Gusto - Permanently Closed

Name: Gusto - Permanently Closed
Address: 8022 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90048
Telephone: (323) 951-9800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

693 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Gusto is an authentic local Italian trattoria. Where friends and neighbors gather along with tourists and passers-by. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Chef Vic Casanova is not afraid to push the envelope with bold flavors and a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. The menu at Gusto is a soulful, rustic collection of seasonal and local ingredients. We proudly showcase house made artisanal pastas, fresh seafood, wood fired Neapolitan pizza, roasted & grilled meats and homemade gelato.
We offer a full bar and craft cocktail menu that celebrates Italian classics. Similarly, our wine list offers a wide selection from across Italy that pair well with our food. Presided over by Chef’s wife & General Manager, Jessa Casanova, the wine program demonstrates our love & commitment to all things Italian. We live by the Italian saying, ‘In buona salute,’ meaning, in good health and, ‘A tavola non is invecchia,’ or, at the table with good friends and family you do not become ol

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Fine cuts
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 951-9800
Website
http://gusto-la.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vic Casanova
Private party facilities
Convenient location, memorable cuisine and seamless service combine to make Gusto the perfect venue for private dining. Celebrate your event at Gusto! We offer a variety of options for both private and semi-private parties of all sizes.

Location
8022 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90048
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Cross street
Crescent Heights
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

West Coast Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
- Half Dozen$21.00
- Dozen$42.00
Arancini$15.00
crispy risotto croquettes, pancetta, mozzarella, pecorino, ricotta
Local Burrata Crostini$18.00
black mission figs, aceto balsamico tradizionale
Calamari$15.00
crispy squid, squid ink, bottarga, citrus
Cavoletti$13.00
brussels, kale, hazelnuts, cherries, apple, goat cheese, mustard vinaigrette
Misticanza$11.00
arugula, treviso, frisée, grapes, white balsamic vinaigrette, parmigiano
Polpette$16.00
meatballs al forno, whipped ricotta
Polipo$23.00
grilled mediterranean octopus, ceci beans, tomato, harissa, lemon
Squash Blossoms$18.00
stuffed with ricotta, tomato sughetto
Midollo$14.00
bone marrow al forno, basil pesto, anchovy breadcrumbs, toast
Asparagus$16.00
sunny side duck egg, fontina fonduta
Carne Cruda$18.00
beef tartare, garlic, capers, anchovy, black truffle, parmigiano, toast

Pizza

Margherita$19.00
tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
Salsiccia$20.00
fennel sausage, rapini, tomato, caciocavallo, pecorino
Funghi$21.00
hen of the woods, panna, prosciutto, grana padano, garlic
Bianco Verde$19.00
wild arugula, panna, ricotta, pecorino romano, black pepper

Primi Piatti

Gluten Free Capunt (Gluten Free): choose a sauce from any of the other pastas +$5

Tonarelli$18.00
tomato, basil, chili, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano
Rigatoni$22.00
prosciutto, onion, spicy tomato, panna, parmigiano
Bucatini Carbonara$25.00
pancetta, onion, black pepper, egg yolk
Linguine$25.00
blue crab, zucchini, baby tomato, sea urchin, pickled fresno chili
Spaghetti$21.00
cacio e pepe
Squid Ink Scialatelli$24.00
rock shrimp, garlic, chili, tomato, capers, anchovy, black olives
Orecchiette$22.00
sausage, kale, lemon, parmigiano
Tagliatelle$24.00
oxtail ragù
Agnolotti$21.00
wild mushrooms, chive, truffle burro fuso
Casarecce$23.00
pork ragù, pancetta, garlic, rosemary, chili

Secondi

Tagliata$65.00
prime bone-in rib eye, wild arugula, parmigiano, aceto balsamico tradizionale
Salmon$33.00
scottish salmon, brussels sprouts, apple, pancetta, celery root, black truffle salsa
Stracotto$32.00
chianti braised short ribs, polenta, gremolata, thyme
Chicken al Mattone$29.00
royal trumpet mushrooms, whipped potatoes, ristretto

Contorni

Tuscan Fries$9.00
salsa verde
Broccolini$9.00
garlic, chili, lemon
Funghi Misti$9.00
wild mushroom ragù

