You have excellent taste!
'Eccellente' = ec-cel-LEN-te, stress on third syllable. 'Gusto' = GU-sto.
Use this to compliment someone's aesthetic choices — in fashion, home decoration, music, or art. 'Avere gusto' (to have taste) is a comprehensive compliment in Italian culture that covers all areas of aesthetic sensitivity.
'Gusto' (taste) in Italian covers both the physical sense of taste and aesthetic sensibility. 'Avere gusto' means to have good aesthetic judgment. The opposite — 'essere senza gusto' (to be without taste) or 'avere cattivo gusto' (to have bad taste) — is a serious Italian criticism.
Si vede che hai l'occhio per la bellezza.
You can tell you have an eye for beauty.
'Avere l'occhio' for aesthetic discernment
Le tue scelte sono sempre azzeccate.
Your choices are always spot on.
'Azzeccato' — hitting the mark, perfectly chosen
Sei molto raffinato/a nel tuo stile.
You are very refined in your style.
'Raffinato' — refined, cultured — high Italian praise
Italy is the global capital of design, art, and fashion. The concept of 'buon gusto' (good taste) is embedded in Italian cultural identity from school curricula to professional life. Designers, architects, and artisans form the backbone of Italian creative economy. Saying someone has good taste is almost a professional compliment.