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Gusto creativo italiano: Restaurant Reviews

next to Banco de Costa Rica | Playa Samara, Playa Samara sjo1000, Costa Rica
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Ranked #14 of 40 restaurants in Playa Samara
Price range: $12 - $18
Cuisines: Sushi, Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Milan, Italy
1 review
“not to be missed!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

there are two Gustos in Samara, one directly on the beach and one in town. The one on the beach has a wonderful location, you can spend the day in the shadow of the palm trees drinking great cocktails and eating the best of the Mediterranean cusine while enjoying the sea view. when I was there it was the right place where to spend all day long, relaxing, playing on the beach. The other one is in town, very nice atmosphere and fantastic fusion menu...as well as the staff! You should try both!

  • Visited June 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Denver, Colorado
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56 reviews 56 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Best Italian in Samara”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

This place is the best Italian in Samara. The food is great and the staff is fun and attentive. I have eaten here many times. Every time I come to Samara I have to get some Gusto.

Visited August 2012
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Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“gusto! (not gusto beach)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

there are two gustos, one on the beach and one in town. the one by the beach is a beach bar. overpriced and the food is not so good. other beach bars are better. HOWEVER... gusto in town is another story. great atmosphere and delicious food. all the pastas are incredible. all homeade and authentic italian food.

  • Visited March 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Montreal, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Happy hour favorite”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

Gusto has a few locations in Samara. We spent a few late afternoons at the Gusto Beach location. Great ocean view, live music on some nights, great guacamole and drink selection. We had dinner once and the food was very good. The service is very relaxed (almost slow) but that could be expected considering the staff is composed of surfer boys and girls.

Visited August 2012
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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

If you are craving italian this is great place. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was great to sit right on the ocean with the tiki torches burnging. Little difficult to see at night so bring a small flashlight. The food was excellent.

Visited August 2012
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