RUSTIQ
Where Food Reflects the Island
RustiQ is an open-air restaurant and bar where the kitchen leans hard into Curaçao traditional cuisine, using local sourced ingredients in a farm-to-fork cooking style with dishes designed to share.
Co-owner Alex has shaped the space into something that feels both relaxed and intentional, with a tapas-style menu that lets you move through a few different flavors in one sitting. Bowls, pancakes and seasonal plates reflect what’s available locally, and the open layout keeps the energy of the village flowing through. They also have a good vegetarian and vegan selection of options
It’s a venue where you can settle in at the bar for a drink - or settle in for a unique meal - and on a busy day you can order and then explore the surrounding shops for a bit. The mural on the wall painted by local superstar artist BAGIRA, who’s gallery is just up the lane, is one of the most popular photo ops on the island - don’t be shy to put yourself into the mural, the friendly staff will even snap the photo for you. Please note that RustiQ accepts card payments only.
DINE
The Menu
Rustiq — Breakfast and Lunch
Header/logo: Rustiq
Subtitle: Authentic local cuisine with a twist
Section: BREAKFAST
Time: 08:00 - 11:00
Subsection: PASTECHI
Keshi — pastry | cheese | side salad — 7
Bakiou — pastry | salt fish (codfish) | side salad — 8
Subsection: LOCAL TOAST
Djèm — toast | homemade mandarin-papaya jam — 11
Keshi Kabritu — toast | goat-cheese spread | homemade basil-banana jam — 16
Bakoba — banana bread | honey | sweet | salty spread — 12
Subsection: PANDUSHI
Ham ku Keshi — sweet bun | cheese | ham — 12
Webu — sweet bun | egg | local lettuce | chili mayo — 14
Salmou — sweet bun | salmon | prickly cucumber | lemon mayo — 19
Subsection: AUTHENTIC WITH A TWIST
Funchi ku Yogurt — steamed polenta | yoghurt | banana jam | fruits — 10
Repa di Pampuna — pumpkin pancake | raisin jam — 15
Banana ku Webu — boiled plantain | scramble egg | chimichurri — 16
Banana ku Bakiou — boiled plantain | salt fish (cod fish) | chimichurri — 16
RustiQ Breakfast — yogurt | home made jams | sweet bun | cheese | pastechi | bacon | eggs | coffee or tea | fresh local juice — 36
Section: ADD ONS
Grilled chicken — 7
Pan fried beef tenderloin — 12
Grilled shrimps — 12
Goat cheese — 9
Karni stobá — 8
Kabritu stobá — 10
Bakiou — 10
Snapper — 14
Section: LUNCH
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Subsection: KRIYOYO BOWLS
Oruyo Bowl — moro | beetroot | corn | avocado | plantain — 17
Historia Bowl — potato | vegetables | corn | avocado — 18
Kultura Bowl — coconut rice | prickly cucumber | ova | lettuce | plantain — 20
Subsection: SANDWICH
Note: CHOOSE BETWEEN TOAST OR WHEAT BUN
Pika bal — spicy meatball | cheese | prickly cucumber — 23
Karni Stoba — beef stew | lettuce | prickly cucumber | tamarind — 24
Bakiou — saltfish (cod fish) | lettuce | prickly cucumber | lemon mayo — 24
Galina — grilled chicken | bacon | prickly cucumber | chili mayo — 21
Ham ku keshi — ham & cheese | side salad | tomato ketchup — 16
Wowo di Baka — lettuce | sunny side egg | pulled short ribs | chipotle mayo — 30
Subsection: SOUPS & SALAD
Guiambo — okra soup | barracuda | polenta — 19
Sopi Karni — beef soup | vegetables | wheat bread — 18
Yuana — iguana soup | vegetables | wheat bread — 18
Sopi Pampuna — roasted pumpkin seed | dried pumpkin | green oil — 17
RustiQ Salad — lettuce | prickly cucumber | okra | patato | beet root | dressing of choice — 18
Subsection: RUSTIQ EXPERIENCE
LOCAL
Banda Bou — goat stew | coconut rice | chili — 9
Banda Riba — beef stew | moro rice | plantain — 9
Banda Mei Mei — salt fish | polenta (grids) | okra — 9
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*Note: this experience are small size menu showcasing the authentic flavors of the island
ALL PRICES ARE IN ANTILLEAN GUILDERS
9% TAX INCLUDED
Rustiq — Dinner
Header/logo: Rustiq
Subtitle: Authentic local cuisine with a twist
Section: DINNER
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
Subsection: STARTERS
