Caesar salad was fresh and delicious 9/10 Meat pizza was okay 6/10 Bolognese with pappardelle pasta lack flavor pasta wasn'tcooked right at all. 6/10 Focaccia bread was good loved the roasted garlic served with it added a little salt was delicious 9/10. Service (waitress was so nice sorry i don't remember her name 4/25/26 6pm) was excellent this, the salad and bread is why I gave it 4 stars. read more

Back again! After my first amazing experience with Gusto, I knew this was the venue for my sister in laws baby shower. The coordinator was lovely, planning the tables, what food and drinks. The real star of the show was Paul. Paul immediately offered his assistance with bringing things in or setting tables up. He was on the ball the entire event. When I had to order a guest different food, Paul took the lead and spoke with the guest directly. As the party continued Paul and the waiters were always in and out refilling drinks. The food was fresh and very filling. It was a lunch buffet and everything came out hot and ready to go. Couldn't have asked for a better baby shower event! read more

Gusto Trattoria - Short rib Papardella - Italian Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I brought a friend here in celebration of his birthday on a cold February evening. It was a Tuesday so there was parking available in the lot and we had our choice of seats. A server was working the cheese wheel for adjacent guests. It was cool to watch how he fires it up to soften the cheese before adding the pasta. We went on to order wine however we had different menus so our server had to sort out which one to order from. We started out by sharing the grilled octopus plated with roasted fingerling potatoes then we each ordered an entree. I had halibut served with mashed potatoes and he had Filet served over mashed potatoes with green beans, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes and olives. Both were delicious. We finished our meal with desserts and espresso. His was served with a candle and a birthday greeting making him smile. read more

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Let me first say this ? Gusto Trattoria has become one of my top destinations for authentic Italian cuisine over the last 6 plus years. I had my wedding ceremony and reception held here back in 2023. Last night's visit was the celebration of my sister's and we had a great time and the food was amazing. Our Server Rachel was outstanding and very professional and personable. read more

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This was such an amazing experience! The restaurant is very fancy, clean and welcoming!! All the food we had from the meatball appetizer to the bread and both pasta dishes were so amazing!! The Parmesan wheel cheese pasta dish made tableside was such an awesome experience! Our server was amazing, we can't wait to come again for an amazing date night! read more

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My family and I came here and at first it seemed like it was going to be a great experience. But we were horribly mistaken. We were sitting at our table as if we were in a desert with no wait staff checking on us for long periods of time. We had to wait a whole hour to even get a notice of where our food was. One of the worst restaurant experiences ever. read more

I went here for a family event. After adding copious amounts of salt and pepper the food wasn't too bad. Nothing was over cooked or overcooked, which was a relief! The place has a really cute patio outside. The service was Italian haha! I would go back and try a few other things. It seems like a cute family place. read more

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Very good Italian food. A bit on the pricier side but otherwise very good. I was a little confused that they have two different gnocchi options and use two different gnocchi recipes, which seemed strange to me. All in all, it was a good experience. read more

Gusto Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Love it here. Food is great. The new patio is awesome and you have to have the Lemicello.

My son received a gift certificates from our church for his continued services since he was 9 yr old, now 12 soon to be 13!! He was so excited!! Our server was excellent!!!! However, the staff when leaving, completely ignored us and wouldn't even say good night. My son was so proud that he was taking our family out and the disrespect and embarrassment was so clear on his face. It changed the entire experience. We openly said good night and they wouldn't even look at us. Alex was great and we left a big tip!! read more

Very friendly and quality eats. Accommodating and delicious. Great table bread and flavorful all around.

Excellent service!!!! Dishes as good as I remember. Can't wait to try the outdoor venue.

I came to Gusto Trattoria for my Husband's bday on August 8th (a Thursday) before we made our way to the movies. From the outside the restaurant is absolutely beautiful, it was raining this day so we had to sit indoors. The indoor dinning room was equally as stunning ! The service was incredible , I forgot the name of the woman who served us but she was amazing. She mentioned she was 78 and she is aging gracefully! She joined me in surprising and singing happy birthday to my husband. All the food was incredible. We gad had the chicken parm and shrimp pizza. I was not a fan of my expresso martini mocktail but my husband liked his spritz. We would be returning on a nicer day. read more

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Came here for my son's birthday with a party of six. The chicken parmigiana came with ravioli; it was a small portion of 5 small pieces; although it tasted fresh, I should have swapped it for a more filling spaghetti. The lamb wasn't served as "lollipop" style which was unusual for me but it still tasted good. The bread was served with a whole roasted garlic head, which was appealing to my eye and photo worthy. My jalapeño margarita had too much sour mix. I tried my sister's strawberry daiquiri and it was way too sweet for my liking. So I didn't order a second drink. The service wasn't exceptional, nothing stood out to mention, but it wasn't horrible either. There are too many Italian options out there, so I probably won't return. read more

