Manchester’s favourite casual dining restaurant brand, Gusto Italian, has launched its new menu, with a focus on meat-free dishes and low and no alcohol cocktails. There’s also a special offer for Gusto Gold Reward members and their friends who can enjoy a free drink when purchasing two courses from the new a la carte menu.
The Lloyd Street restaurant, which prides itself on an exceptional guest experience and authentic Italian food, has introduced fresh, seasonal meals. Research found that a quarter of Gusto guests are choosing to eat less meat, so they’ve now introduced innovative vegetarian and plant-based options. The survey also revealed that many visitors are looking for low and no alcohol drinks when dining out, so Gusto have launched a new ‘Mindful Drinking’ collection in response.
The new food menu has been inspired by research trips to Italy, led by CEO Matt Snell and Executive Chef Graham Kirk. The Burrata with watermelon tartare was developed after the team visited an authentic Italian formaggiaio and had the opportunity to make cheese themselves.
Along with new seasonal dishes such as Jerusalem Artichoke Ravioli, Crab Fettuccini and an incredible Prosecco and Saffron Risotto, Gusto Italian has launched a plant-based steak to offer a premium alternative for the increasing number of consumers seeking meat-free dishes. A first for the industry, the dish is made from plant-based proteins, coconut oil and beetroot, seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, creating a delicious vegan option.
The new ‘Mindful Drinking’ collection has been a primary focus in the development of Gusto’s new drinks menu. It includes some fantastic low and no alcohol drinks, which guarantee a night out won’t be boring without alcohol. The Cos-no and Frozen Clean Margarita are expected to be a big hit amongst guests.
Kat Schofield, Head of Marketing at Gusto Italian said, “As the go-to venue for special occasions, we are continually monitoring the latest food trends to ensure that our menus offer an exciting range of authentic Italian dishes that cater for all our guests whatever their tastes, dietary or lifestyle choices. The consumer research that was conducted at the start of the year emphasised the demand for meat-free meals and mindful drinking options, and the menu development team has come back with some stunning additions to our new menu. The vegan steak is a massive stride forward for meat free alternatives. We’re also introducing some wonderfully fresh and bright seasonal dishes that we know our guests will love.”
Founded in Cheshire in 2005, Gusto Italian has almost 600 employees, known as family members, across 14 restaurants.
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