The only thing that's better than this establishment is the incredible service we received. The meatballs are incredible, soups are amazing, and the sauces they make for their dishes are straight out of Italy. The authenticity of this food is spot on. The lasagna is absolutely a show stopper. You can't go wrong on this menu. We were fortunate enough to land with Cheryl as our server. She was incredibly knowledgeable, so welcoming, and very attentive. Apart from the food, she was the main reason we came back for a second meal. The rest of the staff was also amazing. The location is so charming, like you ran into a hidden gem in Rome. We'll be back. Thank you to the wonderful staff and the incredible chef. Fantastic ambiance! read more

Great little Italian café tucked into one of Florida's strip malls, I found it by accident going to the nearby Publix for groceries. I loved the cozy atmosphere and excellent service. My wine, a Reisling, was very good semi-dry and the mussels in linguini were really really tasty and a large portion providing a take-home meal. Italian left-overs are the best. The missing star is due to nothing visible in the cooler display case -- desserts are enticing when visible, and no happy hour for their House wines. All together a great find. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Mussels Linguini - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We were vacationing in St. Augustine when we ordered from Gusto through a delivery app. The food was, in a word, delicious! Calamari was perfectly prepared and so tasty. My wife got the fettuccine bolognese and loved it. I got the pork ossobuco - yummy! Next time we're in St. Augustine, we plan to visit the restaurant in person. The folks at Gusto know how to cook great food! read more

While on vacation, we asked a local for a recommendation and when it came to Italian, Gusto was the place. She is Italian and explained that she's pretty picky but this place serves food as authentic as possible (for the US). It's a small place in a strip center but we're so glad we went. The food definitely gets a 10! We had goat cheese bruschetta and mozzarella in carrozza. The cheese was 5-star. Super fresh and creamy. The sauce on the mozzarella was perfect as well - not too heavy but savory and yum. We had planned to order an entre, to share, but were honestly too full from the appetizers to eat anything more. Next time. :) read more

Come hungry. Highly recommend the goat cheese bruschetta and the Chicken Florentine. We dug in too fast for a picture, sorry. Service was welcoming, patient, and helpful. This small restaurant has a family run feel. Everyone was friendly. The tables next to us were happy and a few talked with us about their love for the place and the food. Will definitely go again. read more

Excellent service and authentic Italian food. I had the Alfredo with added shrimp. Hubby had sausage Parmigiano panini. It was like eating half a pizza. We will be back for dinner soon. Oh and the quiet atmosphere was very welcoming in these crazy days. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We were on vacation in St Augustine and came across this Italian Restaurant. From making a reservation to the greeting once we arrived, to the food and ambiance with soft music; this was the BEST experience and the BEST Italian dishes ever. We were greeted and served by Cheryl who was so attentive, informative on all dishes and made us feel valued as customers. She is a true asset to this establishment. The food and service were so exceptional that we went back for a second time and will visit every time we are in St Augustine. It's hard to give a 5star review to any restaurant, but this was an easy one as everything was EXCELLENT. read more

Wow. Amazing Italian food. The goat cheese bruschetta is a must try. The eggplant parm is as good as I've ever had and that's coming from someone whose aunt is from Sicily. Staff are kind and attentive. Portions are what you'd expect for an Italian bistro...yeah, we had take home boxes. If you're from a small town like me, food like this is non-existent. Don't be afraid to break away from the usual beach food. Give this place a shot. You won't regret it. read more

Do you like mussels' Gustos are our favorite in St. Augustine. The sauce is to "die for". My DC adores the "Osso Bucco" and I have enjoyed veal marsala and various chicken entrees. Since I hate red cabbage and/or onions in my salad, they graciously follow my wishes. Their wedding soup is delicious and desserts are varied and sooo good. Disability friendly immaculate RR. Wait staff appreciate a reservation. Closed on Monday. Ambience nice with white tablecloths. A favorite close-by Italian restaurant. read more

Food was good - service was good - ambiance is good - it was fine but not memorable - under seasoned - I want Italian food to hit me in my taste buds - linguine with clams was meh read more

