Il Gustoso in Hammersmith and Fulham

Tuvimos una cena maravillosa aquí. Nuestra intención era comer el menú pero fueron tentados por las ofertas y a la carta que no subieran los precios.

Tucked away from busy Victoria, this restaurant offers amazing value and good service. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the exquisite combination of flavours. Great find!

Yo vivo justo bajando la carretera y pasar por el restaurante cada día y me pregunto cómo un restaurante italiano que sirve deliciosas pizzas no es tan completo cada noche.

Das Focaccia Brot mit Käse und Knoblauch als Vorspeise ist super lecker. Die Hauptspeisen sind auch gut, könnten aber noch ein bisschen Würze vertragen. Preis- Leistungsverhältnis ist absolut angemessen für London

Il locale si presenta arredato in stile italiano, con tavoli di legno. Il proprietario ha lavorato diversi anni in cucina mentre il pizzaiolo è italiano. Se non fosse per la cameriera che, seppur molto gentile, non capisce l'italiano, sarebbe davvero un ristorante italiano doc. Sulla cucina il voto è 10+... Pizza paragonabile tranquillamente a quella italiana... idem per la pasta (che supera di molto alcuni ristoranti italiani) e la carne che viene cotta davvero a regola d'arte. Per quanto riguarda i prezzi, se si scelgono i menu che propongono loro non si spende parecchio altrimenti si va a spendere un po di piu ma in generale non sono alti. L'unica cosa da migliorare sono le bevande.... pochissima scelta.

Passamos em uma sexta-feira , estava vazio. Voltamos no sábado 21:00 horas sómente uma mesa ocupada por um casal. Comida muito boa .

Abbiamo trascorso cinque giorni a Londra e questo è il posto dove abbiamo mangiato meglio.

O atendimento era normal, nada excepcional, e a comida bem gostosa. Fica situado numa rua calma, com muitos hotéis.Vale conhecer,

We went for an early evening meal after reading a few previous trip advisor reviews. It was quiet early so no problem in getting a table. I really liked the large tables and high ceiling and decor was unique. They had some pop music on in the background which if you like Kylie is a bonus. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. She let us know if there were things unavailable or not quite as the menu described on ordering. We both enjoyed our food and had no complaints with anything. Espresso coffee was served in warm cups which was a great touch. We will return if in the area again.

Esta no es la primera vez que visitan este lugar.

alojarse en Shepherds Bush Road este lugar fue un gran pequeño capricho antes Rolling casa!

I came here on the back of some TA reviews and because I wanted to try somewhere local so my friend and I went on a Saturday night at 7pm. Besides one other table the place was empty which I thought could well be a sign but we stayed and unfortunately I can see why it wasn't busy We both had a starter - I tried the bruschetta and my friend a bean soup. Neither of us were impressed - the bread was quite nice but the tomatoes were mediocre and I even saw one or two plum tomatoes that hadn't been cut. I found it strange to have some mozzarella pieces on it but maybe I'm a traditionalist. Anyway nowhere near the best I've had For mains I ordered Penne all’Amatriciana and my friend had a pizza. The pasta was definitely not fresh and harder than al dente should be. I was starving so I ate it all but I've been to better chains. My friend was unimpressed with his pizza and thought the Birra Moretti on the flat side.There was a problem with the card machine so we ended up paying in cash. We were offered a Limoncello or Amaretto after the meal and I thought surely this can't go wrong but I found my Limoncello watery. Definitely not worth a second visit, don't know how it got good reviews, makes me wonder if they were real reviews because it was well below basic. Staff were nice but that was it, very disappointed.

Sono stato qui con la mia classe per una gita scolastica . Abbiamo mangiato nel ristorante tutte le sere dal martedì alla domenica . Il cibo non è certo come quello italiano ma è piuttosto buono , niente da biasimare al gentile proprietario che ci salutava sempre con un caloroso "Ciao!" . Consiglio a chi vuole portare in viaggio con se un po di buon cibo italiano

Went to this restaurant on a Friday evening as it was very close to where we were staying.The food and service were terrific and very good value.This was a real unexpected find.-recommended.

I love this restaurant. It's the second time I've been and was equally impressed as the first time. From when we first walked in to when we left the staff were friendly and attentive. The menu was varied and interesting. Prices relatively normal for an Italian in London but considering the quality I think it's good value for money. We ordered a mozzarella focaccia to start, which was delicious and pasta dishes for main. The mains were fresh, perfectly cooked and packed with flavour. The only thing lacking at this restaurant is atmosphere. We went on a Saturday evening and it was very empty. It's just a shame that more people aren't going to this hidden gem.

