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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

US$16.99

Daily Specials - Tuesday (Dine-In Only)

Chicken Caesar Wrap

With sweet potato or regular fries

US$12.95

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

US$12.99

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

US$14.99

Daily Specials - Saturday (Dine-In Only)

$5 Off Any 18" Specialty Pizza

US$20.99

Daily Specials - Sunday (Dine-in Only)

2 Topping 14" Pizza with 6 Wings

US$30.00

Appetizers

The Rusty Onion

Sautéed caramelized onions served with our zesty Italian cream dip and flatbread chips

US$10.99

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

US$14.99

Tuscany Bread

Sliced ciabatta loaf, basil pesto, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese topped with our homemade bruschetta mix and balsamic glaze

US$10.99

Fried Pickle Sticks

Served with ranch or blue cheese and aioli

US$10.99

Knotted Up

Light, fluffy garlic knots with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, & marinara

US$4.99

Knotted Up Sliders

4 delicious garlic knots with seasoned meatball, mozzarella cheese & marinara stuffing

US$9.99

Squeaky Cheese

Delicious fried cheese curds served with a side of marinara

US$9.99

Mozz Logs

4 large mozzarella logs served with a side of marinara

US$10.99

Cheese & Bacon Fries

Hand-cut fries smothered with melted Cheddar cheese sauce & bacon crumbles. Served with ranch or blue cheese

US$9.99

Garlic Cheesy Bread

Our classic handmade dough topped with mozzarella, fresh garlic & herb Parmesan

US$6.99

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

US$11.99

Salads

House Salad

Romaine, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons

US$5.99

Popeye Salad

Fresh baby spinach, blue cheese crumbles, mushrooms, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon

US$9.99

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

US$9.99

Dear Brutus Salad

Romaine topped with croutons, shaved Parmesan, and served with Caesar dressing

US$6.99

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

US$16.99

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

US$16.99

Caprese Salad

Fresh creamy mozzarella and juicy tomatoes over a generous bed of arugula and basil leaves, drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze

US$12.99

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...

US$16.99

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

US$14.99

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

US$14.99

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

US$13.99

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

US$13.99

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

US$13.99

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

US$12.99

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

US$14.99

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

US$13.99

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

US$13.99

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

US$14.99

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

US$12.99

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

US$12.99

Build Your Own Burger

Toppings are $.50 each. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries

US$10.99

Build Your Own Chicken

Toppings are $.50 each. Served on a bun. Served with a choice of hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries

US$10.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$16.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$15.99

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

US$17.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$17.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$18.99

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

US$18.99

Supreme Pizza

Red sauce base with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, white onions, & mozzarella

US$17.99

Bianca Pizza

Classic white pie with our garlic/EVOO sauce, ricotta, tomato slices, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

Mac N Cheese Pizza

Noodles tossed in a béchamel crème cheese sauce, topped with Cheddar & mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ sauce base with chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, cilantro, and mozzarella

US$17.99

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Mild buffalo sauce base with goat cheese spread, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, red onions, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella

US$17.99

Shroomin' Fun Guy Pizza

Our garlic/EVOO sauce with mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, & roasted garlic spread, topped with mozzarella, arugula, & white truffle oil

US$17.99

Eye-Talian Stallion Pizza

White sauce base with prosciutto, salami, bacon, black olives, artichokes, minced garlic, and mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

Greek Pizza

Our garlic/EVOO sauce with sliced tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella, & crumbled feta cheese

US$17.99

Cheese Steak D-Light Pizza

Roasted red pepper base with hand-ground in-house philly beef, caramelized onions, & mushrooms, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

Great Balls of Fire Pizza

Red sauce base with our delicious meatballs, red onions, tomato slices, roasted red peppers, & mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

Presto Pesto Pizza

Pesto base with fresh spinach, tomato slices, mushrooms, & mozzarella cheese

US$17.99

Ooh Yeah Pizza

Red sauce base with fresh spinach, artichokes, pineapple, and jalapeños

US$17.99

Build Your Own Pizzas

Build Your Own Pizza

Choose your size, base sauce, and cheese, then add toppings to complete your masterpiece

US$13.99

Calzones & Strombolis

Four Cheese Calzone

Romano, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses

US$12.99

Meat Lovers Stromboli

No substitutions. Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, bacon, and mozzarella cheese

US$15.99

Sausage Calzone

No substitutions. Our four cheese calzone with sausage, green pepper, and caramelized onions

US$14.99

Build Your Own Calzone -Or- Stromboli

Choose any of the toppings above at $1.00 per topping

US$12.99

Little Sprouts (Kids Menu)

Rusty's Ravioli

Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce & 2 meatballs

US$8.49

Kids Pasta

Served with marinara or butter

US$7.49

Flatbread Pizza

Choice of cheese or pepperoni

US$7.49

Grilled Cheese

Served with hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries

US$7.49

Kid's Tenders

3 hand-breaded chicken tenders, served with hand-cut or sweet potato fries

US$8.99

Desserts

Cannoli

Hand-rolled shell, piped with chocolate chip pastry cream

US$6.50

Cheesecake

The famous "Mother's cheesecake" from New Jersey

US$7.50

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)

US$7.50

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie

2 warm homemade chocolate chip cookies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

US$6.99

Fried Oreos

6 perfect little chocolate sandwich cookies fried to golden perfection

US$6.50

Sides

Rusty Onion Rings

Homemade onion rings served with our house-made chipotle aioli

US$5.99

Hand-Cut Fries or Sweet Potato Fries

Classic crispy greatness you'd expect with a great meal

US$5.99

Mac N' Cheese

Béchamel crème cheese sauce & noodles topped with Cheddar

US$6.49

Steamed Broccoli

Tasty little trees

US$5.49

Meatballs

The best part of any pasta

US$2.25

Extra Side of Dressing or Sauce

Add a little extra housemade flavor

US$0.50

Drinks

Soft Drinks

US$3.00

Regular Coffee

US$2.75

Iced Tea

US$3.00

Lemonade

US$3.00

Kids Milk

12 oz. No refills.

US$1.95

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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The Rusty Onion

Discover The Rusty Onion at 6654 Carmel Rd, Charlotte! Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and delicious eats that keep locals coming back. Perfect for casual dining with friends and family!

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