Dinner Menu

Starter

Gluten free and vegan alternatives available on request

Pane Fresco (v, gf)
Basket of Italian bread
£1.75
Pane All' Aglio (v, gf)
Fresh stone baked pizza bread

- Garlic bread (v, gf)£5.25

- Garlic bread with mozzarella, crushed tomatoes and fresh basil (v, gf)£5.85

- Garlic bread with Sicilian red pesto and parmesan cheese (v, gf)£5.95

- Garlic bread topped with fresh chilli, thinly sliced Parma ham, rocket leaves and Parmesan cheese (gf)£6.75

- Vegan garlic bread with mozzarella and roast peppers (v, vg, gf)£6.10

Bruschetta (v, vg, gf)
alian garlic bread topped with fresh crushed tomatoes, olive oil, oregano and fresh basil
£5.85
Misto Di Olive (v, vg, gf)
Mixed marinated olives with Sicilian red pesto, black olive and anchovy tapenade, served with fresh baked pizza dough balls
£6.50
Parmigiana di Melanzane (v, gf)
Layered aubergine, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, oregano and fresh basil
£8.25
Bufala alla Roccoco (v, gf)
Sweet roasted peppers with creamy buffalo mozzarella and a sweet balsamic dressing
£7.60
Zuppa Del Giorno
Fresh made soup of the day, served with Italian bread
£5.35
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced roasted duck breast dressed with caramelised beetroot, crumbles feta cheese and mixed leaves
£9.90
Prosciutto Crudo (gf)
Thinly sliced San Daniele parma ham, parmesan shavings, served with fresh leaves in a lemon and olive oil dressing
£8.95
Arancini con Carne
Risotto and ragu balls, rolled in breadcrumbs and crisp fried, served with a spicy tomato dipping sauce and mixed salad leaves.
£7.80
Abbuffatina (serves 2) (gf)
Sharing platter of Italian salami, ham, buffalo mozzarella, roasted and marinated Vegetables
£16.95
Gamberoni Barcarello (gf)
Pan-fried king prawns with garlic, chili and lemon
£13.75
Cartoccio di Pesce
Smoked haddock fish cakes served with garlic and lemon mayonnaise and mixed salad leaves
£8.75
Cozze
Steamed mussels with spicy tomato and white wine
£9.25
Pate Della Casa
Homemade chicken liver pate served with marinated olives, caramelised red onions and toasted ciabatta bread
£8.95

Pasta

Gluten free and vegan pasta available on request

Linguine alla Marinara (gf)
Flat spaghetti with monkfish, king prawns, squid and fresh mussels in a spicy garlic and tomato sauce
£17.75
Rigatoni con sugo di Salsiccia (gf)
Large pasta tubes tossed in an Italian pork and fennel sausage, tomato and red wine sauce
£14.95
Tagliatelle con Polpette (gf)
Fresh egg pasta ribbons with beef and pork meat, red wine in a tomato sauce
£15.25
Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese (gf)
Our famous ragu with beef and pork meat, served with spaghetti
£13.50
Penne Arrabiata (v, vg, gf)
Spicy chili, garlic and roasted cherry tomato sauce tossed with small pasta tube
£12.50

- Chicken (gf)£14.50

- King Prawns (gf)£17.75

Rissotto al Salmone Affumicato (gf)
Rich and creamy Arborio rice with smoked salmon and garlic asparagus, finished with white wine, butter and Parmesan
£16.95
Linguine Pollo Porcini (gf)
Flat spaghetti with chicken and porcini mushrooms in a white wine, oregano and mascarpone cheese
£15.25
Ravioli Pinoli (gf)
asta parcels filled with chickpeas and herbs tossed with garlic, mushrooms, spinach and toasted pine nuts
£16.95
Linguine al Pesto Siculo (v, gf)
Flat spaghetti with Sicilian pesto, made from aubergine, sun-dried tomatoes, pine kernels, grilled peppers, fresh basil, olive oil and parmesan
£15.25
Cannelloni Ricotta Spinachi (gf)
Baked pasta tubes filled with creamy ricotta cheese, spinach and nutmeg, coated with rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
£14.95
Lasagne al Forno
Our house oven baked lasagne
£14.50
Spaghetti Carbonara (gf)
Long pasta tossed with smoked bacon, egg yolk and parmesan, with a touch of cream
£14.50

Main

Specials available daily, please ask your waitress/er

Arrostito
Sicilian grilled skewers with barbecue chicken, Italian fennel sausage, smoked pancetta, sweet roasted peppers and red onion
£21.50
Filetto alla Brace
Grilled 8oz fillet steak, cooked to your liking and served with chips and your choice of sauce
£33.95

