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il Gusto Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Shop 3/19-21 Gerrale St, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Shop 3/19-21 Gerrale St, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

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+61 2 9527 1942
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About il Gusto Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Crispy thin-crust pizzas, heaping bowls of pasta, and zero corkage fees make this buzzing Gerrale Street room a Cronulla staple. Regulars pack the tables for shared feasts of linguine lemone tossed with prawns, garlic, and chilli, alongside plates of pollo avocado. Bring your own favourite wine—the staff supply the glasses without a fee—and expect loud, lively family warmth. Mid-week evenings draw crowds for Monday and Tuesday pizza and pasta specials.

  • Fee-Free BYO Dining: Guests can bring their own wine and alcohol with no corkage charges, with wine glasses provided at the table.
  • Weekday Special Nights: Monday and Tuesday evenings feature dedicated pasta and pizza deals that draw lively local crowds.
  • Hearty Homestyle Classics: Generous portions built for sharing, spanning crisp thin pizzas to garlic-and-chilli prawn linguine lemone.
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Reasons to Choose il Gusto Italian Restaurant

Why locals choose il Gusto for homestyle dining, free BYO corkage, and vibrant weeknight meals

  • Authentic Homestyle Cooking

    Traditional, homemade-style Italian pizzas and pasta dishes prepared with crisp crusts and fresh toppings.

    The base was crispy, the toppings were fresh, and the whole thing had that proper Italian vibe without even trying.

    Luke Luong

  • Hearty Portions for Sharing

    Generous portions across pizzas, pastas, and mains crafted to ensure tables can comfortably feast and share.

    Large portion of food for sharing.

    Chloe Chan

  • Zero-Corkage BYO Policy

    Unlicensed policy that welcomes outside alcohol with complimentary wine glasses and zero corkage fees.

    Suggest bringing your own wine as they provide wine glasses without charging corkage fee.

    Chloe Chan

  • Cost-Effective BYO Dining

    BYO flexibility allows patrons to manage evening dining costs while enjoying authentic Italian fare.

    No liquour licence, so byo is necessary making for a reasonable nights dinner experience.

    Colin Wilkins

  • Mid-Week Deal Gatherings

    Dedicated Monday and Tuesday discounted pasta and pizza nights attract groups and teams for casual weeknight gatherings.

    Our touch footy team are regulars here and I have a mate who has to be "Gluten Free" who eats here every week. Monday and Tuesday are 1/2 price nights

    Grandad Charlie

  • Lively Community Atmosphere

    A lively, cheerful room filled with regular patrons and friends enjoying midweek specials together.

    noisy with a crowd of cheerful patrons

    Gregory Long

Generous, homestyle Italian mains and pastas praised by local regulars

  • Pollo Avocado

    We each had Pollo Avocado, a brilliant chicken dish.

    Gregory Long

  • Linguine Lemone

    The pasta had a generous serving of perfectly cooked prawns and the flavours of lemon, garlic, chilli and prawn were amazing. So delicious. One of the best pastas we have ever eaten.

    Paulina Fusitu'a

  • Fettucini Marinara

    fettucini marinara with a dash of chilli and parmesan excellent but large.

    Barry Shepherd

  • Risotto Pescatore

    I highly recommend their Risotto Pescatore!

    Emily Lakis

Beyond the menu

Attentive service touches that elevate a casual Italian dinner in Cronulla

  • Complimentary Glassware for BYO

    Guests can bring their preferred wine or drinks with glassware provided and zero corkage charged.

  • Direct Chef and Owner Hospitality

    Diners are regularly welcomed and personally served by the chef and owner family.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Crust Option

    A dedicated gluten-free crust option prepared to satisfy guests with specific dietary preferences.

  • Flexible Seating on Busy Promo Nights

    Host accommodates unbooked diners even during peak, fully reserved special discount evenings.

Before you head over

Practical advice on BYO drinks, booking weekday deals, and planning for the dining room vibe.

  • Pack Your Own Wine and Drinks

    Because the restaurant is not licensed, guests should bring their own wine and alcohol. Glasses are provided at your table with zero corkage fees charged.

  • Reserve Ahead for Early-Week Specials

    Monday and Tuesday feature popular pizza and pasta deals that regularly draw full houses. Make a reservation in advance or expect packed dining rooms and potentially slower service.

  • Plan Around the Lively Peak-Hour Buzz

    The lively crowd and concrete dining room can get very loud at peak capacity. For an intimate dinner or a quieter setting, consider arriving earlier or choosing home delivery via Menulog.

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