Gusto

Love Gusto! The perfect adorable neighborhood Italian spot. The bar staff is phenomenal - Charlotte, Elise & the red haired girl are fabulous. We love the Salciccia pizza & Caesar salad combo. Great indoor & patio space. The best!

Gusto Crew is amazing. I did a reservation and asked for them to leave a single flower and a note on the table for my wife before we got there. They did not disappoint. Pizza is delicious, the staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Overall just great place to take your Lady for dinner. They started our date night off just right! Thank you Gusto, and thank you to the server/Waiter that went out of his way to snag a flower from central market and write the note for my wife. You’re the greatest Glue Guy out here!

Outstanding Experience We recently visited Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in Austin to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We made a reservation about a week in advance and were pleasantly surprised to be seated in a private booth with curtains, complete with a thoughtful “Happy Birthday” sign. As an extra special touch, they even brought my daughter a complimentary glass of prosecco before we ordered—a detail that truly set the tone for the evening. The food was excellent across the board. For appetizers, we had calamari and brussels sprouts. The calamari was among the best I’ve had—perfectly crispy and well-seasoned. The brussels sprouts were flavorful, though slightly overcooked, but still delicious. For entrées, we ordered the alla crema pasta, speck and pear pizza, and spinach lasagna with Bolognese. Each dish was outstanding, with rich flavors and high-quality ingredients. Service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and professional. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and having the private booth made the experience even more enjoyable. The only minor downside was the parking situation, which is always a challenge around Austin restaurants, but the food and service more than made up for it. Our total bill was around $250—pricey, but well worth it for the quality of the experience. Overall, Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great Italian dining experience in Austin. We will definitely be back!

Pizza was good. But everything else was subpar in terms of taste, portion, and presentation. This was the pasta that was served to me, fresh from the kitchen. The tiramisu didn’t feel like tiramisu; it felt like lady fingers and ice cream were forcibly served together. Overall, not a good experience if this is the taste, portion, and presentation that we have to pay for.

We recently hosted an exclusive event at Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, and it was an absolute delight from start to finish. A huge thank-you to Amber, the manager, whose attention to detail and warm hospitality made the evening truly special. The appetizer spread was both beautiful and delicious, offering the perfect mix of flavors to please every palate. Guests especially loved the Venetian spritz—refreshing, light, and absolutely perfect for a hot Austin day! From the first welcome to the final goodbye, the servers were incredibly attentive, ensuring that every guest felt well cared for throughout the night. If you're looking for a venue that combines excellent service, a welcoming atmosphere, and unforgettable food and drinks, Gusto is it. Thank you, Amber and team, for helping us create such a memorable evening!

Gusto Italian gave me and my wife an incredible experience on our 1st year anniversary dinner. They made a little sign for our table congratulating us on our anniversary and offered us a couple wine tasting glasses. We sat at the patio outside and it was a great vibe and atmosphere. Although there were some bugs, our waitress brought a little fan to keep them away. Our waitress was also excellent and continually checked in on us. The food was amazing, even my picky (sorry, honey) Vietnamese wife loved the taste! At the end, they brought us some complementary glasses of a celebratory sparkling drink to enjoy with our dessert. All in all, we had an amazing time here and would love to come back next time we are in Austin!

Excellent dining experience all the way around. Friendly staff, nice dining room, and great Italian food and wine list. The meatballs, pasta, and pizza were all very tasty and prepared with high quality ingredients. The hot buttered bread that was brought out to sop up the broth from our mussels appetizer was AMAZING, so soft and delicious. Thanks for a great dinner after a long day!

