Gusto 101 in Toronto

As a weekly regular customer, I was disappointed that management recently decided to do away with the Green Goddess salad. She obviously has no insight as to what her customers are ordering or chooses to ignore it. More Importantly, for months I have been requesting that they provide a non cream or tomato based pasta, such as an alio orecchiette with sausage and rapini, similar to whats been available at their 501 location. Nope, they decided to change their ragu bolognese pasta from a tomato base to yet another cream base pasta, go figure the reasoning of this since mushroom pasta already exists.. Finally, Gusto 101 is noted for the best espresso martinis in the city. Their bar staff are masters at crsting what is dimply ghe best espresso martini in the city, with hot espresso shaken on ice. Yet management decides to fiddle with sucess and are they are now fiddling with success and are introducing a premixed Kettle One espresso martini instead. Sadly management gets in the way of their own success by creating a New Coke. Please stop micro managing what has already proven successful.

The best pasta We ordered shiitake mushrooms (probably truffles, it has a strong truffle flavor, very fragrant and delicious) The other one is tomato meat sauce, also very good The noodles are very chewy

It s nice spot for Italian food. The food was delicious and very quick. You might want to make a reservation for busy night.

Fantastic, real Italian food, truly a level above other restaurants with the quality and taste, real fresh pasta amazing pizza, amazing steak. Will be returning

Food was okay. Service was pretty uncomfortable from the guy who has an Italian accent

Food is great everything else isn t

The best Italian in town

Love the kale salad, mushroom truffle pasta and the red sauce cavatelli!

The best Italian food I have EVER had. It was a fluke that we ended up here but it is now one of my all time favs! The arancini was an out of body experience. Emma provided amazing service! Can t wait to go back!

Food was phenomenal. As was the service. I haven t had such good food in a very long time. Service was great as well. Gusto has reclaimed an old garage, original signage of car companies are still proudly displayed on the walls. This aspect creates a super unique dining opportunity, paired with the great food and service it s a no brainer! There seem to be two different dining experiences though. Downstairs is a warm, cozy, professional restaurant with more traditional seating, and it s quieter. It s where you want to conduct your business meeting, and upstairs is where you go to celebrate. Still very professional, though cramped and also but loud! I m sure it would be nice in the summer when the windows are opened, but in the winter the sound just bounces off the windows creating an endless echo of voices. I went with my family midweek for dinner and we could barely hear each other. Super cramped table seating, made me feel like I was at a food court. Overall very fun atmosphere but as someone going with a family I wish we could have been given an option for the dining room on main floor. So go and try Gusto 101! The food is delicious and so beautifully presented. It s great when you see the kitchen loving what they re doing, their passion for the menu. I ll certainly be going back, but depending on the crowd I m going with I will ensure my reservation is for downstairs or up.

Fresh pasta and Italian food. Gusto 101 is my go to Italian in the city and while you might find better pizza elsewhere the pasta is well worth it in this location.

Pricey place for mediocre food but the atmosphere here was great and they had a huge wine selection. People recommended the rose, but I preferred their selection of white.

We ordered the risotto and the cacio pepe. Both dishes were tasty, but portions were quite small. The staff could have been friendlier and warm, very few smiles.

MID!

Just came here to have a nice meal with my partner but face with the worst server ever! He rushed us all night and couldn t even enjoy the meal! In the end he threw the bill on the table! We should have not tip at all but can not be rude as him! If you are reading this never go there. Don t waste your money!

I recently hosted a holiday party for my team of 20. We rented the private room. This room is basically a cellar of 4 cinder block walls between the bathrooms and cleaning room. There was a very strong sewer smell that had people at the table gagging. When we informed the waitress we were told that it happens sometimes but there is nothing they can do. The manager never came down to apologize and no attempt was made to comp us for a truly horribly gross experience. DO NOT RENT THIS ROOM. It is $3000 of sewer smell. Everyone left hungry because as you can imagine it is impossible to eat in that situation. There are so many other good places to eat and host a gathering. This isn t one of them.

