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Retro Gusto, Ottawa, ON

Retro Gusto

4.9 (544)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Retrogusto is a pizzeria and bar that brings some much needed excitement to the north end of Preston street. We serve a Roman style pizza "Tonda", traditional roman fried snacks, salumi, cheeses and other small plates. Our food will be complimented by a small wine list that will be in constant rotation, strictly Italian classic cocktails, and beautiful amaro's from around Italy. The warm, cozy, dimly lit dining room with an open kitchen will be the perfect place to do the only thing that matters; eat good food, drink good wine and have a good time with friends.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 544 people are saying

Retro Gusto 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Retro Gusto offers an "amazing dining experience" with "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests rave about the "magical" pizza dough, exceptional Caesar salad, and cozy retro atmosphere. Despite some noise, the vibrant ambiance and knowledgeable staff create a "fantastic" vibe, making it a "must-visit" spot for Italian cuisine in Ottawa.
544 Reviews
  1. Myra

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always delighted by Retro Gusto. The food is perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself) and there’s a nice mix of familiar favourites and new items to enjoy. The service is just right - attentive but not hovering, very knowledgeable and welcoming. I don’t know what’s in that pizza dough but it’s pretty magical.

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  2. Keri

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have had two really lovely experiences at Retro Gusto. The friendly, attentive service really stands out and the food is very good! I would give 4.5 stars for food and drink, if that was an option. Will be back, I'm sure.

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  3. Glenna

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Caesar Salad and Salamino Pizza never disappoint!

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  4. John

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great people working. Always accomodating and never disappoints.

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  5. Angela

    Ottawa5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience. One small note was it was insanely loud to the point where it was hard to have a conversation with the rest of my table. Other then that really good

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  6. margaret

    Southwest Florida5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our server who is new to Ottawa. Great command of menu etc in a short period of time. The sopecial pizza was a hit with all of us. Caeser salad excellent - as always. Our fav restaurant for a meet-up with the girls

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  7. Matthew VIP

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and friendly service. Would return.

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  8. Alana

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We were in town from Upstate New York for the long weekend and went here after hearing great reviews. It did not disappoint!

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  9. Bryan

    Calgary / Southern Alberta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, and great value! We really enjoyed the beef crudo to start with pizza to follow. The whole olives on the pizza was a nice touch! All paired with a nice dry Italian white. James provided very friendly and attentive service. Already looking forward to our return!

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  10. Louise

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent and the updates to the menu just keep getting better and better. Service was awesome and our waiter impressed all at the table with his knowledge and recommendations. It was a first visit for our guests and they have mentioned they will definitely be back. Five stars!

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FAQs

Retro Gusto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 234-5747.

Retro Gusto is rated 4.9 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
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122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ison
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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