Gusto Italian Grill & Bar

Gusto's is a must when I am stopping in the Moncton area! The atmosphere and esthetics are a nice warm vibe. Even though it looks fancy inside, you can still dress casual and go. You tend to see fancier attire towards late evening. You can see the cooks in the kitchen which can be fun to watch.The prices are quite fair for the quality of food. Personally I put them at the price point of Boston pizza, but with much higher quality and uniqueness to many dishes. The waiters and waitresses are very friendly every time I go. The people at the door organizing seating are much less friendly, but not to the point of rudeness. You can and should make reservations for this place as it gets quite busy! To the point where they tend to overlook reservations seating two people, to take more people at a table because of course (more money/spacing). That is the only reason I take a single point from the breakdown rating. They have taken large tables just showing up without reservation over me and another who were reserved (more than once this happened). Other than that small bother, the place is amazing and preffered over so many.

I come to Gustos often because the food honestly speaks for itself—everything is always phenomenal—but I wanted to leave a special review today because our server, Scott, really made our experience stand out even more. Service can make or break a visit anywhere, and Scott absolutely nailed it. He checked on us at all the right times—brought water and drinks quickly, made sure everything was good with our meals, and somehow managed to be attentive without ever hovering or interrupting. It felt like he just knew when we needed something. Professional, friendly, and just genuinely great service. It’s rare to get someone who strikes that perfect balance, but Scott did. Highly recommend Gustos… and if you’re lucky enough to have Scott as your server, you’re definitely in good hands. 👏🍽️

We were lucky to get a seat on Saturday night. The interior is beautifully decorated and the place was packed with customers. The server was polite, and the food was excellent—especially the bread served with olive oil. We also loved the chicken bites paired with the two sauces. There were plenty of cheesecake options, and we grabbed one on our way out; it was delicious and excellent. We definitely hope to come again!

We are from Sussex and we come up every year for my husband’s birthday, its our special getaway night. It’s always excellent and tonight did not disappoint. The food was amazing and our waitress Maddy was FANTASTIC!! She was so friendly, helpful and even chatted with us about our night and Sussex. Tanks Maddy for making our supper experience GREAT!

My fiancé and I were recommended this place to celebrate our engagement. The food was fantastic. The mussels were the best we have ever had. Abby was our server, she was very sweet and did a great job making sure we had all that we needed. She brought us a big piece of cake at the end too! We will be back

This restaurant can go toe to toe with any restaurant from a larger city. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is extremely pleasant. The staff was kind and attentive, there was not table available until 9pm yet instead of driving us away they offered to seat us at the bar and honestly the quality of attention was just as good. Jason and Kayra were just the nicest all night. The restaurant feels just right, being off of main street it has a cozy vibe without feeling like a hole in the wall. So far the best restaurant I've set foot on in New Brunswick. 11/10 would go again.

We didn’t have any reservation but they were kind enough to accommodate us in the bar area, which still had a great atmosphere. They served warm bread to start and the server was very attentive. The food was excellent, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. It was one of the best Italian dining experiences I have had. We will definitely come back.

Erin L was awesome! She served our group of 9 with absolute perfection! Andrew the bartender was also awesome and deserves an honourable mention for his great drinks. Great food, great service, Erin L….10/10 for handling a big loud group like ours! We’ll be back!

Super great atmosphere, sort of hidden in the heart of downtown Moncton. From outside, seems dead but upon entering and going up the stairs, the place was packed and the ambiance inviting. The kitchen was a well oiled machine and I was seated in front of the action. I had the scallops and the Parmesan chicken bites. Both were a good portion for the price. Wouldn't hesitate to return for any occasion.

Omg, to die for!! It's a must if you're in the area! Stunning venue and menu! The food is amazing as is the service!

Wonderful atmosphere. We ate downstairs. Felt like an Italian Grotto. Bottles and lights lining the walls made for a romantic ambiance. Bread with herbs and oil was such a nice bonus. Delicious. We opted for the Lasagna and the Salmon. Portions were plentiful. Food was very good but not steaming hot. Warm but not hot. Erika was dry pleasant and helpful.

