Trattoria Rustica menu with up-to-date-prices

Trattoria Rustica Menu

September 7, 2026
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Trattoria Rustica is a family-run Italian restaurant at 20 Princes Street in Norwich. Mario and Raffaella opened it in 1994 with the aim of creating the welcoming character of an Italian gathering place, suitable for family meals, business dinners and celebrations.

Most dishes are prepared to order, and the broad menu moves from antipasti and homemade breads into pasta, gnocchi, risotto and Italian main courses. Familiar ingredients such as tomatoes, olive oil, fresh herbs, cured meats and regional cheeses run throughout the selection.

Seafood, meat and vegetable dishes give diners several ways to build a meal, while traditional desserts provide a fitting conclusion. Vegetarian choices appear across the menu, and some recipes can be adjusted when the kitchen is told about a guest’s needs before ordering.

The historic building adds considerable character, including a crypt that can be hired for private occasions. Wine is central to the convivial Italian style of the restaurant, and guests with allergies or intolerances should discuss current ingredients and preparation with the team.

Address: 20 Princes Street, Norwich NR3 1AE, England

Trattoria Rustica City Centre Menu

Stuzzichini (Snacks)

Focaccia Rustica
£6.95

Homemade Italian bread mixed herbs served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Garlic Bread
£6.95

Tuscan garlic bread with cheese and tomato sauce. (Vegan without cheese)

Marinated Olives
£6.95

Mixed pitted olives with chopped pickled vegetables/spices.

Zucchine Fritte
£7.95

Fried battered courgettes and onions served with cocktail sauce

Antipasti (Starters)

Zuppa Di Pomodoro
£8.95

Daily made vegan tomato soup with garlic, tomato sauce and fresh basil with cream and foccacia bread. (Vegan without cream and gluten free without bread)

Ali Di Pollo
£9.95

Free range chicken wings marinated in garlic and italian herbs, coated in bread crumbs deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce

Mozzarella in Carrozza
£9.95

Butter sautéed mozzarella sandwich, served with tomato and basil sauce.

Bruschetta Rustica
£9.95

Grilled Tuscan bread topped with marinated courgettes, garlic, diced tomatoes, baby leaves and balsamic sauce.

Sofficini Quatro Formaggi
£9.95

Pancake filled with four cheeses coated in breadcrumbs deep fried served with tomato & cheese

Bruschetta Ai Funghi
£10.50

Grilled Tuscany bread, topped with mushrooms cooked in garlic, white wine, cheese and parsley. (Vegan without cheese)

Bruschetta Garibaldi
£10.95

Grilled Tuscany bread, salami Napoli, diced tomatoes, cheese, basil, garlic, green leaves and olive oil.

Arancini di Riso
£12.95

Carnaroli rice ball stuffed with Mozzarella, peas and tomato, coated in bread crumbs, deep fried. Served with tomato sauce.

Calamari Fritti
£12.95

Fried squid rings coated in batter served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of lemon.

Frogs Legs Piccanti
£13.95

Crispy frogs legs marinated in garlic and fresh herbs, coated in bread crumbs, fried in olive oil, served with garlic mayonnaise.

Gamberoni Piccanti
£13.95

Shell-off king prawns in spicy tomato sauce, white wine, onions, garlic and foccacia bread. (Gluten free without bread)

Mussels Marinara
£13.95

Shell-on mussels cooked in their own juice in a light olive oil, garlic, spicy tomato sauce, white wine, fresh parsley and focaccia bread. (Gluten free without bread)

Mussels Piementese
£13.95

Shell-on mussels cooked in their own juice in a light olive oil, garlic, cream sauce, white wine, fresh parsley and focaccia bread. (Gluten free without bread)

Antipasto Rustico
£22.95

For two to share A selection of parma ham, salami, olives, marinated courgettes, mushrooms, cheese, tomatoes with chefs’ special tapas served with focaccia bread.

Risotto

Risotto all’Indiana
£19.95

Country style risotto made with creamy curry sauce, Chicken, spicy tomato, courgettes. onions, garlic and white wine. (Can be made Gluten Free or Vegan)

Risotto Funghi Porcini
£20.50

Wild porcini mushroom sauce, field mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, cream, white wine and parsley. (Can be made Gluten Free or Vegan)

Risotto Rustico
£20.95

Rustic recipe with, chicken, chorizo, saffron, chillies, peas, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato sauce and white wine.

