Welcome
Gusto cafe and restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant. The menu changes regularly, and the quality of the food is always excellent. Populated by regulars who have discovered this gem in the heart of Dublin, the food and value is phenomenal. One of Paolo Tullio’s favourites, and a hangout for Dublin’s Italian community in search of a taste of home
menus
The menu features authentic Italian pastas and risottos, all freshly made daily. The desserts are all homemade and the canola especially is to die for. A short but well chosen wine list is available, and Gusto also do outside catering for your events are home or business.
"cream of the crop"
menus
Lunch +
Starter
Zuppa del giorno
Ask your server about the soup of the day. Served with white bread 4.90 Served with homemade garlic focaccia bread 6.00 ( milk on the bread and gluten)
Polpette Sorrentina 7.50 Homemade meatballs in a red sauce, topped off with melted pasteurised mozzarella. Served with house organic bread(dairy and gluten on the bread)
Bruschetta 7.50 Toasted bread, chopped tomato, melted pasteurised mozzarella and a drizzle of basil oil(dairy and gluten)
Antipasto Tradizionale 8.50 Cured Italian meats (parma ham, salami Napoli, spicy Italian salami, capocollo), marinated black olives, Peccorino cheese. Served with house organic bread.(dairy and gluten)
Salads
Insalata Caprese 7.50 Pasteurised Italian mozzarella, fresh tomato and a drizzle of basil oil. ( DAIRY)
Insalata Gioisa 8.50 Mixed leaves, homemade house organic croutons, beetroot, nuts, goat’s cheese and a drizzle of Italian dressing.(dairy- fetta cheese and nuts – wallnuts gluten)
Insalata di Cesare 9.80 Romaine lettuce, strips of marinated chicken breast, croutons and Caesar dressing.( guten, egg and dairy)
Panini
Served with a side of soup, salad or chips for 9.00. Ciabatta Caprese Ciabatta bread, fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil oil. ( gluten and dairy)
Ciabatta Contadina Sautéed seasonable vegetables (mushroom, courgette, mixed peppers, red onion) topped off with mozzarella cheese. (dairy and gluten)
Focaccia di Pollo Focaccia bread, chicken breast, bacon, mozzarella and tomato relish. ( gluten and dairy)
Pasta
Any pasta dish marked 9.00 can be ordered with a side of garlic bread 10.00.
Pennette alla Arrabiata 9.00 Penne in a spicy red sauce. (gluten)
Fusilli Vegetariani 9.00 Fusilli with courgettes, mushrooms, red onion, mixed peppers in a choice of spicy or mild red sauce.( gluten)
Fusilli Bolognese 9.00 Fusilli in a homemade Bolognese ragu’ ( gluten and celery)
Spaghetti alla nuova Carbonara 10.00 Spaghetti with pancetta in a creamy white wine sauce ( dairy)
Pennette Saporite 11.50 Penne with prawns, shallots and courgettes in a creamy saffron infused white wine sauce.(gluten, dairy, crustaceans)
Fusilli Dolomiti 12.00 Fusilli with pancetta and mushroom in a creamy white wine sauce with a touch of sweet Italian Gorgonzola.( Gluten and dairy)
Main Course
Pollo ai Funghi 13.00 Grilled free range chicken breast in a Pinot Grigio and mushroom white sauce. Served with a side of chips or a side salad. ( dairy)
Merluzzo alla Pizzaiola 13.50 Fresh cod and cherry tomato in an Italian herb infused Pinot Grigio sauce. Served with a side of chips or a side salad.( crustaceous)
Contorni Homemade organic white bread 2.00 Gluten and dairy free bread 2.00 Chips 2.50 Potatoes of the day 2.50 Focaccia garlic bread 3.50 Mixed side salad
Drinks +
Red Wine
Barone - Ricasoli Chianti del Barone 32.00
Brilliant ruby red with purplish tinges. Highly aromatic with notes of cherry, blackberry, violet and sweet tobacco. Pleasant and fresh palate with evident hints of ripe red fruit. Spicy tones in the finish.
Zaccagnini Kasaura Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 28.40
Intense ruby red colour with violet nuances; intense, characteristic bouquet of the primary grape aromas.
Masseria del Fauno Nero D’Avola atual preco 28.50
A deep red violet colour with purple edges. Characteristic bouquet of red berries and spices. Taste, sweet, fruity and spicy with intense flavours leading to a soft supple finish.
Condici Primitivo Pugli IGT 29.90
The is Primitivo/ Merlot is barrel aged for 6 months in French and American Oak barrels. It has an intense ruby red colour. This wine has flavours of ripe red fruit, spicy notes of pepper, vanilla and soft tannins in a big structure.
Codici Negroamaro Puglia IGT 28.50
Ruby intense red colour with intense spicy hints and touch of ripe fruits. The taste is harmonious, persistent and rounded.