I have re-written this review to emphasise that this is my opinion of this restaurant. I also refuse to be bullied by the management to remove my honest view of their food. In general I would take their positive reviews with a pinch of salt as they seem to suppress less positive opinions.-----My boyfriend has never been a fan of Italian food. It took a week long trip to Italy to convince him of how good it is. He now finally agrees to visit Italian restaurants with me. So when I saw this deal for a six dish tasting menu for two for £49 I jumped at the chance.We've tried different restaurants deals with Amazon and have been lucky to have had meals at top AA rated and Michelin starred restaurants in central London with a similar price. So although Il Gustoso was a bit far out of the city and wasn't a fine dining restaurant, we wanted to give such a highly rated restaurant on TripAdvisor a try. When we came down from Goldenhawk station it smelled quite badly of urine and the street was clearly not a tourist spot so it seemed like a rough area. However we were willing to look past that and were looking forward to our meal. The restaurant itself was well designed and had a nice ambience and the staff were very friendly. (Of course I now change that view!) My boyfriend enjoyed the champagne and we waiting eagerly for the food.Unfortunately we were very disappointed. It was nothing like what we had in Venice or Rome. The food was no better than something I could have picked up ready made at Tesco or Iceland. The soup left a grainy residue in my throat, the ravioli and potatos were much too salty, chicken was dry, the panna cotta was not sweet enough for my liking, and the gelato was simply your ordinary ice cream.I don't know if this meal was really worth the advertised full value of £126. I think it may have been worth the £49 which was the price of the voucher, but no more. I say this because we've had better food at more established restaurants for similar prices but that's just my opinion.I hate to give bad reviews but this is my experience of this restaurant which is unfortunately not stellar. I didn't bring it up with the chef at the time because my husband and I are just not the type to make a fuss. We finished what we could of the meal to fill our tummies and left with no intention to return.I'm also suprised that photos have not been uploaded of their food so have attached some so others can have an idea.----After this review I received several harassing messages from Il Gustoso management with personal insults and threats in an attempt to bully me into removing my review. Their response has been immature and unprofessional and is an example of how NOT to deal with criticism. A few classes in customer service and diplomacy may be beneficial. If anyone would like to see their response you are welcome to message me about this. I originally rated this restaurant 2/5 with 5/5 for service, atmosphere and 4/5 for romance but I have obviously downgraded all of that to 1/5.

Alloggiavo in zona con i miei compagni di viaggio e cercavo un ristorantino tranquillo ed economico per cenare di domenica sera senza però rinunciare alla qualità del cibo e del servizio. Ci imbattiamo in questo ristorante italiano e, amanti e buongustai del cibo di casa nostra, decidiamo di fermarci. Eravamo cinque persone ed abbiamo ordinato a testa un antipasto ed un primo, tutti diversi tra loro e rimaniamo piacevolmente sorpresi e molto soddisfatti dalla qualità degli ingredienti e dal talento del cuoco che è riuscito a farci sentire veramente a casa. Tutti i piatti erano eccellenti e le portate generose. Inoltre ci siamo intrattenuti qualche minuto a parlare con il proprietario, nonché cuoco, che ci ha spiegato di aver lavorato molti anni a Roma e di aver girato un po' tutta l'Italia per imparare al meglio la nostra cucina. Staff gentile, ambiente accogliente.

My friend and I found this restaurant on our way to a gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire and we enjoyed it so much that we went back again the next evening! We tried pizza, calzone and pasta and everything was yummy. The staff were attentive but not intrusive. It was surprisingly quiet for such a great restaurant.

We found this restaurant by chance, on our way to a gig. The menu had a good variety for my partner who likes fish and vegetarian food, and for myself a confirmed carnivore. The service was very friendly and prompt. The food was very tasty and cooked perfectly. We are very pleased to have had such a lovely meal, in a restaurant that is comfortable and friendly.If you are in the area, and like Italian food please do get a table.

Amazing Friendly italian restaurant where you can taste the Italian style in all main course, very good food and good wine , staff is fast funny and help-fool ! The place is in centre London close Victoria station , you cannot miss it!

adresse à conseiller , un personnel trés attentif et aux petits soins. La cuisine est copieuse et savoureuse!

Fantastic italian food, taste of real italian ,just very good as go,very good environment,very good service every things was perfect. Thankyou

Hier vorige week hebben wij gegeten, ik kan geen woorden genoeg vinden om deze keuken te beschrijven. Lekker, eenvoudig & toch complex. Van hapje tot dessert gewoon super . De bediening is ongedwongen en toch professioneel en opmerkzaam. Een aanrader voor iedereen. En zeker niet duur voor wat je op het bord en in je glas krijgt en het is passende prijs voor iederen.

Fantastic authentic food! Slightly off the beaten track, stumbled upon this gem. Great service, can't fault the food. Better than I've had at some top quality restaurants.

We were staying in Shepard's Bush and wanted to find Italian food so we referred to Trip Advisor. The area it is located in a non-tourist neighborhood and seems to cater to locals. The service, food and ambience were middle of the pack.

Lekker gegeten. De bediening was vlot en vriendelijk, ondanks een grote groep gasten in het restaurant. We kregen een bijzonder voorafje, gevulde gefrituurde olijven. Niet eerder gehad maar erg lekker! Prijs/kwaliteit is ok.

I bought a meal for 2 deal for our anniversary, not knowing the restaurant but liking the idea that it was Italian (a joint favourite cuisine) and local. We were both blown away by the food. Having read other reviews I thought I would try the lasagne, and didn't regret it. This was the best lasagne I have ever had in a restaurant ( the equal of my own home made!). The starter contained some delicious elements (having just been to Sicily we appreciated the aranchini). The tiramisu was enjoyably decadent. With food such as this it was such a pity that the restaurant wasn't heaving with customers. It really deserves to be patronised. Only one down-side - the starter plate really is too generous - it makes it difficult, if not impossible, to do justice to the other courses. But how often is being too generous the only complaint one can make?

