Our Menu
Rustico Italian Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds was born from a deep love for authentic Italian food, cherished family recipes, and the joy of sharing meals with good company. Every dish captures the warmth of home, from our freshly made pasta - crafted daily - to the high-quality ingredients we carefully select for you. Our curated wine list, featuring the best from Italy’s vineyards (north to south), ensures the perfect pairing for every dish. At Rustico, every bite tells a story of flavour, tradition, and heartwarming hospitality.
Rustico Menu
Served Monday - Friday from 16:30pm and Saturdays from 12pm
TO START
Homemade Bread & Olives
£5.75
Pepata di Cozze e Vongole
Clams and mussels in a chilli, garlic & white wine sauce, with cherry tomatoes and black pepper
£14
Tartare di Manzo
Eric's Prime Cuts beef tartare with capers, shallots, parsley
£15.75
Burrata
Burrata served with homemade bread and pesto
£14
Salumi Antipasti Board
Selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses, served with homemade tomato chutney & toasted bread
small
£16
large
£30
Verdura Antipasti Board
Seasonal mixed grilled vegetables, selection of Italian cheeses, served with homemade tomato chutney & toasted bread (add Burrata cheese for £4.00 extra)
small
£14.75
large
£29.50
Frittura di Pesce
Mixed Italian-style deep-fried fish (calamari, prawns, whitebait, seabass), served with homemade garlic mayo, lemon and samphire
small
£16.25
large
£32.50
Lasagna alla genovese
Freshly baked lasagne with potato, green bean and homemade pesto sauce
£13.50
Cocktail di gamberetti
Fresh tiger prawns in marie rose sauce
£14
Montanarine
Fried pizza dough topped with tomato sauce and cheese - classic Italian street food
£12
Bruschetta ricotta e funghi
Toasted bread served with ricotta, red onions and mixed mushrooms
£13.75
Garlic Bread
£6.75
Toppings
Add Caramelised Onions
£2.75Garlic Bread with Cheese
£9.00
Toppings
Add Caramelised Onions
£2.75PASTA & RISOTTO
Ravioli di all nero di seppia con triglia
Handmade squid ink Ravioli filled with ricotta and red mullet, served with a ginger & red mullet sauce
£20
Pasta funghi, salsiccia & olio al tartufo
Short pasta served with mushroom, Italian sausage and truffle oil
£20
Tagliolini frutti di mare
Tagliolini with clams, mussels, octopus, prawns and squid in a cherry tomato, chilli, garlic & white wine sauce
£19
Pappardelle con ragu di anatra
Handmade fresh pappardelle pasta served with a slow-cooked duck ragu
£18.50
Lasagne
Fresh pasta sheets, homemade bechamel sauce, pork & beef ragu
£18.50
Lasagna Funghi Misti e Carciofi al sapore di Tartufo
Fresh pasta sheets, homemade bechamel sauce, mushroom, artichokes and truffle sauce
£18.50
Risotto Asparagi & Prosecco
Asparagus risotto cooked with prosecco and creamy cheese sauce
£18
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti carbonara made with fresh egg yolk, guanciale and pecorino cheese
£17
Pasta Arrabiata
Short pasta served with rich tomato and chilli sauce
£16
MEAT & FISH
Porchetta
Pork belly rolled and stuffed with spinach and sausage served with mashed potato
£19
Spigola
Pan-fried sea bass fillet served with roast potatoes, olives and cherry tomatoes
£18.50
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Slow-cooked shin of beef served with saffron risotto
£25
PIZZAS
Margherita
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
£11.95
Ortolana
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, mixed grilled vegetables
£13
Napoli
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, capers, olives, anchovies and oregano
£14
Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onions
Tomato base, Mozarella cheese, goats cheese & caramelised red onions
£16
Pepperoni
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni salami
£16
Capricciosa
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives & grilled artichokes
£16.50
Parma Ham & Rocket
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, fresh rocket, slices of Parma Ham & shaved parmesan (cured beef Bresaola or Speck options available)
£16.75
Mare e monti
Mozzarella and provolone cheese base, mixed mushrooms, prawns, rocket and lemon oil
£16.75
Diavola
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, Spicy Spianata Salami & Calabrian 'Nduja
£16.75
Buratta & ‘Nduja
Tomato base, fresh rocket, ‘Nduja sausage, creamy Buratta cheese
£17
4 Formaggi e pera
4 cheese pizza with mozzrella, parmesan, provola and gorgonzola. (no tomato sauce)
£17
Funghi e tartufo
Mixed mushrooms with truffle
£18
SIDES
Roasted Potatoes
£6
Tender-stem Broccoli
£6
Rocket & Cherry Tomato Salad
£6
CHILDREN'S MENU
It includes one soft drink, one main, one scoop of ice cream for £9.00
Soft Drink / Main / Ice Cream
Drinks - Orange, Apple or Peach. Mains - Pomodoro Pasta, Ragu Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Breaded chicken with chips. Ice Cream - Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Mango Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet.
