IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN HERE IN A WHILE, TRY IT AGAIN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. As I note below, I had been to the bar, but not the restaurant since it re-opened earlier this year after a water leak required them to close and remodel. We were expecting an "okay" meal and I'm delighted to say that they exceeded every expectation. This spot is a traditional, old time Italian spot and is a TOTAL home run. Greeted by the manager whom I had met before -- always a positive to be recognized, especially after only one other visit. Gentleman pouring our water and bringing the bread (warm, delicious, and served with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan) recognized the other couple with whom we came and hugs were exchanged (literally!) - this gentleman was upbeat and smiling and set a positive tone right out of the blocks. Our server/waiter was equally fabulous. He was attentive, knowledgable, personable...and emblematic of the type of restaurant this is, walked us through the menu (a lot of traditional Italian dishes) and a good list of specials (he had tried them all) ... and then noted that the chef will pretty much prepare anything provided they have the components. THAT, to me, is a sign of a great old-time Italian place. As is the personal visit from the chef. Entrees include a side salad or soup, so we skipped the appetizers. The side salads were as one might expect -- the house-made balsamic dressing served on the side was rich and fabulous. For the entrees: one order of the halibut, one pasta, and two of one of the specials: scallops in a saffron cream sauce. Four strong positive reviews. I'll add that I've eaten at the bar once, and ordered the veal parm which came with a side of pasta, and was elated with the food, the ambiance, and the service. The room is pretty traditional -- bar on the left, two well appointed (and pretty full) dining rooms to the right; tables and booths, white tablecloth, etc. Genuinely feels a bit like being in an old, traditional Chicago or New York Little Italy spot...but in suburban Glenview. There are a bunch of new entrants into the restaurant market in Glenview, and we have tried them all...and came here to make sure we were supporting the old standards. Gusto is a gem, and deserves every bit as much attention as its new competitors. Of note...with the new entrants, parking is at a premium. Gusto has its own lot...and offers complimentary valet for when it's full. read more

3.5 stars Went with a very large group recently. It was only alright. Fried zucchini app - the breading had mostly fallen off by the time it got to us so we were just eating zucchini which was mushy and wet. I'm guessing the moistness of the zucchini is why the breading didn't stay on but I dont know. Eggplant appetizer - this was fine Branzino special - good fish but they ran out of polenta and everyone was disappointed since a bunch of people in our group ordered it. Most ended up w a side of spaghetti that didn't have enough sauce and one got mashed potatoes that he said were bland. Tortellini special - overcooked, making the noodles too soft. Not enough sauce either Service - excellent read more

This restaurant is amazing! Food portions are large, staff is attentive and the stunning decor adds to the experience. The manager was kind enough to share his experiences in Napa Valley. I ordered the Angel hair puttanesca. It was amazing. We had an incredible time because of the staff. Valet parking is free. Don't forget to tip them. read more

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The newly renovated Gusto is outstanding. The food, service, and ambiance are all very impressive and revamped from the original restaurant. Everything I tried was delicious. For appetizers, the lamb chops and grilled octopus are nice choices. Both were very tender and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the sauce that came with the octopus. For entrees, the linguine carbonara and white fish vesuvio were nice. The pasta came with a lot of meat, and the sauce was rich and creamy. The portions were generous as well. Each entree comes with a soup or salad, making the prices very reasonable. They also have specials on the menu which sounded delicious. The service throughout the night was excellent. The owner even offered my family a complimentary special dish that was not in the menu yet. The server and manager came to check on our table often as well. The ambiance of the restaurant is also a big upgrade after the renovation with a lively atmosphere. Overall, between the food, service, and beautifully updated space, this will definitely be a spot where I'll be returning to try more dishes. I'd highly recommend Gusto to anyone looking for an elevated Italian dining experience with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

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I cannot recommend this restaurant anymore. I understand they are now owned by someone else. No longer do they have the garlic rolls. The bread they serve is just ok. I ordered my usual eggplant parmigiana. It was loaded with salt. I left 3/4 of it. My husband ordered his usual aglio olio which was laying in a pool of oil. We will not go back. It's a shame because we were regulars. The service was great and so was the ambiance. read more

The greeting my husband and I received was warm. We were seated immediately next to a large party. Even still, the service was excellent and our service was very attentive. My husband had Veal Parmigiana, which is no longer available at our usual spot. He loved it. I had Linguini Mixto Mare, and it was also very good. I will be back! read more

Last night I went to the recently reopened Gusto with its new owners. They totally renovated the restaurant with a completely new vibe that invites younger guests and manages to keep their regular clientele. The service was impressive with the staff working together to make the evening enjoyable. I had the special Halibut encrusted pecans on a bed of spinach. So yummy! I could not finish it so I can't wait for lunch today ! I will return again , that's for sure! read more

Gusto Italiano - Halibut encrusted with pecans on a bed of spinach - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

The restaurant itself was spacious but we were a party of 8 and a bit cramped in the table we were given. With so many orders, some of the food was considered good and others thought their food was just okay. No one thought it was extraordinary. One person in our party ordered a side of meatballs. When they brought the food out, they brought four meatballs - two dishes with two meatballs each. We immediately told them that we only ordered one side and they took one of the dishes with two meatballs back. When the bill came, we were charged for two sides of meatballs. I brought that to the attention of our waiter who said no, that the $20 charge was for the two meatballs... not two sides. That felt very suspicious. We ordered a side of meatballs, you brought out two sides because you rung it up wrong and are forcing me to pay for it. Okay - well I won't be bringing any parties back here, that's for sure. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Glenview. Best Pour around. Food is totally awesome Service is as good as it gets! Great ambience, everyone working here is 1st class. read more

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Best bartender on the North Shore. Lyndsey at Gusto. Talk about a place where everyone knows your name. She's delightful She knows your name and is always in a good mood. If you've never been to Gusto it's worth dropping in for a cocktail with Lyndsey read more

The restaurant was dirty . Plates , glasses and salt and pepper shakers had food on them. The calamari was mushy and the halibut needed some type of acid. No flavor. The people who had pork chops said they weee over cooked. Will not be back. read more

New management is awesome. Great food & experience all around. Thank you Patrick & staff for making it an extra special occasion.

Was my first time trying Gusto Italiano in Glenview and we were quite disappointed. Atmosphere seemed quiet and cozy however food lacked. To start our starter was underdone, we ordered calamari. Soup that came with our meal was cold, and pasta was flavorless. only thing that we enjoyed was the table bread. Was very very disappointed otherwise. I'll give them another try in the future and will update if better than that time around, really hope so as I've heard good things but maybe just a bad day. read more

Went there tonight for a pre Easter dinner with the family. We were welcomed like family from Patrick the GM and all the staff. Food was delicious along with the fabulous deserts and excellent service. Thanks again. read more

First the bread wasn't a loaf cut into slices it was little rolls and they were not good. Then the minestrone was mostly broth with a few beans and vegetables. This should never been brought out of the kitchen. My wife and I didn't even finish it. No offer to remove it from the bill although they didn't charge me for my two beers. After that fiasco we were hesitant to try anything else but we were assured that the Grilled Octopus and the shrimp vesuvio from the appetizer menu would make us happy and it was better.Perfectly grilled and served hot, the shrimp was good but just a bit plain tasting. When I get a vesuvio dish I like a lot of garlic flavor. Bar service was good, the food not so much except the Octopus. The only reason we went here is because we were at an event right across the street. Overall two stars. Will not be back. read more

Gusto Italiano - Super LAME minestrone! Mostly broth. - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Saltiest meal I've had in my life. There's just a conspicuous amount of salt in the food. Not sure what they're compensating for but it was awful. I found myself absolutely parched with thirst later, and actually woke up several times in the night needing to drink water. Others in my party experienced the same thing. Service was erratic. One minute our table was swarmed with busboys compulsively filling our waters with every sip, but then after that we were waiting 10 minutes for the waiter to show up. Gusto (particularly the old Wilmette location) at one point seemed to be aspiring to be a nice place. Now it's gone downhill it seems. Oversalted food + mediocre service does not really = us going back anytime soon. read more