My husband and i went here on Friday, early so the restaurant was quiet which meant our service was very quick. Waitress was polite and efficient. Food was lovely we had garlic bread and bruschetta to start which tasted lovely and fresh. I had cannelloni for my main my hubby had pollo alla milanese the only criticism would be there was far to much sauce with mine but none with my husbands meal. We made it work as he had some of my sauce so the meal was still very nice. Overall brilliant well priced meal, we would definitely visit here again.

Spaghetti alla carbonara didn't taste of anything, probably only cream and the pizza was just not pizza. Disappointing!

Tous les plats sont qu'on a goutés étaient délicieux,nous sommes allés deux fois,le service est excellent ,un bon choix de pâtes et de pizza et les prix raisonnables pour Londres.Bref,un excellent rapport qualité prix,à recommander.

We are a family of four on holiday from Australia and decided to try this restaurant as we are fans of Italian food. We had two chicken parmaganas, lasagne and sorrento pizza, and all were absolutely beautiful and we couldn't fault the taste. Perhaps a little pricey for the meal sizes but still left feeling full and satisfied! The desserts are also great, recommend the gelati or chocolate mousse! Overall a nice experience.

We had an Amazon voucher for 40 dishes plus a glass of house wine. This proved to be excellent value, exceeding our expectations we had with Amazon voucher, because it was generous in portion as well as numbers as in fact you can have as many dishes as you want from the main menu for "40 course"! The starter platter itself was filling - it had a medley of yummy homemade Italian savoury small bites, all of which was a delight to taste and much more interesting than just a ball of olives or pizza dough balls. This was followed by a soup (of a small portion) and other various dishes. Our favourites were beautifully cooked baked aubergine in tomato sauce and Mozzarella, homemade gnocchi, and pizza with delicious dough. They were nicely contrasted and satisfyingly tasty. The service was not fast but done with a smile and the ambience was low-key but relaxed for casual dining. We really enjoyed the experience of this restaurant - nothing special but simply good food just makes you happy and stuffed. The manager was attentive and very friendly. We don't live locally but we were very pleased to find this restaurant via using a voucher where you can count on good tasty honest homemade Italian cooking at budget price. Highly recommended.

Das Restaurant bietet in schlichtem, aber gehobenen Ambiente sehr gutes italienisches Essen an.Eine kleine Oase der Ruhe im Trubel der Londoner Großstadt. Besonders erwähnenswert ist der zuvorkommende Service des äußerst liebenswürdigen Besitzers, Freuen Sie sich auf eine ausgezeichnete Mahlzeit mit Flair!

Pre booked a table for 4 for a Saturday night at 9pm and wished we hadn't bothered.The place looks OK from the outside but the interior is distinctly average at best. One other table was occupied and that was it. We soon found out why.Greeting was fine and we ordered House white (always a good move as the "House" gives it's name to it). You can't buy a bottle tho' which we thought was strange. The reason for that is because it tastes like it came out of a bucket!Starters were uninspiring and, with the exception of the pizza so were the mains. In particular the lasagne looked like it had come out of a Smart Price box.......and it was covered in parmesan......which the recipient didn't want on!There was no atmosphere (by the time the mains had arrived we were the only ones in there) at all and we began to feel uncomfortable. The service was minimal. No "would you like....." etc etc and for all that nothingness we were hit with a 20% service charge.If you enjoy pizza and bottled Peroni in isolation then this is the place for you. Otherwise don't bother!!Sorry to have kept you open !!

We went on a Groupon deal, and had the "40 course" menu, which isn't a 40 course menu as half of these are starter and the rest is just picking from the main menu.The main portions are smaller so that you can order a few, but still far to big to taste many. The food itself was nice enough without being anything special.However, I found it very odd as we went to leave that we were given a bill, which just contained a service charge. The waiting team were clearly told to do this, but it creates a very awkward atmosphere between them and the customer, which was not a great end to the meal.

I had an Amazon Voucher for a tasting menu which was very good value so myself, my husband, son and his girlfriend went. It is quite out of the way and not easy to reach. The starters were allocated and served individually and they were ok but nothing special. Then we went on to try the other food on the menu....pizzas were delicious, full of flavour and melting. The pastas were very tasty and the garlic and cheese focaccia was delicious. Gnocchi was ok but not as flavourful or tender as I had hoped. Lasagna was delicious and the spinach and cheese Canneloni was a bit stodgy and dry.Service I'm afraid was not up to much. One girl who was serving all the tables. She didn't write things down to start with which meant that the drinks orders were completely wrong...twice! Water was slow to be served when we ran out and we had to wait quite a long time.Not sure I would go again because it wasn't the easiest place to get to but the mains and pizzas make it worth going to if you live locally.

