LaRustica – Italian
LaRustica transports diners to the heart of the Italian countryside, where exposed brick and the warm glow of a wood-burning oven create an intimate sanctuary for lovers of authentic flavor. Silk-smooth ribbons of pasta are hand-crafted daily and paired with slow-simmered ragùs, while artisanal pizzas boast the perfect blistered crust and the bright tang of sun-ripened tomatoes. It is a place where the clinking of wine glasses and the aroma of fresh basil invite long, soulful meals that turn every dinner into a spirited celebration of the Mediterranean table.
1426 Lexington Avenue, NY 10128 +1-212-860-3822 https://www.orderlarusticapizza.comRating: 3.9/5 (192 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise La Rustica for its top-notch, authentic New York-style pizza, with many highlighting the thin, crispy crust and fresh ingredients. Standout favorites include the Bianca all-white pizza with its rich mozzarella and ricotta blend, the classic Margherita, and unique options like the cauliflower crust pie with rainbow sauce. Guests appreciate the late-night hours and the attentive service from owner Alex, noting that the beef-only toppings are a welcome touch for those avoiding pork.
Menu
House Favorites
These are the shop recommendations for a great meal experience.
- Plain Cheese Pie - $15.95: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cauliflower Personal Pie - $19.95: 10" Seasoned cauliflower crust with your choice of Toppings, Sauce & Cheese. (Gluten-free, Keto) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Margarita Pie - $17.95: Fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Pie - $20.95: Our signature crispy pizza with pepperoni and drizzled with Mike's Hot Honey
- Buffalo Chicken Pie - $24.95: With your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Bruschetta Pie - $24.95: Chicken cutlet, fresh tomatoes, Olive oil & red onions topped with Balsamic Glaze & mozzarella cheese on a white pie.
- Hell’s Kitchen Pie - $24.95: Buffalo chicken, red onions, jalapeños, cherry peppers & mozzarella cheese
- Spicy Sausage Pizza - $24.95: Italian Sausage, Jalapeños, Cherry peppers & Mozzarella cheese
- Rainbow Pizza - $24.95: Tri-color (Marinara, Vodka, Pesto) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Diavola Pizza - $24.95: Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni, Jalapeno, Cherry peppers, red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Hot Honey PESTO Pepperoni Pie - $20.95: Our signature crispy pizza with Pesto sauce pepperoni and drizzled with Mike's Hot Honey
- Hot Honey WHITE Pepperoni Pie - $20.95: Our signature crispy pizza with Mozzarella ricotta & pepperoni with Mike's Hot Honey (white pizza no sauce)
- Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pie - $20.95: Our signature crispy pizza with pepperoni with sauce and mozzarella with drizzled Mike's Hot Honey
- Traditional Chicken Wings - $10: Lightly Breaded Chicken Wings. Served with Celery & Carrot sticks
- Hot Honey Cheesesteak Hero - $15.95: Melted Provolone Cheese, Onions, Mushrooms, and Mikes Hot Honey
- Garlic Knots - $3.95: With a side of marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Calzone - $14.95: Fresh calzone stuffed with pepperoni, ricotta, mozzarella, & Mike's hot honey
- Greek Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese & stuffed grape leaves. Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Regular Soda - $2.5: Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza.
Pizza Pies
Our Crust is like no other pizza place
- Plain Cheese Pie - $15.95: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cauliflower Personal Pie - $19.95: 10" Seasoned cauliflower crust with your choice of Toppings, Sauce & Cheese. (Gluten-free, Keto) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- VEGAN Cheese Pie - $19.95: Our signature vegan dough and sauce topped with vegan mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Grandma Pie - $27.95: Fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil on a thin pan baked crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Margarita Pie - $17.95: Fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- VEGAN Margarita Pie - $20.95: Vegan mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, & extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chicken Pesto Pie - $24.95: Chicken cutlet, pesto sauce, artichoke hearts, & mozzarella cheese.
- Focaccia Pie - $24.95: Crushed fresh Tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, & extra virgin olive oil on a Sicilian square crust, no cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics
- Chicken Parmigiana Pie - $24.95: Chicken cutlet, marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pie - $24.95: Chicken cutlet, chopped crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese & Ranch dressing.
- Bianca Pie - $17.95: Mozzarella & ricotta blend with garlic & Italian herbs, no sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- BBQ Chicken Pie - $24.95 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pie - $24.95: Chopped Spinach & Artichoke Hearts mixed in our creamy garlic Alfredo sauce & mozzarella cheese.
- Sicilian Pie - $27.95: Crunchy thick crust square, with your choice of sauce, cheese & toppings Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Hawaiiana Pie - $24.95: Slices Ham & Pineapple with sauce & Mozzarella cheese.
