Rustico in Eastbourne

Authentic Italian pizza. Light and tasty dough

Very nice Italian food, delicious and lovely service, you feel like you have stepped back into the sixty with the decor

The best Pizza in town. Friendly staff and prompt service

Had a pretty below average experience - 40min wait for the pizza, kinda shonky service.. Think they were hustling to get takeaway orders out, which they have to do I guess, but we turned up in person, and felt low priority… Food was decent…

A great little Italian in Little Chelsea. Very tasty food. We sat in the secluded area, behind the warm pizza oven at the back. Friendly and attentive staff.

Best pizza u will ever need always loved rustico pizzas

Delicious food and excellent service 😋

Having been to the one in Bexhill and having ordered many times from the Eastbourne branch, they haven't missed so far, good quality Italian cuisine, with a lot more variety with their traditional Italian dishes, compared to many larger chains I've been to and is quite decently priced. ps. If you have a sweet tooth, you've got to try their Nutella Tiramisu, it's to die for, and please never remove this item from the menu

Last night get last mins to get a table and get to eat . The waitress are nice friendly.

Had our team Christmas 🎄 lunch here today (12 of us), good food, good service, good price, good veggie/Vegan options 😁

Another visit and they are fantastic, brilliant and awesome. Lovely team, brilliant food.

Great pizza. I recommend the diavoli with a dash of their chilli oil 🤌🏻

I thought the cheese ham and pineapple pizza was one of the best I’ve had in my life .. absolutely gorgeous!!! I’ll be back soon.

Very rustic and the best pizzas.

Lovely pizza, friendly service in a cool venue.

Fabulous friendly welcome, managed to find us a table on a busy Friday night (we had not booked) Really great pizzas - massive, tasty and a great choice. Imogen our server was lovely, nothing was too much trouble for her. She's also perfected the art of the mochaccino - yum!

Great pizza cooked in pizza oven. Excellent choice and very good value. Relaxed dining experience good for all ages families and groups. Only critism i have is my clothes smelt of chip oil following our visit. Apart from that I would definitely eat here again and recommend it for excellent pizza and good value for money.

Wonderful food, lovely staff, very reasonable price

have a warm and inviting atmosphere with a rustic decor that complements the delicious food. The menu has unique pizza toppings, as well as appetizers and salads, The ingredients were fresh and the pizza crust were crispy and flavorful. Additionally, friendly and attentive service The last one service was much more quicker even than McDonalds.

Stopped here for a late meal last night, very friendly place with a good selection of items on the menu. Service was quick and the food tasted great. Dog friendly which is a plus. One note though, it would be nice to finish off the pasta dishes in the pizza oven, just to crisp up the top a bit, for more texture. Other than that, all good. Thanks.

A melhor pizza de Eastbourne ❤️

Ordered around 40 pizzas for a party. Collection. Food was delicious. I was really pleased with the service. Team were excellent.

I went here on 5th October 2023 to celebrate my 40th birthday with extended family, and have to say the food was delicious, the service was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are a fan of Italian food :-)

Best authentic Italian food, my kiddies love it as do I, will be our regular takeaway- thank you for such delicious goodies

The pizza was exactly what I expected an Italian pizza to be. Having had authentic Italian pizza for 2 years before moving to the UK this is exactly what I expected from an Italian place. Took me right back to where I was before I moved. Definitely would return (I’ve returned already). I recommend. I’ve never eaten in yet only just take out but I definitely plan on eating in.

The pizza was delicious and worth dining here just for the pizzas. The salads were sub par and they're unnecessarily served with a ridiculously large amount of lettuce. The waiting service was lovely.

I've dined here a couple of times recently, and both experiences were outstanding. It's the only spot in Eastbourne where I've found authentic Neapolitan pizza. Not only does it taste fantastic, but it's also reasonably priced. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is great.