Risotto Gamberetti
£20.95

Delicately creamy with king prawns, asparagus, cream, tomato and white wine.

Risotto Costa Smeralda
£21.95

Sardinia’s most popular risotto with king prawn, squid, mussels, mixed sea food, garlic, hot chillies and tomato.

Risotto Andalusa
£22.95

Delicious paella style, king prawn, mixed sea food, spicy chicken, saffron, chillies, peppers, peas, white wine, garlic and tomato.

Pasta with Fish

Linguine Portofino
£18.95

Fisherman’s style with mussels, tomato sauce, olive oil, chillies, garlic, white wine and basil.

Penne Gino
£19.50

King prawns, ham, capers, garlic, cream, nutmeg, black pepper and parsley.

Linguine Al Salmone
£19.95

Smoked salmon, brandy, cream, butter, tomato, asparagus, nutmeg and black pepper.

Linguine Romeo
£20.50

King prawns, asparagus, cognac, cream, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, marjoram and parsley.

Linguine Pescatora
£20.95

King prawns, squid, mussels, baby clams, white fish, langoustines cooked in a light olive oil, garlic, hot chillies, white wine and parsley sauce.

Linguine Lucia
£20.95

King prawns, white wine, garlic, spicy salami, peppers, peas, tomato sauce and parsley.

Spaghetti Bella Napoli
£20.95

King prawns, mussels, langoustines, capers, baby clams, white wine, thyme, cream and garlic.

Spaghetti Frutti di Mare
£20.95

King prawns, squid, mussels, langoustines, mixed sea food, garlic, hot chillies, white wine, tomato sauce and basil.

Classic Pasta

Spaghetti Abruzzo
£16.95

Pancetta, choriza, onions, hot chillies, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, basil, white wine and parmesan.

Spaghetti Carbonara
£16.95

Pancetta, butter, egg yolks, cream, parmesan and black pepper. (Can be made without cream)

Penne Montanara
£17.50

Ham, mushrooms, butter, cream, black pepper, white wine and parmesan. (Can be made vegetarian)

Penne Alfredo
£17.95

Penne pasta cooked with chicken, cream, four cheeses and parmesan. (Can be made vegetarian)

Spaghetti Bolognese
£17.95

100% prime minced beef, tomato sauce, onions, rosemary, oregano and parmesan.

Linguine Al Capone
£17.95

Meat balls (100% beef), tomato sauce, garlic, onions, parmesan and oregano.

Penne Leonardo
£17.95

Diced chicken fillet, garlic, hot chillies, peppers, curry, cream, flat parsley, tomato and parmesan. (Can be made vegetarian)

Spaghetti Botticelli
£18.95

Diced chicken fillet, pancetta, onions, tomato sauce, peas, wine, garlic and parmesan. (Can be made vegetarian)

Penne Michelangelo
£19.95

Chicken, asparagus, field mushrooms, porcini mushroom sauce, cream, garlic and parmesan. (Can be made vegetarian)

Oven Baked

Lasagna Classica
£16.95

Fresh egg pasta, 100% prime minced beef, white sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and tomato sauce. (Gluten free £1 extra)

Cannelloni
£16.95

Cannelloni pasta stuffed with spinach, ricotta, topped with tomato sauce, cream, mozzarella and parmesan.

Pasta al forno
£17.95

Layers of lasagne sheets, spinach, pepper, onions, courgettes, garlic, aubergines & tomato sauce

Crespelle Monte Carlo
£18.95

Pancake filled with spinach, cheese, topped with asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, cream and parmesan.

Crespelle Emilliana
£19.95

Pancake filled with chicken, cheese, spinach, topped with broccoli, mozzarella, parmesan, cream and tomato.

Gnocchi

Gnocchi Casanova
£18.95

Traditional potato pasta with four cheeses, broccoli, spinach, black pepper, saffron, nutmeg and cream.

Gnocchi Vegetariani
£19.50

Traditional potato pasta, broccoli, courgettes, peppers, peas, mushrooms, onions, garlic and tomato sauce.

Gnocchi Alla Sarda
£19.95

Traditional potato pasta with spicy salami, onions, pancetta, tomato, mushrooms, chillies and garlic.

Gnocchi Sorrento
£19.95

Potato pasta with chicken, tomato sauce, broccoli, chillies, basil, garlic, onions, white wine, cream and mozzarella.

Pizza

Extra toppings including hot Chilli oil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and more, from £1.95 each please ask.

