Gusto restaurant in York to create 60 new jobs following £1m revamp

Refurbishment works set to cost almost £1m have officially started at Gusto, york city centre’s latest venue.

Due to open in Little Stonegate this July, the investment will see the previous Mulberry Hall shop transformed into a high-end restaurant, as well as create more than 60 jobs in the area.

Sue Crimes, managing director of Gusto, said: “We’re so excited to be opening in York and join the area’s thriving food and drink scene. York is a perfect location for our clientele who want delicious food, fantastic drinks and glamorous atmosphere.

“Mulberry Hall is a well-known building in York, so we are going to convert the venue into our brand style, while maintaining and restoring many of the original building features such as the original brick work and beautiful windows and doors.”

The 4,000 sq ft venue will seat up to 120 diners and include separate bar and dining areas.

Sue added: “We’ve really thought about the design of our restaurants to ensure they have the right atmosphere and match the excellent food, drinks and service that we are well-known for.

“Our restaurants in Leeds have proven extremely popular with locals and tourists and we hope for the same success in York.”

Gusto, which is part of the Living Ventures Group, currently has 16 restaurants across the UK and the new York site is part of the company’s ongoing plans for growth.

The restaurant offers a classic and contemporary menu, with dishes being freshly prepared on site.