The glitzy event, on 1st December, included a two-course meal with fizz from Gusto’s festive menu, a fabulous fashion show by Kjole Boutique, live music by Samantha Siddall, a shopping showcase from local independent businesses and a raffle and auction.

The raffle and auction raised £2000 which was then doubled to £4000!

In total, including our JustGiving page, you helped us raise an outstanding £6250 for Tommy’s!

Tommy’s funds vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. It is the largest charity in the UK carrying out research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Thanks to the support of fundraisers, Tommy’s is able to carry out more than £2 million worth of ground-breaking research every year from 4 UK research centres, including at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester.

To celebrate our launch, we sent a fleet of classic Mini Coopers around the City delivering Gusto Italian signature pizzas.

The scenes evoked the iconic 1969 hit film the Italian Job in an event that really did blow the doors off across Oxford! We even enlisted the help of Strictly Come Dancing star, Giovanni Pernice.

We were approached by a loyal customer about holding the event after they sadly suffered the loss of their baby in 2021. We hope that the funds and awareness raised from this event will help this amazing charity to continue its vital work.

If you would like to donate or find out more about Tommy’s, see the website.

Tommys Charity

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After an extensive refurbishment, we have created a stylish, contemporary restaurant with an open-plan Theatre Kitchen and Chef’s Table Pizza Experience. There is also a stunning cocktail lounge serving mouth-watering aperitifs to enjoy before your meal. Upstairs, you’ll find a 55-cover dining room which is perfect for your private party or event.

To celebrate our launch, we sent a fleet of classic Mini Coopers around the City delivering Gusto Italian signature pizzas.

The scenes evoked the iconic 1969 hit film the Italian Job in an event that really did blow the doors off across Oxford! We even enlisted the help of Strictly Come Dancing star, Giovanni Pernice.

The BAFTA-winning Sicilian dancer assisted Gusto Italian chefs to deliver pizza and prosecco to shoppers, local businesses, key workers and emergency services.

Visiting Oxford City Football Club, Oxford Bus Company, the police and fire services and the Oxford Business Park, the Minis then made a very special stop at the MINI plant in Cowley – the home of the Mini!

Gusto Italian CEO Matt Snell said: “Oxford, as the home of the Mini, was the perfect place for us to reenact the ‘Italian Job’. It was exciting to partner with Giovanni on this and we were thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response we received from members of the public and local businesses. “

Gusto Italian is now open at The Mitre, High St, Oxford OX1 4AG for lunch, dinner and mouth-watering cocktails, 7 days a week.

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We’re SO excited to show you what we’ve been working on over the past couple of weeks.

As well as giving the restaurant a stunning makeover including transforming our private dining room, we’ve also added some new experiences for you to enjoy…

Get boozy at our Bottomless Brunch, show off your ‘Flour Power’ at our unique Pizza Experience and take wholesome Sundays to the next level with our brand-new Sunday Roast Sharer, plus a NEW Autumn menu!

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That’s right, we’re talking slow-cooked pork gnocchi, scallop & prawn ravioli, vanilla risotto with amarena cherries and so much more! Oh yes, and our ‘Nduja & Mascarpone sourdough pizza that’s already been nominated for the National Pizza Awards! Try it and you’ll see why…

But there’s something we’re even more excited about…

OUR NEW SUNDAY SHARING ROAST

Served on a wooden board, the Sunday Roast Sharer includes Sirloin of Beef, Roast Chicken, Porchetta-style Pork Belly, Crackling and, most importantly, 3-meat ragù shepherd’s pie. All served with roasties, Yorkshire puddings, Chantenay carrots & parsnips, signature cauliflower ‘carbonara’ cheese, winter greens, braised red cabbage, and a jug of gravy.

It’s available every Sunday 12pm-6pm, this huge Sunday Roast Sharer is just £42.95 and feeds two, with the option to order extra helpings for additional guests for just £21.95 – so whether you’re on a ‘date day’ or catching up with friends and family, the Gusto Italian sharing board has you covered. 

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 Our new look will include a brand new pizza experience, open kitchen, private dining room transformation and new decor, making it the perfect place for all your upcoming celebrations.