Red wine of the week 25.50
Ask your server
White wines
Wine of the week 25.50
Ask your server about the wine available
De Paolo Pinot grigio preco do Pinot Grigio 30.00
Straw yellow with copper reflections, fine, delicate, light and spicy. Fresh, full bodied, pleasant, with just the right tannic content.
Frascati Superiore Lazio 29.90
The bouquet is fresh and elegant. Clean on the palate, structured and harmounious with a well- balanced acidity that gives freshness.
Sachetto Prosecco Colli Trevigiani preco atual do prosecco
Intense fragrance of fruit with a peach, pear, banana and apple-like scent, a blend of citrus and floral sensations and a hint of acacia and wisteria. Mellow and full bodied, yet dry thanks to its refreshing character.
Beer
Peroni beer 6.50
Guinness 7.80
Dinner +
Antipasto
Girello di Manzo 10.5 Thinly sliced, slow cooked beef Girello served with rocket and a delicate tuna dressing. *GF/NF(dairy and egg)
Sformatino 8.80 Homemade flan with ricotta and spinach, in a Pinot Grigio creamy sauce and a touch of Gorgonzola and sprinkled nuts. *GF//V (nuts- wallnuts and dairy)
Il Tagliere di Salumi 10.80 Cured Italian meats (Parma ham, Calabra, Capocollo, Salame picante, Italian Salami) served with Pecorino cheese, marinated olives and toasted house bread. *GF/NF/( dairy and gluten on the bread)
Il Bruschettone 8.90 Toasted bread with chopped tomatoes, pasteurised mozzarella cheese and basil dressing. ( gluten and dairy)
Melanzane alla Parmigiana 8.90 Slices of organic aubergine baked with homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs. Topped off with the house basil dressing. *NF/V ( egg, gluten and dairy)
Gamberi Caprese 11.5 King prawns in Frascati wine with Italian herbs and confit cherry tomato. Topped with mozzarella. *GF/NF ( dairy, and crustaceans- prawns, dairy)
Insalate Caprese Salad 9.50 Fresh pasteurised Italian Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil dressing. *GF/NF/V ( dairy)
Insalata di Cesare 11.9 Romaine lettuce, home-marinated free-range chicken breast slices, croutons and homemade Caesar Dressing. Topped off with black pepper and parmesan. *GF/NF( gluten, dairy, milk and egg)
Insalata Gioiosa 10.5 Seasonal mix of leaves, beet root, crispy bacon, feta cheese, house croutons and nuts. *GF ( ( dairy and gluten)
Italian Pasta Gnocchetti Sardi 16.95 Homemade saffron Gnocchetti Sardi in prawns, Pancetta and courgettes in Italian herbs, cherry tomato and Frascati white wine. *GF/NF/DF( gluten and crustaceans)
Ravioli della Casa 17.95 Ask your server about the ravioli of the day.]( egg, gluten and milk)
Cannelloni 13.00 Homemade cannelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach. *NF/V ( gluten, egg and dairy)
Lasagna 13.90 Homemade lasagna You know the drill. *NF( gluten, dairy, celery and egg) Tagliatella al Ragu’ con Funghi 14.90 Mix of Italian mushrooms ,pancetta, Granatello Wine. *GF/NF( celery, eggs gluten)
Pennette Salmone e Spinaci 14.90 Smoked salmon, fresh spinach in a fragrant Vodka cream sauce. *GF/NF ( fish, dairy and gluten)
Main Course
La Bistecca al Pepe Nero 18.95 8oz striploin steak in homemade black pepper sauce. *GF/DF/NF ( dairy)
Petto di Anatra al Balsamico Ridotto 20.50 Pan-fried duck breast in a reduced Balsamic vinegar sauce. *GF/DF/NF
Filetto di Maiale ai Tre Pepi 17.95 Pork filet in delicious crust of pink and black pepper, topped off with pistachio, in a reduced Chianti sauce. *GF/DF( nuts- pistacchio, dairy.)
Petto di Pollo Ripieno 16.95 Chicken breast stuffed with Italian sausage served in a creamy Pinot Grigio and mushroom sauce. *GF/NF ( cellery and dairy)
Merluzzo All’Amiraglia 17.70 Pan-fried fresh cod and king prawns in a cherry tomato, Italian herb and white wine sauce. *GF/NF/DF ( fish and crustaceans)
Note: The dishes marked as *Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Nut Free/Vegetarian can be made available without the key allergens upon request. Please inform your server about any food allergies.
Side orders 3.50
Available gluten, dairy and nut free.