This was one of the best all around meals and experiences I've ever had. I took my daughter out for one of our date nights (out of town for us) and this place blew us away! The staff was friendly, our waitress Kim was an absolute pleasure, the atmosphere was comfortable and classy. The food was incredible, bruschetta to start was delicious, she had the steak (Fiorentina). I had the goat cheese stuffed ravioli and garlic shrimp, and we split strawberry cheesecake for desert, everything was perfect. 100% recommend this place, plan to go again and try more off the menu! 10/10 recommend here, definitely make a reservation, very busy!

Have the Italiano Mac n Cheese. It was delicious! Great service too! Hands down my favorite meal.

This was my first stop in Moncton! My friends made a reservation because this was their favorite restaurant in the area and they wanted to show off for me. They did a great job! The appetizer was a fresh multicolor tomato dish with mozzarella. Even just a bite of the tomatoes, oil, and pepper on its own made a delicious bite because the ingredients were so fresh. I then had a chicken parmigiana and enjoyed that very much. They had a lovely dessert menu with sky high slices of cheesecake and cakes that we took home to indulge in later?

Food here is legit. We had a couple of pizzas and a bowl of mussels. The pizzas were thin crust artisan style. Ingredients were spot on and the taste was really good. I say this as someone who grew up eating Italian food in San Francisco. The PEI mussels came in a big bowl and were all fresh and sweet. We also shared a big Caesar salad which while not a classic Caesar, still tasted excellent. We had just arrived in Moncton after a few days in Halifax. We tried The Bicycle Thief and McKelvies in Halifax and Gustos is better than both those restaurants IMO at about 1/3 the cost. Highly recommended.

Do not bother with steak, and be prepared for long wait and mediocre food. The ambiance looked good going in, but 2.5 hours later we were leaving the front door after a mediocre dining experience. The food was okay, but nothing remarkable. We waited almost an hour for our food to be served. Pizza orders were filled much more quickly (HINT: If you want food in timely manner, order pizza). My partner had salmon which was "good" and I had the steak barolo, which was okay - the reduction sauce was excellent, but the steak was tasteless, bland and tough with grizzle. In addition, we both had the cauliflower and broccoli veggie on side, which was still crunchy and rather tasteless. Service was okay, but staff seemed overworked and could not keep up with serving guests.

We drove from Dartmouth and had reservations in one of the private rooms. When you first walk in the front door the ambiance is perfect. We orders drinks and appetizers. The waitress had the drinks there pretty fast. We got in there around a little after 6:30pm and we did not receive the appetizers for another hour and some. Everyone in the party was a bit perturbed but understood that they where busy. As I said we got there at 6:30ish and did not leave until after 9 as that is how long the wait was. The bill was out was ridiculous but they did fill everyone up on drinks before hand. The food was not overly great and I personally would not rush back.

Every time I come to this restaurant I have an amazing experience. I love their lime margaritas! The lasagna is a good portion and the pizza is amazing! The coffee's and desserts even if it's take out is worth it, the slide is quite generous. The only thing I'd love is if this parking place expanded. Every visit I've had here is beenhard to find a parking space behind the location or around the area.

Be sure to get a reservation, regardless of the day! Extensive menu and yummy food. Save room for the chocolate cheesecake. This is a very busy restaurant.

Really good service - some excellent dishes mixed with some disappointing up charges on lobster add ons. We were a party of nine on a Saturday night. That included for adults and five kids, and as per usual we had egg and nut allergies to be considerate of. The restaurant was able to accommodate us for a 9 PM booking. The first thing you notice when you come into the restaurant is that the ambiance is very impressive. For a downtown Moncton restaurant, we didn't really know what to expect. But the environment would rank up there with some of the finer Italian restaurant that we have dined in anywhere in North America. The servers were hospitable and friendly, and the front entrance has a huge cheesecake display that is really impressive. Our servers name was Kim, and she was diligent at working with the kitchen to address our egg and not allergies. She was friendly and attentive. What to eat. Recommended: - The chicken Parmesan was tasty and enormous. Generally I do not order chicken Parmesan but the other yelp reviews raved about it so we tried it. I was only able to finish about half a dish. Yummy. - The risotto balls as a starter also excellent crunchy and hateful, CERT half with a Pomodoro sauce and half with a pesto be sauce. - my wife and I split a bottle of the three thieves Cabernet Sauvignon, which was deliciously s tasteful. Not dry, full bodied, smooth. - The kids all had pizzas which they really enjoyed and devoured. - The bread at the beginning is excellent especially with the olive oil sauce that they serve it with - so good. Not recommended. Some of the recommended dishes were not on point. In general I would go with what you read on the online reviews versus what is recommended by staff. - The pasta pesto chicken was very heavily sauce. - candidly, the lobster upgrade for $14 was a rip off. It only came with three small pieces of lobster. Highly not recommended. - The PEI mussels were pretty average. Nothing spectacular about the dish. There was so much food we had to take our desserts to go. It was a great night had by all in our group. Again I would recommend this restaurant but I would go with either dishes that you have a preference for or that you read in the Yelp reviews, and not necessarily with the recommendation from staff. Good service overall. Thanks for a great night.