- Meat Lovers Pie - $24.95: Pepperoni, sausage, meatball & bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Veggie Lovers Pie - $24.95: Broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- VEGAN VEGGIE Pie - $23.95: Vegan Cheese pizza with broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, & onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Supreme Pizza - $24.95: Pepperoni, Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms
- Vodka Sauce Pizza Pie - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Penne Ala Vodka Pizza Pie - $24.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Vodka Pizza Pie - $24.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza Pie - $24.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Wings & Fingers
- Chicken Fingers (5) - $11.95: With a side of honey mustard.
- Chicken Fingers & French Fries - $15.95
- Traditional Chicken Wings - $10: Lightly Breaded Chicken Wings. Served with Celery & Carrot sticks
- Boneless Chicken Wings - $12: Breaded boneless wings served with celery & carrot sticks
- French Fries - $6.5: Our lightly salted crispy french fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Shrimp with French Fries - $18.95: Our delicious Breaded Shrimps are deep-fried 'till golden brown, Seasoned to perfection!
Pizza Slices
- Pizza by the Slice - $3.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Awesome Heros
- Chicken Ala Vodka Hero - $14.95: Chicken Cutlets, Vodka Sauce, & Melted Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chicken Parmigiana Hero - $14.95: Breaded chicken breast topped with our house marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken Pesto Hero - $14.95: With sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & Melted mozzarella.
- Supreme Grilled Chicken Hero - $14.95: With fresh mozzarella, fire-roasted sweet peppers, olive oil & balsamic glaze
- Supreme Grilled Eggplant Hero - $14.95: With fresh mozzarella, fire-roasted sweet peppers, olive oil & balsamic glaze
- Italian Combo Hero - $14.95: Ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo, oil & vinegar
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Hero - $14.95: Grilled chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese & Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fried Shrimp Hero - $15.95: With lettuce, tomatoes, & mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Shrimp Parmigiana Hero - $15.95: Lightly breaded shrimp topped with Marinara and melted mozzarella
- Veal Parmigiana Hero - $14.95: Lightly breaded Veal cutlet topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Sausage Parmigiana Hero - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Eggplant Parmigiana Hero - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meatball Parmigiana Hero - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Bruschetta Hero - $14.95: Grilled or fried chicken, sauteed tomatoes, onions & fresh basil in garlic, olive oil & vinegar with melted mozzarella.
- Chicken Milanese Hero - $14.95: Chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Veal Milanese Hero - $14.95: Breaded veal cutlets, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo
- Buffalo Chicken Hero - $14.95: With lettuce, tomatoes & blue cheese dressing.
- Hell’s Kitchen Hero - $14.95: Buffalo chicken, jalapenos, onions, cherry peppers & Blue cheese dressing
- Eggplant Pesto Hero - $14.95: Fried eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pesto sauce & melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Bruschetta Hero - $15.95: Fried shrimp, sauteed tomatoes & garlic in olive oil & vinegar with melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Hero - $14.95
Cheesesteaks
Thinly sliced Philly Steak in a toasted Hero bread
- Philly Cheesesteak - $14.95: With American Cheese, sauteed peppers & onions
- Chicken Cheesesteak - $14.95: Thinly sliced grilled chicken, mushrooms & onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Italian Cheesesteak - $14.95: peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese
- Provolone Cheesesteak - $14.95: Onions, Mushrooms, Provolone cheese
- Diavola Cheesesteak - $14.95: Jalapeños, Onions, Cherry Peppers, & melted Mozzarella
- Hot Honey Cheesesteak Hero - $15.95: Melted Provolone Cheese, Onions, Mushrooms, and Mikes Hot Honey
Italian Dinners
Served with Bread, Pasta & Salad
- Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms Dinner - $20.95: with bread & a side of Pasta & Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Cacciatore Dinner - $20.95: Butter Sautéed Chicken Breast with mixed veggies in a light marinara sauce with Pasta & Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Chicken Francaise Dinner - $22.95: Fresh chicken breast dipped in eggs and sautéed in butter wine sauce with pasta & salad
- Chicken Piccata Dinner - $20.95: With capers & white wine lemon sauce. with pasta & salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chicken Parmigiana Dinner - $20.95: Breaded chicken in marinara sauce & covered with cheese.
- Grilled Chicken Parmigiana Dinner - $20.95: Grilled chicken in marinara sauce & covered with cheese.
