Buon Gusto Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Buon Gusto Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in downtown Guelph, Ontario. This vibrant eatery offers an enticing menu that celebrates authentic Italian cuisine, artfully prepared with fresh ingredients.
- Grande Piatti: Relish dishes like the Sicilian Grilled Chicken and Lasagna di Carnevale, each showcasing robust flavors and mastery in traditional cooking techniques.
- Desserts: Indulge your sweet tooth with the delectable White Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake or the rich Chocolate Crostata, both crafted to perfection.
- Salads: Start your meal with vibrant options like the Winter Caprese and Pear Walnut Arugula, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that delight the palate.
With a dedicated staff and an inviting atmosphere, Buon Gusto ensures a memorable dining experience. The passion of owner Ali and his team shines through in every dish, promising a taste of Italy that keeps diners returning.
ANTIPASTI
CALAMARI FRITTI
spiced sun-dried tomato basil aioli
CALAMARI ARRABBIATA
flash fried, spicy arrabbiata, fire roasted chilis, calabrian chili oil, lemon aioli
BRUSCHETTA
roma tomato, fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, grilled bread
MUSHROOM ARANCINI
porcini risotto, fior de latter, truffle cream
TINA’S MEATBALLS
pork, beef, creamy polenta, tomato
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
grana padano, fior de latte, tomato
BURRATA TOSCANA
house made mozzarella filled with ricotta & mascarpone, prosciutto, fresh figs, bacon jam, pane rustica
CRISPY PORK BELLY
orange marmellata, oregano, arugula, port sauce
CALABRIAN ROASTED SHRIMP
calabrian chili, garlic, oregano, parmigiano, lemon crumb, cannellini beans
ZUPPA DI PESCE
shrimp, mussels, calamari, baccala, octopus, white wine, tomato
CHARRED OCTOPUS
cannellini beans, spinach, cherry tomatoes, lemon, chilis, garlic
SALUMI E FORMAGGI
(FOR 2)cured italian meats, imported cheeses, marinated olives, apricot mostarda, spicy muffuletta mix
WILD MUSHROOM
with garlic crostini
ROASTED RED PEPPER & TOMATO
SOUP
SALAD
DI CASA
mixed greens, garden vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, house made dressing, pancetta, croutons
BEET SALAD
mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
WINTER CAPRESE
roasted roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh mozarella, basil, pine nuts
PEAR WALNUT ARUGULA
baby arugula, fresh pears, candied walnuts, grana padano, lemon vinaigrette
ROASTED SQUASH SALAD
baby kale, wood roasted butternut squash, lemon vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, golden raisins
MARGHERITA
italian tomato, fior di latte, fresh basil
D’ABRUZZO
tomato, fior di latte, sopressata salami
MIELE DROGATO
italian tomato, sausage, salami, fior di latte, chili infused honey, arugula
TOSCANA
basil pesto, fior di latte, roasted mushrooms, red peppers, artichokes, black olives
PEPPERONI & MUSHROOM
italian tomato, fior di latte, roasted mushrooms, pepperoni, grana padano
BOSCAIOLA
italian tomato, fior di latte italian sausage, pancetta, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze
BUON GUSTO
pepperonata, fior di latte, sausage, hot peppers
CALABRESE
italian tomato, fior di latte, nduja sausage, cooked prosciutto, roasted garlic, grana padano, baby arugula
ARUGULA E PROSCIUTTO
tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto, baby arugula, balsamic onion
FIG AND PROSCIUTTO
mascarpone, mission figs, prosciutto, thyme leaves, balsamic, grana padano
FONTINA
besciamella, fontina, roasted mushrooms, balsamic onion, white truffle oil
PIZZA CON ZUCCA E PANCETTA
pureed butternut squash, pancetta, fresh sage, fior di latte, chili flakes
DEL SETTIMANA
PIZZA
PASTA
LINGUINE ROMANTINA
grilled chicken, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, snow peas, light cream
GNOCCHI
house made, with grana padano and rose sauce with blistered tomatoes
SHRIMP GENOVESE
shrimp, spaghetti, tomato, basil pesto, pancetta, red pepper, arugula, grana padano
TAGLIATELLE CINGHIALE BOLOGNESE
farm raised boar, fennel, onion, carrot, tomato, pepperoncino, grana padano, romano
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
pomodoro sauce, house-made pork & beef meatballs, grana padano
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
pepper bacon, egg yolk, grana padano, pecorino romano, parsley
LINGUINE PESCATORE
shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus, white wine, tomato
LINGUINE SORRENTINA CON POLLO
shaved chicken breast, zucchini, spinach, grape tomato, garlic, pepperoncino, lemon caper butter, grana padano, pecorino romano
LINGUINE CAPESANTE
sea scallops, pancetta, asparagus, roasted red pepper, artichoke, lemon pesto cream, grana padano
SICILIAN GRILLED CHICKEN
chargrilled half chicken, marinated with italian herbs, nduja butter
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
slow cooked with red wine, garlic and rosemary. served with creamy polenta and vegetable
PESCE FRESCO
fresh fish or shellfish, daily
LASAGNA DI CARNIVALE
layers of pasta, italian sausage, meatball, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, fontina
GRANDE PIATTI
DESSERT
WHITE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
belgian chocolate, whole milk ricotta, toasted savoyarde crust, raspberry coulis
CREMA BRUCIATA AL LIMONE
lemon-vanilla custard, cream custard, burnt sugar, fresh berries
CHOCOLATE CROSTATA
bittersweet chocolate, triple sec, almonds, sea salt rosemary caramel sauce
TIRA MI SU
espresso dipped ladyfingers, sweet vermouth, whipped mascarpone, cocoa
GRANDE GELATO
chocolate or vanilla