Al Gusto Deli in Wandsworth

On Saturdays I’ve often passed by Al Gusto’s outside terrace on Battersea’s popular Northcote Road wrongly assuming from the hearing plates of combinations of eggs bacon salmon and avocado that this was yet another exclusive brunch venue. I was therefore pleasantly surprised on visiting its cosy interior one weekday to discover how much more was on offer including a lunch and dinner menu ranging across such starters as baked chilli and garlic prawns, halloumi dips, mixed antipasti thence to a range of pizza and pastas, mussels, fish and steak as mains. I was so impressed by a seafood linguini that I brought my wife the following Saturday when we were not disappointed by burrata with vine tomatoes followed by pan fried salmon with zucchini and a superbly creamy scallop risotto. We will definitely be back.

Lovely food, staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Looking forward to another visit. My son and I really enjoyed our evening at Al Gusto.

Al gusto Fulham was such a lovely spot for a dinner outside the one day of sun we had! Waitress was very attentive, food was yummy, and super reasonably priced- especially for London! Would go again

Al Gusto Northcote Road absolutely deserves a 5-star review for our recent family dinner. From the warm welcome to the delicious food , wines, cocktails and attentive service, it was a truly wonderful experience. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and smiles. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the evening, ensuring our every need was met. They were happy to answer any questions we had about the menu and even made some excellent recommendations for our children. The food was the real star of the show. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The pizzas were phenomenal, with perfectly blistered crusts and generous toppings. The fresh pasta dishes were equally impressive, with homemade sauces and perfectly al dente pasta. Even the simple dishes, like the bruschetta and nicoise salad, were bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. We were particularly impressed with how welcoming the restaurant was to our children. The staff provided them with an electronic pad , and there was a dedicated children's menu with smaller portions and familiar favorites.

Have been here a couple of times now and the service and food is wonderful. Yes there are lots of Italian restaurants around but the food here is delicious. Super vegetarian choices as well. I’d highly recommend this restaurant

This is a review for the Fulham branch of Al Gusto. So glad to have a great new restaurant open in our area. Great food well-cooked, friendly clued-up waiting staff, lovely neutral styling and pleasant atmosphere. If all these stay the same, we will definitely be making it our go-to. Reasonable prices, too. Recommend!!

Great food, great service, great experience in a traditional Italian restaurant .Will certainly be returning to this restaurant and recommending it to friends and family

Great food, great drinks and excellent service. My favourite spot on Northcote Road! Also does an amazing breakfast.

Had a really lovely Al fresco lunch this weekend. Great service, great food and fantastic cocktails. Highly recommended

Me and my friends came here for some drinks and food at dinner time Despite being quite a large group the staff catered to us in an fantastic way making sure we were always alright without being to intrusive We were even offered complementary shots which further added to the already great experience we had with the restaurant Will definitely be returning very soon.

Love this place, Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Great brunch location - Full English, pancakes and french toast are particularly good. Service was fast and friendly.

We went here on Monday for dinner and I was really impressed. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. We were made to feel special and we even got a free liquor at the end . Definitely a place to try , will be back .

My 5 year old daughter, mother and I visited today. We were told we had a limited time for a table, which was fine with us. At the end of the limited time, no fewer than 5 staff members came to tell us our time was up. I tried to ask if we could take away my daughter's dessert, which we had ordered but which had not arrived. None of the five people would listen to my question and instead kept shouting that I had said it would be fine to leave - until such a time as a I had a panic attack. I have been coming to Al gusto for years. I realise this was a misunderstanding but I it was possibly the worst customer experience of my entire life. To have five staff members stand over you with raised voices, refusing to listen to a question was really shocking. It is expensive to go out and eat these days, and we don't do it very often. I will never do it there again.

Brilliant family friendly eatery. Had perfect dinner of artichoke pasta and gnocchi with a friend. Kind and very helpful staff. Delicious food. Generous portions. Good prices. Easy and un-fussy. Heated outdoor area for the evening. Exactly what a local restaurant should be. Will definitely come again!

Absolutely delicious breakfast, quick and friendly service, fresh food. Couldn’t recommend enough. Often brunch places slack on their veggie options but the vegan breakfast here was perfecto!!