- Eggplant Rollatini Dinner - $21.95: Breaded Eggplant filled with ricotta cheese, topped with marinara & melted mozzarella with pasta & salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Eggplant Parmigiana Dinner - $20.95: Breaded eggplant in Marinara sauce & melted mozzarella with pasta & salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana Dinner - $20.95: Grilled Eggplant in marinara sauce topped with parmigiana cheese & melted mozzarella with sides of bread, pasta, & salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Veal Marsala Mushroom Dinner - $23.95: With mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Veal Piccata Dinner - $23.95: With capers & white wine lemon sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Veal Parmigiana Dinner - $23.95: Breaded Veal cutlets, Marinara sauce & melted mozzarella cheese.
- Shrimp Scampi Dinner - $24.95: Jumbo Shrimps Sauteed in butter, garlic & wine sauce, served with freshly squeezed lemon juice. with pasta & salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Shrimp Parmigiana Dinner - $24.95: Breaded Fresh Shrimps in Marinara Sauce and Melted Cheese with your choice of Pasta & Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Grilled Shrimp Parm Dinner - $24.95: Fresh Grilled Shrimp in our homemade marinara sauce topped with parmigiana and melted mozzarella with sides of pasta, salad, & bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo Dinner (spicy) - $24.95: Sautéed Shrimp in our spicy Marinara Sauce with a side of Bread, Salad, and your choice of Pasta Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sautéed Calamari Marinara Dinner - $22.95: Fresh Sautéed Calamari in our homemade Marinara sauce with sides of pasta, salad, & bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mussels Marinara Dinner - $22.95: Fresh Black Mussels in our homemade marinara sauce with sides of pasta, salad, & bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mix Seafood SCAMPI Dinner - $25.95: Fresh Shrimp, Fresh Black Mussels, Fresh Calamari Sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce with sides of pasta, salad, & bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mix Seafood MARINARA Dinner - $25.95: Fresh Shrimp, Fresh Black Mussels, Fresh Calamari Sautéed in our homemade marinara sauce with sides of pasta, salad, & bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Homemade Pastas
- Pasta with Marinara Sauce - $14: with a side of Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pasta with Broccoli Garlic & Olive Oil - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pasta Ala Vodka - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Pasta Arrabiata (Spicy) - $16: Pasta with with marinara sauce, Jalapeno & cherry peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Pasta Ala Pesto Sauce - $16: contains (pine nuts) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta Primavera - $16: with Sauteed vegetables in pink sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta Carbonara - $16: Comes with bacon in cream sauce.
- Pasta with Meatballs - $18
- Pasta Marinara with Sausage - $18
- Pasta with Mushroom Sauce - $16: Choice of red mushrooms sauce or white mushroom sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pasta Alfredo - $16: Fettuccine tossed in our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pasta Bolognese (Meat Sauce) - $16
- Pasta Ala Puttanesca - $16: with Anchovies & Olives, in red sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pasta Clam Sauce - $16: Red or White Clam Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Oven Baked Pastas
- Cheese Ravioli - $16: Ravioli stuffed with Ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lobster Ravioli - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Baked Ziti - $16: Ziti with mozzarella & Ricotta baked to perfection with melted mozzarella
- Meat Lasagna - $18: Stacked layers of pasta packed with meat & cheese, covered in red sauce. Pro tip: Go for the crispy edge pieces.
- Vegetable Lasagna - $16 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Stuffed Shells - $16: Classic ricotta stuffed shells with flavorful three-cheese ricotta filling & delicious marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Appetizers & Sides
- Mozzarella Sticks - $9.95: With a side of marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Beef Patty - $4.95: Jamaican Beef Empanada
- Garlic Bread - $4.5: Bread, topped with garlic, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Garlic Knots - $3.95: With a side of marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Fried Zucchini Sticks - $16 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Bread with Cheese - $5.95: A cross between garlic bread & pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy & delicious party snack. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Jalapeno Cheese Poppers - $10.95: With a side ranch. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Fried Calamari - $15.95: Flash fried squid, crunchy on the outside & simply perfect on the inside. Kick it up a notch with a squeeze of lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Meatball Marinara - $9.95: With or without mozzarella with a side of bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sausage Peppers & Onions marinara Plate - $10.95: With or without mozzarella cheese with a side of Bread
- Sauteed Veggie in Garlic & Olive Oil - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bruschetta Hero - $6.95: Fresh tomatoes, garlic & fresh basil sauteed in olive oil & vinegar with melted mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Calzones & Pizza Rolls
all served with a side of Marinara Sauce
- Calzone - $8.95: Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pizza Roll - $10.95: Filled with your choice and mozzarella cheese
- Mike's Hot Honey Pepperoni Calzone - $14.95: Fresh calzone stuffed with pepperoni, ricotta, mozzarella, & Mike's hot honey
Soups
- Homemade Soups - $6.99: Freshly cooked & savory soup, With a side of Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Salads
