Visited Caffe Buon Gusto and had a really enjoyable time The dishes were fresh well balanced and full of flavor Service felt warm and attentive without being over the top and the atmosphere was calm and inviting Nice place for a relaxed meal in the area read more

Came here for a midweek dinner and had a good experience overall! Only thing keeping this place from five stars was some inconsistency between dishes. The highlight of our meal - by FAR - was the homemade crabmeat ravioli, which was generous, fresh, and complimented by a perfect, not-too-creamy sauce. The veal marsala was a solid contender and I'm a sucker for a good marsala sauce (which this was!) but I thought the veal was very dry/overcooked. Could have been a one-off but still was a good dish overall. The burrata appetizer, as others noted, was very small for the price. Service was friendly, and while I did bring up the burrata and the veal to the server, nothing was done or offered (nor did we ask). I'm also not the type of person to smile in a restaurant and say everything's great and then go turn around and say something else online either! Anyway, we'll be back but will probably stick to more of the pasta dishes (which looked amazing at neighboring tables) and share those around. read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Burrata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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So the 3 stars is moreso for the upfront experience and not for the food. Food was 4/5. My friend made a reservation at 7:30 pm on a Saturday. We were on time. There were a couple parties of 2 and 3 also waiting outside the restaurant (which was quite small). We found out that they had a reservation at 7 pm and 7:15 pm... and they were still waiting for a table. I'm not sure if they overbooked online but it was startling how behind they were. The owner came out periodically to ask people what time their reservation was. He offered glasses of wine for those who were waiting and said we could go to his sister restaurant instead. My friends and I stayed and waited 30 mins for a table. As mentioned, the restaurant is small and packed. I wanna say it sat 40 people. We were at a 2 person table where they added a third chair. We ordered: - 2 diet cokes: it came in a cute little glass bottle - crab ravioli: there were small pieces of crabs in the ravioli and a good amount of shrimp. There were more pieces of ravioli than I thought there would be. I really liked the sauce! - vodka pasta: my friend made her own and this is her go-to - mushroom sausage truffle special: my friend enjoyed this but wishes there was more truffle - affogato: I love affogato and this hit the spot! read more

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Great first date spot. I had the fettuccine alfredo and it was good. The gnocchi was also great! Service was fast and attentive. Lots of seating and great drink selection. I got the pinot grigio and it was good. read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - fettuccine alfredo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times. The food and service is always good. Give it a try.

My fav restaurant in NYC! Authentic Italian food & staff. Our server had personality plus and ordered for me. The food was incredible!

home. food amazing. service amazing. ambiance amazing. home love it here so good

What an experience! So to start with the food, I genuinely cannot speak highly enough about everything that we had. Everyone at the table got a different entrée and some of the exclamations were "This is the best X that I've ever had" whether that be the chicken Parm, the veal Parm or my oricchette with vodka sauce. The bruschetta and prosciutto with melon appetizers were also phenomenal and the chocolate soufflé that we had for dessert was absolutely to die for. I genuinely have not a singular note about any of the food that we had. It was all wonderful. So touching on the service this is where things got interesting. We had a reservation at 8 PM. Upon arriving to the restaurant, we were told that there were no tables available and long story short, had to wait outside in the cold until about 8:30/8:45 when we were finally seated. Now I must say that the restaurant was incredibly busy and the staff were working extremely hard to try and turn over tables and figure out the situation. While I do fault them for overbooking as this reservation was made weeks ago, they tried their hardest to accommodate us - and I genuinely do appreciate that. Once we finally sat, it did take about a half hour to finally get a waitress to come, but after that, it was smooth sailing and service could not have been more impeccable. The manager was working extremely hard and comped us some wine for our troubles, which was greatly appreciated. Our waitress whose name I failed to get (a lovely woman from Chile) was one of the best waitresses I've had and truly elevated our experience. The ambience of the restaurant is quite small, which is the obvious reason for the delay in seating. While we were seated on the front patio, we did go in to use the bathroom and the inside looked quite nice. Overall, the food is amazing. The service was great once we were sat and the ambience is lovely. If they could just figure out their booking system, this place would be a 10 out of 10. I will 100% be recommending Cafe Buon Gusto to anyone and will be back for sure. read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Oricchette with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Made a reservation for late on a Thursday, being in New Rochelle for work and knowing I wouldn't make it into the city until late. First of all - being open very late on a school night is commendable and I really appreciated it. So I made a reservation and hopped the subway after work. I was the only in the place, which is somewhat small to begin with, but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered bruschetta to start. With being the only table, food came out quickly- and with them closing up things for the night, they were serving me in the hopes of finishing their night. Not a problem, let's get it going. The bruschetta was great - fresh and bright flavors in the tomatoes, bread was good and flavorful. Top notch. I was in between a couple of dishes but settles on the cacio e pepe. It came out quickly, and really was the highlight of the trip here. Al dente pasta, sauce was good and seasoned, great flavors. For dessert, I had the chocolate pie and a double espresso. Both were good. Quick meal, but well-executed. Would highly recommend here, but with the small size of the dining room- especially in winter - make a reservation! read more