Drinks were frickin good. The bartenders here got it down good. The food was amazing. I had the octopus the meatballs and some za

Amazing place, food and service! Firstly shoutout to our amazing waiter Tyrell for taking care of us last Saturday, provided us with prompt and friendly service, and excellent menu recommendation! We definitely left very satisfied. We came in for dinner and we had the meatballs and focaccia to start, both were tasty, and the focaccia was so soft a pillowy almost like a cake! I had the lasagna and it was a generous portion of delicious, and my partner order the cavatelli for his main and that also was very excellent, spicy and deceptively filling! For drinks we kept ordering negronis because we were in the mood for them (thank you to the bartender with the O.P. pin on his hat), but the cocktail menu looked promising, so saved those for next time we visit! Good job team Gusto 101.

The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We went for brunch and got the: brunch burger, ricotta pancakes, malfade ai funghi, and cavatelli. All of which were delicious, but I d probably recommend the malfade and ricotta pancakes the most.

Food was good, minus our pasta coming out room temp/cold. We decided whether or not to say anything but decided on not since the service was so incredibly slow and didn t want to wait any longer for food. Regarding the service, it was the longest I ve ever waited for water at a restaurant. Our server came around to us maybe 5 minutes after we d been seated, asked us what kind of water we wanted, and we waited over 20 minutes for her to come over. She did NOT, so we had to ask the host to get her. Because of this I was expecting the manger to come over and apologize or comp something for us because of the crazy wait.. but no, nothing! We were celebrating a birthday, as stated in our reso, and nothing was done for us until my friend mentioned it. They said they could do something for us, and then proceeded to charge us for it?! First of all, why even ask about a special occasion if you re not going to do anything regarding it, and then when it s brought to your attention, you charge the guest for it? Actually unbelievable. I have been a server for a long time, and I am a very understanding person when eating out because of it. But waiting that long for water, and nothing being done to make up for it like what a way to start off dinner. Awful. Personally I would have found a way to make it up to the guests, but no, we ended dinner finding out we were charged for the birthday dessert. And I also would have been more forgiving if I saw that our server was busy and that s why she couldn t get our water quicker, but every time we looked around for her, she was by the bar talking with coworkers. I love gusto 101 and have been coming here for years with my friends and family but this might be my last visit considering this experience. Very disappointed

Ate a meal this evening at this location and have been vomiting for the past 30 minutes. Definitely have food poisoning.

Decided to give Gusto another chance and was not impressed. Menu needs a total revamp. Night started off with an under poured beer. Every dish we ordered was salty that ranged from Caesar salad to various pastas. I had also politely asked for some red sauce on the side to go with my pasta (even told the waiter I would be fine with paying extra) .. and the waiter said the kitchen doesn t do that.. so they don t know how to put red sauce in a bowl? Finally on our way out we passed by 3 different staff members who did not thank us or even acknowledge our presence.

Great food!

We rolled into Happy Hour and had an amazing time! Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. I cant wait to go back!!

Pasta was alright. The cannoli was out of this world! Highly recommend it

The food was amazing, specially the burger! Sebastian the best server, always good suggestion by his side. Much love for this place

Delicious food, I loved the ambiance of the place and the service of the waiter Sebastian very attentive.

I went with my girlfriend to eat, since she loves the pizza at this place and in general everything is delicious and the price is reasonable, see you soon

Unfortunately, we had a poor experience this time at 101. The service was extremely slow but only to our table. Tables we were seated with and after received their food before us despite having the same number of courses. we were a party of 2. We only received one setting of cutlery and had to walk to the busboy to pick up cutlery. We discussed our dissatisfaction with the manager who promised to look into it but never came back. We paid our bill with a decent tip because the server was polite and nice. Sadly will not be returning for awhile due to the poor management.

