The Rusty Onion Menu (Updated September 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Rusty Onion, a charming café located at 6654 Carmel Rd in Charlotte, NC, is a delightful experience for any food lover. This restaurant not only captures the essence of a local gem with its inviting atmosphere but also boasts a diverse menu filled with delicious offerings that cater to every palate.
- Daily Specials: Each day of the week, The Rusty Onion presents mouthwatering deals, including their Sunday 2 Topping Pizza paired with wings for just $30, and a juicy Buffalo Chicken Salad on Fridays.
- Build Your Own Pizzas: Customize your perfect pizza using a variety of cheeses, fresh veggies, and more, ensuring every bite is uniquely yours.
- Exquisite Sides: Don’t miss their homemade rusty onion rings or creamy mac n’ cheese—perfect complements to any dish!
Customer reviews highlight the gastronomical delights, from crispy wings to hearty lasagna, making it a preferred spot for casual dining. The friendly service is a significant draw, ensuring that each visit feels like a treat. Whether you're grabbing quick lunch or enjoying a lively evening with friends, The Rusty Onion has something special to offer.
Daily Specials
Monday
Funky Chicken Salad
US$14.99Tuesday
Chicken Caesar Wrap with Sweet Potato or Regular Fries
US$12.95Wednesday
1 Wings (Dine In Only)
US$1.00Thursday
BLT - Served with Fries or Sweet Potato Fries
US$12.99Friday
Buffalo Chicken Salad
US$14.99Saturday
5 off any 18" Speciality Pizza
Sunday
2 Topping 14" pizza w/ 6 Wings
US$30.00Appetizers
The Rusty Onion
Sauteed caramelized onions served with our zesty Italian cream dip and flatbread chips
US$10.49Boneless 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$14.49Tuscany Bread
Sliced ciabatta loaf, basil pesto, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese topped with our homemade bruschetta mix and balsamic glaze
US$10.49Fried Pickle Sticks
Served with ranch or blue cheese and aioli
US$10.49Knotted Up
Light, fluffy garlic knots with fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, & marinara 6pc • 4.99 / 12pc • 7.99
US$4.99Knotted up Sliders
4 delicious garlic knots with seasoned meatball, mozzarella cheese & marinara stuffing
US$8.99Squeaky Cheese
Delicious fried cheese curds served with a side of marinara
US$8.99Mozz Logs
4 Large Mozzarella Logs served with a side of marinara
US$11.49Cheese & Bacon Fries
Hand-cut fries smothered with melted cheddar cheese sauce & bacon crumbles. Served with ranch or blue cheese
US$10.49Garlic Cheesy Bread
Our classic handmade dough topped with mozzarella, fresh garlic & herb parmesan
US$6.99Queen 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 6pc • 11.49 / 12pc • 17.49 / 24pc • 30.99
US$11.49Salads
House Salad
Romaine, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons Small: 5.99 / Entree: 10.99
US$5.99Popeye
Fresh baby spinach, blue cheese crumbles, mushrooms, candied walnuts, red onions, bacon Small: 9.99 / Entree: 14.99
US$9.99Greek 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 Small: 9.99 / Entree: 14.99
US$9.99Dear Brutus
Romaine topped with croutons, shaved parmesan, and served with Caesar dressing Small: 6.99 / Entree: 14.49
US$6.99Funky Chicken
Your choice of grilled, blackened, or fried chicken breast served over romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and pepperoncini, with cheddar jack cheese
US$16.99Buffalo 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$16.99Sandwiches / Spinach Wraps
Sandwich of Brotherly Love
Hand-shaved Philly beef or chicken topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, green peppers, provolone cheese, and roasted red pepper mayonnaise on a hoagie. - Or try the "Philly Philly" way with cheese sauce
US$16.99One 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
US$14.99BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich
(Fried or Grilled) Chicken breast drizzled in BBQ sauce & served with cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato on a bun
US$14.99Meatball Classic
Traditional style meatball sandwich served with melted mozzarella cheese, and covered in our marinara sauce
US$13.99Gyro Pita Sandwich
Sliced Gyro meat with lettuce, tomato, & onion. Topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce
US$13.49Chicken Pita Sandwich
Sliced Chicken Breast with lettuce, tomato, & onion. Topped with Yia Yia's famous tzatziki sauce
US$13.99BLT Sandwich
Traditional BLT on brioche bread with mayo, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato
US$12.99Buffalo 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
US$14.99Eye - Talian
Fresh Italian cold cuts, cappicola, prosciutto, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and balsamic vinaigrette served hot on a hoagie
US$15.99Hippie Burger
A black bean patty topped with spicy aioli, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
US$13.99California Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast, with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion. Served on a bun with an avocado spread
US$14.99The Rusty Onion Burger*
1/2 lb Angus beef grilled & topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, swiss cheese, & red pepper mayonnaise. Served on a bun
US$16.99The Opa Burger*
1/2 lb Angus beef grilled & topped with Feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, & tzatziki sauce. Served on a bun
US$16.99Build Your Own Burger
Choose up to five toppings! Served on a bun
US$16.99Entrees
Meatball Ravioli
Meatballs served with our traditional marinara sauce over cheese ravioli & topped with parmesan cheese
US$18.49Chicken Parmesan