We visited Il Gustoso with my boyfriend on an Amazon vouchers deal. The restaurant is small and cute but the music was very low and gave us the impression that was from a radio station so it was pretty random and didn't match an italian restaurant at all. We were delighted to hear that we would be offered a platter each with all the antipasti on the promotional menu. We really liked the bruschetta, the caprese and the eggplants with tomato sauce even though the portion of it was tiny. We didn't really enjoy the variety of fried food as we found it a bit battery(the fried mozzarela) and like they had been reheated. However, I can't say the same about the mains! Both my lasagna and my boyfriend's pizza were incredible! I might say it was actually the best lasagna I 've ever had! We decided to finish off with a very tasty tiramisu that we both enjoyed! Staff were friendly and helpful in general. It was in all a very good exprerience.

A friend had invited us to join him and his wife for a mid-week supper after work just to relieve the stresses of work. What lovely food the chef provided us - the taster menu was simply divine as well as the main course complimented by a very good house wine. We will go back again. The staff were friendly and the ambience good.

the food was really plentiful, the starters were a bit too much, a lot of fried things which were very good but too naughty for us !The pizza was very good and the pasta was also nice , penne with tomato sauce which was very tasty.Make sure that you are hungry before you go!The waitress was very welcoming and the chef too!

Excellent food and pleasant setting. Very attentive waitress service. We would highly recommend and will certainly come again.

Nous avons ete tres bien accueillies 2 soirs d'affilee, personnel tres sympathique, de meme que le patron ! Tiramisu offert le 2eme soir : a tomber par terre, delicieux. Tres bon souvenir !

My boyfriend booked this restaurant for us from an amazon local deal (I think) so I think it was about £20 for the 2 of us with a glass of wine each (both of which I drank as my boyfriend doesn't drink!). The menu price is £16 each so we had a really good deal. However I would happily pay the £16 each, the food is lovely, the choice is great and the staff were really friendly and helpful.We got to choose 1 course at a time from 40 choices, as many times as we wanted! We had a huge antipasti starter, then 2 main courses each. They weren't small either. I had the vegetarian pizza which was absolutely huge! They were well worth the money. I asked for no olives on my pizza, and I got no olives, I asked for the waitress to ensure what I was selecting was vegetarian and she did. I couldn't fault the service.We managed to park right outside the door which was nice and easy, we sat by the open window/door and looked out onto the town and people watched. The atmosphere reminded me of being on holiday, especially as it was a warm night, it was a really enjoyable evening.We were also spying on what other people had from the other menu and it looked and smelt delicious too (I almost asked to have a look at the menu to choose what I might want next time!). There seemed lots of choice on that menu too.The only slight negative was that they didn't ask me before bringing out my antipasti starter and brought me one of everything, which included salami and squid, but as I'm a vegetarian I didn't eat them. I didn't mind thou and my boyfriend just took it off my plate and ate it, but some vegetarians wouldn't have been happy with that and may have sent it back. But I'm not too bothered as long as I don't eat it, so its not a criticism just an observation.We will definitely be returning to Il Gustoso and would recommend them to anyone, good food, good atmosphere, good service and friendly staff....an all round great restaurant...what's not to love? :)

I recently found a deal online for the tasting menu at Il Gustoso. We paid £11 and this included a free drink. The menu is normally £16 (without the free drink) and I think this is still fantastic value for money.The staff were lovely and considerate and very helpful. We were able to pick from 40 dishes as many times as we wanted. We got through 2 pizzas, 3 pasta dishes a parmigiana and a pollo alla Milanese just the 2 of us! The food was fresh and the portions were not small (I am ashamed to say!)I even dropped my purse in some dark corner of the restaurant and the staff found it for me the very next day and returned it to me with everything still inside it! Very fortunate =)I give my compliments to the whole team who work there.

A really lovely evening at an amazing little Italian restaurant, thank you to the reviewers on this site whose reviews pointed us in the direction of this little gem of a place. The staff were really friendly and the food was amazing. We started by sharing a Bruschetta al pomodoro, which was really tasty, I had meat Lasagna while my partner had the chargrilled sirloin steak, both were cooked to perfection and the Lasagna for me was one of the best I have ever tasted. If you go to Il Gustoso, please make sure you leave enough space for their homemade Tiramisu, I was never a fan of Tiramisu as a dessert, however I second another reviewer on this site, Il Gustoso's Tiramisu is really the best that I have ever had, if any of the supermarket stock this dessert, I would buy it in bucket loads and just sit in front of the TV stuffing my face, well done Il Gustoso, thank you for a great night.

Reading other reviews I could not believe this was the same place - perhaps it is under new management since it seems to have been redecorated? My husband and I were on business in London all week and had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant having spotted it early in the week. What a disappointment. We wanted a nice flavoursome Italian meal. The waitress didn't seem to understand anything we said. My husband ordered a chicken dish and I ordered a sirloin steak. The menu stated that all mains came with a choice of chips or jacket potato so I asked for jacket - the girl looked blank so I repeated not chips, jacket. I also asked for a blue steak which she didn't understand at all. When the food came we had garlic flatbread to start which was nice. It had cheese on which we hadn't asked for though. When the mains came I couldn't believe what was on our plates. Mine was a handful of shredded lettuce, a very tiny dribble of dressing and a steak which had obviously been frozen, defrosted in the microwave and then cooked. It had some pepper on it but nothing else. My husband had similar "salad", a portion of chicken with a tomato sauce which was so bland that we could have done better with a jar of Dolmio, and some chips which he said tasted very cardboardy. You don't really expect to get chips in an Italian restaurant? After querying the missing jacket potato some grilled potato slices came on a plate after we had finished. We really should have got up and left the food but being tired and hungry we didn't. I have to say that we have never complained in a restaurant before but we paid £30 excluding a bottle of wine for this food and sorely wished we had gone to Cafe Rouge over the road. What a disappointment. The maître d' was apologetic and removed the 10% service charge from the bill but we would never go again.