We’re closing our doors temporarily for the refurbishment on Monday 3rd October and will re-open with a new fresh look as well as a new menu, bottomless brunch and pizza experience on Tuesday 18th October.

To celebrate our fresh re-design, we’re looking to sponsor one of the area’s established clubs or sports teams.

The sponsorship includes a brand-new co-designed kit or uniform, as well as a Christmas Pizza Experience party and end-of-season party at their new look venue.

We’re welcoming nominations from all teams and groups in the area, from dance groups to football and rugby clubs.

To be considered, nominate your team here.

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Harvested during the Autumn months, these truffles are prized for their rich and intense flavour.

We’re talking…

Truffle Negroni (with truffled popcorn!)  and Smoked Burrata & Truffled Honey to start

Your choice of Truffle Linguini or Slow-Cooked Beef & Truffle Polenta for main.

Get your table book ASAP and try these new exciting dishes and drinks first…

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To celebrate the brand new experience and makeover, we decided to mark the occasion with a secret Pizza Experience at Princes Street Gardens on Saturday – offering 6 lucky locals a first look at their experience; with Edinburgh Castle providing the backdrop.

The guests learnt first-hand the art of pizza making and all about the finest Italian ingredients used to make Gusto’s sourdough pizzas and trademark dough petals. This was just a sneak peek of the experience guests can expect when Gusto Italian reopens it’s doors again on Tuesday 2nd August. 

The Gusto Pizza Experience, which can be booked for 6-10 people, involves four Italian courses, hands-on pizza making, complimentary fizz on arrival, and piping cannolis. Once reopen, Edinburgh locals will be able to take their seats at the new pizza chef’s table for a fun-filled two-hour experience. 

Matt Snell, Chief Executive Officer, said “After great success in Nottingham and Liverpool, we can’t wait to bring the ultimate Pizza Experience to the people of Edinburgh. 

It’s going to be tough to beat a location like Edinburgh Castle but we think our stunning new interiors will create the perfect surroundings for our new Pizza Experience.”

Find out more about our Pizza Experience here

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Vacant since 2018, the old Mitre Hotel is considered one of the most historic hostelries in the city, with the grade II listed building dating back to 1630 and we’re honoured to be opening there. Our primary focus in the renovation will be preserving the legacy of this iconic building, and we’re working with historic contractors and local specialists to restore this once grand venue.

We’ll have a restaurant and bar on the ground floor where we’ll be open for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks plus function room on the first floor for up to 100 people.

The new site in Oxford follows the launch of our flagship Nottingham restaurant which opened in December 2021. As with Nottingham and newly refurbished sites including Cookridge in Leeds, and Liverpool, the new Oxford restaurant & bar will feature three new design concepts which have proved to be a huge hit with our guests: Pizza Experience, Theatre Kitchen, and Dine Under the Olive Trees, all of which help to deliver an immersive, unique dining experience evocative of the Amalfi Coast.

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Can you believe it? We’ve funded over 30,000 breakfasts for children and young people at risk of hunger through our partnership with the Magic Breakfast charity (FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GIVING BACK).

And here’s how we did it… For every kids’ meal and breakfast dish bought in our restaurants, we donate the cost of a breakfast to help support a hungry child. We also donate all money from the ‘invisible’ Magic Breakfast side which you can order from our A la Carte menu.

If you would like to find out more about Magic Breakfast and their fantastic work visit their website HERE.

We couldn’t have done it without all of you and of course the amazing Magic Breakfast. So, we want to say a huge thank you, and we can’t wait for the next milestone!

A little meal can go a long way 

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Are you looking for the perfect spot to enjoy your spritz? We have partnered up with Aperol Spritz to create this show-stopping Summer terrace. Perfect for your after-work drinks, sunny days, and al fresco dining.

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The terrace pops with orange colours and accents inspired by the Terrazza sunspots of Italy’s Amalfi coast.

Why not join us to enjoy a refreshing Aperol Spritz served from our outdoor bar on wheels, and take some Instagram-able pictures in front of our floral feature wall? While you’re there don’t forget to try our new Summer menu filled with fresh flavour, lighter dishes, and of course our delicious frozen cocktails!

We look forward to seeing you there!

To find our more about Aperol click HERE.

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