I am temporarily working in the area and wanted to try a local favorite. I decided on a pepperoni and mushroom pizza. I was pleasantly surprised with the pizza. The pizza is thin crust and the toppings were not over or under cooked. One thing to note, the pizzas are only made in one size. If you are in the area and want to try a delicious pizza or tired of pizza chain restaurants, definitely give this place try.

Freshly made Italian comfort food. Chicken park is a huge dish and the pizzas are wood oven hot. The appetizers are all delicious and the portions for the mains are very large. Service is efficient and friendly

We had a fun night with another couple. We were seated down stairs in the front room. It's a cozy, nice atmosphere. Amy was our server. She was a ton of fun. My kind of person. The food was very good, and the service was great. We'll definitely be back.

I've since been back as it was a group of 4 decision, and have to again comment on the very small portion sizes. We dined in, so I had the Siciliano Salmone and ate the bread basket myself. A friend had another fish dish and she was left wanting, too. Unfortunately for her, she's on a low carb diet so couldn't fill up on the bread. One in our party had a pizza and he seemed to be the only one who was satisfied in terms of portion size. I can't recall what pizza he ordered, but he shared that he enjoyed it. I realized it's the bread that makes the meal 'enough' and it's unfortunate to begin to think about a snack before you even leave and for the cost, I'm just not sold on this place. It's tasty, just not enough. Again, I won't avoid it, but I won't choose to go there if I'm flying solo for business travel.

Seated promptly (well it was a pretty early dinner 5pm). Nice decor. One of the nicer restaurants in Moncton. Had the spaghetti puttanesca. Pretty good. Stir it up well. Only wish is that the bread was served warm. Would really tee everting up nice. Waitress was nice and attentive. 4 stars because it's not as good as other Italian places I've had, but still really good.

Excellent service, always, always busy. The portions are large, and decent tasting. The atmosphere is really nice, and I'll say it again the service we had was too notch. If you like cheesecake you'll be very happy with the enormous slice.

As a waitress myself for 5+ years, I don't usually leave reviews but here we go... So for my birthday I decided to go eat super with my friends and I had made a reservation the day prior. Once we got inside I told the hostess my name for the reservation and she proceeded to tell me that they were full and that she had been seating walk ins so that it would be around 20 mins or so for a table. The way she worded it made me confused because reservations should be a priority. Anyways, I wasn't going to let that affect my night. We waited around for about 20 mins and finally got seated. The service was somewhat mediocre. I never got my drink I had asked for, had to ask multiple times for water refills and the waitress never picked up any plates off the table (from apps to deserts). The plates were very obvs piled at the end of the table, easy for anyone to grab and go. I would of understood if they were very busy at that time (8-9pm) but it wasn't. Couple mins after paying (deserts still on our plates) we were having a conversation when another server reached between my friends to grab there water glasses which still had water in it. Basically a get out were closed signals, yet there were still other tables around us eating. I could go on and on but honestly I'm mind blowed at the poor service we received today.

Absolute great recommendation from our hotel, we had an amazing meal equaled, by both the service and ambiance

Amazing! Call for reservations, this is the best Italian food I've had outside Florence. We ordered the Gusto Verde salad which proved to be enormous but so fresh and delicious we ate every bite. Our entrees were Spaghetti and Meatballs and Spaghettini? Alla Putanesca. Both were excellent. Save room for a slice of cake!

Gluten free option galore! So many options too choose from especially Gluten free selections. They had Gluten Free bread available for dipping in olive oil. I had the gluten free fettuccine alfredo, it was really good and and a good size portion. The person with me had a pizza which was wood fired in an amazing pizza oven, the center attraction at the restaurant for sure!

