Gustoso Italian Dining
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About Gustoso Italian Dining
On E Barnet Rd, Gustoso Italian Dining is a family-run Italian restaurant with a 39-item menu spanning starters like bruschetta and bruschetta buffalo through to carpaccio di manzo and carpaccio di salmone affumicato, plus mains such as lasagne and a chef salad. Pistachio tiramisu with raspberry sauce rounds out the dessert options. The dining room carries Italian-style decor and stays quiet enough for conversation. Pizzas come in generous portions, and takeaway pizza is available alongside the sit-down menu. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and it opens Tuesday to Sunday, closing on Mondays.
Menu & Prices
39 dishes · mains £6–26- BRUSCHETTA£5.50
- LASAGNE£13.00
- CHEF SALAD£9.00
- BRUSCHETTA BUFFALO£7.50
- CARPACCIO DI MANZO£8.00
- CARPACCIO DI SALMONE AFFUMICATO£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous pizzas, pistachio tiramisu, pasta dishes and takeaway pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous pizzas, pistachio tiramisu, pasta dishes and takeaway pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the generous pizzas, alongside standout pasta and juicy, well-cooked meat. The pistachio tiramisu earns particular mention for its raspberry sauce pairing. Several describe the space as warm and homely, with friendly, attentive staff, including one instance of extra care shown toward a young child. One reviewer notes a slight seating delay due to a lone staff member.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the generous pizzas, alongside standout pasta and juicy, well-cooked meat. The pistachio tiramisu earns particular mention for its raspberry sauce pairing. Several describe the space as warm and homely, with friendly, attentive staff, including one instance of extra care shown toward a young child. One reviewer notes a slight seating delay due to a lone staff member.
Featured reviews
- S D
“Such a nice place with lovely staff and food, really find and patient with my granddaughter (4) and even gave sprinkles with ice cream. Great value and lovely food, delicious and very generous pizzas. Highly recommended, thank you for a lovely meal”
- Sunita H
“Gustoso is a fabulous homely and welcoming restaurant and they also do the best takeaway pizza! When we asked our daughter what she would like to eat for her birthday takeout supper she said "Gustoso pizza!!" Generous portions and …”
- Sylvie ROBIOLLE
“What a fantastic find in East Barnet Village! Gustoso Italian restaurant is an absolute gem, exactly what the village needed. The food was simply outstanding, full of flavour and beautifully presented, and …”
- Lunmell
“This is the most precious spot in the area to enjoy an authentic Italian meal! The food is wonderful! The pizza is exactly how it should be,generous, with an excellent dough! The pasta dishes are always mouthwatering! And their meat is juicy and perfectly cooked every time! The service is defined by kindness, the atmosphere is always so warm, and everything is spotless! What can I say about this little gem of the neighborhood? It’s a family-run restaurant, and you can truly feel the care and love they put into what they do! I would highly recommend it, especially since I’ve tried almost the entire menu! Keep up the amazing work, guys, and thank you for offering us such ‘warm’ dishes! Wishing you even greater success ahead!”
- Charize Dayao
“The decorations in this restaurant is very well taught out, it felt like we were in Italy. The atmosphere felt very light and fresh, it was also easy to talk as it’s not so loud inside The staff were very friendly and attentive, there was a slight delay in sitting as the guy seem to be on his own but he was very welcoming The food was very fresh and tasted so good! The desserts were amazing the pistachio tiramisu is definitely worth a try the mix with raspberry sauce definitely compliments the whole dessert. It was also quite light and doesn’t feel heavy to eat”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Gustoso Italian Dining
- Deserie Restaurant4.55820.8 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
mixed meze, grilled octopus, lamb spit roast
- honey & cream4.92410.9 mi
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- MEAA4.83,7950.9 mi
vanilla matcha, birthday celebrations, ice cream with candle
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustoso Italian Dining | 4.879 | — | generous pizzas, pistachio tiramisu, pasta dishes |
| Deserie RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5582 | 0.8 mi | mixed meze, grilled octopus, lamb spit roast |
| honey & cream | 4.9241 | 0.9 mi | turkish delight latte, turkish eggs, french toast |
| MEAA | 4.83,795 | 0.9 mi | vanilla matcha, birthday celebrations, ice cream with candle |
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