Rustico Ristorante

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Italian in the Mountains

Rustico Ristorante sits on Colorado Avenue in the heart of Telluride, Colorado, bringing Italian cuisine to one of the American West's most storied mountain towns. The setting alone — a historic ski and arts destination perched at over 8,700 feet — makes a meal here something out of the ordinary.

A Wine Program Worth the Recognition

Wine Spectator awarded Rustico its Best of Award of Excellence, a distinction that signals a wine list going well beyond the basics — one with genuine depth, thoughtful selection, and the kind of pairing possibilities that elevate a dinner rather than simply accompany it. For a restaurant in a small Colorado mountain town, that level of recognition speaks to a serious commitment to the Italian dining experience in its fullest sense.

Worth Knowing

Rustico Ristorante keeps Italian cuisine at its center, and for visitors to Telluride — whether in ski season or during the town's celebrated summer festivals — it represents a reliable, award-recognized destination on East Colorado Avenue.