I reserved a table online as i knew its Taylor weekend in Toronto. We got seated promptly. They told us we have 1.5 hr, although at the top of the 1.5 hr, there were empty spots and neither did they rush us to leave. The cocktails were ok. The one my husband ordered was too sweet and the one I ordered with egg whites wasnt so sweet, so we switched. Then he ordered house wine which was very good and great value for money - $1 per oz. The focaccia bread for appetizer was the best part of the meal. Amazing, crusty and hearty bread and it paired perfectly well with their hot oil. The famous truffle mushroom pasta was ok - it was too al dente for us. I like the pastas at Za better! The mushroom pizza was pretty good. Then we finished with tiramisu and it was good. Overall, we were served well and had a good time. Ill probably come back for the wine and the focaccia bread. The ambiance is really nice, old wearhouse style building with cozy lights. Vegetarian options: Truffle pasta, focaccia bread, funghi pizza

Food is super bland and tiny portioned

Pasta, arancini, and calamari were delicious. Atmosphere was meh. We were seated upstairs but downstairs vibe was more appealing. Upstairs hostess was unnecessarily rude. Food saved this place.

foods and service are great

The food was not bad - nothing too exciting or worth going back again. The service was decent.

It was little bit expensive, but it was fancy and nice place to eat lunch. I want to visit again soon.

The food was fantastic.. portion sizes were a little small had to order multiple times.

I just received my order of penne rose. Portion size is excellent. Pasta cooked to prefection. The sauce however is spicy. I wasnt expecting it to be spicy, and couldnt offer it to my son. We ordered the uber special, buy one get one free. Worth the promotion, and if you like spicy, but not for me and my 3 year old.

Food options were a little odd. Most of our food tasted great, but the place seemed like it was trying too hard to be a contemporary/stylish restaurant from the food to the decor. Maybe it s a Canada thing and I was visiting. My big question throughout the meal was simply: Why? Enjoyed it once. I would prefer to try a different place if I was offered this as an option. Would go back though.

I had a very unpleasant experience at Guato 101. First the server didn t greet us with a friendly attitude, i understand it could be stressful due to high volume of dine in customers. For a group of three we ve ordered two cold dishes as appetizers and 3 hot dishes as main. On my second glasses of my wine the food all suddenly came all at once, the entire table was packed!!! I told the server I was not expecting all the food coming at once, she looked at me and gave me no reaction then took off. When the next server asked us how s everything and I told him the same thing then he took off just like the female server. By the time I finished the appetizer, the pizza and the risotto are not hot anymore. This experience make me feels like I m eating at a fast food restaurant.

I visited Gusto 101 on October 24,2024, expecting a great dining experience but left severely disappointed and seriously ill. After spending over $80 on my meal, I came down with food poisoning just a few hours later. I know the food I consumed at this restaurant was the culprit as this was the only meal I had the entire day, and I am a healthcare professional. This traumatizing dinner caused me to take unpaid time off from my job. Unfortunately, it has led to days of discomfort and stress, not to mention the lost time and energy. I will be reporting this incident to Toronto Public Health DineSafe and the Better Business Bureau. I also plan to inform my colleagues about this unfortunate experience. A restaurant with this reputation should prioritize food safety, and this kind of oversight is unacceptable. I m extremely disappointed and won t be returning.

Nice place!

Such a great place to go for dinner! The arancini was one of the best I ve ever had and their pasta was all so well done. It was cooked to perfection with. The Mafalde ai funghi was amazing and I wish I lived in Toronto to have it all the time! The server was so lovely, I had ordered a dish not realizing it was tomato based pasta which was not what I had wanted and she waived the pasta from the bill and replaced it with the mafalde pasta which was what I preferred. Overall, a lovely restaurant I d recommend for Italian food done great!

Very friendly service; attentive food was fantastic!! Focaccia is a must my wife s cacio e Pepe was the best she s had, and my rigatoni was full of flavour and was fresh. Can t recommend enough!

Must order their Mafalde Ai funghi if youre a mushroom lover. The pasta is delicious and creamy. Their tiramisu was also wonderful. Great place to hangout with friends!

Absolutely amazing all around food, atmosphere, staff and food...did I say food? So good!