Being Italian I’m very fussy about my pizzas . Looking on line the photos of pizzas look good but I’m afraid taste is more important and this place is a bit of a let down. Pizza base not crispy, it’s too doughy , tomato sauce is very bland and so are the toppings. Looks good but taste is very bland . Shame as I really wanted to like it but just can’t. Unfortunately the Tiramisu was just as bland . It’s not just a case of having a proper wood fired oven, you need top ingredients to make the perfect pizzas

Awesome food. Imogen couldn't be more helpful and dog friendly

Apparently this is a small chain. They should grow as the pizza was best we've had in ages. Cheap house wine, drunk from tooth mugs etc. Rustic indeed, and lovely!

Went for pizza with my son and dog. Pizza is incredible! The vegan pizza I had was amazing and my son loved his margarita pizza and the dog loved the crusts, the dog treats the staff gave him. The staff are really friendly and we're great with my son who is really social and wants to chat to everyone. Especially Imogen our waitress who was great. Thank you, we will be back again and again and again 😃

We went to Rustico Eastbourne, yesterday, with friends; total 2 adults, 3 children. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Lovely vegan salad as I have food intolerances, but they did also have other options I could choose from. Rustico do lovely gluten free pizza bases, from previous visits to Hastings and Ore sites. Our server in Eastbourne Rustico was Imogen. She was genuinely warm towards us on our arrival and throughout and was very happy to help us with any questions or requests we had, without imposing. The food was hot and didn't take long at all. We loved that we could see the pizzas cooking in the pizza oven, that went down very well with the kids. Based on this visit we will return again when we're next in Eastbourne.

The pizza was very good, one of the best pizzas in the UK for me so far. Pizza Regina was a bit better than pizza Cannibale. The Aperol and limoncello spritz were average, it seemed like they poured some cheap alternatives instead of real Prosecco. The staff created mixed feelings for me - some members were polite and friendly while the rest were neutral. The hygiene deserved some improvement - the tables were absolutely sticky. Overall I would come there for pizza but would refrain from ordering anything else

Food and service was good. Staff were friendly. Didn't see the server washing hands between handling menus then pizza toppings. Also touching meat then veg. This practice is probably normal but it was in clear view of diners.

Amazing first visit! We will be back!

One of the best and freshest pizzas I've ever had and our waiter Lucas was wonderful! Very accommodating and treated us exceptionally well. It was a pleasure and we will certainly be returning.

Lovely place, delicious food (starters, mains and drinks). Tuna salad and calzone pizza are from another world. Really nice atmosphere and music (Italian style). Garlic oil was very tasty. Very nice, attentive and professional server - Lucas (5 stars service). Our Labrador Lilly was also happy with bowl of fresh water and treats. We will definitely be coming back again soon.

Great pizza place that makes sourdough style pizzas. I had a davilia which was very spicy and a coke which came to about 13 pounds. The service was fast and I had no issues getting a table.. My service dog was welcome and the staff very welcoming. I will definitely come. Back to get their calzone.

Love this place. Fantastic pizza, great service!

Great service from Lucas Great pizza , lovely dough 👌🏻

From their name Rústico it definitely feels rustic in there! Pizza was great but the pasta was okay. Service was excellent.

Really delicious pizza and brilliant service. Would definitely come again

Perfect pizza, fully recommended place.

Antipasti bocciati buona la pizza Ho chiesto una porzione di patatine mai arrivate.

Disappointed, cook/chef looked miserable and not hygienic.i won't be returning unless things change for the better. Main meal was OK but cooked in microwave. Atmosphere of the place cosy and my server Imegan was attentive and polite.

Brilliant restaurant. Everything was as good as what you would eat in Italy. And it's dog friendly. The prices were less than what you pay for such a good restaurant in London. Great service too

Great food at a bargain price. Try it....

Really great food and desserts, highly recommend

This is a regular spot for us as they do the best pizza in town! We always have the same pepperoni pizzas and a bottle of house red - always friendly and quick service and great value. We only book if we go with friends, otherwise walk in and we’ve always been able to get a table. Love the relaxed vibe.

Rustico has a great atmosphere complimented by a highly professional and friendly staff. Gavin sees to it that guests are seated and served promptly. The pizzas are enormous and perfect.

