Rustica – Italian
Rustica invites diners into a warm, flour-dusted sanctuary where the comforting scent of hand-stretched dough and simmering tomato sauce fills the air. Each artisanal pie, from the vibrant, herb-flecked Margherita to the fiery Fra Diavolo, emerges from the oven with a perfectly charred crust and bubbling, golden cheese. Whether savoring a simple white pizza or a Mediterranean-inspired creation, guests find a soulful dining experience that honors the timeless craft of the neighborhood pizzeria.
903, North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, 19123 +12156271393 https://www.rusticaphilly.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Traditional Pizza
- Traditional Plain Pizza (Small 12") - $14.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Plain Pizza (Large 16") - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $14.95: Plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, Romano cheese, fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Pie - $13.95: Plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, Romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pizza - $14.5: Olive oil, fresh garlic, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fra Diavolo Pizza - $14.95: Hot cherry peppers, sausage sauce, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $14.95: BBQ sauce, chicken, red onions, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustica Pizza - $14.95: Olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, fresh basil, plum tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Cheese Pizza - $14.5: Romano, mozzarella, provolone, fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Pizza - $14.25: Feta cheese, spinach, red onions, black olives on a tomato pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $14.95: Buffalo sauce, chicken, mozzarella with blue cheese on the side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pizza - $14.95: White pizza with fresh mushrooms, broccoli and red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian 16" - $21.5: Square and thick crust Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Roni Pizza - $14.5: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, burrata, crispy pepperoni, sweet spicy honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Pizza - $16.5: 4 cheese style, assorted mushrooms with imported truffle oil and paste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brooklyn Pie
- Brooklyn Style - $23.5: Thinly made pan pie with plum tomato olive oil, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella and Romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Style Brooklyn Pie - $26.95: Vodka sauce, mozzarella cheese & crispy chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolore Brooklyn Pie - $25.5: Marinara, creamy vodka sauce, vibrant pesto and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day (Small) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (6) - $8.95: With marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders (5) - $10.25 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Knots (6) - $5.95: Served with a side of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - $12.95: Served with sriracha and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Meatballs & Ricotta - $10.5: Meatballs in homemade tomato sauce topped with ricotta cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti or Penne Dinner - $18.5: Includes 3 meatballs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne or Rigatoni Vodka - $21.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Saccheti - $24.95: Tiny pasta purses stuffed with cheese, tossed in a cream black truffle sauce with porcini mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Homemade Salads
- House Salad - $10.25: Mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, croutons, pepperoncini peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - $15.5: Fresh mozzarella, fire roasted tomato, Kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, prosciutto, roasted red peppers and Genoa salami Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $13.95: Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, plum tomatoes and red onions on romaine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Fries
- French Fries - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.99: Mozzarella or Cheese Whiz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs (2) - $4.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
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