The bread, the service, the wine, the cheesecake, the attention to detail all made for a lovely dining experience! My husband had the chicken Marsala which had a bit of a sweet flair to it and I had the Osso Buco. It was delicious! The accompanying veggies and potatoes however, were a bit spicy for my taste. Overall, it was very nice and we would return on another trip to Saint Augustine. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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A hidden gem in a small strip mall. Found the location on Yelp while trying to find a spot to eat at while on vacation. Small, quaint space and we were greeted right away and told to pick a seat. Monica came right over and handed us menus and asked what we'd like to drink. We opted for glasses of wine. She then brought warm bread with oil/vinegar dip. All the entrees come with choice of soup or salad. We had the veal Marsala and spaghetti & spicy sausage ( forgot to get picture). Both were good portion. Flavors were delicious! All the staff super friendly and helpful. Didn't have room for dessert but display case looked tempting. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Ceaser salad - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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The food was amazing! The best Italian food I have ever had! We were a party of 5 and everyone ordered something different and everyone said the same thing. Apparently, the entire menu is superb. Even the bread and salad was so tasty. The service and waitstaff were excellent. I would not have expected such a wonderful and delicious dining experience in this small spot in the middle of a strip mall. This place is surprising! read more

Great food we're from the west coast and found the restaurant on yelp. Loved the local atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Food was all excellent and we're Italian. read more

Absolutely the best meal and dining experience we had during our stay in St Augustine. It's a small place in a strip mall but don't let that dissuade you the food is great. Service was great as well. I can't recommend highly enough! A must eat. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We love Gusto! The food is authentic Italian, and very good. The service is excellent. A small and intimate restaurant that will leave you full and happy :-) read more

Pleasant small restaurant with very good Italian food comparable to the quality you would find in the northeast.

What a pleasant surprise this restaurant turned out to be. We went on a Sunday night around 5:30 and were seated right away. It's a very small restaurant but the ambiance is cozy elegant. Service was good and attentive without being overly so. But the star of this restaurant is the food. It was fabulous. I had the parpadelle bolognese, my husband had the lasagna and my dad had the osso bucco. All three dishes were delicious and my husband even said the lasagna was the best he's ever had. The parpadelle tasted like it was homemade. I don't know if it is but it sure seemed to be. The sauce was so good too. The only critique I would give is that the tables for 4 are small. We were only three and are not big people so it wasn't a big deal but if we were 4 large adults it think it would be a bit uncomfortable. Aside from that this was a 5 star rating to us and we will definitely be back. read more

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Great and authentic food. Great service. Ambiance is lacking but, give me great food and I am gooood! We will be going back regularly. read more

This little bistro was a surprising delight! The ambience, the food, the wine, and the service was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it and we'll definitely be back. read more

Our visit was amazing! I called to make a reservation for 3 at 6:30pm, but that wasn't available only a 7:30pm so I said okay that's fine. No more than 5 min after I hung up, the restaurant called to tell me a cancellation occurred and there was a 6:30pm so I took it. We were celebrating the baby's 3rd birthday. Upon arrival we were greeted, and seated it is fairly small inside, about 9 tables or so. Nonetheless all the patrons were so kind, and loving. As well as the staff. The food was excellent and tasted so authentic, for appetizers we got 'La Caprese' & a fried mozarella dish. Our entrees were Alfredo and a delicious sausage pizza! After eating they brought out our dessert choice with a candle and everyone in the restaurant sang happy birthday to our 3 y/o it was a very special moment to see that there are still so many loving people in this world, and a reminder to me that it never goes un noticed to be kind to someone. They also discount your bill if you pay cash, I love that option! Our total was $91 for the two appetizers, that were about $16 ea and the pasta dish being $20 and my pizza $16 plus a glass of wine and two lemonades. It was nice and cozy inside, and an all around wonderful restaurant. We will be back again. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Caprese - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

