Gusto Handcrafted Pasta & Pizza

Authentic Carbonara! Now, if only they offered a Cacio e Pepe. The Butternut Squash Ravioli was a little sweet for my taste, seemed to throw off the balance a bit - but expertly prepared and delicious nonetheless. A beautiful tiramisu - made in-house.. Fine dining in a nearly casual atmosphere. Reasonably priced, wonderfully made, Italian fare. My only disappointment was the lack of an Insalata Caprese. Mangiamo!

Good service and quality good. Pizza was made well, we did ask for the pizza to made well done or crispy to ensure the crust on the bottom was crispy to our satisfaction. And the lasagna was delicious. You can tell it was fresh made pasta. Service was excellent as well. Plenty of parking in the back. They also have 1 gluten free pasta option .

It's a nice place modern The focaccia was ok 3 stars and the dip was an olive oil tomato tapenade of some sort 3 stars The CARBONARA was not good 1 stars. I was so hopeful because if the egg yolk. The guancial was maybe old or rotten disgusting and overly salty. Not fresh. The sauce was also not good. My starving growing but picky teen could not finish his. I have had way better in Italy Unfortunately we ordered 2 so we did not have a good comparison to other pastas Pizza Diablo was GREAT. done if the vest we have ever had. The spicy calabrese was delicious. Wood fire. Crust perfect thinness. 5 stars Panna cotta. Custard milky with chocolate and raspberry sauce. And a few fresh blueberries and raspberry. 4 stars. Needs more sauce.

We tried this place for the first time bc of the Google reviews. From the outside of the building, I would have never imagined this gem was inside. I wish this town did more to attract customers from the outside of the buildings. The food was outstanding, so was the service. Our daughter had the most fun watching the pizza being thrown in the air and put in and out of the wood fire oven. My husband and I will definitely be back and probably come to check out the live music.

Incredible service! Absolutely amazing place to eat. There's a bit of a wait but it is worth it if you can get in.

We found this place on Google maps as we searched for a restaurant to celebrate a birthday on a Thursday night. We arrived at 7:30pm and were seated right away. From the moment we tasted the complimentary bread and oil spread "tapenade" we were hooked! We ordered a Pepperoni Pizza and the Fetuccine Mari e Monti to share, and it all tasted delicious. However, our absolute favorite was the Fried Calamari, best one we've ever had! We also had classic Italian drinks, a Peroni beer and a red wine Gabbiano Cavaliere, so smooth and satisfying. We ended the night with a unique soft bread dessert called Budino served with a side of salted caramel ice cream, the perfect combination! As mentioned by our waitress Destinee, who was very sweet and attentive, this place is the "secret treasure of Seaside".

I ordered the carbonara, which was recommended by the server. I thought it was good but a little salty for my taste. My partner got the Alfredo, which I thought was better. The canoli is great. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and I feel like I got to taste some authentic Italian food while dining here.

Excellent service, food and ambiance. Meat lovers (Carnivora) Pizza was excellent Mushroom Ravioli was amazing Berry cobbler dessert also was fantastic

What a fantastic restaurant. I'd read a bunch of reviews and decided to check it out on my trip to Seaside. It had an upscale diner vibe with a fun bar. The service was top rate and the bartender knew his way around the menu and wine list. Kudos to him! I started with a Caesar salad and glass of rose. The dressing on the salad was delicious and homemade as were the croutons. The real stand out dish was the shrimp scampi. It blew my socks off. I asked for extra Garlic and the kitchen delivered, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the dish featured lots of cheese, chewy tomatoes and chili's that were spicy.i have had a lot of shrimp scampi dishes in California and throughout New England and this dish blew all of the others away! Bread cane with the meal with a tasty dipping sauce. The couple sitting next to me both orders desserts that looked to die for. If only I'd had room. I get why the restaurant receives accolades as both the service and food are fantastic. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

Gusto was a fantastic surprise. I have to admit, I was a bit spectacle when we arrived. The building looks like it used to be a fast-food chain of some sort, perhaps with a drive-thru. Whatever it used to be, the Gusto owners did a great job of converting the space. Due to the structure, there is no real dining area. Small tables are set up up and down the corridors, surrounding the kitchen area. It's a funky little establishment that serves up some delicious Italian food! I believe their pasta is handmade, which is such a delightful rarity... especially for the very reasonable price point. Our server was also an absolute gem. This was the perfect meal after a day of exploring Big Sur.

