Gusto.it - Xabia

We must say that this is mine and Pat cash (Wimbledon singles champion) favorite Italian restaurant in Javea Spain (GUSTO.IT) We have both spent a lot of time i... read more We must say that this is mine and Pat cash (Wimbledon singles champion) favorite Italian restaurant in Javea Spain (GUSTO.IT) We have both spent a lot of time in Italy and this is about as close as it gets to the real deal , simply fantastic quality on every level using the highest quality products and made with love we would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Javea ,Franco is the Don! Roxy Prince of ROXY5000 THE BAND (so if you live in Javea or are visiting GO!

I hate to write this because the staff work really hard and the owner is lovely. Not sure if we ordered the wrong thing,it just didn't live up to expectations.... read more I hate to write this because the staff work really hard and the owner is lovely. Not sure if we ordered the wrong thing,it just didn't live up to expectations. We ordered the melanzane alla parmigiana and Focaccia for starter. The melanzane was like warm in the middle and bland the Focaccia was not Focaccia, it was garlic pizza, as you can see from the photo. We then had lasagne, spaghetti carbonara and a margarita pizza. Again, the lasagne was only like warm in the middle and bland. We sent this back to be reheated but it still wasn't very warm in the middle, may I suggest buying a food temp probe to check the temperature before sending it out. The pizza was nothing special I'm afraid, I've had much better. The carbonara was probably the best dish, although a very small portion for if an adult was having it. Not kids menu, so not sure if the just made the portion smaller for my daughter, but the price was the same. To be fair the them, they deducted the lasagne off the bill without having to ask. I really wanted to enjoy this place but I fortunately we left disappointed.

If you have a passion for Sardinia and its Sublime culinary tradition or you are curious to try this Italian regional cuisine we now have in town the perfect pl... read more If you have a passion for Sardinia and its Sublime culinary tradition or you are curious to try this Italian regional cuisine we now have in town the perfect place to visit. Last summer the famous Gusto.it changed ownership and the new owner Franco will conquer you with his simplicity, his open smile, his cordiality and most of all his delicious cuisine. The impressive rugged Mediterranean island called Sardegna in Italian, has a cuisine all its own and Franco will be delighted to cook for you. When I last visited I loved Malloreddus alla campidanese that I wanted to repeat my order. Malloreddus is a delicious regional pasta that comes tossed in a slow-cooked ragu of pork sausages, tomatoes, and a heap of grated pecorino sardo. We also tried Bottarga which is dried mullet fish roe grated over spaghetti. This is a delicacy throughout the Mediterranean, a precious and refined product that is not easy to find in a restaurant and is a signature dish in Sardinia. For dessert I truly recommend to try Seadas, a giant deep-fried semolina dumpling filled with fresh sour pecorino cheese and lemon zest, traditionally topped with honey. Pure delicacies that you can’t find anywhere in the area and will leave your taste buds craving for more in the very next few days after your visit. Franco also offers pizza and the most traditional dishes and desserts that made Italian food famous all over the world but for me the Sardinian dishes are an absolute must-try.

Great pizza, thin crust pizza, crispy and tasty just the way I like it and I am quite picky (I chose the gluten free dough). I also liked vitello tonnato and ti... read more Great pizza, thin crust pizza, crispy and tasty just the way I like it and I am quite picky (I chose the gluten free dough). I also liked vitello tonnato and tiramisù. Authentic Italian food.

Awful pizza worst I’ve eaten burnt edge, no thickness to dough and dry. Still charged full amount despite not eating it. Avoid. No wonder it was empty. read more Awful pizza worst I’ve eaten burnt edge, no thickness to dough and dry. Still charged full amount despite not eating it. Avoid. No wonder it was empty.