Food was great but portion was so small. $25 for four fork fulls of pasta. I’m headed elsewhere for “dinner”. Look at portion compared to fork… Noodles and tomatoes are still cheap guys

If you're looking for an upscale vibe but with entrees that are good but nothing out of this world, it's a really good spot for this. Service is really good, with great waiting staff! We got the 3 cheese plate that I would highly recommend, I'm personally not a huge cheese guy but was really impressed especially with the local honey and homemade berry spread that went with the cheeses. Also, I like how they were not traditionally simple cheeses like a Mild cheddar or plain Parmesan. Although expensive, you were paying for quality cheese, five stars. My fiancee really enjoyed her aperol spritz which was in a pretty large glass and was strong! As for our main dishes, we both had the Alla Crema. It was pretty good and all tasted very much homemade/scratch which is good considering the higher prices for the portion sizes. I wasn't blown away by the flavor but it was decent. I think the biggest thing is the higher pricing here without your socks really been blown off on the entrees, albeit I've only had one so maybe other dishes do! Overall, came out spending $133 with one mixed drink, a cheese board, and two entrees. A little steep for Italian in my opinion. Given the higher price point, I would only see myself coming back for the happy hour prices which are solid, half off on the cheeseboard and great deals on drinks! I'm also a little more bias on Italian as well since I grew up my entire life in New Jersey around a lot of super good yet reasonable priced Italian food.

Cameron, Since you weren't there, let me tell you what actually happened. I walked in and the hostess informed me 'no dogs.' Even though my animal had a service vest on, she did NOT ask about the service. I asked her specifically about service animals inside the building and her reply was no animals inside, service animals or not: company policy was NO animals inside. That is entirely different than no pets or service animals only. Not sure what other people have been told This same story, but no mention of ADA rules happened. My dinner companion can attest to that. Could your MOD point me out of a crowd?

I visited this restaurant on a Monday during happy hour while in the area, and I'm glad I did. I started with a Peroni which was only $5 but noticed they also offered 25% off bottles of wine and half off antipasto dishes. We opted for the frites due to the deal; they were served in crispy shoestring size and were delicious. For our entrees, I chose the vegetarian lasagna, which was a standout as it was so flavorful that I didn't miss the meat. My date enjoyed the quail Marsala, which looked equally tempting. The service was good, there was convenient parking, and the restaurant had a cozy neighborhood vibe. I would definitely return for a quiet lunch or an affordable happy hour if I'm in the area again.

Was in town for my neice's engagement party. She picked Gusto's for this event and it was great. The ambiance is similar to some Bronx style eateries where you know the food is going to be great as soon as you walk in- the aromas emanating from the kitchen are a dead giveaway! My sister-in-law (mother of the bride), pre ordered several appetizers so they would come out immediately while we were perusing the menu, ordering drinks and getting acquainted with the groom's family. The antipasto boards and the roasted Brussels sprouts were delicious. Then came the entrees- I ordered the pasta with clams; you could taste the wine I. The butter sauce and it was perfectly seasoned and balanced. The little clams were tasty and tender, and there were lots of them crowning the home made noodles. My neice wanted to try the risotto, which she said was delicious. The groom ordered the quail- I couldn't ask him how it was but there was nothing left on his plate- a sure sign that it was great. My two nephews both had the pasta bolognese and they had a bet going on as to whether or not Anthony would get sauce on his nice, button down white shirt! Those boys dug into their pasta bolognese with gusto (haha) and yes the white shirt did show evidence of a meal well enjoyed! Further down the line were my brother and sister-in-law, the grooms brother and sister-in-law and the grooms parents...I don't know what they had but we had good fun at the kids table . Then it was time for dessert. My sister-in-law ordered the entire dish of tiramisu. It came out in a beautiful ceramic dish and was served to all the guests, along with coffee americano, decaf, cappuccinos, espressos and dessert wines. This was such a good time and the great service added to the enjoyment.

It's time for patio weather! Enjoyed a few dishes here - lasagna, Bianco pizza, and cheese plate. Service is so friendly and she gave advice on a bottle of wine to pick out. Everything comes out tasty and fresh. I really liked the flavors on the pizza - artichoke had a good taste and texture. Pizza is easily shareable.