Bevande

Birra

Peroni, Pale Lager, Draft, Italy$6.00
Ballast Point, 'Sculpin' IPA, Draft, San Diego$8.00
Allagash, White Ale, Wheat, Bottle, Maine$8.00
North Coast Brewing, Old No.38, Stout, Bottle, California$7.00
Weihenstephaner, Hefeweissbier, Bottle Germany$6.00
Moretti, 'La Rossa' Bottle, Italy$6.00
Chimay, "White Label" Trappist,bottle, Belguim$12.00

Cocktails

Bella Rosa$15.00
sparkling rose, aperol, strawberry, lemon
Ruby Slipper$16.00
gin, aperol, grapefruit, hibiscus bitters
Zenzero$16.00
tequila blanco, blood orange, ginger, agave, lime
Tuscan Lemonade$15.00
vodka, limoncello, lemon, thyme
Kind of Blue$16.00
mescal, blueberry, lemon, san pellegrino limonata
Paper Plane$16.00
bourbon, amaro nonino, aperol, lemon
The Pineapple in the Rye$15.00
rye, scaia bianca, pineapple, lemon, basil

Spumanti

Prosecco, Bele Casel, Veneto, NV$14.00
Sparkling Rose, Cleto Chiarli, 'Brut de Noir', Emilia Romagna, NV$15.00

Bianchi

Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, 2016$16.00
Scaia Bianca, Tenuta Sant'antonio, Veneto, 2015$13.00
Gavi La, Scolca, Piemonte, 2017$16.00
Verdicchio, Garofoli, 'Macrina', Le Marche, 2017$13.00
Orvieto, Sergio Mottura, Lazio, 2016$14.00

Rosati

Ciliegiolo, Selvagrossa, 'Ica', Le Marche, 2017$14.00

Rosso

Barbera, D'alba Fabio Oberto, Piemonte 2016$16.00
Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana, Toscana 2016$15.00
Super Tuscan, Aia Vecchia, 'Lagone', Toscana 2015$18.00
Negroamaro, Li Veli, 'Pasamante', Puglia 2014$14.00
Primativo, Castello Monaci, 'Piluna', Puglia 2017$15.00

