Rustica Lounge Bar & Restaurant

4.2 (563)

$31 to $50

Italian

565 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Rustica delivers a unique fine-dining experience to diners with discerning tastes & Live Entertaiment for three days a week. Our cuisine 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:
Friday and Saturday Nights (7-10:30 pm), Live jazz band ,
Sundays (11- 3 pm ) Brunch Jazz duo on stage.
Rustica is now serving in both Skylight Patio Garden and Indoors with combined 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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm closed Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 313-0802
Website
http://www.rusticalounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Offers

LIVE JAZZ
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
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

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$14.00
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
TUNA TARTAR$18.00
WILD CAUGHT BIG EYE TUNA, AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, SIGNATURE HOUSE DRESSING

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

PASTA

LINGUINE FRA DIAVOLO$39.00
1/2 LOBSTER, LITTLENECK CLAMS, MUSSELS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI$29.00
FILET MIGNON TIPS, GORGONZOLA
PENNE ALLA GENOVESE$26.00
BASIL PESTO, GRILLED CHICKEN, CHERRY TOMATO, TOUCH OF CREAM
FETTUCCINE MARE MONTI$29.00
SHRIMP, WILD MUSHROOMS, GARLIC, PARMIGIANA, CREAM
CACIO E PEPE$22.00
Spaghetti tossed in Black Pepper and Fresh Parmesan Reggiano
PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BURRATA$29.00
Finished in Vodka Sauce
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE$28.00
HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE WITH SUPERIOR BEEF

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$39.00
Superior angus steak served served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
TRUFFLE BUTTER FILET MIGNON 6OZ$29.00
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$39.00
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
SURF & TURF$52.00
broiled lobster tail, filet mignon, with served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables

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$37.00
WHOLE OR FILET SERVED WITH ARUGULA, CHERRY TOMATO, LEMON ZEST, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS$39.00
HERB RISOTTO, CARROT GINGER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS
PAN SEARED KING SALMON$33.00
WHITE WINE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND ROASTED VEGETABLES
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA$35.00
OVER SOY AND WASABI AIOLI, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH

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$35.00
PAN-SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH APRICOT BRANDY SAUCE AND SERVED WITH WILD RICE

SIDES

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES$11.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$11.00
SAUTEED MIXED WILD MUSHROOMS$11.00
CLASSIC ROSEMARY MASHED POTATO$11.00
SWEET POTATO FRIES$11.00
TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00
SAUTEED SPINACH$11.00
FOUR CHEESE POTATO GRATIN$11.00

Reviews

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4.2

(563)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

563 Reviews

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Mike Gold
New York City343 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live jazz, incredible cocktails, & attentive servers. Skip the bridge & tunnel.
1 person found this helpful
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steven Gold
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding rib eye and branzino, side dishes and service. Groupon coupons also help with the pricing.
1 person found this helpful
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Laurie Gold
New York City44 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun restaurant with great jazz band playing during dinner. Decor was lovely with lots of couches rather than just normal chairs. Everyone enjoyed their dinners.
1 person found this helpful
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Natalie Gold
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spacious restaurant with amazing customer service. The food was delicious especially the calamari.
1 person found this helpful
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Andre
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
waiter and service wonderful, steak was amazing so good. The place is beautiful.
1 person found this helpful
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Jorge
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cool dining experience Service was great as was atmosphere.
1 person found this helpful
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elaine Gold
Wisconsin70 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
pleasantly surprised they have a live ban on friday and saturday evenings
1 person found this helpful
V
Velia
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place! So happy I stumbled upon it on open table.
1 person found this helpful
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Anthony
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and full of flavor. Great price point. Service was top notch a d the home feel of the ambiance was perfect. Jazz band was on hand and will be returning soon.
1 person found this helpful
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Roman
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
There were not extra menu varieties, lack of beverages, And the servers took a time to give us the attention. Besides, no prices in each item.
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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm closed Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 313-0802
Website
http://www.rusticalounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate; many guests treat Rustica as a date-night or anniversary spot and may dress up a touch for special occasions.

The Truffle Butter Filet Mignon is a recurring favorite, it appears on the current dinner menu (6 oz and 10 oz) and multiple guests praise the filet for being cooked to perfection.

Yes, Rustica welcomes private parties and events, serving both the Skylight Patio Garden and indoor spaces for birthdays, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, corporate events and more.

Rustica feels like a cozy, elegant lounge, original hand-crafted artwork, velvet-upholstered seating and couches, warm lighting and regular live jazz create a stylish, intimate backdrop for dinner or brunch.

Rustica is often quiet on weekday visits, several guests say weekday dinners were "nice and quiet" or had only two or three tables, and some reviewers also found certain Saturday evenings "not crowded" or "half empty."

Yes, Rustica serves guests in its Skylight Patio Garden as well as indoors, and reviewers note the outdoor patio garden as a dining option when the weather is nice.

Yes, Rustica's cozy, elegant interior and live jazz make it a popular choice for date nights and anniversaries, with many guests praising its romantic atmosphere.

Yes, Rustica has a full drinks program: wines by the glass, creative classic cocktails, and a list of signature cocktails like the Lychee Martini and Orange Infused Manhattan.

Guests commonly describe the servings as generous or well portioned, several reviewers note "well portioned" dishes, "really big" portions, and parties bringing home leftovers.

Yes, Rustica programs live-music experiences: a live jazz band Friday and Saturday evenings and a brunch jazz duo on Sundays, plus a weekend brunch service to enjoy alongside the music.

Yes, families do celebrate here: Rustica lists birthdays and baby showers among events it hosts, and one reviewer said the owner personally made their son feel special during a birthday dinner.

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LIVE JAZZ

RAW BAR

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$18.00

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

SMALL PLATES

RICOTTA AND SALAMI RICE BALLS$15.00

CHEESE BOARD$30.00

WARM PETIT BRIE$16.00

CRAB CAKE$25.00

CHARRED OCTOPUS$23.00

CRISPY ARTICHOKES$14.00

CALAMARI FRITTI$16.00

ZUPPA DI NEW ZEALAND MUSSELS$19.00

GARLIC SHRIMP$19.00

BEEF CARPACCIO$18.00

TUNA TARTAR$18.00

SALADS

RUSTICA SALAD$13.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

ARUGULA PEAR SALAD$13.00

BURRATA SALAD$17.00

ROASTED BEET SALAD$15.00

PASTA

LINGUINE FRA DIAVOLO$39.00

PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI$29.00

PENNE ALLA GENOVESE$26.00

FETTUCCINE MARE MONTI$29.00

CACIO E PEPE$22.00

PENNE ALLA VODKA WITH BURRATA$29.00

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE$28.00

STEAKS AND CHOPS

NY STRIP STEAK 14 OZ$39.00

TRUFFLE BUTTER FILET MIGNON 10 OZ$39.00

TRUFFLE BUTTER FILET MIGNON 6OZ$29.00

14 OZ RIB EYE STEAK$39.00

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE LAMB CHOPS$39.00

TOMAHAWK STEAK 48 OZ FOR TWO$119.00

SURF & TURF$52.00

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$37.00

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS$39.00

PAN SEARED KING SALMON$33.00

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA$35.00

POULTRY

CHICKEN CAPRI$27.00

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN$27.00

DUCK ALLA RUSTICA$35.00

SIDES

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES$11.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$11.00

SAUTEED MIXED WILD MUSHROOMS$11.00

CLASSIC ROSEMARY MASHED POTATO$11.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES$11.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00

SAUTEED SPINACH$11.00

FOUR CHEESE POTATO GRATIN$11.00

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