Bar Gusto

3.2

12 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch
Good for groups

Where la dolce vita meets Aussie spirit!

Bar Gusto is a celebration of two rich and diverse cultures colliding in Bowen Hills, on the fringe of Fortitude Valley. From the moment you step through our doors, you’re transported to a vibrant space where the aroma of authentic Italian dishes mingles with the enticing frivolity of staff that greet you, making every visit feel like you’re at home.

The atmosphere buzzes with laughter, conversation, music and the clinking of glasses as friends, families, and colleagues come together to create lasting memories.

Whether you’re wanting an alfresco lunch and cocktails under the fig tree, or to savour a selection of antipasti and wine in the evening, Bar Gusto invites you to indulge in the best of both worlds.

To enquire or make a reservation, contact our friendly staff.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3188 3000
Website
https://www.bargusto.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, AU-QLD 4006
Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

La Dolce Vita Christmas Buffet
A$0.00 - A$169.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Embrace La Dolce Vita with a lavish buffet lunch filled with all your favourite Italian classics. From rich pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas, to fresh antipasti and decadent desserts, your Christmas feast will be truly unforgettable. Visit bargusto.com.au to view the full menu. This experience is will sell out fast! Book now to ensure your Christmas Day lunch plans are all wrapped up!
Feast for 2
A$85.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Choose any antipasti, pizza or bread, pasta or salad & dessert for only $85.
Feast for 4
A$170.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Choose any antipasti, pizza or bread, pasta or salad & dessert for only $170.

Offers

Every choose-day - Free dessert!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Choose a free dessert with any main meal. All day, every Tuesday. *Not in conjunction with any other offer.

ARANCINI PUMPKIN RICOTTA & PEA PURÉEA$18.00
POLPOA$21.00
Pork, Potato Grano cheese
BOLOGNESE ROTATE GRANDO CHESTRESA$21.00
Rich bolognese sauce, Grano Padano cheese, fresh basil
GUSTO BRUSCHETTAA$18.00
Ciabatta Mozzarella, tomato e Basilico, balsamic reduction, fresh basil
FOCACCIA AGLIO & ROSMARINOA$14.00
Italian flat bread, garlic, rosemary
ROSEMARY OLIVESA$14.00
Marinated assorted olives

PIZZA

LA CLASSICA MARGHERITAA$22.00
Fiordilatte mozzarella, tomato, basil
PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHIA$28.00
Leg ham, mushrooms, tomato & mozzarella
DIAVOLA SUPER PICCANTEA$32.00
Spicy assorted salami, tomato, Fiordilatte, fresh basil
STRACCIATELLA, MORTADELLA & PISTACHIOA$32.00
Fresh curd mozzarella, pistachio, mortadella
SALMONE, CAPPERI & PERLEA$34.00
Smoke salmon, capers, salmon pearls, crème fraîche, dill
CRUNCHY ITALIAN PANOZZOA$18.00
Crispy Italian focaccia bread stuffed with one of the below: * Roasted spicy pork, chilli mayonnaise, * Grilled vegetables, tomato chutney, capsicum, pesto, fresh mozzarella, * Caprese Mozzarella, chilli oil, tomato, fresh basil * Spicy salami, rocket, bocconcini, chutney

GUSTO GRAZING BOARD

GUSTO GRAZING BOARDA$58.00
Your choice of three premium items below served with a small garlic Focaccia, olives, nuts, figs, & honeycomb: *Prosciutto San Daniele *Mortadella Napoli *Salame Piccante *Mortadella *Prosciutto San Daniele *Grana Padano *Buffalo Mozzarella *Taleggio

PASTA

SIGNATURE BLACK SQUID LINGUINEA$42.00
Local garlic Tiger prawns, fresh tuna, zucchini
FETTUCCINE AL RAGÙ DI SALSICCIAA$32.00
Spicy bolognese sausage ragu
FUSILLI AL POMODORO CLASSICO E BASILICOA$28.00
Classic tomato Napoli, fresh basil
RIGATONI SPINACH MEZZA LUNA WITH SEAFOODA$38.00
Chilli, basil, scallops, prawns, mussels, Vongole, fresh ricotta sauce
RISOTTO ALLA CARBONARA IN BURRO E SALVIAA$38.00
Sautéed fava with chorizo sauce, butter, sage
GNOCCHI ALL AMATRICIANAA$28.00
Rich Italian Napoli sauce, slow cooked red onion, smoked pancetta

SALAD & SEAFOOD

BUFFALO CAPRESEA$28.00
Mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, 12 YO balsamic
ROCKET, PEAR & WALNUT SALADA$16.00
Balsamic reduction
GUSTO SALADA$36.00
Fresh milk butter lettuce, radicchio, avacado, seared fresh tuna
MUSSELS, VONGOLE & TIGER PRAWNSA$42.00
Seafood in chilli garlic butter & chardonnay wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh focaccia

COCKTAILS

LIMONCELLO SPRITZA$20.00
Limoncello, St. Germain, soda, Dal Zotto Prosecco, orange slices
DOLCE COLADAA$24.00
Sailor Jerry, banana liqueur, coconut, lemon, pineapple, coconut foam
WILD ROSE SPRITZA$20.00
Regal Rogue wild rose, peach liqueur, strawberry, Prosecco
BRAMBLE ITALIANOA$24.00
Malfy Rosa Gin, strawberry jam, lime, rose, Shiraz Float
SGROPPINOA$23.00
Mango sorbet, Sky vodka, Dal Zotto Prosecco lime,
MASQUERADE HIGHBALLA$24.00
Sky Vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur, pink grapefruit, sugar, passion fruit, Capri yuzu soda
LA SCIMMIAA$23.00
Monkey Shoulder scotch, Baileys, Disaronno, sugar, double cream
WHERE'S THE APEROL SPRITZ?A$16.00
Lyre's Rosso Vermouth, lemonade, yuzu soda
TRACEY'S JOYA$16.00
Lyre's Italian orange, orange juice, pineapple, soda, lemon, orange sherb