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If you're looking for a great Italian restaurant in Connecticut look no further must go to Gusto! Milford Great taste. Yummy Yum delicious authentic great taste. Wow good stuff. Great ambulance great food great prices. Fresh. Steak ,seafood ,pasta etc excellent Bar & wines. Live outdoor music o Friday New must See patio eating Aera feels like Italy. No need to visit Italy. Visit Gusto ASAP read more

Food was very good and so was our waitress.. Can't not say a bad thing about our experience at this restaurant.. Had pasta from the parmigiana wheel which they do only on Tuesday.. I recommend it read more

Delicious food, wonderful service, and some of the best bread I have ever had! I would recommend this fantastic restaurant to any of my friends! read more

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It's been about a year since we last eat at Gusto. The service was exceptional but the food was not very good at all. Very disappointing we both had chicken dishes. The amount of salt combined with the last of favor made this a forgettable experience Add to that it cost $150 and we are not returning. Try River Street in Milford for quality food at a fair price. read more

Excellent service, warm and friendly interactions from the waitstaff and the bartenders. Have dined here many times in the restaurant and in the bar area. The food is delicious, the menu is varied and reasonably priced. Specials are worth considering. Once a week you can order a cheese wheel whereby they literally melt the cheese in front of you and mix it into the pasta. Fun experience! There's also an outdoor patio which is great to sit in during the nice weather. If you enjoy Italian, set aside some time to eat here. It's a true gem in Milford. read more

Gusto's is a favorite spot and has been for several years. It's a go-to spot with friends and family. Went just before the Christmas holiday and had the cheese wheel as an appetizer - it was out of this world! Cocktails, dinner and desserts were all delicious too and the service is spot on. Have been on their patio as well - it's beautiful! read more

I didn't love my food but the location is convenient for meeting friends that live in different towns along the coast. They added a really nice outdoor area from the last time I'd been there which would be great for happy hours. read more

Excellent service and a vast number of menu selections and the featured specials were well priced and included a side and salad. Will definitely go back. read more

One of my long standing favorites. Gusto's raised the bar by adding on an addition with a fireplace that is so enticing and comfortable. Of course you go for their awesome menu and extremely friendly service but the atmosphere is unique and wonderful. read more

Came here for my nephew's birthday w/ my family.It was a fancy,nice place. Waiter was not attentive & when I asked questions about the menu he had an attitude. He never checked in on us but sure did to the two other families.We waited long for our food while the other families who came after got theirs. I ordered lamb chops for myself. When my order finally came out the lamb chops were hard,chewy,& over cooked. Everyone didn't like their food as well. They said b/c it was bland & mushy. The only things that were good was the cute little garlic spread (inside of a gutted out garlic),the bread,& the drinks.Will never come here again. read more

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We had a wonderful family dinner. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

4.5/5! Fantastic outdoor dining setup, vibes, and food! The service on a Friday night was wonderfully, though some might say it's a bit slow if you're actually starving. But we enjoyed the live music (only on Friday nights) and relaxing while waiting for the delicious food. Free foccacia house bread with baked garlic cloves: you know the restaurant is going to be good when the house bread is THIS good. We literally couldn't stop eating, soooo darn fluffy! Mussels in White Wine Sauce: the white whine sauce is delicious! The mussels were plump and juicy, the taste very fresh and seafood-y. Once you finish the mussels, make sure to save the sauce so that you can dip the house bread into it. AMAZING. Calamari: loved how crispy this was, and the coating is very thin too. Came with two sauces, the typical marina sauce and another one that's very herby. I loved that one a lot more, and also spread it all over the bread haha. Ok their bread is everything :D For entrees, I ordered the scallops. Scallops were plump, fresh, juicy and cooked perfectly, but there were only 4 scallops :( Also over-salted, but for the taste, I don't mind. Especially as there was a bed of mushroomy truffled risotte that came along with this. I also tried the braised short rib - super meaty and worth the price, but it could've been more tender. The sauce does get a little heavy the more you eat, so probably not something I would get again. read more

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Run! What a horrible place! Firstly, not kids friendly! Did you not have a kids menu! Although they tell you, they have a kids menu and it's not even on the menu they tell you one price and then they tell you another. I like Transparency and this place by far was not! Really unreliable! First they say pasta is $7.95 then they say it was $9.95. My daughter wanted plain pasta boiled no butter or anything with a side of chicken the chicken I thought was $15 plus $9.95 for pasta. So a kids meal was a total of $25 when they have adult meals for $16. I called to make the manager or owner understand. But he started to tell me about his expenses. No customer service at all! Was not nice at all!. As a business owner I understand that he would want to get the most from a customer. But as a customer I would never go back again! I was such a shit show from the moment I got there. One of the girls with us was chocking on ice and they just looked and did not even try to help. The girl could have died and they did nothing but watch! I will never go there and I hope no one with kids go there either. read more

This is very nice Italian restaurant with good quality and reasonable prices. I ordered Steak and enjoyed a lot. Definitely recommend read more