Un bel ristorante italiano a Londra, dove poter gustare ottimi piatti. Il personale è molto gentile e disponibile. Molto consigliato

Nous avons été bien reçu ds cette pizzeria . Nous avons mangé...des pizzas......bonnes mais sans plus. Pas de menu enfants. Nous avons demandé à adapter la pizza pour le dernier (7ans) le prix a été divisé par 2 ! L'ambiance est sympathique. La serveuse semble débutante mais avec le sourire, tout passe.

A unique visit to a amazing restaurant in Kensington great service and food, good value clean tidy and value for money

Ho trascorso a Londra 21 giorni con la scuola, la cena era prevista in questo ottimo ristorante italiano, quindi ho avuto modo di testare diversi piatti. Il personale è molto gentile e sempre sorridente, il cibo è delizioso.

Great evening! Myself and my daughter went last night, using a Groupon voucher eat as much as you like offerThe service was the best, we had 2 ladies serving us and they were very attentive,considering we had paid a discounted price this made no differenceThe food was fantastic We thoroughly enjoyed it all, We could of gone through the entire menu if we had space and they would not have minded they encouraged us to try as many dishes as we likedWe would definitely go again.

Great food, Great atmosphere, Great Price. Need I say more. Fantastic!We were recommended by a friend and a great recommendation it was.Had not visited an Italian before. There is always a first time and what a great start it was. Will be there again.mehran

This is my favourite restaurant in central London. I would highly recommend anyone visiting or living in London to enjoy a meal in this restaurant. Their dishes are all homemade with fresh and high-quality ingredients and extremely tasty. The service is kind and pleasant, always very helpful; and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is brilliant, you get transported into a relaxing and warm Italian experience. Whether if you are going for an intimate or a group meal, they will make you feel comfortable and provide you with the taste that you are looking for.Give them a try and believe in real food again!

Il Gustoso is the best Italian restaurant this side of the Alps. The service is absolutely amazing, fast, reliable and warm.The place itself is very welcoming, and the quality of the food is really great (fresh ingredients, nice presentation). Delightful!

Great food, great atmosphere, the staff are friendly,very reasonable prices within a great location!!! This place is the best.Definitely a very good italian. All ingredients are fresh which makes a difference in London.Wonderfull lasagne was one of the better ones I tried. Tiramisu is to die for. I Recommended and looking forward to try the assaggini menu.

I went with my partner and tried Il Gustoso. I had the Gnocchi and my partner had penne alla giardinera. We enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the staff is very helpful. Fantastic pasta.Great restaurant, great food and service. Truly recommended!

sono stata a londra con i miei amici per festeggiare i 18 anni(regalo da parte dei genitori) e abbiamo prenotato in questo ristorante specificando quello che stavamo festeggiando e loro sono stati all'altezza delle nostre aspettative. Il cibo e stato buonissimo e tutto il personale molto gentile. Ci siamo divertiti molto!

great food, really friendly, nice customer service, we didn't wait long for the food, clean services, we had a nice time and will be back for sure, highly recommended.

Uno dei migliori ristoranti in cui io abbia mai mangiatoTutto ottimo : Accoglienza , Qualità , Prezzo , ecc.

i was in this area with some friends, we are all spanish and we thought of having some italian, as we love meditarranean food, we saw it from outside and it wasnt terribly busy but the people inside looked happy and we thought: better that isnt packed so we dont need to wait for a long time for our food!We went inside, the food was terrifiic, the service was great and when we come back to london we'll come again to this lovely place!The pizza, pasta and lasaña we ordered was so freaking good that i can assure that it has been the best food we had in London!many thanks to all the staff for a great service!

Best Italian restaurant of London, great variety of dishes. Staff very polite. I would recommend to everybody who wants to enjoy the best dishes.

We went to this great Italian restaurant and we were impressed with the good food, great service and friendliness of the staff. Our party included a child who is not permitted to eat any protein. They made her a meal off the menu, using our own pizza base, no problems, no hassle, just genuine compassion and customer service second to none. Thank you.

I was having a great day out, with my girlfriend and I came across this restaurant and had a even lovelier day out, excellent italian food. The food was freshly prepared showing that they put the customer first. I recommend everyone to go enjoy yourself, great place to be.

I went to this restaurant with my wife last month and really enjoyed the food. service was great and prices were reasonable. I will definitely eat there more often.

ik ben met mijn vrienden in deze resturant geweest. wij heb elke 6 sorten eten geproefd (getest) en elke was beter dan vorige.als ik nog een keer moet naar Lond, ga ik voor zeker die opzoek, ik ben zeker het heeft zijn waard.i recomend het aan all mensen , het is Echte Italianse.