Gustos was great, fast and super delicious from drinks to meals! We had a party of 9 (5 of which were children $, we called ahead and they got us a reservation within 45 min which was perfect for us to get there from hotel. Food was super quick (thankfully For the kids sake, we are thankful for that! ) I had the eggplant parmigiana, a few of us had the lasagna lots of pizzas. All delicious. Oh and lemon drop martini was YUM!!!!!

Fantastic food, great service, made reservations, we were seated right away. Their handcrafted pastas & pizzas were so good! We enjoyed everything we ordered: calamari, Bolognese with spaghetti, Linguini con Scampi, Burrata e Prosciutto & Diavola pizza. The cannoli & panna cotta desserts were also delicious. We will definitely return the next time we're in the area.

I will surely call this place a hidden gem for travelers driving to Carmel by the sea. We were starving, and thanks to Yelp, we found this place. We checked reviews and photos, which made us even more hungry. We were seated where we had requested, and it was a hot day, so I immediately ordered cold water with lemon. Then I looked around and saw a few people who had ordered late lunch like us. The service was terrific, and Vanessa was very polite and efficient. Food came fast, and we loved this place more and more. This place is in Sand City, very close to the freeway, and has its parking area. Food was served fresh and hot, and the presentation was fascinating. I highly recommend it and would love to visit again while driving south of the town. Try it, and I am sure you will love going back. Thanks, Team of Gusto" Chao

Fantastic Italian restaurant that serves as one of the many beating hearts of Seaside! My wife and I have been coming here for a few years and recently moved even closer, so this is now our go to Italian spot. Consistently great food, service and ambiance at a reasonable price and convenient location. Food/Drink: While Gusto excels at everything, their food is the highlight of the experience. They start you off with a complimentary order of bread for the table which is amazing (see picture) and they're not shy about getting you more if you eat it as quickly as I usually do. I know it may seem silly to praise a restaurant for providing complimentary bread but I feel like this has become less common in recent years. I've had their pizza, pasta and sandwiches, with every dish being beautifully crafted in not only taste but also texture! The photos I've attached are of their lunch special sandwiches which were amazing and incredibly priced. Best of all they came with Beer Battered Fries! The wine selection is fairly limited but there is a good representation of varietals and something for everyone. There was a separate page of Italian wines but I'm not much for old world wines and therefore have not ordered from that page. Service: Consistently great! I find myself repeating this in reviews but service needs to be a fine touch. Too little and the experience is obviously bad, but too much and it can be equally as bad. Gusto's staff strikes a nice balance of being there when you need them, but not lingering over your shoulder. Ambiance: Light and approachable. While some Italian restaurants adopt the darker, cozy romantic vibe, Gusto elects for a much more bright and airy feel. The restaurant itself has windows all over letting in plenty of natural light and the color scheme inside uses a lot of whites and reds, with some wood accents.

My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town for my birthday and craving pizza--Gusto popped up first on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try... and it ended up being perfect. We arrived right at opening (4pm) on a Tuesday and were the first ones in. We ordered the artichoke ravioli, a pepperoni pizza, and I got the peanut butter espresso martini (which was delicious). Our server recommended the sea salt caramel apple martini too, and I'm so glad I tried it--SO good! The food was absolutely on point. We had never had artichoke ravioli before, and it was such a pleasant surprise--super flavorful and well made. Our table was always clean, and someone was always checking in on us. I think our server's name was Diego--he was incredible. Even as the restaurant started to fill up, he was managing multiple tables, taking care of bar guests, and making drinks, all while giving amazing service. We wanted to thank him on the way out, but he was busy behind the bar doing what he does best. For a birthday dinner we picked on a whim, it couldn't have gone better. If you're in the area, Gusto is definitely worth a visit. Cozy vibe, great food, and truly impressive service!

