Gusto Italian Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gusto Italian, a gem nestled in the Edward Pavilion on Liverpool's historic docks. Here, Italian cuisine springs to life with an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, as celebrated by patrons like Rich and Yarys.
As you step inside, the charming decor and serene views of the water set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The menu boasts iconic dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds, from creamy Carbonara to flavorful Risotto and rich, meaty Lasagna. For a robust appetizer, the arancini with saffron aioli captivates with its bold flavors.
Moreover, you can indulge in dessert theatrics with fresh, house-made Tiramisu—a delight to finish your meal. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual night out, Gusto Italian promises a warm ambiance and delicious food that beckons you to return.
FOOD - A la carte - BREAD & NIBBLES
FRESH BAKED GARLIC PIZZA BREAD
MARINATED OLIVES
VGA in chilli, garlic, parsley and olive oil, served with breadsticks 173kcal
BRUSCHETTA
RGA with heritage tomatoes, basil and garlic, finished with extra virgin olive oil 328kcal
WARM ROSEMARY FOCACCIA BREAD
RGA with olive oil and balsamic 637kcal
HOUMOUS
served with crispy music bread, and pumpkin seeds 581kcal
Gusto Loves GUSTO DOUGH PETALSTM
Gusto Loves ANTIPASTI SHARING BOARD
RGA with lightly smoked speck ham, prosciutto ham, creamy burrata, goat’s cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, focaccia bread and chargrilled courgettes. Perfect for two to share 542kcal per portion
TOMATO PANZANELLA
crispy gnocchi, anchovies, olives, capers and red onion on a bed of heritage tomatoes 351kcal
KING PRAWNS & PICKLED FENNEL
RG pan-fried with tomato, capers, and chilli oil 340kcal
CRISPY LEMON & PEPPER CALAMARI*
in a light and golden crispy tempura batter, with lemon mayonnaise 535kcal
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
with balsamic onions and toasted sourdough bread 240kcal
BURRATA
RG N served on watermelon tartare with toasted walnuts and mint 430kcal
PAN-SEARED KING SCALLOPS
RG with crispy pancetta, pea puree, mint, chilli oil and pork crumb 316kcal
SLOW-COOKED MEATBALLS
RGA in a rich tomato sauce with focaccia bread
FOOD - A la carte - TO START & SHARE
FOOD - A la carte - PASTA & RISOTTO
BUCATINI CARBONARA
with cream, pancetta, parsley and black pepper
FETTUCCINE RAGU
with our slow-cooked three-meat ragu
KING PRAWN BUCATINI
in a sweet chilli tomato sauce with fresh lemon and rocket
PROSECCO RISOTTO
RG Main a vibrant risotto enriched with saffron, topped with shaved asparagus and lemon Main 699kcal
Gusto Loves SCALLOP & PRAWN RAVIOLI
in a rich lobster bisque, with samphire and cherry tomatoes 472kcal Main
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM FETTUCCINE
with oyster, chestnut & button mushrooms and tarragon
THREE-MEAT LASAGNE
made with our three-meat ragu, and finished in the pizza oven 754kcal Main
RIGATONI ARRABBIATA
with tomato, red chilli and fresh basil
CRAB FETTUCCINE
in a rich lobster bisque, finished with butter, dill and red chilli 680kcal Main
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE & TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
with sauteed wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and spring onion 567kcal Main
PAN-FRIED FILLET OF SEA BASS
RG with spring greens, chillies, potato gratin and a tomato and balsamic dressing (choose 1 or 2 fillets)
Gusto Loves HONEY-GLAZED DUCK & BALSAMIC
RGA inspired by our trip to Modena. Served with 12-year-aged IGP balsamic, red wine jus, spring greens and creamy mash 1117kcal
GUSTO’S CLASSIC BURGER
British chuck burger with caramelised onion, pecorino cheese, tomato, lettuce, relish and gherkin. With skin-on fries* 1209kcal, or a house salad 824kcal
WHOLE SEA BREAM
(for two people) RG served on the bone on a bed of green beans, tenderstem broccoli, kale, soya beans, roast potatoes, chicory and samphire 945kcal per portion
HONEY, LEMON AND THYME CHICKEN
N marinated chicken breast, pan roasted and served with charred spring vegetables and romesco sauce 986kcal
PAN-SEARED SALMON FILLET
RG watch our subtle applewood smoking process happen at your table. Served with garlic and sage roast potatoes, green beans and soya beans topped with salsa verde 738kcal
D.O.P SAN MARZANO TOMATO ORZOTTO
cooked spelt topped with beetroot, vegetables, crispy cavolo nero* and sweet potato crisps* 474kcal
GUSTO’S VEGAN BURGER
VG N plant-based burger with homemade Romesco mayonnaise and vegan mozzarella. With skin-on fries* 1361kcal, or a house salad 977kcal
SEARED LEMON & PEPPER TUNA
N with tomatoes, red pepper, soya bean salsa, and Romesco sauce 774kcal
FOOD - A la carte - MEAT, FISH & VEGAN
FOOD - A la carte - STEAKS
450g CHATEAUBRIAND
(for two people) with our cacio e pepe butter, creamy truffle mash, tenderstem broccoli, spring greens, green beans and chillies 923kcal per portion recommended to be cooked medium rare... ask your server to upgrade to our Steak Experience...
