Gustatio
 
Reservation Form Map: Oosterstraat 3 - 9711NN Groningen
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Gustatio, a Latin word for the first course of a meal, is an Italian restaurant in the center of Groningen opened in late 2014. 

The owners are a family from Rome with a long experience in tourism and catering. 

Our menu is based on Italian classics such as Carbonara, Amatriciana, Ragù alla Bolognese. 

All of our pasta dishes, are prepared with  homemade fresh pasta, with gluten-free options. 

Our brigade consists of Italian chefs from different parts of the country, so that we can bring you the most authentic Italian culinary traditions.


"The owners of this relaxed osteria like to bring traditional Italian cuisine to the fore. No complicated combinations here, just home-made pasta and powerful flavours to take your taste buds on a journey. Deliciously authentic cuisine."

Menu

Antipasti

Prosciutto e burrata  14€

Prosciutto di Parma, with burrata, served with bread

Saute di cozze (Minimum for two people) Gluten free 13€ p.p.

Mussels sauté in a sauce of tomatoes and lobster 

Roastbeef Tonnato 12€

Homemade roastbeef with tuna sauce

Burrata e Friarielli 11€

Burrata with turnip greens (cooked with garlic, chili and anchovies)

Bruschetta (Vegetarian) 10,5€

Altamura’s bread, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic

Bruschetta Piccante 11€

Altamura’s bread, melted buffalo mozzarella, Italian spicy salami, garlic


Bruschetta Scamorza e Alici 11€

Altamura’s bread, scamorza and anchovies, garlic

Caprese con burrata (Vegetarian) 11€

Tomatoes, burrata, basil, extra virgin olive oil 

Insalata Mista (Vegan) 7€

Mix greens, carrots, balsamico dressing

Pane Tricolore (Vegetarian) 7€

Bread with sundried tomatoes spread, pesto and goat cheese


Please inform us about any allergies!

Le Classiche

Our pastas classica are made in the truest Italian way. Therefore, with years of history in mind, we choose not to add or change any ingredients to the original recipes.

Tagliatelle al Ragù 16€

Bolognese sauce, parmesan

Carbonara 16€

Spaghetti alla chitarra,  guanciale Romano, eggs, black pepper, pecorino

Amatriciana 16€

Bigoli (thick spaghetti), guanciale romano, tomato sauce, pecorino

Cacio e Pepe (Vegetarian) 16€

Spaghetti alla chitarra with black pepper and pecorino

Romana (Vegetarian/Vegan option) 16€

Bigoli, garlic, chili, tomatoes, basil, pecorino

Gricia  16€

Spaghettoni, guanciale Romano, pecorino, black pepper

Pappardelle al Pesto (Vegetarian)  16€

Pesto, potatoes, string beans

Sedani al Salmone 17€

Sedani (short pasta), smoked salmon in a creamy sauce, parsley

Sedani alla Puttanesca (Vegan)  16€

Tomato sauce, capers, olives, oregano

Caserecce alla Sorrentina  (Vegetarian)  16€

Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella

Caserecce alla Norma (Vegetarian)   16€

Tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, salty ricotta

Tagliatelle Panna Piselli Prosciutto e Funghi  16€

Prosciutto, peas and mushrooms in a creamy sauce

Gluten-free pasta + 2€  

Children portion   7-10€

Extra bread 3€

Le Speciali di Gustatio

Our pastas are made in the truest Italian way. Therefore, with years of history in mind, we choose not to add or change any ingredients that would alter the flavour of the original recipes.

