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Gusto 501, Toronto, ON

Gusto 501

4.7
4.7
708 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Located in Toronto’s Corktown neighbourhood, Gusto 501 brings together the innovation of sister restaurant Gusto 101 and the soulful hospitality of Janet Zuccarini’s first restaurant, Trattoria Nervosa. Since opening our doors in 2020, Gusto 501 has been serving fresh takes on Italian fare in Toronto’s east end. Designed by award-winning architecture firm PARTISANS, Gusto 501’s space is punctuated by glowing terracotta walls and an oversized “garage door” façade that opens up to reveal a multi-level dining theatre.

Every level of Gusto 501 unfolds into a unique experience. Whatever you're craving, there's always a seat at the table for you - our famiglia.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 477-5647
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening our doors in 2020, Gusto 501 has been serving fresh takes on Italian fare in Toronto’s east end.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 477-5647
  • Neighbourhood
    King East
  • Cross Street
    King St. East/Sackville
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Toronto

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 501 offers an "amazing atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "friendly service," making it perfect for date nights or special occasions. While the noise level can be high, the "stunning architecture" and rooftop views provide a unique dining experience. The $1/ounce wine and happy hour deals add tremendous value.

708 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience, excellent service and very good value for a delicious meal.

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  2. Ned

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and our server did great job, we enjoyed your time there.

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  3. Xanthe

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy with our evening. From the food to the service we left extremely happy.
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Ciao Xanthe, thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Joan

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific service - attentive without being overbearing. Our server offered to turn down the sound before we asked. It was still a bit on the loud side - especially combined with people from other tables talking etc. The food was excellent and priced reasonably well.
    Gusto 501Responded 6 days ago
    Ciao Joan, thanks so much for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed your dishes and can't wait to see you again!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant and ambiance . The server offered us some drinks and gave us some recommendations. The radicchio and olives appetizer was very good. No bread was offered for the appetizer which is very odd in an Italian restaurant . The next course we ordered the short rib pasta and Mafalada mushroom pasta which the server highly recommended. Both pastas were delivered , still no bread, no Parmesan cheese was offered nor fresh pepper. Pretty basic stuff. The pastas were, to say kindly ,very poor. One very undercooked and dry the other was just bad in every way. Even smelled bad. It’s great to try to be unique it’s also great to not try to re invent the wheel. The little things are the big things in the restaurant business. To create such a beautiful restaurant to cheap out on bread , cheese, educated and efficient servers is a big FAIL. Get back to basics !!
    Gusto 501Responded 6 days ago
    Hi, 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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  6. Gillian

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal and evening at Gusto 501. Angie our server was gracious as always. It was my friend's first time at the restaurant and she was in awe of everything! The food, the wine and the beautiful building itself. A terrific combination. We'll be back!
    Gusto 501Responded 6 days ago
    Ciao, grazie for taking the time to leave us this kind review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and we can't wait to see you again!

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  7. Brent

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very interesting interior design, looks like 3 or 4 floors of small intimate dining around 4 or 5 tables on each floor, food was reasonably priced and very good, and the house wine was a great deal and tasted very good.
    Gusto 501Responded on October 25, 2024
    Ciao, grazie 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!

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  8. Evan

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food great atmosphere and wonderful and helpful service
    Gusto 501Responded on October 25, 2024
    Ciao Evan, thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Theresa

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the cicoria Caesar and thin crust pizza were amazing Excellent service
    Gusto 501Responded on October 25, 2024
    Ciao Theresa, we're so glad you enjoyed your dishes of choice. We can't wait to see you again!

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  10. Jeff

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak was not good . Very grizzly and tough. Everything else was good.
    Gusto 501Responded on October 23, 2024
    Ciao Jeff, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed most of your dishes, but are truly sorry to learn that your steak did not meet your expectations. 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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FAQs

Gusto 501 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 477-5647.

Gusto 501 is rated 4.7 stars by 708 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gusto 501

501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. East/Sackville
  • Neighbourhood
    King East
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 477-5647
  • Private party facilities
    Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening our doors in 2020, Gusto 501 has been serving fresh takes on Italian fare in Toronto’s east end.
  • Private party contact
    Meg: (416) 477-5647
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