Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

4.4

534 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Great for live music

Rustica delivers a unique fine-dining experience to diners with discerning tastes & Live Entertaiment for four days a week. Trained in Italy, our Chef infuses classic northern Italian recipes with new-age American flavors. made with locally sourced ingredients, our guests can take their taste buds on a journey via our wide range of seasonal seafood dishes, steaks, pasta in an elegant and cozy environment surrounded by original, hand-crafted artwork and live melodies always in the air.
Live Music Schedule:
Thursday Nights (7-10 pm), Acoustic Latin Band,
Friday and Saturday Nights (7-10:30 pm), Live jazz band with vocals ,
Sundays (11- 3 pm ) Brunch Jazz duo on stage.
Rustica is now serving in both Skylight Patio Garden and Indoors with combined total of over 300 seat capacity suitable for any kind of Events and Gatherings, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Rehersal Dinners, Weddings, Corporate Events and many more. We look forward to creating memories with you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 313-0802
Website
http://www.rusticalounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
James Weaver
Catering
We cater to each client's personalized needs. Please contact management, Reservations RusticaLounge.com or visit us at Rusticalounge.com
Private party facilities
We accept inquiries up to 90 people for outdoor Skylight Winter Garden events. Customized menus for bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, catering, events, rehersal dinner, wedding to make every occasion memorable. Private party rooms, indoors and outdoors.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (201) 313-0802

Location
565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Neighborhood
Cliffside Park
Cross street
Palisade Avenue
Parking details
Valet service Saturday Nights. Street parking is available.
Public transit
NJ Transit 159 on Gorge Road
Entertainment
Live Music Wed-Thur 7:30 - 10:30 pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Offers

LIVE JAZZ
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FOR LIVE JAZZ WITH VOCALS AND SUNDAY BRUNCH SMOOTH JAZZ. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COVER FEE.

WE SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS AND SMALL FOOD PRODUCERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. AT ANY GIVEN TIME WE WILL INVENTORY PRODUCTS FROM 25-40 LOCAL HIGH QUALITY PRODUCERS. WE PURCHASE OUR MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, CHEESES AND PRODUCE FROM REPUTABLE, HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCES. MOST OF OUR INGREDIENTS ARE HIGHER QUALITY THEN SIMILAR RESTAURANTS. SAUCES, STOCKS, SOME PASTAS AND DESSERTS ARE MADE IN HOUSE SO THAT WE CAN CONTROL THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS POSSIBLE. OUR FOOD IS BASED IN ITALIAN TRADITION BUT USES LOCAL INGREDIENTS AS WELL AS SOME IMPORTED ITALIAN AND EUROPEAN SPECIALTIES.

RAW BAR

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$18.00
FOUR JUMBO SHRIMP, COCKTAIL SAUCE
DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS 6$19.00
DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS 12$34.00
LONG ISLAND FARM RAISED LITTLENECK CLAMS 6$13.00
LONG ISLAND FARM RAISED LITTLENECK CLAMS 12$23.00
SEAFOOD TOWER$49.00
HALF CHILLED LOBSTER, LITTLENECK CLAMS, OYSTERS, COLOSSAL SHRIMP
RUSTICA SEAFOOD SALAD$20.00
SHRIMP, CALAMARI, BLACK OLIVES, SWEET VINEGAR PEPPER, OLIVE OIL

SMALL PLATES

RICOTTA AND SALAMI RICE BALLS$15.00
ROASTED BEETS, HONEY, BALSAMIC, SHAVED PARMIGIANA, TOASTED ALMONDS
CHEESE BOARD$30.00
SELECTION OF LOCAL AND IMPORTED CHEESES WITH ACCOMPANIMENTS
WARM PETIT BRIE$16.00
PRESERVED FIGS, HONEY PISTACHIO, FLATBREAD CRISPS
CRAB CAKE$25.00
Served over creamy corn
CHARRED OCTOPUS$23.00
warm potato-fennel salad, arugula, olives, cherry tomato, smoked paprika, lemon
CRISPY ARTICHOKES$12.00
ROSEMARY-SEA SALT, GARLIC CHIPS, PECORINO, LEMON CAPER AIOLI
CALAMARI FRITTI$16.00
Served with chipotle-mayo sauce
ZUPPA DI NEW ZEALAND MUSSELS$19.00
ON THE HALD SHELF & OLIVE OIL
GARLIC SHRIMP$19.00
WHITE WINE, GARLIC AND LEMON
BEEF CARPACCIO$18.00
Thin sliced raw Filet Mignon crusted with black pepper lemon, sea salt, shaved parmegiana, arugula
PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM$23.00
PORTOBELLA MUSHROOM, CRABMEAT STUFFED, SCAMPI SAUCE
TUNA TARTAR$18.00
WILD CAUGHT BIG EYE TUNA, AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, SIGNATURE HOUSE DRESSING
HUMUS$12.00
SERVED WITH TOASTED PITA BREAD, CELERY, CARROT

SALADS

RUSTICA SALAD$13.00
MIXED BABY GREENS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CUCUMBER, TROPEA ONIONS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, FRIED GOAT CHEESE, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Crisp gem lettuce, homemade dressing, croutons and shaved parmegiana
ARUGULA PEAR SALAD$13.00
Pear, baby arugula, shaved peaches, pecan, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil
BURRATA SALAD$17.00
CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA, MELON, OLIVE OIL, BALSAMIC
ROASTED BEET SALAD$15.00
ROASTED GOLDEN AND RED BEETS SERVED WITH MESCLUN GREENS IN A HOMEMADE LEMON DRESSING AND WARM GOAT CHEESE CRUTTONS
TRI COLOR SALAD$14.00
ARUGUA, ENDIVE, RADICHIO, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, LEMON

