Gusto

This newest addition to Chef Lon Symensma gem of a restaurant opened in March of this year and I am a big fan! They serve one of the best lunch. It's cozy and warmly decorated. Simply elegant in a very understated way. Attention to details is evident everywhere. From the white tiles on top of the tables to the plants hanging from the ceiling-it just makes you wanna stay. The staff were amazing. The food was unforgettable and unique. The Prosciutto Pizza Roll was the chefs kiss. Best description was an open-faced calzone loaded with prosciutto! The Melted Leek Focaccia with Herb Garlic Butter was tdf! The Gusto Caesar Salad with white anchovies is the way I prefer my salad. Lastly, the cocktails were phenomenal! Pasta and bread are made in house.NAH-GRONIst agrestis juniper & pine, citrus, floral, bitterLAKE BIRDDark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Sfumato, Lime Juice, Meletti, Whole MilkGARNISHCinnamon, Clove, Fennel, Rosemary, MintFUMO D'ETNAhighwest campfire whiskey, averna grove st, amaretto, oloroso sherryTIRAMISU MARTINIbiscotti liqueur, ketel one vodka mascarpone, espresso, cioccolatoMELTED LEEK FOCACCIAHerbed Garlic Butter, EVOOGUSTO CAESARWhite Anchovy, Focaccia Garlic CroutonsParmigiano Reggiano, Candied LemonPROSCIUTTO PIZZA ROLLProsciutto, Arugula, ParmesanOLATHE CORN CAPPELLETTIBlistered Tomato, TarragonCALABRIANCalabrese Salumi, Fresh BasilTIRAMISUCrystallized ChocolateGrated Espresso Cheese

3.5 rounded up. Ordered pizza takeout from here. They were very timely and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very fancy and nice. The happy hour prices are pretty incredible, and we got the Amalfi and Margherita pizza. The crust on both pizzas was great, very bubbly and bouncy. The rest of the pizza was not my cup of tea. I'm all for a cheesy pizza, but the Margherita pizza was cheese overkill with the smallest amounts of basil I have ever seen on a Margherita pizza. The amalfi pie was what we really came here for and I was so disappointed. It was the most beautiful pizza I've ever seen, but wow did it taste like what pledge lemon cleaner smells like. Overall, if you are a big fan of lemons and lots of cheese, this is a spot for you and not for me. I will be going to Cholon next time.

The olive oil cake is Gusto's magnum opus. Paired with the savory leaning and rich with complex flavors Tomato Tomato cocktail... oof. Chef's kiss, especially with those candied olives... I'm still thinking about it all days later. Pasta serving sizes were smaller, but all is well if you split 3 pastas between 2 people. Loved the pesto pasta as well as the corn stuffed dumplings, especially when the sauces were mixed together. From our host to our waiters, service at Gusto was impeccable. Extremely friendly and they were very apologetic about "waits" for our cocktails despite everything coming out very quickly. We made a reservation and sat outside in perfect weather, in view of the sunset on the lake just across the street.

Holy wow have I been lucky this week! Every single thing was phenomenal. I honestly might come back next week. My server Taylor was so nice, had amazing recommendations and checked in the perfect amount. The pasta was some of the best I've had.The meatball was insane, definitely getting that again.The pizza was different but sooo good. It was somehow fluffy with lots of toppings but a firm undercarriage so it wasn't floppy which is hard to achieve. The tiramisu...perfect. This is on my favorites list for sure

Beautiful restaurant. Small inside, but good use of space. The salad was a little heavily dressed. The pizza was pretty good! It was firm on the bottom with a nice char. Our waitress was attentive and comped one glass of wine for us due to a mistake. I will definitely be back to try more they have to offer.

