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1. MS

   MikeS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Definitely one of my favourite spots in the city! Fantastic vibe and the food is incredible.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Retro Gusto never disappoints! Such a great atmosphere and the staff are amazing.

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3. CC

   CathyC

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was great, food was amazing and we had a fantastic evening

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4. C

   Champagnelover

   Toronto

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2023

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   Delicious neighbourhood pizza joint that actually has delicious food other than pizza. Small, well thought wine list with great independent producers. Attentive, kind and knowledgeable service. I’ll be back for sure

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5. G

   Gabs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 8, 2023

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   The vibe in there reminds me exactly of Rome. Super fun atmosphere, amazing food and drinks. 10/10 recommend A little small so they definitely want you in and out to accommodate everyone.

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6. CT

   CTCT

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2023

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   A great Friday night feast! One of the best pizza restaurants in the city. Super nice service. Went with family and can’t wait to return with friends.

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7. LE

   LisaE

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2023

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   The most amazing staff! Cocktails to die for and the pizza 🍕 can’t even speak it’s fabulousness. A must !!

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8. MA

   MegA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2022

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   Went for the first time on NYE. The food was fresh and well portioned. Our cocktails were well made. The service was exceptional. Love the ambiance and decor. Will definitely be returning!

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   Ally

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

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   a must go to restaurant! delish food, great music & wonderful staff !! Second time going & i will be coming back again!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

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    Birthday dinner! If I close my eyes and eat I feel like I’m back home in Italy! Best food I’ve had by far. Enjoyed ever meal. This will definitely become on of my go to restaurant’s. Absolutely delicious food with fantastic service.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I wanted to love it, but it just didn’t measure up to expectation. Will try again.

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12. AC

    AlexandreC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Had the suppli to start.. shared with a friend. Very small portion for the price. Cocktails were tasty but very overpriced. Pizza was great!

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13. V

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

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    Fantastic food and wonderful service! The vibe was carefully crafted and is awesome, would definitely recommend.

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14. TT

    TomT

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    Great good, very attentive service with a fun casual environment.

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15. T

    Tonya

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    The dining experience was wonderful from the moment we arrived! Every staff member was super friendly The menu is small but everything was very flavourful

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    Went to celebrate a birthday as a family, including a 5-year old, and couldn’t have had a better experience. The drinks are wonderful, the food delicious, and the staff are fantastic. Can’t wait to come back for more burrata and amaro.

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17. E

    Ellen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

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    Always amazing at Retro Gusto, from drinks to food to service. A really impressive menu.

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18. KR

    KassandraR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

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    The food is delicious, the staff were super friendly and it's an adorable place! The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because of the time limit they place on tables. We ran out of time and got rushed out, we didn't get a chance to have desert or coffee. That's a bit frustrating when you've made the effort to go out and spend money on dining. If you want to go catch up with friends or family over food this isn't the place to go unless you know you'll be quick because it's 1h45 max. We were a party of 2 and my friend was 20 minutes late because of an accident on the highway so I totally get that this put us at a disadvantage, but even if she had been on time it would've been too tight for what we wanted which is appetizer, main course, desert and coffee. The When our main course came the server told us we had 30 minutes left before we had to leave, so we just ate it quickly and settled the bill to rush out. Even if my friend had arrived on time and we ordered straight away, that would've been 50 minutes left to eat our main course, order desert and coffee and settle the bill. It's not great if you're looking to enjoy your evening over food and drink and catch up with friends. If they added even just 30 more minutes to each reservation I think it would make a nice difference. I know times are tough for restaurants now and they need to prioritize income so I totally get why they have time limits and try to pack as many tables as possible, but it's something patrons should be aware of before booking. If you're dining on your own or just need a drink or a quick bite, absolutely try this place because again it was delicious and service was lovely!! If you like to enjoy a night out at a restaurant with friends or family, you will most likely be rushed. We left after our pizza and had to go somewhere else for desert. Just something to keep in mind and again I understand where this decision is coming from, it's just not the greatest customer experience.

