Bruschetta Classica
Toasted rustic bread topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
MONMOUTH · WALES
Rustica
Authentic Sardinian cuisine with Italian soul.
Winner · Best Restaurant in Wales · UK Italian Awards 2026
FROM OUR KITCHEN
A Taste of Rustica
Real dishes, prepared and photographed in our restaurant.
BEVANDE
Drinks
Italian favourites, Sardinian wines and classic aperitivi.
Italian Cocktails
Aperol SpritzAperol, Prosecco & soda.
£8.95Hugo SpritzElderflower, Prosecco, soda, fresh mint & lime.
£8.95Campari SpritzCampari, Prosecco & soda.
£8.95AmericanoCampari, sweet vermouth & soda.
£8.95NegroniGin, Campari & sweet vermouth.
£9.95Wines
Wine125ml175ml250mlBottle
Vermentino£7.60£8.60£12.50£36.00
Cannonau£8.60£9.60£14.00£40.00
House Wines
House White£6.60£7.60£12.60£30.00
House Red£6.60£7.60£12.60£30.00
House Rosé£6.60£7.60£12.60£30.00
ProseccoBottle
£40.00Beer
Ichnusa330ml
£6.50Ichnusa Non Filtrata500ml
£8.50Alcohol-Free Beer330ml
£5.50Soft Drinks & Water
Aranciata San Pellegrino
£3.50Limonata San Pellegrino
£3.50Chinotto San Pellegrino
£3.50Sparkling Water
£2.00CHRISTMAS MENU 2026
Celebrate at Rustica
Available from Friday 13 November · Pre-booking only · Welcome aperitif: Mirto
2 courses £39.953 courses £49.954 courses £59.95
Prices are per person. Four courses include starter, pasta, main and dessert; pasta portions are smaller.
Starters
Wild Mushroom Flan
With guanciale, Sardinian pecorino and crispy Parma ham.
Warm King Prawn Cocktail
With saffron, mustard, garlic, onion and orange, served with lettuce and fennel.
Pasta
Salmon Ravioli
With prawns, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus and crushed pistachios.
Malloreddus alla Campidanese
With sausage, tomato and Sardinian pecorino.
Vegan Ravioli
With cherry tomatoes, onion and garlic.
Mains
Duck Breast alla Cacciatora
With capers, olives, red wine vinegar gravy and pecorino mash.
Fried Red Mullet
With fresh cherry tomatoes, pistachio pesto and garlic mash.
Layered Aubergine Bake
Aubergines in a sparkling-water batter, layered with tomato sauce and Parmesan, then baked.
Desserts
Torta della Nonna
Served with fior di latte gelato.
Pears Poached in Cannonau
Mascarpone Cream
Amarena Cannoli Crumble Cup
Sweet sheep’s ricotta, amarena cherries and crumbled cannolo.
Lunch is available for pre-booked groups of six or more. To reserve, call 07440 060549.
MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY ONLY · ALL EVENING
Dinner Deal
Pizza or pasta
+
Bruschetta or Tiramisù
+
Soft drink
Pizza or pasta
+
Bruschetta or Tiramisù
+
330ml bottled beer or 175ml house wine
Ask our team which pizzas and pasta dishes are included.
Download the complete menu PDF
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Friday
- 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Saturday lunch
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Saturday evening
- 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Open every Bank Holiday Monday · 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm