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1133 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-706-8282

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Cuisine(s): California, Italian, Modern European

Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm

Price: $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

Features: Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Wedged into a corner near Nordstrom, Rustica has an open floor plan. The kitchen, the main dining room and the patio feel the same breeze that blows through Fashion Island's fountain-anchored courtyard outside. It is a casual place: Tables are bare wood, placemats are cut out from butcher paper, and right now, reservations are tight, even if most diners will order spaghetti and meatballs. Yes, you can get the dish anywhere, but you should ask for it here just the same.

On the Line: Renieri Caceres of Rustica in Fashion Island, Part Two

By Edwin Goei | Wed, February 2, 2011

Today, we continue our Q&A with Renieri Caceres, the executive chef at Rustica in Fashion Island. If you missed the first part, click here to read it. And stay tuned tomorrow for a recipe. What... More »
On the Line: Renieri Caceres of Rustica in Fashion Island, Part One

By Edwin Goei | Tue, February 1, 2011

There has been a changing of the guard at Rustica in Fashion Island. Grant MacPherson left the kitchen sometime last November, leaving it to the very capable hands of his chef de cuisine, Renieri Cac... More »
Meatballs for the Masses at Rustica

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, July 08, 2010

For all the worldly sophistication chef Grant MacPherson is supposed to bring to Rustica, the new Italian restaurant that replaced Francoli at Fashion Island, what would you guess to be the most popular dish sold? That’s right: spaghetti and meatb... More »

Main Menu

Rustica Desserts Menu

$6.00

Seasonal Fruit Panna Cotta
almond crumble and fresh berries

$6.00

Tiramisu
coffee soaked lady fingers and kahlua mascarpone mousse

$6.00

Buttermilk Biscuits and Berries
cardamom whipped cream

$6.00

Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
hazelnut, chocolate ganache, and gelato

$5.00

Trio of Palazzolo’s Artisan Sorbeto & Gelato
ask your server for tonight's offerings

$6.00

Michigan Blueberry Pie
crème anglaise, blueberry cookie gelato

$10.00

Local and Domestic Craft Cheese Plate
fig jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread

Rustica Mains

$18.00

Grilled Pork Chop
summer squash gratin, smashed new potatoes, mustard, and salsa verde

$18.00

Baked Market Fresh Fish
in parchment paper with olives, capers, leeks, seasonal potatoes, and lemon herb butter

$19.00

Pan Roasted Quail
ratatouille, demi-glacé, truffle, black pepper, and cream

$24.00

Line-Caught Ahi Tuna Niçoise
warm dijon potato salad, green beans, radish, capers, farm egg, and olive tapenade

$18.00

Braised Lamb Shank
creamed corn, and tomato bruschetta

$17.00

Pan-Roasted Michigan Chicken
fork mashed yukon gold potatoes, sautéed greens, and roasted garlic jus

$21.00

Grilled Hanger Steak
summer tomato panzanella, and vegetable demi-glacé

$19.00

Bouillabaisse
great lakes whitefish, shrimp, mussels, and scallops simmered in a tomato-fennel broth

Rustica Pasta & Grains Menu

$14.00

Hand-Made Potato Gnocchi
tomato pistou, braised chicken, green beans, and arugula

$18.00

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Capellini
pancetta, scallion, white wine, lemon, herbs, and sour cream

$16.00

Seasonal Vegetable Pappardelle
peas, cherry tomato, aji panca, mint, and ricotta

$15.00

Mushroom Farrotto
porcini, oyster and crimini mushrooms with garlic, herbs, and marsala

Rustica Firsts Menu

$6.00

Chilled Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup
garlic croutons and yogurt

$7.00

Salad Rustica
bibb lettuce, shallot vinaigrette, and goat cheese crostini

$8.00

Grilled Romaine Salad
amish cheddar, garlic croutons, white anchovies, and caesar dressing

$8.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad
house-made mozzarella, cucumber, pickled onion, and basil

$8.00

Greek Salad
romaine, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, and feta

Artisan Cheese Plate
fig jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread

$10.00

Charcuterie Plate
assorted artisan cured meats served with grilled bread, and condiments

$12.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels
steamed with roasted garlic, white wine, herbs, and grilled bread

$10.00

Sautéed Bay Scallops
lemon-parsley risotto, and brown butter

$9.00

Grilled Green Beans and Burata Cheese
duck confit, anchovy vinaigrette, and lavender

$9.00

Smoked Pork Belly
watermelon, arugula, pumpkin seed, and pickled rind

$10.00

Stuffed Squash Blossoms
ricotta, fresh herbs, and corn râgout

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Rustica

1133 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-706-8282

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By Edwin Goei | Wed, February 2, 2011

By Edwin Goei | Tue, February 1, 2011

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, July 08, 2010