Rustica Restaurant & Lounge

Artisanal Italian cuisine served in a casual elegance. Rustica Restaurant & Lounge is the creative vision if it’s owner, Tan Gur, an entrepreneur with over 16 years experience growing brands successfully in the food industry. Gur chose Cliffside Park because if his personal connection with the community where he lived during the early 2000’s and for the town’s convenient location along New Jersey’s “Gold Coast”. Rustic delivers a unique fine dining experience to diners with discerning tastes and those looking for an exceptional American- Italian menu made with locally sourced ingredients.¬† Feel at home in the elegant, cozy environment surrounded by original, handcrafted artwork and live music. Rustica accommodate ssmall and larger parties of up to 165 people. Have a great meal and relax afterwards in our lounge where you can leave your worries behind!

∙ Skylight Garden ‚— luxurious outdoor covered seating
∙ Live Jazz and Entertainment * check schedule
∙ Romantic Cocktail Lounge
∙ Weekend Brunch
∙ Event Catering On/Off-site

Sample menu

raw bar:
Daily Selection Of Oysters
Italian Crabmeat Cocktail – Maryland colossal lump crab meat, tossed with sauce, served with Italian toast
Rustica Ceviche – Marinated bay scallops, calamari rings and mussels in grapefruit, orange, cilantro, fresh lemon and lime juice
Seafood Tower – 2 Tiers of chilled lobster, littleneck clams, oysters, colossal shrimp, lump crab, raw tuna, salmon sampler, ceviche

small plates:
Garlic Shrimp – Sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon zest & smoked paprika
Beef Carpacio – Thin Sliced uncooked filet mignon crusted with black pepper lemon, sea salt, freshly shaved parmigiana, arugula
Charred Octopus – Spanish style, warm potato-fennel salad, arugula, olives, cherry tomato, chimichurri sauce, grilled lemon
Burrata Caprese – Cherry tomato, arugula, olive oil, balsamic, heirloom tomato with pesto sauce
Crab Cake – Twin Maryland style crab cakes over creamy corn, chipotle aïoli sauce

from the sea:
Grilled Branzino Filet – Whole filet marinated with olive oil & garlic. Stuffed with lemon slices and herbs with arugula, shaved fennel, cherry tomato
Pan Seared Scallops – Herb risotto, lemon beurre blanc, micro herbs or pan seared ginger carrot sauce herb risotto
Pan Seared King Salmon – Roasted with prosecco, lemon zest, caramelized onion, roasted marble potatoes

poultry:
Long Island Duck Breast – Raspberry duck sauce, bitter greens, pistachios, sweet potato puree
Grilled Lemon Chicken – Lemon Sage Gravy, Grape tomatoes, potatoes & vegetables

chops & steaks:
Prime Rib Eye Steak – 14oz
Filet Mignon – 6oz or 12oz
Tomahawk Steak ‚— 48oz
Mediterranean Style Lamb Chops
Grilled Bone-In 12 Oz Pork Chop

pasta:
Sogno Di Aragosta – Half lobster w/lobster ravioli in creamy garlic parmesan sauce
Rigatoni Alla Genovese – Grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto cream, pignoli nuts
Fettuccine Mare e Monti – Shrimp, wild mushrooms, garlic, parmigiana, cream
Cacio E Pepe with Grilled Shrimp – Spaghetti tossed in black pepper and fresh parmesan Reggiano with grilled shrimp skewers
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli – Filet mignon tips, cream and gorgonzola cheese

brunch:
Omelette Fiorentina – 3 eggs, fresh mozzarella and spinach
Frittata Ortalana – 3 eggs, onion, asparagus, grana padano cheese
French Toast – Made with challah bread, served with strawberry compote, toasted almond and maple syrup