Gustum Bar & Restaurant
Manchester
At a glance
Gustum Bar & Restaurant is a Turkish dining venue on Rose Lane in Liverpool, centred on generous food, shared plates and a relaxed atmosphere. Its menu brings together hot and cold meze, charcoal-grilled meats, seafood, freshly made bread, Turkish desserts and drinks, giving the restaurant a broad format for lunch, dinner or a longer meal with friends.
The cooking places particular emphasis on the charcoal grill. Adana, shish, lamb chops and mixed grills are prepared over real charcoal, adding a fire-cooked character to the main dishes. Seafood also has a place on the menu, with fish and prawns alongside the restaurant’s Turkish specialities. Meze and starters provide a lighter way to begin or form part of a table shared across several diners.
Gustum’s dining style is informal and sociable. The menu is designed around sharing, so the restaurant suits occasions where a table wants to try several dishes rather than order a single course each. Fresh dips, hot small plates and grilled dishes can be combined across the meal, while baklava, ice cream and other Turkish sweets provide traditional options for dessert.
The atmosphere is described as warm, friendly and welcoming, with the energy of an open kitchen and the smell of food cooked over charcoal adding to the experience. The restaurant also serves cocktails and other drinks intended to sit alongside the food, making it suitable for a casual meal that continues into the evening.
Gustum caters for more than one type of visit. A lunch and early-evening offering gives daytime and earlier diners another way to approach the menu, while a kids menu and highchairs make the restaurant suitable for family meals. Private events are also accommodated, including birthdays and meetings. Takeaway collection and delivery extend the menu beyond the dining room, with collection available as well as delivery to selected Liverpool postcodes.
Located at 72 Rose Lane, Gustum is a useful option for diners in Liverpool’s south side and for Manchester visitors planning a meal in the city. The restaurant combines Turkish hospitality with charcoal cooking and a menu built for sharing, whether the occasion is a family lunch, a relaxed dinner, drinks with food or a private gathering.
