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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar, Cheshire, CT

Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

3.6
3.6
27 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Il Gusto Restaurant and Wine Bar, Cheshire's newest Italian dining experience, brought to you by restaurateur Gina Baca and Frederico Agraja, the chef and owner of the acclaimed Adriana's Restaurant and Wine Bar in New Haven. Situated at the historic location of the former Waverly Inn at 286 Maple Ave., Il Gusto revives a cherished local landmark, combining the rich heritage of its predecessor with the vibrant flavors of modern Italian cuisine. Il Gusto will feature a menu reminiscent of Adriana's, offering a delectable selection of traditional and contemporary Italian dishes. With seating for over 220 guests and a spacious banquet room, we are the perfect venue for dining, parties, meetings, and special events. Our goal is to preserve the history of the Waverly Inn by showcasing framed photographs of the original establishment, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere for our guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Phone number
    (203) 988-7970
  • Website
    https://ilgustoitalian.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar offers "excellent service and delicious food" in a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "spectacular" dishes, including Bolognese and Branzino. However, noise levels are often mentioned as a downside. The restaurant impresses with its large portions and attentive staff, promising a delightful dining experience.

27 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The attentive staff and delicious fare was perfect for an evening with my sister. I very much appreciated the variety of seating available. Booth, bar, high tops & round tables were all available.

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  2. Rachael

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Large portions of food. Consistent quality. Attention to detail from wait staff can be better. Appetizer and bread plates should be cleared before entrees are served.

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  3. Gerard

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really disappointed Adriana‘s is our favorite restaurants in New Haven. The only thing that was close to Adriana‘s was the size of the plates .The service was excelant, food was ok. Caesar salad taste nothing like a Caesar salad. Fish was good. Lamb chops were OK. All in all the food could use a lot more flavor.

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  4. phillip

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Great food. Way too noisy, I hope you can fix the noise issue.

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  5. William

    Connecticut

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. Despite being very busy, the wait staff was very attentive. The biggest challenge to our evening was the ambience – very loud accordion music played via the speakers throughout the restaurant. Had to scream to have a conversation with people sitting next to us-unpleasant. we also found the lighting in the dining room rather strange – extremely bright glaring lights throughout the dining room seems like gymnasium lighting not dining.

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  6. Brian

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Service was good, very noisy, but it would not stop me from going back

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  7. Scott

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! Awesome atmosphere too. We will be back.

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  8. Joan

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Although located where it was, it's not the Waverly Inn anymore! It is so updated and light and bright! The food was spectacular. From the calamari app through the main course of Bolognese and Branzino Fish, it was fresh and a wonderful combination of flavors. Excellent wine selection and a full bar. We will not hesitate to go back there.

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  9. Jamie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. The only negative was the LED lighting in the dining room. They were hurting our eyes. It definitely needs to be changed to warmer lighting for a better dinner experience.

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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good experience at all. Service, food, lighting in restaurant dining room was like sitting on an airport runway. One decent server who was training multiple people during a very busy evening. Food was mediocre and expensive. Will not return.

    1 person found this helpful

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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar is rated 3.6 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

286 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2560

Additional information

  • Area
    Cheshire
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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