My Italian colleague loves this place. It goes without saying that he loves the food. Gustatio is…read moresmall and their menu is limited. Because the space is small, you absolutely have to make a reservation. I went on a Sunday afternoon, almost right when they opened, and I didn't have a reservation. They offered me a table outside. The table still had cigarette dust on it. The menu is short but representative of Italian cuisine. I think I ordered the wrong thing because I didn't find it spectacular. My Italian colleague advised that the Roman dishes are the best. If you need authentic Italian food in Groningen, go to Gustatio. If you go to Gustatio, make a reservation!

Atmosphere: 5/5 Cozy and intimate dining room with about 10…read moretables. The atmosphere is unassuming, serving as the perfect backdrop for a superb meal Food: 5/5 The food was striking. The flavors were masterfully tuned into a rich and beautiful medley. I ordered the daily special, pappardelle with boar - A M A Z I N G! Service: 5/5 The service was impressive. One person was taking care of the entire front of house and she deserves an award. She did everything, from checking vaccination cards, assigning tables, taking food orders, delivering food, busing tables and more. She did all with gusto and a radiant smile

NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED…read more We ordered a pepperoni pizza and a bowl of tomato soup. We asked for a few pieces of bread with some butter and were told they only have the appetizer of bread and tzaziki. We said we didn't want the appetizer or tzaziki - just bread and some butter. Our server said they didn't have butter (odd, since they serve breakfast). I said "really? No butter in the whole restaurant?" and she said "no" very matter of factly. She brought us the bread and tzaziki appetizer. We decided not to argue. The pizza was soggy. The tomato soup was okay. It's not worth going here again. There are plenty of other places on the island.

Service: Herzlich, nett, freundlich Essen: Lecker, Frisch…read moreHatte Spaghetti mit Lemonsauce und Knieper-Fleisch, mit nen frischen Pizzabrot (das war btw der Hammer!!) und einem fruchtigen Weißwein (Sorte hab ich leider vergessen, es war aber nicht der Pinot Grigio)