Gusti Pugliesi

Gusti Pugliesi Bringing the taste of Puglia to the UK 🇮🇹 | Authentic Italian food | Catering events and private parties!

Made for sharing 🇮🇹🧀Our antipasti boards are designed for two people to enjoy together, generously loaded with authentic...
12/06/2026

Made for sharing 🇮🇹🧀

Our antipasti boards are designed for two people to enjoy together, generously loaded with authentic Italian salumi and cheeses sourced directly from Italy.

The selection may vary depending on what arrives from our Italian suppliers, but you’ll always find a variety of premium cured meats and cheeses, with olives and taralli served as a complement.

We focus on quality and generous portions rather than filling the board with unnecessary extras, which is why so many customers tell us they’re surprised by the value for money.

Traditionally, antipasti should be served without balsamic glaze, but if you enjoy it, we’re always happy to add it for you.

Perfect with a glass of wine and good company 🍷❤️

🇮🇹 This Week’s SpecialBaked cannelloni with spinach & ricotta ✨Originating in the Campania region of Southern Italy, can...
10/06/2026

🇮🇹 This Week’s Special

Baked cannelloni with spinach & ricotta ✨

Originating in the Campania region of Southern Italy, cannelloni is one of Italy’s great comfort foods. Traditionally filled with ricotta and spinach or meat, covered in sauce, and baked until golden and bubbling.

The combination of creamy ricotta and spinach has been loved in Italian kitchens for generations. It’s a beautiful example of cucina povera - creating delicious, satisfying dishes from simple, readily available ingredients.

A staple of family gatherings, Sunday lunches, and celebrations, this is proper Italian comfort food ❤️🍷

Come and give it a try before it’s gone! 🇮🇹🍴

Available this week at the Dew Drop
Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun ✨

A Taste Of Southern Italy 🇮🇹✨The Insalata Caprese comes from the island of Capri, in the Campania region of southern Ita...
05/06/2026

A Taste Of Southern Italy 🇮🇹✨

The Insalata Caprese comes from the island of Capri, in the Campania region of southern Italy. Traditionally made with tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, and a pinch of salt, its name literally comes from Capri itself.

One of the most widely told stories is that it was created to reflect the colours of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil. Simple, fresh, and iconic, it has become one of Italy’s most loved dishes around the world.

In our version, we add a drizzle of balsamic glaze. While it’s not part of the traditional recipe, Italian cuisine has always evolved through home cooks and chefs adding their own personal touch over time. For us, it brings a richness and balance that we really love.

As for tradition… well, let’s just say some Italians will tell you: “NO! Balsamic glaze does NOT belong on a Caprese salad!” 😄

To that we say… prrrr, we don’t mind 😊

Because at the heart of it, this dish is about respecting tradition while still cooking with personality, warmth, and a little bit of fun.

A Taste Of Southern Italy On One Plate 🇮🇹✨From the bold, sun-soaked flavours of Calabria to the comfort of Puglia, this ...
04/06/2026

A Taste Of Southern Italy On One Plate 🇮🇹✨

From the bold, sun-soaked flavours of Calabria to the comfort of Puglia, this duo is all about heritage, heart, and traditional homemade food.

Our Calabrese salad brings that southern Italian spirit to the table. Simple, fresh ingredients that have been loved for generations. Think ripe tomatoes, vibrant flavours, and that honest Mediterranean feel that doesn’t need overcomplicating.

And then there’s the panzarotti… a true Puglian classic. Golden, crisp, and filled with all the good stuff, it’s the kind of bite that feels like street food at its best in southern Italy 🇮🇹

Two dishes, two regions, one shared story of family, tradition, and food made with love.

Have you tried this duo yet or is it going on your next order? 👀

After two days in Rome, we continued our journey south.Destination: Puglia.Destination: Molfetta.The plan was simple: ca...
04/06/2026

After two days in Rome, we continued our journey south.

Destination: Puglia.

Destination: Molfetta.

The plan was simple: catch the train from Rome, change at Barletta and arrive at our destination without any particular adventures.

Then I had one of my brilliant ideas.

The train was delayed.

We were thirsty.

I looked at Matt and said:

"Come on, let's leave the station and grab a quick drink."

Well.

You can probably guess what happened next.

We missed the train.

From that moment on, the trip took the direction that things often do when you stop following the plan and simply enjoy the moment.

Between my mum trying to communicate with Matt through Google Translate, seaside aperitivos, a wonderful discovery called Baia Salada, my beloved "office" at Mini Bar Garden Bistrot, and one of the most beautiful sunsets I know overlooking Molfetta's Cathedral, these first few days in Puglia reminded me why I keep falling in love with this part of the world.

I've shared the full story in my latest blog post.