Little Gem! Il Gustoso is really one of the best Italian restaurant in London. All the food are freshly prepared and made the traditional Italian way. I highly recommend their new 40 course tasting menu, which for London is reasonably priced at £16 per person. Il Gustoso does amazing food and we can't wait to go back again

Una piacevole sorpresa. Ci è piaciuto tantissimo. Carino l'ambiente e personale molto gentile e simpatico. La settimana scorsa abbiamo mangiato benissimo ed io, che sono vegetariano, ho preso tra l'altro lasagna di verdure, una parmigiana di melanzane e una pizza ed abbiamo pagato solo 16 pounds.

I'm half Italian and I must say il gustoso have pretty decent Italian courses, the ingredients are fresh and good quality (all italians) and the food is simple and well prepare. With the groupon deal it is possible to taste 40 different plates (1 time each) plus a large antipasto which contains a fair variety of delicious bits like "oliva ascolana, salame and good mozzarella" I'm glad to had discover this place, the price is totally fair for London!!! It was really more that I expected, we'll for sure come back.Daniella :)

I was really surprised by the quality of the food. Everything was super good! I had lasagna bolognese, aubergine parmigiana and spaghetti Carbonara. I will definitely come back to this place very soon!

I love Italian food but unfortunately, not a fan of this place. I went there on Groupon deal. Service was average (although the waitress wasn't fluent in English). The starter plate was just so-so. It went further down from there. Everything comes in small portion (which suits me fine) but the fried chicken, soups (more like very thick paste), pastas, tuna fishcake and pizza were well below average.

siamo capitati per caso in questo ristorante e siamo rimasti molto soddisfati. il servizio e stato ottimo, l'atmosfera accogliente, il personale molo gentile e sopratutto il cibo ottimo! lo consigliamo vivamente a tutti!!

To everyone who wrote a good review, we surely didn't visit the same restaurant. First of all we where greeted by the waiter, he was okay at the beginning, brought us a starter right away without explanation on anything. We hadn't even ordered wine yet. I asked the waitress, who brought us the wine, what part of the fried food was on my plate, as I didn't want to have any meat on my fork, she explained that it was rice, potato and some other unmeaty stuff. Well it wasn't! The fried balls had minced meat inside. Thank you very much. So for everyone who does't eat meat, eats halal or does not want meat, these people don't know what they even serve. After we finished our starter we where left with empty plates for at least 15 minutes. I am only going to a restaurant because I don't have to worry about cooking and cleaning. So that didn't work either. Once the waitress was gracious enough to remove the plates she seriously took the dirty cutlery, we used, and gave it back to us. At this point I am drinking large gulps of wine to keep my anger down. We then are served with the 'Main Course' even the name, main, is laughable. I ordered ricotta and spinach stuffed cannelloni. It was one cannelloni on a small white plate and looked like it was heated in the microwave, not even the cheese was melted all over. My friend ordered Spaghetti Carbonara or now also known as 'Il Gustoso's noddle soup' it was neither creamy nor tasty (she said) and came in the tiniest bowl i have ever seen. Again we stayed with our empty, child size plates for more than 10 minutes. We weren't offered coffee, desert or asked if we wanted anything else. Both waiters didn't have much to do but where constantly engaged with the till system not looking at the guest and ignoring us. the starter plus the 'Main' came at a 16£ per person. We left and went to Wetherspoons where we had a Burger, drinks and desert for half the money but with better service and taste. If you want fresh and real Italian food I can only recommend 'LaRugoletta' in East Finchley! This is real Italian food. Il Gustoso you should have zero points but that isn't possible here.

Sono andata con il mio ragazzo in questo ristorante qualche giorno fa e ne siamo stati davvero soddisfatti, è stato tutto buonissimo.Io ho preso i cannelloni ricotta e spinaci e una tagliata di manzo mentre il mio ragazzo ha preso le fettuccine ai frutti di mare e la spigola al cartoccio inutile dire che anche lui ha gradito tantissimo, piatti abbondanti e ricchi! Infine un dessert, il tiramisù squisito.Prima di ripartire ci siamo ricapitati trovando un menu diverso il menu "Assaggini" dove si possono mangiare un antipasto fisso (calamari, bruschetta, caprese, fritti e altro) e 40 portate ad un prezzo fisso, dopo averlo constatato con stupore posso dire che anche questa novità è stata gradita, abbiamo provato la lasagna alla bolognese, la carbonara, la parmigiana di melanzane, le pizze, la torta di tonno e altre cose ancora, davvero una novità impossibile poterle provare tutte, ma avrei voluto. Oltre al prezzo, la qualità e le porzioni mi hanno davvero sorpresa a Londra non è facile trovare un ristorante italiano così. Ottimo anche il servizio e l'atmosfera. Lo consiglio a tutti.