Another great meal ... Christmas eve dinner. Thanks Joanna, our server (see photo), for genuinely friendly service, seating us in a quiet, romantic location, and bringing us wonderful food. Great grilled veggies, with a fantastic anchovy sauce, with fresh focaccia bread. Best mussels I have eaten in a long time. Thanks for the recommendation Joanna. And, the lasagna with meat sauce was delicious. Great meal, made better by Joanna's great service.

My first time eating here at this restaurant and I was really impressed. The food tasted fresh and was prepared to perfection. The staff were very friendly and cordial. Love the vibe. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Service was AMAZING. We went here for a birthday lunch and got a beautiful table in the corner booth. The food was amazing. We had the chicken Parmesan and the Bolognese and both were delicious.

The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little prayer for you... I woke up, said a prayer, put in my makeup and went to brunch with me ladies and I was NOT disappointed!! The service, drinks, food, atmosphere where GREAT. It's such a small beautiful Italian restaurant tucked away in the heart of Austin. I dropped my fork by accident and immediately the manager appeared next to me with a replacement...I didn't even realized he seen me my blooper. Our waitress was so amazing and constantly checked in on us, even when it was closed to closing and we didn't notice she never rushed us and they took our photo. Def check this place out you will enjoy not only the delicious food and beverages but they really know how to treat their customers. Also tried the brussel sprouts and order them!!!

I went during restaurant week so it was a good deal. The meatballs were absolutely amazing. The best thing there by far. The cannoli was really good too but the pasta was okay but the pizza was really good. The dough was awesome. The peach dessert reminded me of Greek yogurt and I wish the caprese came with bread or something but it was delicious. The atmosphere is really nice and the service was really good. Very nice and answered all of our questions.

I came in for Restaurant week in September with two other people. *Warning, for those who don't know me or my reviews, as a former Sicilian resident, Italian cuisine must be 'this high to ride this ride' to convince me it warrants 5 stars* Let's get to it - First (s) Burrata Caprese Burrata cheese is mozzarella that's formed into a thin pouch and then filled with soft, stringy curd and cream called stracciatella just for folks who don't know. This burrata had the expected buttery flavor which paired well with the beefsteak's mild base. Peach Panzenella This peach panzanella salad was a delicious bread salad featuring fresh peaches and a light vinaigrette. Not only was this salad light but it was also tangy. Second(s) Crispy Sardine Bruschetta Bruschetta is a crispy small, sliced baguette topped with vegetables, fish or meat to serve as an appetizer. It consists of a toasted baguette slice, rubbed with olive and fresh garlic, and topped with chopped and seasoned tomatoes. The bruschetta served here places a twist on what many deem as a classic by topping it with Nuri sardines preserved in oil and chutney. This appetizer is one of my favorites as it is made with very simple ingredients, one mighty sauce and an explosion of flavors. The sweet and spicy flavor of the chutney paired with the saltiness of the fish rendered the dish both sweet and savory. Tuna Crudo This raw tuna dish was dressed with capers and fennel and provided heaps of flavor. The evoo was robust and had a bitterness reminiscent of cardoons and mustard greens. Third (s) Summer Risotto This risotto brought forth a rich sweetness derived from the Parmesan and charred sweet corn. However, it was not too rich which makes this ideal for a summer main course. Gulf Red Snapper This snapper had a mild, slightly sweet taste (as expected). The braised raised root vegetables for this dish were made fragrant with edible flowers. Drinks Berry Smash This was made with Tito's vodka, muddled lemon & basil, luxardo cherry and ginger ale. This drink (for me) was a cross between a martini and an old fashion. The service provided was efficient. Overall, this was a good sampling of what the spot has to offer. $176.00 before tip

Went back this past Saturday for a Triple Bday Dinner for a party of 16. Was the perfect choice for this gathering.. All around amazing service, great food, cocktails, well paired wines.. Didn't take photos of everything some samples below. Some highlights: -Focaccia is excellent -Fritto Misto has fried olives (olive lovers rejoiced) -Marinara sauce is very tasty -Salted Caramel Budino spoonfuls were followed by elation -Flourless chocolate torte is decadent My only 1 sadness was the double espresso I was served, it was luke warm and bitter, to fix this I was quickly offered a replacement which I declined so they graciously removed it from the bill and apologised. I mean if that is not service I do not know what is. Thanks Gusto for making it a memorable bday celebration.