Nice place friendly employees we had the Fungi Pizza and Carnivora Pizza and they were so good we came few days later and I ordered Short Ribs and Linguine Con Scampi we also got Margarita Pizza and Diavola Pizza everything was delicious I wish we had this restaurant in our town

All in all great experience. Parking lot is small but didn't have trouble finding a spot. Ambiance was very nice and pleasant. We got seated right away. The waiters were very nice and attentive and they came by to tip off our water cup a few times. Restaurant was very clean including the bathrooms. For starter they gave us French bread with an oil base dipping which was a 5/5. So yummy! I could just eat that for lunch and be just as happy. We ordered off the lunch specials. And received our food pretty quickly. I got chicken Parmagino with a side of spaghetti with Alfredo sauce. My spaghetti noodles were made fresh and may have been the best pasta I've had. Alfredo sauce was also very good. My sister for the grilled chicken sandwich with pesto sauce with a side of fries. Their French fries were super crispy and fresh. Sandwich was yummy and huge for a lunch portion. The only reason I rated this experience overall as a 4/5 is because the chicken is pretty thin therefore possible overcooked. The edges of the chicken were a little tough. But since I had sauce on it, it helped. Also the price for lunch specials were fair. I would recommend this place for brunch/lunch/ or dinner!!! Get it a chance!

Food was excellent! I had the margherita pizza and my boyfriend had the Carnivora pizza. *chefs kiss* definitely recommend!

I thought this place was a bit pricy but the portion sizes were quite big especially for the rigatoni bolognese. The rigatoni in my rigatoni bolognese was a bit undercooked for my liking but it was still pretty good overall. If you come early on weekdays until 6 pm there is an early bird dinner menu where some pastas are about $10 off!

I really don't understand why this restaurant is on the Michelin guide and am appalled by the yelp elites leaving 5 star reviews. This restaurant is underwhelming under seasoned reheated Italian food lacking flavor - frozen Michael Angelo's is better . If you're looking for Italian food go somewhere else. However, their pizza is not bad so do come for that. I blame Michelin for misguiding me : ( Calamari - 3/10 The squid ring section of the calamari was EXTREMELY CHEWY. I was chewing on the piece for over 20 seconds. Overcooked RUBBERY TRASH. I asked the server and he gave me a small plate of a new batch. Still chewy but a bit better - I'm sure it's frozen and tossed in the fryer. The tentacles weren't bad. Note - I'm comparing this to the calamari from Scott's seafood so the bar is set very high. Big portions but I could do without. Wish I didn't order and I wasted food (something I rarely do) Margherita Pizza - 7.5/10 Very solid standard pizza but lacking in flavor. Crust is not as thin as one would expect. It does past the "bend" test. But the dough is too thick and not crispy like a standard marg. The sauce on the pizza was lacking flavor but the basil and cheese carried. If you're not a huge foodie you would think this was great. I personally Wouldn't come back for the pizza tho. Chicken Parm 1/10 What in GODS NAME was this dish?????My boyfriend (the least picky person in the world) didn't even finish his food. The chicken itself was under season and soggy. (Yes I understand that it is covered In sauce but it felt like the food was just reheated in the microwave) there was no finesse to this dish. Soggy bland chicken with tomato sauce with zero flavor. A can of RAOs marinara sauce would done better. The pasta ..... was DOG. I was expecting something yummy since it's made in house but WTF I was WRONG. pasta was undercooked and chewy. Similar to a play dough texture all gummy in my teeth DO NOT ORDER I SWEAR FROZEN MEALS ARE BETTER. Overall service was great. Very nice and pleasant staff. My two stars don't go to them and they are rated off the food itself.

Food was good but not great. Service was average. Ambience was loud and crowded. Price was in the mid range for decent food.

I knew the service was going to be great the moment I walked in - I was immediately greeted by a friendly server who seemed happy to be there. Once I was seated, he recommended a Limonata (Italian soda) after I told him I didn't want anything sweet and OMG, where has this soda been all my life?! It was a perfect combination a zesty, tart, and sweet (barely sweet). So refreshing! The beet salad did not disappoint. My taste buds were having a party with every bite. The earthiness of the beets, the tang of the cheese, and the crisp greens were perfectly complimented with a light honey-Dijon vinaigrette and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Last but not least, I ordered the Margherita pizza. Not my favorite part of the meal but maybe because I was pretty full and satisfied with the salad by the time I had a slice of pizza. Overall a pretty pleasant lunch experience at a clean and quiet restaurant away from the crowds. Worth the 15 min uber drive from Pacific Grove to Seaside.

