Gusto Italiano Menu
Gusto Italiano in Glenview, IL offers a classic Italian dining experience with a variety of traditional dishes. Customers rave about the perfectly cooked lamb chops, flavorful pastas, and generous portion sizes. The attentive service and knowledgeable staff make dining here a memorable experience. The menu features house-made pastas with a choice of sauces, like marinara, pesto, or Alfredo. Highlights include the moist and flavorful chicken parmesan, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, and tasty gnocchi in marinara sauce. The ambiance is described as old-school Italian, with classic music adding to the nostalgic feel. Gusto Italiano is praised for consistently good food, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a traditional Italian meal with generous portions and great value, Gusto Italiano is a must-visit destination.
APPETIZER/ANTIPASTI
Calamari Fritti
Fried to crispy perfection, served with cocktail sauce and lemons
Calamari Grigliato (GLUTEN FREE)
Grilled with roasted vegetables, arugula, olive oil and balsamic glaze
Bruschetta
Diced tomatoes with red onions, garlic, basil and olive oil
Bruschetta Mozzarella
Same delicious bruschetta, with added mozzarella cheese
Formaggio Fuso
Warm goat cheese over marinara and pesto sauce, served with parmesan crostini bread
Salsicca Pepperonata (GLUTEN FREE)
Sausage sauteed in a light white wine tomato basil sauce with peppers, onion and garlic
Lamb Chops () (GLUTEN FREE)
Grilled baby lamb chops served over arugula, with a balsamic glaze
Cozze Consati (GLUTEN FREE)
Fresh mussels sauteed with garlic and basil, simmered in your choice of pomodoro OR Aglio e Olio sauce
Caprese (GLUTEN FREE)
Roma tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, garnished with fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and Kalamata olives
Gamberi Fresco ()
Shrimp sauteed with sweet roasted peppers and garlic, in a white wine sauce served with parmesan crostini bread
Gamberi Diavolo ()
Shrimp sauteed with spicy giardiniera and garlic, in a white wine sauce served with parmesan crostini bread
Grilled Octopus (GLUTEN FREE)
Grilled spanish octopus, with potatoes, shallots, spinach and lemon
Zuccini Fritti (GLUTEN FREE)
Deep fried zuccini sticks breaded with panko, served with marinara sauce
Eggplant Rollatini () (GLUTEN FREE)
Baby eggplant stuffed with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, basil and marinara sauce
Baked Clams Casino (GLUTEN FREE)
Breaded middle neck clams with herbs and bacon, served with tobasco sauce and lemon
Shrimp Cocktail
House Salad (LARGE)
Romaine lettuce, julienne carrots, red cabbage, tomato and cucumber
House Salad (SMALL)
Caesar Salad (LARGE)
Crispy romaine lettuce, homemade garlic croutons, grana padano aged cheese and tomato
Caesar Salad (SMALL)
Spinach Salad (GLUTEN FREE)
Baby spinach tossed in balsamic vinegar, with button mushrooms, shallots, bacon, eggs and bleu cheese crumbles
Gusto Salad (GLUTEN FREE)
Mixed greens, tomato, prosciutto, artichokes, red peppers, olives, asiago cheese with raspberry vinaigrette
Greek Salad (LARGE) (GLUTEN FREE)
Mixed greens with feta cheese, oregano, kalamata olives and red onion tossed in our house dressing
Greek Salad (SMALL) (GLUTEN FREE)
Fire Roasted Beets
Red and yellow beets, sliced oranges, goat cheese and arugula tossed in citrus champagne dressing
Minestrone (QUART) (GLUTEN FREE)
Minestrone (CUP) (GLUTEN FREE)
Zuppa Del Giorno (BOWL)
Zuppa Del Giorno (CUP)
Homemade Dressing
Creamy Italian, Balsamic Vinegar, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Island, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Add Salmon
Add Shrimp ()
Add Chicken
SALADS/INSALATE + SOUPS
EGGPLANT/MELANZANE
Eggplant Parmigiana (GLUTEN FREE)
Baked eggplant layered with marinara, mozzarella, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce. Served with penne pasta
Eggplant Rollatini (GLUTEN FREE)
Sliced eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with gluten free pasta in marinara sauce
Salmon San Remo (GLUTEN FREE)
Fresh Atlantic salmon, broiled with olives, capers, artichoke hearts and broccoli with pomodoro sauce
Broiled Salmon (GLUTEN FREE)
Plain broiled fresh Atlantic salmon, served with steamed broccoli and carrots
White Fish Vesuvio (GLUTEN FREE)
Fresh Lake Superior white fish, broiled with garlic, herb, white wine and vesuvio potatoes
White Fish Al Gusto (GLUTEN FREE)
Fresh Lake Superior white fish, broiled with pomodoro sauce and sauteed baby spinach
Sicilian Shrimp Scampi () (GLUTEN FREE)