Pizza was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be returning

Went on a rare occasion for my wife and I - a lunch out, without the kids. It was a bright sunny day, the front of the restaurant was open and we enjoyed a pizza and some light bites between us. We really enjoyed the platter of stuffed olives, cheese bites and croquettes, plus a small pizza from the lunch menu. The portions were good and it was plenty for lunch. The £4.95 tasty little caramelised onion pizza was especially good value. I'd recommend this place to anyone for a reasonably priced lunch, and the staff were very welcoming. It was so good I ordered takeaway pizza a couple of days later for the family, and my fussy kids ate their Margherita - high praise indeed!

This was a takeaway and to be honest it was nearly inedible. The food was stone cold , the pizza was burnt around the edges and the base wet and soggy in the middle, the puttanesca pasta tasted like it had been thrown into a supermarket tomato sauce (no olives or capers as detailed). The desserts were awful! Will never ever order from this restaurant again!

It was meant to be a quick bite on a pit stop at Eastbourne but it turn out to be brilliant experience. The pizzas ere delicious with vegan options, great selections of Italian juices and attentive service. The rustico pizza is a must try!

Rustico serves up some authentic Neapolitan pizzas in a beautifully decorated environment with a pleasnt atmosphere. We were well looked after by Keri who was attentive and friendly. Good local Italian bottled beers and a fine selection of homemade deserts. This place is worth a visit if you're in the area.

Great food, great staff, first time going and won't be the last

Fabulous place. Great vegan options ....

My sister, daughter and nieces nephews and granddaughter all said they had a great time. With the children making their own pizzas. And the staff all going out of their way to make it an enjoyable experience.

This was my second visit to the Eastbourne Rustico, and just keeps getting better! Service great new menu amazing! Perfect for lunchtime treat.

Great pizza as always, made even better by the kids being be able to make their own. Will definitely be back! Staff really friendly too.

Great place! Really good food with good prices and they had gluten free. Really polite staff too - chatted to us and made us feel welcome

A group of us went for a family lunch. The children were so excited they could make their own pizzas. The staff were super friendly and attentive to everyone, my son said his pizza was ‘the one’. All the food was piping hot when it came to the table and it was amazing.

Absolutely amazing afternoon! I took my daughter with some family to do pizza making. My daughter is autistic and uses a disability chair. The restaurant were very accommodating and made sure there was room at the end of our table to leave the chair. The staff were very friendly and the whole experience was very inclusive. Would really recommend to anyone the pizza and service were 10/10 it was a fantastic afternoon :)

Great food, brilliant service and affordable.

Super lecker! 😍 Es gäbe auch viele vegane Auswahlmöglichkeiten!

Me and my Husband love the pizzas! The best bases. A proper Italian pizza!

We love the Rustico restaurants - my husband is part-Italian so he has very high standards when it comes to food, and especially Italian food. When I rang to book, I explained that our sons have fairly significant Autism. They were really wonderful. They not only accommodated our son's request for a topping not on the menu, but they asked if we wanted a table in the quieter area of the restaurant (which we did). The food is amazing - the pizzas are massive, but everything else was at appropriately-sized portions, (but there is cost of living crisis and a war on, you know). We came away really full, and the value for money was exceptional. The staff took time to talk to the birthday boy so he felt really special as well. If I could give them a 10/10 it would still be 10. Also - we worked out that we'd probably would have paid far more for fewer items had we gone to a (mentioning no name) national chain pizzeria.

Looking for pizza in Eastbourne? Look no further!! Beautiful pizza and street food nibbles. Rustico on south street has nailed it. Already booked again, everyone should know about this place. A real hidden gem!!

Delicious, genuine Italian pizza! Excellent choice of pizza toppings available. Very nice staff, friendly and efficient. Nice “rustic” environment. Rum Baba for dessert was sublime!

This is one of the best takeaways we have ever had. Food was still hot when it arrived and tasted amazing.

LOVE THIS PLACE. Every time we want pizza, we order Rusticos! Great price for high quality pizza. Better than any big pizza joint in town

Nice atmosphere accompanied by authentic neapolitan food

Last night we ordered six pizzas online for a family dinner, two members were gluten free, one member was lactose intolerant and hence ordered vegan cheese and the other three had regular pizzas. Essentially there were four normal bases and two gluten free ones. We...

