Rustica Ristorante Menu – Chester, CT

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Chester, CT

Homemade pasta takes center stage at this casual yet stylish Italian spot with a cozy bar. Based on 156 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Rustica Ristorante 06412

Address:
189 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT 06412

Phone: (860) 526-9021

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Hours

Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–10 PM

Menu

Antipasti
Zuppa Di Giorno
Lobster bisque – Gluten free		 $13.00
Polipo
Grilled Spanish octopus marinated with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, parsley and garlic served over a bed of arugula.		 $15.00
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Baked eggplant layered with mozzarella and parmigiano cheese served with marinara sauce.		 $16.00
Antipasto Rustica
Prosciutto di Parma, sweet and hot sopresata, capocolo, long hot peppers, provolone, pecorino cheese, pickled eggplant, spicy kalamata and cured black olives.		 $16.00
Gamberi All’Aglio
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, white wine, and a touch of butter served over a bed of arugula.		 $16.00
Carciofi In Padella
Artichoke hearts sautéed with garlic, white wine and a touch of butter, parsley, prosciutto di Parma finished with parmigiano cheese.		 $15.00
Mozzarella E Pomodori
Buffala mozzarella with fresh tomatoes, pinch of salt, basil, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar reduction.		 $14.00
Polpette
Beef and pork meat balls made with eggs, white bread, parmigiano cheese, garlic, parsley, and sweet onions served with marinara sauce.		 $15.00
Insalate
Insalata Di Cavoletti Di Bruxelles
Shaved brussels sprouts drizzled with homemade lemon preserve and shaved parmigiano cheese.		 $13.00
Insalata Rustica
Mixed greens salad with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onions toasted almonds, and gorgonzola cheese.		 $13.00
Cesare
Hearts of romaine with homemade traditional Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved pecorino Romano cheese.		 $13.00
Bietole
Roasted Golden and Red Beets with salt, black pepper, fennel seeds, sweet onions, served over arugula and finished with crumble feta cheese		 $14.00
Primi
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
Homemade ricotta gnocchi tossed with a traditional bolognese sauce.		 $29.00
Linguini Di Mare
Homemade linguini pasta with shrimp, calamari, scallops, clams, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, touch of butter, white wine, and marinara sauce.		 $31.00
Ravioli Di Formaggio
Homemade ravioli filled with ricotta and parmigiano cheese, parsley salt and pepper served with marinara sauce.		 $28.00
Fettuccini Alla Vodka
Homemade fettuccine pasta tossed with sweet onions, basil, butter, touch of heavy cream and marinara sauce with a splash of vodka.		 $28.00
Risotto Con Funghi
Sautéed risotto with shitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms, garlic, onions, parsley, parmigiano cheese, butter, white wine, and black truffle oil.		 $29.00
Fettuccini Alla Carbonara
Homemade Fettuccine pasta with prosciutto, peas, caramelized onions, parsley, parmigiano cheese, in a light cream sauce		 $28.00
Linguini Con Polpete
Homemade linguini pasta, homemade beef and pork meatballs with our delicious marinara sauce		 $30.00
Pappardelle Cavolfiori E Salsiccia
Homemade Pappardelle pasta with cauliflower, fennel sausage, caramelized onions,
butter, parsley, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano cheese
 $29.00
Secondi
Pollo Aromatico
Pan seared half chicken marinated with rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.		 $32.00
Salmone
Pan seared salmon with salt and pepper, served with vegetable couscous, and sauteed spinach, finished with a drizzle of lemon and extra virgin olive oil. *Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.		 $30.00
Maiale Scarpariello
Pan seared pork chop with red peppers, onions, garlic, white wine, and balsamic vinegar served with roasted potatoes and vegetables. Optional: hot cherry peppers. *Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.		 $35.00
Anatra
Pan seared duck breast with orange, shallots, dried cranberries Demi glace sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. 		$33.00
Agnello
Grilled new Zealand rack of lamb, with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper finished with red wine demi-glace sauce, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli. *Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.		 $36.00
Bistecca Alla Griglia
Grilled NY strip loin steak marinated with parsley, garlic, extra virgin olive oil served with mashed potato and sautéed broccoli. *Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness.		 $46.00
Fish Of The Day
Pan Seared fish of the day with lemon juice, white wine, capers, garlic, parsley,
touch of butter served with sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, and sautéed spinach		 $35.00
Veal Chop
Bone-in Veal chop with demi glazed sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli		 $55.00
Dessert
Torta Caprese
A flourless chocolate almond cake, served with scoop of vanilla gelato and whipped cream.		 $13.00
Torta Al Cocco
Moist rich coconut cake served with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate espresso sauce and whipped cream.		 $13.00
Budino Al Formaggio
Cheese cake made with caramel, white chocolate and cream cheese served with blueberry sauce.		 $13.00
Biscotti Rustici
Homemade with bittersweet chocolate, toasted walnuts, orange zest and Gran gala cognac.		 $11.00
Crostata
Homemade flaky pie dough filled with fresh fruit served warm with vanilla gelato, caramel sauce and whipped cream		 $14.00
Family Style
Rustica Salad $30.00
Caesar Salad $35.00
Meat Balls $6.00
Family style Pastas
Fettuccini Alla Carbonara
Homemade fettuccine pasta with prosciutto, peas, caramelized onions, parsley, parmigiano cheese, in a light cream sauce		 $80.00
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese $75.00
Pasta Alla Vodka With (Shrimp Or Chicken) $75.00
Baked Ziti With Marinara Or Bolognese $75.00
Papardelle Broccoli Rabe And Sausage $80.00
Ravioli $90.00
Featured Items
Chicken Parmigiana
Made or covered with parmesan cheese.		 $100.00
Salmon Piccata
Cooked in a buttery lemon sauce.		 $125.00
Pork Scarpariello Or Marsala Sauce $250.00