Baked and breaded Gulf shrimp, with herb butter served with baby spinach
Bouillabaisse
Seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari in a lobster broth. served with crostini bread
SEAFOOD/DEL MARE
VEAL/VITELLO
Veal Marsala
Veal sauteed with fresh mushrooms and marsala wine served with angel hair pasta and herb butter
Veal Piccata
Veal sauteed with capers, white wine and lemon served with angel hair and herb butter
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce served with angel hair pasta
Veal Scallopini
Veal sauteed with mushrooms, onion, white win suace and marinara served with angel hair pasta and herb butter
Pick A Pasta + Pick A Sauce
PASTA CHOICES: Angel Hair, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni, Spaghetti, Fettuccini, Orecchiette OUR SAUCES: Aglio A Olio, Marinara, Diavolo, Arabiata, Pomodoro Rustica, Meat Sauce, Tomato Cream
Specialty Sauces
Pesto, Alfredo, Bolognese, Vodka
Gnocchi
Traditional potato stuffed gnocchi
Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi
Gnocchi filled with asiago cheese
ADD CHICKEN
ADD MEATBALLS ()
ADD SAUSAGE
ADD SHRIMP ()
GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Linguine Chicken Carbonara
Chicken sauteed with prosciutto, mushrooms, peas and cracked pepper over linguine pasta with alfredo sauce
Angel Hair Puttanesca
Kalamata olives, capers, herbs and basil over tomato sauce
Meat Lasagna
Fresh pasta layered with ground beef, riccota, mozzarella and parmesan cheese served with marinara
Fettucine Fresca
Sauteed Gulf shrimp () and zucchini ribbons in our chardonnay cream sauce
Rissoto(New Entre)
Arborio sauce slowly cooked with saffron, mushrooms, shallots, basil, parsley, parmesian (w/shrimp add $)
Caprese Potato Gnocchi
Potato dumplings, sauteed grape tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and pomodoro sauce
Baked Ziti Al Forno
Ziti tossed in marinara sauce, baked mozzarella, ricotta, peas and parmesan cheese
Rigatoni Rigo
Rigatoni pasta with sliced sausage tossed in tomato cream sauce
Linguine Del Mare
Choose ONE of the four seafoods: Calamari, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp. served with your choice of either Aglio E Olio sauce OR Marinara sauce
Pescatore
Clams, Mussels, Calamari and Shrimp over linguini pasta with your choice of either our Aglio E Olio sauce OR marinara sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Jumbo ravioli stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese tossed in vodka sauce garnished with artichokes and peppers
Raviolo Quattro Formaggi
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and romano cheese topped with marinara sauce
PASTA
CHICKEN
Chicken Vesuvio (GLUTEN FREE)
Roasted half chicken simmered with white wine, olive oil, garlic and herbs with vesuvio potatoes
Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breasts sauteed with fresh mushrooms, shallots and marsala wine sauce served with angel hair and herb butter
Chicken Cacciatore (GLUTEN FREE)
Roasted half chicken sauteed with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, peppers and rosemary served with roasted potatoes
Chicken Parmesan
Boneless chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with penne pasta and marinara sauce
Chicken Piccata
Boneless chicken breasts sauteed with capers and lemon in white wine sauce served with angel hair and herb butter
Chicken Ala Gusto (GLUTEN FREE)
Chicken breasts, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garden basil and herbs served with gluten free pasta
Greek Chicken (GLUTEN FREE)
Half chicken roasted with garlic, oregano, lemon and herbs served with roasted potatoes
Chicken Francese
Egg battered chicken breats sauteed with white wine, lemon sauce and organic quinoa and spinach mixture
Pappardelle
Pot roast slowly cooked in aromatics with onions, carrots, celery tossed with fresh pappardelle noodles in demi glaze sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops () (GLUTEN FREE)
Served with Quinoa spinach mixture, fetta cheese, and roasted red pepper sauce
Giambotta (GLUTEN FREE)
Italian sausage and chicken simmered with peppers, mushrooms, onions and potatoes in a light tomato sauce
Steak Diana (GLUTEN FREE)
oz broiled filet mignon with mushrooms, black pepper and a demi glaze sauce served with a baked potato and sour cream
MEATS/CARNI
SIDE DISHES
Roasted Veggies
Organic Quinoa With Spinach
Broccoli- Choice Of Steamed Or Sauteed In Garlic Sauce
Spinach- Choice Of Steamed Or Sauteed In Garlic Sauce
Baked Potato
Vesuvio Potatoes
French Fries
Meat Balls()
Big Meat Balls, plain or with marinara sauce