WOW! What a lucky find we discovered on our anniversary while visiting from Atlanta. We had the most wonderful time here: the place was so small and intimate, our waitress Cheryl, was so unusually sweet and helpful and the food was absolutely AMAZING!! From the house wine (Pinot Noir), to the so flavorful toasted warm bread, the superb salad but especially the main dish! It was one of the best that I had ever had (Fettine di pollo scarpariello)!! My husband had the lasagna and it was equally amazing! There was so much left over that we had enough for dinner another night! We loved our experience so much that we brought our friends with us the very next night! We all had the chicken marsala, and I hate to be so repetitive but I have never had better! Of course we asked for our favorite waitress again (Cheryl) and she was even more lovely and caring if that is even possible!! So if you are looking for OUTSTANDING Italian food in a beautiful environment with memorable wait staff, I just recommended the best place in St Augustine. A true gem that you will not regret trying!! read more

Excellent food and service! From the appetizer to the main meal, everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The menu has so many tasty options it was hard to choose. We had the Caprese appetizer, which consisted of cool thick slices of fresh tomatoes, thick slices of creamy soft fresh mozzarella and topped with fragrant fresh basil and a rich and lightly sweet balsamic reduction and EVOO. So good we soaked up the extra with the hot Italian bread slices. The cannelloni and seafood pasta, both in the freshest most flavorful pomadoro tomato sauce were superb in every way. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable and well worth every penny. We will be back to try other dishes. read more

Cozy (maybe holds 30 people inside) Italian restaurant with very good food, but you will need a reservation if you want a specific time - it books out quickly. I would recommend that you call at least a day ahead. Also no lunch hours - they open at 3 pm. I had the eggplant and it was very good - it was fresh eggplant, not the frozen breaded stuff you usually get. It also did not come with a huge glop of melted mozzarella on top - just a sprinkling which is fine. My wife had the grilled salmon and it was a very nice dinner - enough to take some home. The house salad was fine - a nice mix of fresh greens. I thought the blue cheese dressing was quite good - real chunks of blue cheese. The service was very good - prompt and friendly; noise level was low. Overall worth going. I give it a solid 4 1/2 stars. read more

What a charming restaurant. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We had the goat cheese bruschetta, omg so good. And veal parm and the saltimbocca alla romana both equally as good. Reservations are a must as it is a small place but very nice. read more

A small, quaint strip center place.. with seriously good food.. Dinner comes with soup or salad.. I tried the pasta fagioli and hubs did a Caesar salad.. soup was really good.. obviously homemade and enough for a meal in itself. Served with warm, fresh bread that more than passes the 'good bread in FL' test For entrees, hubs went with the pappardelle in Bolognese sauce with added meatballs. All of the pastas are homemade.. and he was very impressed with the sauce.. My manicotti was out of this world.. light & fresh .. They made it in the Pomodoro sauce for me (my hairdresser advised me to try their sauce) .. and now I can say - I found red sauce in FL that I love (and I didn't have to make). Good, friendly service.. and the owner stops by to check in on you.. He's from Rome and I'm happy he chose to come to St Augustine - and bring his Pomodoro sauce with him! read more

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The waitress was very rude. Yelled at my friend. The hostess Sue Lynn is very rude. She acts like she's better than everyone. Because they have bands they should have an area for people that want to drink and listen to the band. I don't want to eat a big meal and then dance. Decide do you want to be a fine diner or night club? read more

Great food ! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are very reasonable. You should try this place.

Flavor was spot on fast service and the most tender chicken, melts in your mouth , small cozy atmosphere and splendid staff read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Chicken Picata - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

A hidden gem! We have a place that we would go to back home almost every week when we were kids.. we would go with our entire family of about 15 and became very much locals to the spot. Gusto felt just like this restaurant at home. A small mom and pop restaurant that serves amazing food with a warm friendly environment. The owner also had the same name as our hometown restaurant it just felt like pure bliss. 2 of our family members from that group and really the leaders of our family both passed in the last month so it truly felt like the led us to try Gustos. We were impressed! The Bruschetta was out of this world delicious and the Lemon Marscapone cake was to die for! We each loved our entrees too and I can't wait to try more when we go back! Thank you Gustos for making it feel just like home read more

