Rustica Brick Oven Cafe

Great selection of gf Italian specialties! Haven't had a calzone in 30+ years - did not disappoint. Grandma pizza was delicious, their handmade crust is very good. Wish I'd had room for dessert! Safe, everything labelled.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I’ve been eating at Rustica about once a month for almost 2 years. It’s a great GF menu that other pizzeria/Italian restaurants don’t have. GF calzones, chicken rolls, pasta, fried calamari, and of course Pizza among other things. It’s also a nice little place, but fills up quickly around dinner time. You can always do Pickup orders. Met the owner, very cool.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

This place is a gem. I’m a very symptomatic celiac no reactions and always delicious I live far but have been in the area lately. Lasagna,pizza and a calzone over 4 visits. Would highly recommend all of them

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They are very knowledgeable, with GF allergies.

I’ve been going for years and have never been sick from their food (Pizza, Calzones, Rolls, Baked Ziti). However, I always make it a point to mention to the server or person taking the order that I have an allergy.

Even when I order non-gf food for others, they kept everything separated and I felt very safe.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of the beet gluten free Italian food places in New York and I say that confidently. Their grandma pie and regular chicken roll is to die for. Best gluten free pizza I ever had for sure! Never got sick here yet and they seem very knowledgeable to me about celiac disease! Of course always be careful as it isn’t a 100% gluten free establishment and there is still regular pizza being made there but they are very safe and I have never heard of anyone I know who’s had a problem/gotten sick from there.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great! Had it multiple times and have never had any problems or issues. The pizza tastes really good for gluten free, and I’m saying this as a New Yorker who is pretentious about pizza. Only problem is you can’t just buy a gluten free slice, you’ll have to get a whole personal pie, which is often more than I want to pay for a lunch outing.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Tonight me and my family went here I have celiac so we asked what is gf the had a whole menu I ordered the Sicilian pizza it was the best pizza GF I have ever had the only thing was it took about 30 minutes to come out but it was delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

By far the best GF food around. It’s the only pizza I’ve had that tastes like actual pizza and they are so good about keeping everything separate and fresh. I almost cried when I was able to order a GF chicken roll….and it 100% lived up to the hype. Delicious!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Rustica is wonderful! Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and what could be prepared safely. The food was delicious, especially the gnocchi!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Reservations recommended

They were very attentive, everything was clearly marked, and the pizza was delicious - I was able to eat Sicilian style for the first time in a long time!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Simply the best ever. Pizza- perfect. Nutella pizza - perfect. Extremely careful w cross contamination. Celiac child is happy happy and full.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is one of my go-tos. Gluten free menu. Sperate gluten free kitchen. They label all the gf food. The staff is knowledgeable. Pizza,pasta, salads, gf calzones, and so many more options. Very safe

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

RUN don’t walk!!!! Get the GF focaccia!!! (just order in advance, takes about 30 min). They make fresh GF dough daily. Everything is prepared separately (different oven, knife, cutting board, etc).

The calzones are my favorite!! I’ve been going here for years and have never gotten sick, I am very sensitive!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Just enjoyed our first visit. Loved the pizza and the lasagna. (Can’t recall the last time I had lasagna!)

Cute but small restaurant. Definite gluten free gem with lots of options on the menu that you don’t see most places.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

No words. Absolutely amazing I drive over an hour. Soooooo gooood

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Best Buffalo chicken roll! Expensive but worth it :)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This place. Very old school. Tiny. They make all their own gf dough DAILY and it’s so good. Calzones! Rolls! Lasagne! Ravioli! Cheesecake!

Im celiac and have been twice so far and not gotten sick. And the portions last me two meals

Oh yeah.

