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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar

4.3
4.3
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar is a lively addition to Cheshire, celebrated for its "excellent food preparation" and "huge portions." The attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience, though the "noise level" can be high. Diners rave about the "outstanding" chef and "wonderful service," making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

63 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood risotto special was fabulous. I had it w/a white sauce that was delicious. It was chock full of shrimp, mussels, scallops and clams and the risotto was very flavorful. We had plenty of leftovers to take home for additional meals too. Portion sizes are excellent and worth the otherwise slightly high cost for lunch.

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  2. DeanaD VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was there for 2.5 hours, had one appetizer (after a long wait) and NEVER received our entrees. Talked to the owner and she was rude and dismissive. She made excuses and seemed annoyed that I was inquiring about our meals. A truly terrible dining experience. We will NEVER be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to go back! Food and service were both exceptional.

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  4. Mark

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit. Place was packed and loud. Were promptly greeted upon our arrival. Server was friendly and kept us on a good pace - and was a great wine pourer. Food was outstanding and everyone walked out with tomorrow’s meal. Nice job renovating but a bit too loud. Desserts were great. Prices very reasonable considering quantity and quality. Glad to have Il Gusto in Cheshire! We’ll be back.

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  5. Joan VIP

    Connecticut172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. We love the vibe and the excellent food preparation. The service is professional and knowledge. Beverages and wine selection excellent. A wonderful dining addition to the community .

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  6. Sandy

    Connecticut1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered a burger only to find out they didn't have any. A restaurant without burgers? I ordered a shrimp cocktail, which was okay. Also, where we were seated a women was so close on the side of our table, she kept flinging her hair almost landing on our table and in our food. I, most likely, will not return.

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  7. Father Mark VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely amazing every time! The chef is incredible and does a wonderful job, especially with creative specials.

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  8. Brian

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall I thought the place was very good. It was a very busy night so I’ll give my waiter a pass for not being attentive. The rest of the staff filled in and salvaged what I would have deemed not acceptable. Food was delicious and overall a good experience. I will return another day and give it a try.

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  9. Michael

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would earn 5 stars if they can take steps to absorb the noise. Not bad on this particular evening, but past experience has been too noisy to have a table conversation. Otherwise, excellent.

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  10. Tyler

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, would go back. Wait staff was very thoughtful

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Il Gusto Italian Wine and Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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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