Bar Gusto
Bowen Hills
Bar Gusto brings a traditional taste of the Italian Riviera to the base of the Rydges Hotel in Bowen Hills, overlooking the Brisbane Showgrounds.
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The casual open plan restaurant and bar features an al fresco terrace with bright orange umbrellas and a giant fairy-lit fig tree, whilst inside a giant Italian pizza oven and display of Italian herbs, sauces and condiments takes pride of place near the bar.
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On the food menu is a selection of antipasti, including bruschetta, gamberoni, potato crochette and crab; and arancini pesto; as well as the signature Gusto grazing board for 2-3 people.
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Delicious pizzas include classic margherita, carbonara pecorina, diavola and crab meat gamberoni, while pastas include signature black squid linguine, ravioli alla carbonara and fettuccine al ragu. There's also a coupld of kids meals (mini margherita pizza or spaghetti bolognese) including soft drink and ice-cream.
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On the cocktail list are the likes of wild rose spritz, dolce colada and watermelon punch while the wine list features a mix of Italian, Australian and NZ wines, prosecco and champagne.
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Need to know - There is a limited amount of metered onstreet parking along Gregory Terrace and nearby streets.