What 693 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Ntaub
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed when we arrived for our reservation. Disappointed that opentable was not aware. We walked to a different restaurant down the street.
TH
THL1
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
In spite of making reservations on Open Table for Tuesday, May 7,2019, confirming those reservations through Open Table and the restaurant website and calling the restaurant on the day of the reservation, we and our guests arrived to a restaurant that was closed and dark. We were told by the parking attendant for the adjacent restaurant that Gusto was now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Their website still does not reflect that. Pretty shoddy treatment and quite embarrassing. We have crossed Gusto off our list as we can’t trust them ever again.
J
Jetmd
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
I felt it was overpriced and not elegant
P
Patw
Los Angeles
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
This was my s cond time, having liked it a lot before. This time I had the short ribs which was so fatty it was inedible. I told the waiter who was sympathetic, but did not offer something else and did not take it off the bill.
M
Meridian
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the service, the flowers, the menu, the staff —— all good at GUSTO
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Lila
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kyle the bartender was so friendly, perfect service, food is just downright amazing. BEST PASTA IN THE WHOLE CITY BY FAR.
AO
AOK1
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
I made reservations on OpenTable for Gusto at 10:00PM on a Friday. Upon arrival, the host actually laughed at us. We were told that the restaurant would not honor the reservations, and that they were in fact closed for the night. There was no apology, and I was told the manager would contact me to discuss the matter. I have not received a phone call. It may be a glitch in the system, but the way the restaurant handled the situation was extremely rude, unprofessional, and inexcusable. We were looking forward to eating here, and hoping to find a authentic Neapolitan Italian restaurant to frequent, as my partner is from Italy. We were hoping to add Chef Casanova and Gusto to our frequented places, as the pasta looked promising online. What a disappointment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and service was wonderful ! Love it. I'm going to plan my next party there
DH
DanH
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our experience was all about the service...unfocused, disorganized and slow. The food was decent. Meatballs with sughetto and cod croquettes were both very tasty. The shaved kale salad could’ve been terrific if not for the glops of blue cheese plopped on top of it. The orecchiette pasta was also quite good. Our server was distracted. Initial drink order took 15 minutes. The house was only 50% full... it was frustrating to see a group of servers all standing by the bar while diners didn’t have drinks, bread, attention. One sliver of focaccia was carefully doled out to each of us. We ordered 5 dishes, all to share. ALL 5 five arrived at the table at the same time! We finished around 9:00 pm. While I was waiting for our ride, near the hostess desk, several servers came up to ask her how many more reservations they had for the rest of the evening...she said zero...they were surprised...I wasn’t.
SB
StephanieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite restaurants! The food is next level (the meatballs are legendary) and it's our go-to place for both random date nights and special occasions. With attentive, personal service and outstanding food, we are always thrilled by our meals there and spend the next few days afterward reminiscing over the details. There will always be a place in our hearts for Gusto.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing pasta! Great service! A perfect date spot.
AS
AlanS
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm, inviting, felt very East Coast as in back home. Food and service matched the feel.
JH
JeremyH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gusto is a great quality restaurant- excellent food and very versatile and fun vibe. Good for groups. Good for a romantic spot. Good for just a drink and appetizer.
P
Paul
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Gusto. The food is consistently good, and the prices are very reasonable. Friendly wait staff. And, very important, the pasta is always slightly el dente. Always.
CF
CFFoodie
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are grateful to be able to walk from our home to Gusto on 3rd! Always delicious, great service, and a fun place to take out-of-town guests.
SJ
StephanieJ
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best Italian I have had in LA in a very long time. Great service!
CR
CristaR
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience5
Everything is good but it’s nothing to write home about. The employees are lovely though
GS
GuestSat
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Honestly the hosts at the front were not very friendly and kind of ruined the experience for us. We got there abit early and asked if there was a table open and they said no, then later when seating us upstairs completely alone and so many tables empty around. We felt like it was not part of the experience of the restaurant on the first floor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time and our servers and host were accomadating and attentive. We will be back for sure
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bread was everything
MR
MRst
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Could be the best Italian food in LA! Outstanding pizza, pasta and a delicious Chicken dish with mushrooms and mounds Of mashed potatoes .. can’t wait to return
l
lak1
Los Angeles
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at the new location and happy to find the food to be just as good or better. The new burrata plate was delicious. Pastas were great as always. Coconut pie is still the best. Wonderful wine list was a bonus.
H
Hams
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a very nice dinner and our server (Susie I think) was great.
PC
PamelaC
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best seat in the house. Service was wonderful and the food was delicious
AG
AspenGirl
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall4food5service2ambience4
I would recommend the food, but service needs to step up - understaffed and we had to ask for everything (more water, clear empty plates, etc).
G
Grandcru
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2019
overall2food4service2ambience2
You would expect a 5:30 reservation to get decent prompt service. We were sat in Siberia in an upstairs patio before they fixed the lights, turned on the heat or music. Then wasted our time fixing those issue before thinking we would like more than water to drink. It took 15 minutes for a server to appear. We got our drinks after the appetizers, 30 minutes after we sat down. Obviously, we were the guinea pigs to prevent the tables downstairs from getting over booked. Poor planning from the management. Second rate service, and no good bye once they took our money. Does the manager know that this is the hospitality business?
AA
AmadaA
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing! Loved the relaxed environment with upscale food mix. Felt really comfortable and enjoyed every second! Service was outstanding! Definitely will go here again!
TO
ThomasO
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Vic Casanova continues to deliver exquisite cuisine. The best pasta in Los Angeles- period. Try the Bucatini Carbonara it will change your life. Chef Vic is a true master of his craft.
M
Mainer
Denver
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall2food3service1ambience1
The service was poor. The food was average, except the young people liked dessert. Noisy. Seats not comfortable.
A
Anne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my parents here when they were visiting from out of town. We sat on the upstairs patio, shared a bottle of wine and a salad and each ordered a plate of pasta, then shared a dessert with some espressos. We were very comfortable and our server was very lovely and helpful and the food was so fantastic.
BA
BeAboveIt
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gusto was incredible! The bone marrow appetizer was so delicious. The braised rib entree was to die for - I will eat here again!
IV
IrinaV
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Magnificent food - highly recommended. We had a great birthday dinner.
j
jerr
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Waitress was outstanding. Food done to perfection
KM
KamiM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service as always! Always happy and excited to dine there with friends and family.
MN
MichaelN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall3food3service1ambience4
I got the carbanaro and it was great. However my waiter (Tony) had an attitude for some reason and my dates dish was awful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Xmas tradition dinner.
SC
StoneCold
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall4food5service1ambience5
The pizza was excellent and the pasta was spectacular! I give it the highest marks for the food and ambiance. The only negative part of our experience was a lifeless waiter with a bit of an attitude. But I won't let that deter me from going back. The food is that good!
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zach
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
I've been enjoying Gusto for years but this was an extremely disappointing experience. The fault was primarily with our waitress, a surly, uncommunicative young woman who clearly wished to be somewhere else. We were seated 20 minutes before she asked if we wanted drinks. She never checked in during the meal to see if things were to our liking (which they weren't). Avoid the Squid Ink Lumache which was as tasteless as it was soggy and sad.
l
lorraineb
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
A bit too salty for my taste but overall a good place for large groups.