Food was truly amazing everything was well done!! The vibe was good especially if you want to eat on their patio!!

ordered the cavatelli pasta through skip the dishes and it was really basic. It just tasted like pasta cooked in tomato paste. The pasta was Al dente and disappointing overall.

Good food, good service! Liked it!

The lighting was very dim, but overall my experience thought it was pretty good.

Went here for Arancini, Pasta and Tiramisu. Nothing was great here. Pasta had very little salt and taste. Would not come back here.

Gusto 101 used to be my go-to spot whenever we had guests in town. The mushroom pasta is the brag price of the town. The kale salad and the meat balls are also top notch. After 3-4 visits and tasting many items on the menu, I stopped going, because unfortunately, besides the mushroom pasta, no other item was as inviting for a re-visit and you eventually do get tired of the mushroom pasta. I love the neighborhood and this place, and so I really hope they come up with one or even multiple items that are as signature for the longevity of the resto!

The portion of the mafalde Ai funghi pasta was extremely small for $26+. Nothing special in taste either. Food

Nice place

Really great experience sitting at the bar upstairs. Nice for a date

Amazing experience at Gusto 101! The ambiance is lively, and the industrial-chic decor adds a cool vibe to the dining experience. The food is outstanding the truffle gnocchi is a must-try, and their signature grilled dishes are perfectly cooked and flavorful. The rooftop patio adds a special touch, especially in warmer months. Service was prompt and friendly, with staff making thoughtful recommendations. Perfect for a night out with friends or a cozy dinner date. Highly recommend Gusto 101 for anyone looking for great Italian food in a vibrant setting.

mushroom mafalde

The taste of pizza was decent. Nice atmosphere to get together with friends and family.

Usually I love it here but this time we came for a birthday. Group of 8 so we got hit with the 20% auto gratuity and it seemed like the waiter got his tip and didn t care. The food was amazing as always. The spicy margarita was horrible, didn t even drink it and the waiter never checked in to see if it was alright. we brought a cake and they served it all no leftovers, which is fine but service was a bust unfortunately

Delicious Italian food in the city. I always go for the Margherita pizza, mafalde ai funghi and kale Caesar salad. It is a low lit restaurant adding to the ambiance and is very spacious with 2 floors and a patio out front. The service is pretty good but the star is definitely the food. It s always a classic that never disappoints in quality. Overall, a great spot in the city to get your Italian fix in.

Phenomenal food and a ton of natural light - I m not huge on pasta, but the carbonara was top notch

This is a really great place for delicious Italian food with a great vibe. It s always a fun time here. If you haven t tried the Mafalde ai Funghi pasta, you must. It s basically their signature pasta dish. The Cavolo Caesar is also the best salad on the menu. Tonight we had the Calamari Fritti, , Cavoletti di Bruxelles, the homemade focaccia, Mafalde ai Funghi, Risotto ai Funghi, and Tiramisu. Everything was made to perfection as usual. I ve been coming here for over 10 years and have never had a bad meal.

If I could give a negative rating, I would. Horrible server (Tyrell P.); he was rude, unprofessional, and had attitude constantly! I ve been to this restaurant multiple times, but this was the first time I ve ever encountered such horrible customer service. Not only did he barely listen to us, he also yanked the machine from us after paying and rudely put the receipts on our table. The least you could do working in an industry like this is give a satisfactory to excellent service, given the expensive price we paid and the dark and loud ambience. Disappointing.

The tiramisu was wonderful smooth and creamy! The pasta portions seemed a bit small but both the rigatoni and funghi dishes were cooked perfectly al dente and had good flavour. The diavolo pizza was a bit on the saltier side but still yummy.

I love coming to gusto as a Toronto local for Italian food. Service is always great and nothing beats $1/1ounce house wine. Reservations are recommended but I was able to walk in for a dinner service with almost no wait time on a Monday night for a table of 4.

If you like burnt lasagna, Gusto 101 on Portland is the place to go.