- Greek Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese & stuffed grape leaves. Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Grilled Eggplant Salad - $10: Grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts over Romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chef Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fire-roasted sweet peppers, onions, ham, salami & provolone. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce, croutons, & Shaved Pecorino Romano cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Caprese Salad - $10: Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, fire-roasted sweet peppers over Romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Salad - $8: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers & onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Chocolate Layers Cake - $6.95: Three layers of temptations Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $6.95: Moist cake, spiced with cinnamon and frosted with cream cheese frosting.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cake - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Italian Cheese Cake - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $6.95: A delicious coffee-flavored italian dessert. Ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar & Mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
- Red Velvet Cake - $6: A creamy layered red velvet cake made with real cream cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Zeppole - $6.95: A Box of Deep fried dough with powdered sugar & chocolate or strawberry dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemoncello Mascarpone Cake - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Toasted Almonds Cream Cake - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Cake - $6.95: three layers of delicious sponge cakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Molten Lava Cake - $6.95: Molten Chocolate Ganache filled cake Best when microwaved for 20 seconds before enjoying it Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mini Cannolis (3) - $6.95: chocolate chip cream filled sweet Italian puff pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.5: Freshly baked large Chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oreo Mousse Cake - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tres leches cake - $6.95: A tres leches cake, dulce de tres leches, also known as pan tres leches or simply tres leches, is a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Cheesecake - $6.95
Beverage
- Regular Soda - $2.5: Nothing like a cold soda to go with your pizza.
- Diet Soda - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Water - $2
- Snapple - $3
- Vitamin Water - $3
- 2 Liter soda - $5.5
Catering
Half Tray serves 8-12 people. Full Tray serves 15-20 people.
- Gluten free Penne Ala vodka Catering - $75 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free
- Gluten free Penne Alfredo Catering - $75 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free
- Pasta with Marinara Sauce Catering - $60
- Penne alla Vodka Catering - $70
- Fettuccine Alfredo Catering - $60
- PASTA WITH SAUTEED BROCCOLI, GARLIC & OLIVE OIL CATERING - $60 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic
- BAKED ZITI CATERING - $60
- MEAT LASAGNA CATERING - $70
- CHEESE RAVIOLI CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- STUFFED SHELLS CATERING - $70
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA CATERING - $70
- CHICKEN MARSALA CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- CHICKEN FRANCAISE CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- CHICKEN PICATTA CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- VEAL PARMIGIANA CATERING - $80
- VEAL MARSALA CATERING - $80
- MEATBALL PARMIGIANA CATERING - $70
- SAUSAGE, PEPPERS & ONIONS CATERING - $70
- EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA CATERING - $70
- EGGPLANT ROLLATINI CATERING - $70
- SAUTEED BROCCOLI CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- SHRIMP PARMIGIANA CATERING - $90 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- FRIED CALAMARI CATERING - $80 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- MOZZARELLA STICKS CATERING - $70
- CHICKEN FINGERS CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- CHICKEN WINGS CATERING - $70 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House SALAD CATERING - $45 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- GREEK SALAD CATERING - $50 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Mediterranean, South-Beach
- CAESAR SALAD CATERING - $55 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chef Salad CATERING - $70
- CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD CATERING - $75
- Shrimp SCAMPI CATERING - $90 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about LaRustica
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Cauliflower Personal Pie and SAUTEED BROCCOLI CATERING accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian, and nut-free.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Bianca all-white pizza, classic Margherita, and the cauliflower crust pie with rainbow sauce.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Sauteed Broccoli; keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options include the Cauliflower Personal Pie and Sauteed Broccoli Catering.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- LaRustica maintains an overall average rating of 3.9/5 for its authentic Italian cuisine and New York-style pizza.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 3.9/5, this moderately priced ($$) Italian restaurant offers authentic New York-style pizza, late-night hours, and unique beef-only toppings.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- LaRustica features hand-crafted pasta, a wood-burning oven, beef-only toppings, late-night hours, and unique cauliflower crust rainbow sauce pizza.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- LaRustica offers casual dining with New York-style pizza, late-night hours, and moderate pricing ($$) in an intimate atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- LaRustica features an intimate atmosphere with exposed brick, a wood-burning oven, and attentive service from owner Alex for diners.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- LaRustica offers a website and online ordering for their customers which can be accessed at https://www.orderlarusticapizza.com.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect authentic New York-style pizza, late-night hours, and beef-only toppings at this moderate ($$) restaurant rated 3.9/5.
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