The Gelston House looks as buffed and pampered as a big old riverboat steaming up the Connecticut. You will be overwhelmed by the spectacular setting. Located just across from the Goodspeed Opera House, La Vita Gustosa is homey and welcoming, the perfect spot for a romantic pre-theater dinner.Ī suitable accompaniment for its neighbor, the historic Goodspeed Opera House, The Gelston House is a dining experience steeped in tradition.

La Vita Gustosa, which in Italian means 'the tasty life,' is a family-owned restaurant that strives to serve authentic and reasonably priced home cooked meals in the intimate atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Home to the original productions of Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie, and recipient of two Tony Awards for outstanding achievement in the musical theatre, Goodspeed is world renowned as the home of the American Musical. While you are in the area, visit our local historic sites and our many entertainment, shopping, and dining delights.

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