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 - Thursday 12-2:30pm & 4:30 - 8:30pm, Friday 12-2:30pm & 4:30 - 9pm, Saturday 12-9pm
STARTERS
Salumi Antipasti
A selection of our favourite Italian cured meats and cheeses, served with homemade tomato chutney, sun-blushed tomatoes and toasted bread
small
£18
large
£36
Verdura Board
Seasonal mixed grilled vegetables, selection of Italian cheeses, served with homemade tomato chutney, sun-blushed tomatoes and toasted bread
small
£16
large
£32
Frittura di Pesce
Mixed Italian-style deep-fried fish (calamari, prawns, whitebait, seabass), served with homemade garlic mayo, lemon and samphire
small
£19
large
£38
Fritto Misto
Deep fried mozzarella pearls & Montanarina pizza, served with spicy tomato sauce
£13
Burrata & Italian Speck Salad
Fresh burrata cheese, thinly sliced Speck ham, served on a bed of fresh rocket, sun-blushed tomatoes, balsamic glaze
£15.75
Garlic Bread
£8.75
Toppings
Add Caramelised Onions
£2.75Garlic Bread with Cheese
£11.50
Toppings
Add Caramelised Onions
£2.75Homemade Bread & Olives
£5.75
PASTA & RISOTTO
Ravioli with Crab & Ricotta Filling
Homemade ravioli, with crab & ricotta cheese filling, served in yellow Marasca tomato sauce, and topped with samphire & cherry tomatoes
£22
Tagliolini con Gamberi e Asparagi
Homemade tagliolini pasta, served with king prawns and asparagus, in a white wine, chilli, garlic & cherry tomatoes sauce
£22
Tagliatelle con Zucchini & Pancetta
Homemade tagliatelle pasta, served with creamy courgette sauce & topped with crispy pancetta
£21.5
Pappardelle con Ragu di Agnello
Homemade fresh pappardelle pasta, served with slowed cooked lamb ragu
£22
Lasagne
Fresh pasta sheets, homemade bechamel sauce, pork & beef ragu
£22
Risotto di Gorgonzola, Piselli & Porro
Creamy Arborio rice and peas & leeks puree, finished with Gorgonzola & Parmesan cheese
£20.5
Gnocchi di Ricotta & Pesto Verde
Homemade Ricotta & potato gnocchi, tossed in fresh pesto (rocket, basil, almonds, Parmesan), topped with fresh rocket & almond flakes
£20
MAINS
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Slow cooked beef shin, served with creamy saffron risotto
£26
Trotta
Pan fried sea trout fillet, served with sautéd green vegetables
£22
PIZZAS
Margherita
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
£12.50
Ortolana
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, mixed grilled vegetables
£16
Gorgonzola & Caramelised Onions
Tomato base, Mozarella cheese, creamy Gorgonzola cheese & caramelised red onions
£18
Pepperoni
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni salami
£17.75
Speck Ham & Rocket
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, fresh rocket, slices of Speck Ham & shaved parmesan
£19.5
Diavola
Tomato base, Mozzarella cheese, Spicy Spianata Salami & Calabrian N'Duja
£19
Burrata & 'Nduja
Tomato base, spicy 'Nduja sausage, fresh rocket and topped with Burrata (whole ball)
£20
SIDES
Roasted Potatoes
£6
Tender-stem Broccoli
£6
Rocket & Cherry Tomato Salad
£6
KIDS MENU
It includes one soft drink, one main, one scoop of icecream for £9.00
Soft Drink / Main / Ice Cream
Drinks - Orange, Apple or Peach. Mains - Pomodoro Pasta, Ragu Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza. 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.
£9.50
Sicilian Cannolo
Crispy pastry roll filled with sweet ricotta cream, topped with dark chocolate chips & pistachios
£9
Panna Cotta
Homemade creamy dessert, served with a berry jam
£9
Almond & Mixed Berry Tart
Homemade Italian-style tart with almond flakes & mixed seasonal berries
£9
Polenta Cake
A light polenta cake with citrus flavours, served warm 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
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.
