I'll start this review with the bottom line. Will be giving Gusto, across the board, a very wide berth after the experience at The Liverpool Albert Dock venue. If you want sustainance from food then stay away from this place.Have used this venue for many years and never disappointed, apart from the wine prices, but this visit taught us a lesson we've all now learned.Three of us visited on 7th December for a meal before a concert at the Liverpool Arena. The service and staff were, as always, excellent. The food was very tasty, but unfortunately, the amount, from starter to main meal wouldn't have satisfied a small child who had been pre-loaded and bloated up with sweeties and chocolate. Virtually no sign of vegetables and the potatoes were akin to the tiny grape sized ones that are normally thrown into the pig farm bins. Tiny portion was an understatement. We had to order extra veg and some fries during the meal in order to bulk it up and gain some energy for the night ahead... All at extra cost, of course.As for the prices... The only word I can use is astronomical. Gross profiteering, especially on the wine, whilst starving customers is not something one wants when the idea of a meal is to sustain the body.I would suggest, if people want to pretend they're on some kind of TV food tasting show, have money to burn and eat out to feed their egos then Gusto Albert Dock is the place for them. If your intention is to eat to survive then pick somewhere that isn't having a laugh and filling it's coffers at your expense.My final note, which is something that really annoys is this habit Gusto has of making a service charge without asking and assuming you actually want to tip for a bad experience. Gusto Albert Dock don't use this one but do take money for charity without asking by adding it to your bill. No matter it's a small amount here... it's the principle of taking without asking that will only serve to increase as people just brush it off. We choose the charities we donate to... We do not like being robbed and the thief call it a donation. Goodbye Gusto until you've fixed yourself.
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