A selection from our contemporary Italian menu
Feeling hungry? At Gusto Trattoria we have something for everyone, from wood-fired pizzas to hearty pastas. We serve genuine Italian food using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. To complete your meal we have delicious desserts and a comprehensive wine list.
We welcome children but rather than a kids’ menu, we offer smaller portions from our main menu at a reduced price. Here is a selection of our dishes, we also offer seasonal specials.
Starters and Appetizers
Appetizers / Starters
Appetizers / Starters
Appetizers / Starters
Affetato Misto£6.95
Assorted sliced cured meats; salami parma ham, pancetta, prosciutto and mortadella Read More
Antipasto Gusto!£13.95
Suitable for two people sharing.
A selection of delectable cured meats, vegetables, fish and salads with freshly baked garlic bread. Read More
Asparagi con Pecorino£6.95
Steamed fresh asparagus, mixed leaves, shaved pecorino, cheese and balsamic dressing Read More
Carpaccio di Bresaola al Balsamico£8.25
Traditionally cured fillet of beef, rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and balsamic dressing Read More
Cozze Gratinate/Baked Mussels£6.95
Large mussels on half shell, baked with a light crust of parsley, garlic and parmesan Read More
Gamberoni Gratinati£8.95
Wild caught, Red Atlantic king prawns baked with garlic and herbs Read More
Pate di Fegatimi£6.45
Chicken liver parfait and bread crisps Read More
Polpette Piccanti£6.95
Succulent meatballs in a spicy arrabiata sauce served with mixed leaves and crispy focaccia Read More
Trio di Breuschetta£5.45
Homemade toasted bread, with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, with assorted seasonal combinations Read More
Vegetali Parmigiana£6.45
Layers of grilled vegetables baked with mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato and basil Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Freshly Baked Focaccia
Appetizers / Starters
Freshly Baked Focaccia
Al Formaggio£5.45
Garlic and mozzarella cheese Read More
Al Pomodoro£4.95
Garlic and tomato sauce Read More
All’aglio£4.95
Garlic Read More
Alla Ligure£5.45
Light tomato sauce flavoured with anchovies, olives, capers and garlic Read More
Cipolla e Pomodoro£5.25
Fresh tomato and onions Read More
Rosmarino£4.95
Rosemary Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Main Course Dishes
Pizza
Main Meal
Pizza
Boscaiola£8.95
Tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms Read More
Calzone Classico£9.45
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms Read More
Diavola£8.45
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni and fresh chilli Read More
Extra Toppings£1.00
Ham, anchovies, egg, aubergines, rocket, parmesan, pepperoni, chilli, spinach, artichokes, peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, olives, red onions Read More
Extra Toppings£1.50
Prawns, Parma ham, chicken, goat’s cheese, gorgonzola, smoked bacon, meatballs, tuna Read More
Fiorentina£8.45
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, spinach and egg Read More
Frutti di Mare£9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, assorted seafood and garlic Read More
Gusto£9.45
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, chilli, garlic, rocket leaves and shaved parmesan Read More
Margherita£7.50
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil Read More
Napoletana£7.95
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and basil Read More
Ortolana£8.45
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables and mushrooms Read More
Paesana£9.45
Tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola and parma ham Read More
Piccante£9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled chicken, garlic, chilli and peppers Read More
Quattro Stagioni£8.95
