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The Rusty Onion
6654 Carmel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
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Main Menu
Dine in, Carry out, Delivery, Order online
Appetizers
The Rusty Onion
$8.75
Sautéed caramelized onions served with our zesty Italian cream dip and flatbread chips
Boneless Tenders
$9.50
5 Hand breaded tenders, tossed in your choice of sauce: Mild, Buffalo, BBQ, Bee Sting, Italian, 911, Barbalo, Honey Hot, Honey BBQ, Spicy Teriyaki. Served with choice of blue cheese or ranch and celery and carrots
Tuscany Bread
$8.95
Sliced ciabatta loaf, basil pesto and fresh spinach with mozzarella cheese topped with our homemade bruschetta mix and balsamic glaze
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
$8.95
6 Mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara
Cheese and Bacon Fries
$7.95
Our hand cut fries smothered with melted nacho cheddar cheese sauce and bacon crumbles. Served with choice of ranch or blue cheese
Queen City Wings
Jumbo-sized wings fried and tossed in your choice of wing sauces: Mild, Buffalo, BBQ, Bee Sting, Italian, 911, Barbalo, Honey Hot, Honey BBQ, Spicy Teriyaki. Served with choice of blue cheese or ranch and celery and carrots
- 6pc $7.60
- 12pc $12.60
- 24pc $22.60
Knotted Up
Light and fluffy garlic knots with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese and a side of marinara
- 6pc $4.00
- 12pc $7.00
Fried Calamari
$10.25
Fresh fried calamari served with a side of marinara
Fried Pickle Sticks
$7.95
Served with ranch or blue cheese and spicy aioli
Salads
Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Caesar, Ranch, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Yia Yia Margaret's Famous Greek Dressing, Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken, or Fried Chicken breast to any salad for $4
House Salad
Romaine, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons
- Small $4.25
- Entrèe $8.95
Popeye
Fresh baby spinach, gorgonzola crumbles, mushrooms, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon
- Small $6.95
- Entrèe $10.95
Funky Chicken
$11.95
Your choice of grilled, blackened, or breaded chicken breast served over romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and pepperoncini, with cheddar jack cheese
Greek Salad
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, sun-dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese. Served with our Yia Yia Margaret's Famous Greek Vinaigrette
- Small $6.95
- Entrèe $10.95
Dear Brutus
Romaine topped with croutons and sprinkled with shaved parmesan. Served with our house made Caesar dressing
- Small $5.25
- Entrèe $9.75
Buffalo Chicken Salad
$11.95
(Fried or Grilled) mild or buffalo chicken breast on top of romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with choice of hand cut fries, sweet potato fries. Substitutions: Side House or Caesar salad, Mac n' Cheese, or Broccoli $2.50
Sandwich of Brotherly Love
$10.50
Hand shaved in house philly beef or chicken topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, topped with provolone cheese, and roasted red pepper mayonnaise. – Or try it the "Philly Philly" way with cheese sauce
One Clucking Good Sandwich
$10.55
Grilled marinated chicken breast, with roasted red peppers, red onions, smoked provolone, lettuce, and basil pesto mayonnaise. Served on a bun
BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich
$10.55
(Fried or Grilled) chicken breast dipped in BBQ sauce and served with cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a bun
The Rusty Onion Burger*
$10.95
1/2lb Angus beef grilled and topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, swiss cheese, and red pepper mayonnaise. Served on a bun
California Chicken Sandwich
$10.55
Marinated chicken breast, with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion. Served on a bun with an avocado spread
Chicken Pita Sandwich
$9.75
Sliced Chicken Breast with lettuce, tomato, onion and topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$10.55
(Fried or Grilled) chicken breast dipped in our mild or buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles on a bun with lettuce and tomato
Eye-talian
$10.75
Fresh Italian cold cuts, cappicola, prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and balsamic vinaigrette served hot on a hoagie
Hippie Burger
$9.75
A black bean patty topped with spicy aioli, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion
Meatball Classic
$9.95
Traditional style meatball sandwich served with melted mozzarella cheese and covered in our marinara sauce
Auggie's Cheeseburger*
$10.95
1/2lb Angus beef grilled and topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served on a bun with our BBQ sauce
Gyro Pita Sandwich
$9.75
Sliced Gyro meat with lettuce, tomato, onion and topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce
Entrées
All Entrées are served with choice of side salad (House or Caesar) and table bread
Portabella Pie
$10.95
Portabella mushroom cap stuffed with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and mozzarella. Baked and served on a bed of arugula drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Meatball Ravioli
$13.95
Meatballs served with our traditional marinara sauce over ravioli with parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmesan
$14.95
Breaded & Fried chicken breast on top of angel hair pasta, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Eggplant Parmesan
$11.95
Lightly fried fresh eggplant layered and topped with our marinara and mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti sautéed with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and marinara sauce
