Gustoso Ristorante & Enoteca (Victoria)

• Tucked away by the Salvation Army with views of Westminster Cathedral in the distance is where Gustoso Bar and Ristorante sits
• Walking into the restaurant we were warmly greeted by Roberto and instantly any hesitations I had that the restaurant might well be hidden for good reason were instantaneously put at ease
• I was slightly surprised that the restaurant was full to the air conditioning ducts with patrons on a Wednesday evening
• We settled at our table and were instantly presented with a welcome glass of fizz
• Instantly there was something that set Gustoso apart &mdash
• A cursory glance at the specials board reassured us that the restaurant has stayed true to its Italian roots with fresh classics of fish
• Thought has really gone into pairing wines with every stage of the menu and the food being served
• I was drawn to the pan fried scallops with artichoke puree and rocket salad (£
• My guest opted for beef carpaccio with rocket salad and parmesan shavings (£
• My scallops were presented beautifully with the roe still attached and cooked to perfection
• S beef carpaccio worked well with the paper thin slices of beef
• The first mouthful was perfect al dente pasta filled with spinach
• S dinner also looked wonderful with monkfish wrapped in pancetta sitting on top of round disks of aubergine
• Vanilla ice cream with espresso (£
• Turned out more like a cake than pastry filled with lemon curd
• Tasty Italian food with friendly and attentive staff

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