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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar, Cheshire, CT

Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

4.4 (94)
$31 to $50
Italian
286 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2560

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

  • Neighborhood
    Cheshire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 94 people are saying

Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar offers "spectacular food," generous portions, and a welcoming ambiance. While the restaurant can be "very loud," especially during peak times, the attentive service and delightful owner enhance the experience. Guests appreciate the "excellent" gnocchi and beet salads, making it a must-visit in Cheshire.

94 Reviews
  1. Charles VIP

    Connecticut33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So damn good. On top of the fact that Nora now works there. The food was spot on. You're going home with leftovers for the next day for sure!

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  2. Margaret VIP

    Charleston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Will return. It is noisy when busy.

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  3. Randy

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The meal and the service were great, drinks were delicious as well. Anastasia was our server and she was very attentive and friendly. Overall highly recommend, however, the restaurant is extremely noisy, we had a difficult time carrying on a conversation because of acoustics once it became busier.

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  4. James

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here previously, very good, generous portions. Our waiter needed to pay more attention, however it didn’t affect the overall experience.

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  5. Christine VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty much the same as all the other reviews…slow service, great food, and very loud.

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  6. Gregory and Susan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a little gem of a restaurant. The food was spectacular and the prices reasonable. Our server was ever so pleasant and the ambiance beyond words. The owner herself was just as delightful and friendly as can be. She greeted us at the door upon arrival and shared such fun conversations with us. Overall I have to give this restaurant a glowing five stars.

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  7. James

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Early dinner so not too crowded, which was nice, food is delicious and generous portions!

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  8. James

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud in main dining room area, started out ok at 5:30, but as more people filled tables very loud.

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  9. Linda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Good and service was great! But the noise level was awful- had to scream to people in our party. Won’t go back because of this!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there to celebrate my birthday, which I noted on my open table reservations. When we arrived we were not in the reservation book, as for information was never transferred from Open table to the hostess log. Without the transfer there were no notes about the birthday celebration. We were thrown at a table in a less desirable location, which was uncomfortable. Then asked to shuffle our seats during our meal to accommodate another party. Additionally, it was very loud where we were placed. Again, no acknowledgement of a birthday celebration. It was the worst birthday dinner ever, I couldn’t wait to finish my meal and leave. Since we were not in their original seating count, we felt like an inconvenience to the staff. Even though I had my open table confirmation on the correct date and time.

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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Connecticut
  4. New Haven
  5. Cheshire

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

286 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2560

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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