Breaded & Fried chicken breast on top of angel hair pasta, topped with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella cheese
US$18.99Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly fried fresh eggplant served with spaghetti, sauteed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & marinara sauce
US$16.49Chicken Penne
Blackened chicken breast, sauteed green peppers & onions, tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce
US$18.99Cheese Manicotti
Three hand-rolled manicotti tubes filled with creamy ricotta cheese, topped with marinara sauce & melted mozzarella cheese
US$15.99Smothered Chicken
Marinated chicken breast with bacon, sauteed mushrooms, onions & melted provolone cheese on top of angel hair pasta
US$17.49Homemade Lasagna
Delicious meat lasagna with layers of pasta, Angus ground beef, ricotta and romano cheeses, marinara, and topped with melted mozzarella
US$18.99Specialty Pizzas
Hot Carnivore
Red sauce base with meatballs, Italian sausage & pepperoni under a juicy layer of melted mozzarella, and crispy, crunchy bacon bits 10" • 18.00 / 14" • 22.00 / 18" • 28.00
US$18.00Supreme Pizza
Red sauce base with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, white onions, & mozzarella 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Bianca
Classic white pie with our garlic/EVOO sauce, ricotta, tomato slices, fresh spinach, & mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Mac N Cheese Pizza
Noodles tossed in a Bechamel creme cheese sauce, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00BBQ Chicken
BBQ sauce base with chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, cilantro, and mozzarella 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Buffalo Chicken
Mild buffalo sauce base with goat cheese spread, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, red onions, cheddar cheese, & mozzarella 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Shroomin' Fun Guy
Our garlic/EVOO sauce with mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, & roasted garlic spread, topped with mozzarella, arugula, & white truffle oil 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Eye-Talian Stallion
White sauce base with prosciutto, salami, bacon, black olives, artichokes, minced garlic, and mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Greek Pizza
Our garlic/EVOO sauce with sliced tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, banana peppers, mozzarella, & crumbled feta cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Cheese Steak D-Light
Roasted red pepper base with hand-ground in-house Philly beef, caramelized onions, & mushrooms, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Great Balls of Fire
Red sauce base with our delicious meatballs, red onions, tomato slices, roasted red peppers, & mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Presto Pesto
Pesto base with fresh spinach, tomato slices, mushrooms, & mozzarella cheese 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Ooh Yeah
Red sauce base with fresh spinach, artichokes, pineapple, and jalapenos 10" • 17.00 / 14" • 21.00 / 18" • 25.50
US$17.00Build Your Own Pizzas
Sauces
Red/Tomato, Green/Pesto, BBQ Sauce, White/Garlic & EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Cheeses
Cheddar, Feta, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Shaved Parmesan
Meats
Bacon, Cappicola, Ground Beef, Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Salami, Chicken, Meatballs, Ham
Veggies
Artichoke, Banana Peppers, Black Olives, Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers, Green Olives, Green Peppers, Jalapenos, Red/White Onions, Pepperoncini, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Caramelized Onions, Kalamata Olives, Pineapple, Sliced Tomatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Minced Garlic
Calzones & Strombolis
Four Cheese Calzone
Romano, Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Ricotta Cheeses
US$12.49Meat Lovers Stromboli
No Substitutions Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatballs, Bacon, and Mozzarella Cheese
US$15.99Sausage Calzone
No Substitutions Our four cheese calzone with Sausage, green pepper, and caramelized onions
US$14.99Build Your Own Calzone -Or- Stromboli
Choose any of the toppings above at 1.00 per topping
US$12.49Little Sprouts (Kids Menu)
Rusty's Ravioli
Cheese Ravioli with tomato sauce & 2 meatballs
US$8.49Kids Pasta
Served with Marinara or Butter
US$7.49Flatbread Pizza
Choice of Cheese or Pepperoni
US$7.49Grilled Cheese
Served with hand-cut regular or sweet potato fries
US$7.49Chicken Tenders
3 hand-breaded chicken tenders, served with hand-cut or sweet potato fries
US$8.99Sides
Rusty Onion Rings
Homemade onion rings served with our house-made chipotle aioli
US$5.99Hand-Cut Fries Or Sweet Potato Fries
Classic crispy greatness you'd expect with a great meal
US$5.99Mac N' Cheese
Bechamel creme cheese sauce & noodles topped with cheddar
US$6.49Steamed Broccoli
Tasty little trees
US$5.49Meatballs
The best part of any pasta
US$2.25Extra Side of Dressing Or sauce
Add a little extra housemade flavor
US$0.50Desserts
Cannoli
Hand-rolled shell, piped with chocolate chip pastry cream
US$6.50Cheesecake
The famous "Mother's Cheesecake" from New Jersey
US$7.50Chocolate 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$7.50Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
2 warm homemade chocolate chip cookies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
US$6.99Fried Oreos
6 perfect little chocolate sandwich cookies fried to golden perfection
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