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, ham and olives Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Pasta
Main Meal
Pasta
Conchiglie del Mare£10.95
Pasta shells with kings prawns and mussels in aromatic subtle tomato and wine sauce Read More
Fusilli al Sapore Affumicato£8.45
Pasta in a creamy tomato and smoked bacon Read More
Gnocchi al Pesto£8.45
Potato dumplings in creamy basil sauce with sundried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts Read More
Lasagne al Forno£9.25
Layers of flat pasta laced with bolognese meat, ragu and creamy bechamel sauce Read More
Pardelle al Carciofo£9.45
Fresh artichokes, sauteed with garlic and parsley, topped with shaved parmesan and scented with truffle oil Read More
Penne al Gusto£8.95
Pasta in a light spicy tomato sauce with rocket leaves, olives and goats cheese Read More
Penne Arrabbiata£8.45
Spicy tomato sauce with chilli and garlic, your choice; mild, medium or hot! Read More
Polpette al Sugo£9.25
Succulent meatballs in aromatic tomato sauce served with a pasta shape of your choice Read More
Risotto of the Day£10.45
Arborio rice sauteed and simmered with fresh seasonal elements Read More
Salse Classice / Classic Sauces£7.95
Tomato & Basil
Bolognese
Pesto,
Carbonara
Aglio e Olio,
Amatriciana
Served with a pasta of your choice:-
Penne, Linguine, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Fusilli,
Papperdelle, Tagliatelle, Conchiglie
ALSO GLUTEN FREE ... Read More
Spaghetti Pescatore£11.45
Clams, squid, mussels, prawns in a light tomato, garlic and wine jus Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Sandwich/Panini
wraps or regular toasting bread
Panini/ Sandwiches
Al Cotto£4.95
Roast ham, gorgonzola and mascarpone cheese Read More
Cheese & Tomato£3.95
Club£4.95
Chicken, bacon, lettuce and mayonnaise Read More
Gusto£4.95
Roast peppers, goats cheese, rocket leaves and sundried tomatoes Read More
Ham & Cheese£3.95
Panino Uovo e Pancetta£4.95
Breakfast sandwich with fried egg, bacon, lettuce and tomato Read More
Pollo Condito£4.95
Sliced chicken supreme marinated and grilled, with lettuce and anchovy mayonnaise Read More
Polpette£4.95
Meatballs in an aromatic tomato sauce with rocket leaves and red onions Read More
Prosciutto Crudo£4.95
Parma ham, mozzarella and rocket Read More
Salme e Rucola£4.95
Salami, pecorino and rocket Read More
Tonno e Pomodoro£4.95
Tomato, tuna, fresh basil, olive oil, red onions and lettuce Read More
Vedure£4.25
Grilled vegetables, mozzarella, artichokes and salad with oregano & extra virgin olive oil Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
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Insalata/Salad
Insalata/Salad
Insalata Caprese£5.95
Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil Read More
Insalata dell’Orto a del Mare/ Seafood Salad£7.95
Assorted seafood, tender vegetables and leaves, dressed with lemon garlic and olive oil Read More
Insalata di Pollo/Chicken Salad£6.45
Mixed leaves in a caesar dressing with grilled chicken and toasted focaccia bread Read More
Insalata di Polpo/Octopus Salad£7.95
Fresh steamed octopus & potatoes, with garlic, parsley and olive oil on a bed of mixed leaves Read More
Insalata di Vedure/Vegetable Salad£5.45
Grilled vegetables scented with basil on a bed of seasoned mixed leaves Read More
Insalata e Pomodoro/Rocket & Tomatoes£5.95
Rocket and tomatoes with parmesan shavings and balsamic dressing Read More
Insalata Giardino/Garden Salad£5.95
Mixed leaves and tender vegetables with vinaigrette dressing Read More
Insalata Gusto£5.95
Assorted leaves, roasted peppers, goats cheese and sundried tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil Read More
Insalata Pomodoro/Tomato Salad£5.95
Tomatoes, oregano, fresh basil, red onions and balsamic dressing Read More
Soup of the Day£4.45
Served with freshly baked bread Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Dolce and Sweets