Pizza Margherita
£14.95

Mozzarella, tomato, basil, oregano and parsley.

Pizza Calabrese
£15.95

Mozzarella, tomato, pepperoni sausage, oregano and basil.

Pizza Carbonara
£15.95

Bacon, egg, white sauce, mozzarella, black pepper and parmesan (made without tomato).

Pizza Napoletana
£16.95

Mozzarella, tomato, capers, anchovies, olives, basil and garlic.

Pizza Primavera
£16.95

Mozzarella, mushrooms, peppers, courgettes, spinach, onions and tomato. (Vegan without cheese)

Pizza Tropicale OR Calzone
£16.95

Ham, mushrooms, pineapples, tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and black pepper.

Pizza Vesuvio
£16.95

Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, capers and oregano.

Pizza Rustica
£17.95

Mozzarella, tomato sauce, chicken, ham, hot chillies, garlic, mushrooms and oregano.

Pizza Mamma Mia
£17.95

100% minced beef meatballs, mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, parsley and garlic.

Pizza Regina
£17.95

Mozzarella, tomato, King prawns, peperoni sausage oregano, black pepper and basil sauce.

Carni e Pesci (Meat and Fish Dishes)

Potatoes and vegetables are NOT INCLUDED with meat and fish dishes – Please choose from the side dishes below

Pollo Montecassino
£24.95

Chicken coated in bread crumbs, topped with parma ham, fontina cheese, grilled, served with spaghetti in tomato sauce.

Pollo ai Funghi
£22.95

Chicken cooked with mushrooms, porcini mushroom sauce, garlic, white wine and cream.

Pollo Piccante
£22.95

Chicken cooked in garlic, parma ham, hot chillies, onions, pancetta, peppers, red wine and tomato sauce.

Fegato Alla Siciliana
£22.95

Lamb liver cooked in olive oil, garlic, bacon, cherry brandy, sweet marsala wine, onions, cream and sage.

Fegato Alla Veneziana
£22.95

Lamb liver cooked in olive oil, garlic, chillies, red wine, onions, tomato sauce and rosemary.

Saltimbocca Romana
£23.95

Free range pork fillet escallops, parma ham, flamed with brandy, sage, butter, white wine and cream.

Bracciola
£23.95

Free range sliced pork loin cooked with sliced pineapples, sage, flamed with cognac, dill, butter and cream.

Cotoletta alla Milanese
£24.95

Free range sliced pork loin coated In bread crumbs, cooked in butter and sage served with spicy tomato spaghetti.

Agnello Aromatico
£24.95

Leg of lamb casserole cooked with mixed vegetables, onions, red wine, mint, tomato sauce and hot chillies.

Merluzzo alla Livornese
£25.95

Pan fried Cod fillet, King prawns, mussels, mushrooms, garlic, onions, tomato sauce, parsley & white wine

Zuppa Di Pesce
£25.95

Italian real fish stew with king prawn, mussels, squid, seasonal seafood, garlic, onions, hot chillies, white wine and tomato sauce, served with Italian bread. (Gluten free without bread)

Contorni (Side Dishes)

Insalata Mista
£6.95

Chopped mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, olives, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Garlic Bread
£6.95

Tuscany garlic bread with cheese and tomato sauce.

Pomodori e Basilico
£6.95

Fresh sliced tomatoes and basil sauce salad, olives, onions, olive oil, balsamic vinegar. Served with croutons.

Crema di Broccoli
£7.95

Broccoli topped with cream, mozzarella, herbs and parmesan, oven baked.

Patate Al Gratin
£7.95

Sliced potatoes fried in butter with rosemary and mixed herbs sprinkled with parsley and Balsamic vinegar.

Chunky Chips
£5.95

Home Made Italian Desserts

Tiramisu Della Casa
£8.95

Feather-light mascarpone cream with Baileys liqueur and layers of traditional savoiardi sponge fingers holding Italian coffee. Finished with a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

Panna Cotta
£8.75

A delightful typical ground coconut and cream Italian dessert infused with vanilla pods and caramel. Dressed with a wild berry coulis. (Gluten free)

Affogato al caffè
£10.95

Italian vanilla ice cream soaked in a double espresso coffee, Amaretto di Saronno, chocolate and whipped cream. (Contains nuts)

Profiteroles
£9.95

Choux pastry filled with mascapone cream and coated in a light chocolate mousse.

