Member Review by Sarah Nicholls

There isn't much that compares to dining, al fresco style, on a beautiful Autumn morning in Melbourne. A good breakfast experience can really make your day – and make it hard to return to the office afterwards!



Unfortunately, I didn't have this problem at 'e Gusto', which translates from Spanish to mean "and pleasure". My experience at 'e Gusto' was not particularly pleasurable, due primarily to the attitude of the staff. I felt as though my companion and I were putting the staff out with our order and other simple requests - they appeared to be rushing back to their own coffee instead of making sure I enjoyed mine.



The breakfast menu is sufficient to please a variety of breakfast tastes and available until late morning. This reviewer chose the short stack (pancakes, eggs any style, bacon and maple syrup). Although the size of the dish was more than adequate, the more than subtle hint of vinegar in my poached eggs added to my disappointment.



Meal prices (ranging from $7 to $17) were average, but I feel so was everything about 'e Gusto' – paying homage to the age-old adage, "you get what you pay for". I may return in the future, however I would do so only after my early morning stroll along Southbank provided no other options.