And if you're planning a trip to Puglia, you'll also find a few recommendations on where to eat, enjoy a good glass of wine and experience the Adriatic away from the crowds.

In the next chapter of our journey, I'll take you to Polignano a Mare, Bari and then back to Rome for one final day in Italy before flying home to the UK.

🔗 Link to the article in the comments / on the website.



Dopo due giorni a Roma, siamo ripartiti verso sud.

Direzione Puglia.

Direzione Molfetta.

Il piano era semplice: prendere il treno da Roma, cambiare a Barletta e arrivare a destinazione senza particolari avventure.

Poi ho avuto una delle mie idee brillanti.

Il treno era in ritardo.

Noi avevamo sete.

Ho guardato Matt e ho detto:

"Dai, usciamo dalla stazione per un drink veloce."

Vabbè.

Che ve lo dico a fare.

Abbiamo perso il treno.

Da lì in poi il viaggio ha preso la piega che prendono sempre le cose quando si smette di seguire i programmi e si inizia semplicemente a vivere il momento.

Tra mia madre che cercava di parlare inglese con Matt usando Google Traduttore, aperitivi sul mare, una scoperta meravigliosa chiamata Baia Salada, il mio immancabile "ufficio" al Mini Bar e uno dei tramonti più belli che conosca affacciato sul Duomo di Molfetta, questi primi giorni in Puglia mi hanno ricordato perché continuo ad amare questa parte del mondo.

Ho raccontato tutto nel nuovo articolo del blog.

E se state pensando a una vacanza in Puglia, troverete anche qualche consiglio su dove mangiare, bere un buon bicchiere di vino e godervi il mare lontano dalle f***e.

Nel prossimo capitolo del viaggio vi porterò invece a Polignano a Mare, Bari e poi di nuovo a Roma per il nostro ultimo giorno in Italia prima del rientro nel Regno Unito.

🔗 Link all'articolo nei commenti / sul sito.

29/05/2026

Behind The Scenes In The Gusti Kitchen 👨‍🍳🔥

Fresh dough, plenty of garlic butter, melted cheese, house seasoned fries flying out the fryer and pizzas straight into the oven 🍕🍟

Nothing fancy… just proper Italian comfort food made fresh and served the way we’d want to eat it ourselves 🤌

Featuring:
✨ Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza
✨ House Seasoned Fries

The kind of combo that disappears very quickly once it hits the table 👀

Kitchen Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 3PM - 8PM

28/05/2026

Arancini Are Back 👀🇮🇹

Not from Puglia this time… these beauties actually come from Sicily 🍋 but they were way too loved on opening night not to bring back occasionally 🤌

We sold loads of them, people kept asking when they’d return, so here we are…

This special comes with two arancini:
✨ Mozzarella & spinach
✨ Ham & mozzarella

Golden, crispy on the outside and properly comforting in the middle 🍴

Perfect with a drink, perfect for sharing… or not sharing, we won’t judge 👀

Available This Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 3PM - 8PM ☀️

Summer Specials Just Landed ☀️Inspired by a recent trip back home to Italy 🇮🇹 and by my friend Vito, a brilliant pizzaio...
28/05/2026

Summer Specials Just Landed ☀️

Inspired by a recent trip back home to Italy 🇮🇹 and by my friend Vito, a brilliant pizzaiolo from Molfetta… thank you for the inspiration 🤍

This special brings back memories of long summer days growing up in Puglia. Simple food, eaten in the sun, fresh from the bakery and shared with family ☀️

Somewhere between a sandwich and a panzerotto, it’s crispy on the outside like a proper Apulian panzerotto, but soft inside like traditional Pugliese bread 🤌

Filled with rocket, Parma ham & buffalo mozzarella for that fresh, creamy, salty combo that just works.

Served with a side of rice salad made the way we grew up eating it back home… tuna, mozzarella & fresh vegetables. Light, fresh and the kind of thing you could eat all summer long 🍴

Available From Today, Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 3PM - 8PM

On special this week only for now… but if you lot love it as much as we do, it might just become a permanent summer menu item

Back from a week between Rome & Puglia 🇮🇹 and we’re reopening the kitchen tonight!Find us at Dew Drop from 5pm–8pm for o...
27/05/2026

Back from a week between Rome & Puglia 🇮🇹 and we’re reopening the kitchen tonight!

Find us at Dew Drop from 5pm–8pm for our usual Wine Wednesday 🍷

And no, we’re not closing for the heatwave. Kitchens are meant to be hot — even 50°C inside when it’s 40°C outside. Growing up in Southern Italy, this is just normal life.

Some dishes may be off the menu due to the weather, but expect fresh new ideas inspired by my trip and long chats with two chef friends from Molfetta, my hometown.

Come down, grab a glass, and say hello — we’ve missed you.

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