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Reviews

Fred Raap
What an incredible experience we enjoyed last evening at Rustica’s restaurant. Unfortunately, I am temporarily using a wheelchair and didn’t think we would be able to dine there as there are stairs leading to the dining room and the bar has high top tables which wouldn’t work for me. Then an amazing thing happened. The staff went out of their way to provide me with a standard table I could comfortably eat at and our party of four was able to enjoy dinner together. I am absolutely thrilled at how I was treated. The drinks, wine and food were fabulous. We hadn’t been back to this gem of a place in awhile and were SO happy that it was just as wonderful as we remembered! We will definitely be back! Thank you for all you did for a guy using a wheelchair!

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John Amore
I wanted to update my review (read below) because when a restaurant like Rustica Ristorante serves great food – not just amazing Italian, with fresh ingredients including homemade pasta you have to update!

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shawn Kelly Whipple
I had the pan seared pork chop. It was cooked perfectly. My husband had the seafood pasta. He said it was very good. The service was very slow, though it appeared there was plenty of wait staff. That was the only drawback. It may have been attributable to the kitchen.

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Jake Stevens
Worst restaurant I have ever been to hands down. To start off the waitress took our drink order brought us our drink then didn’t come back for 35 minutes. We then ordered three New York strips. After waiting 45 minutes the steaks came out. We ordered two medium rare and one medium. All three steaks came out very raw, basically seared. We sent them back and there was no change. Worst steaks I have ever had. Will never go back service was terrible and the food was even worse. Do not waste your time or money here.

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TheOno
Food was delicious!! Meatballs were so good. The Sauce was amazing. & the homemade pasta was so good. I cant wait to go back.

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Chris Faiella
Portions are very very small considering the price of the meal. 1st time going there. My kid got the split portion of ravioli for 13$ and it came w/ 3 ravioli….which were great tasting according to him….I ordered the Carbonaro…just tasted like an Alfredo sauce. Plain jane… it may just be me and my expectations….if you haven’t ever been there….I would say try it out yourself….not knocking this restaurant…it just wasn’t what I thought it to be. Based on the portions/price. I wouldn’t come back. Even if price wasn’t an issue the portions really just weren’t there. Other than that it was a nice experience.

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Emily Tournas
The best restaurant to eat ate. Great food and great service. The staff is always so kind and friendly. The bartender makes the best drinks and the food is always incredible and amazing!! highly recommend this restaurant, always a great experience every time! One of my favorite places.

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Onyinye Akunne
My food was good but the service was extremely poor. The waiter was so rude. I do not understand the American culture that encourages reward (tipping) for bad service. Please change!

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Preston Redding
Tasty appetizers.Tasty salads. Tasty entrees. Mediocre service and attention contributes to this so-so rating.

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Bonnie Therrien
Went with my husband and a good friend on a Friday night. We each had a drink. They had a linguini dish with an assortment of fish which they both loved. Plate was overflowing.

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