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, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Rustica
Dairy-Free at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne or Rigatoni Vodka, House Salad and Soup of the Day (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 4 Cheese Pizza, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (6) and Brooklyn Style. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries and Soup of the Day (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries and Soup of the Day (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Small) and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne or Rigatoni Vodka, House Salad and Sicilian 16". Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rustica
Rustica in Philadelphia has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 4 Cheese Pizza, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (6) and Brooklyn Style. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rustica
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Pizza | 39.2 g | 58.5 g |
| Truffle Pizza | 0 g | 43.9 g |
| 4 Cheese Pizza | 19.5 g | 38.2 g |
| Rustica Pizza | 34.1 g | 37.3 g |
| Hot Honey Roni Pizza | 69.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Pizza | 18.1 g | 29.3 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 6.4 g | 17.4 g |
| Fra Diavolo Pizza | 23.3 g | 16.3 g |
| Drunken Style Brooklyn Pie | 5.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Margherita Pizza | 14.3 g | 13.2 g |
| Chicken Tenders (5) | 9.9 g | 11 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Traditional Pizza
- Traditional Plain Pizza (Small 12") - $14.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Plain Pizza (Large 16") - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $14.95: Plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, Romano cheese, fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Pie - $13.95: Plum tomato sauce, fresh basil, Romano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, 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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustica Pizza - $14.95: Olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, fresh basil, plum tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Cheese Pizza - $14.5: Romano, mozzarella, provolone, fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Pizza - $14.25: Feta cheese, spinach, red onions, black olives on a tomato pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber 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, Halal, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Soup of the Day (Small) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (6) - $8.95: With marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, 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, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Fries
- French Fries - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.99: Mozzarella or Cheese Whiz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs (2) - $4.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Rustica
- Is Rustica dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rustica has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne or Rigatoni Vodka, House Salad and Soup of the Day (Small).
- What can I eat at Rustica on a dairy-free diet?
- Penne or Rigatoni Vodka, House Salad and Soup of the Day (Small) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rustica have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Penne or Rigatoni Vodka and House Salad.
- Is Rustica gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rustica?
- Mediterranean Pizza, at roughly 58.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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