Gusto Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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The definition of gusto: vitality marked by an abundance of vigor and enthusiasm. This sums up the taste and feel of Gusto, the restaurant. Gusto has an extensive menu filled with old school favorites and culinary delights. They have multiple specials every evening. The outside patio area is beautiful! The bar is very cozy and busy. The dining room could use an upgrade, but the food makes up for it! We came in on. Monday night, party of 7 after my son's graduation. The food was excellent! Great selection of specialty cocktails and service was outstanding! read more

Lovely place, indoors and out, with service to match. Food usually quite good. Take out service is also wonderful and friendly and convenient'! read more

I went with my family for my 20th birthday and the staff were nothing but sweet. Our server was nothing but attentive and sweet. She continually checked up on us and made sure that me and my family had everything we needed. Not to mention the inside room that we were in was so cute and cozy. Lastly the food was absolutely delicious and everyone at the table finished their plates! I highly recommend this restaurant, definitely will be coming back to sit in the outside area! read more

Gusto Trattoria - the inside area - Italian Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Our Valentine's Day dinner was wonderful. Everyone is always very nice and friendly. Ellen the manager ran everything so smoothly and efficiently. Our dinners were delicious and they have the best homemade bread. Highly recommend! read more

We've been here a few times and thought it was about time I wrote a review. This place is solid. Really good Italian food in a warm and cozy setting. The service is great as well. Never had a bad experience. Everything from the apps, delicious bread with fresh garlic to the pasta. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the neighborhood. read more

First time having lunch. The soup was very good. The calamari very good. Now, the Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe had NO FLAVOR AT ALL. Very bland. 3 of us got the same dish and neither of us ate it. I tasted the Lobster Ravioli and although it had taste, I felt the inside should have had real pieces of lobster, not mashed. The server was very good, and the dessert was phenomenal. read more

Great place to go for a couple of beers with the guys after work food is on the bar rushed side but not terrible good crowd during the after 5 pretty ladies too read more

I haven't been to Gusto's in years as I no longer work in Milford. I forgot how good the food is ! Our waiter was very attentive and made the meal very enjoyable. We didn't have to wait for anything at all even though there was a huge private event going on. Will definitely make this one of my go-to Italian spots. read more

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This place was amazing!! We got the meatballs for the appetizer and they were great! Perfect flavor and the sauce was delicious! The short ribs with mashed potatoes was really good too! The pappardelle was alright. If you like mushrooms, this is the dish for you; it had a lot of mushrooms. The sauce was good though! Now! Our favorite part!! The crème brûlée cheesecake is AMAZING!!!! 100/10! Perfect consistency and flavor! I would go back just for this cheesecake any day! The waitress was very patient, kind, and respectful! Beautiful seating area too! We will be back! read more

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Hosted a baby shower in the window/porch room. Great space, staff was so kind and attentive. Food was amazing (chicken, pasta, bread). Would recommend hosting an event here! read more

Gusto Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I've been a customer of Gusto Trattoria for almost 25 years and it was definitely one of my top 10 go to's specifically for the Chicken Marsala and Tri-colored salad tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with Gorgonzola cheese. The dinners come with a side of cavatelli. The salads are extra plus extra charge for Gorgonzola. This establishment has always had consistent quality food and service through the years. I don't mind paying more if it's great quality & service. The business has expanded recently again with an outside area with an overhang and fireplace another nice touch to generate more patrons, parties and business. We ordered take out being in the area for our favorite go to meal and was so disappointed when we ate it for dinner. Something changed with the Marsala sauce. The chicken had little to no taste and was bland. Our salads weren't tossed in the balsamic vinaigrette the Gorgonzola was definitely different and not the same used in prior meals and the cavatelli was overdone. The icing on the cake was that Gusto's is known for having break with roasted garlic to spread on it. Usually we have been given 5-6 pieces with 2 dinners and got 3. Unfortunately I have to say this wasn't close to being the quality we have been accustomed to for years. An $85 night that I wish I could get back and oh when I picked up my food, the young girl packing it all almost forgot my pasta if I didn't ask her were the 2 containers for my meals. read more

So i took a family member to lunch for the second time this year to Gusto milford ct .We both got the chicken francese with broccoli,Last time there was a good amount of chicken with a hugh amount of broccoli ,Today we ask if my family member could have the chicken with spinach.They said no.( Note 12.15 pm lunch time 3 other people only in place Really they are not that busy ) So my family member told then to put the broccoli in a dish to go.The food arrive and the chicken portion was less then last time and my broccoli was 1 small piece and the side of paste was less too ,By the way for a italian place there red sauce is so/so..I got the paste with butter.... they said they could that... WOW...For $18.99 for each lunch meal the food is so/so and any place that will not go off the menu when not busy or even when busy and doesnt know how to treat customers and cutting meal portion you will lose customers just like us ! ! Note when my family member open the 1 small piece of Broccoli at home part of it were burn to a crisps ! The Question is who cooking at lunch hour at Gusto the Dishwasher ?.....Fancy looking place.....High Prices.... so/so.... Food ! read more