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Gusto BLK Italian Restaurant

Italian RestaurantsRomford, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(148 reviews)

Quick info

01708 843766
154 Balgores Ln, Gidea Park, Romford RM2 6BP, United Kingdom
£20–60 · Reported by 21 people

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About Gusto BLK Italian Restaurant

On Balgores Lane in Romford, Gusto BLK Italian Restaurant serves an Italian menu with table service, waitstaff seating guests and taking drink orders. Carbonara and pizzas or calzones anchor the pasta and oven sections, with a goat cheese starter to begin and tiramisu to close. A cocktail and wine list runs alongside, including champagnes, beers, and wines. The restaurant opens Monday to Sunday except Tuesdays, when it closes. It tends to reach capacity on weekend evenings, and booking ahead is recommended for those sittings. Local parking sits nearby, close to the train station.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has kids' menu

Reviews

4.5/5
148 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention carbonara, tiramisu, pasta and cocktail and wine list.

5★
114
4★
12
3★
9
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4
1★
9

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the pasta dishes, especially the carbonara and tiramisu, as highlights, with the tiramisu called light, creamy, and one of the best some have had. Close behind, the fish, steak, and risotto draw praise on a strong-food night, and the goat cheese starter also gets a mention as a standout opener. The friendly, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere come up constantly, with several noting it feels like being greeted as family. The main recurring trade-off is pacing and portions: one visit stretched to two to two and a half hours over small portions and thin front-of-house coverage, and another table waited over an hour for a misplaced pizza during a packed Friday, though the restaurant apologized with a complimentary beer. One reviewer, by contrast, found the carbonara bland, tasting mostly of pasta water despite loving the atmosphere and staff. Multiple reviewers recommend booking ahead given how quickly it fills up.

Featured reviews

  • Lee Brown
    “The food we had was lovely but portions size was small. The service we received was good when we got it but one person out front was not enough. We made a good choice before we ordered and decided not to bother with starters, we knew we was in for a long haul. Ended up being mains and out not bothering with desert either, yet somehow that was still 2-2.5 hours.”
  • Ella Davis
    “Gorgeous little restaurant - the staff were lovely and very attentive, and it had a lovely atmosphere, but unfortunately the food was not good at all. The carbonara tasted like pasta water with the very slightest hint of cream, and had 3 …”
  • Zhaneta Vulka
    “Amazing Italian Dining Experience! I had an incredible meal at GUSTO! From the moment we walked in, the warm …”
  • L M
    “Such a lovely ambient experience, when we first arrived we was early for lunch, and the lovely staff outback who cook and make the meals greeted us with big warm smiles and was genuinely happy to see us and said we we was welcome to sit anywhere just as the kind waitress came to seat us at the same time and offered us drinks and menus. The background music was relaxing and fitting for the atmosphere. As more people started to show they were greeted in the same way and seated, even as it got slightly busier the waitress was attentive to everyone! And I could see she even helped prep at the pass along side someone with plating and sauces along with multitasking many other things. The food arrived within a good respectable amount of time to wait for fresh food being prepared, time and care was taken on each dish right down to the plating! It all tasted fresh and delicious, and would return to try other dishes they offer which had a good variety to choose from and something for everyone! It would also be a nice place to choose for a special treat for a cozy birthday meal if you was considering somewhere nice to celebrate, which a table of ladies was there for that! A nice selection of drinks to choose from including cocktails and mocktails! Beers wines and champagnes. One small suggestion or kind request for the owners to consider if possible… maybe one choice of non alcoholic beer/ wine those are quickly becoming quite popular, I think it would be lovely for the person not drinking to still be able to join a drink with the people that may be are. (That is not a negative, just merely a little suggestion) Thank you for a lovely experience! We will be back very soon”
  • Sikhpilot
    “What exceptional food and customer service. A must if you appreciate good honest Italian cuisine. The staff are tremendously welcoming and the hospitality really makes you feel at home. I enjoyed the Carbonara and Caprese salad, just sublime. The coffee too was just delicious. I had 2x espressos and my wife had a cappuccino. I wish this restaurant and it's staff the very best. They are a gem of a restaurant in Gidea Park and I will be sure to recommend this place to friends and family. Luckily the owner was present and he's a wonderful host.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
Dining options· 7
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Parking· 1
  • Paid street parking
Service options· 1
  • Offers delivery
Offerings· 6
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups
Family-friendly· 1
  • Has kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 1
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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