The restaurants on this road look great but usually don’t match it with the food. However, this place took me by surprise. Olives were tasty and plentiful. The mussels in white wine cream sauce were superb. Partner had the gnocchi which I found a bit bland but she liked it. Service was friendly. Chairs were a little uncomfortable to begin with but I managed to get used to it once my fingers were covered in creamy sauce.

We had a family dinner and the food and service was amazing!!! Northcote Road has loads of restaurants - but when you look around there nowhere that’s match’s the freshness and quality this place provides, from young energetic staff to really authentic fresh food.Being one of the few independent restaurants around for over 14years - their food and service is a testament, to the all of the staff and owners!!!!! Keep the amazing work - in life you can’t please everyone but you have made our night an experience that we Al not forget for years to come!! Thank you to, Tony, Daniel and Zion. Amazing people!!!

Had a lovely dinner with a friend. Service was very speedy. Had a lovely bottle of wine and the chicken burger which was perfectly done and a great size.

Extensive food & drink menu. Brunch served until 3pm. The food is well presented & delicious. The manager is very welcoming but the waiting staff are a bit hit & miss. A few good ones but we had to ask twice for the bill &, before that, we were asked if we wanted anything else. One of us asked for a slice of cake & the waitress started to walk away before the rest of our party could ask for theirs. Very strange, why would only one person want a dessert? Despite the friendly manager, the rest of the staff looked miserable & weren’t at all friendly. Shame as the food is so good. Quite expensive too. Very busy so booking is advised. If you aren’t bothered about friendly service, it’s worth a visit.

I went here with a friend yesterday; we sat outside in the lovely October sunshine! I really can't understand the bad reviews; we had a very friendly waitress, her English was poor but she was efficient. The food was tasty and very plentiful, my mate had a huge bowl of mussels and I ate the rigatoni with a very intense mushroom sauce. We had a pleasant bottle of rose and the bill came to £60 with service, not a bargain but good value for Clapham. I have been to several restaurants on Northcote Road and this is as good as any.

The food was yummy, however two of the staff in clouding the manager were absolutely awful. Such bad manners and service. Some of the menu didn’t match to what was served and when we picked up on it and asked we were just told “sorry that’s what you ordered” and walked away on. Wouldn’t be returning due to this & definitely wouldn’t recommend to others unfortunately.

Terrible lunch, very disappointing. Service was slow and unfriendly & food arrived with burnt tomatoes. Different waitresses each time so didn’t feel comfortable to raise concerns. Spoke to the manager at the end who had a awful attitude. No apology. Would not recommend this or anyone.

We have been here recently three or four times because of the convenience of location as we are local. One time we we were asked to complete a track and trace form, then 24 hours later not asked. When we queried did they want our...

Be careful here - food/drink/service were all ok, but visited here today expecting to use the 'eat out to help out' scheme and was refused the discount because I didn't say before ordering that I wanted the discount (I have checked all guidance and there...

Popped in for a bite of lunch and coffee. Service was good and food okay too. The reason I can only say “poor” was that I watched a woman place her dog on her lap, scatter food on the table and allow the dog to...

Great coffee, mince pies and pastries. Service was very helpful and attentive. The first mince pies of the season and we’ll worth waiting for. Would certainly recommend a visit.

Welcoming seats in the sun for breakfast and friendly staff Good range of interesting breakfasts from full brunch to smoked salmon Had salmon and scrambled egg on sourdough. Excellent and good flat white too.

small menu and helpful staff had me optimistic but found the ingredient quality ultimately disappointing. had simple dishes, but the basic ingredients (tomatoes, deli meats etc.) just weren't tasty enough to shine. won't go back

Excellent eggs and avocado nice ambiance. Tasty fresh juices. Simplistic but delivers on all aspects of a great brunch

Coffee was very average and the welcome not very friendly compared to other local cafes. There is a huge selection of cafes on Northcote Road and competitors seem to generally be more welcoming with nicer decor.

The Staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The salads are a must. The expressos are absolutely marvellous. A nice place for a quick meal, a nice coffee or varied selections of teas and cakes. Loved it

My daughter and I popped in fpr a quick breakfast while doing local errands. I ordered spicy eggs amd she has crepes with strawberries. We were both disappointed. I received two poached eggs, half an incredibly neatly sliced avocado and two pieces of toast. It...

