Gusto Italiano

If I could describe gusto italiano in one word it would be rich.Their food is rich in that authentic Italian flavor.The main chef seems to be the only one cooking your meals which definitely adds that personal touch to your meals.I had a fettuccine Alfredo and when I tell you it was the best fettuccine Alfredo I have ever had, so decadent! Thank you Gusto Italiano!

I love dinner here so when I noticed they now do BRUNCH I was so excited to try it. I was not disappointed! The expansion space turned out so lovely, and they had live music starting in a bit, so we chose to eat in there. Very comfortable! Our server was super nice and took great care of us, but I'm a jerk and don't remember her name. Extra kudos for the service though! Now to the food - it all started with a warm, delicious, freshly made croissant sliced to share. An unexpected little treat to start off our visit. I had the roasted tomato and garlic crepe. Huge chunks of garlic (WHICH I LOVE) so if you order this on a date, make sure your partner eats some in self-defense. I cleared my plate - it was yummy. My daughter had a tiramisu crepe, and my son had the meatball sub which was so hearty he couldn't finish it. I look forward to returning to try out the pesto toast next time!

Service was good. We went in about 8:30pm. I feel they have a limited selection on their menu for dinner. You can't order off their lunch menu at dinner time the waiter said. So no sandwiches or flat breads. They had 1 soup option. I thought it was on the pricey side for what you get. I wasn't impressed and probably won't return. We been trying to find a good Italian spot in Modesto since Chef's of New York went out of business. No luck yet. The only good spot seems to be Pietro's in Lodi.

Awesome food. Got the seafood risotto subbed the risotto for spaghetti .... Yummm.... Would highly recommend

The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. The staff is very attentive and this is one of the best service experiences I've had at a restaurant in Modesto. The food was absolutely delicious and they know what they're doing when it comes to true Italian cuisine. I highly recommend anyone come here and experience exactly what I'm talking about!

The food was amazing, it's the best Italian restaurant in Modesto by far! The staff is very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and ample seating. I will definitely recommend Gusto Italiano to family and friends.

Amazing!! First time trying Gusto Italiano and I will be back. Right when we sat down the owner came over and made us feel at home. Everything looked amazing so we asked him to just keep bringing us food so we can try it all. Everything that came out was prepared perfectly and had great flavor. The seafood was fresh, pasta was cooked to perfection and the flavors were insane. The wild boar was the most surprising. Wasn't sure how I would like it but it was one of my favorites. Even after eating a lot more than I usually do, I didn't feel heavy or weighted down like I would when I eat pasta. This is so fresh and homemade that it doesn't give you that feeling. It is a very cozy spot and it is a great place for a group of friends that like to share, laugh, enjoy wine and have a good time.

A hidden gem for sure! Authentic fresh pasta with fresh ingredients. Staff was very knowledgeable and assisted us with our sons allergies. We enjoyed the service the menu. Desserts were outstanding. Can't wait to be back.

What we ordered:Penne Al Granchio (added shrimp) and Fettuccine Al Formaggi (added chicken).Cons:Price -$67 for two dishes and small amount of bread. Added chicken -small pieces that were dry and tasted old. Pasta and sauces-mediocre tasting (pasta roni vibes).Pros:Atmosphere-clean with nice ambiance. Very disappointed in this place to say the least. Food was way overpriced and nothing special. Will not be returning!

Definitely the best authentic Italian in Modesto! The service is exceptional as well!