200g FILLET
with our cacio e pepe butter, wild mushrooms, potato gratin, caramelised onion puree and crispy cavolo nero* 904kcal recommended to be cooked medium rare...
8oz RIB-EYE
RGA topped with cacio e pepe butter and served with a crispy beef croquette, saffron aioli and skin-on fries* 1583kcal recommended to be cooked medium...
REDEFINE FLANK STEAK
plant-based steak, caramelised onion puree, garlic roast potatoes, blanched greens, finished with chive oil and salsa verde 780kcal
MARGHERITA
D.O.P San Marzano tomato and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 881kcal
PEPPERONI SALSICCIA
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, pepperoni salsiccia and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 999kcal
GRIFFINO
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, roast chicken, pepperoni salsiccia, sliced red chilli, roasted onion, and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 1041kcal
CARNIVORO
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, 3-meat ragu, spicy Italian sausage, slow-cooked pork, pepperoni salsiccia, prosciutto ham, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, and caramelised onion 1454kcal
Gusto Loves 'NDUJA & MASCARPONE
white garlic base with 'nduja and mascarpone, drizzled with honey 1815kcal
CAPRINO
V N D.O.P San Marzano tomato, goat's cheese, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, sweet onions, pesto, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, and rocket 1059kcal
VEGANO ROSSO
with garlic, vegan 'nduja, peppers, chilli, vegan mozzarella, tomatoes and red onion 1295kcal
TRUFFLE BIANCO
white base with truffle paste, portobello mushrooms and Fior Di Latte mozzarella topped with rocket and Gran Moravia cheese 1137kcal
FOOD - A la carte - SOURDOUGH PIZZAS
FOOD - A la carte - SALADS
ROMESCO CHICKEN SALAD
N ith goat’s cheese, red peppers, and 12-year-aged IGP balsamic
CAESAR SALAD
fresh romaine lettuce, white anchovies, shaved Gran Moravia cheese, and crispy polenta* croutons
ROAST VEGETABLE SALAD
N with beetroot, red onion, quinoa, walnuts, chickpeas, soya beans, spelt, pumpkin seeds, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, and sweet potato crisps* 833kcal Main
ITALIAN FRIED COURGETTES*
176kcal
ROASTED CARROTS
RG cooked in beef fat and topped with spiced pumpkin seeds 267kcal
CREAMY MASH
RG 328kcal
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
RG N with chilli and almonds 105kcal
POLENTA CHIPS*
with truffle aioli and grated pecorino 476kcal
HOUSE SALAD
RG 82kcal
GARLIC & SAGE ROAST POTATOES
RG 202kcal
CHARRED HISPI CABBAGE
topped with potato puffs and crispy shallots 187kcal
MAGIC BREAKFAST
at this time?! Our ‘invisible’ side. All money is donated to charity Magic Breakfast providing breakfasts for UK children at risk of hunger
FOOD - A la carte - SIDES
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - BREAD & NIBBLES
FRESH BAKED GARLIC PIZZA BREAD
MARINATED OLIVES
VGA in chilli, garlic, parsley and olive oil, served with breadsticks 173kcal
BRUSCHETTA
RGA with heritage tomatoes, basil and garlic, finished with extra virgin olive oil 328kcal
WARM ROSEMARY FOCACCIA BREAD
RGA with olive oil and balsamic 637kcal
HOUMOUS
served with crispy music bread, and pumpkin seeds 581kcal
Gusto Loves GUSTO DOUGH PETALSTM
TOMATO PANZANELLA
crispy gnocchi, anchovies, olives, capers and red onion on a bed of heritage tomatoes 351kcal
KING PRAWNS & PICKLED FENNEL
RG pan-fried with tomato, capers, and chilli oil 340kcal
CRISPY LEMON & PEPPER CALAMARI*
in a light and golden crispy tempura batter, with lemon mayonnaise 535kcal
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
with balsamic onions and toasted sourdough bread 240kcal
BURRATA
RG N served on watermelon tartare with toasted walnuts and mint 430kcal
PAN-SEARED KING SCALLOPS
