Rustico Hove in Brighton and Hove

Very well labelled menu with lots of vegan options. Super tasty pizza and good wine

Love the atmosphere especially the garden when it’s sunny outside, makes you feel like you’re on holiday! The food is delicious, I recommend the Diavola pizza if you like a bit of spice. However the parmigiana is my favourite dish on their menu, a little on the smaller side so I usually get a side of their delicious garlic bread! 10/10, kid and dog friendly too!

Entering Rustico is a bit like feeling in Italy. Warm and pleasant atmosphere. Professional staff, attentive to detail and willing to make changes. I love Napolitan street food, so this is my place! I really wanted pizza norma but not with ricotta cheese as on the menu but with burrata, and Andrea, a pizza chef with great experience and passion, pleased. Also the staff is keen to explain the alternatives of ingredients for your pizza! In the summer I ate outside in the garden, an alternative when it's hot! I often go in person but also with pizza delivery the goodness and freshness arrives directly at home. I recommend this gem of a pizzeria .... I love the music playlist ! Thanks, well done guys Ciao Ciao Laura B.

service was perfect, food was amazing (courtesy of chef jake) would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone!

Lovely food , lovely atmosphere. Best restaurant in Brighton and Hove.

Dined there fourth time last night and never disappoints - perfect local Italian with great service and pizzas. Lovely tiramisu and red wine too. Hidden gem!

We went for our son's 5th birthday today and had a wonderful pizza making party with his friends. Pizzas amazing as always (best in hove) and brilliant, accommodating staff

Whatever u order You'll be pleased with the taste and presentation of food. great staff,great food. a gem of neapolitan food in Hove 💙

Great food, excellent customer service

Rustico is always our first choice, especially with our kids. Great food, nice atmosphere, great service from Dorian.

Lovely vibe , and family friendly space. The food was quick to arrive ,with a wide selection to choose from. Everyone was lovely and welcoming. The food was great , I chose the small pizza and chips , which I think pizza places should do more often 😋

We ate pizza at this restaurant and I must say that the quality was excellent! The best pizza in the area! The location is also beautiful there is a beautiful garden where you can relax. Congratulations to the guys who served us, especially Dorian, always with a smile and ready to satisfy the customers.

Came here a few days ago and couldn’t recommend it enough, the young waitress serving us was amazing and made us feel so comfortable. The garden is such a hidden gem and perfect for the summer. On top of this the food was incredible and the chef was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be coming here again.

Had a lovely afternoon in rustico hove. Sat in the beautiful sunny garden and shared some food with good company. The chef was very friendly and the food was delicious and authentic. Waitress was attentive, couldn't have asked for better service. Lovely experience would definitely recommend it to anyone!

A real gem on Portland Road! The food and wines are exceptional, and the pizza is authentically Italian, made with incredibly tasty ingredients. Absolutely recommended.

Young lady was a waitress , on Sunday evening around 9pm I had to ask to order 2 sets of drinks, there was no smile, no one checked to see if we needed anything. Just stood on her phone doing nothing. Food was fabulous great chef.

Love this place! Unassuming but welcoming and really tasty food! Plus they do chips which I love with a pizza. The service is perfect and attentive and friendly and the pizza base and toppings are great. Highly recommend.

Lovely pizza and great service.

So well located restaurant Pizzeria Rustico offers a dining experience that is both delightful and memorable. The ambiance is a perfect blend of cozy family atmosphere and high professionalism, making every visit feel like a special occasion. The highlight is undoubtedly its food. The Neapolitan pizza is a masterpiece, with a perfect balance of flavors. The parmigiana is equally delightful with every bite. And no meal here would be complete without a cup of true Italian coffee, brewed to perfection, providing a perfect end to your dining experience. What truly sets Pizzeria Rustico apart is the service. The staff, including the chef, are exceptionally kind and attentive, adding a personal touch to every interaction. Their sensible approach and genuine warmth make you feel right at home. I Highly recommended it for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming environment.

Love this local gem. I’ve had pizza and pasta here, wine and takeaway. Been for dates, with mates and with my parents. Lovely to have this properly Italian trattoria style place on my doorstep. Easygoing friendly and tasty. Just makes me miss Italy a lot!