Such a gem in Monterey. Off the touristy center, a warm restaurant with homemade pizza and pasta. And they're both delicious. No miss on this menu, eggplant parm to die for, scampi and Alfredo absolutely perfect. One of the best Italian food I have had in a while. And the service is impeccable, the restaurant clean, well decorated and welcoming. Absolutely will come back.

Food was great and service was ok. My server in particular was a little down in the dumps and most likely over worked. She did well though. Hmm... Pizza was ok. Crust could have had a little more crisp on the bottom. It was a big soggy.

We spent the weekend in seaside and was really surprise to find such a great italian place there! The pizza was as good as any we had around the bay area, the pasta was perfect as well. Everything we order was great, service and ambiance is on point as a family style italian spot.

Authentic Italian pizza and pasta restaurant, crowded on a Sunday night before Labor Day but service was still very good and everything came out fast for our group. Perfect for family gatherings and large groups.

The service was quick and we got our order fast. The pizza was a little spicy but still good. The carbonara was good too.

Great service, friendly staff, and delicious food! Very kids friendly too! We were celebrating three generations together and everyone loved the food. I'm pretty picky about my tomato sauce but Gusto's was delicious.

Fast service. Polite. Nice. Good food. Good wine. Now this was a GREAT dining experience! Service was fast, the staff was polite, friendly, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious. Simply amazing, perfectly cooked, and came out fairly quickly. The wine selection was excellent, as were the wine recommendations. I loved every part of this meal and visit and will most certainly return. Truly a spectacular experience from start to end.

Found this place as it has gotten a Michelin recognition. Parking was plentiful, and the place was crowded. We had reservations, so we were seated quickly. We had a large group, so we ordered pizza as an appetizer. The waiter also recommended the caprese salad. That was a mistake. The tomato was not ripe. That site has had multiple different restaurants throughout the years, and I was looking forward to eating here. The Rigatoni Bolognese was very good, and the pizza I mentioned earlier (Funghi) was also good. I am sure the recognition the restaurant got with the award will keep the place crowded, but there are other options in Seaside/Monterey I will be trying on my next visit.

Hear me out... All their pastas and lasagnas have a Chef Boyardee taste, simply repackaged as family diner quality Italian food. I know they make their pizza dough and pastas in house; but there's just not enough flavor to go around. We were shocked considering their reviews on Yelp. But also, a lot of food is overrated in touristy areas so there's that. It's hard to get a lasagna I don't care for but theirs is overcooked noodle with barely any sauce. None of that hearty tomato flavor. Their noodles all tasted either overcooked (spaghetti) or undercooked and harder to chew (like the seafood pasta). The seafood pasta was super boring with no flavor. No mussels, clams, nada. Nothing stood out. Not the service, the food, nor the ambience. I do not recommend.

We were lucky enough to get a reservation here at the last minute, 20 minutes before we arrived, for a party of 9. My family all had something different. one person had the mushroom ravioli. it was wonderful. the taste of the mushroom came through nicely and the sauce didn't mask the flavors at all. I had a traditional carbonara. I loved the presentation and how the waitress who presented it to me mixed in the egg yolk. it was not only fun to watch but it was so delicious. My lil girl shared that with me as well as a pizza full of all kinds of meat toppings. The Mr also shared the pizza with us. My sis had the seasonal duck pizza that had the ever so delicately sliced peaches on it as well as what looked like tender raspberries. the flavor was definitely full bodied and yet delicate because of the raspberry and peach combination. Service was good but I wish they were a little bit more attentive. My lil one needed a few things and we always could use more napkins considering how many children we had in our party. Actually, the number of children in our group outnumbered the amount of adults we had. Water on our table was almost always in need. Simple condiments weren't available unless it was upon request. I understand the need to be more "classy" in providing things such as freshly ground black pepper. . . but sometimes it is just as nice to have it available at your desire. Side note: My sister who had the seasonal duck pizza ended up getting sick after re-heating her pizza and having it later that same evening after it being refrigerated immediately after taking it home. Not necessarily the fault of the restaurant but just a heads up.