Oh yeah, if you're an Italian food lover, you will like this place for sure! We visited for lunch, it has nice and comfortable atmosphere, staff was very attentive and polite, food was served without any delays. The price for food is reasonable, but I thought price for wine could have been a bit cheaper. (not a big deal, I got beer instead!). My husband ordered chicken parmigiana which was SO tender and delicious, I got meatball spaghetti which was also very tasty!

A seemingly upscale eatery with good service and mediocre food. Upon walking into Gusto's we were kindly greeted and sat at the nicely set table. Music not too laid and everything was clean. It was a Friday night so it was busy. We got two wines, bread app, the fried olives. Each was good but nothing spectacular. During dinner, I noticed all of the pasta entrees were pretty small. I tried them all and they were fine. All 6 we ordered. Each plated plainly, except the quail. It was delicious. Very yummy. But everything is SO expensive. Nothing was worth the price unfortunately. And I wouldn't recommend this to a friend. From the wine to the entrees. I did think the desserts were tasty. But nothing was memorable other than the quail - which was more than 40 for two tiny quail legs. Money can be spent someone else!

I loved this place! I really just wanted a simple pasta dish and they were able to accommodate me with an off-the-menu request. My mom got mussels (she was annoyed bread wasn't included but we got the focaccia which was soooo perfect for sharing), we got the Misto salad which was good!, and my mom got a glass of wine that she seemed to enjoy. The ambiance was awesome (there was inside and outside), server was personable and kind, in fact all the staff that I came across was really nice. I am SO glad that we came here for our last night in Austin because it was the best meal that we had here!

I absolutely love this spot!!! I've been here for a few different occasions - birthday dinner, quick late night drinks and snacks at the bar, happy hour - Gusto can do it all! Family-run spot with a scratch kitchen and incredible Italian wine list that's pretty much consistently knocking it out of the park. You can get reservations on OpenTable (recommended) and they have small parking lots on both sides or street parking behind the strip. The patio is covered with fans and both the interior and exterior have a nice ambiance. I've always had great service (and immediately befriended the bartenders) and really enjoy coming here to visit. Ladies - this is THE perfect happy hour!!! Do not miss!!!!!

We had such an amazing dinner here! Everything we ordered was fantastic and brought me back to Italy - it was very authentic. We had the focaccia, meatballs to start and for entrees we had the special pasta, a spaghetti all'arrabiata, frutti di mare, funghi pizza and red snapper. Everyone loved their dishes and I'd order everything the same again. Our server Tara was very knowledgeable with menu selections including the wine, and very attentive. All the staff we encountered were very friendly. We had a nice dimly lit cozy booth in the back which felt more private. If you're a party of 2 or 4 - try to request it. So happy to have found an authentic Italian restaurant in Austin and I can't wait to try out their newly opened Mediterranean restaurant Gracia next door.

How did I not know about Gusto??? I've probably driven past this restaurant a thousand times and never saw it but boy am I glad I found it! Friendly service, great drinks, and delicious Italian fare make this Rosedale neighborhood spot one of my new favorites. The meat and cheese board was plentiful and varied - the Cesar salad had a hint of spice that gave it a unique flavor - and the pizza was crispy and cheesy. The watermelon sorbet and goat cheese tort for desert were just icing on the cake! Love this place!!

Enjoyed my visit for ladies night to Gusto! There aren't a huge amount of options as a vegan, but our server was kind and helped me find a few. I ended up trying a pasta dish, Brussels sprouts, and the focaccia. The Brussels are HUGE and cooked perfectly & crispy-my favorite! Pasta was good too. I was a little disappointed with the focaccia-it was more like regular white Italian bread. Cute, romantic ambience and glad we checked it out :)

Hidden gem in the north central side of ATX. The service was excellent and the food too. I will come here again and again......