I was only here for tiramisu and coffee, and the staff was so nice. The coffee and Titania is very great! Recommended!

Lovely service and incredible vegan pizza! Super affordable and highly recommended 🙌

Lovely family feel and food was delicious and the limoncello spritz is to just the best

Great pizzeria. Pizza Canibale was great followed by a good cup of black coffee and a very nice tiramisu. Both service ladies tonight are keepers 👍🏻

I ordered food which was delayed due to delivery. I called up the restaurant who were very apologetic and provided me with a complimentary dessert. Lovely food and lovely staff :)

Excellent pizza. Many veggie options. A nice outside sitting area.

Amazing experience eating here!!! Beautiful garden that reminds me of Italy… Proper Neapolitan pizza with fresh ingredients and very traditional.

Food is amazing and the service is brilliant, would highly recommend the cannibale pizza with some garlic bread. Atmosphere is great, is pets friendly and has a garden!

A really lovely authentic spot, great pizzas, delicious puddings, and Lucy gave us a wonderful welcome. We’ll be back!

Great lunch, great service by fantastic Portuguese lady 🤗

Amazing pizzas!! Been a few times and always very delicious! The staff are also really welcoming and friendly. Would recommend to anyone wanting really great pizzas in Hove.

The best pizza place in Hove and proper Italian pizza! Reasonable price as well with great customer service. Highly recommend🤩

Great restaurant. The pizzas are really lovely, thin, moist and delicious. They are much better value for money than some other places, at around £11 - £13 each. The service was excellent but it was lunchtime and not full. If you are drinking wine the choice is red, white or rose, (1 choice per colour), but as I wasn't I wasn't bothered. They serve San Pellagrino soft drinks, my favourite. We had super, friendly and prompt service first from Maddie and later from Harvey who told us he normally works in the Brighton branch. They even allow me to bring my dog. Can't say better than that. They have a great garden area too when the weather's better.

This is our family’s favorite local restaurant, the food is always delicious, the staff are lovely and it’s a great atmosphere. The garden is especially good in summer with the kids. It’s a very family friendly restaurant.

I have just returned from holiday in Italy- well actually just eating in Rustico Hove. As soon as I entered the cafe, the atmosphere felt like I`d been transported to Italy- or at least Naples! A friend and I had the 2 bruschettas- halved so we could taste each. They were delicious as was the chilli oil that we could pour over the meal. Dorian and the Portugese lady were wonderful because not only did they serve good food and look after their customers, they each loved their own cultures so yet again we had a kind of short trip out of the Britain. In all it was a very special experience and we`ll be there again next week.

This cafe is an excellent choice for the discerning connoisseur of authentic Italian Napolitano experience. I had Bruschetta which was light and delicious with a chilli infused Olive oil Mozzerala, Artichokes and Tomatos and Rocket and Cappuccino,water was offered and as a little gesture a Limoncello was served. I can only describe the atmosphere as delightful in every sense,even the staff are extremely accommodating and polite and give a service which is mediterranean in every way. Thankyou Rustico

Took mum for an early Mother's Day meal on Friday evening. All really enjoyed our pizzas and pasta...All really Rustic..would definitely return.

Three adults and two small children really enjoyed our Mother's Day pizzas and pasta! Very kind and attentive staff and delicious food. Really impressed the children's food wass so reasonably priced. We all love Rustico!

Great late lunch with family yesterday. Delicious food lovely manager.

Another family meal.great food and atmosphere, helped by the sunshine😊. A great way to celebrate 🍾 a birthday and the way to say goodbye to university 😢 Thank you 😊

A group of us came with our children to celebrate a child’s birthday and had the best time! It was a quiet evening and the staff could have been forgiven for taking it easy but Ryan, our host, did do that - he was absolutely wonderful, running a little pizza making workshop for the kids while we waited for our food to arrive. The food was lovely but the service was out of this world! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience. We’ll be back soon for more pizzas and laughs!

Great service. Nice informal atmosphere. Tin dishes lower the tone a bit but they're kind of fun. Pay parking up to 8pm. Great value

We often go to rustico and get takeaway from them too. We went last Friday when the had a great kids eat free offer. We had three quite rambunctious kids and Ryan in particular was great with them. Not only patient, but positively encouraging them, joking around - my kids came out saying it was the best fun they’d had for ages. I love the rusticotti too - small pizzas for people who don’t want to eat a full size pizza. My girls love their pasta and meatballs too!

