Ristorante Buon Gusto

224 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
(650) 742-9777

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Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
Fried Calamari ½ Order
Tortellini Buon Gusto
Pasta Alia Carbonara
Eggplant Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan
Minestrone Soup
Veal Parmigiana
Veal Saltimbocca

Menu

Antipasto e Insalata (Appetizers & Salads)
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar Salad with Romaine, Anchovies, Croutons & Caesar Dressing, and Sourdough Bread & Butter. Add Chicken via Add Ons for an additional $6.
Bruschetta (4 pieces)
Fresh Diced Tomatoes, Onions, Basil & Garlic tossed in Olive Oil on top of grilled bread. Includes Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce w/t Beans, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Grated Carrots. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Mozzarella Caprese (4 pieces)
Delightful and refreshing Italian salad that celebrates the vibrant colors of the Italian flag. Sliced fresh mozzarella, Tomatoes, Sweet Basil & olive oil. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Antipasto Misto (for two persons)
2 Bruschetta, Mozzarella, Salami, Peppers & Onion Vinaigrette. Sourdough Bread & Butter included.
Calamari Vinaigrette Salad
Calamari rings and tentacles tossed together in a flavorful vinaigrette with celery, olives, Pepperoncini peppers, and fresh parsley. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Heart of Romaine
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Pepperoncini peppers & Pesto Vinaigrette. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Bay Shrimp Salad
Baby Shrimps, Romaine lettuce, Tomato, Carrots & Olives. Sourdough Bread & Butter included
Prosciutto e Melone
Cantaloupe wrapped in Prosciutto (Italian dry-cured ham). Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Fried Calamari Half Order
1/2 order of golden crispy Fried Calamari with Marinara dipping Sauce and Lemon wedges. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Sliced Tomatoes with Anchovies
Served with a Calamari & Onion Vinaigrette. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Carpaccio
Raw Italian thinly sliced beef. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Fried Calamari Full Order
Full order (for 2 or 3 persons) of golden crispy Fried Calamari with Marinara dipping Sauce and Lemon wedges. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Smoked Salmon
Comes with Lemon Wedges & Capers and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Clams Bordelaise
Steamed Clams served with a Garlic, Olive Oil & White Wine Bordelaise sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.

Zuppe (Soups)
Minestrone Soup
Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Split Pea Soup
Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Pastina in Broth
Sourdough Bread & Butter Included
Tortellini in Broth
Sourdough Bread & Butter Included

Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti served with traditional Italian Bolognese meat sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter included.
Linguine Clams & Mussels
Linguine pasta, Clams, Mussels, White Wine, Baby Clams, Olive Oil & Garlic with a choice of Choice of Red sauce or Olive Oil & Garlic sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Linguine Clams
Linguine Pasta, Baby Clams, White Wine, and choice of Red sauce or Olive Oil & Garlic sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Linguine Tutto Mare
Clams, Mussels, Prawns, Salmon, Whitefish in Season & Calamari tossed with Linguine. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included. Choice of Olive Oil & Garlic Sauce or Red Sauce
Cannelloni
cylindrical egg-based stuffed pasta served baked with filling of beef & ricotta covered with sauce Bolognese and Cheese. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Lasagna
Meaty, Cheesy, and comforting. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Fettuccine Bolognese
Fettuccine topped with fresh classic Italian Bolognese Sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter included.
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti topped with Classic Fresh Italian Marinara Sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Fettuccine Marinara
Fettuccine topped with Fresh Classic Italian Marinara Sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Beef Ravioli
Beef stuffed Ravioli in Bolognese Sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Cheese Ravioli
VEGETARIAN - Cheese Ravioli with a choice of Pesto or Marinara sauce (vegetarian) or Bolognese sauce (not Vegetarian) Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Pasta Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti Pasta, Pancetta, egg yolk & Onions in Alfredo Sauce or Oil & Garlic white sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Penne Pasta & Prawns
Penne Pasta, Prawns, Mushrooms & Peas in Red Sauce or Garlic & Olive Oil Sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Linguine tossed in Alfredo Sauce (sauce contains Dairy). Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Spaghetti & Meat Balls
Spaghetti pasta served with traditional Italian large Meat Balls. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included

Vegetarian Pasta
Manicotti
VEGETARIAN - stuffed with cheese and Italian herbs, covered in Marinara sauce and baked. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Cheese Ravioli
VEGETARIAN - Cheese Ravioli with a choice of Pesto or Marinara sauce (vegetarian) or Bolognese sauce (not Vegetarian) Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Pasta Primavera
VEGETARIAN - Pasta, roasted vegetables and Parmesan. Sourdough Bread & Butter included.
Eggplant Parmasan
VEGETARIAN - Layers of baked crispy, breaded Eggplant slices, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Cheese. Sourdough Bread & Butter included
Spaghetti Eggplant
VEGETARIAN- Sourdough Bread & Butter included.
Tagliarini Carmelo
VEGETARIAN - Green & White pasta with Mushrooms, Sun dried Tomatoes and Tomato sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.

Specialita (House Specialties)
Gnocchi alla Pesto (Vegetarian)
Pasta gnocchi in Pesto sauce (Sauce may contain nuts). Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Tortellini Buon Gusto
Beef Tortellini with sweet Peas, Pancetta topped with a cream sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.
Gnocchi alla Bolognese
Pasta gnocchi topped with Bolognese sauce. Sourdough Bread & Butter Included.