Just go.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They make their own gf dough daily. They had a lot of options, gf items are marked on the menu but when I told the waitress I have celiac, she gave me a gluten free menu. They have calzones, pasta, pizza, lasagna, all gf. I personally got a calzone. It was super tasty.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

So many gluten free options my daughter couldn’t be happier. They make their own dough there and have both gluten free pizza and calzones. We had the pizza, but I look forward to going back to try the calzones.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The penne with vodka sauce was amazing!! You couldn’t even tell it was gluten free. I also had the gluten free grandma pie…delicious! I have celiac and had no issue. It’s very a very casual pizzeria but worth the drive!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of the best GF pizza I’ve ever had! I ordered the margherita pie and a chicken roll, never have I found a GF chicken roll til today. Amazing prices and portions, will def recommend

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

My second time at Rustica and the food is amazing! Great Sicilian pizza and chicken roll. Seems like most menu items can be prepared GF and they seem to take it seriously. Can’t wait to go back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I had a Buffalo chicken roll and it was absolutely incredible!!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Definitely recommend eating here! Never had a problem! Just ask them for the gluten free menu, and they’ll know what to do! They have a whole separate kitchen for the celiacs.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The GF lasagna and GF cannolis were absolutely amazing!! Service was outstanding as well. I am celiac and no issues eating here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Ordered pizza to go and sat down to eat. Inside is small but the food and pizza always good. Had the gluten free pizza and it was tasty. Better than most gluten free pizza.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery

Wide variety of GF items. I come here often with my girlfriend and she is a celiac and we’ve never had an issue. The pizza here is a 10/10 amazing. Definitely at the top of our list on placed to eat

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing pizza. Tastes just like regular. Chicken rolls are my favorite as well as the Sicilian pie!!! I’m so happy i found this place! They also offer calamari, calzones, pasta, and grandma pizza.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We’ve been going to Rustica for a couple of years now. Their GF food just gets better. We stock up on the GF chicken rolls and Sicilian pies and freeze them. Everything reheats beautifully.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing Sicilian pizza!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I eat here all the time - haven’t gotten sick. Great quality and service

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

The gluten free Sicilian pizza is the most amazing thing I’ve ever tasted. Having recently found out I have celiac has been super difficult for me. Order in advance ! Takes 45 minutes to make

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The absolute BEST gluten free pizza and calzones!!! My favorite!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The sauce is too sweet and the crust tasted like they dumped a container of salt which is not how it used to be.

Edit: We were cross contaminated with the pizza! We’ve been sick all night and morning from it. We never had this issue here, but I know they put it in the same oven and on same surface as gluten pizza.

Delicious grandma pizza. Best GF pizza I’ve had. The waitress reassured me right away that they are careful about keeping everything separate and safe. So good!! Will be back soon

Edit: I came back December 2019 and still delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

delicious gluten free pizza, pasta and bread! and just about anything on the menu can be prepared gluten free! the staff is knowledgeable as well! will definitely be returning here!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious pizza and pasta. The Sicilian pizza is especially good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff is very knowledgeable and the menu is clearly labeled. I love their pizza!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and decided to try this place because of the reviews. I ordered a spinach roll to go and upon eating it about 20 minutes later, I started feeling sick that turned into a full reaction.

Before the gentleman got to my order, I was watching him prepare others - so when he got to mine, he put on new gloves (great!) and retrieved the dough from the fridge. After playing his steps back in my mind over many times, the only thing I can attribute to me receiving the bad reaction was that he retrieved the mozzarella from the same bin that he uses to make all other dishes, of which, I saw him doing before he worked on my order.

All with celiac or a gluten allergy, please keep this mind and watch the preparer very closely.

OMG I ate my first gf calzone in 15 years since being diagnosed with Celiac. It was soooooo delicious. I also ate a delicious sausage roll and loved it. I traveled from Suffolk just to try their food and it was so well worth it. They have a separate oven to use for gf. Next time I'm eating another calzone and trying their pizza!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Small little place but it’s a GEM! Extensive GF menu and the food is excellent along with attentive and knowledgeable staff!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is the best gf pizza! Got a grandma pie and a sausage roll. Huge portions.