I love their food here! The fresh pasta and delicate dessert was a perfect combo. Their food is made with love and feels as close to homemade as one can get. The filling within the ravioli was amazing!

Made a trip to Costco and wanted to find a place close by. We wanted to like this place. It has good reviews, super clean inside, the wait staff were professional and super friendly. Also ample parking. The food just lacked flavor, specifically the Caesar and the pasta. Maybe the chef was off this night. One other issue to us was we felt the pricing was too high for what we were served.

The place itself was super nice and warm. Staff greeted us upon arriving and were super attentive (Noticed when water needed refilling, took away our plates when done, etc). Our waitress started the night off with some complimentary bread which was delicious with the sauce on the side (Not exactly sure what it's called). Next, we ordered the rigatoni bolognese and the chef's special, a steak that came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Rigatoni was a bit over cooked but the bolognese was good. The steak itself isn't something to die for, mashed potatoes lacked a bit of seasoning and the vegetables were good. Overall, it was a nice restaurant to try but I wouldn't choose to come here again.

This is a strange one because I am knocking a star for the kid's spaghetti marinara. The noodles were starchy and either overcooked. Everything else was pretty great. We loved the diavolo pizza and the roasted beet salad. The pizza had an amazingly thin, crispy crust and the salad was so tasty. Service was on point except they forgot wifey's drink order. Fun atmosphere with an open kitchen so you can see how the magic is made.

Incredibly disappointed. Waited a while for our dishes, which is understandable as it's supposed to be fresh pasta. However, I've traveled and eaten all over the world and I've never received such a small portion for a meal. I'm not a big eater, neither is my husband or daughter but the portion was almost non-existent. Especially for the price. Both of our adult meals were $16 and we got 8-10 bites out of them. Mine had little flavor (clam sauce), and my husband's eggplant parmigiana was tasty but also disappointing portion for the price. Won't be back.

Had the special of the butternut squash ravioli. It was yummy. I think the pizza is better from looking at other people's orders. It is also more casual ambiance but fast service.

A few caveats, I ordered the food to go, so no idea about the dine in experience. This restaurant touts itself as handmade pasta. There are many reviews that love their food and a good number of detractors. Based solely on the food to go I'm more toward the detractors. I've had italian food all over the world and all over Italy. So I've tried everything from the basic takeout to michelin star and everything in between. We ordered a carnivore pizza and it was decent enough I would say 3.5-4 star. Crust has a nice char, the cheese was in weird big chunks though. Next we ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti was way overcooked and gluey. That means the pasta itself wasn't made right and then it was super overcooked. The sauce could have used more seasoning oregano, somethibg. The meatballs also had this odd texture almost like they were frozen. Overall if I had gotten this from one of those neighborhood no name pizza places I would have been fine with it. I expected more and sadly they didn't deliver. Unless you are close by, I would probably go elsewhere.

Great house made pasta. Beautiful presentation. Taste spot-on; not like the salty food one gets at many restaurants. Friendly, efficient service.

Complimentary Bread (8.8/10) : Pretty sure this was focaccia bread. It was really good. Loved the texture. It was fluffy but a bit heavy. Was served with a type of oil (probably olive oil) that had some chopped veggies or chilies in it for more flavor. The oil wasn't spicy but had a good flavor. Spiked berry lemonade (7.5/10) : It was a good drink I love a lemonade/lemon flavor, but personally I don't love vodka in my mixed drinks. This is purely a personal preference. My bf loved this drink. Jalapeño margarita (9.5/10) : This was sooooo good. I would definitely get it again. Apparently they infuse their tequila with jalapeños so you get a strong spicy flavor. I prefer this one over the lemonade. Again this is a personal preference. Diavola Pizza (9/10) : This pizza was crispy on the bottom, thin, had fresh real mozzarella and caramelized onions which are my favorite. The flavors of the toppings worked so well together it was the perfect pizza flavor for me. I would definitely get this again. OVERALL - 9/10 : Gustos is a restaurant of quality. The service was excellent too. Our waitress was super kind and attentive. The food and drinks were all fresh and housemade. I do think it's a bit expensive but it's almost 2025 and everything costs a lot these days. Because of the price I wouldn't come here regularly but I would definitely come here again eventually when I really crave their diavola pizza and jalapeño margarita. :)

