Gustami

Take a peek at the menu of the most authentic italian restaurant in birmingham

Ristorante Caffè Gustami, our menu brings the laid-back charm of a family-run Italian trattoria straight to the heart of Birmingham. We are perfectly situated on the edge of the City Centre, right next to the historic Jewellery Quarter and just a short, easy walking distance from the Utilita Arena. It is the ultimate casual spot to gather before a show or after a day of exploring. The absolute heart of our kitchen is our fresh, homemade pasta, crafted by hand daily. From our signature spinach and ricotta Tortelloni and delicate Mezzelune to beautifully textured Cavatelli and the rare, intricate Sardinian Lorighittas, every dish brings a true, authentic taste of Italy right to your neighbourhood.

    • Nibbles (Stuzzichini)

      Light bites, artisanal breads, and authentic Italian nibbles perfect for starting your meal or sharing over drinks.

    • Cheese Garlic Bread

      £6.80

      Garlic focaccia bread topped up with a touch of tomato sauce and oozing cheese

    • Focaccia Bread

      £4.20

      Soft homemade focaccia bread served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

    • Olives

      £4.20

      Mixed marinated green and black pitted olives with a hint of chili

    • Olives & Focaccia Bread

      £6.20

      Mixed marinated olives accompanied by homemade focaccia bread

    • Schiacciatina

      £7.90

      Sharing flat bread baked on order served with garlic and a touch of tomato sauce

    • Sottolio

      £5.30

      Selection of pickled vegetables

    • Starters (Antipasti)

      Traditional Italian appetizers and premium sharing platters featuring cured meats, cheeses, and crispy classic treats.

    • Bruschetta Funghi

      £6.50

      Homemade toasted focaccia bread topped up with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy sauce

    • Bruschetta Pomodoro

      £6.50

      Homemade toasted focaccia bread topped up with fresh chopped tomato, garlic, basil and balsamic glaze

    • Bruschetta Tonno

      £6.50

      Homemade toasted focaccia bread topped up with tuna, red onions and mayo

    • Calamari Fritti

      £8.00

      Crispy squid rings served with aioli sauce and a wedge of lemon

    • Panzerotto

      £6.50

      Crispy fried mini calzone filled with tomato and cheese

    • Tagliere di Salumi & Formaggi (x2 people)

      £22.00

      Platter of Italian cured meats and cheeses, pickled vegetables and homemade focaccia bread

    • Tagliere Vegetariano (x2 people)

      £21.00

      Sharing platter of roasted vegetables, tomato bruschetta, garlic bread, Italian cheeses, pickled vegetables and focaccia bread

    • Tiger Prawns

      £8.20

      Meaty shell on tiger prawns served in a tomato creamy spicy sauce and a slice of toasted focaccia bread

    • Pasta dishes (Primi Piatti)

      Comforting, classic pasta and creamy risotto dishes, freshly prepared with authentic Italian sauces and ingredients.

    • Gnocchi Formaggi

      £10.00

      Soft Italian dumplings served in a creamy cheesy sauce with a touch of blue cheese

    • Homemade Tortelloni

      £11.70

      Traditional Italian homemade pasta filled with spinach and ricotta cheese. Choose between: butter & sage, beef ragu sauce, cream sauce, or tomato sauce

    • Lasagna Bolognese

      £10.00

      Layers of pasta sheets baked together with beef ragu' sauce, bechamel sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

    • Penne Arrabbiata

      £9.00

      Penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili

    • Penne Ortolana

      £9.50

      Penne pasta tossed in a beach tomato sauce with roasted vegetables

    • Risotto Primavera

      £10.00

      Creamy risotto with a selection of seasonal vegetables

    • Risotto/Spaghetti Frutti di Mare

      £11.70

      Arborio rice or spaghetti pasta in tomato sauce with clams, mixed seafood and a hint of chili

    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      £10.00

      Spaghetti tossed with eggs, parmesan, smoked pancetta and lots of black pepper

    • Spaghetti Polpette

      £10.00

      Spaghetti with tender beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

    • Tagliatelle ai Funghi

      £10.00

      Long flat ribbon-shaped tagliatelle pasta served with sauteed mushrooms in a creamy sauce

    • Tagliatelle Ragu'

      £10.00

      Long flat ribbon-shaped pasta tossed with our homemade beef ragu' sauce

    • Main Courses (Secondi Piatti)

      Hearty, classic main courses highlighting beautifully prepared meats, tender stews, and fresh fish fillets.