Friendly staffs,quick service,tasty breakfast. Was not too busy whilst we were there and would return again when in Clapham.

I’m afraid to say this place is a the lower quality end of the Northecote Rd - cheap plastic tables, fake leather benches etc We had paninis - basic and bland (could not taste any basil). Main issue was the bread was not cooked or...

Really struggled to find a dec not cafe in Clapham junction but happy we found this place. Had the pancakes for breakfast which were delicious. My friend had the brunch which he enjoyed. Great selection of teas and drinks on offer, small menu but with...

My husband and I went here twice for breakfast and coffee and it was good. The food didn't take too long and the coffee was delicious

Visité al entusiasmo en 05/ 11/ 2016.

NIce and cosy place for a brunch, breakfast or pasta. Limited menu but great food and service. Would definitely go again :-)

Pasó por aquí una recogerme en la tarde. Sé que es un lugar de café principalmente, pero tenía un té. Tuvimos que pedir la leche llevaron como cuando la traían té, la leche no estaba allí; creo que en Inglaterra, es un dado que necesita leche con el té!

Had a good coffee and a pastry. Pastry arrived first coffee some time later. Service more than laid back. Ten out of ten for looking good and nice coffee. 3 out of 10 for service.

Fuimos allí en un viernes por la mañana un desayuno con mi pareja. Las tortitas eran claramente calienta con microondas. Estaban rancios y dura. No exactamente recién hecho.

Como dice el título, delicioso! Sus bocadillos son impresionantes y yo probamos su Berry celeste (o algo así) Batido recientemente tan bien!

Encontramos este lugar por casualidad, ya que había una larga cola para entrar en el "club de desayuno" en un domingo por la mañana. sirvieron enseguida. La comida era buena y rápida para llegar, aunque mi salmón y Sourdough pan era muy pequeña y me dejaron con hambre, tuve que pedir tortitas para sentirse lleno.

Localino a metà tra un ristorante e un bar, Al gusto è stata la nostra scelta per una colazione (praticamente un pranzo vista l'ora... Le 13) domenicale nella vivace Northcote Road.

Excellent local cafe run by two lovely ladies who give a warm welcome and very good service. This place has expanded over the years and is a great choice any time of day when you are on the Northcote Road. Scambled eggs and toast are done really well, their croissants are good quality and I love their toasted ciabatta sandwiches for lunch. Good value for quality food.

In the attractive area of Northcote this is a really good quality and reasonable cafe cum restaurant. Really good English breakfast and plenty of other continental dishes to choose from. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely lunch in the sun in this little cafe on Northcote Road. The cafe was bustling but they had one free table as we were walking past. A great choice!The service was speedy and very friendly. We drank fresh orange juice and sparkling water and I had a lovely fresh salad whilst my husband enjoyed a bowl of pasta. The food was good and it was great to eat in the sun.

I have been an irregular customer here since they opened, and it has been lovely to see them grow and change in response to the local demand. The service is good and the food is good. The prices are about average for the area, but the main draw for me in the summer is being able to sit outside on the corner on a sunny morning.They do nice breakfasts and all sorts of meals and snacks and they are able to accommodate dietary requirements such as soya milk for drinks.

Went here for dinner with our daughter and two little grandsons. The service as very good, our waitress took the order for the little one's while we were still deciding. I gad the seafood Risotto which was very good with a hint of Chilli. Also had a piece of their Carrot Cake which was possibly the best I have eaten. A very good restaurant which is child friendly

How many times have we needed a great snack at lunchtime as we are going to have a meal in the evening? We were visiting my son in London.....and were walking along Northcote Road(great for a wander!) When we bumped into Al Gusto DeliNothing special, but really good value Panini, other snacks, good fries, Fresh Coffee,and Drinks all served with enthusiasm and a prompt efficient service. The total bill for 4 was £30.Good looking cakes and deserts in a refrigerated counter, seating outside for a good day, and the tables go back into the rear of the deli.Just good honest tasty snacks, that fill the gap perfectly prior to an evening meal.