The Rusty Onion Menu
Welcome to The Rusty Onion Menu, where every dish tells a story of flavors and fresh ingredients. Nestled at 6654 Carmel Rd in Charlotte, NC, this cozy spot offers a menu that’s as inviting as it is diverse. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty entrée, a light snack, or a sweet treat to finish off your meal, The Rusty Onion has something to satisfy every craving. You’ll find a mix of classic comfort foods with a twist, all crafted with attention to detail. With options that cater to different tastes, the menu makes it easy to pick something new every time you visit. From savory starters to indulgent mains, the offerings are sure to keep you coming back for more.
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Daily Specials - Monday (Dine in Only)
Funky Chicken Salad
Your choice of grilled, blackened, or fried chicken breast served over romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and pepperoncini, with Cheddar Jack cheese
Daily Specials - Tuesday (Dine-In Only)
Chicken Caesar Wrap
With sweet potato or regular fries
Daily Specials - Thursday (Dine-In Only)
BLT Sandwich
Traditional BLT on sourdough bread with mayo, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Daily Specials - Friday (Dine-In Only)
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fried or grilled buffalo chicken breast on top of romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, & blue cheese crumbles. Served with blue cheese dressing
Daily Specials - Saturday (Dine-In Only)
$5 Off Any 18" Specialty Pizza
Daily Specials - Sunday (Dine-in Only)
2 Topping 14" Pizza with 6 Wings
Appetizers
The Rusty Onion
Sautéed caramelized onions served with our zesty Italian cream dip and flatbread chips
Boneless Tenders
5 hand-breaded tenders, tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with celery and carrots. Choice of ranch or blue cheese. Sauces: mild, buffalo, BBQ, bee sting, Italian, 911, barbalo, honey hot, honey BBQ, lemon pepper, Jamaican jerk
Tuscany Bread
Sliced ciabatta loaf, basil pesto, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese topped with our homemade bruschetta mix and balsamic glaze
Fried Pickle Sticks
Served with ranch or blue cheese and aioli
Knotted Up
Light, fluffy garlic knots with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, & marinara
Knotted Up Sliders
4 delicious garlic knots with seasoned meatball, mozzarella cheese & marinara stuffing
Squeaky Cheese
Delicious fried cheese curds served with a side of marinara
Mozz Logs
4 large mozzarella logs served with a side of marinara
Cheese & Bacon Fries
Hand-cut fries smothered with melted Cheddar cheese sauce & bacon crumbles. Served with ranch or blue cheese
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Our classic handmade dough topped with mozzarella, fresh garlic & herb Parmesan
Queen City Wings
Jumbo-sized wings fried & tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with celery & carrots. Choice of ranch or blue cheese. Sauces: mild, buffalo, BBQ, bee sting, Italian, 911, barbalo, honey hot, honey BBQ, lemon pepper, Jamaican jerk
Salads
House Salad
Romaine, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons
Popeye Salad
Fresh baby spinach, blue cheese crumbles, mushrooms, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon
Greek Salad
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, sun-dried cranberries & crumbled feta cheese. Served with our Yia Yia Margaret's famous Greek vinaigrette
Dear Brutus Salad
Romaine topped with croutons, shaved Parmesan, and served with Caesar dressing
Funky Chicken Salad
Your choice of grilled, blackened, or fried chicken breast served over romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and pepperoncini, with Cheddar Jack cheese
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fried or grilled buffalo chicken breast on top of romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, bacon, & blue cheese crumbles. Served with blue cheese dressing
Caprese Salad
Fresh creamy mozzarella and juicy tomatoes over a generous bed of arugula and basil leaves, drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze
Sandwiches / Spinach Wraps
Sandwich of Brotherly Love
Hand-shaved Philly beef or chicken topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, and roasted red pepper mayonnaise on a hoagie, or try the "Philly Philly" way with cheese sauce. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or...
