Il Gusto d'Italia
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About Il Gusto d'Italia
Il Gusto d'Italia is an Italian restaurant on Water Lane in Preston, set in a town-centre spot a short walk from the main streets. The kitchen covers Italian cooking, and a thin gluten-free pizza base is available alongside the standard menu. Cocktails are served at the table with the food. The dining room hosts children's parties and accommodates meal-time bookings, and counter service takes walk-ins when space allows. Orders at booked tables have, on visits, been delayed by around fifteen minutes before being taken, which is worth factoring in when timing a meal. The room runs as an evening restaurant and works for both casual drop-ins and reserved group nights.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
91 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Aperol Spritz
- Garlic Bread
- Bowl Of Giant Marinated Olives
- Flat Bread & Houmous
- Bruschetta
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, italian food, childrens party and gluten free base.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, italian food, childrens party and gluten free base.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the food, cocktails, and friendly service, with several calling it the best Italian spot in Preston and one diner highlighting a clean, family-friendly atmosphere that works well for children's parties. Others, however, report slower service during busy evenings, thin and hard gluten-free bases and chips, and a feeling of being watched by staff while lingering at the bar.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the food, cocktails, and friendly service, with several calling it the best Italian spot in Preston and one diner highlighting a clean, family-friendly atmosphere that works well for children's parties. Others, however, report slower service during busy evenings, thin and hard gluten-free bases and chips, and a feeling of being watched by staff while lingering at the bar.
Featured reviews
- Qi Chen
“Always a pleasure to come here. Great food and fantastic service . Really family friendly.”
- Cassie Watters
“I have to say that this is the best Italian restaurant in Preston, the service was excellent and the food was 10/10… also cocktails!!”
- SF
“Gluten free base very thin and hard. Chips very hard and thin. Staff friendly. However, I finished my meal and had 2 drinks and was slowly drinking and on my phone the bar lady and all the waiters kept looking at me. This has never happened ever in any resturant for staff to constantly look at you. I felt they wanted me to leave. I then got an icecream as I was waiting for my food digest and then left.”
- George Jones
“Been to the restaurant a number of times, always ok, this time disappointing, food ok, service poor. A party of six, booked our meal for 7.15pm, at approximately 8.00pm we asked for a waiter to take our order, 15 minutes later order taken, when food arrived just about ok, not a place we will revisit.”
- Sue Finlay
“Was at a childs party everything from food service and clean were fanrastic”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Il Gusto d'Italia
- 1.7 mi£10–20
lobster ravioli, pizzas done to perfection, cocktails and after dinner drinks
- The Italian Orchard4.53,4083.4 mi£20–40
large dining room with bar area, slow or inattentive service at times, extensive wine selection
- San Marco4.51,0655.9 mi away
steak cooked to order, pollo diane, gluten-free accommodation
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Gusto d'Italia | 4.4673 | — | £10–20 | cocktails, italian food, childrens party |
| Marino's Italian Ristaurante & Pizzeria | 4.7903 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | lobster ravioli, pizzas done to perfection, cocktails and after dinner drinks |
| The Italian Orchard | 4.53,408 | 3.4 mi | £20–40 | large dining room with bar area, slow or inattentive service at times, extensive wine selection |
| San Marco | 4.51,065 | 5.9 mi away | — | steak cooked to order, pollo diane, gluten-free accommodation |
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