Great vibe natural woods and hanging vines from the ceiling. Great patio outside with a nice view of Sloane's lake. We made a reservation for 6 pm and it was already booked and crowded with a short wait for those that didn't make a reservation. Wait staff were nice and friendly and made great food and drink recommendations. The food was good! Everything made in house and had great flavors. We got the meatballs which were delicious and came with a butter toasted bread with the right amount of crisp. We also got a pizza with mushroom, pepperoni and jalapeños and a walnut pesto pasta with peaches on top.

4.5/5. What a great addition to the neighborhood! We stopped by early on a Friday evening to celebrate a birthday. The space is rather small (glad we had a reservation!) and it is nicely designed and feels very modern. Our server greeted us right away (and wished a happy birthday!) and set the tone for solid service throughout the meal.The menu is fairly limited, which I really like -- always great when restaurants focus on dishes/types of food they can knock out of the park. We were torn between a whole lot of things and ended up going with the Amalfi pie and rigatoni buttera. Pretty soon after placing our order, somebody dropped off handmade breadsticks and they were delish!!The rigatoni was ready pretty quickly and was AMAZING! The most perfectly cooked handmade pasta with incredibly flavorful sausage and a flavorful, yet delicate sauce. Were we trying to lick the sauce of the bowl while nobody was watching? Very possibly, yes. The pizza came out about 15 minutes later. I thought the dough would be thinner (I'm a thin crust gal) and didn't think I would like this pizza once I saw it in front of me...but nope! Some of the most flavorful, fluffy crust I have ever had. Such a fun flavor combination with the lemons and Calabrian chili. We expected to still be hungry after only ordering one pizza and one pasta, but actually ended up not even finishing the pizza (and for all of you out there wondering, it heated up magically the next day)!We will most definitely be back. Although this was a delicious meal, a few things could be tweaked to make it even better and earn that .5 star: 1. The ricotta on our pizza was all melted and soupy, kind of like creme fraiche, which was a bit of a bummer. It still tasted good and we didn't want to say anything since we had already waited a while, but maybe putting the ricotta on a slightly cooler pie could prevent the ricotta from liquifying? 2. It was pretty chilly/drafty inside and the music volume made it difficult to hold a conversation.Overall this was a great meal at a reasonable price and this carb lover is so excited to have Gusto in the area!

Had high expectations going into this Happy Hour as they just opened but we felt a little disappointed leaving. Showed up on a week day around 4:15 without a reservation and got a table but was told we would have to be out by 5:45. Didn't think that would be an issue. The staff was very friendly and wanted to accommodate us in any way with our small child which was very surprising and appreciated! We ordered the calamari plate and margarita pizza off the HH menu. Calamari was a big let down but I'd go back for the pizza any day. The calamari was mostly fried onions which weren't even in the description on the menu. You can't order off the main menu until after 5pm so we had to wait and at that we had to ask for the menu multiple times though we had told our waiter that we'd be ordering off of it if we had time to order and eat before 545. He said it is fresh pasta so it wouldn't take long. Well it did. Didn't receive our food until 535 so naturally we felt rushed. The Cacio de Pepe had a lot of flavor but the pasta was a bit too al dente for my taste. Overall an ehhh experience. But again, I'll go back for pizza.

This place is a great addition to the Sloan Lake area. It's an upscale little place that has some delicious and somewhat unique Italian food.I can't remember the name but their spicy lemon pizza was delicious and very different. All the other entrees we tried were also pretty tasty..We made reservations and I would recommend that due to the small size of the restaurant. The place is brand new and I predict it getting packed as time goes on.Our servers took good care of us. Overall we are happy we tried this place. If you're looking for a new Italian place to try- look no further. It's a unique experience, happy eating!!

Gusto is a fantastic spot for happy hour! We ordered the Wagyu meatballs, Caesar salad, and Amalfi pizza--each dish was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed a Boulevardier and a Negroni, and the cocktails were top-notch and reasonably priced. The patio is a great place to unwind, with a lovely view of the lake that adds to the ambiance. Overall, everything was wonderful, and we'll happily return!