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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

$13.90
Preserved Lemon, Confit Garlic, Fresh Herbs (V)

LOADED PULL- APART LOAF

$16.90
A Garlic Loaf Filled with Mozzarella & Crispy Pancetta

CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA

$15.90
Toasted Ciabatta with Freshly Sliced Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil & Vincotto (V)

GIARDINIERA & HAM SALAD

$21.90
Italian Style Picked Vegetables, Shaved Ham, Lettuce & Citrus Vinaigrette

CAESAR SALAD

$18.90
Baby Cos Lettuce, Crisp Pancetta, Parmesan, Poached Egg, Croutons (VO)
Add Chicken : 7.90
Add Prawns : 8.90

GRILLED VEGE KEBAB

$18.90
Grilled Courgette, Mushroom, Red Onion, Halloumi with Lemon & Chimichurri

SEARED SCOLLOPS

$19.90
Green Apple, Goat Cheese, Macadamia Nut Puree, Pesto (GF)

LAMB MEATBALLS

$22.90
Cherry Tomato Ragu, Garlic, Parmesan, Focaccia

URBAN PLATTERS

VEGETABLE PLATTER

$21.90
Marinated & Pickled Vegetables, Olives, Vegan Pesto, Focaccia (VEG)

SEAFOOD PLATTER

$31.90
Marinated Prawns & Pancetta Skewers, Garlic Butter & White Wine Steamed Mussels, Salt & Pepper Squid & Sliced Smoked Salmon

ANTIPASTI PLATTER

$24.90
Cured Italian Meats, Marinated Vegetables, Olives, Vegan Pesto, Ciabatta

PRIMI
PASTA

FETTUCCINE TUSCANY

$24.90
Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, Marsala Cream (VO

FETTUCCINE EUROPA

$24.90
Chicken Breast, Pine Nuts, Sweet Chilli & Garlic Cream (VO)

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA

$25.90
Pancetta, Garlic, Parmesan, Poached Egg (VO)

PUMPKIN & BLUE CHEESE FETTUCCINNI

$24.90
Pumpkin & Pine Nut in a Cream Blue Cheese Sauce with Parmesan (V)

PRAWN AND MUSSEL SPAGHETTI

$28.90
With Rose Sauce, Shaved Parmesan

CLAM & HERB SPAGHETTI

$27.90
Clam with Italian Herbs & Lemon in a Light Cream Sauce

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

$25.90
Lamb Meatball, Cherry Tomato Ragout, Parmesan

BEEF BOLOGNAISE

$24.90
Rich Tomato Ragout, Penne, Fresh Garden Herbs, Parmesan

CONTORNI
SIDES

ROAST KUMARA & PUMPKIN

$9.90
With Pine Nuts & Parmesan Cheese (V) (VEGO)

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

$9.90
With Herbs, Cherry Tomato & Parmesan (V) (VEGO) (GF)

FRIES

$9.90
Sea Salt, Aioli, (V)(GF)

SIDE SALAD

$8.90
Rocket , Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Goat Cheese (V) (VEGO) (OF)

PIZZA

Gluten Free Basses Available For $3

MARGHERITA(s/l)

$16.90/$19.90
Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil (V) (VEGO)
ADD PROSCIUTTO 5.00

THREE CHEESE(s/l)

$17.90/$19.90
Ricotta, BufThlo Mozzarella, Goat Cheese (V)

PEAR AND GORGONZOLA(s/l)

$17.90/$21.90
Pear, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onion, Rocket, Pine Nuts (V) (VEGO)

GUSTO FUNGO(s/l)

$18.70/$22.90
Béchamel, Thyme Roasted Mushroom, Olive, Marinated Artichoke, Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil (V) (VEGO)

SALMON PIZZA(s/l)

$23.90/$28.90
Smoked Salmon, Ricotta, Courgette Ribbons, Caper & Red Onion

HOROPITO CHICKEN & PANCETTA(s/l)

$20.90/$23.90
Horopito Rubbed Chicken, Pancetta, Cherry Tomato, Rocket & Aioli

MEAT LOVERS(s/l)

$22.90/$26.90
Salami, Beef Cheek, Shaved Ham & Pesto

NZ LAMB(s/l)

$21.90/$25.00
Lamb Mince, Roast Pumpkin, Caramelized Red Onion, Olives, Goat Cheese

ADD PROTEINS TO YOUR PIZZA(s/l)

Chicken $4, Prawn $5, Beef Cheek $5, Vegan Cheese $3

DOLCE
DESSERTS

TIRAMISU

$17.90
Homeinade Biscotti, Cacao Nibs

DESSERT ARANCINI

$19.90
White Chocolate Arancini with Blueberry Compote

ORANGE & RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

$19.90
With Lemon Curd & Blueberry Compote

DORIS PLUM SORBET

$17.90
With Coconut Vanilla Yoghurt & Lemon Curd (GF) (VEG)
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Urban Gusto, Rotorua's premier destination for authentic Italian cuisine. Our restaurant is a celebration of Italy's rich culinary heritage, offering a dining experience that transports you to the heart of Italy with every bite.

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