Giusto - Newport

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.

The location was gorgeous. We did shared plates and thus got to experience so many amazing dishes and flavors. The wine recommendations by India were perfection. The decaf cappuccino with dessert was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend.

My friends and I had such a wonderful time at Giusto's this past weekend! Not only was every dish so thoughtfully prepared and delicious, but our server, Indya, was so fantastic. She made our night so fun and special. Thank you to all the staff for letting us stay long after we should have. I highly recommend!

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here tonight and ordered the tasting menu. Everything was superb. Kevin was our waiter and was an absolute pleasure. I don’t think we’ve ever had better service at any Newport restaurant. We were so impressed. It was a delightful experience.

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.