Gustatio
 

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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

Tagliere (For two people) Gluten free 20€

Mix of imported cold cuts and cheese from Italy, served with bread

Antipasto di Pesce (For two people) Gluten free 20€

Mussels sauté in a sauce of tomatoes and lobster 

Burrata e Friarielli 9.5€

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

Bruschetta (Vegetarian) 8.5€

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

Bruschetta Piccante 9€

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

Bruschetta Salmone 9€

Altamura’s bread, smoked salmon, lemon dressing, garlic

Bruschetta Scamorza e Alici 9€

Altamura’s bread, scamorza and anchovies, garlic

Insalata Caprese (Vegetarian) 7.5€

Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil 

Insalata Mista (Vegan) 6€

Mix greens, carrots, balsamico dressing

Pane Tricolore (Vegetarian) 6€

Bread with sundried tomatoes spread, pesto and goat cheese


Please inform us about any allergies!

Pasta Classica

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 13€

Homemade tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce, parmesan

Spaghetti alla Carbonara 13€

Homemade spaghetti, guanciale Romano, eggs, black pepper, pecorino
(Not suitable for pregnant women)

Bucatini alla Amatriciana 13€

Guanciale romano, tomato sauce, pecorino

Cacio e Pepe (Vegetarian) 13€

Homemade spaghetti with black pepper and pecorino

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio alla Romana (Vegetarian/Vegan) 13€

Homemade spaghetti, garlic, chili, tomatoes, basil, pecorino

Spaghetti di Mare  18.5€

Mussels, clams, squid and a sauce of tomatoes and lobster

Pappardelle al Pesto (Vegetarian)  13€

Homemade pesto, potatoes, string beans

Penne al Salmone 13.5€

Smoked salmon in a creamy sauce, parsley

Penne alla Puttanesca (Vegan)  13€

Tomato sauce, capers, olives, oregano

Tortiglioni alla Sorrentina  (Vegetarian)  13€

Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella

Tortiglioni alla Norma (Vegetarian)   13€

Tomato sauce, eggplant, basil, salty ricotta

Tagliatelle Panna Piselli Prosciutto e Funghi  16€

Homemade tagliatelle, prosciutto, peas and mushrooms in a creamy sauce

Sedani Ragu e Panna    16€

Homemade Sedani (short pasta) with ragu alla Bolognese, cream, prosciutto and parmesan

Gluten-free pasta + 2€  

Children portion   7-10€

Extra parmesan / Extra chili + 1.5€ - Extra bread 2€

Pasta Fresca

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 Gamberi e Pancetta 18€

Served with shrimps, pancetta and saffron

Tortelli Zucca e Pistacchio (VEGETARIAN)               18.5€

Tortelli filled with ricotta and spinaches, served with a pumpkin and goat cheese sauce, pistachio, parmesan

Pappardelle Broccoletti e Salsiccia 18€

Broccoletti, homemade sausage, parmesan

Ravioli alla Nduja 19€

Filled with eggplant and scamorza, served with cherry tomatoes, anchovies, olives, nduja (spicy spreadable pork)

Paccheri al Pescespada 19€

Swordfish, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, mint

Ravioli ai Carciofi 18€

Filled with artichokes, servedi with a lamb ragu, parmesan

Ravioli Asparagi (Vegetarian) 18€

Filled with provolone and orange zest, crème of asparagus, parmesan

Tagliatelle al Manzo 18€

With beef slowly roasted in red wine, parmesan

Orecchiette Taleggio e Speck 18€

Served with taleggio cheese, walnuts, Valtellina speck, parmesan

Orecchiette Guanciale e Asparagi
 18€

Served with guanciale Romano, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, pecorino

Sfrisolade al Ragù Bianco 18€

With beef roasted in white wine and rosemary, parmesan

Pasta e Fagioli 18€

Homemade Pappardelle in a Borlotti beans cream, with rind and parmesan

Extra parmesan / Extra chili + 1.5€

Extra bread 2€

Lasagne

Lasagna alla Bolognese 13€

Minced meat and tomato sauce with bechamel

Lasagna Funghi e Spinaci (Vegetarian) 13€

Spinach, mushrooms and ricotta with bechamel 

Lasagna al Salmone 13€

Smoked salmon, mozzarella and tomato sauce with bechamel

Gnocchi

Gnocchi al Pesto (Vegetarian) 13€

With homemade pesto and string beans

Gnocchi al Manzo 14€

With beef slowly roasted in red wine, parmesan

Gnocchi al Ragù 13€

With Bolognese sauce, parmesan

Gnocchi al Pomodoro (Vegetarian) 13€

With tomato sauce, mozzarellla and basil

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola (Vegetarian) 13€

With Gorgonzola sauce

Gnocchi al Nero di Seppia 14€

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

Gnocchi alle Noci (Vegetarian) 13€

With a creamy walnut sauce, parmesan

Risotti 

Risotto ai Funghi (Gluten Free) 18€

Risotto with mushrooms, parmesan
[20 mins]

Risotto agli Asparagi (Vegetarian / Vegan option / Gluten Free) 18€

Risotto with wild asparagus, parmesan
[20 mins]

Dessert

All of our desserts are homemade

Tiramisù 8€

Mascarpone, raw eggs, chocolate, espresso, Marsala

(Not suitable for pregnant women and coeliacs)

Cannoli Siciliani  8€

Cannolo filled with a cream of ricotta, chocolate, almonds

(Not suitable for coeliacs)

Tartufo 8.5€

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

(Not suitable for coeliacs)

Pannacotta 8€

Choice of chocolate, creme caramel or strawberry topping

Bonet 8€

Flan made with dark chocolate, amaretto and caramel

Tortino 8.50€

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

Semifreddo Mandorle 8€

Almond parfait

(Not suitable for pregnant women)

Semifreddo Frutti di Bosco 8€

Forest fruit parfait

(Not suitable for pregnant women)

Carpaccio Ananas 8€

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."

Contacts & Opening Hours

Oosterstraat 3 - 9711NN Groningen

Address:
Oosterstraat 3 - 9711NN Groningen

Telephone:
+31 050 3136400

Opening Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 13 - 22
Tuesday - Wednesday: 12 - 22
Thursday – Saturday: 12 - 22.30

Reservation is highly recommended

When booking, please mention if you come with a pram or if you would like to use a highchair. Since our restaurant is small, we cannot meet your needs without mentioning this information.

No pets allowed except for service dogs.

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