RusticusBalclutha
Rusticus – Modern, international-style food
Rusticus – Modern, international-style food
Rusticus – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Balclutha

Rusticus

John Street, Balclutha Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Opening hours

Right now in Balclutha9:30 am
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for Rusticus
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday4 pm – 8 pm
Thursday4 pm – 8 pm
Fridaynoon – 8 pm
Saturday4 pm – 8 pm
Sunday4 pm – 8 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 418 0932 to check.

About

About Rusticus

Found at John Street, Rusticus is a restaurant that has become part of the Balclutha dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as market fish. With 4 international options across Balclutha, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Rusticus opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is noon on Fridays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Wednesdays. In total it trades for about 24 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Balclutha easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesSalt and pepper squid

With lime aioli

$18–22

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

SidesGarden salad

House dressing

$9–12

MainsMarket fish

With seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

$34–42

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

MainsChicken supreme

With mushroom and thyme

$32–39

Plan your visit

When is Rusticus busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Rusticus

Where is Rusticus?

Rusticus is at John Street, Balclutha, about 200 m from central Balclutha. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Rusticus's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4 pm – 8 pm; Thursday 4 pm – 8 pm; Friday noon – 8 pm; Saturday 4 pm – 8 pm; Sunday 4 pm – 8 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Rusticus closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What kind of food does Rusticus serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Rusticus?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Rusticus?

You can call +64 3 418 0932. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Rusticus?

The closest is Cafe 55 (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Rusticus

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Cafe 55 – Cafe food 50 m
Cafe

Cafe 55

Clyde Street
Balclutha
Colado – Takeaway food 60 m
Takeaway

Colado

Balclutha
Thai Kai 140 m
Thai

Thai Kai

Clyde Street
Balclutha
Casafuego – Restaurant food 170 m
Restaurant

Casafuego

2 George Street
Balclutha