My vegetarian friend likes this restaurant. We started with the nicely baked Focaccia with warm olives. She ordered the Alla Crema substituting mushrooms for pancetta.. I ordered the Lasagna with marinara so she could have a bite. The Alla Crema was a tasty dish but the Lasagna was not. There was something amiss. The lasagna noodles seemed soggy for lack of a better word. There was no distinction between the cheese texture and the pasta at all. If the dish was purposely made this way I would not order it again. I don't think the bolognese sauce could even have saved it. I love lasagna and was deeply disappointed The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff were more than accommodating.

Gusto was a cozy intimate dining experience that was ultimately underwhelming in the food itself. The service was outstanding! The food however was bland and extremely expensive. I ordered the ravioli without meat and while it looked phenomenal, it left me unsatisfied both in terms of quantity and taste.

I love the intimacy Gusto has. Perfect for dates or simply private exchanges.  There is a terrific wine list and a strong menu. The Margherita pizza had a nice crust with fresh sauce and tomatoes.  The Caesar salad was fresh and tasted just right. Our server was pleasant enough, but as we were ordering this small amount, we didn't seem like a very important customer in the rotation.

Spacious restaurant with indoor, bar and outside seating. I ordered to go and sat at the bar, the dark haired bartender was very attentive, nice and helpful. I got a party platter with veggies, meat & fruits for a house NYE party and added some delicious and fresh focaccia bread and bolognese pasta. Everything was packed well and traveled easy for my 25 min drive home. I can't wait to come back and dine in.

Nick provided outstanding service and knowledge of the menu and wines. Italian food rarely ranks high on my list but this place not only exceeded my expectations but it seems those of the past Yelp community. Give them a try and ask for Nick.

Tried Gustos for Austin Restaurant week. I tried their 4-course dinner and it was decent. The appetizers were the crispy sardine bruschetta and peach panzanella. My sister did order the alternatives. The main course was Lockhart quail and dessert was key lime budino. I tried her tuna crudo - it was a bit salty, but her gulf red snapper was quite good. The timing of the courses were a tad bit more spaced out than I would have preferred, our dinner took 2.5 hrs to complete. Otherwise it was a decent meal.

Coming from Chicago, I associate Italian restaurants with special occasions so I took my wife to Gusto for our anniversary. We eat at restaurants all over Austin (and around the world). We hadn't tried Gusto before, so gave it a try. The ambiance homey and professional. The waitstaff were excellent - knowledgeable and social. It was busy, but all the staff we encountered were really nice. The focaccia bread was delicious. Bottle of wine reasonably priced. Nicoise salad delicious. my wife had the fritto miusto that was omg, off the chart. I had the bolognese pasta main couse and Perfecto. Thanks Gusto for a memorable evening.

Came here for a birthday. We sat outside on the patio since we're in a larger group. It was beautiful! Lighting not so great for photo-taking, but lovely nonetheless. Service was great! Ambiance is perfect for a gathering or celebration. Okay, food: there aren't a ton of options if you can't do pork or most seafood. BUT, their brussel sprouts are fantastic! They're crispy and savory and flavorful. Also, I really enjoyed their bread. Margarita pizza other dishes we tried were as expected, good balance and flavor, but honestly it was the brussel sprouts that stole the show for me. Go check it out!

Came for a friends birthday and they accommodating. The waiter was friendly but we waited quite some time for the check. Caesar salad and fungi pizza was delicious! Over all I'd recommend d!

Big fan of this spot, not only because it's within walking distance from the house.... but the staff and food is always delectable. The lasagna and meatballs pair perfectly with their Peach Bellini! Actually, everything pairs well with the Peach Bellini! It's a must get. They have an adorable outside patio perfect for getting your Nom Nom's on. Whole Branzino is my next stop on their menu. I suggest coming with a group, and posting outside on their comfy couches, enjoy some good company and a bottle of wine. Can't go wrong here!