Great food, solid service and perfect for families. The foundation of any great Italian restaurant is marina and crust. Gusto's checks both boxes. We tried pizza's ravioli's and chicken Parmesan. The pizza was incredible. The chicken parm was very solid. We probably wouldn't order the raviolis again. Very unique flavor profile on the short rib ravioli's. All in all, our family was very happy.

We'd heard good things and had been wanting to come to Gusto for a while now. Well, today was the day, and we met good friends for lunch. It was a first time for all of us and we were genuinely impressed. The atmosphere is charming and the menu offered many delicious-sounding dishes, including several vegetarian-friendly options. Two of us opted for the Carnivora pizzas, which were brilliant. Another ordered the Spaghetti with Lentil, while our friend went with the eggplant parmigiana. We were all happy with our selections, the service was fantastic, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommended! Reservations recommended.

I love this place! Got hooked on it while visiting with a friend and when cat sitting. Great place for Seaside and has lots of parking. The food is always good especially the bread, but mainly you can tell homemade pasta! I love trying the daily specials and now want to go all the time. Servers are always smiling and some recognize me now which is nice! Will be back soon (:

Pleasantly surprised, but by a lot. This is the epitome of "don't judge a book by its cover." My friend and I were leaving the area to drive back to the Bay Area. We find this spot on Yelp, I see the reviews and everything looks good. When we pull up, we both look at each other and wonder if we are getting bamboozled. As soon as we opened the door, it felt like we were stepping into a whole other place. The inside DOES not match the outside at all. The inside is clean, orderly, and makes sense. Like you know right away this is a spot for pizza and pasta. We got lucky and went on a Tuesday, so we saw live music. Now, I want to try like 6 different dishes but I decide on the Parpadelle short rib pasta. My buddy orders the chicken Parmesan. As we wait, great selection of wine and beer. We get our food, his looks as expected - fresh, good portion, authentic. I look at mine and immediately notice there isn't much meet. For $35 I would expect more meat there and it was mostly pasta. After 3 or 4 bites I get the courage to say something. I ask if they can add more meat. They take my plate and hand it back to the kitchen. And I start to get worried. It took them nearly 10 minutes to finally come back with mt plate and to my surprise they gave me brand new plate, I mean there was a very good portion of meat. The pasta was fresh, cooked perfectly like I like it. The meat was ah....muah. So good. I ate everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. Even used some bread to scrap off the plate. Very good service. Clean. Good environment (inside) and the food carried itself, would come back here again FOR SURE.

Seriously good food! Fresh food. Friendly staff, fun casual vibe. Will Be back again!

Found ourselves here while on our way to a conference nearby. Friday night - busy and waited 30 min for a table. Servers were kind to our children and provided an activity sheet and crayons. Restaurant is clean and bright. Prosciutto salad - heavily dressed (my husband said it was so much so that it ruined the salad) Pizza was flavorful with a nice thin crust, but there was too much liquid in the pizza and the center was totally soggy. Calamari was tasty and a large portion Kids shared a pasta and they seemed to like it.

Good food, good service, attractive, clean restaurant. Great early bird deals (smaller portions), and lunches on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Awful service. The bartender is cocky rude and awful person. Served beer in cracked glass and blamed it on me that I broke it because "your grip is so strong". All beer was all over my clothes and shoes and instead of giving a napkin to me to clean he was more worried about cleaning the counter. What an awful experience.

