Gustoso — Restaurant in Mumbai

Location: Next to Pop Up Hut, Kwality House, Under Kemps Corner Bridge

Recommendation: Frozen Berry (Mocktail) Involtini Di Polo (Highly Recommended) Crostini Burrata Indianapoli Pizza (Highly Recommended) Zeppole Tiramisu (Highly Recommended)

Located in one of the prime locations in Gustoso just beside Pop Up Hut, it's one of the best places in Mumbai to enjoy authentic Italian Cuisine. When I say authentic, I really mean it as none of the dishes here are even slightly Indianised. The ambience of the place is simple yet classy having a seating arrangement for two or four people with a long bar counter and a bake stone where you can watch your Pizza being made freshly as they offer Wood Fired Pizza. We started off with Frozen Berry which was a super refreshing Strawberry based slush. They actually used fresh strawberries and you will be asked for your choice of seasonal fruits available for this particular drink. We absolutely loved it. The first dish to come to our table was the Crostini Burrata which consisted of two sliced & buttered baguette topped with fresh Burrata cheese along with oven toasted cherry tomatoes drizzled with basil infused olive oil. I loved the freshness of the bread and the cheese. However taste wise it was decent enough. The Involtini Di Polo consisted of sliced and rolled Chicken stuffed with a mixture of mushrooms, spinach, Parmesan and Mozzarella in a white wine butter sauce. It just won my heart! DO NOT MISSED IT! We also tried Mushroom Risotto which was loaded with porcini & button mushrooms and truffle oil. One of the things this place is famous for is their Parmesan Wheel which is first of it's kind in Mumbai and one of the only places which makes it the best. The Chef makes melts the center of the huge cheese by pouring a liquor and lighting it up using a blow torch. He then mixes the Spaghetti made in white sauce over the melted area making it more creamy and cheesy. The process is absolutely amazing to watch. The Indianapoli Pizza is something I still remember and would go here again for!! It was a freshly made wood fired Pizza with toppings like Sauteed Onions, assorted Bell Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, Jalapenos and of course Mozzarella on a thin crust (bit thicker at the edges) slathered with mildly spicy San Marzano Tomato sauce. DO NOT MISS IT. We will ended our meal with Tiramisu which was one of the finest I have ever had! Note: The Tiramisu contains Liquor and Egg. Most of their desserts contain eggs but the Zeppole is the only and best options which is eggless. It basically consists of fried Pizza dough drizzled with loads of Nutella. Overall this was my first experience here and I am definitely up for the second one!

Food: (4.5/5) Ambience: (4.5/5) Staff & Service: (4.5/5) Cost: (3/5) It is on the...

Gustoso!!

A Beaut diner, a snug zone (revamped) to indulge into the authentic Italian cuisine. New Additions To The Menu ♥️

Soup Zuppa Di Cipolle Con Tortellini Di Parmigiano Roasted onion soup in brown butter, had a mild cheesey essence, lovely consistency effortless on palate, garnished with saffron sprigs was delish. You got to delevop a taste for it, eventually you will.

Salad Insalata Di Cavolo E Quinoa Kale and quinoa salad with roasted almonds, bell peppers, avocado tossed in honey lemon vinaigrette, sweet lite and nutritious loved the dressing of the salad that sweetish tinge got my heart. 🥗♥️

Sipped On The Mocktails This Time, Cheers To The Mixologist!

Siam Fresh Refreshing! Call it a lemongrass mojito

Henley Tonic Cumcumber, lemon juice, tonic water.. Unfortunately Tad bitter, the cucumber was a bitter one 1/10 cases! Overlooked!

True Passion The Tangy Citric Twist, Passion fruit puree +fresh grapefruit juice + lemon juice, cinnamon syrup was good.

French Kiss Nostalgia! Raspberry puree muddled with honey vanilla syrup + lemon & orange juice! Slurpicious!!

Antipasti

Burratta Puffed hand bread filled with fresh burratta restingon a bed of arugula with San Marzano tomatoes + Marinara Sauce consistency of the burratta was wow!!

Frittura Di Gamberi E Calamari Batter fried king prawns and calamari served with lemon aicli goes well as an accompaniment for a drink. (ps: On a oilier side) seafood lovers opt for this!

Pasta

Fettuccine Alla Bolognese Classic!! Homemade Fettuccine in lamb ragu A must try. Not going into deets this was yumazing.

Canelloni Gratinati Homemade cannelloni filled with ricotta (l and spinach the ricotta was next level + enveloped with tomato and bechamel sauce, looked a little messy but it was scrumptious!

Pizza

Pollo Picante Thin crust pizza topped with minced chicken (spicy) in san marzano tomato sauce + mozarella, topped with jalepenos this was hott served with chilli infused olive oil. If you like it spicy, this one's for you.

Pollo E Puparuole Roasted chicken herbed topped with mozarella + bellpepper reduction & rosemary oil, crust on fleek non spicy loved it.

Dessert

Tiramisu: Classic!

Millefoglie sbriciolata You Cannot Miss On This!! This was Suaaaaave!! One of the finest desserts iv had in recent times! Millefoglie = A Thousand Leaves Sbriciolata = Crumbled Flaky puffs deconstructed with custard partially oozing out (loved the citric flavor of the custard) plated with fresh berries, This was wow! This Is To Live For!! Go for it

Overall,

Not The Usual Stuff, Devour On Authenticity!!

If you are A Lactose Intolerant, You may be in a fix, but the cheese in every prep is wow. If you love the Italian cuisine, You should visit here! A beaut...

Gustoso first impression as we enter the space is refined, stylish and sophisticated, an elegant upscale Italian joint.

From an open kitchen, to a perfectly stocked bar, warm hospitality & efficient staff, they have it all.

The food at Gustoso is characterised by its simplicity & quality. Fresh ingredients and authentic flavours, is what meets u here.

We started of with, Antipasti - a little something to whet the appetite

Parmigiana Di Melanzane - baked sliced eggplant layered with tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella and basil, is a reminder of just how seductive authenticity can be. Perfectly paired with Pane Pizza.

Salad Riso Nero - Organic black rice with zucchini, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, onions, lettuce and Italian borlotti beans in a lemon vinaigrette dressing - healthy, fresh, crisp & refreshing.

Among the Pastas we tried the Gnocchi Gustosi - Delicious & creamy, Homemade spinach & potato gnocchi in gorgonzola cream sauce.

Pizza - Indiana Poli Who can resist the simplicity of a perfectly-cooked Pizza with a pleasing char and beautifully covered with veggies and San Marzano sauce.

You’ll have no trouble pairing up your meal with wonderfully blended cocktails, sangria or a bottle of wine. We personally loved the Sangria & fresh fruit Margaritas.

Desserts & Gelato Still drooling over the sweet, velvety Blueberry Cheesecake. & Espresso Croquant Gelato..

Death by chocolate- You just can’t miss this dessert cocktail. A Must have👍👍👍

End this beautiful meal with a splendidly blended Berry Bunch Tea.

Outstanding place, you just can’t miss if u are an Italian lover. They have jain...