Reviews for Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Waltham in Waltham, MA

Discovered Gustazo by accident and was very impressed. Although the store front looks old, our outdoor table was great with... nicely decorated surroundings. Drinks were excellent, and food were tasty. Definitely thumbs up for the small plates: we triedmany of them and all tasted great! Free parking in the back parking lot was a plus too. Read more

My server was really really accommodating and the sweetest. I sat at the bar, and enjoyed my time there a lot. The food was a... little salty but delicious nonetheless. Read more

Wow, where do I even begin? The vibe, the food, the drinks, the service – unmatchable. Literally the only complaint I have is... that I was upset I got full so fast because I could have tried everything on the menu. The restaurant looks small from theoutside but when you enter, you realize the place is huge. Not only was I looking for good Cuban food, but I was looking for aplace with a sexy atmosphere and options for both indoor and outdoor dining. As one of the very few authentic Cuban restaurantsin the Boston area, Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Waltham, MA didn’t disappoint. They offer Cuban food choices includingvegetarian small plates, small plates with meat, small plates from the sea, and large plates. Read more

Great food and atmosphere. Our main server seemed to also be tending bar. As such, he was slow checking in us. The expediters... brining out our small plates were very quick and efficient. They nicely ordered how our dishes were brought out and spaced themso we could enjoy each dish fully. This was my second visit and my husband's first. We do plan to go back. Read more

Visited Gustazo for the first time and I'm totally impressed with the level of quality and creativity offered in this unique and... vibrant restaurant. It was totally packed to the gills for Thursday dinner, and it took a bit of time to be seated and getservice, but was well worth the wait! Our server, Dee, was exceptionally cheerful, accommodating and attentive. The dishes thatmy lovely date and I ordered were simply friggen delicious! I had the flank steak; absolutely one of the most tender and wellseasoned steaks I've had in years, along with irresistible rice and juicy roasted plantains. Just a great value for the level ofquality and attention to detail. I'm looking forward to visiting Gustazo many times in the future! Read more

The best restaurant in the area in my opinion. The drinks are amazing! If you want absolutely incredible cocktail ask for guava... martini. It is not on the menu but it is the best fruity martini I had. Octopus, lamb and ceviche small plates are incredible aswell! I went three times over the last few month : a hit every time! Read more

Short version: great service, pretty decor, good tasting food (can’t speak to the authenticity) but slightly overpriced. Ideal... spot if you’re trying to impress a client or a date! Long version: Our server was on point. He was attentive but notoverbearing and took the time time to help us choose what we wanted. The food itself was delicious, definitely a little overpriced. We got the chickpeas, ceviche, cauliflower, and fried plantains, which ended up being enough for both of us. I can’tspeak to the authenticity but the flavors themselves in each dish were diverse, multidimensional in depth, and (mostimportantly) enjoyable. At the end of the day I would call it a good experience and while I might not be jumping through hoopsto get back here ASAP I would go back for sure! It’s a spot worth checking out! Read more

Gustazo had pretty good Cuban food, it was just expensive for tapas portion sizes with the small plates. The service seemed new... and still working out the kinks on making sure our glasses are full. Other than that, wonderful interior and Cubanmusic. Brought some dishes home for friends and they smelled and looked amazing. Read more