GUSTO - Wine Bar & Restaurant

You're walking through Goswell Road, past the brutalist blocks of the Barbican estate, when you spot Gusto tucked in with the neighbourhood's mix of offices and flats. Inside, it's got that relaxed Italian energy—no fussy tablecloths or stuffy service. The menu leans into proper Italian cooking: the kind of place where they care about sourcing and technique without making a theatre of it. The wine bar side is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick; they've clearly thought about pairing their food with stuff that's interesting rather than obvious. It's become a real local favourite for the Barbican crowd and City workers wanting something that feels intentional.