Caffe Buon Gusto – Italian
This charming Italian haunt captures the spirit of a bustling Roman bistro, where the clinking of wine glasses harmonizes with the aroma of garlic-infused olive oil and toasted focaccia. Hand-stretched pastas and tender, herb-roasted meats arrive at linen-topped tables, offering a masterclass in simple, soulful flavors that transport the palate straight to the heart of the Mediterranean. It is a place where time slows down, encouraging long, laughter-filled evenings fueled by robust red wines and the comforting embrace of authentic hospitality.
236 East 77th Street, NY 10075 +1-212-535-6884 https://www.caffebuongusto.nycRating: 4.3/5 (686 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, kosher, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its warm hospitality and exceptional service, guests consistently praise the attentive staff and welcoming owner who make dining here a special experience. Reviewers rave about the homemade pastas, with standout mentions for the Mediterranean salad, mussels, linguine with clams, and a delicious tiramisu. While some diners note the space can feel tight and prices run high, the cozy, elegant atmosphere and high-quality food—often described as the best Italian in the neighborhood—keep customers planning their next visit.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Stracciatella Soup - $10.95: spinach, egg drop, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tortellini in Brodo Soup - $10.95: homemade veal in chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics
- Seafood Soup - $16.95: shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels in Pomodoro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom - $13.95: over arugula in balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Mussels - $12.95: with marinara or Provencal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Prosciutto & Seasonal Fruits - $14.95: with shaved parmigiana & virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pan Seared Shrimp & Scallops - $18.95: over radicchio in aioli sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Crab Cakes - $16.95: in aioli sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Mista - $9.95: mixed greens & tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caesar - $11.45: Romaine, croutons & parmigiana cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Paleo
- Caesar w chicken - $16.9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chef's Salad - $17.95: romaine, chicken, salami, tomato, mozzarella & black olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Caprese - $14.95: sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Alla Arancia - $12.45: fresh oranges & fennel over argula Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beets & Goat Cheese - $12.95: topped with argula with balsamic olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Apples & Goat Cheese - $14.95: spinach & walnuts in orange dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Mayo-Clinic
- Pears & Gorgonzola - $14.95: with argula & roasted almonds, in honey mustard dressing
- Al Filetto - $19.95: angus steak w/mesclun & pecorino in citrus-truffle dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Mediterranea - $12.95: radicchio, endive, onions, tomato, cucumber, arugula & black olives in a citrus dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Capellini - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Linguini - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Farfalle - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rigatoni - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Penne - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Linguini - $34.95: with shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels in white or red sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Crab Meat Ravioli - $29.95: with shrimp, spinach and chopped tomatoes in cognac cream sauce
- Veal Tortellini Porcini - $28.95: stuffed with veal in a porcini mushroom and cream sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
- Black Linguine - $29.95: with calamari & radicchio in a spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Paglia e Fieno Shrimp - $29.95: homemade green & white linguini with shrimp, arugula in marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Paglia e Fieno Salmon - $29.95: homemade green & white linguini with fresh salmon in a tomato cream sauce
- Linguine & Vongole - $29.95: fresh clams in white wine & garlic or marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage - $31.95: with chopped tomatoes in garlic and white wine sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Linguine Shrimp - $31.95: with pancetta in carbonara cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli - $24.95: in tomato, artichoke and onion cream sauce
- Lobster - $42.95: over homemade Black Linguine with shrimp, calamari & scallops in spicy tomato sauce
- Eggplant Bolognese - $19.95
- Eggplant Rollantina - $18.95: stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella & mushrooms in tomato sauce
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $18.95: sauteed with mozzarella in tomato sauce
- Chicken (Any Style) - $25.95: Choose from: Paillard, Marsala, Francese, Piccata, Fra Diavolo, Porcini, Scarpariello, Sorrentina, Buon Gusto, Pizzaiola, Romana, Parmigiana
- Veal (Any Style) - $29.95: Choose from: Paillard, Marsala, Francese, Piccata, Fra Diavolo, Porcini, Scarpariello, Sorrentina, Buon Gusto, Pizzaiola, Romana, Parmigiana
- Salmon - $26.95: Choose style: Emiliano, Livornese, Romagnolo, Di Capri, Alla Piastra
- Branzino - $26.95: Choose style: Emiliano, Livornese, Romagnolo, Di Capri, Alla Piastra
- Filet of Sole - $27.95: Choose style: Emiliano, Livornese, Romagnolo, Di Capri, Alla Piastra
- Broccoli Rabe - $8.95
- Asparagus - $9.95
- Roasted Potatoes - $8.95
- Broccoli - $7.95
- Mixed Vegetables - $7.95
- Spinach - $7.95
- Calamari - $6.95
- Sausage - $7.95
- Chicken - $7.95
- Shrimp - $8.95
- Mozzarella - $4.95
- Goat Cheese - $4.95
- Broccoli - $7.95
- Spinach - $7.95
- Mushrooms - $4.95
- Chocolate Souffle - $8.95
- Chocolate Mousse - $8.95
- Chocolate Tartufo - $8.95
- Chocolate Almond Cake - $8.95
- Ricotta Cheese Cake - $8.95
- Key Lime Pie - $8.95
- Tiramisu - $8.95
- Apple Tart - $8.95
- Orange Sorbet - $8.95
- Lemon Sorbet - $8.95
- Chocolate Truffle - $8.95
- Orange Juice - $3.5
- Cranberry Juice - $3.5
- Apple Juice - $3.5
- Grapefruit - $3.5
- Lemonade - $3.5
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice - $3.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Caffe Buon Gusto
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Caffe Buon Gusto is operational, featuring an active website and reviews highlighting its current service and homemade Italian menu items.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Caffe Buon Gusto specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring Roman bistro-style dishes such as hand-stretched pastas, herb-roasted meats, and Mediterranean flavors.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.3/5 rating, guests celebrate the warm hospitality and homemade pastas, though some find the space tight and prices high.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- With a 4.3/5 rating, guests praise the warm hospitality and welcoming owner, though the elegant space can feel tight.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 44 dietary options including vegan and keto, alongside highlights like homemade pastas, seafood, and herb-roasted meats.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Caffe Buon Gusto, a charming Italian restaurant, currently holds an overall rating of 4.3/5 based on its customer feedback.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests describe the atmosphere as cozy and elegant with a charming Roman bistro vibe, although some note the space feels tight.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Caffe Buon Gusto has a website at https://www.caffebuongusto.nyc, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include homemade pastas, Mediterranean salad, mussels, linguine with clams, tiramisu, seafood soup, crab cakes, and pan-seared shrimp and scallops.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Caffe Buon Gusto has received a total of 686 reviews from diners who have shared their experiences at the restaurant.