Good pasta and pizza but wish pasta was a bit warmer when it got to the table

Really good place with tasty food! I loved the carpaccio and meat balls. One thing is that it s pretty loud there, so it s difficult to talk with your companions.

We were a group of six for lunch. Three of us had the PAPPARDELLE AL RAGU BIANCO because it was one of the pastas that was supposed to be good. There were perhaps five strands of meat that looked to be 70-80% fat and the size and shape of a fast food restaurant french fry. The worst part was that the whole dish was extremely SALTY! All three of us in our party concurred. I myself found the waitress who seemed to be French to be a tad snooty. I also found the communal bathrooms poor in terms of concocted door locks. Gratuity is included in your bill which I do not believe in because it leaves little incentive for the server to provide a pleasant experience. I would not recommend or be inclined to return.

Had dinner with some co-workers last night at Gusto 101 . Always a good time at this restaurant. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Frankly I have experienced all this already from my previous visits but, I was happy to see that that my co-workers had the same things to say. They couldn t stop talking about the great service and food . Ps. The Mafalde was sublime . It hits every single time!!!! Thank you Gusto team for accommodating us, we had a great time. Thank you Jayne and management team, Santiago our server who was (so attentive and personable) and Bartender Trevor (Trevor is that guy- Thank you Trev!!). And also the host that greeted us at the door (Tall white guy, I didn t get his name, super cool and hospitable) and the host that thanked us for coming when we were leaving (Farrah- so kind and friendly). And I also don t want to forget the kitchen crew , the food and the quick service . Thank you guys .

Food and services are good, but there were quite a lot of flies in the indoor seating area.

After eating here last night I discovered that this place gets such glowing reviews because of its trendy location and fashionable patrons. The food is good but not spectacular. So if excellent cuisine is your number one priority, you can definitely do better than Gusto 101.

Great Italian food. Got the Mafalde al Funghi and the Pizza Bufala e Bresaola and both were really good. Vegetarian options: Yes

Prior to coming, Ive heard a lot of good things about Gusto - so I decided to check it out for myself. It was great! The ambiance is that of your typical restaurant in Toronto, its low light and dark during evenings, with music. The interior has got this rustic look to it. Washrooms are multi-gendered. Parking situation is whatever it is downtown Toronto, so youll have to find street parking or Green P nearby. For the starters, I highly recommend trying the POLIPO (grilled octopus, fingerling confit potatoes, squid ink romesco, spicy salsa verde). Its absolutely delicious, its grilled perfectly. Second, I recommend the CAVOLO NERO (lacinato kale, zante currants, toasted pine nuts, pecorino, parmigiano, lemon vinaigrette). Its one of the best salads to have. For the main, get the MAFALDE AI FUNGHI (portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle cream sauce). Its nice and creamy, itll inspire you to make this dish yourself actually.

Sadly, the quality at GUSTO 101 has taken a noticeable decline. On my recent visit, the once-beloved mushroom pasta was disappointing overcooked and lacking its usual freshness. The cocktail I ordered was equally underwhelming, the weakest I ve had anywhere. To make matters worse, the service was slow and inattentive. It s disheartening to see such a reliable spot lose its touch. I won t be returning.

I checked the reviews and saw everyone got the mushroom pasta which was really good. I tried the pizza as well, I liked the crust but the middle was floppy and undercooked. The service is kind of weird, and they aren t very attentive you have to fight to wave someone down and they just tell you to wait.

We had amazing food at Gusto 101. Service was friendly and prompt. Loved the cocktails, should definitely try. Tiramisu needs a special mention highly addictive. Also loved the mushroom pizza, its surely the best in Toronto.

Our recent visit to Gusto 101(TO, Portland location) was overshadowed by a rushed and stressful dining experience, largely due to the server, Masha. Instead of fostering a relaxed atmosphere, she seemed focused on pushing us through our meal as quickly as possible, frequently returning to ask for our next order. It felt more about hitting sales targets than providing a great dining experience. We were also told the table was only available for an hour, which was never mentioned on Gusto 101 s website or during booking. This added unnecessary pressure and detracted from what should have been a leisurely Sunday evening. I d recommend improving the service approach to ensure guests can enjoy their meal without feeling rushed or stressed. And for dear Masha, a gentle reminder that life is short and precious. It s truly worth savoring each moment rather than rushing to the finish line. Creating memorable experiences is far more valuable than hurrying through them.

