OUR MENU
TO START WITH
TIGELLE (traditional bread cooked on iron)
Tigelle with Modena Pork Pesto * (2 pieces) $18 – (3 pieces) $27
Tigelle with Prosciutto di Parma* (2 pieces) $18 · (3 pieces) $27
Tigelle with Mortadella (2 pieces) $16 · (3 pieces) $24
CRESCENTINE * – (traditional fried bread)
Tasty Trio & Stracciatella (3 pieces) $28
(Prosciutto, Mortadella, Provolone, one of each & Stracciatella)
Crescentine with Mortadella and Parmesan (2 pieces) $14 · (3 pieces) $21
Crescentine with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmesan (2 pieces) $16 · (3 pieces) $24
Crescentine with Provolone cheese (2 pieces) $14 · (3 pieces) $21
CROSTINI (toasted homemade bread)
Friggione — traditional onion stew & Stracciatella fresh cheese* (2 pieces) $16 · (3 pieces) $24
Felsina — with Ragù Bolognese and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano* (2 pieces) $16 · (3 pieces) $24
Bruschetta — garlic-brushed bread, cherry tomatoes, red onion & basil* (2 pieces) $14 · (3 pieces) $21 (V, VG)
SHARING PLATTERS
Cold Cuts Platter (serves 2–4) — with house breads* $47
A selection of four types of salumi, served with olives, fresh Stracchino cheese and four Tigelle
Cheese Platter (serves 2–4)* $49
A selection of four cheeses, served with whole olives, dried fruit, Manuka honey, marmalade and homemade house breads
SALADS
Burrata on heirloom tomato salad $28 (V, GF)
Served with thinly sliced red onion, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, and Modena balsamic vinegar made from Trebbiano grapes
Mediterranean Salad $15 (V, GF, VGO)
Mixed green leaves with cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and Modena balsamic vinegar made from Trebbiano grapes
HOMEMADE PASTA
Freshly handmade on-site each day using organic free-range eggs and premium flour from Mulino Della Giovanna, Emilia-Romagna — the source of our regionally rooted flavours.
Each pasta is finished with a touch of Parmigiano Reggiano.
TAGLIATELLE*
Hand-cut flat ribbon pasta, a true reflection of Emilian culinary heritage. Served as follows:
BOLOGNESE — beef ragù $30
L’AVOCADINA, Avocado, red onion & Parmigiano Reggiano $29 (V)
EMILIANA — pork & beef ragù with a dash of cream $30
SPAGHETTI *
Thicker and rougher than regular spaghetti, this handmade version is crafted to hold rich, creamy toppings beautifully. Served in the following versions:
CARBONARA — pork guanciale, egg yolk and cheese $34
GORGONZOLA — Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts $31 (V)
TRUFFLENARA — pork guanciale, egg yolk, cheese and black truffle $39
TORTELLONI*(ONI not INI)
Traditionally filled with a delicate blend of creamy ricotta, fragrant parsley and nutmeg, following the classic recipe from Bologna. Served as follows:
BURRO E SALVIA — butter and sage $33 (V)
BURRO E ORO — butter and tomato $33 (V)
DUE TORRI — with Bolognese beef ragù $37
POTATO GNOCCHI*
Light and pillowy, handmade from a simple blend of boiled fresh potato and flour, with no egg in the dough. Served as follows:
RUSTICI — free-range chicken ragù bianco $34
ORTOLANA — capsicum, zucchini, leek and cherry tomato $34 (VGO)
ZOLA E NOCI — Gorgonzola cheese, walnut and rocket $34 (V)
AL RAGU’ — Bolognese beef ragù $34
BREADS
Tigelle (each) $4
Crescentine * (3 pieces) $12
Focaccia with EVOO & Balsamic (2 pieces) $12 (3pcs) $16 (V, VG)
DESSERT
Tiramisù $16
A classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits and a rich egg and mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa.
Budino Gianduia $16 (GF)
Silky hazelnut chocolate pudding, topped with fresh cream and toasted hazelnuts
Traditional Egg Pannacotta $18 (GF)
A smooth and creamy Italian custard made with fresh cream, delicately set with egg white for a velvety texture. Served with your choice of Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almond Flakes or Fresh Fruit Coulis.
Cocchino $16 (GF, DF, VG)
This coconut cream pudding is a light, sweet finish to your meal. Served with your choice of Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almond Flakes or Fresh Fruit Coulis.
Affogato $17
Vanilla gelato with dark chocolate, Illy espresso and cantucci biscuit
Cantucci & Vin Santo $22
Homemade cantucci almond biscuits, baked twice for a golden, crisp texture. Their delicate crunch and nutty sweetness make them ideal for enjoying with this Tuscan sweet wine.