£9.00
DOLCI
Tiramisu
Traditional coffee dessert, savoiardi biscuits & cream. Topped with cocoa powder. Contains eggs.
£9
Sicilian Cannolo
Crispy pastry roll filled with sweet ricotta cream, topped with dark chocolate chips & pistachios
£8.75
Panna Cotta
Homemade set creamy dessert, served with passion fruit
£8.75
Polenta Cake
A light polenta cake with orange citrus flavours, served warm with vanilla ice cream
£9
Torta di mele
Traditional Italian apple cake, served with vanilla ice cream
£9
Affogato
Vanilla gelato, topped with fresh shot of Kimbo coffee
£9
Ice Cream
Vanilla / Chocolate / Salted Caramel / Mango Sorbet / Lemon Sorbet
£3
WINE
Bel Canto, Prosecco, 10.5%
Velvety and juicy, like ripe white peaches. Zingy aromas of green apples and citrus on the nose, with notes of fresh tropical fruit on the palate
Glass
£8.95
Bottle
£36.50
Catabbo Cantine, Petriera Tintilia, Molise 11% (Rosé)
Vibrant cherry-red colour, sweet and rich fruity aromas, with notes of raspberries, strawberries, cherries & rose hints
Glass
£6.75
Bottle
£26
Catabbo Cantine, Petriera Trebbiano, Molise 12.5% (white)
Light straw yellow colour with green reflections. The nose is delicate and elegant with floral scents; notes of ripe fruit and hints of citrus fruit
Glass
£6.75
Bottle
£26
Cantina St. Andrea, Chardonnay, Lazio 12.5% (white)
Straw yellow in colour, intense in the nose with tropical fruits and a hint of vanilla
Glass
£7
Bottle
£28
Catabbo Cantine, Falanghina, Molise 12.5%
Golden colour, a fresh bouquet of ripe tropical fruit, pineapple, melon, and a distinct floral note of chamomile and saffron
Glass
£7.50
Bottle
£30
Cantina St. Andrea, Bianco, Lazio 12%
Fresh and aromatic taste, with delicate perfumes of aromatic flowers
£30
Surani, Fiano, Puglia 13%
Aromatic fragrance of wildflowers, honey and spice, and subtle flavours of apricot, peach, lemon & mineral notes
Glass
£8.75
Bottle
£35
Conte Brandolini, Pinot Grigio, Veneto 12%
Light, crisp and dry, with a plenty of zippy, mouth-watering acidity
£36
Mamete Provestini, Opera, Lombardy 12.5%
Fresh, well-balanced, with fruity aromas of peach and apricots, aged in oak barrels
£40
Catabbo Cantine, Petriera Rosso, Molise 13% (red)
Soft violet hints, dry and fruity taste, with cherry fragrance and notes of toasted coffee
Glass
£6.75
Bottle
£26
Cantina St. Andrea, Sangiovese, Lazio 12% (red)
Intense ruby-red colour, with tropical scents of ripe cherries and raspberries. Medium bodied, juicy & fresh
Glass
£7
Bottle
£28
Cantina St. Andrea, Novello, Lazio 12% (red)
Young wine with a beautiful ruby-red colour, fruity nose and hint of blackcurrants. Dry and easy drinking
Glass
£7
Bottle
£28
Cantine Volpi, Barbera DʼAsti, Tuscany 13% (red)
An elegant wine, with silky texture. It is dry, full bodied, rich taste and a bouquet of rose and red fruits nose
£35
Catabbo Cantine, Molise Rosso DOP 13%
Fresh violet nose, with spicy notes of pepper and citrusy blood orange. Unique aromas of black forest berries
£36
Ante Hirpis, Anglianico, Benevento 12.5% (red)
Bright and intense ruby-red colour. It has a broad and complex nose, with balsamic and spicy aromas. Well balanced, with fine & elegant tannins
£36
Mamete Prevostini, Botonero Nebbiolo, Lombardy 13.5% (red)
A light-bodied, unoaked Nebbiolo, with cherries aromas and floral notes of rose and violet
Glass
£9
Bottle
£38
COCKTAILS
Mojito / Lemon Mojito
£11.75
Passionfruit / Espresso Martini
£11.75
Aperol / Limoncello / Campari Spritz
£11.75
Negroni / Negroni Sbagliato
£11.50
Peach Bellini
£10
We're proud to serve a wonderful selection of Italian wines, beers, drinks and of course, coffee at Rustico. If you'd like any recommendations during your visit, please don't hesitate to ask.
Italian Wine Pairings
for Your Meal
We aim to cater to all dietary needs with flavourful gluten-free, vegetarian, and other tailored options. Whether you prefer hearty traditional dishes or lighter fare, there’s something for everyone on our menu. Pair your meal with a hand-picked Italian wine or an apéritif - ask your server for the perfect recommendation, Salute!
Dine-in or takeaway available.