- Peppercorn

- Porcini mushrooms and mascarpone

- Creamy blue cheese and white wine

Tagliatta di Maiale
Pan seared pork sirloin with roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic served with vegetables and rosemary potatoes
£22.50
Vitello Saltimbocca
eal T-Bone steak pan fried with Parma ham, sage butter, flamed with white wine and brandy, topped with buffalo mozzarella. Served with vegetables and rosemary potatoes
£23.95
Branzino Puttanesca
Fillets of seabass and fresh mussels with olives, capers, white wine in a cherry tomato sauce served with rosemary potatoes
£22.50
Padellata Siciliana
Italian fish stew with monkfish, king prawns, mussels, calamari with garlic, saffron and white wine and touch of tomatoes and chilli
£24.95
Costolette di Agnello
Grilled, best end of lamb cutlets with garlic and mint salsa, served with chips
£25.95
Zampone al Forno
Lamb shank, slow braised with red wine and served with creamed potatoes
£21.95

- ALL DISHES SERVED WITH ROSEMARY POTATOES AND ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES -

Salad & Sides

Insalata Caprese (v)
Seasoned tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
£7.75
Insalata Cesare
Cos lettuce, fresh croutons, parmesan shavings in a creamy dressing with your choice of

- Garlic king prawns £15.95

- Chargrilled chicken and smoked bacon£13.95

Insalata Greca (v, gf)
Mixed leaves, black olives, feta cheese, cucumber and red onion
£5.25
Insalata Mista
Mixed leaves with lemon olive oil and oregano
£4.10
Patate al Rosmarino (v)
Sautéed potatoes with rosemary and garlic
£3.95
Patatine Fritte (v)
Chips
£3.95
Vegetali Misti (v)
Roasted mediterranean vegetables
£4.25
Pure di Patate
Creamed potato
£4.25

Pizza

Fresh stone baked Italian pizza made with traditional Neapolitan caputo flour

~ Gluten free and vegan options available on request ~

Margherita (v, vg, gf)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
£12.95
Tutto Misto (gf)
Pepperoni salami, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, grilled artichoke and anchovies
£14.50
Salmoncino (gf)
Hot smoked salmon, cream cheese and spring onions
£16.50
Contadino (gf)
Minced lamb ragu, ricotta cheese with mint, garlic mushrooms and pecorino cheese
£16.25
Carpaccino (gf)
Cured beef, rocket, parmesan shavings and wholegrain mustard
£15.50
Quattro Formaggi (v, gf)
Dolce latte blue cheese, smoked scarmoza cheese, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta and asparagus
£16.25
Ragusa (gf)
Italian pork sausage ragu, spicypepperoni salami, garlic mushrooms and chili cream cheese
£16.25
Siciliana (gf)
Italian salamis, black olives, artichoke, anchovies
£15.95
Troppa Carne (gf)
Italian sausage, pepperoni, pancetta,smoked chicken, smoked scamorzacheese, fresh chili, rocket, drizzledwith honey mustard olive oil dressing
£15.75
Pollettino (gf)
Marinated chicken, slow roasted sweet peppers and goats cheese
£15.95
Rustichetto (gf)
Spinach sautéed in garlic with a baked egg and smoked pancetta
£15.95
Calzone (gf)
raditional folded pizza filled with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, garlic mushrooms and ham
£16.95

Dessert

Home Made Tiramisu
Sponge biscuits soaked in marsala wine, topped with sweet mascarpone cream
£6.50
Home Made Cheese Cake
Ask your waitress/er for todays options
£6.50
Profiteroles
Choux pastry balls filled with fresh cream and covered with white chocolate
£6.50
Tartuffo Bianco
Semifreddo ice cream, topped with crushed meringue and an espresso shot
£6.50
Gelato
Trio of ice cream
£6.50
Gelato al limone
Real lemon sorbet
£6.50
Mango & Passionfruit ice cream cheesecake (gf)
Mix of cheesecake and ice cream, topped with mango and passionfruit sauce on crunchy biscuit (Not included in lunch menu)
£7.50

Key:
(v) vegetarian — (vg) vegan — (gf) gluten free


Contact

Rustico Restaurant

62 Union Row
Aberdeen
AB10 1SA

01224 658 444

rusticorestaurant@yahoo.com


Opening Times

MondayClosed
Tuesday – Friday12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
SundayClosed