315 MAIN AVENUE, MOORHEAD, MN
EATERY HOURS
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Dining opens at 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
MAKE A RESERVATIONTAVERN HOURS
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
Bar opens at 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm & 9-11pm
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DINNER MENU
STARTERS
Spanish Style Meatballs ~10
sherry-mushroom cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, manchego cheese
Chile Braised Beef Tacos ~10
tomato-basil relish, roasted garlic, creme fraiche, cilantro
Burrata Cheese & Marinated Grape Tomatoes (gf+r, v) ~14
toasted bread, pesto, balsamic syrup
Seared Sea Scallop & Marinated Shrimp (gf) ~14
bamboo & mushroom risotto, coconut soubise, pickled fresno chile
Antipasto (gf+r) ~14
prosciutto, salami, olives, balsamic mushrooms, cheeses, toasted bread
Crispy Pork Belly (gf) ~12
avocado & tomato-basil relish, sundried tomato pesto
Fingerling Potato Poutine with Mahon Cheese (gf+r) ~12
smoked bacon, chile-braised beef, roasted garlic, beef gravy
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates (gf) ~10
chile aioli
Roasted Vegetables (gf+r, v) ~12
served chilled with hummus, sundried tomato pesto, spinach pesto, toasted bread
Buttermilk Fried Chicken ~14
green chile ranch, tomato preserves
Artisan Cheese Plate (gf+r, v) ~16
fresh fruit, cherry chutney, candied pecans, olives, cornichons, toasted bread
SALADS
Kale Caesar (gf+r) ~10
roasted garlic & tomato, herb croutons, lemon-parmesan dressing
Petite Greens (gf) ~10
roasted golden beets, goat cheese, bacon, pistachios, spiced honey vinaigrette
Baby Spinach & Fried Brie (gf+r) ~10
apple, candied pecans, bacon-balsamic dressing
House Salad (gf+r, v) ~8
roasted tomatoes & onions, artichokes, herb croutons, sherry vinaigrette
SOUPS
Today’s Creation ~8
ENTREES
Salisbury Steak with Broiled Portobello Mushroom (gf+r) ~23
fried egg, caramelized onions, parmesan mashed potatoes
Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon Fillet (gf) ~29
saffron cavatelli, zucchini, tomato confit, roasted garlic, fresh herb salad
Beef Sirloin Steak with Lump Crab Meat (gf+r) ~30
polenta cake, roasted scallion, romesco sauce, micro radish
Roasted Breast of Chicken with Maple Cranberry Glaze (gf+r) ~23
sweet potato mash, candied bacon relish
Pastrami-Brined Duck Breast (gf+r) ~28
herb gnocchi, braised red cabbage, brussel sprouts, grain mustard sauce
Filet Mignon (gf+r) ~36
whole grain mustard mashed potatoes, cornmeal fried shallot, garlic herb butter, demi-glace, rosemary oil
Pork Loin Saltimbocca (gf) ~24
fried sage, prosciutto, rustic fritas, lemon-caper cream sauce
Black Pepper Crusted Walleye (gf) ~30
old bay fingerlings, garlic greens, almond brown butter, bell pepper relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Garlic Greens ~22
griddled cornbread, mashed potatoes, bourbon-chicken gravy
The Rustica Burger (gf+r) ~16
mahon & cheddar cheese, caesar aioli, rustic fritas
Quinoa, Black Bean, & Chickpea Garden Burger (gf+r, vegan) ~16
cashew cheese, smoked paprika aioli, hummus, rustic fritas
Baked Mac & Cheese ~14
cavatappi pasta, cheddar, manchego cheese, herb bread crumbs
add chorizo 3 | chicken 3 | chile-braised beef 3
House Made Pastas ~18
tagliatelle pasta, chile-braised beef, roasted garlic, manchego cheese, spinach pesto, cream sauce, toasted bread
or
tagliatelle pasta, house-smoked salmon, artichokes, capers, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cream sauce, toasted bread
DESSERTS
Chocolate Marquise ~9
pistachio, chianti macerated berries
Bourbon Pecan Tart ~8
maple caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Cinnamon Churros ~7
chocolate sauce, fresh strawberry puree
S’mores Panna Cotta ~7
toasted meringue, graham cracker tuile
Raspberry Crème Brulee ~9
fresh lime, caramel shard
gf = gluten friendly | v = vegetarian | gf+r = gluten friendly upon request
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
* 20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 8 or more.