    • Bistecca di Manzo

      £15.50

      21 days matured 8oz rump steak grilled and served with roasted potatoes or fries. Optional homemade peppercorn or blue cheese sauce (+£2.50)

    • Cotoletta Milanese

      £11.50

      Chicken breast breadcrumbed and fried served with roasted potatoes or fries

    • Filetto di Pesce Pizzaiola

      £15.00

      Pan fried white fish fillet in a cherry tomato & black olives sauce served with a side of green beans. Ask your server about the fish available today

    • Parmigiana

      £11.00

      Layers of fried aubergine and pasta sheets baked in a rich tomato sauce with mozzarella and parmesan cheese

    • Spezzatino di Maiale

      £12.50

      Slow cooked pork stew served with potatoes and peas

    • Pizzas (Pizze)

      and-stretched pizzas and folded calzones baked to perfection with a rich tomato base, bubbling cheese, and your favourite toppings.

    • 4 Formaggi

      £11.00

      Goat cheese, blue cheese, Parmesan, tomato and cheese

    • Calzone Classico

      £9.50

      Classic folded tomato and cheese pizza. Add £1 for vegan cheese

    • Calzone di Carne

      £12.50

      Folded pizza with Bolognese sauce, marinated chicken, cooked ham, pepperoni and cheese

    • Calzone Verdure

      £11.00

      Folded pizza with mixed roasted vegetables, tomato and cheese. Add £1 for vegan cheese

    • Cotto

      £10.50

      Cooked ham, tomato and cheese

    • Cotto & Funghi

      £11.00

      Cooked ham, sauteed mushroom, tomato and cheese

    • Frutti di Mare

      £11.50

      Mixed seafood, tomato and cheese

    • Funghi

      £10.00

      Sautéed mushrooms, tomato and cheese. Add £1 for vegan cheese

    • Margherita

      £9.50

      Classic tomato and cheese pizza. Add £1 for vegan cheese

    • Misto Carne

      £12.50

      Marinated chicken, pepperoni, cooked ham, tomato and cheese

    • Pepperoni

      £10.50

      Pepperoni, tomato and cheese

    • Pollo

      £10.50

      Marinated chicken, tomato and cheese

    • Tuna

      £11.00

      Tuna, tomato and cheese

    • Verdure

      £10.00

      Mixed roasted vegetables, tomato and cheese. Add £1 for vegan cheese

    • Salads (Insalate)

      Crisp, refreshing salads combining fresh greens, premium toppings, and traditional dressings for a lighter choice.

    • Insalata Caprino

      £9.90

      Goat cheese on focaccia bread croutons with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and croutons tossed in a traditional Italian vinaigrette

    • Insalata di Pollo

      £9.90

      Marinated chicken tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and croutons in a traditional Italian vinaigrette

    • Sides (Contorni)

      Flavourful, freshly prepared side dishes and seasonal vegetables to perfectly complement your main course.

    • Broccoli

      £4.90

      Steamed broccoli with a hint of chili

    • Fries

      £4.90

      Fries

    • Insalata Mista

      £4.90

      Freshly prepared salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomato and olives

    • Patate Arrosto

      £4.90

      Garlic roasted potatoes

    • Roasted Vegetables

      £5.90

      Selection of seasonal roasted vegetables

    • Kids Menu

      A specially curated multi-course meal for children up to 9 years old, including a refreshing juice (apple or orange), a comforting main (4 options available), and a sweet scoop of ice cream.

    • Kid Margherita Pizza

      £7.80

      Tomato & cheese

    • Kid Penne Cheese

      £7.80

      Penne in a cheesy sauce

    • Kid Pepperoni Pizza

      £7.80

      Pepperoni, tomato & cheese

    • Kid Spaghetti Pomodoro

      £7.80

      Spaghetti in tomato sauce

    • Desserts (Dolci)

      Indulgent, house-made Italian desserts ranging from traditional creamy classics to decadent chocolate treats.

