RUSTICA in Monmouth were announced finalists in the UK Italian Awards 2026.

The Small Independent Italian restaurant located in Church Street; Monmouth were placed 8th out of 10 against other Italian restaurants who were shortlisted for the award.

The National event has been around since 2012 and have been appreciating and highlighting the success of Italian businesses across the UK.

The restaurant only seating 13 people said they are thankful for the continued support from the community, after a post on their Facebook page saying: “Every booking, every message, every return visit - you’ve helped build this place.”

Rustica opened in March 2025 serving authentic Italian food to the Monmouth community. They have received positive feedback from residents including five-star ratings from Google reviews from people who visited.