & scallion polenta topped w/ sautéed shrimp & peperonata (roasted red & yellow peppers, onion, capers fresh oregano & thyme)

Stuffed Portobellini

8.50

Roasted mushrooms stuffed w/ creamy spinach, artichoke & three cheeses topped w/ parmesan & herbed bread crumbs & baked

Calamari Fritti

8.50

Crispy calamari & fried cherry peppers w/ spicy tomato & lemon aioli dipping sauces

Fontina Fonduta

9.00

Baked fontina & roasted grape tomatoes w/ thyme, garlic & grilled bread

Insalate‎

House Salad

7.00

Field greens w/ tomato, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette

Fried Artichoke Salad

8.50

Field greens, shaved fennel, toasted pine nuts w/ an orange vinaigrette

Antipasto Salad

8.50

Baby arugula, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, tomato & banana peppers, w/ a red wine vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

7.00

Romaine lightly tossed w/ caesar dressing & topped w/ grated parmesan

Baby Spinach

8.50

Prosciutto wrapped roasted pears, bleu cheese, red onion, toasted walnuts & sherry vinaigrette

Insalate‎: Pizza

10 inch pie

Goat Cheese

13.00

Sundried tomato pesto, herbed goat cheese, red onion, roasted mushrooms, baby spinach & three cheeses

Sausage

13.00

White‎ pie w/ creamy spinach, artichokes, tomato, roasted garlic & three cheeses

Grilled Chicken

13.00

White pie w/ red & yellow peppers, onions, capers, grilled chicken, baby arugula & three cheeses

Margherita

12.00

Pizza sauce, three cheeses, tomatoes & basil

Fried Eggplant

13.00

Pizza sauce, three cheeses, roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil

Prosciutto

13.00

White pie w/ roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, fontina, sage & three cheeses

Primi Piatti‎

Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana

17.00

Lightly breaded eggplant or chicken layered w/ three cheeses & marinara then baked to perfection & served over linguine. Eggplant

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

19.00

Roasted‎ carrot, turnip, chioga beet, parsnip, sweet potato, kale & mushrooms finished w/ a balsamic onion sauce & served on a parmesan risotto

Veal Marsala

24.00

Sautéed‎ veal w/ plum tomatoes, wild mushrooms & a rich marsala wine sauce finished w/ fresh herbs & served over soft polenta

Pan Roasted Haddock

22.00

Topped w/ a mediterranean relish & herbed bread crumbs, served w/ baby arugula & roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Risotto Del Giorno

Chef’s choice of creamy risotto priced daily

Pork & Green Chili Stew

20.00

Slow‎ roasted pork w/ root vegetables, sun dried tomatoes & kale served w/ roasted garlic yukon gold mashed potatoes

Grilled Bistro Steak

22.00

Served w/ a crispy mushroom risotto cake & sautéed escarole, roasted shallots, grape tomatoes & veal demi-glace

Chicken Saltimbocca

20.00

Pan seared scaloppini of chicken breast layered w/ sage & prosciutto, & sautéed w/ white wine, garlic, shiitakes, leeks & baby spinach over soft polenta

Cannelloni

19.00

House‎ made roasted sweet potato & caramelized onion cannelloni, baked in a bleu cheese béchamel served w/ sautéed garlic baby spinach & crispy prosciutto

Pasta‎

Pasta Rossa

17.00

Linguine tossed w/ marinara sauce, garlic, basil & topped w/ parmesan

Chicken Cacciatore

18.00

Slow cooked chicken thighs in red wine, tomato, garlic & rosemary; w/ red peppers, onions & mushrooms on fettucine

Penne Alla Bolognese

18.00

Traditional slow cooked meat sauce topped w/ basil pesto & ricotta cheese

Mussel Fra Diavolo

18.50

Mussels sauteed w/ garlic, extra virgin olive, white wine & cherry peppers in a spicy marinara w/ basil & parmesan on linguine

Gnocchi

18.00

House made porcini mushroom ricotta gnocchi, w/ shiitakes, sweet peas & scallions in a sage cream sauce topped w/ baby arugula dressed w/ lemon & extra virgin olive oil

Shrimp Picatta

18.50

Shrimp sauteed w/ shiitake mushrooms, arugula, plum tomatoes & capers in a garlic lemon white wine butter sauce over fettuccine

Cavatelli

18.00

(House made rolled pasta) roasted butternut squash, bacon, caramelized onions, grilled chicken & baby spinach in a brown butter cream sauce w/ fresh rosemary

Basil Alfredo

18.00

Fettuccine tossed in a basil pesto parmesan cream sauce w/ plum tomatoes

Crispy Calamari

18.00

Fettuccine sautéed w/ extra virgin olive oil, garlic & plum tomatoes, in a white wine lemon butter sauce w/ baby arugula & topped w/ crispy fried calamari

Linguine & Meatballs

18.00

Roberto’s famous meatballs w/ marinara & fresh basil

Baker

18.00

House made hot Italian sausage, escarole & roasted shallots, tossed w/ marinara, penne & herbs topped w/ parmesan & ricotta & baked until golden brown

