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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar, Cheshire, CT

Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

4.4
4.4
86 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
286 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2560

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 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 86 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar offers "excellent food and service" with large portions that are perfect for sharing or enjoying as leftovers. The "vibrant atmosphere" and "creative specials" make it a delightful dining destination. While it can get "a bit noisy," the friendly staff and delicious meals ensure a memorable experience.

86 Reviews
  1. 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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    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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  3. Rose VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very loud. Food was very good but overwhelming with portion size

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  4. Susan VIP

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal. Excellent food always, great service. Enjoyed by all.

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  5. John

    New York City21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service! 6:30 pm reservation waited 15 minutes to be seated. Waited about 45 minutes for our waiter to come over to our table. Took our drink order waited another half hour to be served our cocktails. He than came back and mumbled the specials of the night. Took our orders for dinner than left. The busboy finally fills our water glasses and left some bread. We then waited another half out for our appetizers which were delivered by another staff member. We asked the server to please send our waiter over and he never showed. We again asked for our waiter so we could order some wine with dinner and he never showed. Dinner arrived another half hour later. Our waiter never checked back on us. We finished dinner and waited another half hour when he finally came back to us and. Inquired if we wanted dessert! The four of us declined because we were so annoyed at our experience that we just wanted to leave. Normally we love a nice leisurely dinner to catch up with good friends but with our lack of service this turned into a very stressful evening. We will never dine here again or recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  6. Laurie

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious! I would highly recommend Il Gusto based on food. Service was good but slow. There seemed to be only one waiter for the whole restaurant area (I can't speak for bar area). There were three servers delivering food quickly. But it took a while for waiter to come back to take drink orders. We will definitely go back.

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  7. Roger

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food , good service even though it was very busy

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  8. Charles VIP

    Greater Boston86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place in a good area. Plenty of specials and a large menu. Can’t wait to get back for outside dining. The staff is polite and accommodating.

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  9. Abbi

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been to Il Gusto 3 times and each time we have had great food. The gnocchi is excellent and their red sauce is fantastic! One of the best beet salads I’ve had anywhere. Service is also excellent! Great addition for Cheshire!

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  10. BillT

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is very good and plentiful. Service is friendly and timely. Drinks are weak and pricey. My scotch cocktail was sweeter than soda.

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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 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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