PASTA

LINGUINE FRA DIAVOLO$39.00
1/2 LOBSTER, LITTLENECK CLAMS, MUSSELS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI$27.00
FILET MIGNON TIPS, GORGONZOLA
PENNE ALLA GENOVESE$23.00
BASIL PESTO, GRILLED CHICKEN, CHERRY TOMATO, TOUCH OF CREAM
FETTUCCINE MARE MONTI$29.00
SHRIMP, WILD MUSHROOMS, GARLIC, PARMIGIANA, CREAM
CACIO E PEPE$19.00
Spaghetti tossed in Black Pepper and Fresh Parmesan Reggiano
PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BURRATA$29.00
Finished in Vodka Sauce
CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PENNE PASTA$24.00
WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

STEAKS AND CHOPS

NY STRIP STEAK 14 OZ$39.00
Superior angus steak served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
TRUFFLE BUTTER FILET MIGNON 10 OZ$38.00
Superior angus steak served served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
TRUFFLE BUTTER FILET MIGNON 6OZ$28.00
Superior angus steak served with served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
14 OZ RIB EYE STEAK$39.00
Superior angus steak served with served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE LAMB CHOPS$38.00
MASHED POTATOES AND SPINACH, BALSAMIC VINEGAR BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
TOMAHAWK STEAK 48 OZ FOR TWO$119.00
Superior grilled black angus steak served with smashed red potatoes, mixed vegetables
BEEF SKEWERS$26.00
SERVED WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES, JASMINE RICE, FRENCH FRIES
SURF & TURF$48.00
broiled lobster tail, filet mignon, with served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
RUSTICA BURGER$18.00
LETTUCE, TOMATO, GUACAMOLE, BEEF BACON, PROVOLONE CHEESE

STEAK ADD ONS

ADD ON CHAR-GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP$16.00
ADD ON 6 OZ LOBSTER TAIL$29.00
PEPPERCORN-BRANDY-MUSHROOM SAUCE$8.00

SEA

GRILLED BRONZINO$35.00
WHOLE OR FILET SERVED WITH ARUGULA, CHERRY TOMATO, LEMON ZEST, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS$38.00
HERB RISOTTO, CARROT GINGER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS
PAN SEARED KING SALMON$31.00
WHITE WINE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS SERVED WITH MASHED POATOES AND ROASTED VEGETABLES
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA$35.00
OVER SOY AND WASABI AIOLI, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH
MEDITERRANEAN SALMON$31.00
SAUTEED TOMATO, ONION, PEPPER, KALAMATA OLIVES, LEMON, WHITE WINE SAUCE
FISH IN THE SALT$80.00
SERVED WITH GREEN SALAD AND LEMON SAUCE FOR 2 PEOPLE MUST ORDER ONE DAY IN ADVANCE

POULTRY

CHICKEN CAPRI$27.00
PAN-SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH MELTED GOAT CHEESE AND A WHITE WINE BUTTER SUNDRIED TOMATO SAUCE
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN$27.00
LEMON-SAGE GRAVY, CHERRY TOMATOES, SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND ROASTED VEGETABLES
DUCK ALLA RUSTICA$31.00
PAN-SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH APRICOT BRANDY SAUCE AND SERVED WITH WILD RICE
CHICKEN SKEWERS$22.00
SERVED WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES, JASMINE RICE, FRENCH FRIES

SIDES

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES$9.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$9.00
SAUTEED MIXED WILD MUSHROOMS$9.00
CLASSIC ROSEMARY MASHED POTATO$9.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES$9.00
TRUFFLE FRIES$9.00
SAUTEED SPINACH$9.00
FOUR CHEESE POTATO GRATIN$9.00

What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

New Jersey
Great for brunch
New Jersey
Hot spot
Bergen
Great for brunch
Bergen
Good for groups
Bergen
Hot spot
Bergen
Great for fine wines
Bergen
Great for outdoor dining
Bergen
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service," complemented by "relaxing jazz music" and "beautiful decor." It's a "hidden gem" in Bergen County, praised for its "unique cocktails," "top-notch staff," and "wonderful atmosphere." Guests frequently highlight the "excellent" culinary offerings and "outstanding" service.

534 Reviews

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Elie
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall awesome experience. Came to dine with my wife and son. Accommodations were great and the live jazz music was great.
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Katty
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance is superb. Slow Service and food waiting time could be improved.
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Judi VIP
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Was advertised as Chinese new year No indication once we arrived Took time to get our drinks Then kitchen had a mishap so couldn’t get cooked food Very disappointed Too bad so much potential!!
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Zakiyyah
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was expecting a nice crowd for a Friday night however we enjoyed the live jazz the food the service and ambiance.
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Amir
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes. Great food. Cozy but fun also. Will definitely go again.
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Viju
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food is pretty stale and below par in terms of providing any excitement to your taste buds. They add 20% service charge/tip by default and probably why the service is so bad since the waiting staff already locked in their 20%. Lack of enough parking space and the hassle that comes with it is the icing on the proverbial cake
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JooHyung VIP
New York City70 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The server does not come back regularly to ask any need or food condition.
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Isaiah
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. We went during their jazz night. Band was lovely and played some classics. Small crowd, intimate setting depending on where you chose to sit.
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Ed VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and wonderful service, the food was excellent definitely coming back
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John
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a neighborhood gem. Great food and decor.
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Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 313-0802.

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today