Dolce / Sweets
Dolce / Sweets
Cacio & Pere /Assorted Cheese Platter£6.95
Served with pears and homemade breads Read More
Cantuccino/Traditional Tuscan Biscuits£1.25
Chocolate or almond flavour Read More
Cassata/Pistachio Ice Cream£5.25
Cream and pistachio ice cream with candied fruits Read More
Crepe al Cioccolato£5.50
Chocolate flavoured pancake filled with mascarpone cream, drizzled with raspberry sauce Read More
Fresh Pineapple£3.95
Freshly cut pineapple quarter Read More
Frutta Caramellata£5.95
Fresh fruits pan-fried in caramel, with amaretto topped with mascarpone cream Read More
Homemade Tiramisu£4.95
Sponge soaked in coffee and liqueur covered with mascarpone cream & dusted with cocoa powder Read More
Italian Ice-Creamper scoop £1.25
Vanilla or chocolate Read More
Lemon Sorbet£5.25
Refreshing frozen lemon juice dessert in skin casing served with a dash of vodka - add £1 Read More
Panna Cotta£4.95
Raspberry sauce or caramel or chocolate Read More
Profiteroles£5.95
Filled with vanilla ice-cream and covered with chocolate sauce Read More
Tartufo Nero/ Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream£5.25
Vanilla and chocolate ice cream truffle, coated with cocoa Read More
Torta Caprese£5.45
Rich, dense and moist chocolate and almond cake with vanilla ice cream (wheat & gluten free) Read More
Torta di Mele / Apple Tart£5.95
Served warm with a dash of cream or vanilla ice cream - add 75p Read More
Champagne and Sparking Wine
Champagne & Sparking Wine
Champagne & Sparking Wine
Cristal Champagne Louis Roederer£245.00
(Champagne, France)
Cristal bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents Read More
House Champagne£42.00
(Champagne, France)
Fresh, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate Read More
Laurent Perrier Brut Rose£85.00
(Champagne, France)
One of the world’s most sought after pink champagnes Read More
Moscato d’Asti, Canelli£25.95
(Piemonte, Italy)
Honeyed, semi-sparkling Muscat; ideal as an aperif or dessert wine Read More
Prosecco Ruggeri Quartese£24.95
(Valdobbiandene, Italy)
Elegant, dry fizz from north east Italy Read More
Taittinger Brut Reserve£65.00
(Champagne, France)
A benchmark champagne; peerlessly elegant and fresh Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Wine Menu
Red Wine
Red Wine
Arpeggio, Red (House Wine)£15.80
(Sicily, Italy)
Nerello Read More
Barbera Bricco Tondo, Fontanafredda£26.95
(Piedmont, Italy)
Old school Italian with modern twist Read More
Barolo ‘Fontanafredda’£48.95
(Piemonte, Italy)
Perfumed on the nose and well balanced light in colour but with great power and ripe tannis Read More
Cabernet Sauvignon, De Gras£18.95
(Colchagua Valley, Chile)
Classic Cabernet brimming with notes of cassis and cedar wood Read More
Cannonau di Sardegna Noras, Santadi£31.95
(Sardinia, Italy)
Typical Sardinia grapes, ripe fleshy and rich with soft plummy fruit Read More
Carmenere Reserva, Falernia£27.95
(Elqui Valley, Chile)
Deep red, rich with ripe tannins and spicy aroma, soft texture Read More
Chianti Classico ‘Fonterutoli’£38.95
Merlot, La Place£17.95
(South West France)
Approachable, soft red that’s packed with spicy fruit Read More
Negaroamaro del Salento, Varvaglione£23.95
(Puglia, Italy)
Rich with ripe tannins and spicy aroma on the palate. Read More
Nero d’Avola, Mandrarossa£19.95
(Sicily, Italy)
Wonderfully diverse wine made with Sicily’s signature grape Read More
Philip Toscana IGT Rosso Mazzei£57.95
(Tuscany, Italy)
A super Tuscany full, ripe and intriguing body, long taste with pleasant and soft finishing Read More
Rioja Reserva ‘Lagunilla’£26.95
(Rioja, Spain)
Spicy aromatic on the nose with an enjoyable smooth and mellow finish Read More
Sangiovese, Dal Cero£25.95
(Tuscani, Italy)
Full-bodied spicy red from Tuscani Read More
Shiraz Langhorne Creek Heartland
(South Australia)