Best lasagne in Eastbourne!!! Very impressed with food quality, fully red tomatoes in salad, rapid staff and overall great experience, will return soon

We ordered pizza. The toppings were tasty, but the centre of the pizzas were totally soggy. Maybe we were just unlucky as the restaurant was full, so obviously popular.

The glasses for shorts were not right but otherwise a great place

Great service and pizza as usual 😍

The experience was great as usual, but we had a very rude assistant manager called Dale (the only reason I am giving 3 starts). The food was great and the rest of the waiters were friendly and patient as we were a group of around...

This is great authentic pizza at a very good price The only thing I must say is the ventilation inside is not good and the smell of fried food is very strong. The next day your clothes will smell like a chip shop. But nevertheless will return as the pizza really is good, maybe try to sit outside next time🍕😉

One of the best pizzas I've had. Food here is superb. Our waitress Joanna was attentive, always smiling and bubbly. Decor is fantastic

Small family business pizzeria. Nice Italian feel and superb pizzas!

My partner & went for a meal before going to the cinema in the town centre. The ambience was very welcoming, nice staff & you did not have to wait long for the meal. The staff were very friendly & there was a warm welcome...

Awful customer service. Have ordered pizza online 20 times plus, and now a new website, says they don’t deliver to me yet. Phone up the restaurant to be told ‘we can’t do anything from our end’ and just keep on trying! Awful way to treat...

First visit here very friendly helpful staff hope to be back soon 😊

First visit very friendly and helpful staff, hope to be back soon

Impressive and moreish vegetarian pizzas!!

Disappointingly un Italian place selling Italian food. Looked great from outside when we passed earlier in week but did not live up to that impression. On arrival the server rudely denied we had made a booking even though we had been in earlier - this...

The pizza filling tasted ok but the crust was burnt. The waiter offered to replace the pizza but the replacement was also burnt, though not as much. The chef said if the crust wasn't burnt then the filling would be raw. Well, I've eaten a fair few pizzas, including deep pan, and they weren't all burnt! In the photo, I've removed some of the burnt crust onto the plate to the right. The prices and service were good though. So if you don't mind a bit of charcoal and are looking for reasonable priced food, then Rustico is an option. The pizza in the photo is called a Vesuvio and costs £7.95. It's not as big as a regular pizza but comes with French fries.

Les meilleures pizzas napolitaines que j'ai mangé en Angleterre, le tout à prix honnêtes avec des serveurs sympathiques et rapides

Great food, fantastic staff. Quick good food. Very reasonable lunchtime deal

Great tasty pizza (including several vegan options), very affordable, nice casual dining atmosphere and friendly staff. My best pizza experience in Eastbourne!

The pizza there is much better than few months ago, bravo chef !

We visited for a hen do and were seated downstairs. The cheese garlic bread was amazing... the best food of the evening. Things went downhill then. The pizzas did not come sliced so we all struggled to cut them and the crusts were uneaten.. we...

Pizza was freshly cooked, toppings made to order, allergies taken into consideration, good pizzas, great toppings, excellent dough. Friendly staff and value for money. Well worth a visit.

Ordered the Regina, Best pizza I’ve ordered in a long time, look forward to trying out the restaurant, all fresh ingredients

Best pizza 🍕 In Eastbourne!!!!!! Piping hot delivery absolutely delicious authentic Italian food!!!! I will never order pizza elsewhere again! The croquettes are delicious too!!! Lovely staff, very professional and helpful 10 out of 10! Fan number 1! Xxxx

Excellent food, always friendly service, good price and tastes very authentic Neapolitan. Our favourite restaurant in Eastbourne!

We had a delicious dinner last night in this very pretty and friendly restaurant. Well worth a visit.

Nice little place for rustic italian food,friendly service and good prices.

Wide choice of authentic Italian food , limite choice of drinks. Excellent service, affordable prices. Ideal for small group of friends or family