Gusto Organics

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519 Sixth Ave., New York, NY 10011 40.73702 -73.997111
nr. 14th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Juice/Smoothie, Health Food, Latin American, Soup & Sandwich, South American
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Official Website

gustorganics.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 8am-midnight, Fri-Sat, 8am-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at 14th St.; A, C, E at 14th St.; L at Eighth Ave.

Prices

$12-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Delivery
Lunch
Take-Out
Online Ordering

Alcohol

BYOB

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 23rd St.; Third Ave. to Hudson St.

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Profile

It’s not easy being green, but Argentinean owner Alberto Gonzalez has managed to make his stylish chain concept into New York’s first USDA-certified organic restaurant. Not to be confused with the sleek Italian Gusto on Greenwich Avenue, this cafeteria-by-day and bistro by night evokes a South American eco-lodge. Wood for the rough-hewn tables was recovered from defunct barns, and leather-encased lights (made from “cows that were already dead”) hang in coconut formations from the sky-lit ceiling. Gusto also uses wind-power; the soy ink–printed menu is made with recycled paper (as is the TP), and takeout utensils are forged out of corn. Robust south-of-the-border-inspired dishes hold up to the contemplative surroundings. Steak sandwiches emphasize smoky filet mignon; thin-crust pizzas bubble with mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce; and fresh-baked breads range from plump empanadas to alfajores, flaky biscuits smeared with dulce de leche. Candles and ambient music ease the transition into a cozy restaurant come sundown. — AnneLise Sorensen

BYOB Organic

Customers are encouraged to BYOB, but it must be organic.

Recommended Dishes

Buenos Aires steak, $25; Porteño steak sandwich, $14.95; grilled margarita pizza, $5.95; fugazzeta empanada, $3.95

7.0

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

75%	Would you go back?
50%	Would you take a date?
25%	Would you take kids?
50%	Would you go on business?
25%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.5
Service:	6.5
Décor:	6.8
Value:	6.5

Gusto Organics

Great to have an ALL organic eatery

Dominicanfoodlover from 10036 | Posted on 8/28/09

Overall Rating: 107 (Recommended)


Food:	7
Service:	7

Décor:	9

Value:	7

I had dinner with my best friend & our moms last Saturday night & we were pleasantly surprised to order cocktails made with organic liquor. They were probably too light on the alcohol for most drinkers, but we're total lightweights, so we enjoyed the fruitiness. The stuffing in the meat empanada was strangely sweet. 2 orders of fillet mignon (1 incorrectly arrived as the strip steak which was not chewable as ordered well done, but it was corrected) were good, my rare strip steak was difficult to chew but I should have expected that, the flavor was fine. The beef stew, again, was a bit sweet. The sides, mash potatoes, very creamy and sweet was quite delicious, the broccoli & spinach were good. Desserts, the flan, the tortita and alfajores were delicious. The service is still shaky (they forgot our salads) but it's awesome to have an all organic place to eat & drink, it's a good start!

Gusto Organics

nice but not great

fiets from 11222 | Posted on 7/12/09

Overall Rating: 107 (Recommended)


Food:	6
Service:	9

Décor:	7

Value:	4

The fresh fruit drinks were yummy. Our meal included two salads, containing lovley fresh arugala. The balsamic and the lemon dressings were delicious. The cheese was pre-grated, hard and bland. While the tofu they've chosen is excellent, it was grilled plain; marinading it would have been nice. The decor is simple, though well done. The wait staff was nice and attentive. The experience was good, though the food and portions weren't inspiring, particularly at this price point. They have a liquor license now.

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