Have been here several times. The food and service are both consistent. Fresh home made pasta. Chicken Parmesan is large enough to feed 2 people, Alfredo sauce is flavorful. Pizza is delicious. Bread served with oil and house mixed spices are a great starter. Calamari is some of the best I've eaten. The cheesecake desserts though hyped a bit, are a bit of a disappointment. Personally the cake portion tastes like a mix, the frosting from a pail. I rarely eat dessert with a large meal, so it's not a big deal. The meal is the star!!

Good food with a good atmosphere. Location's a bit sketchy as it's close to a sketchy tavern. I ordered Chicken Parmigiano. It was a little on the dry side, but made up for it with the portion size. I noticed the price was a bit steep for the complete package including coffee and dessert. The wait staff was excellent.

Nice dinner out with the girls. Had a delicious Tuscan salad but the chicken was rather dry. The carrot cheese cake made up for it as wow! What a gigantic piece and Sooo tasty! Our server was friendly and knowledgable and delt with a large table of women well. Time wise we waited a bit but to be expected with the quality of food. Price wise it was on par with other Itialian resturants.

Service is always great and the food is amazing. Great atmosphere and make sure to save room for the cake!

You walk in and you feel as if you have entered a restaurant inside a castle. The beautiful modern decor with loads character shines and you just feel excited to be there. This place has been here for a few years now and is still such a great addition to what is considered 'fine dining'. Even though the restaurant looks amazing, people were still coming in in hoodies and jeans and beautiful dresses. Our waiter was Justin and I don't think I've had such great wait staff in such a while. He knew the answers to all my menu questions, he was prompt on refills and checked back a ton (but not crazy). He is definitely an asset to Gustos. We began with a delicious bread and herb dish - you mix the herbs with the table olive oil to achieve your desired consistency. I believe this is such a great touch and it tasted so good! I ordered the half chicken with mashed potatoes. The potatoes were a little too rich but still pretty good and the chicken was delectable! The 'veggies' were literally two trees of cauliflower that looked like they were put into a fire - that was disappointing. My bestie got the chicken parm and she loved it! The sauce was smooth with tons of flavour. She had so much that she packed it up for lunch the next day. We finished with an unbelievable lemon cheese cake. I think I have found my dessert restaurant when I am back home. The cheese cake is what bumped this review from 3.5 stars to 4. It was everything you could ever hope for in a dish. We were incredibly happy with the consistency, the size of the portion and the taste. Everything about this cake was delicious. There is also a ton of gluten free options - unfortunately not as many dairy free / vegan options as most of the dishes are premade Now to get to the down and dirty - their washroom was a mess. It wasn't well lighted at all and I felt kind of disgusted to be washing my hands in there. You would assume with such a high standard of decor that the washroom would be more than a janitors closet - also having to go down SO many stairs in heels to use the restroom is insane.

Reserved at Gusto last night for 6PM with my son. All was well until I got to the second last bite of my dish. On the food was a long strand of dark hair. I didn't mention it to our waitress as she was a super host. Instead, I thought I'd post a review here. I realize that at times things such as this can happen but regardless; it's so disgusting to see a person's hair stuck to your pasta.

The server was amazing, but the food was just okay. The prices were high and the portions were small. We had mussel for appetizer and my partner ordered seafood risotto and every second mussel was just full of sand and one mussel has a rock in it. Wish we just went somewhere else. Very disappointing. I work in one of the hotels downtown and lots of our guests ask for restaurant recommendations and i will definitely not recommend this one.

Would not recommend the New Years event to anyone. Overpriced at $63 for frozen food and long lines.

AMAZING!!!! Call for reservations, this is the best Italian food I've had outside Florence. We ordered the Gusto Verde salad which proved to be enormous but so fresh and delicious we ate every bite. Our entrees were Spaghetti and Meatballs for hubby and I had Spaghetini alla Puttanesca. Both dishes were fantastic. We had very good wine by the glass and couldn't resist taking home a slice of cake.

Very good atmosphere, excellent food, and helpful staff. We will definitely be back! The Steak Toscano was cooked perfectly. My wife had the Chicken Parmigiana and it was excellent. the wine selection was very good. My son had a pizza and loved watching the chef through the entire process. The most important thing to me at any restaurant is the service and Gusto does not disappoint. The staff sets the bar high and delivered on all counts. I would definitely recommend Gusto to my friends and family!