* ALTRIMPASTO Dough add $5 (subject to availability). Please
read disclaimer below.
Our ALTRIMPASTO dough is prepared using a blend of alternative flours and starches, which may include rice flour, maize starch, tapioca starch, buckwheat flour, and natural thickeners, subject to availability. Please note that traditional wheat flour, which contains gluten, is used throughout our kitchen every day. As a result, traces of wheat, gluten and cross-contact may occur during preparation and service. ALTRIMPASTO may also contain, or come into contact with, nuts and other allergens, according to supplier information. Not suitable for guests with Coeliac disease or severe wheat or gluten sensitivities.
If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please inform our wait staff. We’ll do our best to accommodate, but the decision to consume any meal remains with the diner. Please be aware that a wide range of allergens—including, but not limited to, nuts, seafood, shellfish, wheat, gluten, eggs, dairy, and fungi—are handled on the premises.
We are a licensed venue only.
No outside food, cakes or drinks allowed.
Join us tomorrow, Monday, for lunch or dinner at Rustichella Pasta Bar in Nundah. We`re serving lunch from 12 pm to 2 pm and dinner from 4 pm. Tables are limited, so book ahead and come discover our beetroot gnocchi with Taleggio cream, buttered leek and browned pork sausage. We look forward to seeing you around our table!
Book your table for tomorrow! ❤️
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Nov 8
Or make it a dinner worth looking forward to. Leave the day behind, settle in with someone you enjoy spending time with and let a plate of handmade gnocchi take care of the rest. Sometimes the simplest evenings are the most memorable.
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Nov 8
Tomorrow`s lunch deserves something better than the usual. Take a seat, enjoy a freshly prepared plate of gnocchi and give yourself a proper break in the middle of the day. Good food shouldn`t have to wait until the weekend.
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Nov 8
Four ingredients, each with something to say. Beetroot, potato, Taleggio and leek, finished with pork sausage. Different textures, contrasting flavours and a combination that feels both comforting and a little unexpected.
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Nov 8
And finally, browned pork sausage. Golden, savoury and full of character, it brings a delicious contrast to the softness of the gnocchi and the creamy sauce. That final touch makes every mouthful a little more interesting.
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Nov 8
Slowly buttered leek adds its own quiet magic. Sweet, delicate and beautifully mellow, it balances the richness of the Taleggio and brings all those flavours together without overpowering them.
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Nov 8
Then comes the Taleggio. Rich, creamy and wonderfully aromatic, this Italian cheese becomes a silky sauce that wraps around every gnocco, bringing depth and a beautiful savoury character to the dish.
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Nov 8
It all begins with beetroot and potato. The beetroot gives our gnocchi their distinctive colour and a gentle earthy sweetness, while the potato creates that soft, comforting texture that makes a good gnocco so irresistible.
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Nov 8
A little colour, a little indulgence, and a whole lot of flavour. ❤️ Our beetroot-infused potato gnocchi bring something special to the table at Rustichella Pasta Bar. Soft, delicate and beautifully colourful, they`re made for those who love discovering something different.
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Nov 8
COME AND DISCOVER BALANZONI
Some dishes are worth returning to, not because they change, but because every time we taste them, we notice something different. The softness of the pasta, the richness of the filling, the fragrance of the pink peppercorns or that final little crunch of pistachio.
Our Balanzoni bring all these details together in one generous plate.
Join us at Rustichella Pasta Bar in Nundah for lunch or dinner, Monday to Friday. Book your table online, or join our standby list if we`re fully booked. Indoor or outdoor seating may become available, weather permitting.
A little piece of Bologna, waiting to be discovered.
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Oct 29
A LITTLE PIECE OF BOLOGNA IN NUNDAH
Balanzoni remind us why the culinary traditions of Emilia-Romagna remain so special. They are not about complicated techniques or endless ingredients, but about understanding how flavours belong together. From the spinach dough to the mortadella filling, every element has a purpose. At Rustichella, we enjoy bringing these regional recipes to our little pasta bar in Nundah, making them fresh and sharing the stories behind them.
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Oct 29
THE FINAL TOUCH OF PINK
Then come the pink peppercorns. Delicate, fragrant and slightly floral, they bring a subtle brightness that lifts the richness of the cream and cheese without introducing too much heat. Their beautiful pink colour also creates a striking contrast against the green pasta and golden pistachios. A final touch that is as much about balance as it is about presentation.
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Oct 29