We have eaten numerous times and they have always been great. This visit I got the Pork Ossobuco and it was to die for. The fresh homemade Marsala sauce over the tenderest piece of pork shanks I have ever eaten. The atmosphere is quaint and the service is always great, friendly and polite. Stop in and try them, you won't be disappointed. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Pork Ossobuco - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise. My husband and I were trying to find a restaurant outside of busy historic St. Augustine and this was just the place. The wait staff was incredible. We were greeted right away and were taken care of by several employees. The food was also delicious. We got the Meatball for an appetizer and it was very well seasoned and tender. The lasagna and gnocchi were great and we would definitely order again. The ambience was laid back and not too busy; reminiscent of a small bistro. Will be visiting again! read more

While the location of the restaurant is quite pleasing; situated in a little shopping plaza right before you get into downtown St. Augustine. My experience at the restaurant was not enjoyable, at all. I stumbled upon Gusto, seeing as my favorite Italian restaurant I normally go to was closed because the owners were on vacay. I found Gusto on Yelp, checked out their menu, and saw they served Gluten-Free pasta. I always call the restaurant first to make sure they actually have Gluten-Free pasta (which they do.) My partner and I arrived, the restaurant was pretty busy for a Saturday evening, and we sat at a nice little table in the corner. I ordered the Gluten-Free noodles with Pomodoro sauce, grilled chicken on top, and a side of broccoli. My partner ordered the lasagna. We both received salads with our meal (picture shown) which were great! Unfortunately, once the salads were brought, the service went downhill fast after that. I asked the waitress for water - she didn't bring it, we asked for additional bread - and were brought only 2 slices, and last, but not least - the length of time it took for our dinner to come out. After 30-minutes, the waitress comes to our table to notify us there was a huge catering order so it was taking longer than expected. Another 30+ minutes goes by and she comes back and says she forgot to put in my gluten allergy and ring my dinner as Gluten-Free. By the time we got our meals, I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture. The Pomodoro sauce was mediocre, the chicken was bland, and I never received the side of broccoli I ordered. Unfortunately, my partner had to send her lasagna back because she said it wasn't hot enough. When she finally received the new plate of lasagna, she said it tasted like mushy potatoes. We were given a 15% discount from the waitress and while the owner was busy sitting at the bar, laughing and talking with other patrons. He saw all of this going on and did not even blink to get up, walk over to our table, apologize for the inconvenience of the long wait and/or the bland tasting food. For those reasons, I gave this place a 1 star and sadly, I will not be eating here again. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Salad - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Loved it. We remembered it as a Pizza Place in the strip mall. BUT- we looked at the menu of the restaurant and it drew us in an evening this week while visiting town. The menu and actual Food was amazing . The Bruschetta was one of the best ever. My husband ordered the Spaghetti and meatball while I went for the veal in lemon sauce. Even the Caesar side salad was very well prepared. Our server was delightful. A few glasses a wine and the whole experience was epic. Atmosphere is cozy but nice for everyone. Will definitely return. read more

Ate here the other day for lunch. I got the chicken Parmesan. My wife got the vegetable Alfredo linguine dish. Both were very good and were lunch sized. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Great food great service and the music is awesome. Go hungry and leave satisfied knowing that you will return again. read more

Gusto Bistro & Wine Bar - Veal Francese - Italian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Great food - Italian American classics. The pizza is so good. The broccoli pie is great !

Very nice atmosphere with authentic Italian dishes. Dinning area is a bit small so large parties will want to call ahead. They recently changed to their summer hours and now open at 3 p.m. read more

The restaurant is a bit small but the food is divineThe owner Anthony was very nice to us:)

The food is great; service not so much. We made reservations for 5:30 pm on Thursday. Our friends we're meeting us at 6:00. Around 5:58 our waitress started quizzing us, asking when our friends would arrive, because they wanted us gone by 7:00. She was very persistent; I asked if she wanted us to leave, so the table could be ready in plenty of time. She said no; our friends arrived by 6:01. We felt very rushed. Other tables were in use when we arrived at 5:30. None of them were asked to gulp down their food to make their tables available. read more