Intense fruit, full bodied with spices and subtle oak Read More
Valpolocella Classico Ripasso, Acinatico DOC, Accordini£35.45
(Veneto, Italy)
Red cherries, spice, vanilla. Warming fruit-forward with a floral twist Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Rose Wine
White Wine
White Wine
Arpeggio (House Wine)£15.80
(Sicily, Italy)
Catarratto Read More
Chablis Domaine de Vauroux£32.95
(Bourgogne, France)
Aromatic with crisp apple and pear notes finished with classic steely dry finish Read More
Chardonnay Reserve, Tooma River, Warburn Estate£18.45
(South Eastern Australia)
Packed with flavours, all bound up with a zesty, crisp, citrus balance which cuts through the finish Read More
Chenin Blanc, Stormy Cape£17.95
(Western Cape, South Africa)
Smooth medium dry white top Cape producer Read More
Gavi di Gavi La Minaia£30.95
(Piemonte, Italy)
Pale gold in colour, crispy and dry with a mouth watering refreshing and lengthy finish Read More
Malvasia del Salento, Varvaglione£20.95
(Puglia, Italy)
Rich in aromas and flavours with scents of tropical fruit and a touch of vanilla, balanced and elegant ... Read More
Pigato Ramoino£28.95
(Liguria, Italy)
A typical Liguria grape, this white wine has a fruity nose with hints of peach, is fresh, refreshing, ... Read More
Pinot Bianco Classici, DOC Colterenzio£24.95
(Alto Adige, Italy)
Fresh aroma and flavours of green apples with a fruity touch of honeyed crips acidity and a ... Read More
Pinot Grigio-Bianco, Il Molo, Delibori£17.95
(Lake Garda, Italy)
Refreshing Pinot with crisp, herbaceous notes and a twist of lime Read More
Sauvignon Blan de Gras£17.95
(Colchague Valley, Chile)
Quintessential new world sauvignon dry and flowery Read More
Vermentino Villa Solais, Santadi£23.95
(Sardinia, Italy)
An unusual and delicious wine from the islands best estate Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
House Wine
Beer
Beer
Liquor/Spirits
Liquor
Liquor
Amaretto£5.00
50ml Read More
Baileys Drambuie£5.00
50ml Read More
Cointreau Port (100ml)£5.00
50ml Read More
Grand Marnier£5.00
50ml Read More
Limoncello£5.00
50ml Read More
Malibu Archers£5.00
50ml Read More
Sambuca£5.00
50ml Read More
Sambuca al Caffe Strega£5.00
50ml Read More
Southern Comfort£5.00
50ml Read More
Tia Maria£5.00
50ml Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Spirits
Sprits
Bombay Sapphire£5.75
50ml Read More
Courvoisier V.S Grappa£5.00
50ml Read More
Courvoisier V.S.O.P.£5.75
50ml Read More
Dark Rum£5.00
50ml Read More
J&B Whisky£5.00
50ml Read More
Jack Daniels£5.75
50ml Read More
Jameson Bacardi£5.00
50ml Read More
Smirnoff Black Label Gin Gordon’s£5.00
50ml Read More
Vecchia Romagna£5.00
50ml Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Soft Drinks/Juice
Juice
Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks
Aranciata San Pellegrino£2.25
Sparkling orange drink Read More
Chinotto San Pellegrino£2.25
Bitter sweet sparkling citrus drink Read More
Coca Cola£1.65
Diet Coke£1.65
Limonata San Pellegrino
Rich sparkling lemon drink Read More
Natural Mineral Water£1.95
500ml ‘Monteforte’ sparkling or still Read More
Tonic Water / Soda Water£1.45
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018
Tea/Coffee
Tea and Coffee
Tea/Coffee
Americano£2.00
Espresso in a large cup with added hot water Read More
Cafe Latte£2.45
More milk than coffee Read More
Cappuccino£2.45
Coffee with hot milk and froth Read More
Espresso£1.75
Single short espresso Read More
Espresso Corretto£3.00
Espresso with a dash of grappa or cognac Read More
Espresso Doppio£3.25
Double espresso Read More
Espresso Macchiato£1.95
Espresso with a dash of cold milk Read More
Hot Chocolate£2.25
Creamy cocoa made with milk Read More
Irish Coffee£6.00
With any liqueur of your choice Read More
Teapot£1.75
Breakfast tea, earl grey, lemon scented or green tea Read More
Menu Last Updated: February 23, 2018