STARTERS
Spanish Style Meatballs ~10
sherry-mushroom cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, manchego cheese
Chile Braised Beef Tacos ~10
tomato-basil relish, roasted garlic, creme fraiche, cilantro
Burrata Cheese & Marinated Grape Tomatoes (gf+r, v) ~14
toasted bread, pesto, balsamic syrup
Seared Sea Scallop & Marinated Shrimp (gf) ~14
bamboo & mushroom risotto, coconut soubise, pickled fresno chile
Antipasto (gf+r) ~14
prosciutto, salami, olives, balsamic mushrooms, cheeses, toasted bread
Crispy Pork Belly (gf) ~12
avocado & tomato-basil relish, sundried tomato pesto, pork jus
Fingerling Potato Poutine with Mahon Cheese (gf+r) ~12
smoked bacon, chile-braised beef, roasted garlic, beef gravy
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates (gf) ~10
chile aioli
Roasted Vegetables (gf+r, v) ~12
served chilled with hummus, sundried tomato pesto, spinach pesto, toasted bread
Buttermilk Fried Chicken ~14
green chile ranch, tomato preserves
Artisan Cheese Plate (gf+r, v) ~16
fresh fruit, cherry chutney, candied pecans, olives, cornichons, toasted bread
SALADS
Kale Caesar (gf+r) ~10
roasted garlic & tomato, herb croutons, lemon-parmesan dressing
Petite Greens (gf) ~10
roasted golden beets, goat cheese, bacon, pistachios, spiced honey vinaigrette
Baby Spinach & Fried Brie (gf+r) ~10
apple, candied pecans, bacon-balsamic dressing
House Salad (gf+r, v) ~8
roasted tomatoes & onions, artichokes, herb croutons, sherry vinaigrette
SOUPS
Today’s Creation ~8
ENTREES
Salisbury Steak with Broiled Portobello Mushroom (gf+r) ~23
fried egg, caramelized onions, parmesan mashed potatoes
Prosciutto-Wrapped Salmon Fillet (gf) ~29
saffron cavatelli, zucchini, tomato confit, roasted garlic, fresh herb salad
Beef Sirloin Steak with Lump Crab Meat (gf+r) ~30
polenta cake, roasted scallion, romesco sauce, micro radish
Roasted Breast of Chicken with Maple Cranberry Glaze (gf+r) ~23
sweet potato mash, candied bacon relish
Pastrami-Brined Duck Breast (gf+r) ~28
herb gnocchi, braised red cabbage, brussel sprouts, grain mustard sauce
Filet Mignon (gf+r) ~36
whole grain mustard mashed potatoes, cornmeal fried shallot, garlic herb butter, demi-glace, rosemary oil
Pork Loin Saltimbocca (gf) ~24
fried sage, prosciutto, rustic fritas, lemon-caper cream sauce
Black Pepper Crusted Walleye (gf) ~30
old bay fingerlings, garlic greens, almond brown butter, bell pepper relish
Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Garlic Greens ~22
griddled cornbread, mashed potatoes, bourbon-chicken gravy
The Rustica Burger (gf+r) ~16
mahon & cheddar cheese, caesar aioli, rustic fritas
Quinoa, Black Bean, & Chickpea Garden Burger (gf+r, vegan) ~16
cashew cheese, smoked paprika aioli, hummus, rustic fritas
Baked Mac & Cheese ~14
cavatappi pasta, cheddar, manchego cheese, herb bread crumbs
add chorizo 3 | chicken 3 | chile-braised beef 3
House Made Pastas ~18
tagliatelle pasta, chile-braised beef, roasted garlic, manchego cheese, spinach pesto, cream sauce, toasted bread
or
tagliatelle pasta, house-smoked salmon, artichokes, capers, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cream sauce, toasted bread
DESSERTS
Chocolate Marquise ~9
pistachio, chianti macerated berries
Bourbon Pecan Tart ~8
maple caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Cinnamon Churros ~7
chocolate sauce, fresh strawberry puree
S’mores Panna Cotta ~7
toasted meringue, graham cracker tuile
Raspberry Crème Brulee ~9
fresh lime, caramel shard
gf = gluten friendly | v = vegetarian | gf+r = gluten friendly upon request
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
* 20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 8 or more.
