Italian crusty bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella.
Insalata Mista o Verde (v) £3.95
Mixed of green salad.
Insalata Tricolore (v) £5.85
Tomato, mozzarella and avocado.
Insalata Cesare £5.75
Romana lettuce, bacon and croutons in a Caesar dressing.
Funghi Ripieni (v) £5.60
Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, bread crumbs and garlic.
Polpette di Mozzarella (v) £5.85
Mozzarella balls coated in seasoned bread crumbs and deep fried served with a Napolitana sauce.
Gamberetti £6.75
Prawns, chilli, garlic in a Napolitana sauce.
Cozze Fresche £6.25
Fresh mussels cooked in white wine and tomato.
Calamari Fritti £5.95
Fresh deep fried squid rings.
Proscuitto e Melone £5.95
Parma ham and melon.
Insalata di Avocado con Salmone £6.90
Avocado, smoked salmon and prawn salad.
Insalata di Rucola (v) £4.95
Rocket and parmesan shaving salad.
Pasta & Risotto
Penne Arrabiata (v) £7.95
Tomato sauce, garlic, chilli, white wine and lots of herbs.
Penne Alla Rustica (v) £8.50
Sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, onion, Tabasco in a white wine cream and tomato sauce.
Penne Tutto Bambino (v) £8.95
Cherry tomatoes, olives, onions and baby mozzarella tossed in at the last moment.
Penne con Salsiccia Piccante £9.50
Italian spicy sausage, peppers, zucchini and onions in a tomato sauce
Penne al Tonno £9.50
Tuna fish, grated carrots, onion and garlic in a tomato and cream sauce.
Penne Salmone Alla Toscana £9.95
Salmon, zucchini, onion, in a cream and tomato sauce.
Penne alla Marinara £9.95
Seafood cooked in a white wine and tomato sauce.
Fettuccine Ai Spinaci (v) £8.75
Spinach, mushrooms, garlic and parmesan in a cream sauce.
Fetticine con Gamberetti £9.95
Prawns, peppers, onion, garlic, chilli and white wine in a tomato sauce.
Fettuccine al Pollo £9.95
Chicken, mushrooms, mixed peppers, hint of garlic in a cream sauce.
Spaghetti Napolitana (v) £7.95
Tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and oregano.
Spaghetti Bolognese £8.65
Minced beef, onion, garlic and carrots in a Napolitana sauce.
Spaghetti Con Polpette di Carne £9.45
Meat balls made with beef, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, cooked in a Napolitana sauce.
Risotto con Pollo £9.65
Italian rice with chicken, mushrooms, onion, mixed peppers and a touch of cream.
Risotto con Pancetta £9.55
Italian rice, bacon, mushrooms, onion and garlic.
Risotto alla Marinara £9.95
Italian rice, seafood, onion, olives, garlic and tomato sauce.
Tortelloni Ricotta & Spinach (v) £9.75
Ricotta and spinach tortelloni with fried sage and pine nuts served in a Napolitana sauce and a touch of cream.
Ravioli Ricotta & Spinach (v) £9.75
Ricotta and spinach ravioli with fried sage and served in a Napolitana sauce and a touch of cream.
Children's Pasta & Risotto
Penne alla Marinara £7.95
Seafood cooked in a white wine and tomato sauce.
Pizza
Margherita (v) £7.75
Tomato and mozzarella.
Funghi (v) £8.25
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh mushrooms.
Al Prosciutto £8.50
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, fresh mushrooms and olives.
Quattro Formaggi (v) £8.50
Tomato and four different cheeses.
Amore (v) £8.50
Tomato, peppers, artichoke, onion, mozzarella and garlic.
Fiorentina (v) £8.75
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg, olives and garlic.
Pancetta e Spinaci £8.75
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, bacon, parmesan, olives and garlic.
Pomodori Secchi (v) £8.75
Tomato, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, olives, onion and garlic.
Mamma Gusto (v) £8.75
Tomato, mozzarella, roasted peppers, sliced tomatoes, onion and chilli.
Capricciosa £9.75
Ham, roasted peppers, egg, white anchovies, olives, capers, mozzarella and tomato.
Salsiccia £9.50
Tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni.
Salsiccia Piccante £9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni and hot green peppers.
Ricco Ricetta £9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, anchovy, olives and capers.
Tonno Cipolla £9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, anchovies, olives, onion and capers.
Siciliana £9.75
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, ham, artichokes, olives and garlic.
Quattro Stagioni £9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh mushrooms, pepperoni, anchovy, olives and capers.
Marinara £8.95
Tomato, garlic, anchovies, mix seafood and olives (no cheese).
Bambino (v) £8.95
Tomato, cheese, aubergine, mix pepper and garlic.
Lauren £8.95
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, egg and green olives.
Ann Amore £8.95
Tomato, mozzarella, ham and pineapple.
Alla Romana £8.95
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, chillies, mix peppers and garlic.
Parma £9.95
Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham and rocket.
Specialita Della Casa
Il Gusto Chicken Breast Fillet £15.95
Chicken fillet stuffed with mozzarella and fresh basil, served with a special cream sauce and fresh pineapple.
Mixed Grill Il Gusto £16.95
Marinated pieces of mixed meat (lamb, chicken and beef) skewered and char-grilled with mixed peppers.
Agnello al Forno £16.95
Shank of lamb in a rosemary and red wine sauce.
Entrecote al Pepe Verde £17.50
Grilled sirloin steak in a green peppercorn brandy and cream.
Scaloppa di Vitello ai Gamberetti £17.50
Escalope of veal with asparagus and prawns cream and white wine.