One Clucking Good Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast, with roasted red peppers, red onions, smoked provolone, lettuce, and basil pesto sauce. Served on a toasted bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Fried or grilled chicken breast drizzled in BBQ sauce & served with Cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Meatball Classic
Traditional style meatball sandwich served with melted mozzarella cheese, and covered in our marinara sauce. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Gyro Pita Sandwich
Sliced gyro meat with lettuce, tomato, & onion. Topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Chicken Pita Sandwich
Sliced chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, & onion. Topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
BLT Sandwich
Traditional BLT on sourdough bread with mayo, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fried or grilled chicken breast dipped in our mild or buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, and tomato on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Eye - Talian
Fresh Italian cold cuts, cappicola, prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and balsamic vinaigrette served hot on a hoagie. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Hippie Burger
A black bean patty topped with spicy aioli, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
California Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast, with bacon, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion. Served on a bun with an avocado spread. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
The Rusty Onion Burger
1/2 lb angus beef grilled & topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, Swiss cheese, & red pepper mayonnaise. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
The Opa Burger
1/2 lb angus beef grilled & topped with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, & tzatziki sauce. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Build Your Own Burger
Toppings are $.50 each. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Build Your Own Chicken
Toppings are $.50 each. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Entrées
Meatball Ravioli
Meatballs served with our traditional marinara sauce over cheese ravioli & topped with Parmesan cheese. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded & fried chicken breast on top of angel hair pasta, topped with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella cheese. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly fried fresh eggplant served with spaghetti, sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & marinara sauce. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Chicken Penne
Blackened chicken breast, sautéed green peppers & onions, tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Cheese Manicotti
Three hand-rolled manicotti tubes filled with creamy ricotta cheese, topped with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella cheese. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Smothered Chicken
Marinated chicken breast with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, onions & melted provolone cheese on top of angel hair pasta. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Homemade Lasagna
Delicious meat lasagna with layers of pasta, angus ground beef, ricotta and Romano cheeses, marinara, and topped with melted mozzarella. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Traditional home style spaghetti sauce with 4 large handmade meatballs. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Chicken a La Vodka
Grilled seasoned chicken and penne pasta with our a la vodka sauce. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Grilled seasoned chicken, fresh broccoli, and penne pasta in our homemade alfredo sauce. All entrées served with choice of side salad (house or Caesar) & table bread
Specialty Pizzas
Hot Carnivore Pizza
Red sauce base with meatballs, Italian sausage & pepperoni under a juicy layer of melted mozzarella, and crispy, crunchy bacon bits
Supreme Pizza
Red sauce base with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, white onions, & mozzarella
Bianca Pizza
Classic white pie with our garlic/EVOO sauce, ricotta, tomato slices, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese
Mac N Cheese Pizza
Noodles tossed in a béchamel crème cheese sauce, topped with Cheddar & mozzarella cheese
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ sauce base with chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, cilantro, and mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Mild buffalo sauce base with goat cheese spread, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, red onions, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella
Shroomin' Fun Guy Pizza
Our garlic/EVOO sauce with mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, & roasted garlic spread, topped with mozzarella, arugula, & white truffle oil
Eye-Talian Stallion Pizza
White sauce base with prosciutto, salami, bacon, black olives, artichokes, minced garlic, and mozzarella cheese
Greek Pizza
Our garlic/EVOO sauce with sliced tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella, & crumbled feta cheese
Cheese Steak D-Light Pizza
Roasted red pepper base with hand-ground in-house philly beef, caramelized onions, & mushrooms, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese
Great Balls of Fire Pizza
Red sauce base with our delicious meatballs, red onions, tomato slices, roasted red peppers, & mozzarella cheese
Presto Pesto Pizza
Pesto base with fresh spinach, tomato slices, mushrooms, & mozzarella cheese
Ooh Yeah Pizza
Red sauce base with fresh spinach, artichokes, pineapple, and jalapeños
Build Your Own Pizzas
Build Your Own Pizza
Choose your size, base sauce, and cheese, then add toppings to complete your masterpiece
Calzones & Strombolis
Four Cheese Calzone
Romano, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses
Meat Lovers Stromboli
No substitutions. Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, bacon, and mozzarella cheese
Sausage Calzone
No substitutions. Our four cheese calzone with sausage, green pepper, and caramelized onions
Build Your Own Calzone -Or- Stromboli
Choose any of the toppings above at $1.00 per topping
Little Sprouts (Kids Menu)
Rusty's Ravioli
Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce & 2 meatballs
Kids Pasta
Served with marinara or butter
Flatbread Pizza
Choice of cheese or pepperoni
Grilled Cheese
Served with hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
Kid's Tenders
3 hand-breaded chicken tenders, served with hand-cut or sweet potato fries
Desserts
Cannoli
Hand-rolled shell, piped with chocolate chip pastry cream
Cheesecake
The famous "Mother's cheesecake" from New Jersey
Chocolate Spoon Cake
A perfect amount of chocolate pudding layered in-between a tasty chocolate cake (with our without a scoop of vanilla ice cream)
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
2 warm homemade chocolate chip cookies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Fried Oreos
6 perfect little chocolate sandwich cookies fried to golden perfection
Sides
Rusty Onion Rings
Homemade onion rings served with our house-made chipotle aioli
Hand-Cut Fries or Sweet Potato Fries
Classic crispy greatness you'd expect with a great meal
Mac N' Cheese
Béchamel crème cheese sauce & noodles topped with Cheddar
Steamed Broccoli
Tasty little trees
Meatballs
The best part of any pasta
Extra Side of Dressing or Sauce
Add a little extra housemade flavor
Drinks
Soft Drinks
Regular Coffee
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Kids Milk
12 oz. No refills.
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