Di Laman — conch | snapper ceviche | prickly cucumber | passion fruit — 28
Kabaron — chili shrimps | herb oil | sweet chili | fried polenta — 24
Di Tera — slow roasted short ribs | cayenne | cinnamon | mango chutney — 38
Lengua — slow roasted ox tongue | chili | Tamarind | passionfruit — 21
Goat Pastechi — goat-cheese | spinach | mango | tamarind sauce — 21
RustiQ Salad — lettuce | prickly cucumber | okra | patato | beet root | dressing of choice — 18
Subsection: MAIN
Time: 15:00 - 21:00
Lasagna roll — goat | nutmeg | parmesan | mozzarella | tomato sauce — 38
Subsection: GRILL
Sate di Galina — chicken skewer | pineapple | vegetables | tamarind | peanuts — 30
Lomitu — beef tenderloin (250gr) | red wine sauce | vegetables | goat-cheese — 50
Trio Fish — snapper | barracuda | shrimps | vegetables | lemon sauce | plantain — 45
YDK Grill — lamb-chop | beef tenderloin | chorizo | chicken skewer | shrimps | vegetables — 185
Subsection: LOCAL WITH A TWIST
Karni stobá — authentic beef stew | okra mashed potatoes | plantain | prickly cucumber — 32
Kabritu stobá — authentic goat stew | coconut rice | sweet plantain | chili — 36
Bakiou — authentic cod fish pot | polenta (grids) | sweet plantain — 34
Banana — green plantain | sweet plantain | chimichurri | coconut milk | okra — 30
Subsection: SIDES
Note: *Note one side is included with each dish
Moro Rice — 6
Funchi — 5
Batata — 6
Coconut Rice — 6
Mix Vegetables — 5
Fried Polenta — 6
Subsection: SALAD ADD ONS
Grilled chicken — 7
Panfried beef tenderloin — 12
Grilled shrimps — 12
Goat cheese — 9
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Rustiq — Snacks & Cocktails
Header/logo: Rustiq
Subtitle: Authentic local cuisine with a twist
Section: SNACKS
Note: FROM 11:00
Kaasball (5) — cheese balls | prickly cucumber | chili mayo — 21
Pikabal (5) — spicy meatballs | prickly cucumber | chili flakes — 19
Hala (6) — wings | prickly cucumber | tamarind | sesame seed — 16
Pastechi Karni (3) — beef patty | local green mayo — 18
Funchi Hasa (6) — cheese | chimichurri | oregano | kriyoyo sauce — 14
Pasa Palu (for two) — snack platter | beef stew | cod fish | meatball | cheese ball | wings | polenta — 48
Section: HOUSE COCKTAILS
Price heading: 18
Mosa Nena — tamarind | gin | star anis
Pashon di Nos — parchita | tequila | mandarin
Kriyoyo ku Orguyo — oregano punch | kiwi | elderflower | basil
Ronka e Kuero — lemon | dark rum | cloves
Piña Rustiko — piña kolada | brandy | licor 43
Section: SPECIALITY
Price heading: 21
Trampa di Shon — tamarind | triple sec | tequila | madam janette
Kura di shon — mango | passionfruit | licor 43
Lamunchi Martini — lemon | apple-sour | gin
Laman — oregano punch | apple-sour | brandy | blue curaçao
Kaya Kaya — piña colada | blue curaçao | green rum
Section: SIGNATURE
Price heading: 24
Tami tin'e — tamarind | brandy | vodka | triple sec
Nami un Sunchi — lemon | disaronno | chambord | ginnifer
Curaçao Mule — lemon | oregano | basil | triple sec | vodka
Rustiq — Drink Menu
Header/side title: DRINK MENU
Section: COFFEE
Note: ASK FOR DAIRY OPTIONS
Ristretto — 4
Espresso — 4
Espresso Dopio — 5
Espresso Macchiato — 5
Cortado — 5
Afogato Ponche — 6
Coffee — 5
Cappuccino — 6
Flat White — 6
Latte — 7
Moccachino — 8
Hot Chocolate — 8
Section: TEA
Price heading: 8
Note: ASK FOR OUR TEA BOX
Fresh Oregano Tea
Fresh Basil Tea
Fresh Lemongrass Tea
Fresh Ginger Tea
Bush Tea
Ginger & Herbs Tea
Section: SOFT
Price heading: 7
Coca Cola
Cola Zero
Sprite
Grapefruit
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale
Tonic
Elderflower
Soda
Section: FRESH LOCAL JUICES
Price heading: 8.75
Awa Lamunchi
Tamarein
Parchita
Oregano Punch
Piña Colada
Oregano Lime Iced Tea
RustiQ Iced Tea — Ask Price
Section: BEER
Amstel Bright — 8 / 36
Heineken — 8 / 36
Brasa — 8 / 36
Beer of the week — Ask Price
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Rustiq — Wine Card
Header/logo: Rustiq
Side title: WINE CARD
Section: WHITE
Chardonnay - Makulu (South Africa) — 11 / 49
Description: Elegant, buttery wine with melon, pineapple flavors, and a dry, zesty finish.
