Gusto 101

Name: Gusto 101
Address: 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2N3
Telephone: (416) 504-9669
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (679)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 118 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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–Fri 11:45 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 504-9669
Website
http://www.gusto101.com/
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
Order direct

Location
101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3
Neighbourhood
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 679 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gusto 101 is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "great service," offering an inviting atmosphere perfect for casual dining. Guests rave about the "best mushroom pasta" and diverse menu options, including vegetarian. The wine selection is praised, and the rooftop patio provides a delightful dining experience. Noise levels can be high.

679 Reviews

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Kevin
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and drinks were amazing! Highly recommend.
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Nika
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time dining at Gusto 101 and it was certainly the BEST. We were seated on the second floor and privy to a refreshing view of the neighbouring buildings as well as Summer sky. Seeing as this was a Father’s Day treat, we made sure to order some of our favourites from our last visit including the carpaccio, polipo, and cannoli. A newly discovered favourite of ours was the fungi pizza; its mouth watering toppings and decadent crust made for a great gustatory experience. Our waitress was kind, humorous, and helpful. We really appreciated her taking care of us. We cannot wait for our next visit to Gusto 101. Ciao!
Gusto 101Responded today
Nika, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Gusto 101 experience and look forward to hosting you again!
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Rita
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! Love this place! Very cozy
Gusto 101Responded today
Hi Rita, thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Tommy
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Been here number of times of over the years and had an excellent time. This time unfortunately was a bit of a let down. Food was good but service was a bit lacking, which could have been due to understaffing as the patio looked quite busy for what it looked like to be for one server that I saw outside and maybe a server assistant. A request that I had also made in the reservation notes was not really paid attention to which was a real disappointment.
Gusto 101Responded today
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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tracey
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an exceptional experience at Gusto. The service is authentic and attentive, and the food is always delicious. Great portion sizes. Excellent wines by the glass. For all the years I have been coming here, it has stayed remarkably consistent.
Gusto 101Responded on June 4, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Heather VIP
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Disappointed they gave away our table despite messaging and calling multiple times. They were able to sit us at bar seating upstairs but was incredibly loud and tight. Wasn't the romantic atmosphere I hoped but grateful they still accommodated us. Food is good but small portions for some items.
Gusto 101Responded on June 2, 2025
Hi Heather, 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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Suleman
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was great. Music was a little loud
Gusto 101Responded on June 2, 2025
Grazie for joining us! We hope to host you again soon!
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Qi
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was great, service was good but the environment was way too noisy.
Gusto 101Responded on May 28, 2025
Ciao, we're so glad you enjoyed your chosen dishes and hope to host you again soon!
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John VIP
Montreal / Quebec20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very personable staff, food was hot and was made with some excellent ingredients. I would highly recommend this to anyone for funky casual Italian restaurant.
Gusto 101Responded on May 28, 2025
Ciao! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time and look forward to hosting you again!
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stephanie VIP
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usual, food was amazing. The portion sizes seem to be shrinking, I was comparing to some older photos I took over the years (one of the best ai funghi pastas in the city, I've kept receipts) and definitely can say the portion sizes are getting smaller. We shared the calamari, mafaldi ai funghi pasta and salsicce pizza and a couple of beers. Food is great at gusto.
Gusto 101Responded on May 20, 2025
Ciao Stephanie, thank you for joining us again! We look forward to hosting 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 4.5 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 118 times today

101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

Additional information

Cross Street
King St. West
Neighbourhood
King West
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:45 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 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
Order direct

Website
http://www.gusto101.com/
Phone number
(416) 504-9669
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

Gusto 101

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

Wine Cellar

Rooftop Party Table

Rooftop Buyout

Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gusto 101 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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