Am I walking into an MV Agusta dealership or into a restaurant? Well, both. And one cannot exclude the other.
For me—and with this statement I’m declaring myself “more than a boomer”—MV Agusta represents the art of Italian motorcycling, the feats of Giacomo Agostini, essentially our hero “from some time ago.”
It’s quite something to see how that once‑essential motorcycle has transformed into something far more stylish, aggressive, and technical. I don’t have the expertise to judge a bike from a technical standpoint, but I must say that, instinctively speaking, the “MV Agusta Superveloce” I see in the window works extremely well as an “object of desire,” even for a scooter rider like me.
But we’re here to talk about food. And we do so with Riccardo Celon, owner of Gusta.
Young. Very young, yet with clear ideas.
Gusta is a different kind of place, with a tempting selection perfect for those who don’t want to get bored—ranging from a roasted friggitello pepper stuffed with chickpea hummus to spaghetti with butter, anchovies, and bay‑leaf powder. The wine selection is equally intriguing, in my view a pleasant expression of Riccardo’s desire to try, experiment, and offer something different.
Gusta is just a stone’s throw from Rome’s Tiburtina Station, and somewhere between a motorcycle and a table, it’s a unique spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