I don't even know where to begin with how amazing this establishment is ! I first came to this restaurant over a year ago when I hit the track WeatherTech and the food was amazing! I ordered Rigatoni Bolognese and it was so flavorful! When I went with my wife we ordered a half pepperoni and half Margherita pizza and it was amazing! Not only was it full of flavor but the crispiness was just right . She had Ravioli al Brasato di Manzo while I had the chicken Alfredo . And we both shared that with their garlic bread . Eveyrhing being freshly made makes the experience so much better and not to mention the friendly staff! By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in my life. Shoutout to the staff as well for bringing us a treat after I proposed to my now wife!

Great service, yummy wine, sadly their gluten free options have been reduced. They do have gluten free pasta, but stopped the gluten free pizza due to cross contamination. Super yummy pasta though. I had the bolognese and my partner got the chicken Alfredo. It was the best Alfredo sauce I've had in a while. We also got the prosciutto and burrata appetizer which was delicious. For gluten free people: I am celiac, have been for a long time, felt pretty safe, didn't get sick or have any reaction.

This place is outstanding! Bang for your buck, fresh, homemade pasta and ingredients. The service was incredible- just amazing. It's just too bad we live far away. Get the scampi and a pizza, you'll be happy you did!

Last dinner here before our flight home. Menu was nice. I really wanted to try pasta but we weren't overly hungry so we opted to split a pizza. We chose the special pizza which had plums, raspberry and duck prosciutto. Absolutely fabulous. The prices are not low but the food quality is high. We sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and friendly

If you're 30 minutes away from Monterey (or at Carmel), don't bother looking around for food.. just go to Gusto! Seriously, I don't understand why the place was empty when I went. The food was a solid 10/10 in terms of quality, price, and quantity. We got Calamari, Burrata e Prosciutto Pizza, and Linguini con Scampi. The calamari was crispy, not too salty, had a mild squid taste and wasn't rubbery inside. If you made calamari before, or if you ordered Calamari at a "lesser" place, you'd know the big difference in quality. The Burrata e Proscuitto pizza is very light in terms of flavor and heft. Most american "pizza" focuses on thickness, strong salty flavors, or extremely cheesy. Not this one! The basil on the pizza is light but noticable, and not overpowering. I lack the vocabulary to describe the burrata and proscuitto. I like how you can see them make the pizza from tossing the dough, slicing the proscuitto, and putting it in the wood oven. This is the MUST GET item here. It looks like a big serving, but really it's light. 1 hungry person can solo this. Linguini con Scampi is also a must get if you want pasta. The pasta is firm, consistent, and not salty. It is the sauce that adds flavor to this dish. You know the sauce is good if you can see small chopped bits of garlic swimming in it. The SHRIMP (or Prawn..?) is perfectly cooked. Like the squid earlier, you'll instantly know this is top notch shrimp cooked without a flaw. The meat of the shrimp is not too firm, but also not mushy inside. It easily slides out the tail shell. Another MUST GET. It looks like a big serving but do not be intimidated!! The ambiance is in between upscale and italian mama cooking in the kitchen. They play italian opera and some older music, which really fit the ambiance. Nothing too loud and the volume was low enough to have a leisurely conversation without semi-shouting. The bathroom is clean, but only 1 stall/toilet for men.

THE FOOD. PERIOD!! It's delicious!!! I love how they have live music on occasion. When I was there recently there were two guitarists and they were outstanding and added so much to the ambiance. The restaurant itself is pretty simple, but when they have entertainment it makes it such a fun experience to dine and listen to great music. (Dennis and Paul were the musicians - five stars) The food is five stars as well and it's a place where you'll finish every last little bit off of your plate.

You can tell the pastas were made fresh by its texture. The Cesar salad was mid, the dressing was lacking the usual saltiness zing that Cesar salad is known for and I wish it had some Parmesan cheese on top. The garlic bread and marinara sauce was pretty good. I had the mushroom and truffle ravioli and I think it didn't agree with me. The truffle was making my tongue itch and I couldn't finish it. When I told the server he said that he would pack it for me and one of my friends could eat it later. It ended up just getting trashed. The eggplant parm tasted better than the artichoke ravioli Drinks we had the pomegranate mocktails which paired well

Our food was absolutely delicious. The pasta for me hit the spot and the pizza was perfect for the kiddos. Would definitely come back when in the area.