Rustico Wakefield Crowned People’s Choice Award 2026 Winner for Best Restaurant

We are thrilled to announce that Rustico has been named the People’s Choice Award 2026 winner for Best Restaurant — and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who made it happen.

On top of this incredible honour, we are also proud to confirm that Rustico is now an officially accredited Best Bar None venue, recognising our commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for every guest who walks through our doors.

Best Bar None is a national accreditation scheme supported by the Home Office that rewards licensed venues for operating to the highest standards. Being awarded this accreditation alongside the People’s Choice Award is a moment our whole team is incredibly proud of, and it reflects the hard work and dedication that goes into everything we do here at our Italian restaurant in Wakefield.

Since opening in 2007, Rustico has been a proud independent, family-run Italian restaurant in Wakefield city centre. From our freshly made pizzas and handmade pasta dishes to our warm and friendly atmosphere, we have always put our customers at the heart of what we do. This award is voted for by the public, which makes it all the more special — it truly belongs to you.

Whether you are joining us for a relaxed weekday lunch, a family celebration or a Saturday evening meal, we promise to keep delivering the authentic Italian food and hospitality that earned us this recognition.

We would love to welcome you in to see why Wakefield voted us their favourite restaurant. Book your table today or call us on 01924 291297.

From all of us at Rustico — grazie mille, Wakefield!