Good food. But I wish the servers were friendlier. Make sure to make a reservation as this place is very busy.

Fun, relaxed vibe with good casual Italian food

I didn t care for the food. The hyped mushroom pasta was mediocre and had an odd taste. The pizzas and the calamari was just okay. The carpaccio and tiramisu was good. I hated the vibe of the restaurant, it just look so dirty and grimy. I won t visit again.

I recently celebrated my 30th birthday at Gusto 101 with a few friends, and unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst experiences Ive ever had. We were all excited to try the restaurant for the first time, but our enthusiasm quickly faded due to the service we received. Our server, who was bald and appeared to be having a bad day and clearly needed an attitude adjustment was incredibly rude and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the managements handling of the situation was equally disappointing. After just one drink, we were abruptly cut off and rushed to leave, which made us feel unwelcome. We were told because we were laughing and speaking to loud we were cut off to order any drinks. To top it off, I was still charged for a meal that I couldnt even enjoy because my appetite was completely ruined by the experience. I cannot recommend Gusto 101 to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience. Save your money and time there are far better options out there.

Great service and great happy hour Kid-friendliness: Change table and high chairs Food : 5/5 |

I love the food but was forced out after 40 minutes. When my friend and I finished the last pasta noodle on our plate, our table was cleared, and a bill was dropped. There was not even a chance to digest and sit and enjoy the upstairs patio. Service was just so rushed, and we felt so unwanted. For spending quite a bit of money youd think theyd at least let us stay a little longer.

Mid

Worst service ever, my server was so rude, she tried to pushed me to pay my bill right away just because she wanted to get more tables.

Food is just alright.

Margherita Pizza was amazing!

Food was good but portions were very small (we ordered pasta, salad and some appetizers), plates were pricey. Washrooms are on the basement which is a bit of a nuisance if youre dining on the third floor. Service was great though. I would have given it 5 stars if they had normal portions.

We chose Gusto 101 for our first wedding anniversary, hoping to create special memories, but instead, we left with nothing but disappointment and regret. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt off. Our table wobbled, and it took asking a server to get it stabilized with a makeshift piece of wood something that should have been checked before opening. The restroom had a broken lock, leaving me feeling vulnerable and uncomfortable. Then, as if it couldnt get worse, I discovered a hair in my cutlery, forcing me to request a replacement. Throughout the evening, our server barely acknowledged us, asking nearby tables how their meals were but never once checking in on us. When he brought the bill without us asking, it felt like a dismissal rather than service. What was particularly troubling was the atmosphere we felt. As a couple, we couldnt shake the feeling that our treatment was influenced by our identities. It left us questioning whether the dismissive service stemmed from bias was it a matter of race, or were we judged for our relationship? We felt unwelcome in a way that went beyond poor service. The entire experience overshadowed what should have been a joyous occasion, leaving us disheartened and disillusioned. My only question for management is: are you racist or homophobic, or is there another reason for our poor treatment?

Its expensive for what it is

This place deserves all the hype it gets! The food is unreal, specifically the mushroom truffle pasta. Cocktails are also delicious. Lastly, the service and vibes are top notch.

Highly recommend the cacio peppe.

Disappointing experience. The food was mediocre, and the menu felt limited and overpriced. Most dishes didn t even include protein, and they charged $14 extra for a small chicken breast when the salads were already $25, which felt unreasonable. Our server, Emma L., was extremely rude and unprofessional. She didn t introduce herself and had a short, impatient attitude throughout. She seemed eager to rush us, and when we asked how much bread we should order for our table of five, she sarcastically responded, one order or you ll be eating bread for dinner. When the bread arrived, there were only four pieces not even enough for all of us. Emma felt completely disconnected, like she didn t even know the restaurant. She was both uninformed about the menu and rude when interacting with us. When we mentioned that another person would join us but wouldn t be ordering anything, she immediately informed us she would charge a 20% auto gratuity for the extra person, which felt excessive given the circumstances. Overall, I regret every moment of my visit. We spent over $300, and the service alone made it feel like a waste. I wouldn t recommend Gusto 101 to anyone based on this experience. Emma even gave me a dirty look when I didn t tip to her standards, despite the poor service. I will not be returning.

