Giusto - Newport

The restaurant can get quite loud and cramped, especially in the middle, which can be frustrating when you’re surrounded by staff chatting and laughing. Sometimes the bar is too noisy, but as they quiet down, you’re left with the chatter from the staff. I'm not sure which is worse. There’s only one private area, and it’s reserved for larger parties, which isn’t ideal. I do recommend coming here because the food is hard to find elsewhere, but just adjust your expectations for the atmosphere—it doesn't quite match the quality of the cuisine. Summer might be the best time to visit, when there’s more outdoor seating available.

Giusto offers a truly memorable experience. The service is outstanding. The menu primarily features a tasting menu and tapas. We sampled all the starters, and by the time we finished, I was too full for an entree, but we all shared bites of each other's dishes. My favorites were the oysters, the seasonal Caesar salad made with Brussels sprouts, and the Scotch meatball. Keep in mind, this isn’t a spot for picky eaters who aren’t open to trying new and unique flavors! We are definitely looking forward to returning in the summer when the windows are open.

We had a fantastic experience at Giusto. The oysters and tuna were delightful, and the seasonal pasta dishes were exceptional. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially with our one-year-old. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Overall amazing experience visiting Newport for the first time as a Los Angeles native (with high expectations) and I was not disappointed! Fresh, delicious food and great hospitality.Street corn ravioli: portioned perfectly since they're very rich in flavor, loved the Calabrian chili sauce as it balanced the sweetness of the corn.Squid ink calamari: like any great calamari, it was crispy on the outside and soft inside no overcooked rubbery texture. The squid ink does very little to change the flavor of the calamari, don't be intimated to try it!Ricotta frittelle: A warm, fluffy ball of awesomeness. Don't skip on this one.Caesar salad: LOVED the acidity of the dressing and addition of cooked Brussel sprouts. My only gripe was that the portion was too small to share, we were fighting over the last few bites.Millefoglie: Puff pastry layered with pistachio custard and orange marmalade. Perfect for those who want a dessert on the tart side. It was even better with a scoop of ice cream on the side. Ambiance: Upscale but not pretentious I appreciated the elevated and contemporary design, stepping away from the typical pub/tavern vibe Newport seems to be known for. Would recommend for any occasion: date night, GNO, or family dinner.

Maybe I ordered the wrong things, but didn't LOVE anything, the food was good to decent but definitely not mind blowing to any extent.I would say the serving sizes are a little small compared to the price you are being charged (I know this is a higher end spot, but still)The drinks were decent, nothing to rave about. I think the experience was certainly very good, loved the open kitchen concept and the atmosphere was lively for a off season Thursday night.A good not great spot.