Torta Al Formaggio
£9.50

Italian style cheesecake consisting of a biscuit base made with delicate soft mascarpone cheese topped with the chef’s choice of fruit pureé.

Gelato Italiano
£9.95

Italian Vanilla ice cream served with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Saccottini (served warm when available)
£10.95

Light pastry parcels filled with nutella cream, sprinkled with vanilla icing sugar, cooked to order.

Sorbetto Al Limoncello
£9.95

A refreshing sorbet infused with powerful fruity Limoncello liqueur served with wild berry compote. (Gluten free and vegan)

Amalfi Cake Gluten Free
£9.95

Homemade gluten free Amalfi cake sprinkled with Limoncello, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Tiramisu Cake
per person £7.95

(for birthday parties or other occasions, minimum order 8 people at least 24 hours in advance). Feather-light mascarpone cream with Baileys liqueur and layers of traditional savoiardi sponge fingers holding Italian coffee. Finished with a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices

£4.95 each

Coke
£4.95
Diet Coke
£4.95
Fanta
£4.95
Soda Water
£4.95

Italian, World Beers & Ciders

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Beer
330ml Bottle £5.95

330ml Bottle Alc/Vol 5%

Moretti Italian Beer
330ml Bottle £5.95

330ml Bottle Alc/Vol 4.6%

San Miguel
330ml Bottle £5.95

330ml Bottle Alc/Vol 5%

Adnams Bitter Ale
500ml Bottle £7.95

500ml Bottle Alc/Vol 4.1%

Finest Italian Cocktails

£11.95 EACH (Order any 4 or more for £10.95 each)

Amalfitano
Each £11.95

A blend of blue raspberry syrup, Limoncello di capri, Prosecco and ice.

Aperol Spritz
Each £11.95

A blend of Double shot Aperol, Prosecco, club soda, sliced orange and ice.

Bellini
Each £11.95

A blend of peach Nectar, Archers, Prosecco and ice.

Don Giovanni
Each £11.95

A blend of Limoncello, elderflower cordial, Sicilian lemonade, lime cordial, sliced lemon and ice.

Vini Rossi (Red Wine)

Glass 125ml | Glass 175ml | Half Litre 500ml | Bottle 750ml

House Red
Glass 125ml £5.95 / Glass 175ml £7.95 / Half Litre 500ml £19.95 / Bottle 750ml £26
Intrigo Puglia
Glass 125ml £6.50 / Glass 175ml £8.50 / Half Litre 500ml £20.95 / Bottle 750ml £27

Intense ruby red in colour with purple reflections, the aroma gives mature black berry fruits and spices. Full bodied and rounded on the finish with light tannins.

Cabernet
Glass 125ml £6.95 / Glass 175ml £8.95 / Half Litre 500ml £21.95 / Bottle 750ml £28

Dark fruit flavours and savoury tastes. Dark, purple colour with intense blueberry, raspberry and cherry flavours.

Merlot
Glass 125ml £7.50 / Glass 175ml £9.50 / Half Litre 500ml £22.95 / Bottle 750ml £29

Bursting with ripe fruit flavours this famous wine maintains a superbly rich texture and concentrated after taste.

Italian Liqueurs and Spirits

Single 25ml £4.95 | Double 50ml £8.95

Amari
Single 25ml £4.95 / Double 50ml £8.95
Fernet Branca
Single 25ml £4.95 / Double 50ml £8.95
Amaretto di Saronno
Single 25ml £4.95 / Double 50ml £8.95
Grappa
Single 25ml £4.95 / Double 50ml £8.95

World Liqueurs and Spirits

Single 25ml £5.95 | Double 50ml £9.95

Armagnac
Single 25ml £5.95 / Double 50ml £9.95
Cointreau
Single 25ml £5.95 / Double 50ml £9.95
Courvoisier
Single 25ml £5.95 / Double 50ml £9.95
Drambuie
Single 25ml £5.95 / Double 50ml £9.95

Liqueurs

25ml £5.00 / 50ml £8.00 / Mixers £2.50 each

Gin
25ml £5 / 50ml £8
Pink Gin
25ml £5 / 50ml £8
Vodka
25ml £5 / 50ml £8

Caffè All’ Italiana

Caffè al Liquore (Liqueur Coffee)
£9.95

Amaretto | Irish whisky | Grappa | Tia Maria | Baileys | Rum with fresh cream float.

Italian Hot Chocolate
£6.95
Espresso
£3.50