We booked a table at Il Gustoso on a Saturday night via Groupon. Basically we paid for a " all you can eat " menu. Once arrived we were greeted from a very friendly staff who had our table for four ready. On the positive side is the location which is near by Shepherd's bush green and also the place it self looks nice and clean. While placing the order we were told we could get the full Antipasto and one item from the menu per person. Considering we paid for an all you can eat menu we asked to clarify again what we had been explained and the waiter confirmed it once more. Now, i wasn't on a bad mood and didn't really want to complain so we all said that it was ok to go ahead and stick with the one item per person. One hour after the order was placed our startes arrived and i can say overall it was good despite having a micro portion per each dish. 15 minutes after they delivered 3 of the mains where two of them were acceptable but the other one didn't look really fresh and the same was for the taste. They forgot to deliver the fourth one which was a lasagna.Allow me to say it would have been better it wasn't delivered at all. Tasteless and just barely warmed. Really disappointing if you think we went there being sure we could experience a very good italian food and we trusted the other reviewers. They definitely won't see us again!!

Il Gustoso is one of the best italian restaurant in London. I am italian and I tried the pizza..is wonderful!!!I fyou want ot eat a good pizza in London is quite difficult..but here, is very very good! I'll come again to try something new, maybe lasagna or cannelloni..Good price, good food and good wine! thanks to the staff, see you nest time!!

The food is authentic and really good. Nice cosy atmosphere and excellent service. The pizzas are really tasty. I also recommend the original Fritto di Massimo.

I went to this restaurant 6 YEARS ago in August 2008, but since just recently I have opened my account on trip advisor so I am making my review just now. The fact that this restaurant stayed in my memory all this time and I still remember all the food I have tasted there says it all. I was visiting London during one week with my girlfriend and another friend of mine, and since the first day we went to this restaurant, it was so good that we kept dining there every single day for the rest of our whole stay in London. From the starters to the soups, pastas, pizzas and deserts EVERYTHING was delicious, made with care and tasteful (the name of the restaurant says it all).Since we dine there 5 times and always chose something different I think we tried everything on the menu and every time we were delighted with the flavor of our meal! The service was very good and we always had a nice, smiling, polite waitress. We got to talk to the cook in the restaurant to congratulate him for the delicious food he always prepared for us. In one of the days something actually funny happened, my girlfriend was so full because we always had a lot of starters that she could not finish the main course , when the cook saw her plate he was really concerned about if something was wrong with the food and asked us if everything was alright and we explained to him that everything was excellent as always , that my girlfriend was just too full to have any more food, with this reaction from him and by the look on his face, we could really say that he is someone who loves to cook and prepares every meal with the utter most care, attention and passion.I would recommend this restaurant to anyone without any doubt!Me, my girlfriend and my other friend, we still mention to this day this restaurant, always with a smile on our faces and with the memories of the great food we had there.I will go there again for sure anytime I am even near London, its really worth the visit!Thank you very much Il Gustoso for all the great memories, food and attention we had from you in the past, we will sure visit you again!

I went to this restaurant with my friend for her birthday last month and we had a great time. the atmosphere was amazing, food was delicious and the service was great. The prices were reasonable. I definitely recommend this place.

An authentic and charming Italian restaurant. Our pizzas were delicious and staff very friendly. We will be returning!

I went there last week and loved it the food the service,atmosphere was all wonderful will definitely go back.

I went to this restaurant for the first time in October and can't wait to return! It had a lovely atmosphere, the service was great and the food was delicious. Reasonably priced and a good selection on the menu. The tiramisu was the best I have ever tasted! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

I went there because it was near to my hotel. I was early and it was quite empty but the restaurant soon filled up. I had Prosciutto e Mozzarella for starters which was ok - the choice of starters was limited. My main dish, Fettuccine Mare was disappointing. It tasted a bit thin a watery and the distinct seafood smell and taste which I expected simply was not there. Would not call again, in spite of nice, clean surroundings and attentive service.

Ristorante vicinissimo al nostro hotel. I primi piatti ottimi e le porzioni sono veramente abbondanti tutto fresco e cucinato al momento.Per quanto riguarda la pizza buona anche se a Londra ho mangiato di meglio.Ambiente pulito si cena con le luci soffuse e a lume di candela, riservato e tranquillo, personale disponibile e gentile il servizio è veloce. Buono il rapporto qualità prezzo.Consigliato!!

Ate here early on a Sunday evening as we had a concert to attend in nearby Hammersmith Apollo.We didn't want to eat in a "chain" restaurant of which there are a few on the high street leading to this one.Service was very good - good choice of traditonal food and good value set menu.3 courses for £18.95. Calamari starter was very good, Pollo Milanese good and pannacotta to end was lovely.

a warm and beautifully decorated interior which instantly made us relaxed and feel at home with ,great menu full of traditional and affordable Italian food ,very friendly staff and excellent service ,we had a really lovely evening and strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves a truly fresh and tasty Italian food, great place for a romantic meal or to take family ,a really wonderful experience.

Loved the location - just up the road from our hotel. Appreciated being able to get a decent meal instead of sandwiches or cafe food from other nearby establishments. Fantastic value for money. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Very accommodating staff too. Well recommended.

Restaurant à éviter. Quantités insuffisantes, qualité mediocre, cuisson laissant à désirer. Bref c était le seul échec de notre séjour. Cependant serveuse très agréable.

I booked a table for 5 of us on Friday night ,we sat near the window and enjoyed the whole evening the calamari was fab followed by chicken washed down with wine , great atmosphere and a very helpful waitress . My friends would have liked larger portions but I was happy

Abbiamo prenotato 2 pizze da asporto + chips, non male le pizze anzi molto meglio di diverse pizzerie in Italia. Come prezzi sono nella media londinese per i ristoranti italiani.Consiglio di prenotare il tavolo perchè di sera c'è parecchia gente.