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
SIGNATURE 10`` PIZZAS
The Haole ~14
pork belly, pineapple, roasted jalapenos, mozzarella, provolone, tomato sauce
The Quixote ~14
chorizo, olives, rosemary, roasted tomatoes, grand queso
The Roman ~14
italian sausage, parmesan, ricotta, sweet onion, roasted tomato
French Farmer ~14
béchamel, wild mushroom, camembert, egg, spinach, truffle oil
Mr. Potato Head ~14
sour cream mashed potato, béchamel, caramelized onion, rosemary, gruyere
The Decoy ~14
duck confit, roasted grape, roasted garlic, goat cheese, basil, balsamic syrup
The Steadfast ~14
pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan
The Mediterranean ~14
roasted bell pepper, olive, caper, artichoke, sundried tomato, pine nuts
BBQ Chicken ~14
chicken, bbq sauce, provolone, mozzarella, sweet onions, roasted garlic
Margherita ~12
roasted tomato, mozzarella, basil
The Bambino ~10
tomato sauce, mozzarella
Build-Your-Own ~10
Your Choice of:
Sauce~ béchamel, tomato, spinach pesto, olive oil
Cheese~ fresh mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, provolone, cashew
Meat~ italian sausage, chorizo, chicken, smoked bacon, pepperoni +2/meat
Vegetables~ roasted bell pepper, sundried tomato, roasted tomato, olives, capers, spinach, artichoke, sweet onion, roasted garlic, wild mushrooms +1/vegetable
SIGNATURE 10`` PIZZAS
The Haole ~14
pork belly, pineapple, roasted jalapenos, mozzarella, provolone, tomato sauce
The Quixote ~14
chorizo, olives, rosemary, roasted tomatoes, grand queso
The Roman ~14
italian sausage, parmesan, ricotta, sweet onion, roasted tomato
French Farmer ~14
béchamel, wild mushroom, camembert, egg, spinach, truffle oil
Mr. Potato Head ~14
sour cream mashed potato, béchamel, caramelized onion, rosemary, gruyere
The Decoy ~14
duck confit, roasted grape, roasted garlic, goat cheese, basil, balsamic syrup
The Steadfast ~14
pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan
The Mediterranean ~14
roasted bell pepper, olive, caper, artichoke, sundried tomato, pine nuts
BBQ Chicken ~14
chicken, bbq sauce, provolone, mozzarella, sweet onions, roasted garlic
Margherita ~12
roasted tomato, mozzarella, basil
The Bambino ~10
tomato sauce, mozzarella
Build-Your-Own ~10
Your Choice of:
Sauce~ béchamel, tomato, spinach pesto, olive oil
Cheese~ fresh mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, provolone, cashew
Meat~ italian sausage, chorizo, chicken, smoked bacon, pepperoni +2/meat
Vegetables~ roasted bell pepper, sundried tomato, roasted tomato, olives, capers, spinach, artichoke, sweet onion, roasted garlic, wild mushrooms +1/vegetable
HAPPY HOUR
5-6pm & 9-11pm Tuesday through Saturday
in the Tavern
1/2 price starters and pizzas!
HAPPY HOUR LIBATIONS
Select Beer ~3
$1 off Glasses of Wine
HAPPY HOUR MENU
Spanish Style Meatballs ~10/5
sherry-mushroom cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, manchego cheese
Chile Braised Beef Tacos ~10/5
tomato relish, roasted garlic & cilantro-lime cream
Burrata Cheese & Marinated Grape Tomatoes (gf+r, v) ~14/7
toasted bread, Pesto, balsamic syrup
Seared Sea Scallop & Marinated Shrimp (gf) ~14/7
bamboo & mushroom risotto, coconut soubise, pickled fresno chile
Antipasto (gf+r) ~14/7
prosciutto, salami, olives, balsamic mushrooms, cheeses, toasted bread
Crispy Pork Belly (gf) ~12/6
avocado-basil salsa, sundried tomato pesto
Fingerling Potato Poutine with Mahon Cheese (gf+r) ~12/6
smoked bacon, chile-braised beef, roasted garlic, beef gravy
Bacon Wrapped Chorizo-Stuffed Dates (gf) ~10/5
chile aioli
Roasted Vegetables (gf+r, v) ~12/6
served chilled with hummus, sundried tomato pesto, spinach pesto, toasted bread
Buttermilk Fried Chicken ~14/7
green chile ranch, tomato preserves
The Rustica Burger (gf+r) ~16/8
mahon & cheddar cheese, caesar aioli, rustic fritas
Quinoa, Black Bean, & Chickpea Garden Burger (gf+r, vegan) ~16/8
cashew cheese, smoked paprika aioli, hummus, rustic fritas
Baked Mac & Cheese ~14/7
cavatappi pasta, cheddar, manchego cheese, herb bread crumbs
add chorizo 3 | chicken 3 | chile-braised beef 3
gf = gluten friendly | v = vegetarian | gf+r = gluten friendly upon request
SALADS
Kale Caesar (gf+r) ~10/5
roasted garlic & tomato, herb croutons, lemon-parmesan dressing
Petite Greens (gf) ~10/5
roasted golden beets, goat cheese, bacon, pistachios, spiced honey vinaigrette
Baby Spinach & Fried Brie (gf+r) ~10/5
apple, candied pecans, bacon-balsamic dressing
House Salad (gf+r, v) ~8/4
roasted tomatoes & onions, artichokes, herb croutons, sherry vinaigrette
SOUPS
Today’s Creation ~ 8/4
CATERING SERVICES
Make your event more memorable with catering from Rustica, perfect for celebrations at your home, office, or our restaurant venue.