Chicken Penne
$14.95
Blackened chicken breast, sautéed green peppers and onions tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Cheese Manicotti
$12.95
Three hand rolled manicotti tubes filled with creamy ricotta cheese and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Smothered Chicken
$12.95
Marinated chicken breast with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, onions and melted provolone cheese on top of angel hair pasta
Homemade Lasagna
$13.95
Delicious meat lasagna with layers of pasta, angus ground beef, ricotta and romano cheeses with marinara and topped with melted mozzarella
Specialty Pizzas
Make any 10" Specialty Pizza Gluten Free for $3 Extra
Hot Carnivore
A combo of meatballs, Italian sausage and pepperoni under a juicy layer of melted mozzarella, and crispy, crunchy bacon bits sprinkled on top
- 10" $14.95
- 14" $18.95
- 18" $24.50
Great Balls of Fire
Hearty tomato base with our delicious meatballs, red onions, tomato slices, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Presto Pesto
Pesto base with fresh spinach, tomato slices, mushroom mix, basil sprinkle, and mozzarella cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Ooh Yeah
Tomato base with fresh spinach, artichokes, pineapple, and jalapenos. Topped with mozzarella cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Buffalo Chicken
Goat cheese, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, mild buffalo sauce, red onions, and cheddar cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Supreme Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, mushroom mix, green peppers, and onions
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Bianca
Classic white pie with our garlic/EVOO sauce and tomato slices, spinach, and mozzarella cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Mac N Cheese Pizza
Béchamel crème cheese sauce and noodles topped with cheddar
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, and cilantro
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Cheese Steak D-Light
Hand ground in house philly beef, caramelized rusty onion blend, mushroom mix, topped with cheddar cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Eye-Talian Stallion
White sauce base with prosciutto, salami, bacon, olives, artichokes, fresh garlic, provolone and mozzarella cheese
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Shroomin' Fun Guy
Our mushroom and rusty onion mix with goat cheese and roasted garlic spread topped with mozzarella, arugula and white truffle oil
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Greek Pizza
Sliced tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese topped with Yia Yia Margaret's Famous Greek Vinaigrette
- 10" $14.00
- 14" $18.00
- 18" $22.00
Build your Own Pizza
Choose your size, base sauce, then add toppings to complete your masterpiece. 10" Gluten Free / $13, 10" / $10.95, 14" / $14.95, 18" / $17.95. All Toppings: 10" / $1.25 Each, 14" / $2 Each, 18" / $2.25 Each
Sauces
Red / Tomato, Green/Pesto, BBQ Sauce, White / Garlic & EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Veggies
Artichoke, Banana Peppers, Black Olives, Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers, Green Olives, Green Peppers, Jalapeños, Red or White Onions, Pepperoncini, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Caramelized Onions, Kalamata Olives, Pineapple, Sliced Tomatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Mushroom Mix, Mushrooms, Minced or Whole Roasted Garlic
Meats
Anchovies, Bacon, capicola, Ground Beef, Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Salami, Chicken, Meatballs, Ham
Cheeses
Blue Cheese Crumbles, Cheddar, Feta, Mozzarella, Provolone, Ricotta, Shaved Parmesan
Calzones & Strombolis
Four Cheese Calzone
$9.00
Romano, Mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses
Meat Lovers Stromboli
$11.95
Pepperoni, sausage, meat balls, bacon, and mozzarella cheese
Sausage Calzone
$10.95
Our four cheese calzone with Sausage, green pepper, onions
Build your Own Calzone or Stromboli
$8.00
Choose any of the toppings above at $1 per topping
For the Little Sprouts
All kids' meals are served with a tea or soft drink
Rusty's Ravioli
$6.95
Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce and 2 meatballs
Kids Pasta
$5.95
Served with Marinara or Butter
Flatbread Pizza
$5.95
Choice of cheese or pepperoni
Grilled Cheese
$5.95
Served with hand cut or sweet potato fries
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
$5.95
3 Tenders and a choice of hand cut or sweet potato fries
Sides
Rusty Onion Rings
$4.95
Homemade onion rings served with house made chipotle aioli sauce
Mac n' Cheese
$4.95
Béchamel crème cheese sauce and noodles topped with cheddar
Meatballs
- (each) $1.75
Hand Cut Fries
$4.50
Your choice of regular or sweet potato fries hand cut and seasoned
Extra Side of Dressing Or Sauce
$0.50Steamed Broccoli
$4.95Drinks
Soft Drinks
$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Ginger Ale
Lemonade
$2.50Kids Milk
- Reg $1.75
- Chocolate $2.25
Iced Tea
$2.50
Sweetened or Unsweetened
Coffee
- Regular $2.50
Bottled Water
$2.75
Pellegrino or Acqua Panna
*Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. This includes all steaks, burgers and shellfish. These items are cooked to order
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Cuisine
Pizza
Sandwiches
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
We are excited to offer the newest casual dining experience in the Charlotte area. You've been asking for something new and different in the Charlotte restaurant scene, and we heard you. The Rusty Onion offers pizza, sandwiches, mixed drinks and craft beers unlike any others in town.