La filosofia della nostra cucina si basa da sempre sulla valorizzazione del territorio attraverso un’attenta selezione degli ingredienti nel rispetto della stagionalità. 

Questi valori non sono mai andati perduti nel tempo:
in cucina mamma Sabrina, la Chef, insieme ai suoi collaboratori, sono continuamente alla ricerca delle migliori materie prime e collaborano quotidianamente con i piccoli produttori valdostani per dare vita a piatti che incontrino la sensibilità del cliente attento ai sapori locali.

In sala, Beatrice, che l'anno scorsa si è aggiudicata il titolo di Miglior Sommelier Valle d'Aosta 2019, è sempre pronta a consigliarvi il vino migliore da abbinare alle vostre portate. 

Senza dimenticarci poi di Mauro, padrone di casa attento e premuroso che ancora oggi, dopo 45 anni di attività, porta avanti con gioia il suo lavoro. 

Dopo un’avventura durata più di 10 Anni, Andrea Caracciolo decide di chiudere la sua precedente attività “Antica Osteria da Andrea” per iniziarne una nuova chiamata “Acqua Salata – Beach & Restaurant” nell’estate 2021.

L’attività si divide in due parti. Il ristorante, sotto la supervisione di Andrea e Serena, è aperto tutto l’anno.

Il nostro punto di forza è la cucina tradizionale di pesce rivisitata, proponendo un connubio perfetto tra tradizione e novità.

L’altra componente importante di Acqua Salata, è lo stabilimento balneare, dove poter rilassarsi sotto un ombrellone e coccolarsi con il nostro bar esterno, dove è possibile fare colazioni e aperitivi di ogni tipo

Our Mission
“When I think about creating authentic Italian cuisine, the words that come to mind are "homemade, seasonal, and traditional." My family, upbringing, and where I was born and raised have greatly inspired my culinary style. My town of origin, Monte di Procida (a small coastal town in Naples) has always been synonymous with the natural culinary resources that the land and sea have to offer. The freshness and genuineness of the ingredients, the smells and tastes of homemade dishes made from recipes that have been handed down for generations; all of which enforced my family’s belief that good food is created from simple, healthy ingredients and done so with passion, love, and hard work. I continue to hold that belief to this day. My restaurant, Gusto, demonstrates all of these qualities in our traditional and authentic Italian cuisine while adding the innovation and avant-garde of today's Italy. At Gusto, all of our ingredients are thoughtfully selected and imported from Italy, using only the best quality ingredients available. All of our pasta, bread, mozzarella, and stracciatella are made in-house following traditional Italian recipes, with the ingredients we import from Italy. We also use seasonal organic produce in our dishes. The menu is characteristic of Italy; the separate courses, the portion sizes, and the combination of the ingredients. The menu is changed every 2 months to offer our guests fresh, seasonal dishes.”
Chef Andrea Esposito

What does Gusto mean?
In Italian, the word for ‘taste’ is ‘gusto’. We chose this name because Gusto Ristorante Italiano BYOB can be seen as "A Taste of Italy," offering the true taste of the foods, desserts, and beverages that can be found in Italy today, with their quality ingredients and authenticity.

What do you mean by ‘authentic Italian’?
In the USA, there is a big misconception about the Italian cuisine. What is referred to as “Italian” food in the USA is actually Italian- American. The Italian-American cuisine, although inspired by true Italian cuisine, is much different in comparison and it is not what is made or served in any part of Italy. It’s what has evolved from the recipes of the Italians who immigrated to the USA in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Gusto’s menu is designed to allow you to experience Italy’s true cuisine without having to make the trip; we want you to feel like you are enjoying a meal in Italy every time you dine with us. Every dish we serve replicates the authentic taste of traditional recipes from Italy.

What makes the ingredients you use ‘quality ingredients’?
All the ingredients are thoughtfully selected and imported from Italy; only the best of the Italian market. All these items are grown, produced, and packaged in Italy and are not identical to the items sold on the American market under the same name. All of them are DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta/ Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta). What cannot be imported, we make in-house every morning using the ingredients we import from Italy. This includes our entire selection of pasta which is cooked to order al dente, as well as our bread, meatballs, mozzarella, and stracciatella following Italian recipes for an authentic and traditional taste.
Our seafood selection and organic vegetables are always fresh and seasonal. In order to guarantee this, we change the menu every two months utilizing only what the current season offers, following Italian recipes consistent with the Italian holidays and traditions.

Can you explain your menu structure and portion sizes?
The menu is designed to offer an authentic Italian experience even in following the Italian meal structure which is an antipasto (appetizer) as starter, a primo piatto (first course) of pasta, a secondo piatto (second course) of protein, and a contorno (side dish). For each course, we serve the same portion sizes as you would be served in homes and restaurants throughout Italy. The portion size of each dish is very exact. This is because it follows the idea that you will have multiple courses, allowing you to enjoy your entire meal.