GUSTO Italian Restaurant 2827 16th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

"Love love love this neighborhood italian spot!! Vasyl (our server) was great - he had great recommendations (lasagna and pistachio chicken cutlet) which we each got and were fantastic. I loved the balsamic drizzle on the chicken- it left a nice sweetness with the tomato sauce. Lasagna was served hot straight out of the oven and i loved the pool of sauce it was served in. we got a bottle of the super tuscan "origo"wine which paired perfectly with our meals, plus the tiramisu, which is apparently a new special, was amazing. served with some fresh raspberries, we get the tiramisu wherever we go and it was some of our fave."

"Hidden gem! Family owned and operated. You can tell they care about the details. Great Italian atmosphere. Escargot, wine, lasagna, and the signature pineapple desert. Service was great, and our overall experience was excellent. We will definitely be back!"

"This was my first time eating at Gusto’s. Was searching for a small quaint Italian restaurant near me and Gusto’s popped up and is only 8 mins from my house. So decided why not give it a chance and I must say I am sooooo glad I did. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were immediately greeted AND seated . No wait! And our server was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Our food came out hot and DELICIOUS! I highly recommend this restaurant and we WILL BE BACK!!!"

"We were seeking a nice Italian restaurant on short notice during the holidays. Found Gusto & decided to check it out. We had an early dinner reservation, arriving at 6:00 just before the dinner rush. We were seated promptly by Laura, who also was our server. The staff was busy & efficient taking care of customers. They now have a wine menu & a few beers to enjoy with your meal. No liquor here but we didn’t mind that at all. We ordered a small Caesar salad which was fresh & tasty. The house salad had a unique dressing, delicious & memorable. Our dinner choices included Al Forno Rigatoni with an added meatball, the sauce was really nice & tasty. Pollo (chicken) Marsala was beautifully plated & very tasty. The Marsala sauce had some added flavors making it very unique . The roasted vegetables & potatoes were a perfect side to the main flavors. By the time we were finishing dinner, the whole restaurant was full of customers. The aromas reminded us of Nonna’s kitchen. We had a wonderful dining experience thanks to Laura, a pleasure to have her checking on us at perfect intervals. We will recommend Gusto to our friends & return again soon!"

"Our first time to this little gem since . They completely transformed the place since our last visit when it was a BBQ restaurant. Very pretty, It has an upscale ambiance. The staff is friendly and service was great. We enjoyed our delicious meal. Started with the burrata appetizer, we loved it! My entree was the chicken piccatta served with roasted potatoes, best I've ever had, and side of pasta. My husband had the chicken rigatoni and a side of meatballs. They gave us serving tongs so we could enjoy our meal family style. Everything was outstanding, cooked and seasoned perfectly! We can't wait to go back and try something else."