Off-site Catering
Platters are a convenient way of serving a variety of foods at your next gathering, party or business meeting. Our platters are beautifully arranged and garnished using only the freshest ingredients and can be picked up or delivered.
On-site Catering
Our restaurant provides the perfect setting for hosting your next event. We offer buffet style brunches, dinners and receptions. Our venue is available anytime on Sunday or Monday. The room is included with our catering services. Please inquire for minimum sales price.
Rustica Eatery can accommodate 40 seated guests.
Rustica Tavern has space for 40 guests and is available for wood-fired pizza parties anytime on Sundays and Mondays. We also offer private pizza lunches and meetings Tuesday through Saturday 10-3pm.
For more information, please contact us at 218.227.5388 or fill out the form below.
ABOUT
OUR RESTAURANT
RUSTICA Eatery & Tavern
Rustica is located in downtown Moorhead, MN. We boast a cozy neighborhood atmosphere in the historic 1898 Kassenborg Block building, just east of the Main Avenue bridge.
The Eatery features a rustic ambiance with exposed brick creating a warm, comfortable dining experience. Executive Chef Micah Leitel is dedicated to offering high quality, seasonally focused products and executes the diverse menu based on traditional American fare with European influences.
The Tavern’s wood burning pizza oven and copper beer taps spawn a more casual bar atmosphere. The innovative pizza menu is fun and the pizzas are exceptional.
Parking is available on the street, as well as in the parking ramp southwest of the building.
OUR TEAM
Anna Weisenburger | General Manager & Owner
Having spent nearly half of her life working in restaurants, ownership was the obvious next step for General Manager & Owner, Anna Weisenburger. Growing up on a farm near Spiritwood, North Dakota offered Anna an early introduction to the farm-to-table culinary concept. At one point while attending college in Valley City, she worked in three restaurants at once–and still ended up with student loan debt!–including her favorite job at an order-off-the-menu Chinese restaurant. After moving to Fargo in 2015 and managing a handful of F/M restaurants, Anna seized the opportunity to call Rustica home last spring in the role of Restaurant Manager. The service industry was supposed to be temporary employment, but food and beverage quickly turned into a passion which Anna focuses on the front of house at Rustica.
When not at Rustica, you can find Anna relaxing with her partner, Wolfgang, and their two cats, Bean and Zero. With an adventurous palate, she enjoys visiting the friends she’s made at many of the other local restaurants and sampling their creations. The sense of community Anna has found in the Fargo/Moorhead area was a driving factor in her decision to lay roots and share ownership of a business that she loves.
Micah Leitel | Executive Chef & Owner
Executive Chef & Owner, Micah Leitel, uses fresh, locally-sourced products whenever possible to execute a craft menu based on traditional American fare with European influences. As the head of our culinary team, Micah is dedicated to offering high quality seasonally focused menus with a strong emphasis on traditional food preparation that he has learned over the years. Micah’s main goal at Rustica is consistency in the kitchen, as he wants to provide the same experience to patrons as they have come to expect. He aims to offer guests the option to choose their own adventure—whether that be fast-casual in the Tavern or fine dining in the Eatery, the choice is theirs for the evening.
In his spare time, Micah enjoys scratching vinyl with guest appearances for local musicians and spending time with his three cats, Ming Ming, Scarf & Ruby. His passion for all things culinary also extends into his love of artisanal, handcrafted chef’s knives. You can follow Chef Micah Leitel’s inspired offerings on Instagram @dinerustica.
CONTACT
We are happy to provide you with more information on our dining, event rental and catering services. Please fill out the form below and one of our event experts will be in touch with you to answer your questions or assist in coordinating your event.
Rustica is located at 315 Main Avenue in Moorhead, Minnesota. View map. You may contact us by phone at 218.227.5388.