Pairing note: pairs well with our Chicken Skewer
Sauvignon Blanc - Makulu (South Africa) — 11 / 49
Description: An zesty, crisp and fruity wine with zingly gooseberry fruit flavors.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "Funchi ku bakiou"
Spätlese Rheinhesen Riesling - Steffen (Germany) — 13 / 58
Description: Delicious sweet white wine with sweet fruit and refreshing citrus notes.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "piña kokada"
Pinot Grigio - Castelli (Italy) — 13 / 65
Description: Dry, light-bodied white wine with citrus, pear, stone fruit, and honeysuckle notes.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "kultura bowl with shrimps"
Section: RED
Makulu Cabernet-Merlot — 11 / 49
Description: Dry medium-body blend with blackcurrant, cherry, plum, and spicy pepper notes.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "Beef Tenderloin"
Makulu Shiraz — 11 / 49
Description: Full-body Shiraz with blackcurrant, cherry, fruity flavors, and spicy pepper hints.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "Goat Skew"
Finca San Carlos Malbec — 70
Description: Full-body wine with plum, blackberry, vanilla, cocoa notes and gentle tannins.
Pairing note: pairs well with our "Stewed Beef"
Section: ROSÉ
Makulu Rose Pinotage — 11 / 49
Description: Delicate soft wine with bursting strawberry flavours
Pairing note: pairs well with our Rustiq salad
Moscato — 13 / 58
Description: Aromatic wine with candied fruits, acacia flowers, and delicate bouquet.
Pairing note: pairs well with our Caramel Flan
Section: SPARKLING
Palau Cava Brut — 15 / 72
Description: Yeasty wine with fine fruity grape varieties, green apple sweetness, and crispness.
Pairing note: pairs well with our Chili Shrimps
Palau Cava Semi Sec — 15 / 72
Description: A yeasty with a fruity background of local grape varieties, cherries and blackberry
Pairing note: pairs well with our sorbet ice-cream
Palau Cava Rose — 15 / 72
Description: Redcurrant wine with fine bubbles and cherry, blackberry, raspberry bouquet.
Pairing note: pairs well with our Kultura bowl with Shrimps
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Rustiq — Dessert Menu
Header/logo: Rustiq
Side title: DESSERT MENU
Section: SWEET WITH A TWIST
Kesio — caramel flan | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream — 16
Repa di Aros — rice pumpkin pancake | raisin jam dried pumpkin | whipped cream — 16
Pampuna — pancake | dried pumpkin | raisin jam | ponche cream ice cream — 17
Subsection: SPECIALS
Piña Kokada — pastry dough | coconut | pineapple jam — 17
Chocolate Cake — dark chocolate | white chocolate | baileys | ice cream — 22
Section: ICE CREAM
Vanilla — 5
Lemon Sorbet — 6
Ponche Crema — 7
Mango Sorbet — 6
Section: SPECIAL COFFEE
Ponche con Cafe — coffee | ponche crema | whipped cream — 16
Ama Cafe — coffee | amaretto | milk foam | cinnamon — 18
Cafe 43 — coffee | licor 43 | shaken — 18
Cafe Diplomatico — coffee | brown sugar | diplomatico | orange zest | whipped cream — 21
RustiQ — cold brew coffee | brandy | port | egg white | simple syrup | nutmeg — 22
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Hours
Monday-Saturday
8:30am-9:30pm
Sunday
Closed
Location
IJzerstraat 4, Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao