Seating Staff seem pretty phony here, run by a bunch of kids. The server was nice but not that helpful. The pasta I had was too watery and the lasagne was over cooked far too much, very hard noodles. Taste was bland. The petals were too doughy and you only get four pieces.not impressed with this place other than the decor. read more

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Update We liked it here so much we came back again for the same dinner. Pizza and a salad. Olives and a brew and red wine. Just the best Pizza I can remember. Ok, I'm old , but I know good Pizza. Service was xlnt. read more

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Pretty good truffle pizza. Had the rigatoni arrabiata chicken. Not too bad. Tried some filet, that was ok. Strawberry cream ice cream was great. read more

The food was just ok , poor service . If I compare , Gusto is 3 out of 10 , Pizza express is 9 out of 10 . Definitely won't go there any more , the only point is Beautiful view . read more

Gusto - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Very Rude Manager, No Customer Service at all ! If i can give a zero star . They wanted us to wait another 15 minutes on top of our scheduled reservations but the real problem is the way he communicates with attitude instead of being kind. Do not patronize ! Very very poor customer service!!! read more

I recently worked with a guy who would not stop going on about this place. He talked about it so much and suggested it to clients so often I suspected that he must have shares in the place. The fact that he was a tit meant that I came here with a pretty biased point of view but one that was quickly dismissed. A little cheaper than I was expecting, Gusto nonetheless offers a good selection of Italian/Mediterranean influenced food. The pizzas are very good value at the same prices as you would pay for a dominoes but for that real, stone bake quality with much fresher toppings. It's a classy joint too with a simple decor that makes it feel like a posh dining experience, without costing a fortune. read more

Gusto - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Gusto is a great Italian restaurant on the dock, ideal for a cosy meal for two, or a family evening out. It's the place I go if I fancy something nice but not ridiculously priced. It is usually very popular so I'd always advise booking in advance, but if you do pop in and have to wait, the Pumphouse pub is seconds away. I like the fact that even though it is very busy, the staff aren't rushing you out of your seat, they always welcome you to take your time and enjoy the atmosphere. The food is delicious, I'd recommend the pasta with salmon and vegetables and the espresso and amaretto ice cream. The prices are really decent, the bill for two of us plus two drinks each was only about £40. read more

Gusto - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Gusto is an Italian restaurant with more class than most if I'm honest which is mainly down to its great location which builds a fantastic ambience. The location within the docks is great and although the prices are bumped up here it is well worth the money you may spend. This is the kind of restaurant you would visit for an important occasion such as a Birthday and I guarantee it would be a treat for all. As with all of the dock area this place is very aesthetically pleasing and has extremely nice decor inside. This is such a relaxing restaurant you can while away the night and feel completely at ease. The staff are fantastic and they demand from each other that the standards are high from one another which results in exceptional service for the customer. On the whole a great classy restaurant which is well worth a visit. read more

Gusto - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

I'll be honest...I thought this place would be a tourist trap. Very happy to admit that I was wrong. I came here on a Sunday (Mother's Day), and despite the large crowd, the service was great and the food came out promptly. I had the tiger prawn appetizer which was delicious (almost like a tomato bisque soup with lots of shrimp/prawns). It also came with some toast points which were perfect for dipping. I had the mushroom risotto w/pancetta for my entree and it was excellent. My only (minor) complaint is that I would've like more mushrooms. There was so much pancetta (and I'm not a big meat eater) so I would've traded some for more mushrooms. All in all I would order both dishes again, and I'll definitely be coming back here to eat again! read more

Gusto - Mushroom risotto w/pancetta. Very tasty and the perfect amount of salt! - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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Situated close by to St. Alberts Dock and undecided what cuisine I fancied eating on a Saturday night we plumped for this place. We hadn't booked and although the place was buzzing, we were seated at a table straight away. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and the decor is stylish. The waitress who served us was lovely and friendly, and engaged us in conversation about our weekend visit to Liverpool. Anyway back to the food! The food arrived in good time, with the pizza I had ordered being crispy and packed full of toppings - yummy! The mojitos went down rather well too not too much mint in them. This is a great restaurant for couples and large groups, with the restaurant being dimly lit giving it that sophisticated feel. You are able to glance over at the chefs at work in the kitchen too, which all adds to the dining experience. A fab restaurant that impressed me with its food and customer service. read more

Gusto - Mojito's! - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Food was very good. This is a great place for a date night. Gorgeous views, attentive service... Tried one of their gin cocktails and it didn't disappoint. They had a special menu for two courses priced at £17 or so. I chose calamari as my starter. It was one of the best calamaris I ever had, crispy and not overcooked. I'd like a little more zest in their calamari dip but overall it was great. I had the chicken dish (it was the only chicken dish) for my main. The croquettes which came with my chicken were extremely salty for some reason. One of my friends tried the lasagna and it was gone very quickly. Definitely a good spot to grab food when you're in the area. read more

