What Makes Us Different

Local. Honest. Circular.

Our food is born from a deep respect for nature, farmers, and tradition. It’s a warm bowl of gnocchi and a cool nod to the future.

We make nourishing Italian meals the way nonna would — in small batches, using real, fresh ingredients full of colour and life.

We use seasonal vegetables, Aussie-milled flours, and eggs from happy, pasture-raised hens.

Made in kitchens, not factories. No shortcuts. No preservatives. Just food you’ll be proud to serve.

Our Products

Perfectly delicious pasta and sauces upcycled from nature's imperfects

GNOCCHIS
Potato | Roast Pumpkin & Sage | Beetroot | Spinach, Kale & Broccoli

PASTA
Casarecce

SAUCES
Napoli | Roast Garden Veg | Kale & Walnut Pesto

Our Products

Our Story

Italian Heart. Australian Soil.


Inspired by the simplicity of Italian home cooking and the beauty of Australian produce, Rob and Kylie created Rustica Viva to honour real food, that's delicious and nutrititious.

It’s a tribute to the kitchen table, the slow simmer, and the food that brings us together and is good for our planet's future.

We are Australia's first producers of 'upcycled fresh pasta and sauces'. It's crazy that fresh delicious and farm fresh produce goes to land waste because of a food system that's more flawed than nature's 'imperfectly shaped' produce.

Our Local Food System

Partners in Good Taste

We work with trusted Australian producers who share our love of good food and good farming.

We partner with Farmers Pick and other collaborators, bringing fresh and real produce that mightn't meet the demanding shape or size requirements of the supermarkets, straight from the fields to your fridge and freezer.

Every ingredient supporting a smarter, tastier and more sustainable way to eat.

Direct to your door

Order as part of a Farmers Pick home delivery of fruit, veggies and meats...or order wholesale in Melbourne.

800g of gnocchi for $17.50 serves 4 generously.

Add our sauces and pesto to match for $11.50