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Gusto 101, Toronto, ON

Gusto 101

4.4
4.4
652 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening our doors in 2012, Gusto 101 has been serving up modern takes on Southern Italian classics. As with Trattoria Nervosa in Yorkville, Janet Zuccarini has meshed a passion for creating memorable food with a vision for delivering soulful, transporting dining experiences.

We put as much care and consideration into our food and drink as we do our architecture and design. Located in a repurposed garage in the heart of downtown Toronto, our restaurant has become a neighbourhood gathering place. Whether you’re craving the warmth of a wood-fired grill or a glass of wine on our rooftop patio, we do our best to merge the everyday with the exceptional.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:45 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering is available. Please email catering@gusto54.com
  • Private party facilities
    Experience modern Italian cuisine in our curious downtown trattoria. Gusto 101 blends innovation with tradition or a contemporary dining experience. Enjoy the stylish private wine cellar or impressive rooftop patio. Join us downtown for bold flavors and stylish sophistication.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 504-9669
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    King West
  • Cross street
    King St. West
  • Parking details
    Parking lots can be found at Portland and Adelaide and Portland and Richmond. Meter street parking on King St. West and Adelaide Ave. West.
  • Public transit
    Streetcar stop: King St. West and Portland
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 652 people are saying

Gusto 101 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 101 consistently impresses with its "incredible food and service," offering "best Italian" dishes in a lively atmosphere. Highlights include the "amazing mushroom pasta," "delicious brunch options," and "great wine deals." While noise levels can be high, the "friendly staff" and "inviting environment" make it a worthwhile dining experience.

652 Reviews
  1. Neta

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Waitress! Enjoyed the mushroom pizza one of the best

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  2. Lina

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Ordered the popular Mafalde and it was very good. The ambience is nice and service was good. Would come back again to try other things.

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  3. Sophia

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks Gusto! Amazing service and food❣️will be back OFC!
    Gusto 101Responded 2 days ago
    Ciao, thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Alexandra VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved gusto! A staple in Toronto mushroom pasta is the best 👌🏼
    Gusto 101Responded 4 days ago
    Grazie, Alexandra!! We hope to host you again soon!

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  5. Jean-philip VIP

    Toronto2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m a loyal OpenTable user and have always loved this restaurant, which is why I chose it for an important client dinner. While the food was, as always, excellent, I’ve never felt so rushed during a dining experience. From the moment we sat down, we were hurried to place our orders, and at times, drinks were nearly taken from our hands before we were finished. The service felt cold and unwelcoming — our server avoided eye contact and was difficult to approach throughout the evening. It left me feeling embarrassed, especially as I had chosen this spot to host a valued client. I truly believe in the potential of this restaurant and hope this feedback can help improve the balance between efficiency and hospitality for future guests.
    Gusto 101Responded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly value all input from our guests, as it helps us in our commitment to providing soulful hospitality. We are genuinely disappointed and sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet the high standards of service that we are committed to providing. Rest assured, we are taking your feedback seriously and have passed it along to our leadership team. We would be grateful to speak with you further in the hopes that we may have the opportunity to right our wrong. If you are open to that, please send a quick email to the contact we have privately messaged. Thank you, and we look forward to having an opportunity to rectify our failure.

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  6. Stephanie

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food & drinks! Loved the pizza🍕 Wasn’t a huge fan of how tables of 6+ need to be on one bill! Also I noted in my reservation that the dinner was for a birthday celebration and the restaurant didn’t acknowledge it at all. So didn’t love that.
    Gusto 101Responded 5 days ago
    Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dishes, but are sorry to hear that there were elements of your visit that you felt we could improve upon. We value your feedback and will share it with our management team. Thank you, and we hope to see you again.

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  7. Maurice

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a first date here ~ it's far too noisy and both my date and myself could barely hear our conversation. Food was ok for the price and the pasta came out semi-warm. Washrooms are on the bottom floor so if you're seated at the top floor, you have to walk 4 flights down to wash your hands. Overall, value was so so. Wont be returning.
    Gusto 101Responded on April 11, 2025
    Hi Maurice, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are sorry to hear that there were elements of your experience that we could have improved upon. We value all feedback and will share these insights with our team. Thank you, and we hope to host you again.

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  8. Michael

    Seattle23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappointing. Great and rightly prepared Italian food
    Gusto 101Responded on April 8, 2025
    Ciao, thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon.

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  9. Lindsay

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service, highly recommend and will definitely be back!
    Gusto 101Responded on April 8, 2025
    Ciao! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us - we can’t wait to see you again!

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  10. Jakob VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant I’ve been to. Went there once 2 years ago, and determined whenever we came back we’d go again. Could not be happier and did not disappoint.
    Gusto 101Responded on April 11, 2025
    Ciao, Jakob! Thank you so much for the incredible review; we're so glad you could finally join us again we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

Gusto 101 offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gusto 101 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 504-9669.

Gusto 101 is rated 4.4 stars by 652 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. King West

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
Google Map for Gusto 101

101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. West
  • Neighborhood
    King West
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:45 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:45 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking lots can be found at Portland and Adelaide and Portland and Richmond. Meter street parking on King St. West and Adelaide Ave. West.
  • Public transit
    Streetcar stop: King St. West and Portland
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is available. Please email catering@gusto54.com
  • Private party facilities
    Experience modern Italian cuisine in our curious downtown trattoria. Gusto 101 blends innovation with tradition or a contemporary dining experience. Enjoy the stylish private wine cellar or impressive rooftop patio. Join us downtown for bold flavors and stylish sophistication.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 504-9669
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