We arrived tired and hungry on Sunday lunchtime. The place was busy, although not all the tables were taken, and the service was good. It's a big place, with an Italian theme, and the food was first class. Garlic bread, marinated olives scallop salad, haddock tagliatelle and spaghetti with scallops and prawns and four bottles of Becks and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc came to £74.75. When I'm next in Liverpool, I'll be making a bee-line for it again. read more

Gusto - Italian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

An excellent restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere, Gusto offers a venue which manages to seamlessly cater for big group celebrations and intimate meals alike, with flawless food and excellent service. Perhaps slightly more expensive than equally good Italian restaurants elsewhere in Liverpool because of the location on the docks. I went with my family on a busy Friday and they were slow at bringing out one of our starters, but they were very apologetic, took the item off the bill, offered us a free round of drinks and gave us 50% off food... far more generous that we were expecting, but I think it shows how strongly they pride themselves on excellent service. read more

Gusto in Italiano means taste, and taste is definitely something that is associated with the Gusto brand. This particular one in Liverpool with its brilliant location is an ideal spot on a warm sunny day. Italian beef burger, Chargrilled lamb cutlets, roasted chicken breast, 28 day aged premium steak chargrilled to your liking, take your pick but one thing can be for sure is that they will all be Gusto indeed. Sitting by the water you might get seafood cravings and they can cater for that oh yes sir. I'll have the grilled 2lb lobster please with a touch of garlic butter and fries....mmmm...yes it is £35 but well worth it, or you can go half at £19. I would however recommend a more appealing main of grilled pink Tilapia with Mediterranean rice, which at £14 is reasonable. There are 8 Gustos in the UK and having been to 4 of them I would say this one is up there both in terms of food, service and location. Next stop is Edinburgh I'll report back, until then check out this one...Don't say I didn't yelp ya.... read more

I like Gusto so much because it's so stylish. If I want to go out for a swish meal I will go here. Not bad prices, although desserts are a little more than I like to pay. So starting with Tiger prawns at £6.95 in a garlic, tomato and cream sauce. Followed by a 28 day aged premium steak chargrilled to your liking priced at £12.95 with grilled tomato and fries. This is my fav main dish at the moment. Followed by dessert - such a hard choice and by no means as clear cut as the starter and main course. I spent 10 minutes umming and arrring and finally decided on warm pear and almond tart with vanilla ice cream at £5.75 chocolate and orange mousse. It didn't disappoint. Anyone who wants to buy me a present, they sell gift cards - thanks! read more

I'd heard positive reports about Gusto from friends, and so was keen to give this place a go. The Albert Dock location is a big plus for me - traffic-free, always nice to enjoy a walk by the River Mersey, and plenty of free museums and galleries near at hand to checkout with free activities for the kids. We managed to catch a free performance of a Lion Dance for Chinese New Year, which was good, although the warm-up outside the Maritime Museum worked better for us than the performance proper in the gallery upstairs, due to better sightlines. Also, the accompanying drums are a bit like bagpipes - best enjoyed outdoors, in my opinion! This is a big restaurant, but it still feels classy yet not intimidating with the space being broken up into different zones with different types of seating. My mum, sister and niece shared a margherita pizza and two portions of fries - staff had no problems with that and supplied as many extra plates as we needed. I had a caprini pizza to myself and really enjoyed it. The various toppings - goat's cheese, mozzarella, roast pepper, caramelized red onions, rocket - were all there in good quantity and quality and kept it interesting. Of the Albert Dock food outlets, Gusto seems the most plausible to me. This is not me speaking from direct experience of the other offerings, just that there are a lot of style bars and heavily themed places which makes me wonder if they would match a straight-forward Italian restaurant on the food front. I would definitely return, and would also look to Gusto as a safe bet when in Southport, Manchester, Glasgow etc. as they have a dozen or so branches around the UK. read more

The food here was of good quality but unfortunately some was cold by the time it arrived. The mussels we had whilst not bad, were not very fresh. The fritto misto and pizza were great. Good location on the side of Albert Dock. Friendly staff, good service. Good wine list, drinks were cold. Overall good, but some attention to basics needed. read more

Great food and the staff are always so lovely. Can be loud of a weekend but prefer here to San carlo read more

I went here with a coworker while we were in town for business and we had a fabulous time. The bartender was awesome and the drinks were fabulous. We had to wait a little bit for our table to be ready but it was more than okay. We had a great time looking at the interior decor and chatting. When we got to our table the waitress was awesome and super friendly. We ordered a few apps and they were great. The cheese board is to die for! I ordered the gnocchi and it was a HUGE helping, I left about half of it. Reasonably priced. Will be returning the next time I am out there in June. read more

I was in town from America visiting relatives. This was a perfect venue for a group dinner. We booked "The Captain's Table" for our party and it could not have been a better night. Stephen, our server was attentive, engaging, and entertaining. He took care of our every need or whim with a smile, including my gluten free requirements. The food was great and the ambiance was delightful - our table looked out over the water in the Albert Dock. I simple can't speak highly enough about our experience! read more