RG with crispy pancetta, pea puree, mint, chilli oil and pork crumb 316kcal
SLOW-COOKED MEATBALLS
RGA in a rich tomato sauce with focaccia bread
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - TO START
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - PASTA & RISOTTO
BUCATINI CARBONARA
with cream, pancetta, parsley and black pepper
FETTUCCINE RAGU
with our slow-cooked three-meat ragu
KING PRAWN BUCATINI
in a sweet chilli tomato sauce with fresh lemon and rocket
PROSECCO RISOTTO
RG Main a vibrant risotto enriched with saffron, topped with shaved asparagus and lemon Main 699kcal
Gusto Loves SCALLOP & PRAWN RAVIOLI
in a rich lobster bisque, with samphire and cherry tomatoes 472kcal Main
TRUFFLED MUSHROOM FETTUCCINE
with oyster, chestnut & button mushrooms and tarragon
THREE-MEAT LASAGNE
made with our three-meat ragu, and finished in the pizza oven 754kcal Main
RIGATONI ARRABBIATA
with tomato, red chilli and fresh basil
CRAB FETTUCCINE
in a rich lobster bisque, finished with butter, dill and red chilli 680kcal Main
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE & TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
with sauteed wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and spring onion 567kcal Main
PAN-FRIED FILLET OF SEA BASS
RG with spring greens, chillies, potato gratin and a tomato and balsamic dressing (choose 1 or 2 fillets)
HONEY-GLAZED DUCK & BALSAMIC
RGA inspired by our trip to Modena. Served with 12-year-aged IGP balsamic, red wine jus, spring greens and creamy mash 1117kcal
GUSTO’S CLASSIC BURGER
British chuck burger with caramelised onion, pecorino cheese, tomato, lettuce, relish and gherkin. With skin-on fries* 1209kcal, or a house salad 824kcal
REDEFINE FLANK STEAK
plant-based steak, caramelised onion puree, garlic roast potatoes, blanched greens, finished with chive oil and salsa verde 780kcal
200g FILLET STEAK
with our cacio e pepe butter, wild mushrooms, potato gratin, caramelised onion puree and crispy cavolo nero* 904kcal
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - MEAT, FISH & VEGAN
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - SOURDOUGH PIZZAS
MARGHERITA
D.O.P San Marzano tomato and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 881kcal
PEPPERONI SALSICCIA
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, pepperoni salsiccia and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 999kcal
GRIFFINO
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, roast chicken, pepperoni salsiccia, sliced red chilli, roasted onion, and Fior Di Latte mozzarella 1041kcal
CARNIVORO
D.O.P San Marzano tomato, 3-meat ragu, spicy Italian sausage, slow-cooked pork, pepperoni salsiccia, prosciutto ham, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, and caramelised onion 1454kcal
Gusto Loves 'NDUJA & MASCARPONE
white garlic base with 'nduja and mascarpone, drizzled with honey 1815kcal
CAPRINO
V N D.O.P San Marzano tomato, goat's cheese, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, sweet onions, pesto, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, and rocket 1059kcal
VEGANO ROSSO
with garlic, vegan 'nduja, peppers, chilli, vegan mozzarella, tomatoes and red onion 1295kcal
TRUFFLE BIANCO
white base with truffle paste, portobello mushrooms and Fior Di Latte mozzarella topped with rocket and Gran Moravia cheese 1137kcal
ROMESCO CHICKEN SALAD
N ith goat’s cheese, red peppers, and 12-year-aged IGP balsamic
CAESAR SALAD
fresh romaine lettuce, white anchovies, shaved Gran Moravia cheese, and crispy polenta* croutons
ROAST VEGETABLE SALAD
N with beetroot, red onion, quinoa, walnuts, chickpeas, soya beans, spelt, pumpkin seeds, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, and sweet potato crisps* 833kcal Main
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - SALADS
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - SIDES