Food average but reasonably priced. Salad covered in dressing. Not child friendly, the staff constantly complained and told the children not to do things which made us feel unwelcome. No effort to provide even colouring or activities for a restaurant that offered a children’s menu

What a lovely little restaurant. The service and the food was top notch. Thanks to Michelle to make our evening so special.

Amazing food and great service. It was a lovely chilled, friendly environment and our server Ryan was very attentive and welcoming. We had a great night! Will definitely be coming back :)

We came for a special treat after school, a quick dessert this time. The food is always great but Ryan and Maddie were a great combo of efficient and fun. Thanks guys, see you soon

My daughter and I love coming to Rustico. The pizza is excellent, the prices very reasonable and the staff welcoming, attentive and very friendly. We recently had my gran's 90th birthday here and had a fantastic time. Ryan made sure the whole evening went smoothly and was great with the kids.

Rustico is my go to local restaurant. Great wine at reasonable price (please keep it low!!) and Italian food. They have small portion options so you can go any time you need a top up. Good service from mostly Italian waiters. Good quality food... totally recommendado.

An authentic Italian, moreover Neapolitan food, which is very hard to find in Brighton&Hove. The pizza and the antipasti were perfect. Service was very smooth, and the waiter was very kind and warm. It was a pleasure to have my lunch in Rustico. And it seems this would be my habit.

Very tasty food and nice atmosphere!

Don’t bother left sitting waiting for a take away while food went cold on counter, should have been 15 minutes but finally got food after half an hour

The worst calzone I have ever had. If I was not in a family group I would have complained. Served by a lovely friendly waitress.6

My first Eat Out To Help Out! They took AMEX - Think Big Shop Small (Spend £10 get £5 Back) Looking for a nice restaurant locally we found this small chain in Hove. So we hobbled over after being advised we didn't need to pre-book. Signed in (Track & Trace). We saw all staff wearing face masks. We were shown to our table. Nice outdoor seating (inside was available), nice sunny warm day. It was quite a busy evening normally not so but with the government Eat Out Scheme plenty of people were taking advantage of it! Jack our friendly helpful waiter wearing a face shield, was polite and chatty and made us feel welcome and was very helpful throughout. Also attentive! We placed our orders from the primarily Pizza Based Menu. However there were other items on the menu to choose from. So we ordered Garlic Bread to share & Arancino Seafood Rice Balls x2. Never had one of these before ; not a mega fan of rice however was sumptuous, well cooked & very tasty. We waited sometime for the mains; however we were not in a rush and its nice to chill. They were very busy due to the scheme. For mains - I had seafood Pizza with Anchovies & Artichokes as extras; not many places seem to do this! Really tasty dough; thin base and tasty pizza with the extras it really gave it a kick! Couldn't eat it all so I had a doggy box. And my Mum went for the Rusticotto Ham & Mushrooms & Pineapple (no Tomato). She ate most an again found the dough was luverly and not too heavy as is always my concern with pizza! For desert I had to go for the Cannoli Siciliani Pistasshio, with an ice cream scoop; as was in a display cabinet and had choose me written all over it. I would of had 2 but need to watch my weight! It was so moreish! My Mum enjoyed her Pastiera di Grano. I finished of with a loverly large coffee (great value) and herbal tea for my Mum. We went premium for food but using 2 promotions made the meal out very reasonable. Normally I wouldn't have a desert. Otherwise I guess average reasonable prices. You could eat cheaply here or you can go premium. Otherwise our meals would of cost around £20 each with promos it kinda worked out around £5 each. This place has a good format, nice settings, friendly staff, good food! A nice small local micro chain that you have to check out!

We had very big, tasty meal with the family in the nice garden out back. Our lovely server Bruna created a relaxing atmosphere, and made some good recommendations. We had a great time.

Lovely pizza, great service and good price. They are also open for delivery or collection which is great at the moment Down the road from us so great to find another good place locally.