The service is so so bad and so slow.The food took so long to come and the waitress is not friendly and they dont even put a smile on their face. Totally disappointed and bad experience in such a sunny Sunday afternoon read more

Discovered this restaurant on a whim after asking someone on the Albert Docks for a recommendation. We loved it so much we went back twice during our three-day stay in Liverpool. The food was excellent. The service was superb. The ambiance was absolutely perfect for a romantic dinner for two. I dream about going back to this restaurant for dinner. Love it! read more

Gusto is my favorite place to go out for a nice meal with family and friends. It has a good view looking out over the Albert dock. The staff are always very good. And the food is amazing. And they do the best spicy Bloody Mary in Liverpool. read more

Bought a lasagne and it was dry and possibly microwaved. Previous visits have been okay but the last time I was there I was disappointed with the food. read more

One of my favourite restaurants in Liverpool. Delicious food, Great atmosphere, Reliable service and Affordable prices. The menu has a good range from more budget conscious pizza and pasta dishes (£9/10ish) right up to fancy seafood and steaks. There is a lovely view overlooking the docks and a comfortable bar area to wait for your reservation (which I recommend making). There is a separate room for larger parties (about 10 people) which has a glass wall overlooking the water. And the icing on the cake is that if you have a Gusto Dining Club card (easily ordered off the internet) and you book on-line you get 20% off (great for student dates...classy yet affordable), I think there are some T&Cs but I have never had any problems using it. read more

Just had Lunch in Gusto's, great service and nice food. Good menu, fresh pizza at a reasonable price.

Gusto is one of the nicest bars I have been in Liverpool. If you enjoy cocktails this is the place to go if you are out in Liverpool, they have an extensive list that caters for the needs of all. The food menu itself is very extensive, it has a wide variety of vegetarian and no vegetarian meals, when I was here last I ordered the Whole Grilled Lobster, I don't normally order this but I wasn't paying so it seemed like the sensible thing to do. It was absolutely delicious and I would have this again (even if I was paying). Following the main course I ordered the stick toffee pudding, this also was amazing, the toffee sauce was really sweet and rich and I could have eat it twice. It is am Italian restaurant so they have the typical menu offering a huge variety of Pizza and Pastas The portions were fairly large and worth paying for. The restaurant itself portrays a very sleek and professional manner, I think it might be a chain restaurant it seems to have that vibe about it The menu is very reasonably they offer certain happy hour offers on food but I don't think they do on drink. The restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained and the staff are very polite. This is a definite again for me. read more

3.5 stars, but I'll round up to 4. They offer small portions of pastas and the food was generally fine, but my spicy lobster & prawn pasta was just spicy without any underlying other flavor and a bit pricey. Somewhat trendy and noisy interior but a convenient local. read more

Great service - great food! It's a bit noisy but we still enjoyed the food and wine nonetheless!

5 out of 5 no other way to describe it! bit of a delay on being seated but we didnt mind as we enjoyed a cocktail or 2. i wish i could remember the gay waiters name so i can big his ego up (he really was that fantastic) but i cant but anyway he was fabulous whole entire night met our every need! not cheap but worth it & the place was jam Packed which says it all for the restaurant itself! read more

Love love love this place. The service even on busy nights is outstanding, the food is excellent and not too costly. Will be back celebrating my anniversary next month! read more

I've recently found out that i have coeliacs', meaning a very strictly controlled gluten free diet. I had been to gusto before and always enjoyed the food, so called up to check and was told they had a gluten free menu. Once sat down with a friend at the table with a bottle of wine already ordered i asked for the gluten free menu, and was then told they didnt have one, only the risotto was gluten free and the waitress didnt seem to have much of a clue what i was talking about, originally saying that the pizzas were also gluten free (obviously not true!) We couldnt exactly leave so i ordered a risotto. It was ok, edible but wasnt what i would call a risotto. As i'm originally from liverpool but have lived in italy for 10 years i know what a risotto is supposed to taste like, and honestly there wasnt much gusto!! ...unfortunately i was a little disappointed. It's hard enough trying to follow such a strict diet, so to find a restaurant that states it is gluten free only to find 1 option on the menu and very vague waitresses was a bit annoying. If you dont have any problems with food allergies then gusto is great!! not exactly truly italian, but more of an english/italian mix, however if youre looking for gluten free try elsewhere, otherwise you'll be quite disappointed!! read more

nothing more to say than food is fantastic and so are the staff. Its at the pricier end of the market but not ridiculous and you definitely get more than you pay for. My girlfriend doesn't stop going on about their lasagne, she cant get enough of it! Also the staff are really nice, they are really attentive without being in your face at all times. Its also nice to come out and you're right on the docks and can have a walk around at day or night. Great place all round! read more