ITALIAN FRIED COURGETTES*
176kcal
ROASTED CARROTS
RG cooked in beef fat and topped with spiced pumpkin seeds 267kcal
CREAMY MASH
RG 328kcal
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
RG N with chilli and almonds 105kcal
POLENTA CHIPS*
with truffle aioli and grated pecorino 476kcal
HOUSE SALAD
RG 82kcal
GARLIC & SAGE ROAST POTATOES
RG 202kcal
CHARRED HISPI CABBAGE
topped with potato puffs and crispy shallots 187kcal
THE SUNDAY SHARING ROAST
(for two people) a selection of a Sirloin of Beef, Roast Chicken, Porchetta-style Pork Belly, Crackling and our 3-meat ragu shepherd’s pie. Served with roasties, Yorkshire puddings, Chantenay carrots & parsnips, cauliflower ‘carbonara’ with cheese & pancetta, spring greens, braised red cabbage and a jug of gravy 1540kcal per portion
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - THE GUSTO ROASTS
FOOD - SUNDAY MENU - THE GUSTO ROASTS - KIDS ROASTS
ROAST BEEF
369kcal
PORK BELLY
566kcal
ROAST CHICKEN
354kcal
MUSHROOM PUDDING
903kcal
Full Breakfast
with smoked bacon, Cumberland sausage, baked beans, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and two fried eggs with toasted sourdough bloomer
Vegetarian Breakfast
vegetarian sausage, baked beans, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and two fried eggs, served with toasted sourdough bloomer
Vegan Breakfast
vegan sausage, sauteed mushroom, tomato, blanched greens and baked beans, served with toasted sourdough bloomer
Kid's Full Breakfast
sausage, bacon, choice of egg, beans, and toasted soldiers
Magic Breakfast
No one should have to skip breakfast. Order this ‘invisible’ side and all of the money will be donated to charity Magic Breakfast who provide breakfasts for schoolchildren at risk of hunger in the UK
Eggs Benedict
roasted ham, two poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
Eggs Royale
smoked salmon, two poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
Eggs Florentine
spinach, two poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
Smashed avocado toast
FOOD - Brunch - Mains
FOOD - Brunch - Cannoli
Cannoli
golden crispy tubes filled with sweetened ricotta and your choice of toppings (chocolate, pistachio or candied fruit)
Lunch
Monday to Friday
FOOD - LUNCH
FOOD - DESSERTS
Gusto Loves BISCOFF AND CHOCOLATE 12.95 DOUGH PETALS
(TO SHARE) a ‘twist’ on our signature Dough PetalsTM with real Italian gelato Madagascan vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. Perfect for two to share 707kcal per portion
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
with real Italian gelato Madagascan vanilla ice cream 479kcal
BOMBOLINI*
N lightly sweetened dough balls served with Chantilly cream, chocolate and Biscoff sauce and fruits of the forest sorbet 1075kcal
Gusto Loves TIRAMISU
a classic Italian dessert. The name literally means “pick me up” – try it and see! 506kcal
BISCOFF CHEESECAKE
N light and ‘creamy’ with a golden biscuit base 444kcal
CLASSIC AFFOGATO
RG with real Italian gelato Madagascan vanilla ice cream 117kcal, shot of espresso 3kcal and Disaronno
AMARETTO CREME BRULEE
RG served with fresh berries 254kcal
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI MOUSSE
whipped chocolate and coffee mousse with a ginger biscuit base topped with Chantilly cream 260kcal
WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
served with salted caramel gelato ice cream, and dark chocolate sauce 725kcal
RICOTTA AND LEMON TART
with rapsberry and Amarena cherries 348kcal
ITALIAN GELATO ICE CREAM
RG 338kcal choose three scoops from Madagascan vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, or strawberries & cream
SORBET
RG 201kcal choose three scoops from lemon, mandarin, and fruits of the forest
Coffee & Cannoli just
Golden crispy tubes filled with sweetened ricotta and your choice of topping: