Ristorante Italiano
GustoSi
“Perditi nel Gusto”
Authentic Italian cooking in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea — fresh pasta, stone-baked pizzas, and the warmth of family hospitality.
Sunday to Thursday Special
Set Menu
Starter — any garlic bread or bruschetta from the main menu
Main course — any pasta or rice dish from the main menu
(Excluding Mother's Day, Father's Day and festive days)
Buon Natale
Christmas Day Menu
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Starters
Rotolo di Prosciutto Crudo
Parma ham with dry figs and dolcelatte cheese
Salmone Marinato
Cured salmon gravlax with lemon, garlic and soft cheese
Bruschetta di Pesce
King prawns served on toasted homemade bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, peppers and onion salsa
Zuppa di Porri Veg
Leek and potato soup
Antipasto Classico
Mixed cold meats, buffalo mozzarella cheese, mixed olives and pickled vegetables
Arancini Margherita Veg
Fried rice balls coated in breadcrumbs with a rich tomato flavour and melting mozzarella cheese centre, served on rocket leaves and diced tomatoes
Mains
Arrosto di Tacchino
Roast turkey with all the trimmings
Ravioli con Crema di Parmigiano e Pesto Veg
Pasta envelopes filled with ricotta cheese and spinach cooked in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce and rocket leaf pesto
Involtini di Vitello
Veal escalope stuffed with Parma ham, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese cooked in a rich wild forest mushrooms sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
Spigola
Pan fried filleted sea bass with onions, peppers in a ’nduja sausage and creamy tomato sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
Costada di Manzo
Prime rib eye steak cooked in a béarnaise sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
Risotto GustoSi Veg
A creamy risotto with onions, peppers, wild forest mushrooms topped with parmesan shavings
Desserts
Fantasia di Bosco
A refreshing mixed berry dessert featuring a creamy ricotta cheese layer on a crisp biscuit base, topped with a vibrant medley of berries and coulis
Christmas Pudding
Served with brandy cream
Tiramisù
Coffee soaked lady finger biscuits topped with layers of mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder
Gelato
A choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream (ask your server for topping sauce flavours)
per person
£54.95 — 12 years of age and under
£25 per person deposit required on booking, non-refundable after 15th December 2026.
Call Call to Reserve — 01702 472744No service charge · No drinks included · Separate bills not permitted · VAT included. Speak to your server about any food allergens and ingredients.
Christmas Opening Times
Food Allergy or Intolerance?
We have it covered.
Whether you have a food allergy or intolerance, we will do our utmost to accommodate or provide an alternative.
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To discuss your specific dietary requirements give us a call or speak to us in person and we will be happy to assist you.
Benvenuti
Step Inside
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Warm lighting, exposed brick and the buzz of an open kitchen — step inside and let the evening unfold.
Kind Words
Loved by Leigh-on-Sea
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“The best restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea. Everything we had was cooked to perfection.”
— Recent Google Review
“Duck Ragù and Seafood Marinara highly recommended. Open kitchen with flames and lovely smells!”
— Facebook Review
“Fillet steak pasta was sublime. Warm, welcoming — proper authentic Italian.”
— TripAdvisor Review
Come & See Us
Visit GustoSi
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To Book a Table
We take bookings the old-fashioned way — give us a ring and we'll look after you. Walk-ins welcome too, subject to availability.
01702 472744Find Us
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
SS9 1BT