Welcome to Il Gusto Italian restaurant in Halifax, serving a fantastic choice of traditional Italian food.
We have received rave reviews for our authentic Italian cuisine, excellent service and warm atmosphere.
Our wide range of freshly cooked meals are based on long established traditional Italian recipes brought up to date by the restaurant’s classically trained Chef, reflecting contemporary Italian cuisine.
Open for both lunches and dinner, please browse our menus - we look forward to seeing you soon.
Lunch Time Special
Any Pizza & Any Pasta from the main menu only
£4.95
Sample Lunch Menu
Served daily 11:30-2:30pm
All Sandwiches are served with Chiabatta Bread, Side Salad and Chips
Roast Vegetable & Goats Cheese
£3.95
Prawn, Sweet Chilli and Spring Onion £3.95
Parma Ham & Mozzarella £4.55
Roast Chicken, Bacon & Sweet Red Onion £3.95
Mozzarella, Pepperoni & Sweet Chilli £4.95
Rump Steak & Mozzarella Cheese £4.55
Brie, Roast Red Pepper & Basil £4.50
Italian meatballs, Mozzarella cheese £3.95
Antipasti Caldi / Hot Starter
Focaccia
Pizza Garlic bread (v)
£3.55
Pizza Garlic bread with Tomato
Pizza Garlic bread with Cheese
£3.75
Zuppa Del Giorno (v)
Soup of the Day
£3.25
Stracetti Di Pollo in Salsa Agrodolce
Breaded chicken in spicy barbecue sauce served with crisp lettuce leaves and sweet chilli dip
£5.50
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid served with garlic mayo
£6.25
Gamberoni Alla Aglio Olio Peperoncino
Butterfly king prawns in garlic oil, fresh chilli, white wine and lemon juice served with marinated fresh chopped tomatoes
£6.75
Mozzarella In Carroza (v)
Deep fried Mozzarella coated in bread crumbs. Served with tomato & basil salsa
£5.25
Funghi Con Aglio e Crema (v)
Button Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and chinzano
Wine in a cream sauce
Costine Di Maialle Cosa Nostra
Barbecued ribs baked with oriental spices
Melanzane Parmigiana (v)
Freshly sliced aubergine cooked in egg and baked with tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Antipasti Freddi / Cold Starter
Bruschetta Toscana (v)
Homemade Italian herb bread, flavoured with garlic, fresh tomato, red onion, oregano, virgin olive oil and parmesan shavings
£4.00
Cocktail Di Gamberetti
Baby prawns tossed in brandy marie rose sauce served on a bed of mixed salad
£5.95
Antipasto Misto
Traditionally cured thinly sliced meats, served with bruchetta, olives and mixed salad
£7.25
Involtini Di Salmone
Smoked salmon fillet with baby prawns mixed with cocktail sauce layered on a bed of rocket
£7.50
Insalata Il Gusto (v)
Fresh mozzarella cheese, rocket, sun dried tomato, cucumber, olives, oregano and basil oil
£5.75
Le Paste
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Just like mamma used to make
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with mixed seafood, a touch of garlic and white wine in a rich tomato sauce
£8.25
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with crispy pancetta, egg yolk and cream sauce
Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino (v)
Spaghetti simply with fresh chillies, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil
£5.99
Lasagne Al Forno
Layers of pasta, beef mince tomato and cheese sauce
£6.85
Canneloni Al Ragu
Past a tubes with beef ragu and tomato sauce
Canneloni Veg (v)
Pasta tubes filled with spinach, ricotta cheese and nutmeg with a touch of cream
£6.55
Penne Gusto
Tomato, smoked pancetta, green peas, mushroom served with a touch of cream
£6.95
Penne Arrabiata
Penne with spicy Italian sausage, chillies, red onion, garlic, tomato sauce finished with fresh herbs
Tagliatelle Barba Di Frate Con Pollo e Aspargi
Egg pasta with Italian chives sautéed with chicken, cream and asparagus
Penne Con Pollo
Penne sautéed with mushrooms, chicken, a touch of garlic, white wine and cream
£6.99
Tagliatelle Gusto
Ribbons of pasta with king prawns, salmon, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, garlic and a hint of chilli
£8.99
Le Pizza
Margarita (v)
Tomato and mozzarella
£5.55
Tonno
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, olives and onions
Vesuvio
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage and jalapeno peppers
Rustica (v)
Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, mushroom, onions and peppers
Zingara
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian ham, mushrooms and oregano
Hawaiian
Tomato, mozzarella, ham and pineapple
Marinara