Amazing food! Wonderful, perfect service by Joanna! Fabulous wine selection. Wonderful place for nice Italian fare! We will be back.

Ordered the shrimp scampi and the pepperoni pizza. Both were delicious, the ambience was very classy and our service was over the top. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a romantic date night.

Food is delicious, and the drinks are too! My one complaint is I don't like the way they do their pasta dishes, but that's just a personal preference on sauces. The overall ambience is well done, and they have a wonderful patio area for when the weather's nice. Service can be hit or miss depending on the server you get, but they tend to be good. If you're hoping for excellent service, that's where it gets more iffy.

This was my second time here with the last time being a few years ago. However, this was the first time trying their garlic focaccia. In short it was some of the best/most fresh focaccia I've ever tried. I would go back simply to have that. The chicken wasn't bad, but it was hard to get past the charred taste. The veggies (kale and beets) that accompanied the dish were the star for me.

Food was excellent and service very attentive and addressed all our wishes. Start with the warm focaccia and marinated olives. Pasta dishes were very good. Recommend this restaurant. And very reasonably priced.

The food is absolutely delicious and the service is incredible. We had a large dinner party and I was extremely impressed with how attentive the server was and how timely all of our food and drinks were served.

Not so much of the alcohol concern that the manager approved of, kindly! It was again, the horrible service of the waitress FAITH S, who didn't want to bring requested items to enjoy the food that we made reservations for, also the slamming of the check book on our table as well. We did not touch our food at all, had to get to go boxes. Again, manager was kind and we aren't new to this establishment and it was horrible service. king regards xoxo

Tried Gusto for the first time Friday night. We made reservations for 6 pm, inside. I like that you can reserve outdoor or indoor based on preference. Their COVID precautions were good- a lot of social distancing between tables and I felt very comfortable. My friend ordered a wine flight, which is a cool concept. It's $20 and you can pick three of your choice and mix and match between red, white and rose (they are 3 oz pours). I ordered a dirty martini and it was made very well. I really like the mix of apps and entrees plus small plates and sides so whether you feel like ordering shareables or a meal you are covered. SO MUCH sounded delicious but we ended up getting the crab cakes, caprese salad, focaccia bread, green beans (sorry haricot verts) and brussel sprouts. RUN, don't walk, to those green beans and brussel sprouts. SO GOOD. The green beans were crunchy and perfect and garlicky and shalloty. Brussels were crisp and vinegary. The caprese salad had a twist wth pesto and burrata instead of basil and mozzarella and I approve, it was delicious. I wish you got slightly more tomatoes for the portion though. I tried my friends crab cakes and they seemed good enough- they were big too and served with greens. And finally the focaccia bread is a steal for $5- delicious and served with roasted garlic and perfectly seasoned olives. We enjoyed everything and can't wait to try more. Our waitress, while pleasant, was very inattentive and that was the only drawback. I appreciate she respected we wanted a slow leisurely meal but a couple times I'm pretty sure she forgot about us and someone else had to get things we needed. They do have a happy hour and different themed nights - like Thursday's is 50% off bottles of rosé ALL DAY. Will DEFINITELY go back to try more food to get a better idea of consistency and if service is better will knock it up 5 stars!!

Man, this place has a gorgeous patio. It's HUGE too! I feel like the environment is super conducive to long, drawn out hang outs with friends. I supper recommend the pizza - it's strange, it's not something I expected walking in - but the pizza is VERY solid. Great crust, high quality toppings. The drinks are strong, the wine list is extensive, and the staff is super kind. I hope they bring their olive oil cake back - I've heard great things but it wasn't on the menu. The focaccia DEFINITELY wasn't focaccia, it was more like...a normal delicious bread? But kind of failed to live up to our expectations. I really appreciate that they have gluten free pasta, but I hope they add something other than penne to that list, soon! Definitely can't wait to go back!!!