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I felt very welcome and the food is stellar! Others there seemed to be regular. We almost felt we were in an episode of Cheers!

Caffe Buon Gusto exemplifies the best of Italian hospitality and cooking. With warm and familial service, it feels like you're eating at nonna's house. We were in need of a good bowl of pasta and this spot delivered and then some. Drinks were delicious. Our waiter said he made a great espresso martini and I agree with him. The complimentary focaccia was a standout, and you might be tempted to eat it all before the main courses come. I'm glad I saved a piece to sop up my vodka sauce. They are known for their vodka sauce and I can see why. It was silky perfection that coated and clung so nicely to the thin spaghetti. Get it topped with the mozzarella to unlock its full potential. They brought out a small slice of tiramisu on the house. Such a wonderful gesture and damn was it a good tiramisu. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Spaghetti alla vodka with mozzarella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Nice lil spot. Bolognese was A1. Little bit cozy and uncomfy but service/experience made up for it in spades. Stop by.

This is my favorite Italian spot in the city. The truffle limoncello ravioli is to die for. It's a very cute and quaint locally owned spot giving it a warm environment. Everyone should try this spot at least once!! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Burrata Limoncello Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place was so good. The service was exceptional! The food was very tasty I didn't get to take pictures of my meal (linguine al vongle) because i ate it so fast but the quality was great. Staff were extremely friendly and the ambiance was lovely, a bit small..., but very warm and friendly. The dessert was also delicious! Tiramisu and chocolate lava cake :))) I highly recommend to anyone to come here and try!! P.s Nando was the best :) read more

Second time coming here - came after a friend's wedding and the group of four of us loved everything. The pasta is killer, the wine was reasonably priced, and it's in a cute quaint cafe-like place. Only downside in both times coming here, the waiters are a little short with you and you get the sense you're being rushed. Other than that, I love this spot and will definitely come back after the Met or if I'm nearby! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - capellini vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to just get some Italian food. No real expectations or agenda. I was hungry and wanted to eat. My group and I all picked different things, I chose the pear and Gorgonzola salad because it looked tasty and it truly was divine. My group got the gnocchi with bolognese and one with pesto. Both having great flavor and portions. We were seated outside so we couldn't get an interior view but the service was great. They had made a mistake on the order and brought out a new one at no cost. This place has everything youd want in an Italian restaurant: good food, good portions, and a commitment to service. I would gladly go back and try more of their menu. read more

Such a gem of a spot! Literally one of the best Italian meals I've had in a while. Their homemade pasta is to die for. I got the veal tortellini with carbonara sauce (they do not skimp on the onions and pancetta - 10/10), and the portion size was AMAZING; I even had leftovers to take home! Also obsessed with the bread - so fresh and moist, especially dipped in their garlic infused oil and balsamic. Shout out to Nando!!! We absolutely loved our limoncellos!! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came in recently for a birthday dinner and left with very mixed feelings! Service was wonderful, so attentive, friendly, accommodating, even brought us complimentary limoncello at the end of our meal. I had the chicken sorrento which really lacked luster. The sauce didn't have a very powerful flavor, and there was not a lot of eggplant. The chicken dishes come with a small side of steamed vegetables. Two friends ordered pastas and I tried each of them. The pesto pasta made me rethink my experience. Could taste the homemade noodles and the fresh pesto sauce was rich and flavorful and fresh! Then I tried a friend's Bolognese, which was right back to medium in taste and quality. All in all, I think the pasta dishes are the star of the show here, and other entres can probably be skipped. Finally, wine bottles are WELL priced, so you can offset some of the cost of the $31 entrees there. read more

Very quaint neighborhood itialin spot. Homestyle pasta. The owner is a sweetheart. All the pastas were absolutely delicious! Can't go wrong with this spot. read more

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Great food and ambiance, and very kind staff! Service was great. We even got a little complimentary tiramisu. Would definitely recommend!