TO SHARE

STRAWBERRY FIELDSA$42.00
Strawberry, Elderflower, Gordon's Gin, strawberry, lemon & pineapple juice, lemonade, mint leaves, lemon slices
SANGRIA LA GUSTOA$42.00
Sky Vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, sugar, lemonade, grapefruit, blueberries, pineapple

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2

3.2 based on recent ratings

3.2Food
3.4Service
3.5Ambience
3.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Gusto offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic Napoli style pizzas" and a "really great vibe." Guests appreciate the "attentive wait staff" and "delicious food." While there are occasional delays due to staffing, the lovely outdoor setting under the fig tree and "free desserts on Tuesdays" make it a charming choice.

12 Reviews

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Tonya
Queensland
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice enough place. Food was good. Wine list poor. The staff did a great job looking after us but it does lack atmosphere. However, we were there on a Tuesday night so weekends may be different. Under the beautiful fig tree is nice!
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Thalie
Tropical QLD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Limited range of menu options, all were good sized servings. There was spicy chilli in the seafood pasta - not mentioned on the menu. No table service and clearing of dishes slow. Redeeming factor - free desserts on Tuesdays! Lovely place to sit under the fig tree on a round table
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Fiona
Brisbane
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful pizza and a nice setting outside under the fig tree. The staff are great - very friendly and switched on. Basic wine list, but we picked a nice SA Shiraz to drink with the really good pizza! It's a great place to pop into before or after an event - there are lots of event venues around there and it's well placed for that.
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Jo
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good but although pizza base was exxcy, there was VERY little topping and be very dissatisfied
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Wayne
Sunshine Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really great service. Fantastic Napoli style pizzas. Had a good time.
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Sienna
Brisbane
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Was super understaffed. The staff on shift were trying their best but were slammed from when we got there at 5:30 til we left at 7. Our drinks took over a hour to come out and waiting in line to order was 20 minutes. Management seriously needs to help those poor guys out. Running around and trying their best with zero help.
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Tracey
Brisbane
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Order the Pizza , it was amazing ! Food turnaround was quick and nice ambience.
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Anelle
Brisbane
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely spot! The food was so delicious, staff going above and beyond when it comes to service and a really great vibe! Will be back when I visit the area again.
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Rebecca
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our dining experience was amazing. The food was delicious, the wait staff attentive and overall atmosphere relaxing. A very enjoyable evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The waitress who served us at “Kelly Holmes” table was absolutely the most rudest person I have ever met in my life . So arrogant and spoke SO condescendingly to us when we asked a simple question if our tables could move some chairs to one table . Her response basically was “you can still see each other” “you can walk..” everyone was shocked. We were actually going to leave and walk right out immediately just based on how she spoke to us . But instead I told everyone to just stay and decided to just provide this review after . We will never ever come back due to that one staff member and I’ll be telling all my family friends colleagues about this and to never go here . She had Brown hair short had some tattoos . She honestly should not be working in customer service . She spoke to people terribly and then proceeded to talk down our group to another staff member behind the bar. Disgusting . Work on your behaviour and the way that you talk to people . Never again.
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FAQs

Bar Gusto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 3188 3000.

Bar Gusto is rated 3.2 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, AU-QLD 4006

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fortitude Valley
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bargusto.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 3188 3000

Bar Gusto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

La Dolce Vita Christmas Buffet

Feast for 2

Feast for 4

Every choose-day - Free dessert!

ANTIPASTI

ARANCINI PUMPKIN RICOTTA & PEA PURÉEA$18.00

POLPOA$21.00

BOLOGNESE ROTATE GRANDO CHESTRESA$21.00

GUSTO BRUSCHETTAA$18.00

FOCACCIA AGLIO & ROSMARINOA$14.00

ROSEMARY OLIVESA$14.00

PIZZA

LA CLASSICA MARGHERITAA$22.00

PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHIA$28.00

DIAVOLA SUPER PICCANTEA$32.00

STRACCIATELLA, MORTADELLA & PISTACHIOA$32.00

SALMONE, CAPPERI & PERLEA$34.00

CRUNCHY ITALIAN PANOZZOA$18.00

GUSTO GRAZING BOARD

GUSTO GRAZING BOARDA$58.00

PASTA

SIGNATURE BLACK SQUID LINGUINEA$42.00

FETTUCCINE AL RAGÙ DI SALSICCIAA$32.00

FUSILLI AL POMODORO CLASSICO E BASILICOA$28.00

RIGATONI SPINACH MEZZA LUNA WITH SEAFOODA$38.00

RISOTTO ALLA CARBONARA IN BURRO E SALVIAA$38.00

GNOCCHI ALL AMATRICIANAA$28.00

SALAD & SEAFOOD

BUFFALO CAPRESEA$28.00

ROCKET, PEAR & WALNUT SALADA$16.00

GUSTO SALADA$36.00

MUSSELS, VONGOLE & TIGER PRAWNSA$42.00

COCKTAILS

LIMONCELLO SPRITZA$20.00

DOLCE COLADAA$24.00

WILD ROSE SPRITZA$20.00

BRAMBLE ITALIANOA$24.00

SGROPPINOA$23.00

MASQUERADE HIGHBALLA$24.00

LA SCIMMIAA$23.00

WHERE'S THE APEROL SPRITZ?A$16.00

TRACEY'S JOYA$16.00

TO SHARE

STRAWBERRY FIELDSA$42.00

SANGRIA LA GUSTOA$42.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bar Gusto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bar Gusto restaurant rated?

Is Bar Gusto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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