Very friendly and fantastic drinks and food. Thanks to server Nick P. for the great service, letting me relax with a snack and a yummy aperol spritz on the cozy patio.

Came here for lunch with a coworker. The restaurant itself is nice. Don't expect bread or any other standard type of appetizer that you would receive at any other Italian restaurant; you will be sorely disappointed. I ordered the lasagna which is only offered as a full size portion ($22.00). No big deal as I was ready for a nice big chunk of lasagna. Yeah that didn't happen. The portion received was anemically small; approximately 4x4 inches square. The taste was ok, albeit the bottom sheet of pasta was overdone and could not be cut with a fork. This piece was also quite tough, bordering on crunchy due to it being overdone! Additionally, the lasagna came as just that, lasagna, with nothing else! I honestly left still hungry. Big disappointment.

Walking up to the entrance, Gusto has a very Italian vibe from the get-go. The service from host to waiter is outstanding. As soon as we arrived, we were promptly greeted by one of the waiters, that ended up being our waiter. During these post-COVID times, all restaurants need help and are constantly hiring, but even the short staff didn't impact the service. Drinks, however, did take a bit longer in the beginning, but it picked up as we started our wine paired dinner for Austin Restaurant Weeks (ARW) benefitting Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB). We started with 2 cocktails, Autumn Leaves, also on the menu for ARW, with $2 going to the CTFB. My wife didn't particularly enjoy the cocktail. It reminded us a bit of a flat Dr. Pepper taste, however, I used to love the little last bits of Slurpees as a kid, especially Dr. Pepper flavored slushees. It def took me back to my childhood times at the corner store, just munching out with a slushee in hand. The wine paired dinner started off with a beautifully plated salmon canapé. The bright, cured salmon was nicely positioned on top of a cracker bread and mixed in some green onion slices, cucumber and candied red onions. Under the cracker, there was some salmon mousse that was a nice extra dipper for the cracker. Then to finish off on top, some salmon roe to give it that elevated feel and texture. This was paired with a crisp Cuvée Brut Rosé N.V. (Veneto, Italy) with nice, fine bubbles. This was followed by a strong contender, a roasted acorn squash soup that it might be my best fall soup that I've had in some time. The toasted pumpkin seeds and the sage go perfectly with the squash taste and texture. Soup was paired along a '20 Lunaria Civitas Pecorino, white wine with fantastic fruit notes. There were two entrees to choose from, one being the quail inovoltini and another the three cheese agnolotti. I went with the quail, which was stuffed with mushrooms topped with whole carrots and micro greens. The quail was accompanied with a demi glace that added the extra juiciness to the dish. The 3 cheese agnolotti was topped with some toasted pine nuts, which I loved, but the cheeses in the pasta made it a bit too salty for my taste. It included ricotta, grand pasando and pecorino romano. Maybe the browned butter was the culprit to the saltiness, but it was still enjoyable. Our night ended with a chocolate and olive oil cake which was scrumptious. Served with a fluffy pecan mousse, the cake had a nice pecan brittle icing and some in the middle as well. Dessert was paired with a '13 Montellori Vin Santo, which had strong caramel and hazelnut notes, but it wasn't my favorite pairing with the cake. I would've wanted a little more tannin red than this pale tawny colored wine. Overall, the service plus the great dishes for ARW benefitting CTFB really made it an amazing experience. Not only did we get to munch out, we did it for a good cause. Glad to have visited such a wonderful Italian restaurant.

We had a gift card and stopped in to try out this restaurant. So glad we did, we had their lunch special which is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., lots of good choices. I had the spaghetti and meatballs which is spaghetti and marinara three beef pork and lamb meatballs. This was some of the best spaghetti and meatballs I can remember eating in many years. I am so glad we were able to try this place out with our gift card, I think we're going to be definite repeat customers now. The restaurant was very nicely apportioned, the wait staff were very attentive even though it looked like they could have been short-handed our guy was always there filling up our drinks and asking us if we needed something. I am anxious to come back to try some more lunch specials, and they have a very good dinner menu as well. Definitely a place I would want to bring company for special occasion and a good meal.

