El Gousto
Marrakech
At a glance
El Gousto, located on Rue Bab Al Irfane in Casablanca, captures the essence of traditional Italian dining with a modern twist. This charming restaurant is celebrated for its blend of traditional recipes with contemporary flair, seamlessly marrying Italian classics with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Designed for various occasions, El Gousto provides an inviting atmosphere that balances elegance with comfort, making it an ideal choice for both casual diners and those celebrating special events.
The culinary offerings at El Gousto are diverse, focusing on authentic Italian dishes that range from delectable pasta and pizzas to expertly prepared seafood. The restaurant’s commitment to quality is evident in its seafood selection, which is sourced fresh from local markets and skillfully prepared to highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. The menu is characterized by a variety of taste experiences, merging the essence of Italy's rich culinary heritage with the abundant freshness the local seas provide.
The dining experience is further enhanced by a thoughtfully curated selection of wines and beers. Patrons can choose from a range of full-bodied reds and crisp whites, carefully chosen to complement the menu's flavors. In addition to wines, El Gousto offers a selection of beers, including refreshing lagers and hoppy IPAs, as well as a premium range of whiskies and vodkas perfect for pairing or sipping.
A social dining experience is encouraged through the restaurant's small plates or tapas, which are ideal for sharing among friends and family. The friendly and attentive service, coupled with the warm and convivial ambiance, ensures that guests feel welcomed from the moment they step through the door till their final goodbyes.
Reviews
Very good restaurant with amazing and fresh fish, very kind personal who speak French and English! Big choice of wish and dishes
The restaurant? Absolutely beautiful, but the stones makes it so cold you gotta wear a coat inside, the singer was the highlight and probably the only worth going there for. The staff kept pushing for the fish of the day, and the most expensive meat. It was very tacky for a restaurant like this. After seeing the fish price here in the reviews I understand why he was doing so. He bringed me the wrong thing and said that I did a mistake while ordering, again very tacky doesn’t go well with the atmosphere of the restaurant. But let’s talk food, the bread was probably in the best I’ve ever had tasted homemade warm delicious, now the squid carpaccio was so squishy? Really not good, then we’ll he bringed me the wrong dish I ordered the salmon risotto he bringed me the seafood one and honestly I was so displeased, I didn’t understand there was calamari, squid, huge chunk and little ones, mini shrimps, random pieces of white fish mussels and somehow each of those things were not cooked well at all some very squishy some super dry, and even with all of this the dish lacked taste, no lemon and the risotto was watery?
Food was okay, but the service ruined the experience. The fish of the day was extremely overpriced (over USD 100 just for sea bass). After we chose à la carte, a senior waiter became unfriendly. There was no tipping policy stated or explained, yet we were stopped at the door and asked for a USD 10 tip. Also all waiters were quite occupied watch a football game on all 4 screens all around the restaurant. Would not recommend for travelers looking for a pleasant dining experience.
