Honors & Awards

Wine Spectator
Awards of Excellence 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Best Award of Excellence 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Reviews & Notices

"We were thrilled to have the opportunity to experience a delicious meal at Rustico, giving the food rave reviews. "
Sports Illustrated - March 2005

“With Chef Paolo Canclini, you’re getting traditional Italian food”
Better Homes and Gardens - December 2004

“A restaurant any city in America would be proud to posses"
Wine Spectator - September 2002

“Rustico, Comparable to New York or Cortina, Excellent, above suspicion”
Gulliver (Italian Travel Magazine) - November 1999

"Rustico Ristorante is a strong contender for the title of best place I've ever eaten in ski country. If you go to Telluride, especially with a group, try it. Tell Paolo the Orlandoans sent you…"
Orlando Sentinel - February 1998

"New Italian restaurant has plenty to please the palate…"
Telluride Daily Planet - January 1997