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Gusto - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 951-9800.

Gusto - Permanently Closed is rated 4.6 stars by 693 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(323) 951-9800

Additional information

Cross street
Crescent Heights
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Fine cuts
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vic Casanova
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://gusto-la.com/
Phone number
(323) 951-9800
Private party facilities
Convenient location, memorable cuisine and seamless service combine to make Gusto the perfect venue for private dining. Celebrate your event at Gusto! We offer a variety of options for both private and semi-private parties of all sizes.

Gusto - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

West Coast Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

Arancini$15.00

Local Burrata Crostini$18.00

Calamari$15.00

Cavoletti$13.00

Misticanza$11.00

Polpette$16.00

Polipo$23.00

Squash Blossoms$18.00

Midollo$14.00

Asparagus$16.00

Carne Cruda$18.00

Pizza

Margherita$19.00

Salsiccia$20.00

Funghi$21.00

Bianco Verde$19.00

Primi Piatti

Tonarelli$18.00

Rigatoni$22.00

Bucatini Carbonara$25.00

Linguine$25.00

Spaghetti$21.00

Squid Ink Scialatelli$24.00

Orecchiette$22.00

Tagliatelle$24.00

Agnolotti$21.00

Casarecce$23.00

Secondi

Tagliata$65.00

Salmon$33.00

Stracotto$32.00

Chicken al Mattone$29.00

Contorni

Tuscan Fries$9.00

Broccolini$9.00

Funghi Misti$9.00

Bevande

Birra

Peroni, Pale Lager, Draft, Italy$6.00

Ballast Point, 'Sculpin' IPA, Draft, San Diego$8.00

Allagash, White Ale, Wheat, Bottle, Maine$8.00

North Coast Brewing, Old No.38, Stout, Bottle, California$7.00

Weihenstephaner, Hefeweissbier, Bottle Germany$6.00

Moretti, 'La Rossa' Bottle, Italy$6.00

Chimay, "White Label" Trappist,bottle, Belguim$12.00

Cocktails

Bella Rosa$15.00

Ruby Slipper$16.00

Zenzero$16.00

Tuscan Lemonade$15.00

Kind of Blue$16.00

Paper Plane$16.00

The Pineapple in the Rye$15.00

Spumanti

Prosecco, Bele Casel, Veneto, NV$14.00

Sparkling Rose, Cleto Chiarli, 'Brut de Noir', Emilia Romagna, NV$15.00

Bianchi

Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, 2016$16.00

Scaia Bianca, Tenuta Sant'antonio, Veneto, 2015$13.00

Gavi La, Scolca, Piemonte, 2017$16.00

Verdicchio, Garofoli, 'Macrina', Le Marche, 2017$13.00

Orvieto, Sergio Mottura, Lazio, 2016$14.00

Rosati

Ciliegiolo, Selvagrossa, 'Ica', Le Marche, 2017$14.00

Rosso

Barbera, D'alba Fabio Oberto, Piemonte 2016$16.00

Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana, Toscana 2016$15.00

Super Tuscan, Aia Vecchia, 'Lagone', Toscana 2015$18.00

Negroamaro, Li Veli, 'Pasamante', Puglia 2014$14.00

Primativo, Castello Monaci, 'Piluna', Puglia 2017$15.00

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