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19. NB

    NikolasB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

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    Perfect for a date night or a dinner with friends! Highly recommend for anyone! The pizza is so, so good!!

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20. d

    davidwill2

    Toronto

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Nice neighborhood restaurant with excellent pizza. A little noisy but overall worth dropping in if it is in your part of town. The service was attentive and the experience well worth the money.

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21. LF

    LisaF

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

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    Best place in town. Friendly service, great food! Great background music.

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22. G

    Gpop

    Naples

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

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    Service and food were very good. Unfortunately the noise level was so high, we were practically yelling to be heard across the table. Our reservation was at 6:00 and at 7:50 the server told us we had to leave at 8:00. He softened the blow with a complimentary Sambuca and we left by 8:05.

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23. AR

    AnnaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

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    Everything was outstanding—from the food to the service to the atmosphere. I cannot wait to dine here again!

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24. J

    Jordan

    Montreal

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

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    Was asked to leave immediately after paying even though we had been at our table for less than an hour. Pretty good pizza and a unique atmosphere but being rushed out really cheapened the experience.

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25. KL

    KristenL

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

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    Amazing pizza and great service. One of the best places in Little Italy.

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26. DD

    DeeDee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

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    Staff and food were exceptional. Will be going back.

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27. N

    Nicholas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2022

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    We loved the atmosphere, the service was outstanding, very friendly and helpful server but the pizzas were mediocre. They lacked taste, we had to add lots of the chilly oil to try to add punch to them. The price didn't justify the quality of the food. Hopefully the kitchen will change up their recipes to make them more tasty.

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28. JL

    JamieL

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

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    Quality pizza, terrific service by Elle, and comfortable setting.

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29. GD

    GraceD

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    The retro atmosphere is really well done and the lighting, layout, aesthetic is all great. $25 for a good (not outstanding) vegetarian pizza felt a bit steep and there are better pizzas in the city in my opinion. But overall it was a great night and I’d go ahead. Good casual date spot or place to catch up with a few friends.

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30. ML

    MattL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    Loved it! Great vibe, service and the pizza was top notch!! Will be back

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31. CG

    ChantelG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

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    Very yummy food, very good vibes and well decorated! Service was amazing, it is a bit expensive for what you get but well worth it for a special occasion or a treat. Zucchini pizza was amazing!

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32. VR

    VeroniqueR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

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    Sat at the bar and had the most amazing meal. Highly recommend!

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33. BL

    BronwynL

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    Pizza was delicious, so was the Mortazza! Will definitely be coming back!

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34. CD

    CatherineD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    The food was amazing, the server was very friendly. I definitely recommend!

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35. KM

    KatM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    Great negroni, excellent pizza crust…I had the patate pizza. Only small suggestion is not to have diced potatoes since they kept falling off…maybe sliced instead? This might be just my preference. Everything else was very good! Definitely recommend

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36. JS

    JordanS

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

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    Very cool spot! It fits right between casual and formal dining. The pizza was delicious! We split a Patate pizza, and it was amazingly well done. We started with the Burrata, which was solid but nothing to write home about. The cocktails were well done but pricy. The wine list was ok. Again, pretty pricey for bottles. They did have some solid choices by the glass which were reasonable, though. Service was good for a busy night. There were a few waits, but nothing to complain about. We’ll for sure be back!

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37. CT

    ChrisT

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

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    Had a very good experience our first time here! Great pizza. Friendly staff. Fun atmosphere.

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38. MV

    MarcV

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Drink selection was small but good. Waiter was nice, attentive but not intrusive. Music and overall vibe were outstanding. Antipasto was good, pizzas were decent. New place, I'm sure the quality will tighten up over time.

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39. CM

    ChantalM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Loved it, outstanding pizza, great service, I will be back

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40. SW

    SandyW

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

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    A warm welcome on a wet evening; carefully made, tasty pizzas (though the crust on the Patate could have been a touch crisper), attentive and friendly service (on a full and busy Friday); staff that are knowledgeable and passionate about the restaurant. The suggestion on the red wine was excellent. Worth every penny. Can’t wait to go back.

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