Un vero ristorantino italiano a Londra!! Cibo ottimo, di ottima qualità, tutto fresco..e fatto al momento!L' ambiente è molto carino, riservato, a lume di candela! Una vera chicca a Londra!Il proprietario è una persona stupenda, servizio ottimo, veloce!Prezzi nella media!Consigliatissimo

Tried Il Gustoso before a gig at Shepherds Bush Empire. Only ones in at 6.30 but don't let that put you off. We enjoyed a lovely, tasty genuine Italian meal. Good friendly service, nice surroundings & reasonably priced. Would definitely go back again. Glad to see more customers in before we left. Ann & Bob.

Sono stata di recente in questo posto ed avevo una voglia pazzesca di pizza. Carino il locale, prezzi contenuti, personale cordiale e l'aspetto della presentazione della pizza invitante ma...non sapeva assolutamente da niente! Non ho assaggiato altro quindi non so dire come sia la cucina nel complesso, ma la pizza la sconsiglio vivamente!

Good menu, nice staff, mixed crowd. Good for mid week work dinners I would say. Tucked away in a pimlico backstreet.

Thank you to previous reviews for your positive comments - they encouraged us to go to Il Gustoso during our recent visit to London. Had a lovely meal with genuine Italian food. Quality of the food was very good & the prices are incredibly reasonable. Waitress offered prompt service in a friendly, unobtrusive manner.Would very definitely return if staying in the area & have urged our B & B owners to recommend Il Gustoso to other visitors.

Très joli cadre, accueil chaleureux, pas bruyant du tout. Jolie carte mais pas très étoffée, les mets sont très bons et copieux, très bon vin. Service rapide

Great food, good house wine, not too pricey as shepherds bush standards go and does shine out in terms of quality and authenticity.

I had dinner at Il Gustoso a couple of nights ago with my son, and was very pleased to find that the other reviews were correct. Massimo (the Chef) made us lovely Italian food that had the taste of true home cooking. The pasta was cooked right with a very nice Matriciana sauce, and my son's pizza was just as good as in Italy. Loved the large napkins to prevent tomato sauce stains.There were few people in the restaurant when we entered, but several tables filled up during the evening. And with it's reasonable prices and friendly service, this place is highly recommended. My son rated the place as the best we tried during our London visit, and I have to agree with him.(Remark: Staying at the nearby Hilton Kensington, we were adviced by the hotel staff to try another Italian restaurant, the Edera, close to the hotel on our first night. It was pricey, and tried to pass their food on as fine Italian dining. We were not impressed with neither the food or service. I told the hotel staff to start recommending Il Gustoso instead.)

Pizza decisamente buona, tiramisù fresco appena fatto, caffè espresso... cameriera italiana gentile, prezzo equo. Dopo che avete provato le cucine etniche ed avete nostalgia di casa, è il posto giusto.

LOCATION (5/5)It's located right at the intersection of Sheperd’s Bush Road & Blythe Road. Just look for blue sign "Il Gustoso" and it's doubtful you'll miss it. The restaurant is 10 minutes walk from the underground stations "Hammersmith" and "Sheperd's Bush" and it's close to many guest houses and hotels in that district, so you can reach there almost anytime you desire and from anywhere in Sheperd's Bush Road area.FOOD & DRINKS (5/5)You will be entirely satisfied by the service and Italian Cuisine. Everything is delicious there! I was in London at the end of June during Wimbledon Games 2012. Every day I had dinner there and I tried almost everything in their menu. There was no any dish which I didn't like! Starters, main courses and desserts are prepared professionally and with the sense of “right cooking”, well done! The restaurant also has "Take Away Menu", so that you can take a pizza, going home, for instance, it's very convenient. Beverages are good there as well, wines, beer and etc., everything you can find there.STAFF (5/5)The staff there is very welcoming and helpful. Everyone, who don't know Italian Cuisine at all or don't know it quite well, can count upon their help and recommendation! INTERIOR (5/5)The interior is not loaded by the expensive furniture, and there is no such necessary, because you'll definitely forget about wooden chairs right after the first moment you try the food!PRICES (5/5)Comparing the prices of restaurants in Sheperd's Bush Road area, I can say that their pricing policy is quite reasonable. There are enough dishes under 12 GBP to make you full.OVERALL (5)...traditionally, with dignity... Well, my grade to Il Gustoso Restaurant is "5 out of 5"! It's my biased opinion but still, you have to go there at least once and try excellent Italian cuisine to be sure that I was right posting such review!* pictures are attached

la comida es estupenda y la camarera es muy simpática, está bien de precio y tiene intimidad

Restaurant excellent : très bon accueil, la carte n'est pas très étoffée mais typique, les plats sont très bons, le cadre est chaleureux et sympa, prix modérés (menu à moins de 5 livres pour les enfants avec pizza et boisson). Nous avons testé les pizza et les pâtes. Les portions sont copieuse. Ils ont de très bons vins. On y est allé deux fois de suite !