Our new favourite Italian pizza place in Hove. My partner is Italian and picky over the quality of pizza in town, with only 3 approved places. This made it to #4 and it's also our closest.

Went in for a take away order - firstly their “crazy pizza deal” which says ‘ALL’ pizzas at a special price is incorrect - the pizzas i wanted were not included. Placed order and said i would sit down and wait. ( no one else was there at time ) Was told 15. Minutes, at 30 minutes the waitress came to the table with the wrong pizza and then said she did not know i was waiting , and apparently my pizzas had been ready a while. Why would you let someone sit for so long without checking on them ? Also had the stuffed olives - which at £4.50 for 5 olives was quite expensive and they were not that great. Usually i have no issues with this restaurant and enjoy the experience when dining in

Amazing service, Bruna was so friendly and helpful (as always) and the pizzas are soooo good. It’s a great local pizza place and feels like you are in Italy

Fabulous pizza! Never disappointed!! Dorian looked after us, professional and polite we had a chat about good Italian beers. We had had fried street food as antipasto and pizze well cooked. I really recommend Rusticò, very happy to go very soon with my friends. Thank you for all!! Laura B.

Really fabulous pizza restaurant – with proper pizza oven – on Portland Road. The pizzas are DELICIOUS and the service is friendly, prompt and personable. Shout-out to Deven and Bruna, our lovely servers on Thursday night. The restaurant decor is eclectic rustic and there is a little garden with tables and chairs out the back. This is a chain but I've been to several branches (Lewes, Fiveways) and the pizzas are always excellent and the service is always great. Good value too.

Fantastic food, amazing server; Bruima was kind and attentive but also gave us space to chat and decide. We had limoncello and the baba dessert which was delicious!

Delicious range of veggie/ vegan and meat dishes. I had the calzone via which was amazing! Bruima served us who was a very lovely person, giving us time and space to enjoy our meal in our own time. We also shared the baba and some limoncellos which were fantastic! Definitely recommend!

Superb menu with great, traditional pizzas. The service was attentive, and the surroundings were relaxed. Lovely wine too! We'll come again no doubt.

such a special occasion today. my friend and I’s birthday was yesterday and there was only one place to go. Rustico! as i set foot in the building warmth and insulation arose beneath my feet. the waiters are fantastic: funny, helpful and exactly what you’d expect from a top top restaurant. food was top tier as a fellow italian i was starstruck with the flavours melting.

Went with a handful of mates, very accomadating. Phenomenal vegan pizza, highly recommend the vg putanesca and garlic oil

Went with a handful of mates, very accomadating. Phenomenal vegan pizza, highly recommend the vg putanesca and garlic oil

Our new favourite place! Love this place. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the food is amazing. Love the decor, the music, the outside space. A taste of Italy. Feel like we are on holiday when we come here. Zac, our server, is always polite and smiling....

We regularly come to Rustico Hove with other families. The service, food and staff are so accommodating, friendly and helpful. We normally have Bnuma as our waitress and she remembers us and is always happy and there to help. In the summer they have a...

Great food and nice selection of pizzas and Italian dishes. The service is friendly and relaxed. The garden at the back is very cosy and a nice little gem to sit in in the centre of Hove

Lovely restaurant with a chilled, family vide and tasty, reasonably priced food

We have just moved to this end of Hove and Rustico is our nearest restaurant - what a lovely find! The team are friendly and welcoming, service is great and food is delicious. The restaurant has a lovely vibe and a sunny garden out back,...

My family have been regular delivery customers of this restaurant for a long time. But unfortunately their standards seem to have dropped. We ordered three pizzas via their website. When we got to half an hour past the delivery time given I called to enquire...

Love Rustico. The restaurant has a friendly, authentic feel, and we love the food there.

My boyfriend managed to book an igloo to celebrate our anniversary. The location was beautiful even tho they don’t tell you when you book that you will be sharing the igloo with other people and tables which makes it impossible to have a romantic/private dinner. The starters were amazing and then we got a plate of pasta which was alright but nothing special. The stuff was nice and polite. It was a beautiful location and so grateful to have experience it but I would probably never go back again.

