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About Us

Born in Cheshire in 2005, we've grown to seven beautiful restaurants across the UK with more than 200 team members, many of whom have been here since day one.

From city centres to typical English villages, Gusto Italian is all about celebrating life's little moments.

The Foundations

Our Pillars

Our Food

Our Food

We source the finest Italian ingredients and our dishes taste all the better for it. Freshly-made dishes, prepared by our chefs in-house.

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Our Restaurants

Our Restaurants

From the glow of our iconic Olive Trees, to cosy bar spaces where you can really settle in. Feel at home in your local Gusto.

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Our People

Our People

Experts on food and truly passionate about hospitality, our team members make Gusto.

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The Journey

2005

The Beginning

Gusto Italian was founded in 2005 by Jeremy Roberts and the late Tim Bacon, from Living Ventures Group.

2007

First Openings

The first Gusto Italian restaurants opened, with a vision to bring our love of Italy to the UK.

2016

Growing the Collection

Our mission to bring the Gusto experience across the UK. We opened our Manchester restaurant in 2014 followed by Birmingham in 2016.

2022

New Developments

We continued to grow the Gusto Italian brand, ensuring delicious food and incredible hospitality was at the heart of everything we do. Our first restaurant in south England opened in Oxford in 2022.

2025

A Brand-New Chapter

Acquired by Cherry Equity Partners in 2025, we continue to do what we’ve done since day one: share our passion and knowledge of delicious Italian cuisine.

More Than A Meal

An invitation to slow down, savor the moment, and experience the warmth of true Italian hospitality.

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