Tagliatelle al Manzo 21€

Served with beef slowly roasted in red wine, parmesan

Pansotti Agnello e Fave               21€

Filled with lamb and artichokes, served with a cream of fava beans, parmesan

Caserecce verdi Burrata e Guanciale 21€

Spinach Caserecce (short pasta) with burrata, guanciale Romano, pistachio, parmesan

Spaghetti di mare 22€

Spaghetti alla chitarra, mussels, clams, squid and a sauce of tomatoes and lobster

Tortelli Zucca e Pistacchio 22€

Filled with ricotta and spinach, served with a pumpkin and goat cheese sauce, pistachio, parmesan

Caserecce Agnello 21€

With lamb ragu, parmesan

Pappardelle Broccoletti e Salsiccia 21€

Broccoletti, homemade sausage, parmesan

Pappardelle al Ragu Bianco 21€

With beef roasted in white wine and rosemary, parmesan

Lasagne

Lasagna alla Bolognese 15€

Minced meat and tomato sauce with bechamel

Lasagna Funghi e Spinaci (Vegetarian) 15€

Spinach, mushrooms and ricotta with bechamel 

Lasagna al Salmone 16€

Smoked salmon, mozzarella and tomato sauce with bechamel

Gnocchi

Gnocchi al Pesto (Vegetarian) 17€

With homemade pesto and string beans

Gnocchi al Manzo 18€

With beef slowly roasted in red wine, parmesan

Gnocchi al Ragù 17€

With Bolognese sauce, parmesan

Gnocchi alla sorrentina (Vegetarian) 17€

With tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola (Vegetarian) 17€

With Gorgonzola sauce

Gnocchi al Nero di Seppia 18€

Black gnocchi made with squid ink, served with squid, peas in a tomatoes and lobster sauce

Risotti 

Risotto ai Porcini (Gluten Free) 22€

Risotto with porcini, made with chicken boullion, parsley, parmesan
[20 mins]

Risotto Calamari e Zafferano  22€

Risotto with saffron, calamari
[20 mins]

Dessert

Tiramisù 9€

Mascarpone, raw eggs, chocolate, espresso, Marsala

(Not suitable for coeliacs)

Cannoli Siciliani  9€

Cannolo filled with a cream of ricotta, chocolate, almonds

(Not suitable for coeliacs)

Tartufo 9€

Ice cream cake made of pure chocolate and hazelnut, served with a shot of rum

(Not suitable for coeliacs)

Pannacotta 9€

Choice of chocolate, creme caramel or strawberry topping

Bonet 9€

Flan made with dark chocolate, amaretto and caramel

Tortino 9€

Chocolate lava cake with a warm heart, served with vanilla ice cream
[13 mins]

Carpaccio Ananas 9€

Pineapple carpaccio marinated with a ginger, orange and lemon zest sauce, with vanilla ice cream

"Un buon dolce non riempie lo stomaco, ma il cuore"
V. P.

Media & reviews

"Look no further for quality pasta with generous portions"
"An excellent meal and truly Italian experience"
"Italy on a plate"
"A piece of Italy in Groningen"

Michelin Guide 2020

"The owners of this relaxed osteria like to bring traditional Italian cuisine to the fore. No complicated combinations here, just home-made pasta and powerful flavours to take your taste buds on a journey. Deliciously authentic cuisine."

Reservations & Opening Hours

Oosterstraat 3 - 9711NN Groningen

Address:
Oosterstraat 3 - 9711NN Groningen

We are available on the phone only for informations and cancellations. Reservations ONLY via our website

Telephone:
+31 503136400

Opening Hours:
Monday:  13:00-16:00   |   17:00-22:00
Tuesday til Saturday: 12:00-16:00    |      17:00-22
Sunday: 13:00-16:00     |     17:00-22:00 

Wednesday lunch closed. Open from 17:00

Reservation is highly recommended

RESERVATIONS

So that everyone can enjoy our food, 
we now work with 2 hours shifts for dinner (at 20:30, 1,5 hours) and 1,5 hours for lunch. 
Don't worry, we will make sure that you can enjoy your meal with ease!
If you come with a pram or if you would like to use a highchair, 
please add one person to your reservation! 
Since our restaurant is small, we cannot meet your needs without mentioning this information.

WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE TERRACE!

No pets allowed except for service dogs.

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