We had decided to come to Brighton from Eastbourne for my daughter to do some work on a photography assignment and she had put in a request for pancakes whilst we were there. On walking past the Coppa Club we noticed they did brunch til 4PM including the much sought after short stack! We were shown to a table and given a menu. The place was not very busy at this point. We ordered fairly quickly and two good hot almond milk flat whites and a big OJ turned up very quickly and we spent some time chatting and people watching! However after 30 minutes we were getting very hungry and after 35 minutes, I asked the waiter how much longer the food was likely to be. He apologised and said it was next up. Ten minutes later the manager approached without any prompting by us and apologised profusely and told us we would not have to pay for anything we had ordered! Although we did have a long wait, I thought the fact that he had noticed and immediately offered this gesture of goodwill was very good service. The food arrived shortly after. It was hot, fresh, well presented and very tasty. The staff checked on us again and apologised. Despite the long wait, I would definitely return. It was clearly an error that was quickly noticed, rectified and the food was good. Well done Coppa for sorting things out.

Tried this place on a wet Sunday evening in December and although the choices are limited the service and quality of the food more than makes up for it. The portions were on the large side and after starters and a main washed down with...

Always terrific pizza. These are tough times but this is a v nice pizzaria and v child friendly.

Unassuming, but lovely little restaurant with great pizzas and excellent service. Lovely outside seating in warm weather and very reasonable lunch menu on weekdays.

Great food - excellent service - terrific value

Excellent pizza, very tasty and filling. I went here whilst visiting and the restaurant is very nice. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend and I will return if I’m in the area.

Lovely pizza dinner, great staff, can't fault it.

Very nice place! Great staff and nice pizzas.

Great pizza and reasonably priced, nice outside area in the summer

Excellent vegan pizza!! I love this place! The garden is really nice! I would definitely recommend! The staff is really friendly!

Amazing food! Great selection of different things we hadn't tried before, that the really friendly and helpful staff were happy to suggest for us. Love the decor! And the garden is like a little Italian oasis 😍

I went to eat with some friends and i was really impressed by the kindness of the staff ... really yummy pizza i will definitely I be back

Pros: - food was fresh and very tasty - ambience was amazing especially the outdoors - service was quick and staff were friendly - reasonably priced Cons: NONEE

I walked past this place and my pizza Spider sense told me I had to visit. I actually was going to another pizza spot to review. It was Saturday night but not busy at all. I got a table and the place is dog and disabled friendly. My server recommnend the seafood pizza which I took. It came quickly and was really really tasty. I was not asked if I wanted pepper or parmesan on it but that's fine. I had a beer and then had the left overs to take away, which was no issue. Overall this is a great spot that is very reasonably priced. The service is great and the location is easy to get to.

The girl who met us was sweet and friendly but in general we had very slow and poor service We dined in and watched the delivery drivers come and go with pizzas time and time again, whilst we sat there wondering had happened to our...

Baffled by any negative reviews! The pizzas are brilliant, very reasonably priced (as are drinks) and the staff are lovely Highly recommended

Pizzas are a bit tasteless, nice atmosphere

If you want to go to pizza and wait for an hour whilst take aways and courier drivers are prioritised over you then this is you go to restaurant. When we raised our disappointment at not receiving our food we came across the most argumentative...

Nice place to go with friends and enjoy a good italian pizza! I always get the pepperoni pizza and is always amazing. Best Hove italian restaurant.

After a shocking experience at Fatto A Mano who advised they do not cater for allergies (my 12 year old son is anaphylactic to dairy) we then headed to Rustico. All I can say is the service at Rustico is first class. Excellent and no...

Had a few takeaways from here since moving to the area a few months ago. Always great quality and well priced. They have a £7.50 any pizza deal during the week

Tasted like it was all cooked from frozen and the meatballs had an Ikea like quality to them. Best thing was the sparkling water by far. Do not recommend…

Unbelievably wrong on every level. These people do not deserve your money. Food was almost two hours late (having placed an order well in advance) . We called them & asked the manager if they might like to maybe offer some sort of a little...

We use this take away a lot. Generally service is good however, this time the pizza box was crushed and the toppings pushed to one side of the pizza . Not happy.

Lovely local family run restaurant with home cooked original small dishes or pizza. Excellent quality and value for money and very family friendly. Really nice relaxing atmosphere.