Salmone al Tegame £15.95
Pan-fried salmon fillet in a sauce of garlic, chilli, tomato, cream and wine.
Sardine Fritte al Italiana £15.85
Sardines pan fried in garlic, parsley, oregano, white wine and lemon juice.
Branzino di Mare £16.95
Fillets of seabass with cherry tomato and herb sauce.
Pesce Spada £16.95
Char-grilled sword-fish steak marinated in olive oil, lime juice and oregano.
Al Forno
Lasagne £8.95
Layers of pasta with Bolognese sauce, béchamel, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Polpette di Carne £8.95
Italian meat balls baked in the oven in a tomato sauce with mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with garlic bread.
Cannelloni (v) £8.75
Pasta filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, béchamel, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Vegetarian Il Gusto (v) £9.90
Layers of aubergine, courgettes, potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with béchamel sauce and baked in the oven.
Lamb Il Gusto £16.85
Lamb slowly cooked in the oven with feta cheese, mushrooms, red wine and herbs.
Insalata
Il Gusto Salad £9.75
Mixed salad with chicken breast fillet and dressing on the side.
Insalata Niçoise £9.95
Tuna, anchovies, capers, free range egg and olives on a bed of mixed leaves served with dough balls.
Soft Drinks
Coke £3.25
Diet Coke £3.25
Sprite £3.25
Fanta £3.25
Sparkling Water £2.85
Still Water £2.85
White Wine
House White £14.95
Dry white. This is a smooth, crisp and appley wine. Consistent and versatile great for any occasion.
Cavatina Soave DOC, Italy £14.95
With excellent depth and minerality on the finish, this Soave DOC is an exceptionally elegant Italian white wine. Crisp, dry and aromatic it has a floral nose with flavours of peaches and toasted almonds.
Cape Spring Chenin Blanc, South Africa £17.95
A very aromatic white wine, with nose of exotic fruit and white pears. Feels wellrounded in the mouth. Fairly creamy and smooth, with lingering aromas, sweet and mellow, very harmonious.
Gabbia d oro Frascati, Italy £17.95
Fresh green apples with notably floral tones, with a light yet concentrated intensity on the palate. Dry and soft with fruity notes, perfect as an aperitif.
Galadino Orvieto Classico, Italy £17.75
This superb white has aromas of creamy cashew nuts and orchard fruits together with flavours of ripe apple, lemons and peaches.
Pitau Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand £17.95
A delightful Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and passion fruit, wonderfully balanced with crisp tropical flavours and hints of citrus.
La Villa Nanni Pinot Grigio, Italy £17.95
It has an intense straw colour and an ample, lasting fruity bouquet. The palate is crisp, dry, soft and well balanced, due to its’ full body.
Red Wine
House Red £14.95
A hearty medium dry red bursting with lots of plumy fruits and southern warmth. Mellow and well rounded finish.
Castel Torre Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo DOC, Italy £16.95
A really delicious velvety smooth red wine made from the Montepulciano grape variety in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. Deeply coloured this is a wonderfully fruity fragrant red.
Babington Brook Shiraz, Australia £17.95
Deep ruby colour with rich berry fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is rich and full with spicy notes.
Cavatina Merlot, Italy £17.95
This is a medium- bodied wine with fresh red berry fruit flavours. Smooth and mouth- watering with a clean lingering finish.
Lyngrove Pinotage, South Africa £17.75
Bright plum colour. Aromas of blueberries on the nose with hints of mint and bitter chocolate. Good acidity, full body and silky tannins with well integrated oak.
Chianti Classico, Italy £19.95
Complex bouquet of fragrant ripe grapes, violets and irises with hints of fruits of the forest and vanilla. An elegant, lingering aftertaste of raspberries and almonds.
Ricossa Barolo,italy £55.95
Barolo is one of the great wines of Piedmont, a wine which commands respect.
Rose Wine
Canyon Road White Zinfandel, USA £17.95
This refreshing wine is perfectly light and fruity. It has flavours of jammy strawberry and hints of watermelon.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Paul Langier Brut NV, France £45.95
An outstanding Cuvée blended from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes.
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, France £69.95
A fresh crisp palate reveals white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, white peach), citrus fruits (lemon), floral notes (lime blossom) and elegant hints of brioche and fresh nuts.
Prosecco Spumante, Italy £24.95
This elegant Prosecco Spumante has delicate lemon fruit notes and a refreshingly lively style. Made in the North East of Italy, this delicious Prosecco is a classic sparkling wine for any celebration.
Combo Platter-With Meat ~honey BBQ ribs, fire roasted chilli wings, ciabattina garlic bread, corn on the cob, Mexican chicken breast skewers, beef chilli & Mexican Rib-eye steak skewers £19.95
Pollo a la Mexicana ~sauteed chicken breast with diced onions, pablano peppers & cilantro in a chipotle, melted manchego cheese & roasted tomao salsa. served with mexi rice & ensalada de frijoles. £13.95
Camarones con Ajo y Mantequilla ~king prawns pan fried in nahabero chilli garlic butter with cilantro, wild mushrooms & fresh lime. served with ciabattina garlic bread. £6.95
Cajun Onion Rings ~cajun seasoned onion rings, coated with breadcrumbs, deep fried & served with sour cream £3.95
16oz T-Bone ~flame grilled to your preference & served with pineapple, coleslaw, ensalada de frijolrs, house fries & Creole mustard dip. £16.95
Calamares con Aceite de Oliva ~baby squid chargrilled then tossed in olive oil with garlic, pasilla chillies, fresh lime & cilantro. served with ciabattina garlic bread. £6.95