Housed in a 122-year-old chapel in vintage downtown Suamico, Rustique Pizzeria + Lounge transforms historic architecture into an unforgettable dining experience.
This family and locally-owned pizzeria features an open-concept kitchen where diners can watch wood-fired pizzas emerge from two Woodstone ovens.
After completing their private dining room and kitchen renovation, Rustique now accommodates even more guests with additional seating and that crucial second Woodstone oven.
The restaurant’s menu offers the perfect blend of contemporary and classic dishes, ideal for date nights, family outings, or business dinners. 🍕
How Rustique Pizzeria + Lounge Won Green Bay’s Hearts
Rustique captured Green Bay’s devotion by earning the #2 ranking out of 340 restaurants through consistently exceptional wood-fired pizzas and warm hospitality.
Their pesto fries have become legendary, described as a staple that customers order every single visit for good reason.
The gluten-free crust is so thin and crispy that diners wouldn’t even know it was gluten-free, with customers calling it amazing and worth the nearly two-hour drive some make.
The cozy rustic vibe created by the old chapel location gives the space cool character without feeling creepy, enhanced by watching pizzas get made in the open kitchen.
The sprawling deck provides ample outdoor seating when Wisconsin weather cooperates, making summer dining particularly memorable.
Food Highlights 🍕
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San Mateo Pizza: A customer favorite with prosciutto, spinach, red onion, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, goat cheese, and pesto sauce, creating sophisticated flavor combinations.
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Margherita Pizza: This classic favorite features tomato, pesto, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze for an authentic Italian experience that customers call excellent, with crispy crust.
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Gaucho Pizza: The ultimate meat lover’s dream loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, pulled pork, salami, ham, and bacon for carnivores seeking maximum protein. 🥓
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Supreme Pizza: A popular classic featuring pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, and black olives with perfect wood-fired crust.
- Club Med Pizza: This Mediterranean-inspired pie features grilled chicken, spinach, red onions, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, feta, and oregano-infused olive oil.
- Veggie Lovers Pizza: This vegetarian masterpiece features spinach, artichokes, green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes, and goat cheese with pesto and/or tomato sauce.
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Mac ‘N Cheese Pizza (Conquistador): This wildly creative option tops crispy crust with creamy mac ‘n cheese, earning devoted fans who return specifically for this unique pie.
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Pizza E: The spicy favorite combines four cheeses with thin-sliced pepperoni, fresh garlic, and jalapeños for those who like heat with their pizza.
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Smokin’ Pollo Pizza: Featuring grilled chicken, red onions, smoked gouda, cilantro, and BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet flavor profile that works beautifully.
- Clásico Pizza: The traditional pepperoni pizza done exceptionally well with hand-cut, dry-cured pepperoni and mozzarella on their signature crust.
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Shrimp & Asparagus Pizza: This upscale option features sautéed shrimp, roasted asparagus, and beurre blanc for seafood lovers seeking something elegant.
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Four Cheese Pizza: A cheese lover’s delight with mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, and manchego with a choice of pesto or tomato sauce.
- CBGB Appetizer: This seven-cheese creation features cheese and garlic on flatbread, baked and served with marinara for ultimate indulgence.
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Shepherd’s ‘Za: A regular customer’s usual favorite with caramelized onions, pesto, balsamic, and goat cheese on gluten-free crust that’s described as amazing.
Atmosphere
The historic 122-year-old chapel setting creates a cozy, rustic vibe enhanced by the open concept kitchen, where guests watch wood-fired pizzas being crafted.
The sprawling deck provides ample outdoor seating when the weather turns beautiful, making it a great summer dining spot.
The cozy lounge invites guests to enjoy specialty cocktails or draft beers alongside out-of-this-world cuisine in intimate surroundings.
This popular spot doesn’t take reservations and gets super busy on weekends with hour-long waits, but the food and atmosphere make every minute worthwhile.
Bottom Line
Visit for exceptional wood-fired pizzas from dual Woodstone ovens in a 122-year-old chapel, legendary pesto fries ordered every visit, gluten-free crust so good you won’t know it’s GF, ranked #2 out of 340 Green Bay restaurants, and a sprawling deck.
Address:
13201 Velp Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313
📞 (920) 544-9379
🕔 Open Tue-Thu 4 PM–9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–10 PM, Sun 11 AM–9 PM (closed Mon)