Desserts

Dolci‎

All desserts 6.00

Dolci‎: Mixed Berry Cobbler

Served warm w/ vanilla gelato

Crema Bruciata

Creamy baked custard topped w/ caramelized sugar

Boca Negra

Intense chocolate torte, w/ whipped cream & caramel sauce

Gelato/Sorbetto

Ask your server about today’s flavors

Almond /Poppy Seed Cake

Topped w/ warm bourbon glazed peaches & whipped cream

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso & kahlua soaked lady finger cookies, layered w/ mascarpone cream & showered w/ cocoa

Cannoli

A traditional Italian favorite. the filling changes daily

Caffé‎

Caffé Americano (Reg or Decaf)

2.25

Espresso / Doppio (Double)

3.00 - 4.25

Espresso Corretto

5.50

Cappuccino or Latte

3.75

Affogato a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato Topped w/ a Shot of Hot Espresso

4.50

(With a Splash of Grappa)

Cappuccino E Liquori‎

Espresso w/ a blend of liqueurs topped w/ frothed milk

Torrone

8.75

Amaretto & brandy

Baige a Betina

8.75

Chambord & white crème de cacao

Tuscan's Dream

8.75

Sambuca & white crème de menthe

Caffé De’ Medici

8.75

Crème de cacao, khalua, coffee brandy

Bella Cino

8.75

Frangelica & triple sec

After Dinner‎

Amaretto Di Saronno

7.50

Frangelico

8.50

Campari

8.50

Fonseca, 10 Year Tawny Port

8.50

Uve, Grappa Di Cabernet

12.50

Sambuca

7.50

Baileys

7.50

Caravella, Limoncello

8.50

Courvoissier Napoleon

12.50

Martinis‎

Jolly Rancher

Watermelon vodka, apple pucker, cranberry juice & a splash of sour

French Martini

Vodka, chambourd, pineapple juice

Lemon Drop’Tini

Citron vodka, lemoncello, dash triple sec, sugar rim

Peach Fuzz

Absolut vodka, peach schnapps, midori, pineapple & a splash of grenadine

Pine’Tini

Vanilla vodka, triple sec, & pineapple juice

Negroni

Gin,‎ campari, sweet vermouth

Espresso Martini

Vodka, brewed espresso, baileys & kahlua

Green Bikini’Tini

Gin, melon liqueur, splash of sour, splash of sprite

Choc’Tini

Vanilla‎ vodka, white cream de cocoa, & bailys

Gin & Juice

Tangueray gin, cointreau, pineapple, & cranberry juices

Sidecar

Brandy,‎ cointreau & lemon juice

Key Lime Pie‎

Liquor 43, Vanilla Vodka, Half & Half

Wine

Chianti Classico, Checchi, Italy

What could be better than chianti & great Italian cuisine?

Mojo, Cantina Ripani, Italy

High in the mountains overlooking the adriatic resides this longhaired cousin of chianti w/ a twinkle in his eye & a song in his heart

Barbera, Tre Vingne, Vietti

This world-renowned producer has created the perfect drinking wine. Ruby red in color w/ sun ripened cherry & vanilla flavors combine w/ bright acidity & sweet tannins

Cotes Du Rhone, Chateau Du Trignon, France

This hand picked gem boasts ripe jammy fruit & spicy tannins. A simple, gulpable quaff. Not fancy but delicious

Primitivo, Layer Cake, Italy A.K.A Zinfandel

We love it, we need it, we couldn’t do without it! This wine is like a great layer cake filled w/ mocha, chocolate & hints of spice & rich always rich

Malbec Reserve, Calagore, Argentina

A sublime example of argentines winemaking prowess. A great wine that happens to be organic. Smokey sensations of coffee & dried fruit mean & green

Chianti Reserva, Villa Caffagio, Italy

Two years (minimum) of wood ageing gives this sangiovese an earthiness & smokiness to stand up to any dish

Colosi Rosso, Italy

This underdog delivers. Rich ripe flavors abound. Try it once & you’ll become a fan for life

Bardolino, Fasoli Gino, Italy

Not too heavy not too light jusssst right. This versatile wine is the perfectstarter but holds its own when your entrees arrive

Cabernet/Merlot, Penfolds Koonunga Hill, Australia

Merlot throws ripe plums at cabernet to keep it in check. Rich & round, simply put fun to drink

Cabernet, Lees Fitch, California

Classic cabernet lovers rejoice!!! Bourbon soaked cherries, chocolate & cedar what sounds better than that

Monastrell, Bodegas Olivares, Spain

Dark & mysterious. Produced from old vines under the cover of warm days & cool nights. This rare gem boasts vibrant blackberry flavors lifted by zesty minerals

Zinfandel, Tobin James, California

The wine produced out of this renovated stagecoach stop will hold you at gunpoint. Rich berry & black currant flavors are backed up by a posse of sophisticated tannins

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