Pick this place based on the Yelp rating and was a bit disappointed. We took our daughter here for her 22nd birthday small group of 6 people. Here is the summary Food - Solid B, we had pizzas which were good but nothing special and the Furtti Del Mar another solid B performance, we started with the focaccia bread another tasty option B rating. Service- Here is were thing fell short and this place really missed the mark, worst part is they add a 20% gratuity automatically and I do not recall there being any mention of that on the menu (to be clear I not saying it wasn't there I just don't recall seeing it), so I feel like the staff is not financially motivated to provide stellar service and I would assume it is not coached and focused on from the mangers perspective. One more note, I am typically a very gracious tipper and in no way saying they do not deserve being tipped well, just the feeing I received from this interaction was one of "ehh whatever" Examples: 1. Asked that two orders of bread be brought to the table, only one arrived 2. Offered cheese, said yes, didn't get it and had to ask two additional times before it was brought to the table 3. Had to ask twice, first time very clearly for a to go box 4. We had stacks of dishes that should have been cleared and were not, we had to stack our own 5. One Frutti deal Mar came with a spoon for the pasta and one didn't 6. Refills on beverages were never offered 7. One of the two pizzas came on a stand one didn't I know it sound like I may be a touch picky and to be honest had it be maybe one or two of the above I wouldn't have cared but combined along with "vibe" we got it just wasn't pleasant. They did add a sparkler to my daughter's dessert for her birthday but that is where it ended as far as helping us celebrate the event, yes we did pay for the dessert.

Hidden gem! A+ experience from start to finish. Great service, attentive staff. Food was beautiful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Looking forward to coming back to explore more items on the menu.

Hi I usually come here and it's always been great and I tell people to go there all the time. Today, although it seemed short staffed but whatever, no excuse. I brought my friend and I had a coupon from last time I was there. We ordered an appetizer and it never got to us, Nick said he forgot so he brought it after we were half way through our food Then they took about 20 mins to come back and ask if we needed dessert or anything, my friend didn't even get asked if she wanted Parmesan for her pasta Then when the check comes he tells me the coupon doesn't work with my check, which is fine, so I told him to use it on my friends check. We both ended up paying the same amount the full amount and he kept the coupon We were there for an hour and a half almost It was unacceptable and I won't be coming in to dine in anymore, just take out Also why charge me for an appetizer that came way after my food ? I've worked at restaurants and anyone would've taken that off the bill.

After a few years of not eating at this delightful spot, I popped in here the other night between work and an evening meeting to grab a drink & a small bite at the bar. The bartender was awesome in narrowing down a couple of red wine recommendations for me to try & the one I selected was so wonderfully drinkable! The food was delicious as always, and I'll be back soon, probably with some others in tow.

A bit erratic. Started with a nice cocktail Argo Siciliano, and some lovely marinated olives. Mussels were fresh, garlicky, and just plain awesome. Frites were tasty but not crisp. Would have loved some PLAIN bread but it wasn't an option. Chocolate torte and cherry goat cheese gelato were delicious. Espresso was tasty. However, after 10 years, Gusto should be able to afford espresso cups. Goes cold very quickly in clumsy oversized coffee cups. It's like having a martini in a beer mug. Missed by that much, Maxwell.... PS Bring your own mints for all that garlicky food.

The bolognese here is VERY good, with homemade pasta and a slightly spicy ragu. I really enjoyed it. They also have a great happy hour with $6 cocktails and a cute patio - I've lived a few blocks away from here for years and somehow never made it to Gusto, but I'll fix that now. I didn't get to try the espresso panna cotta but it looks really good!

Great pizzas and puttanesca! Very quiet and mellow. Excellent service. Pretty pricey tho.