Café Rustica Menu – Carmel Valley, CA

Type : American restaurant

Location : Carmel Valley, CA

An open kitchen, stone pizza oven & patio create a warm vibe at this California cuisine specialist. Based on 442 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Café Rustica 93924

Address:
10 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Phone: (831) 659-4444

Website: http://www.caferusticavillage.com/

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM

Menu

Starters
Housemade Country Soup $5.75
Rustica’s Marinated Olives $7.25
Crispy Calamari With Our Special Chili Aioli $8.95
Escargots A La Bourguignonne
classic french snails baked in garlic, shallots and herb butter		 $10.75
Grilled Eggplant
napoleon on a toasted brioche with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, basil, pine nuts and kalamata olives		 $9.75
Grilled Marinated
shrimp skewer on tuscany white bean salad, roasted red peppers and cilantro		 $9.95
Fresh Steamed Clams
white wine, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, basil and a little beurre blanc		 $10.75
Salads
Beet Salad On Red Leaf Lettuce
with feta cheese, toasted pine nuts and a curry vinaigrette		 $8.95
Blt
with butter lettuce, maple smoked bacon, tomatoes, red onions, house made garlic croutons and dijon vinaigrette		 $8.75
Baby Spinach
diced prosciutto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers and a honey balsamic vinaigrette		 $8.95
Red Leaf Lettuce
crumbled blue cheese, pears, caramelized pecans and creamy balsamic dressing		 $9.50
Butter Lettuce
champagne and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and chives		 $6.95
Caesar Salad
shaved asiago cheese and house made garlic croutons		 $9.50
Hin Crusted Wood Fired Gourmet Pizzas
Flammekueche
an alsatian family favorite. diced prosciutto, onions, fresh thyme and creme fraiche		 $12.95
Lorraine
caramelized sweet yellow onions, maple smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, and italian parsley		 $13.50
Smoked Salmon On Creme Fraiche
with thinly sliced red onions, capers and chives		 $15.75
Jose’s Pizza Verde
tomatillo sauce, chicken, corn, feta cheese, monterey jack, parmesan, cherry tomatoes and cilantro		 $13.75
Margherita
light pizza sauce, italian roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil		 $12.95
Mushroom
shiitake, portobello, oyster and white mushrooms, caramelized red onions, shaved fennel and smoked mozzarella cheese		 $13.50
The Dynamite
italian fennel sausage, black forest ham and pepperoni, pizza sauce and mozzarella		 $14.25
Bbq Chicken
hickory smoked bbq sauce, monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced red onions, fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts		 $13.95
Vegetarian
grilled eggplant, zucchini, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, carrots, roasted garlic, caramelized red onions and smoked mozzarella		 $13.50
Napolitano
light pizza sauce, kalamata olives, anchovies, artichokes, garlic and fresh mozzarella		 $13.50
Pastas
Spinach And Cheese Raviolis
marinara, pesto, pine nuts and caramelized red onions		 $19.75
Butternut Squash Raviolis
parmesan bread crumbs with fresh sage and beurre blanc sauce		 $18.75
Cheese Tortellini
mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, fresh basil and toasted pine nuts in a light garlic cream sauce		 $19.00
Pasta Rustica
grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, artichokes, kalamata olives, corn, fresh basil, garlic, marinara sauce and parmesan cheese with rusticella noodles		 $18.75
Capellini
with grilled shrimp, house made marinara, fresh tomato concasse and shaved asiago cheese		 $18.95
Wood Oven Baked Rigatoni
with mushrooms, beef bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese		 $18.25
Suppers
Chicken Apple Sausages
braised apple-red cabbage, au gratin potatoes and caramelized red onions		 $20.50
Grilled Herb
marinated chicken breast salad with carrots, corn, zucchini, roasted red peppers, champagne vinaigrette and au gratin potatoes		 $17.50
Hungarian Paprika Beef Goulash On Egg Noodles
creme fraiche and roasted red peppers		 $21.75
Oven Roasted Pork Loin Medallions
mashed sweet potatoes, mushroom sauce, winter greens		 $21.75
“Cattleman’s” Rib Eye Steak (14 Oz.)
with a green peppercorn sauce, au gratin potatoes and sauteed green beans		 $24.75
Herb-Roasted Half Chicken
crispy artichokes, au gratin potatoes, ratatouille and kalamata olives		 $19.95
Fresh Salmon Filet (Wild, If Available)
grilled, with mashed potatoes, tomato-zucchini galette provencale, caramelized red onions and a lemon beurre blanc sauce		 $21.75
Marinated Lamb Filets
grilled, with au gratin potatoes, sauteed spinach, toasted pine nuts, roasted red peppers, tomato concasse and a cabernet shallot sauce		 $23.75

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Reviews

Jerry
We all really enjoyed our meals and experience. The Sea Bass special was my favorite out of everything we ordered. Also loved the calamari appetizer and Cesar salad.

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Justin B.
We had a really solid meal. Good atmosphere and service. Wish they had a full bar. Bear and wine only. Maybe stick with the pizza.

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Brian C.
We love this restaurant but today they seemed a little “off.” Called one week in advance for lunch (asking for outside dining) and when we arrived there was plenty of outside seats available yet the hostess seated us at a table in the breezeway. We dined for 90 minutes and not once were the two or three 4-tops were occupied, which the hostess told us were reserved. Also, when I made reservations I told the person we were celebrating 33 years of marriage. No one made mention of it during our visit….NO, we didn’t expect a free dessert….how about “congratulations on your special day and thank you for dining with us.” Yes, we will return hoping for a better experience next time.

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Gary F
Rustic is an apt description of this charming spot in the Carmel Valley Village. Of course, it blends in nicely with other buildings in town. The patio is as good as it gets. Pizza, pasta and a local wine. What could be better?

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Laura Schroeder
The sand dabs and German potatoe salad was one of the most sublime dishes I have ever eaten! This place has French charm and the food superb because there is a CHEF running a tight ship! Great fast service. No complaints and I’m very hard to please foodie.

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Joshua Johnson
We had the calamari to start and the duck (special that day; not a regular menu item) and butternut squash ravioli as entrees. The ravioli was exceptional, and the other two dishes were great. We’ll definitely eat here again.

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Steve S
What is wrong with the diners of Carmel Valley? All the positive ratings for a rundown restaurant with terrible service and unsanitary practices just don’t make sense.

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Adrian Lee
Such a satisfying, delicious meal we had at Cafe Rustica. Both the roast 1/2 chicken and grilled salmon were perfect and served with delicious (and plentiful) side dishes, including ratatouille, potatoes au gratin and roasted artichoke pieces, a preparation I had never encountered—yum!

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Lynne Humphrey
1st time here. 3 of us had the halibut. It was really good! Had the flourless chocolate torte for dessert. Hope to come back when we are in this area.

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Wook Chung
True jewel in Carmel Valley. Humble and honest food that is cooked with love. The staff is super friendly and the food exceeds all expectations. True wood fired pizza delivered in seconds after being taken out. Fresh clams and pasta. Will return every time I drive by Carmel.

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