AMAZING! Classic red sauce Italian joint with such a cozy classic casual vibe. The pastas were incredible, I've heard people say this place was overhyped but I think it has the perfect amount of hype. Can't recommend the chicken parm and the fresh house made tortellini with vodka sauce and fresh mozz enough. The staff was great and so friendly. I will definitely be back read more

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I made a reservation for Christmas dinner. I called on Christmas Eve to confirm Was told all was set Arrived for CHRISTMAS DINNER next night at 7. Restaurant was closed. WHAT????? Everyone has a right to close on Christmas. What isn't right is accepting and CONFIRMING reservation only to not be open. CBG ruined our Christmas. There was no need for this. Simply informing me on Christmas Eve or even Christmas morning would have been an annoyance but we would have worked out a solution. After preparing for a wonderful Italian dinner on Christmas, we ended up with deli sandwiches. CBG is non caring for its customers. If I could give zero stars I would. Their sloppy work ruined Christmas for me and my family. Unforgivable. read more

we ordered this evening and the order was 30 minutes late. when i called to ask as to the status, the incredibly rude woman answering the phone asked "what do you want me to do about it?" this was the first time was have ordered from them since our last visit there where we found slugs crawling on tables in the back garden. i guess we should have learned our lesson. never again! read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Five star recommend and definitely will be back.

Was absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I have never experienced hospitality the way they provide here. Our server, Marciano was fantastic and made sure we were catered to. The owner I believe is so sweet and we definitely felt at home in this restaurant. The food was delicious! I got the prosciutto wrapped scallops and they were cooked perfectly. They accommodated my allergy well and made sure my meal was still top tier although I needed substitutions. The actual space is incredibly cozy, and you truly feel like you're going over to a loved ones for food. Highly recommend if you're traveling or even from NYC. Next time Im in NYC I will 100% be returning! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Bowtie carbonara, Veal Diavolo, Fettuccine Alla Vodka with Chicken, Seared Sea Scallops - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I came from out of state to visit my son in NYC for a special night. We made a regretful last-minute reservation. My chicken was spoiled, not a little off, but rancid. I discreetly told the server. Next, the owner stormed out of the kitchen, enraged, with a full plate of raw chicken, and accused me of "running him over with a truck" with my words. His hostile, unsafe behavior ruined our evening. I paid for everything except the spoiled chicken and tipped the server and left. I would have so graciously just had a different meal and enjoyed my night, but after having raw chicken shoved in my face, that was impossible. Now that I've seen all the Board of Health violations from 2023, I'm glad I didn't eat more than one bite. The owner is a lunatic. He didn't just ruin my dinner, he ruined a rare night with my son. Out of genuine concern for safety, I'll be contacting the Board of Health. Skip this place if you care about safety and respect. I'm sure the owner will reply and try to reprimand me again for speaking up. If you have any questions, just look at the BOH violations -- they will tell you the entire story. read more

We had the most lovely lunch here. I've NEVER given a review but this place prompted me! Marcello was our server. IMPECCABLE ! the food was lovely and authentically delicious. Really wonderful homemade pasta . Delicious wine!!! Everything perfect. Thank you!!!! Please try this place. read more

Love love this place !! Pasta is delicious and the owner is always is and is sooo great and fun. Highly recommend !

