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Pizzeria Gusto
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
7 reviews for Pizzeria Gusto
7 reviews in English
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Review from A.P. B.
MB
11/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
THE MOST authentic and traditional (as in Neapolitan) wood fired pizza in town. PERIOD!
The Matolas spent considerable time and money constructing an authentic wood burning pizza oven, travelling to Italy to learn to make traditional dough is properly made and the oven I properly heated and fired.
They made it the center piece of their restaurant and part of the thrill of dining in this sophisticated and chic space is watching the chef stoke the fire and pull bubbling crisp pizzas out of the glowing coals on a massive peel.
That only makes it a show. It's the careful selection of the finest ingredients (San Marzano tomatoes, bresaola, prosciiuto for instance) and the insistence that you only need four ingredients that makes this a great pizza.
As they say, the proof is in the pudding, or pie in this case. Dough is made fresh twice a day and with super traditional toppings that even my Italian friends have a hard to to pronounce, you simply won't find pizza like this anywhere else in the city.
And that's something you should be prepared for. This is a pizza experience. It will expand your understanding of the form. It may leave you feeling out of your depth on your first visit. There is no ground beef nor oozing layers of cheese. Sauce at best may be a pesto but is mostly likely a simple oil, or layer of tomatoes. It's likely there will be greens added once the pie leaves the fire.
Don't let that deter you from follow up visits. Personal taste for toppings notwithstanding, I haven't had a pizza I didn't love, not to mention learn someting from.
Not surprisingly the wine list is fiercely Italian and offers perfect pairings from several of the country's most notorious regions. Servers are knowledgeable and polite and capably help select a match.
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Review from John r.
Winnipeg, MB
12/2/2011
The first time it was just the two of us here and we had some wine and the drunken pizza, it was very good. The next time was with a whole group that I both introduced to yelp, and this restaurant. We ordered a whole lot of different items from the menu, and for the most part shared back and forth - we all enjoyed the food, and I can see myself back here again.
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Review from DineoutGal A.
Winnipeg, MB
9/13/2009
The interior is a modern and airy space; it was a nice summer evening so we took advantage of sitting on the patio. The patio is designed in a way that you don't even really notice that you're sitting on Academy Road - a fairly busy street.
This is a delicious place for gourmet pizza so if you're looking for a big pizza loaded with familiar toppings at bargain basement prices - this is not the place for you. But if you like fresh gourmet ingredients cooked simply than Pizzeria Gusto is a great pick.
The menu has a lot of appy's ranging from meatballs, grilled shrimps, calamari and brushchetta around $8-$10. The "gambero" ($10) grilled shrimp was good but nothing spectacular and a little bland. There are about 4-5 salads that are also about $10. I tried the "Altezza" ($10) - beet salad with candied walnuts and goat cheese as well as the Caprese salad ($11). The beet salad is good but very similar to something I make at home so I wasn't really blown away by it but a great choice for those who want to try something different. The Caprese salad was light and refreshing and served with fresh buffalo mozzarella, shredded basil and super juicy, ripe tomatoes. Also, I really liked the addition of the pesto on the Caprese salad - gives it a lot more flavour than just the regular drizzle of olive oil.
The appy's and salads are shareable but I'd say the portions are more fit for an individual size.
All the pizzas are 10" and are about $15-$20. I tried the "Ryall" pizza ($16), which the server said is a fav here by diners. It's a vegetarian pizza topped with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, artichokes, fresh-buffalo mozzarella, and micro greens. I love goat cheese and artichokes so this was a great pick for me! The pizza isn't greasy at all. The crust is thin and slightly chewy - my favourite kind. I like that you can taste all the ingredients and not feel overly stuffed like you normally do with other pizzas.
There are a about 3 or 4 non-pizza entrees on the menu but why go here if you're not going to try a pizza.
Went on a Wednesday night and there were several tables available at 7 pm but it's a very busy place otherwise so be prepared to wait or go on a off-peak hours/days. Service was friendly but we needed to get the attention of our server a few times.
The few things I am not a fan:
- can't make reservations
- having to cut my own pizza with that dull bladed fork/pizza cutter; either pre-cut it or provide a sharper blade
- Italian only wine list only and not a full bar -
Review from Gail G.
Winnipeg, MB
1/16/2011
After a stellar start, this place quickly became the most overrated and overpriced spot in the 'hood. If you want great food and wine, go to Bonfire Bistro.
Gusto has disappointed me more times than not, and sometimes my meals have been downright awful.
By comparison, I've only had one bad meal at Bonfire out of at least 30 outings. The only drawback is that there's no patio. -
Review from Dallas H.
4/21/2009
It's hard to find gourmet pizza in Winnipeg, but this spot does it well. The service was über-attentive, portions were nice, the décor lovely. Great place to bring a date.
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Review from Paul W.
Winnipeg, MB
3/16/2009
A new local favourite! It deserves 4.5 stars, but I'm giving it 5 stars because i see places like Slices and Mona Lisa have 5 stars so I'll rate Pizzeria Gusto relative to those standards.
I live in the neighbourhood, and I'm always happy to have more restaurants nearby...
Modern feel with minimal decor, the place seats around 60. I think they are opening another room or maybe a patio at some point. Anyway, it's nice inside.
There are often lineups around dinner time. Last I checked, they don't take reservations. You can swing by, put your name on the list, and go bowl a few games at Academy lanes or have a drink at J. Fox's if you need to kill some time.
The pizza is different from anything I've had before, featuring toppings like fig jam. I can't remember the name of my favourite pizza (787 or something) but it involves a few meats and is delicious. All of the pizzas were priced from $10 to $20.
They have appetizers and other entrees (usually pasta). The other things on the menu were very tasty, although I wasn't a fan of the grilled calamari (served cold). Just not my thing, and a few people I've talked to have agreed but there are lots of other things to order that will make you happy.
For dessert, I have only tried the panna cotta and found it quite good.
This place also has a great wine selection featuring predominantly italian wines (I want to say exclusively but can't say for sure).
Great pizza for a reasonable price. Worth checking out! -
Review from Deborah H.
7/23/2009 3 photos
I was getting together with friends for lunch and Pizzeria Gusto was suggested as the meeting place. Well, when we arrived, it was closed. The person who I'm guessing is the owner, came out and told us they are closed on Sundays. So, we ended up going elsewhere. I did go back a few days later with my sister and I'm soooo glad I did. We did have to wait about 15-20 min. for a table. The restaurant is small and intimate and it was full that day. The staff were all very friendly. We started with an appetizer which I can not recall the name of but it was a beet salad which was simply delicious. I would go back for that salad alone. For dinner, we both ordered pizza. I had the Waterloo which consisted of potatoes and pistachios among other things. My sister had the Commish which had mainly sweet potatoes and pine nuts. Both delicious. My sister said that her had her husband will be going back soon. My brothering had the leftovers and said it was the best pizza he had in a long time. I unfortunately was just visiting Winnipeg so will not be able to go back until September when I m back in Winnipeg. We did not have dessert as we had planned to go to the Cupecakery afterwards but the desert menu looked yummy and I will definitely have to try something next time I'm back. Also, it looked like they were renovating a patio which would be fantastic for those warm summer nights.
