anonymous

"Last Night was my son's birthday. we went and had complete dinner special. the free wine was a plus. The food was good except for an artichoke which i didnt enjoy as much as the last one i ate there"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I ordered Gustos last night for the first time. The food was amazing. Best stuffed artichoke I have ever eaten. This restaurant is a hidden treasure!! Will definitely be back."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I went to Gusto with 3 friends on Saturday Night. It was far from busy. I ordered as Mahi Mahi Special which was really good. I dont know why it wasn't crowded. Good Music too with Joe Scarangello he gave us a CD"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"thanks for a great party jen and joe. we will be back silvio dejoy"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"went last night and enjoyed a wonderful bottle of wine included for the $20 special price. dinner was good and the crab cakes were delish. my husband had the soft shell crab francese which was shared and very good. place was not to crowded and service was good"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"have been to Gusto's many times and I have never been disappointed. It's one of the best authentic Italian restaurants in Staten Island with great service and reasonable prices. I really enjoy their appetizers especially the baked clams and the portobello mushrooms. As for dinner you must try the Broinzino or the seafood fra diavalo...It's Awesome."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"After I got admitted as an attorney, we decided to have dinner before driving my grandma to her home in Staten Island. Since we had previously celebrated Grandma's 80th birthday there, we figured why not go back there again. We chose wisely. When we arrived at around 530, we were the only patrons there. The waiter, not surprisingly, immediately greeted us and took our drink orders. The menu had a nice variety of Italian food. I like the fact that Gusto offers a special menu where one can order an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert for either $20 or $21, respectively. It comes withj a nice free bottle of wine too So, I ordered the eggplant rollatini, salad, chicken marsala and tortoni. The appetizer and entree were well-portioned and delicious. And, the rest of my family really enjoyed their dishes, which included, fried zucchini, veal, and pasta. We all ended up asking the waiter to package our respective meals since there was so much food. Overall, if one either lives on Strong Island or one happens to find oneself in SI, I strongly recommend dining at Nino's. The atmosphere is serene including the Boccelli music that was played in the backgroundI, the waiter service was on-point, and the food is excellent. I doubt you'll think that you chose poorly"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"Love Gusto!!!!!! It's a great place to bring a crowd as it's very affordable weekday specials menu and it's good food! We go there at least once a week. They make me feel at home with my friends and family. Lisa Carroccio"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"i disagree the place is so different than when it was Buona Pasta. They still have weekday specials, which are very good, but so does every restaurant. The weekend mensu's always nice and I like the live entertainment. People need to get beyond the old name and try it. The staff is hard working and food is better than most expect when entering. Comparing to the filthy Benvuntti is not even close, nor the dump Mcginns. Gusto is place where my husband and I can eat in affordable luxury."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"parking is not too good food was very tasty and priced right entertainment was good service was ok... could have been a bit faster enjoyable evening, better than most mom and pops. way better than la strada, the most over rated place on the island"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"Parking is horrendous! When we entered and waited a bit, one of the servers asked "can I help you with something?" Why did he think we were there? Decor is drab! My husband's food was cold and mine was warm at best. Not worth the trip!"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I'm reading the reviews below and find it hard to understand how all of you are saying the food was COLD!!!! I ate there recently and my stuffed artichoke was so HOT I burnt my tongue...my waitress was so nice and attentive which these days was refreshing and the Filet o sole was to die for...the wine selections were good and my girlfriend had a drink from the list called a Staten Islander that was so delicious and served in a BIG glass I had to get one. I left Gusto full, content but most of all my bill didn't break the bank....."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"ate there on sunday and was very happy with the food and service. the place is very nice and the ambiance was charming. the waiter, danny, let us know about the weekend complete dinners which were a nice suprise. overall a very nice day and will go back"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I just had a funeral party there and i have to say i was very happy. The Staff went out of it's way for my guests and everything was better than I expected. Thanks for the attention"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"Four girls went to Gusto! last friday and rocked to 3am w Souled Out. $3 beers and $mixed drinks made for a awesome nite band is back 5/13"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I took my wife and 2 kids there on Ash Wednesday. We had been there when it was Buona Pasta, and when were walked in were greated by the owner and seated. The waitress Debra, was very attentive. The kids ate for free and we had a Dinner Specials. The bill w abotttle of Merlot was just $52. We will go back. They even have special menus"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"Dungeon-esque decor and dreadful food. Carabba's or Olive Garden would be an upgrade. Your money spends everywhere---don't spend it here."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"some people are just idiots...see below We alwas enjoy dinner at Gusto! and the free bottle of wine with the Complete Dinners is a nice touch"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"It appears that this is the same restaurant as Buona Pasta. Why the name change? Nice enough staff. So-so food. Parking is a disaster. Good enough place to go in a pinch. There has to be a reason that the place is never filled to capacity. After all--La Candela, Lucky Fortune, Benvenuti, and even Mcginn's seems to have a better crowd. It can't just be the parking."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"My experience at thisnew place is mixed, the food and service was very good. we ate a special, there is a large choice, and received free wine. my only complaint was the parking lot is very difficult art times. There is a Municipal across the steet. I guess it's better than parking and walking like we have to do to get to Portabello or other places on Hylan. Desserts were good. Price was definitely right. We will return soon with friends. Upset that they didnt honor a 2 for 1 dinner. it ends at 6 and we were seated by 6:15."

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"Went Saturday, a nice crowd. Food came out after a short wait. The music was very nice, a duo called perfectly frank. i ate the veal osso boco, very good. hubby had a steak special, it was good. he likes it a bit pinker. apperizers were very nice, we split a shrimp portabella, which was amazing. i saw a stuffed artichoke for another table, will order that next time. a place to go and bring friends to! no rush and fun atmosphere. priced fairly louise pratt"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"nice place good food best weekday special I have found Service was slow and place was not busy on a wednesday"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"The food here is fantastic. I have eaten here several times with several different people all ordering different dishes, and no one has ever been disappointed. I do not live in the neighborhood, but when I want some good real Italian food, this is the only place on Staten Island that I will go. The staff is also very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Although recommendations are almost about the daiky specials. i hear there is entertainment on weekends will try it then too"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"a rare find in staten island, good food, great prices in a clean and beautiful locale. a must try. joe wrote the book on weekday specials"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"very good"

"January 16, 2020"

anonymous

"I came to Gusto with a group of friends for some drinks and apps. We were supposed to have gotten a reserved seating area, but our "spot" was taken by the karaoke lounge singer he was awful and way too loud. They made room for us at the bar, set a small table in the corner and brought us a wide variety of apps. None of the fried foods were greasy, the tomato sauce served with the mozzerella en carozza was delicious. They kept the food coming, and the proprietors were very attentive. The bartender kept the glasses consistently full. I'll give this place a try for dinner one night very soon."

"January 16, 2020"