Tomato, mozzarella, and mixed seafood
£8.50
Campagnola
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken and sweetcorn
Funghi (v)
Tomato, mozzarella and mushrooms
Il Gusto
Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket and parmesan shavings
£7.99
Pizza Altino
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni sausage, dolcelatte cheese, ham, olives and onions
Calzone Misto
Folded pizza filled with Italian meats, tomato and mozzarella
Calzone Veg (v)
Folded pizza filled with spinach, peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomato and mozzarella
£7.75
Specialita Dello Chef / Main Courses
Petto Di Pollo Alla Forestiera
Pan fried chicken breast served with garlic diced potatoes, bacon and caramelized shallots
£9.99
Petto Di Pollo Al Funghetto
Pan fried chicken breast in creamy mushrooms, white wine served with a touch of garlic and grain mustard
£9.95
Petto Di Pollo Alla Milanese
Chicken breast coated in bread crumbs, slow cooked in the oven and served on a bed of spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce
£10.95
Petto Di Pollo Alla Spagnola
Grilled chicken breast served with spinach, chorizo, roasted red onion, mixed peppers and cherry tomatoes
£10.75
Petto Di Pollo Vino Al Dolce
Chicken breast topped with mozzarella and parma ham topped with a delicious masarla sweet wine
Pollo Al Tricolore
Chargrilled chicken breast served with roasted mixed peppers topped with mozzarella and a cream pesto sauce
Pollo Alla Romana
Pan fried chicken breast cooked with a fresh chilli, pepperoni sausages and butterfly king prawns served with tomato sauce and a touch of cream
£11.25
Medaglioni
Beef Medallions in mustard brandy, onion, cream and mushroom sauce
£15.95
Bistecca Di Manzo
Rump steak layered on a bed of rocket salad served with a peppercorn sauce
Bistecca Altino
Sirloin steak cooked in a red wine sauce topped with gorgonzola cheese and parma ham
£14.95
Bistecca Alla Pizzaiola
Sirloin steak cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, capers and fresh basil
£13.95
Filetto Di Manzo
Fillet steak layed on a bed of rocket salad served with peppercorn sauce
Filleto Di Manzo
Fillet steak topped with goats cheese and caramalized onion
£16.95
All the Specialita Dello Chef (main courses) come with a choice of fresh vegetables or chips
Children’s Menu
Two Course Childs Meal
Any Pasta or Pizza or Chicken Nuggets and chips, both served with Ice cReam
Contorni / Side Dishes
Chips
£1.95
Sauteed Potatoes
£1.75
Mixed Salad
£2.00
Rocket Salad
£2.50
Onion and Tomato Salad
Mixed Olives
Mixed Vegetables
Pepper Sauce
£1.00
Diane Sauce
Two Courses - £9.99
Starters
Zuppa Del Giorno (V)
Soup of the day
Fresh Mussels
Fresh mussels served with a choice of white wine or tomato sauce
Insalata Caprese (V)
Mozzarella and tomato served with onions and basil oil
Bruschetta Toscana
Homemade Italian herb bread, flavoured with garlic, fresh tomato,
Red onion, oregano & virgin olive oil
Mozzarella in Carroza
Deep fried mozzarella coated in breadcrumbs. Served with tomato & basil salsa
Breaded chicken in a spicy barbeque sauce served with crisp lettuce leaves and sweet chilli dip
Barbequed ribs baked with oriental spices
Prawn Cocktail
Chilled prawns in mayonnaise, cocktail sauce served on a bed of crisp lettuce
Italian Meatballs
Polpette cooked in a rich tomato sauce and served with a touch of chilli
Mains
Spaghetti Bolognese
Pizza Vesuvio
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage & Jalapeno peppers
Pizza Rustica
Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, mushroom, onion & peppers
Layers of pasta, beef mince tomato & cheese sauce
Canneloni Veg
Pasta tubes filled with spinach, ricotta cheese & nutmeg served with a rich tomato sauce
Petto Di Pollo Funghetto
Pan fried chicken breast in a creamy mushrooms, white wine with a touch of
Garlic and grain mustard
Tomato, smoked pancetta, green peas, mushrooms served with a touch of cream
Salmone Grillia
Pan fried salmon served with garlic butter & fresh lemon juice
Pollo Mio
Chicken breast served with pepperoni, diced potato, garlic onion finished with a
Touch of white wine and Napoli sauce
Pollo Diavola
Pan fried chicken breast served with Napoli sauce and fresh chilli & chips
Rump Steak
Cooked to your liking and served with peppercorn sauce & chips
Any Pizza & Any Pasta£4.95
Early Bird Offer
2 Courses for just £9.99
Add a Large Glass of House Wine for an extra £1.00