Italian Food in Charlotte

Explore Italian food at The Rusty Onion in Charlotte, NC, where dine-in guests enjoy classic pasta, entrées, and more.

Something for Everyone at The Rusty Onion

The Rusty Onion in Charlotte, NC brings a satisfying Italian food menu to the table, featuring hearty entrées, savory appetizers, and crowd-pleasing classics.

Standout options include Cheese Manicotti, Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Tuscany Bread, Knotted Up, and Meat Lovers Stromboli, covering a range of Italian favorites.

Come enjoy Italian food your way at The Rusty Onion in Charlotte, NC — whether you prefer dine-in, pickup, or delivery, great flavors are always within reach.

Italian Food to Try

Tuscany Bread

$10.99

Ciabatta with pesto, spinach, mozzarella, bruschetta, and balsamic glaze.

“We enjoyed our take out lunch from the Rusty Onion today. The eye talian, meatball sandwich, and Tuscany bruschetta were all delicious and the service was friendly and prompt. Thank you!”

Cheese Manicotti

$15.99

Ricotta-filled pasta tubes topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.

“New owners, great menu, attentive service. Nice venue w big garage door that brings the outside in & large patio. Deep fried oreos! Italian slant to menu including pizza.”

Chicken Parmesan

$18.99

Breaded chicken and angel hair pasta with marinara and mozzarella.

“Rusty Onion is one the best places in Charlotte. Wonderful staff, delicious food and excellent atmosphere. Chicken Parm is fabulous! Pizzas and salads are good too.”

Eggplant Parmesan

$16.99

Eggplant, spaghetti, mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, and marinara sauce.

“Delicious and generous portions. Eggplant parm was the best I've had. And Greek salad with chicken was another winner.”

Knotted Up

$4.99+

Garlic knots with herbs and Parmesan, served with marinara.

“Everything was done perfectly. The Calzone was delicious with the right amount of garlic in it. The mozzarella sticks were really good and the knots were light and fluffy.”

Meat Lovers Stromboli

$15.99

Folded dough filled with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, bacon, and mozzarella.

“Fast and fresh as always. Can't find a place with better strombolis”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Italian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Meat Lovers Stromboli — Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, and bacon are baked with mozzarella inside this rolled Italian bread dough.
Eggplant Parmesan — This entrée features lightly fried eggplant with spaghetti, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, marinara, table bread, and a required side salad.
Knotted Up — These fluffy garlic knots are topped with fresh herbs and Parmesan, served with marinara, and available in six or twelve pieces.
Cheese Manicotti — Three manicotti tubes come with table bread and a required choice of Caesar Salad or House Salad.
Chicken Parmesan — Breaded fried chicken sits over angel hair pasta with marinara and melted mozzarella, plus your choice of house or Caesar salad.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for italian food throughout the Charlotte area. Order your italian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes! The Rusty Onion offers kid-friendly options, including Rusty's Ravioli and Kid's Tenders.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.