Rustico Italiano Ristorante Menu

Welcome to Rustico Italiano Ristorante, a hidden gem located at 701 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL. This cozy venue passionately embraces the essence of rustic Italian cooking, offering an intimate dining experience that resonates with guests. The owner, Nino, is known for his warm hospitality, personally engaging with patrons and crafting unique dishes upon request.

The menu boasts a delightful selection, featuring highlights such as grilled calamari and octopus in exquisite wine sauce, as well as house-made pastas that truly showcase the restaurant's commitment to fresh ingredients and authenticity. Diners rave about the tranquil atmosphere, enhanced by soft music, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings or special celebrations. With limited seating, it’s advisable to arrive early or make a reservation. All in all, Rustico Italiano Ristorante provides not just a meal, but an experience that keeps guests returning for more.

Antipasti

Insalata Di Cesare

romaine lettuce with house caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons

Insalata Mediterranea

mixed green, eggplant, tomato, radicchio gorgonzola, pears, roast peppers, olives

Insalata Primavera

romaine, rodicchio, pecans, dried cranberry goat cheese, roast peppers, mandarin, tomato

Insalata Sorrentina

mixed green, honey dew melon, pears, walnuts, rodicchio, shaved parmesan cheese

Insalata Rusticanza

romaine lettuce, onions, tomato, artichoke, almond, roast peppers, olives, mandarin

Insalata Solaria

mixed green, eggplant, radicchio, feta cheese, olives, portobello mushroom, tomato

Ravioli With Truffle

ravioli filled with black truffle, and cheese in a truffle sauce

Marinated Anchovies

prepared with mixed green roast peppers, and artichokes

Cozze Capriccio

black mussels, sauteed with garlic, white wine fresh tomato sauce

Langostine Alla Griglia

grilled langostine with lemon dressing

Carpaccio Carne

sliced beef, shaved parmesan, lemon , olive oil dressing

Carpaccio Tonno

sliced raw tuna, capers and calamata olives, lemon

Prosciutto Melone E Pera

prosciutto di parma, honey dew melon and pears

Calamari Fritti

tender squid, lightly fried with spicy tomato sauce

Antipasto Italiano

prosciutto, salami, provolone, eggplant, roast peppers, artichoke, shaved parmesan and swiss cheese

Bruschetta

served with tomato diced, mozzarella, garlic, and spice

Trio Del Mare Blue

black mussels, tender calamari, little neck clams, sauteed in a fresh marinara sauce

Broccoli Rabe Con Salciccia

broccoli rapini sauteed with sausages oil, garlic

Cannelloni Con Vitello

homemade, filled with veal, ricotta, and mozzarella, tomato and basil

Portobello Contadino

stuffed portobello, with sausage and peppers, melted mozzarella

Soup Of The Day

fresh escarole and cannellini beans

Capellini Italiano

angel hair pasta, plum tomato, black olive, roast peppers and basil

Linguini Frutti Di Mare

black mussels, little neck clams, squid shrimp, garlic and plum tomato

Spaghetti Integrali

whole wheat pasta, shaved parmesan cheese pears, asparagus, tomato and oil garlic

Rigatoni Melanzane

tossed with eggplant , mozzarella, tomato

Penne Verdi Con Gamberi

tossed with broccoli rapini, shrimp oil and garlic

Black Linguini Rustico

homemade pasta, prepared with calamari shrimp and chopped tomato

Ziti Matriciana

ziti with pancetta italian bacon, onions, tomato, and basil

Panzerotti

pasta filled with porcini mushroom, with creme mascarpone sauce and spinach

Fettuccine Whole-wheat Puttanesca

homemade penne pasta, sauteed with olives, capers, anchovies, tomato and basil

Fettuccine Bolognese

fettuccine with veal sauce tomato, and basil

Fettuccine Napolitano

homemade fettuccine tricolor, shrimp baby clams, scallops and tomato

Gnocchi Sorrento

homemade potato dumpling, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Rigatoni Romana

chicken, chopped tomato, mushroom, roast peppers, sun dried tomato and goat cheese

Ziti Quattro Formaggi Con Pollo

ziti four cheeses, parmesan, gorgonzola, brie, mozzarella and chicken

Linguini Vongole

pasta sauteed with little neck clams oil garlic, fresh parsley

Trio Di Pasta

homemade cheese ravioli, fiocchi and gnocchi in a lights pink sauce

Penne Con Anatra E Mele

pasta penne, duck breast, and apple with mushroom in a light brown sauce

Penne Arrabiata

pasta sauteed in a spice tomato sauce with prosciutto, and herbs

Fiocchi Con Pere

pasta purse, filled with gorgonzola and pears, in a light pink sauce

Orecchiette Fantasia

short pasta, with sausages, peppers, tomato basil, shaved parmesan cheese

Primi Piatti

Secondi Piatti

Pollo Rustico

chicken breast, roast peppers, mushroom, asparagus, olives, capers and tomato

Pollo Boscaiola

chicken breast, portobello mushroom, and brown sauce, topped with gorgonzola cheese

Salciccia Cacciatore

homemade italian sausage with tomato onions, roast peppers, and mushrooms

Vitello Saltimbocca

veal scaloppini, spinach, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, brown sauce

Vitello Caprese

veal scaloppini with eggplant, mozzarella, and tomato sauce, basil

Vitello Principessa

veal scaloppini, sauteed with artichoke, peppers, mozzarella, capers, lemon

Vitello Veneziana

veal scaloppini , sauteed with gorgonzola sauce, asparagus and carpaccio truffle

Bistecca Pizzaiola

rib eye steak, sauteed with fresh tomato oregano, basil.served with linguini.

Elk Tenderloin

grilled elk medallions served with truffle sauce and ravioli truffle

Risotto Con Quaglie

wild quail, sauteed with prosciutto, sweet peas, white wine and arborio rice

Pesce Del Giorno

fish catch of the day: branzini, orata, yellow tail snapper, pompano

Buffalo Shank Ossobuco

buffalo shank served with risotto

Salciccia Con Broccoli Rapini

homemade italian sausage, sauteed with broccoli rapini, oil and garlic

Lombata Di Vitello

grilled veal chop, with madera wine, wild mushroom, brown sauce

Langostine Alla Griglia

grilled langostine with champagne mustard sauce

Risotto Della Casa

arborio rice, with mushroom, buffalo mozzarella, sweet peas, tomato, shaved

Gamberi Con Asparagi

shrimp, asparagus, orange, sun dried tomato with linguini, oil and garlic

Zuppa Di Pesce

black mussels, little neck clams, squid, shrimp, langoustine, scallops, and linguini

Chilean Sea Bass

sea bass filet, sauteed with mussels and clams, in a light tomato sauce