Basic Information

Address

17 Lodge Rd, Nassarawa, Kano 700282, Kano

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Family-friendly establishment appealing to diverse groups including families with children, university students, tourist groups, and business professionals. The atmosphere caters to both casual diners and those seeking romantic or upmarket experiences. Popular for solo dining as well as group gatherings and special occasions like kids' birthdays.

About This Restaurant

Gusto Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Kano, offering a diverse culinary experience in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. With a 4.5-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, this restaurant features multiple dining areas including a beautiful sit-out lounge, fireplace, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu caters to various dietary preferences with Halal, vegan, and vegetarian options available. Known for its excellent food quality, generous portions, and extensive beverage selection including great cocktails, beer, and wine, Gusto provides an upmarket dining experience that appeals to both locals and expats.

Hours & Schedule

Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and are required for certain times, indicating popular peak periods. The restaurant offers late-night food service for evening visitors. Live music and sports events may draw larger crowds during specific events. The cozy atmosphere with fireplace makes it particularly appealing during cooler evenings.

Specialties & Services

Comprehensive dining options from breakfast through late-night food, featuring all-you-can-eat selections, small plates, and quick bites. Specializes in Halal food with vegan and vegetarian options. Offers extensive beverage program including great cocktails, beer selection, wine list, coffee, and tea. Additional services include catering, private dining room, no-contact delivery, drive-through, and dine-in with table service. Live music and sports viewing available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Ample parking available with free parking lot and free street parking options. Plenty of parking spaces ensure convenient access for diners. Wheelchair-accessible car park provided for customers with mobility needs.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient transaction processing. Multiple payment options cater to both local and international visitors.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. The establishment offers multiple service options including no-contact delivery for those with mobility concerns. Free parking lot and street parking available with plenty of parking spaces.

Service options

Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Dine-in

Highlights

Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Live music, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Historic, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the excellent food quality, generous portions, and amazing mocktails and beverages. The beautiful sit-out lounge, atmosphere, and ambiance are frequently highlighted as positive features. Some reviewers note mosquito issues in outdoor areas. Many express surprise at finding such a sophisticated dining establishment in Kano, comparing it favorably to similar venues in Lagos and Abuja. The restaurant receives high marks for its positive impact on Kano's dining scene.

Customer Reviews

"Gusto Kano is a fantastic restaurant with a beautiful sit-out lounge. The food was excellent, with generous portions, and the mocktails were absolutely amazing. The only downside was the mosquitoes outside, so hopefully the management can address that. Other than that, I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and ambiance."

"Dear afeez, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Gusto Group. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for your support."

"I never expected this cool place in Kano ...In Lagos there are many such joints, even in Abuja. I had been to Kano in 2013, then 2019. This time I can see lots of positive changes including cool restaurant where locals as well as expats are …"

"Dear Kunal, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your positive review and it was great to have you as a customer. We look forward to serving you again soon. … More"

"Great food. Im not getting an accurate name to the following dishes, but the pineapple rice mix and shredded beer with fries were awesome! As for the atmosphere, I think this is the most hyped place to be in Kano. It was mostly empty by the time i visited, but I started strolling in after 6:30pm"

"Dear Abdallah, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your positive review and it was great to have you as a customer. We look forward to serving you again soon. … More"