315 MAIN AVENUE, MOORHEAD, MN
EATERY & TAVERN TAKE-OUT HOURS
TUESDAY - SATURDAY
4pm - 8pm
LIMITED TAKE-OUT MENU - FRIDAY, MARCH 27
STARTERS
artisan cheese plate {gf+r, v} – 14
fresh fruit, cherry chutney, candied pecans, olives, cornichons, toasted bread
burrata cheese & marinated grape tomatoes {gf+r, v} – 12
spinach pesto, balsamic syrup, toasted bread
crispy pork belly fried rice – 12
scallion, egg, red cabbage, peas, onion, carrot
black mustard bbq chicken wings {gf} – 10
with green chile ranch – 10 wings per order
buttermilk fried chicken – 12
2 legs + 2 thighs, tomato preserves, green chile ranch
ENTREES
rustica burger – 14
mahon & cheddar cheese, caesar aioli, rustic fritas
DINNERS FOR 2
*served with 4 parmesan popovers*
pork loin saltimbocca {gf} – 32
lemon-caper cream sauce, crispy prosciutto, rustic fritas
[served with spinach salad: roasted cauliflower + red peppers, marinated chickpeas, ricotta salata, tahini dressing]
beef tenderloin tip stroganoff – 42
parmesan mashed potatoes, mushrooms, demi glacé, creme fraiche, carrots, tomato relish
[add a spinach salad + $8]
DESSERT
chocolate marquise {gf, v} – 5
whipped cream, creme anglaise, pistachio, fresh berries
baked meringue {gf, v} – 5
lemon curd, blueberries
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
the haole – 10
pork belly, pineapple, roasted jalapenos, mozzarella, provolone, tomato sauce
the quixote – 10
chorizo, olives, rosemary, roasted tomatoes, grand queso
the roman – 10
italian sausage, parmesan, ricotta, sweet onion, roasted tomato
french farmer – 10
béchamel, wild mushroom, camembert, egg, spinach, truffle oil
mr. potato head – 10
sour cream mashed potato, béchamel, caramelized onion, rosemary, gruyere
the decoy – 10
duck confit, roasted grape, roasted garlic, goat cheese, basil, balsamic syrup
the steadfast – 10
pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan
the mediterranean – 10
roasted bell pepper, olive, caper, artichoke, sundried tomato, pine nuts
bbq chicken – 10
chicken, bbq sauce, provolone, mozzarella, sweet onions, roasted garlic
margherita – 10
roasted tomato, mozzarella, basil
the bambino – 10
tomato sauce, mozzarella
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.
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.