Garlic Bread / Thickly cut chips / Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary / Sautéed
Early Bird +
Antipasti - Starter
Caprese Salad *GF/NF/V
Fresh pasteurised Italian Mozzarella, markettomatoes, with basil dressing.Il Bruschettone *GF/NF/V
Toasted bread with chopped tomatoes, pasteurized mozzarella and basil dressing.Zuppa del Giorno *GF/DF/NF/V
Soup of the day. Served with fresh organic in house made, white bread.Crostini alla Toscana *GF/NF
In house made, toasted bread with a warm homemade and creamy chicken pate.Main Course
Timballo di Ragout Toscano *GF/NF
Baked pasta made with in house Tuscan Bolognese Sauce with mushrooms, topped with melted pasteurized mozzarella.Tagliatelle Vegetariane *GF/DF/NF/V
Market sourced vegetables (mushroom, red onion, mix peppers, courgettes) in a Pinot Grigio cream sauceMerluzzo alla Pizzaiola *GF/DF/NF
Cod cooked in a light tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and oregano. Served with potatoes of the day, French fries or side mixed salad.Pollo ai Funghi *GF/NF/DF
In house marinated chicken breast served in a mushroom and Frascati Cream Sauce. Served with potatoes, French fries or mixed salad.Dessert
Bread and Butter Pudding
Traditional Irish dessert served with a caramel crust and a scoop of ice cream.Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert of layered sweet mascarpone cream and savoiardi dipped in espresso coffee. Sprinkled with chocolate shavings. Timballo di Ragout Toscano *GF/NFTart alla frutta
Seasonal fruit tart served with cream, ice cream.Cioccolatissimo ( extra €1)
Gluten free cake and warm chocolate melted on the heart, served with cream and ice cream.Zuppa Inglese (liquor inside)
Gluten free Chantilly cream, biscuit and Alkermes chocolate, sprinkled with chocolate shavings.2 COURSES: €19.90
3 COURSES: €22.90
Note: The dishes marked as *Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Nut Free/Vegetarian can be made available without the key allergens upon request. Please inform your server about any food allergies.
Tasting +
€60 per person , no sharing menu. This is a sample menu, the menu changes regularly.
Antipasti tradizionali
Selection of Italian Dry cured meat , garlic bread and bruschetta with toasted bread, chopped tomatoes, pasteurized mozzarella melted and basil dressing.
Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinachi
Homemade cannelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach.
Pollo Ripieno
Chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach and carrot in Pinot Grigio and mushroom creamy sauce.
Mille foglie di Terra & Mare
Pan Fried cod in traditional “mille foglie”style alternate with vegetables and roasted potatoes.
I tre Gusti
Selection of three petit desserts.
One free House Wine Glass each
Note: Please inform your server about any food allergies or any diet requirements.
Christmas +
Coming soon.
First, my email inbox gets filled with press releases telling me when a restaurant has opened; and second, I get emails from kind readers who tell me about what they experienced in restaurants. But this week I put my doubts aside and went for lunch there with Gerard Carthy of Taste of Ireland [...] Of the two kinds of emails, I'm more inclined to believe the ones from readers, who aren't being paid to plug the restaurants. I've been getting emails from a few Italian readers telling me I should try Terrazzo Italia in the Powerscourt Town Centre. All of the emails assured me it was a truly authentic experience.
You probably know I'm doubtful when I hear the word "authentic" when it comes to Italian restaurants because years of experience have taught me to expect anything but authenticity.
We were staying at the nearby Ashling Hotel and were looking for someplace for dinner. Gusto was just a few minutes walk from the hotel. We walked in and were enveloped by wonderful aromas. We were greeted warmly and shown a table near the pastry case. We shared a brushetta appetizer which was very tasty despite the fact that the tomatoes were not ripe out of the garden. I had mushroom ravioli in a light sauce. They were obviously hand made. My sister had the cannelloni. They were filled with spinach and cheese. They were enrobed in a light tomato sauce. We each had a glass of wine. Our server was always checking up on us. The chef even came out to our table to say hello. This seemed like a neighborhood place. Our server seemed to know quite a few of the diners. We were very disappointed when we went back on a Monday and Gusto wasn't open.
Authentic cooking and welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely go again. Want something not on the menu? If they have the ingredients they will make it for you!
Well look what we found, an excellent little Italian restaurant in Park Gate St. !
Great menu and wine list, service very attentive and the food was real Italian cooked by someone who obviously loves their profession. Little Carrot & Parsnip Soup with Green Pesto Oil amuse-bouche - very tasty. My Ravioli was delicious, my wife's Gnocchi looked terrific - Rosemary Potatoes and Garlic Bread on the side - very yummy. One beer, one Glass of Wine - €54 which in my book is great value. Will be back and I recommend you dear reader try Gusto too...
I was there with some friends...we ordered pizza and was absolutely tasty and not expensive.The staff was nice with us and quickly...AMAZING for a busy restaurant!We will return!I recommend this place
hours
Wednesday to Friday Lunch 12 - 3pm. Dinner 6 - 10pm
bookings
Gusto
Gusto Restaurant and Café
26 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8
Ph 01 538 6036
Mobile 087 1048642