Food was great and ambiance also!! Will go back at each visit back to Moncton! Service was also amazing, great rapport qualité prix

The food is spectacular and the service is amazing! Dessert is a must which I like to take home with me as I'm normally full from dinner. I'm a huge fan of the dairy/gluten free dessert :)

Drop in dinner during happy hour. Great salad and a pizza. The Works Happy hour prices. Dinner for two for less the. $60. Including desert.

Wow! This was our first time here. We were in Moncton for the weekend to attend volleyball competitions. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. The service was second to none and the food was simply amazing! I have the chicken parmesan and the serving was so big I couldn't finish it. Definately give this place a try!

Terrific food, service and atmosphere. A terrific restaurant in the heart of downtown Moncton. Thank you Jeramie for the excellent recommendations and attention to detail.

Atmosphere was really nice. The portions were much larger than I expected but the food was generally good. The Arancini was definitely the standout for us. Service was great too!

Everything about this restaurant is great! The atmosphere is excellent - very warm and inviting. The service was excellent. Very attentive servers. The kind of place where servers will help you even if you're not their table. As for the food, it starts with a herb and oil mixture served with bread that is outstanding. The meals - a pizza, a couple of pasta dishes we had were all great but the highlight was the gluten free fettuccini alfredo. My teenage son had always wanted to try it but could never have because of the gluten. Well, needless to say, he loved it. It's rare to find an Italian restaurant that does such a good job with GF - lots of options too! If you're downtown Moncton, this is the restaurant to go to!

I decided to try the Tapas section in the basement, and was impressed. Great decor reminiscent of Some of the better restaurants in Montreal, great service and a decent wine list. We chose 5 different dishes in order to taste a variety if different types of food. The oysters were perfect. Great flavours in the complements were perfect additions to the fresh oysters. The pear salad, pear risotto, and crispy scallops weren't great, but the mushroom bruschetta more than made up for the other 3 lacklustre dishes. A fantastic dessert list topped off the menu. Overall a good experience, but i would suggest sticking to meats and seafood dishes as their vegetarian options lacked flavour.

Best Italian restaurant in Moncton... maybe even NB. Their pizza was fantastic, the pasta was fantastic and the service was on point. The only regret that I have is that I dint order more food.

This was the best restaurant that I ate at in Moncton. It was recommended by my client and it was everything they assured me it would be. Great food and great device. The ambiance was awesome too.

Great dinner for our family of five. Delicious pasta and pizza. No room for the cheesecake. Next time! Not cheap but worth it!

This restaurant is a real gem. A great wine list combined with excellent service in a friendly atmosphere. The steak Toscana was superb, carbonara and calamari deserve an honorable mention. Definitely on my list for the next visit to Moncton.

Good food in general, the ambience is very nice also! I took the pizza most times i went there since they have a really nice pizza oven so i highly recommend taking one. Don't eat too much before dessert would be my biggest suggestion...because their dessert are delicious and enormous! Only reason i gave it 4 stars is because the last time i went the wait time to get our food was exceptionally long, it was only once out of multiple time. Usually they are very quick

This is my favorite spot to eat in Moncton. The atmosphere is on point; warm, spacious, and trendy. The location is perfect, right downtown, and close to all of the best bars and pubs to continue your night on the town. As for food, I've never been disappointed. The herb and oil mixture served with the bread before your meal is a very nice touch. My favorite items on the menu are the spaghetti and meatballs and the butternut squash ravioli. The pizzas, cooked in the wood oven, are also great. Service has always been excellent. Your glass will never be empty.

Very nice place. When we went it was packed and had very good service. Ordered the wrong wine and they changed it no problem. The food was amazing. The open kitchen concept is great. Nothing bad to say about our experience will definitely go back.

Stopped here on a whim. After being cordially escorted to our table, we met Thomas, or waiter. We went through the menu with him as some of our party are gluten free. We all agreed that we had the best lunch so far on this Trip. It was a pleasure meeting Thomas. He made our lunch very special. I love this place!

LOVE Gusto! Amazing food, amazing service and the atmosphere is fun! Parm chicken WOW! Can't leave without the amazing cake!