Amazing food Amazing staff Amazing owners Amazing cocktails Amazing environment Did I say how amazing the food was read more

It has been years since we had last been to Gusto Italiano. So long that the last time we were there, Gusto was at its previous location. However, we decided to check them out a couple weeks ago and there were several in our party. The newer place was nice: old wood, high ceilings, the place looks nice. Service was pretty decent too. And that's about it. The food was seriously bland. I ordered the gnocchi with bolognese and meatballs. No flavor anywhere. Nothing had any flavor. A little oregano, a little garlic powder, maybe a little pepper. There just was no flavor to my dish at all. And I'm not the only one who felt this way. Everyone had flavor issues with their meals. The flavor was absent and in its place was either nothing or salt. Another friend was there last week and had the same issues. With so many options around for Italian, Gusto really needs to step up their flavor profiles or people will go elsewhere, like I will. read more

Wonderful romantic restaurant extremely friendly staff all the way from the manager down through the busboys makes you feel like you're in your own home the food quality is excellent and well worth the money the portions are large and splitable the only thing you have to be aware of it seems like it's valet parking only and you're very close to the Glenview train station read more

First of all if you are not a returning customer you get the worst table in the house. My husband ordered lasagna and some of it was burnt he didn't want the hassel of sending back so he eat it. I had the lobster ravioli it was delious. The worst thing of all is the parking is very bad. read more

I am giving this rating mostly because of the staff. They were incredibly friendly, helpful, kind, and attentive. I have never felt as welcomed to an establishment as I did last night during dinner. Although the ambiance was nice, we were seated in the third room, which had a musty smell. I liked how much quieter that room was compared to the first room, but I couldn't get over the smell, which was less than appetizing. My family has been coming to Gusto's for years and have always enjoyed the complimentary bread basket... until last night. The garlic rolls were warm and chewy but also had a powdering, grainy texture, which we did not like. I ordered pasta with marinara and could tell that the recipe had changed as well. It just tasted like tomato sauce. I was not impressed. Am not sure if I will be back. read more

Classic looking Italian restaurants are rare like this one in Glenview. Gusto Italiano has the atmosphere right. It also has drinks and food, the reasons why people still come here after years. Has a convenient location in downtown. The train station is close to here so you can use public transportation. A lot of the Italian classics. It has a bar in the middle which is good if wanting to watch the live music. This place looks pretty classy yet it's casual and has good prices. It's about $10 for a cocktail. On special was the Gin Flower. Good combination. This was gin, grapefruit, and St. Germain topped with sparking wine. As far as the food it's not on the same level but it's good from what I've had. The menu is meaty. Common items include spaghetti with various meat sauces, and there's crazier stuff like octopus. It's $6 for a House Salad. Basic looking but it was was a good amount. This was simple but good for light meals. Good place and there's a pretty big menu of classics and newer items. It gets busy but there's usually enough room inside, but big groups should get reservations. This is a quick walk from the Metra station. read more

Gusto Italiano - Gin Flower With House Salad - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

The food was outstanding, as was the personal service. It was a wonderful evening out. This was our first time back since they reopened, and Gusto did not disappoint. read more

Complimentary bread with oil and cheese was a treat. Portion of linguini arinchino was very large and came with soup or salad. Took half home for leftovers. Had the largest pour of wine I have ever had in a restaurant for $12. Could actually hear the conversation with my dinner companions. This place is everything that Ovvio (just down the street) is not. read more

Another solid dinner at Gusto. I've come here several times with the family and we've never been disappointed. The restaurant has an old school feel, with classic voices of the past playing overhead as you eat. Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams all taking you back to yesteryear. My chicken parmesan was very moist and flavorful, perfectly cooked with hot mozzarella and Parmesan melted all over the top. It came with penne pasta in marinara sauce, a very traditional accompaniment. My son loves their fettuccine Alfredo which he orders every time. This is normally a rich dish wherever you get it, but Gusto's has a great balance of well seasoned creaminess without being clumpy or oily, which seems to happen too often at restaurants. My daughter's gnocchi in marinara was very tasty. The total portion size was very large but the potato dumplings were small enough so that 4 or 5 bites didn't quickly make her feel stuffed. There's plenty in the dish so after eating over half of it, she still had plenty to take home for the next day. Each entree comes with soup or salad which seems harder and harder to find these days as you have to order a salad in addition to your entree. Prices are definitely reasonable for the amount of food you get. Gusto is a very tasty Italian meal and a pretty good value for all the food you get. read more

