Gusto Taphouse

rick35 · 09-28-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Agreed, but how many topics/threads here are the result of people not caring about/paying attention to others' experiences?

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Excellent point! They're everywhere!

phoenix · 09-28-2024, 09:42 PM

I had the bolognese and found it mediocre . No sauce. My other two friends found their meals average. the pizza was very good. Lago has much better bolognese. The menu was very limited

sky's · 09-29-2024, 09:15 AM

i think its very "tacky" to be charged for warm rolls and butter or olive oil. Lui Luis which has 2 locations that i can think of serve warm rolls with a nice oil mix on the side. im sure you pay for it somewhere in the meal but to show a charge for rolls and butter "no thanks"

Biggd · 09-29-2024, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sky's

i think its very "tacky" to be charged for warm rolls and butter or olive oil. Lui Luis which has 2 locations that i can think of serve warm rolls with a nice oil mix on the side. im sure you pay for it somewhere in the meal but to show a charge for rolls and butter "no thanks"

Esp in an Italian restaurant, bread is part of the meal! I personally hate ala cart type restaurants, where everything has a separate charge. It just throws up a big red flag, IMOP.

rick35 · 09-29-2024, 08:57 PM

Every Italian restaurant I've ever been to has served bread as part of the meal. But I get that there is probably a lot of waste. My daughter used to work at Bertucci's in Nashua and she said they threw out a lot of their rolls. While paying separately for bread would reduce waste it still would rub me the wrong way. Bertucci's is gone and has been replaced by a Mexican restaurant. I think they had bigger problems than roll waste.

KPW · 09-30-2024, 07:58 PM

This place has been going strong for a long time. There are so many more good reviews than bad. It is hard to have a no chidren zone. These guys are awesome! You spend $$$ on an expensive drink and complain about the cost of bread.

thinkxingu · 09-30-2024, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KPW

This place has been going strong for a long time. There are so many more good reviews than bad. It is hard to have a no chidren zone. These guys are awesome! You spend $$$ on an expensive drink and complain about the cost of bread.

The taphouse is a new venue for them.

Some reviews mention the noise and food quality.

Agreed, but I'd like to know if it's a "thing," especially if the layout amplifies noise, tightness, etc.

What does spending money on one thing have to do with common expectations?

I get that you like the place, but these are reasonable issues to have with a restaurant...especially one that's charging high(er) prices.

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8gv · 10-01-2024, 06:37 AM

Let's all take a moment, maybe just a brief moment, to count our blessings.

There are many people both here and elsewhere in the world who would love the opportunity to have the safety and means to enjoy a meal, or even just some bread, at any of these restaurants.

No matter how displeased we might occasionally find ourselves, we still have it mighty good.

Biggd · 10-01-2024, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KPW

This place has been going strong for a long time. There are so many more good reviews than bad. It is hard to have a no chidren zone. These guys are awesome! You spend $$$ on an expensive drink and complain about the cost of bread.

First impressions are important. I express my grievances by not returning
I love Gusto's Cafe, but I won't be returning to the Tap House any time soon.

Shreddy · 10-01-2024, 09:52 AM

Here's another positive review for Gusto and the taphouse. My wife and I went several times this summer and each time was very busy and the staff was quick and efficient. Both the food and the drinks were excellent. We can't say enough good things about the orecchiette! Pricey? Sure, but you get what you pay for.

Personally, there are enough options around if you purely want peace and quiet while eating out but the the volume they're bringing in speaks volumes to the product they're putting out. It might not be for everyone but it's working for a lot of people. Nick and Elena are insanely personable and know the vast majority of people that walk through their doors by first name. They've been building this brand over the years and bigger than ever this year with the Taphouse while doing it with a newborn as well.

It's not for everyone and all too frequently people only come to post negative reviews so I appreciate seeing some of them because it incentivized me to post a deserving positive review when I may not have otherwise. Go check them out and get the orecchiette if you haven't. You won't regret it!

Mr. V · 10-01-2024, 01:43 PM

The lakes region has limited population, a seasonal economy, and is rural.

As a result you have very limited dining options: this is irksome because a lot of the residents are well-heeled and previously lived and / or worked in or near major metro areas with myriad dining choices.

The lakes in NH are pretty, but there's a price to pay for living there, i.e limited choices...and not just as pertains to dining.

Biggd · 10-02-2024, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

The lakes region has limited population, a seasonal economy, and is rural.

As a result you have very limited dining options: this is irksome because a lot of the residents are well-heeled and previously lived and / or worked in or near major metro areas with myriad dining choices.

The lakes in NH are pretty, but there's a price to pay for living there, i.e limited choices...and not just as pertains to dining.

In my honest opinion, less is more!

Mr. V · 10-04-2024, 01:43 PM

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I my honest opinion, less is more!

Sure, and obviously many others feel the same way.

