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Gustoso Restaurant

4.5 143 reviews 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 176 12th Ave, Newark, NJ 07107, United States

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Gustoso Restaurant, located in Newark, NJ, is a Dominican culinary gem that has garnered praise from its dedicated clientele. Customers rave about the authentic flavors and generous portions that make every visit memorable. Moises Nova highlights both the cleanliness and exemplary service, setting a perfect stage for a satisfying meal. Christine Pacheco, who visited with her family, describes their experience as nothing short of incredible, relishing the moro de gandules with pernil and noting that the servings are more than ample for sharing.

Cozy ambiance and warm hospitality further enhance the dining experience. Mia Rogers echoes the sentiment, appreciating the friendly atmosphere on a chilly day. Lawrence Butler confirms the authenticity of the cuisine, with each dish consistently delivering on flavor, while Johanny Reyes invites everyone to explore this local treasure, emphasizing the delightful food and service despite the area's doubts. Overall, Gustoso Restaurant is highly recommended for anyone seeking a true taste of Dominican culture in Newark. Its reasonable prices and quick service further ensure that you'll want to return for more delectable dishes.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Gustoso Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Gustoso Restaurant

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Review highlights

Based on 143 reviews

Gustoso Restaurant in Newark is widely praised for its authentic Dominican cuisine, generous portion sizes, and welcoming atmosphere. Patrons frequently highlight the delicious flavors and variety of traditional dishes that cater well to families. The restaurant is noted for its friendly and attentive service, creating a cozy and inviting environment. Reviewers appreciate the clean and comfortable setting, along with reasonable prices and quick service. While some mention the unassuming location, the overall consensus emphasizes Gustoso as a must-visit spot for quality Dominican food in the area, often praised for delivering a genuine local experience that keeps customers returning.

Moises Nova
Jul 05, 2025

Food and service was very good also everything was clean

Christine Pacheco
Jun 28, 2025

I was on the hunt for new food spots and stumbled across this gem. I went with my family, and let me just say—the food was incredible! I had the moro de gandules with beans and pernil, and the portion was so generous that one plate could easily feed two. My kids shared white rice and beans with beef stew (bistec), and they absolutely loved it. Both women working there were super kind and welcoming—true hospitality vibes all around. 10/10 experience. I’ll definitely be coming back . The prices are more than fair, especially considering how much food you get.

Mia Rogers
Jun 16, 2025

IT was nice and cozy on this cold day and the people were very friendly

Lawrence Butler
Jun 04, 2025

Been here about 4 times with different foods every time. My girlfriend is Dominican and tells me that this is authentic Dominican food. Everything is delicious, I do plan to continue to come! Reasonable prices, quick service! Definitely a must try around the Newark Area!

Johanny Reyes
May 15, 2025

Talking a local Dominican experience in the heart of Newark..New Jersey! Simply needs to come and experience for yourself...delicious food and awesome service in spite of the place location which can be doubting.

Erik Abreu-Suarez
Apr 25, 2025

First time there yesterday , Rice was fresh , Chicken was really good , flavor wise and it was a good size aesthetically, not these huge chicken legs that other places have . Im a very picky eater and the reviews dont lie they got good food

L James
Apr 21, 2025

The pollo guisado (stewed chicken) and yucca were wonderful - very well seasoned! And the prices are very fair.

Donald Snead
Mar 21, 2025

Love the food. Excuse the picture looked to good and smelt delicious. First time customer.

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Quick info

Address
176 12th Ave, Newark, NJ 07107, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Dominican restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday (Today) 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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