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Welcome to Urban Gusto, Rotorua's Authentic Italian Experience

1122 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

Tel +64 07 348 1122

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Quality

Local farmers, trusted suppliers: freshest ingredients, quality..

Authenticity

Timeless Italian recipes, rich with tradition.

Sustainability

Eco-friendly practices, prioritizing sustainability for tomorrow.

Menu

ANTIPASTI
STARTERS

GARLIC LOAF

$14.90
Preserved lemon, confit garlic, fresh herbs. (V)

LOADED PULL- APART LOAF

$17.90
Garlic loaf filled with crispy bacon and mozzarella. (VO)

BRUSCHETTA

$16.90
Toasted ciabatta, pesto, ricotta, tomato, balsamic. (V)

Antipasto Salad

$22.90
Sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichoke, capsicum, rocket, citrus dressing.
Add salami or chorizo – $7.90

Caesar Salad

$23.90
Baby cos lettuce, crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons, poached egg. (VO)
Add chicken – $7.90
Add prawns – $8.90

Lamb Meatballs

$21.90
Cherry tomato ragù, balsamic drizzle, parmesan, focaccia.

LAMB MEATBALLS

$22.90
Cherry Tomato Ragu, Garlic, Parmesan, Focaccia

Grilled Veg Kebabs

$21.90
Halloumi cheese, roasted eggplant, capsicum, red onion, salsa verde. (V)

Seared Scallops

$24.90
Lemon Butter risotto, pesto, chorizo.

PRIMI
PASTA

Gluten free pasta available for extra $3

FETTUCCINE EUROPA

$27.90
Chicken breast in a sweet chilli and garlic cream sauce, finished with pine nuts and Parmesan.(VO)

Linguine TUSCANY

$27.90
Chicken breast tossed in a Marsala cream sauce with mushrooms and Parmesan. (VO)

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

$28.90
Crispy bacon in a rich garlic cream sauce, topped with a poached egg and Parmesan. (VO)

Vegetable Pasta

$25.90
Roasted courgette and eggplant with olives, pesto, and crème fraîche, served with penne. (V) (VEGO)

SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS

$27.90
Lamb meatballs cooked in a cherry tomato ragu, finished with Parmesan.

PRAWN Linguine

$28.90
Prawns in a sweet chilli and garlic cream sauce, topped with Parmesan.

Bacon & Creamy Tomato Spaghetti

$28.90
Crispy bacon with crème fraîche and a cherry tomato ragu, finished with Parmesan.

BEEF BOLOGNAISE

$27.90
Slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato ragu with fresh herbs, served with penne and Parmesan.

PIZZA

Gluten free bases available for extra $3

MARGHERITA

$22.90
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil. (V) (VEGO)
ADD PROSCIUTTO - $5.00

Four CHEESE

$24.90
Ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, feta, Parmesan. (V)

PEAR AND GORGONZOLA

$24.90
Caramelised onion, gorgonzola, pear, rocket, pinenuts. (V) (VEGO)

GUSTO FUNGO

$25.90
Béchamel, roasted mushroom, olive, artichoke, feta, truffle oil. (V) (VEGO)

Prawn PIZZA

$29.90
Béchamel sauce, prawns, chorizo, cherry tomato, pesto.

HOROPITO CHICKEN & PANCETTA

$29.90
Horopito-rubbed chicken breast, bacon, cherry tomato, rocket, aioli.

MEAT LOVERS

$31.90
Salami, beef cheek, chorizo, ham, pesto.

NZ LAMB

$30.90
Lamb mince, kalamata olives, caramelised red onion, feta, mint, aioli.

Pepperoni Hot Honey

$27.90
Pepperoni drizzled with spicy honey on home made pizza dough.
ADD ADDITIONAL PROTEINS:
Chicken $4, Prawn $5, Beef Cheek $5, Vegan Cheese $3

SECONDI
MAINS

NZ Ribeye

$42.90
300g ribeye served with roasted vegetable medley, fresh salad, and salsa verde. (GF)
Add a fried egg for $2.50.

Horopito Tuscan Chicken

$34.90
Horopito-marinated chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, garlic and cream sauce, fresh herbs, and toasted ciabatta.

Pork Milanese

$36.90
Crisp breaded pork loin with garlic-butter mashed potatoes, fresh salad, lemon, and salsa verde.

Eggplant Parmigiana

$32.90
Roasted eggplant layered with tomato Napoli, mozzarella, and parmesan. (VEGO) (GF)

Fish of the Day Risotto

$36.90
Creamy tomato risotto with prawns, mussels, fish of the day, and parmesan.

NZ Lamb Shank

$38.90
Hind shank served with garlic-butter mashed potato, red wine reduction, and honey-glazed carrots. (GF)

Contorni
Sides/sauces

Roast Vegetable Medley

$14.90
Roast potato, courgette, Kalamata olives, and cherry tomatoes.

Mash Potato

$12.90
Garlic-butter mashed potato with fresh herbs.

Pear and Pecan Salad

$12.90
Sliced pear, candied pecans, rocket, parmesan, and citrus dressing.

Fries

$12.90
Sea salt and aioli.
Upgrade to truffle & parmesan fries for $5.

Mushroom Sauce

$7.90

Butter Chicken Sauce

$7.90

DOLCE
DESSERTS

TIRAMISU

$18.90
House-made biscotti, cocoa nibs.

SORBET

$18.90
Berry sorbet with fresh fruits and peach coulis.(VEGO) (GF)

RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

$21.90
Peach cheesecake served with vanilla ice cream and peach coulis.

A THOUSAND LAYERS

$21.90
Flaky puff pastry with vanilla and chocolate pastry cream, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce.

CHOCOLATE SUNDAE

$7.90
French Vanilla Ice cream, Chocolate sauce drizzle with rainbow sprinkles.
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