    • Dolce Gustami

      £19.00

      Sharing selection of 4 of our homemade desserts

    • Gelato

      £4.00

      Choose 2 ice cream scoops from our traditional flavours

    • Gelato Affogato

      £6.50

      2 scoops of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso coffee

    • Gelato Affogato Corretto

      £7.50

      2 scoops of vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso coffee and a shot of liqueur

    • Pannacotta

      £6.50

      Rich and thick sweetened cream served with a choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce

    • Tiramisu

      £6.50

      Layers of ladyfingers biscuits in coffee and mascarpone cream

    • Torta al Cioccolato

      £6.50

      Homemade chocolate cake served with cream and chocolate sauce

    • Torta del Giorno

      £6.50

      Please ask your server about the cake available today

    • Bar & Cocktails

      A complete beverage selection featuring traditional Italian coffees, premium spirits, refreshing soft drinks, cold beers, and classic aperitivos.

    • Americano

      £2.50
    • Aperol Spritz

      £7.00

      Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

    • Caffe Corretto

      £4.30

      Espresso coffee with a shot of liqueur

    • Cappuccino / Latte

      £2.70
    • Espresso (single)

      £1.90

      Singolo: £1.90 | Doppio: £2.30

    • Hot Chocolate/Mocha

      £2.80
    • Jiuce

      £2.30

      Orange, Apple

    • Large Beer (660 ml)

      £7.50

      Peroni, Moretti

    • Liqueur Coffee

      £5.60

      Amaretto, Frangelico, Tia Maria, Baileys

    • Mineral Water

      £2.80

      Still/Sparkling

    • Negroni

      £7.00

      Campari or Aperol, Martini Rosso, Gin

    • Small Beer (330 ml)

      £4.00

      Nastro Azzurro, Moretti, Peroni Zero, Red Peroni

    • Soft Drink

      £2.80

      Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Aranciata, Limonata

    • Spirit (single)

      £3.00

      25 ml: £3.00 | 50 ml: £5.50

    • Strawberry Bellini

      £7.00

      Strawberry Sauce, Prosecco

    • Tea

      £2.00
    • Red Wines (Vini Rossi)

      A rich selection of authentic Italian red wines, ranging from light and fruity regional favorites to deep, robust classics.

    • Chianti (Toscana)

      £27.00

      Available by the bottle

    • Merlot (Veneto) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Montepulciano (Abruzzo) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Nero D'Avola (Sicilia)

      £25.00

      Available by the bottle

    • Sangiovese (Abruzzo) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • White Wines (Vini Bianchi)

      • Crisp, elegant, and refreshing Italian white wines perfectly paired to complement lighter dishes, seafood, or to enjoy on their own.

    • Chardonnay (Veneto) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Gavi (Piemonte)

      £29.00

      Available by the bottle

    • Pinot Grigio (Veneto/Puglia) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Sauvignon (Veneto) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Rose Wine (Vino Rose)

      A delicate, beautifully balanced rosé offering a crisp, brightly flavored taste of the Veneto region.

    • Pinot Grigio Rose (Veneto) - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50

    • Sparkling Wines (Vini Spumante)

      Celebratory, effervescent Italian sparkling wines to bring a touch of fizz and elegance to your dining experience.

    • Asti Cinzano (Piemonte) – Sparkling/Sweet

      £26.00

      Available by the bottle

    • Prosecco (Veneto) – Sparkling/Dry - Bottle

      £26.00

      Glass: 125ml: £5.50 Bottle: £26.00

    • Dessert Wines (Vini Dolci)

      • Luscious, sweet Italian dessert wines crafted to perfectly crown your meal alongside your favorite sweet treat.

    • Marsala (Sicilia) – Still/Sweet - Bottle

      £26.00

      Glass: 125ml: £5.50 Bottle: £26.00

    • Verduzzo (Veneto) – Still/Sweet - Bottle

      £21.50

      Glasses: 125ml: £4.85 | 175ml: £6.10 | 250ml: £7.85 Bottle: £21.50