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OMG After over a 10 year absence from this restaurant which I was a frequent flyer ...The former owner was a jerk food mediocre...Wow What a surprise...Thought I would give it a try with the NEW OWNERS AND BOY AM I GLAD I DID!!!! FOOD OUTSTANDING AMBIENCE PERFECT STAFF AWESOME...I am so glad I came in tonight tried the Rigo Pasta and and small Ceasar...YUMMMMMMMMM read more

First time dining here as we heard it was under new ownership. Made it a date night and was very happy with our meal from start to finish. Service was excellent- waiters n busboy were attentive. Definitely will return as heard they will have more to their menu in the near future. read more

Gusto Italiano - Dinner entrees: hearty lasagna w a side of meatballs; cooked to perfection grilled salmon. - Italian Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Very good food at a fair price. Decent service from a friendly crew. Give this place a try.

So I guess this place has been running for awhile. I work down the street, but never been there. So couple coworkers and myself decided to go. Wow! It was amazing. Had some mixed reviews but the owners changed over. New staff and all. They were on top of their game. Service was amazing food was on point. Definitely coming back... might even have a work party too!!! Definitely would recommend trying it out! read more

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The food has always been delicious, and we love the feeling of this family run restaurant. We are anxiously awaiting the re-opening.

Great service. You feel like part of the family. Food is good and priced moderately. Miss the owner who just sold but the new owner will step up. read more

Connie W. We've been coming to Gusto for over 20 yrs. First at Carrilon Square and then on Glenview Road. The staff is superb! Andrew, and now the new owner, Conrad, have always served very savory food. The improvements Conrad has made to the physical decor is very nice. He is also bringing new dishes to the menu, like veal saltimbocca, delicious! I truly recommend Gusto! read more

I've been here 3-4 different time over the course of 3 years. I really want to love it as I live close by. Each time the food was mediocre and the service was very slow. They were friendly, but slow to take our orders and get our food to us. The interior is homey. read more

Valentines Day chaos handled with grace! Jimmy & Lindsey were pros. Amazing! Everything handled so smoothly. Treated customers very well. Great service and excellent food! Delicious food!! Highly recommend! ! read more

A nice locally owned eatery with good food, service and fair pricing. Although I noticed a $4.95 charge on my credit card for a $148 meal? There was no notice of this 3% charge on the menu or credit card billing. Next visit will be in cash or may choose another restaurant. Really sad this new trend happens in so many businesses. read more

Ordered Gusto to cater a party I was having. Staff was friendly and food was ready on time. Average Italian food. Would consider using them for catering again read more

I never even got to go! The person on the phone was beyond rude and disgustingly aggressive. Not a good way to make a first impression. Common manners in service and hospitality is where it starts...clearly they don't want new business. Good luck. read more

Our favorite local restaurant. We came to know Conrad as our server, and he has since bought the place and has been improving the menu bit by bit. Super friendly staff towards our two kids; our two-year-old can order "the usual" and they know what it is. Unfortunately they had a flood shortly after Conrad bought it. I plan to continue supporting them as soon as they open back up! read more

Best lamb chops ever! We both ordered them. Delicious!!! And the soups - minestrone and chicken sausage - both excellent. Lovely space, good service. If you haven't been here absolutely try it. Every time my daughter and grandson come to visit me in Chicago come to Gustos in Glenview. The short ribs and ravioli tonight were outstanding. And Conrad, who is our waiter, is just a wonderful human being and a terrific server. I would love to eat here every night. read more

Always good food and service. Yes it's old school but hard to find anywhere who does it better.