Gusto (New Town)

• Last week I was invited by a friend of a friend who happens to be part of Gusto Edinburgh's management team to sample their new spring and summer menu
• Stylish dining space which is simply and tastefully decorated in black and white
• The restaurant is decked with banks of arty monochrome photographs
• So being there to try what was new for summer
• We had a lovely night out here last night with cocktails and food
• I met some friends at the bar where we had a drink before we were lead to our seats in the central seating area of Gusto
• It wouldn't be enough just to have the opportunity to be a bit of a greedy pig to warrant a high score the food is actually excellent
• ) are especially good and the service is also friendly
• S obvious that he is good at his job
• The food failed to put across any personality and comes with the lofty price tags you&rsquo
• The first thing that struck me on entering Gusto was that the inside of the restaurant was much bigger than I had expected
• Temptingly placed above the open kitchen so we were able to look down and spot our food coming onto the passe
• The Cheese Friend and I were unable to resist peering over the balustrade of the mezzanine into the kitchen below
• Both the calamari and the frito misto were pleasantly crisp
• My calamari was perfectly cooked
• Soft rather than rubbery and served with mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon
• S frito misto was likewise very enjoyable with a spiced tomato mayonnaise to give it kick
• Pasta perfectly thin and bursting with flavour from the rich artichoke puree within
• The brown butter sauce was a great compliment and the dish was a hit which I would certainly recommend
• My monkfish was also very tasty
• The fish itself was well cooked and moist
• The fregola salad was a refreshing match
• The lobster sauce was velvety and enhanced the subtle flavour of the fish
• While my Cheese Friend opted for her favoured cannoli (the bar was set quite high for this as she is used to the offerings from the excellent Sicilian pastry shop in Leith)
• The only reason I would like to mention this is because both the Cheese Friend and I thought that the food deserved more care as the flavour and cooking were so good
• Our puddings arrived with some ceremony
• I was delighted with the theatricality of having the flaming cherry liqueur poured over my baked alaska at the table
• Sweet outer shell filled with fragrant vanilla mascarpone and toasted hazelnuts
• My baked alaska was slightly disappointing
• The centre was over frozen and the meringue
• Had been lightly caramelised with a blowtorch before it came to the table
• Especially as there were many other options on the menu that we wished we had room
• I ate at Gusto's with my family after my graduation on Tuesday night
• The restaurant is a lot bigger inside than it looks and has upstairs seating
• We shared garlic bread which was delicious and had a selection of starters
• The pizzas were a good size so filled you up but weren't too big and were reasonably priced
• Overall throughly enjoyed our meal here and the staff dealt with all issues quickly and were really friendly and attentive
• Our trip to Gusto was yet another occasion where I was wishing I had a proper camera and not just my phone
• With the window decorated with pretty fairy lights tempting you inside
• Inside the restaurant is beautifully decorated with chandeliers
• The restaurant had a really nice relaxed atmosphere and all the staff were so friendly and helpful
• I think the Ted Baker dress is really pretty and ideal for a wedding guest outfit
• I would team with a white blazer to cover my shoulders and a fascinator
• Shoes I would keep things simple with these sandals from Faith
• I am obbessed with anything served with avocado
• I was delighted to pop along and check it out along with one of my best girlfriends
• T been for a few years so was looking forward to it
• Upon arrival we were taken up to the mezzanine level
• The restaurant was quite busy but not in an off putting way
• Plush feel to it and you could easily not realise it was part of a chain
• The service is excellent and the ambience is nice
• The risotto came in such a big portion that it is impossible to finish it by myself
• It tasted delicious with a hint of truffle oil
• I would recommend ask for medium well as the fillet is thick and the center might still be raw if you ask for a medium rare
• Overall experience with Gusto is positive and would love to come back
• Had the three course evening menu in this lovely restaurant and was very happy with all of it
• Was on the quiet side when we arrived at 6pm so somewhat lacking in atmosphere but that had changed by the time we left a couple of hours later when the restaurant was much busier
• Who checked our satisfaction with each course without being over the top

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