Fowl
Chicken Marsala
2 Chicken Breasts topped with sauce of Marsala Wine, button mushrooms, Chicken Broth, cream, shallots, garlic & butter. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Chicken Parmagiana
Breaded chicken breast smothered in tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Chicken Cacciatore
two pieces of boneless chicken breast sauteed topped with a flavorful sauce of bell peppers, onions, garlic, white wine, tomatoes & capers. Entree includes Polenta or Spaghetti Pasta and the vegetable(s) of the Day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Chicken Ortolana
2 Chicken breasts sauteed in a brown sauce of white wine, butter, Mushrooms & Artichokes. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the Day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.

Beef
Filet Mignon
Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Pepper Steak
This Entree includes Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
New York Steak
Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Filet Mignon with Prawns
Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.

Veal
Veal Marsala
2 Veal Cutlets sauteed and topped with sauce of Marsala Wine, button mushrooms, Chicken Broth, cream, shallots, garlic & butter. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the Day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Veal Milanese
Veal Cutlet sauteed and topped with Milanese Sauce (made of vegetable/chicken stock, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, butter, garlic, thyme, and basil). Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and Vegetable(s) of the Day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Veal Mustard
Pan Fried Veal served in garlic, Mustard & white wine sauce. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Veal Parmigiana
Pan Fried Veal coated in Parmesan Cheese & breadcrumbs egg batter, topped with Mozzarella, tomato Sauce & Fresh Herbs. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Veal Piccata
2 Veal cutlets coated in flour, sautéed & topped with a tangy lemon butter sauce, capers, and white wine. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Veal Scaloppini
2 Veal Cutlets seasoned with fresh herbs and pan-fried until crispy. Served in a white wine, lemon juice, capers & chicken broth. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood)
Risotto Pescatora
Traditional Risotto with Salmon, Whitefish in season, Prawns, Mussels & Clams. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Grilled Salmon
Salmon seasoned & grilled. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Salmon alla Pizzaiola
Sauteed Salmon in white wine topped with tomato sauce, Cappers & Garlic. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day
Vincenzo's File de Sole Meniere
White Filet of fish sauteed and served with in a sauce of White Wine, Garlic, Butter, Lemon and parsley. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the Day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Grilled Seafood Combination
Salmon, Prawns, Calamary steak with Piccata Sauce & Capers. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Prawns Carmelo
8 prawns in Piccata Sauce. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.
Cioppino
Traditional Italian Stew with Salmon, Calamary, Mussels & Clams. Entree includes Creamy Polenta or Spaghetti and the vegetable(s) of the day, and Sourdough Bread & Butter.

Desserts
Zabaglione with Grand Marnier
refreshing traditional Italian Custard
Frutti di Bosco e Crème Caramel
A creamy Custard topped with Raspberry sauce & mixed Berries and light Caramel at the bottom
Torta Nocciola
Alternating layers of Hazelnut Cake, Hazelnut Cream & Chocolate Cream, topped with Praline Hazelnuts
Chocolate Mousse
Light yet Intense in Chocolate flavour with a beautiful creamy mouth feel
Coppa Mascarpone
Creamy Chocolate layer followed by a smooth Mascarpone Cream topped with Amaretto Cookie crumbs & Chocolate Curls
Cannoli
Pastry shell filled with a combination of Ricotta cheese & Chocolate Chips
Monterosa
A Creamy mix of Mascarpone & Ricotta Cheese divided by a delicate layer of cake topped with wild Berries & red Currant
Crème Caramel
Smooth Custard base topped with a layer of clear caramel sauce
Tiramisu
The classic Italian Dessert

Add Ons
Extra Parmisan Cheese
Side of Marinara Sauce
Extra Side of Bolognese
Extra Side of Alfredo Sauce
Extra Side of Piccata Sauce
Extra Side of Pesto Sauce
Extra Side of Tartar Sauce
Extra Lemon Wedges
Extra Sourdough Bread
Extra House Italian Cream Vinaigrette
Extra Ranch Dressing
Extra Blue Cheese Dressing
Extra Salt Packets
Extra Pepper Packets
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Recent Reviews

Overall dinner was nice. A few things could have been improved. Service was slow they had only two servers and one was the owner. Took awhile to get drinks. They had no veal (which was about 1/3 of their entries). Fetachini pasta was blaw. House wine retail $5.99 they sold it for $55.00 per bottle. There was an extra item on the check that we never got. Like I said dinner was nice, overall food was good. They could do a little bit better. We will try it again in the future.
August 2025
This is a very nice restaurant to have a delicious Italian inspired dinner at. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and elegant. I love the peekaboo element in the bar as you can see into the kitchen. Great food, great service, and overall great place to eat.
July 2025
After a long day battling city traffic and the blazing sun, ending the evening with a delicious dinner was the perfect reward. There was no wait—we were seated right away, menus and wine list in hand, ready for a food adventure.

Our waiter promptly brought out fresh bread with butter and a flavorful olive garlic oil, along with glasses of water to start. He shared the evening's specials, and I was thrilled to see my favorite—Chicken Piccata—on the...
June 2025

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Ristorante Buon Gusto

224 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 742-9777