I am only pointing out that it is "human nature" to complain that things today aren't the same as they once were, even if you once were in a city.

wadden · 11-10-2024, 10:41 AM

Agree 100% with Shreddy!

mhtranger · 11-11-2024, 06:48 PM

Wife and I went last weekend and I have to agree with others. Services was spectacular. Food delivered quickly for a Friday night. When asked if we wanted the bread I think it needs to be divulged that it was $10. Wife ordered the chicken pizzaiola and it was delicious and very large portion, I on the other hand ordered the spaghetti and meatballs very small portion and more money than my wife’s dinner.
Not sure if we will be back for dinner but sure to be back for the beer and atmosphere under the gazebo on warmer days.

Billy Bob · 11-12-2024, 01:56 PM

Been twice , the service is spectacular. Nice wine and of course beer choices.
The food was very nice . The problem with going on a regular basis is the very limited menu, I get they want to do just a few items but do them very well but that’s heavy food and you need more selection to go their all the time. Charging for the bread is something I had never seen before. Looking for more choices

09-28-2024, 09:42 PM	#2
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 65 Thanked 288 Times in 204 Posts	I had the bolognese and found it mediocre . No sauce. My other two friends found their meals average. the pizza was very good. Lago has much better bolognese. The menu was very limited __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-01-2024, 09:52 AM	#10
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 519 Thanks: 185 Thanked 229 Times in 120 Posts	Positive Review Here's another positive review for Gusto and the taphouse. My wife and I went several times this summer and each time was very busy and the staff was quick and efficient. Both the food and the drinks were excellent. We can't say enough good things about the orecchiette! Pricey? Sure, but you get what you pay for. Personally, there are enough options around if you purely want peace and quiet while eating out but the the volume they're bringing in speaks volumes to the product they're putting out. It might not be for everyone but it's working for a lot of people. Nick and Elena are insanely personable and know the vast majority of people that walk through their doors by first name. They've been building this brand over the years and bigger than ever this year with the Taphouse while doing it with a newborn as well. It's not for everyone and all too frequently people only come to post negative reviews so I appreciate seeing some of them because it incentivized me to post a deserving positive review when I may not have otherwise. Go check them out and get the orecchiette if you haven't. You won't regret it! __________________

10-01-2024, 01:43 PM	#11
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,475 Thanks: 68 Thanked 265 Times in 182 Posts	The lakes region has limited population, a seasonal economy, and is rural. As a result you have very limited dining options: this is irksome because a lot of the residents are well-heeled and previously lived and / or worked in or near major metro areas with myriad dining choices. The lakes in NH are pretty, but there's a price to pay for living there, i.e limited choices...and not just as pertains to dining. __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

11-10-2024, 10:41 AM	#14
wadden Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 79 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	Gusto Agree 100% with Shreddy!

11-12-2024, 01:56 PM	#16
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 325 Thanks: 131 Thanked 169 Times in 102 Posts	Great service Been twice , the service is spectacular. Nice wine and of course beer choices. The food was very nice . The problem with going on a regular basis is the very limited menu, I get they want to do just a few items but do them very well but that’s heavy food and you need more selection to go their all the time. Charging for the bread is something I had never seen before. Looking for more choices

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09-29-2024, 09:15 AM	#3
sky's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 295 Thanks: 78 Thanked 85 Times in 59 Posts	i think its very "tacky" to be charged for warm rolls and butter or olive oil. Lui Luis which has 2 locations that i can think of serve warm rolls with a nice oil mix on the side. im sure you pay for it somewhere in the meal but to show a charge for rolls and butter "no thanks"

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09-29-2024, 08:57 PM	#5
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Every Italian restaurant I've ever been to has served bread as part of the meal. But I get that there is probably a lot of waste. My daughter used to work at Bertucci's in Nashua and she said they threw out a lot of their rolls. While paying separately for bread would reduce waste it still would rub me the wrong way. Bertucci's is gone and has been replaced by a Mexican restaurant. I think they had bigger problems than roll waste.

09-30-2024, 07:58 PM	#6
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 400 Thanks: 739 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	This place has been going strong for a long time. There are so many more good reviews than bad. It is hard to have a no chidren zone. These guys are awesome! You spend $$$ on an expensive drink and complain about the cost of bread.

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10-01-2024, 06:37 AM	#8
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,193 Thanks: 63 Thanked 764 Times in 497 Posts	Let's all take a moment, maybe just a brief moment, to count our blessings. There are many people both here and elsewhere in the world who would love the opportunity to have the safety and means to enjoy a meal, or even just some bread, at any of these restaurants. No matter how displeased we might occasionally find ourselves, we still have it mighty good.

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11-11-2024, 06:48 PM	#15
mhtranger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 130 Thanks: 327 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	Wife and I went last weekend and I have to agree with others. Services was spectacular. Food delivered quickly for a Friday night. When asked if we wanted the bread I think it needs to be divulged that it was $10. Wife ordered the chicken pizzaiola and it was delicious and very large portion, I on the other hand ordered the spaghetti and meatballs very small portion and more money than my wife’s dinner. Not sure if we will be back for dinner but sure to be back for the beer and atmosphere under the gazebo on warmer days.