Real Gusto – Italian
Real Gusto invites diners into a vibrant celebration of Italian heritage where the air is perfumed with the rich aroma of slow-simmered Bolognese and the bright, citrusy zing of limoncello-infused seafood. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic tradition and coastal elegance, serving up everything from golden, crispy arancini and tender Roman-style artichokes to delicate ribbons of pappardelle and ravioli that capture the sun-soaked essence of Amalfi. Every plate arrives as a sensory journey, offering a warm and inviting escape where the soulful flavors of the Mediterranean take center stage.
24, High Street, 02155 +17813961656 https://www.realitaliangusto.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Real Gusto
Dairy-Free at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Lemon and Artichokes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Lemon and Artichokes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medford Big, Eggplant Parmigiana and Romana Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon and Short Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Truffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Grilled Chicken and Umbria. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries and Truffle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Real Gusto
Real Gusto in Medford has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Medford Big, Eggplant Parmigiana and Romana Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Real Gusto
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mezzaluna | 14.1 g | 65.7 g |
| Chicken Parm | 21.3 g | 55.6 g |
| Emilia | 4.6 g | 47.2 g |
| Campania | 41.8 g | 41.8 g |
| Trentina Salad | 73.6 g | 35.5 g |
| Bufalina | 51.4 g | 33.7 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Positano | 76.8 g | 27.5 g |
| Romana Salad | 32.3 g | 26 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Sarda Salad | 58.2 g | 25 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Starters
- Caprese di Bufala - $18: Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $15: bread, diced tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, burrata, pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $10: fried risotto balls, peas, tomato, mozzarella, ground beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Artichokes in Rome - $16: Artichokes rolled with prosciutto and baked in the oven
- Fried Calamari - $16: rings and tents battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Meatball Bites - $15: white wine sauce, fig reduction with fried polenta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Limoncello Scallops - $20: pan seared in a limoncello sauce served with spinach and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Steamed Mussels - $15: sauteed mussels with wine sauce and garlic
Pasta and Risotto
- Bolognese Pappardelle - $24: Classic Bolognese sauce, ground beef and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Amalfi - $26: filled with ricotta, walnuts and pear, in a limoncello sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Sorrentina - $18: Potato gnocchi, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Broccoli and Sausage Fusilli - $19: in a white wine sauce and garlic
- Porcini Mushrooms Pappardelle - $27: creamy sauce and truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pasta alla Diavola - $27: shrimps, scallops, clams in a hot spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pasta e Fagioli - $18: red beans soup with pancetta and toasted bread Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
Main Courses
- Chicken Lemon and Artichokes - $25: chicken lemon and artichockes in a lemon caper sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Salmon - $29: salmon fillet, topped with lemon and caper sauce, served with asparagus and mashed potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pork Chop Milanese - $22: fried breaded pork, served with cherry tomatoes and arugola Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $24: fried eggplant with tomato sauce and mozzarella side of pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Short Ribs - $30: served with mashed potatoes and toasted cheese bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Parm - $27: Breaded chicken fried and topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. side of spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Salads
- Romana Salad - $10: Roman lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, EVOO, salt, pepper, Parmigiano shaved, olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Trentina Salad - $10: Mixed greens, chopped apples, walnuts, fresh cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sarda Salad - $10: mixed greens, beets, goat cheese, raisins, walnuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Modenese Salad - $10: mix greens, prosciutto, parmigiano, balsamic
Sides
- Grilled Chicken - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Truffle Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Meatballs Red Sauce - $6
Pizze
Our pizzas are baked in an official approved Neapolitan Pizza oven. All pizzas are 12 inches.
- Margherita - $15: Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil garnish, Parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Calabria - $16: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, basil garnish
- Bufalina - $18: Buffalo mozzarella, light tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes
- Vegetarian - $18: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Alpina - $19: tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, sausage
- Positano - $18: Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions
- Campania - $17: Mozzarella, mushrooms, garlic, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Emilia - $19: Mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Umbria - $18: Mozzarella, garlic, sausage, truffle oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Speranza "HOPE" - $19: prosciutto, mozzarella, stracciatella cheese, figs jam, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mezzaluna - $21: Mozzarella, ricotta, salami, tomato sauce, prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano
- Pesto Tronchetto - $21: Fontina, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, mozzarella, arugula, figs jam Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Medford Big - $21: mozzarella, tomato sauce, sausage, meatballs, ham, pepperoni, prosciutto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Dessert
- Tiramisu - $9: Lady fingers, mascarpone cream, coffee cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Profiterol - $9: Puff pastries, chocolate cream topped with white chocolate Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- Calzone alla Nutella - $13: Baked turnover pizza filled with nutella Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Zone, Volumetrics
- Cannoli - $9: Home made cannoli filled with ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Angels Italian Churros - $9: Fried dough strips, with cinnamon, sugar and served with nutella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Affogato - $8: One Scoop of Gelato, pistachio, chocolate or chocolate, topped with a shot of espresso coffee Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Real Gusto
- Is Real Gusto dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Real Gusto has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Lemon and Artichokes.
- What can I eat at Real Gusto on a dairy-free diet?
- Chicken Lemon and Artichokes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Real Gusto have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries and Truffle Fries.
- Is Real Gusto gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Real Gusto?
- Mezzaluna, at roughly 65.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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