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Italian Dining at Gusto in Knutsford

Eating out

1 Jun

Last week I was invited to try out the new menu at Gusto, an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Knutsford. I had previously dined at the restaurant 2 years ago, when myself and a group of girlfriends had visited for lunch. This time I was booked in for dinner with my best friend, and I was looking forward to experiencing Gusto in the evening.

Gusto in Knutsford

You will find Gusto nestled amongst the many restaurants of Knutsford, and as we walked along the high street you realise what a vibrant town it is. It was an unusually warm sunny evening, and as we approached the restaurant you could hear the lively chatter coming from the open windows. We were seated in the quieter conservatory area at the back of the restaurant, which still had a pleasant atmosphere.

At Gusto there is no denying that there is plenty of choice as we were presented with 3 menus. A main menu, a special menu and an evening menu where 2 courses are £16.95, and 3 courses £19.95 (available Monday to Thursday from 5pm).

Menu at Gusto

Bowl of olives

We started our evening with a dish of mixed olives, the most plump and shiny ones I have ever seen. And for starters I chose the smoked salmon and mascarpone, whilst my friend went for the healthier option of a tomato and mozzarella salad. Both our starters were fresh, delicious and the perfect size.

Starter at Gusto

Smoked Salmon Starter

Tomato and Mozzarella salad

With regards to the mains I kept changing my mind. Did I want the tagliatelle with smoked salmon and dill on this summery evening. Or the slow cooked pork belly which was also catching my eye. In the end I decided on the marinated rump of lamb, which again was delicious with the meat just melting in my mouth. It was served with a vegetable galette and parmentier potatoes, and was from the specials menu. I would definitely recommend this hearty dish before it disappears.

Lamb at Gusto

My friend chose the handmade artichoke tortellini, as she is doing exceptionally well in not eating meat this year. I personally don’t think I could give up a bacon butty, but it has definitely opened her eyes to the dishes that are available for vegetarians in restaurants. Gusto has a wide choice of vegetarian dishes, but we both felt that marking them on the menu would be clearer to customers. They do offer gluten and wheat free pasta, and it’s great to see more and more restaurants catering for people’s needs.

Pasta dish at Gusto

You know when you think you can’t possibly eat anymore food, and then 5 minutes later you are ordering dessert. Well it has to be done when you are handed the most delicious sounding dessert menu. The healthy part of my brain was saying ‘lemon sorbet’, but who wants to listen to that when you have nutella and mascarpone calzone on the menu. Okay, it might have been the second time I had mascarpone during the meal, but wow what a dish. Crispy on the outside and then oozing with nutella and mascarpone on the inside. I am pretty sure it said it had zero calories in it, but that might have been the healthy part of my brain speaking again.

Dessert at Gusto

My friend’s dessert looked just as amazing. Warm chocolate and hazelnut brownie, with a pistachio ice cream and chocolate sauce. Literally ticking all the boxes for heavenly ingredients needed for an indulgent dessert.

Dessert at Gusto Knutsford

Our girlie evening at Gusto had been perfect. We had sunshine, exquisite food, impeccable service by the lovely Lydia, and the beautiful surroundings of the restaurant. Every dish was presented to us beautifully, and I can honestly say there was nothing negative about our visit.  Gusto is certainly an up market restaurant, but still offers good value for money with their set menu offer. Kids are more than welcome at Gusto, and are even invited to make their own pizza. I will certainly be returning with my family, and I am thinking a little trip to celebrate Fathers Day could be on the cards. Thank you Gusto for a wonderful girlie evening.

I was invited to Gusto and I received our meal complimentary. All words and opinions are my own. 

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  1. Notmyyearoff says

    June 3, 2017 at 10:29 am

    I’m convinced I’ve been to a Gusto in Manchester but now I’m not so sure. The food looks delicious though and the presentation really is so pretty!

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    • Tracey Williams says

      June 4, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I am pretty sure they have one in Manchester. The food was delicious Tas, and it was such a good night catching up with my best friend x

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  2. Esher says

    June 4, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Ooh what an absolute lovely restaurant, tonight would have been another good night to visit. Fantastic review of a fantastic restaurant, love it there.

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    • Tracey Williams says

      June 5, 2017 at 3:28 pm

      It was a great night wasn’t it. Definitely a fantastic place to go on a lovely sunny evening x

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  3. Agness of Fit Travelling says

    June 15, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    I love Italian cuisine and this place seems to offer a great dishes!

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    • Tracey Williams says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Thank you, the variety of dishes was immense and the food is absolutely delicious x

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