Stopped by Caffe Buon Gusto last Friday night with a reservation, but it definitely wasn't needed. The spot had a cozy ambiance, with kind and attentive staff. I ordered the fettuccine carbonara, which came out to around 35 dollars after tax and tip (without adding any form of meat/mushroom topping). Therein lies my main problem with Caffe Buon Gusto - at that price point there are so many other options in New York that'd I'd be hard pressed to say I'd come back. That isn't to say that Caffe Buon Gusto was bad. It just wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Hidden gem on the upper east side! Do I dare to say the best pasta I have had in NYC. ( went on July 22,2023) Exploring UES, I found this place. Small, quiet, intimate restaurant with great food and good company. I went at a great time because there was only me and another couple inside. To be honest I forgot the name of my pasta but it was flavorful, large serving, and satisfying. I got bread and a glass a wine. The menu was large it was hard to pick what I wanted but I believe I custom made my pasta. Service: The staff was friendly and you can tell it a family owned restaurant. read more

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Hidden gem on the Upper East Side. I took my boyfriend here to celebrate his promotion and Caffe Buon Gusto did not disappoint! Everything from the service to the food was superb. I made a reservation earlier in the day and when we arrived we were sat immediately. The server came over and after a few minutes to make some recordings on dishes that we might enjoy. Here are the dishes we had during our visit: For starters: - Grilled Portobello Mushroom (really amazing dish with mozzarella) For our main courses: - Lobster with truffle in a cream sauce (special menu) the lobster was heavenly and hit the spot! - Sausage mushroom Pappardelle noodles (special menu) the sauce was on point and she mushrooms made the dish. Dessert: - Affogato (how can you go wrong! Espresso and ice cream, yum!) The food was just amazing and I cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu items. The ambiance is very laid back and they have a gorgeous outdoor area where you can enjoy the fall weather. So happy I decided to make Caffe Buon Gusto the place to celebrate the person I love. Thanks for an amazing evening. read more

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Homemade pasta is so delicious you can't go wrong with any of the combinations. We ordered drinks, pasta dishes and dessert the vibe was intimate and the service was good! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Homemade Spaghetti with Vodka Sauce+ Chicken + Mozzarella - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Was so amazing! Vodka sauce was incredible, but a little over hyped. The real star of the show was the carbonara, which I'd fully recommend to anyone! Espresso martini was also amazing. read more

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Food: Pastas were great! Id highly recommend the specialty ravioli OR black ink linguine and burrata. The pastas were all good and they had great al dente texture. Service: Service was great we had accommodating staff and they even gave ha free tiramisu after :) read more

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One of my favorite places in the city! The staff is always friendly and commentating, and the food is always amazing. Highly recommend the Cacio e Pepe and butternut squash ravioli (when it's on the menu). read more

My neighborhood favorite. When I throw away the diet then its the cacio e pepe and their desserts.

I went here with my daughter and we shared everything. We started with the portobello tower appetizer...would not reorder but was good. For the main meal we had the veal piccata and a rigatoni w vodka sauce. These two dishes were excellent. Service was superb. Atmosphere nice...you can hear your companion and the price is right. Just to repeat...we really enjoyed the food. read more

Stopped by Caffe Buon Gustó on Saturday on a date and fell in love with the food. We both had the Ceasar Salad to start with, and while the portions could be bigger, the salad was DELICIOUS! So fresh! For drinks I got the Campari Soda which I was not a big fan of (neither was my date) and they had the Sangria (it tasted too much like peach for my taste). For our main course, my date ordered the Penne with Ricotta & Pomodoro sauce and Mozzarella cheese - this was really good but could have used a bit more salt maybe. I had the Penne with Voda Sauce and Mozzarella cheese - SO GOOD! We could not finish it and took some to go. I ate my leftovers cold the next day and it still tasted amazing. For dessert, my date ordered the tiramisu, which was very good, and I had the affogato with Vanilla Gelato - IN LOVE. Overall, incredible food. For the service, I would say it left a little more to be desired but overall pretty good. Our waitress was very attentive and checked on us consistently. The ambiance was also fine but please be aware, the space is SUPER small. There are tables set up along a booth that runs the whole length of one wall so you might be touching a stranger. It was a little overstimulating with the volume and trying to get around and in and out of your table. It does feel very authentically Italian ambience wise (except for the music). Overall pretty good and would probably stop by again if I'm in the neighborhood!! read more

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Food- 5/5; branzino excellent and the lemonchello pasta was to die for. Buratta so fresh, wow Our waiter was hilarious, so kind. He gave the best food recommendations. Very attentive We sat outside so we're not sure how the inside ambiance is but the place was kept very clean and great place to have a conversation. Will definitely return! read more

Caffe Buon Gusto - Bronzino, lemonchello pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Outstanding in every way!! Charming & cozy w/rustic, folksy atmosphere. We loved every dish!!