I recently dined here and was blown away by the experience! While the pizza was delicious, it was the burger that really stole the show. I ordered the Gusto Americano burger Hands down, one of the best burgers I ve ever had! The patty was cooked to perfection, juicy, flavourful, and seasoned just right. The toppings were fresh, and the combination of ingredients created a burst of flavor with every bite. The bun was soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without getting soggy. The service was also fantastic, attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a night out with friends. I highly recommend trying the burger if you re in the area. You won t be disappointed!

The food is really good! The service has been a bit slow especially on the patio the last few times I went. The vibes were great and so were the servers.

Great food.below par service

The food was very veeery tasty. We had a salad, cole sprouts and risotto. I complained loved it. I was surprised because even the service was great. My server was super attentive and nice, she definitely went out of her way. The only thing I want people to know is that it was hard to get a table bc pretty much everything was rsv. We got a spot in kind of bar and it was alright. Definitely visit, it was very yummy!

Excellent Italian food. Really enjoyed the ambience. Pasta could have been a little less al dente but the taste was excellent. Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options

One of my favourite places to go in the city. Easily. The focaccia is to DIE FOR, as well as the calamari and risotto. Don t even get me started on our server. She was everything we needed and more. Jessica is attentive, professional and never left us wanting. She was exactly what gusto needs. My friends and I will absolutely be back and I can t say enough good things about the service and the food. 10/10 SERVICE 10/10 food. 10 s across the board.

Really loved the food, the place and the taste of everything. Service was awful, we had a man name Tyrell or Tyler, his attitude towards an honest English mistake I made was very rude. English was is not my first language, so getting corrected for such a small thing was unnecessary and uncalled. His behavior after it continue to be condescending.

Our waiter was really nice and explained the dishes to us (they were in french) ended up getting octopus and the creamy noodles

Ordered on the new Doordash and am completely floored by the poor quality we received. Not even recognizable. If this is what to expect now, we won t be back online or in person. As a long time customer, who once considered this my favourite restaurant in the city, I can t recommend this to anyone anymore.

Typically downtown King street service - the type where they serve you looking very bored/presumptuous. I asked for less cream/sauce on my pasta- the guy said hed have to check with the kitchen/cant guarantee (Really??? Its less sauce - i get less rrsistance ordering tacos at a bar ). Getting an order or anyones attention was impossible, but oddly when it came to clearing out dishes, theyre on it. Food was heavy, salty, the meatballs were extremely fatty place was loud. Just no.

Great experience!!! Had the worst seat at the restaurant but still good vibes.

We visited from NYC and the service and food were 10/10.

Last night was a party of 3, we had dinner reservations and were seated in their upstairs glass dining area. Host and server staff were were not friendly nor engaging in fact, displayed significant attitude. Server was condescending when asked questions about menu options. Pasta was chewy and rubber, presentation was underwhelming and flavor was bland boring. We were there for about 1 hour and 10 minutes and during our a conversation after paying the bill the server abruptly came over to our table with a harsh. Have a good evening. Thank you. as if to say your time is up. We need your table. Not recommended. The glassed area was very noisy.

They have a really good deal for happy hour, some dishes were $10 cheaper and they did a $3 glass of wine! Both pastas looked modest in size on the plate, but actually there was a lot of pasta, and we felt very full after. The basil crema with the arancini was a lovely touch. Would definitely get the arancini and truffle pasta again!

Great quality Italian food. Wine is excellent for the price as well.

That Burrata dish cost $25, for only half leaf of the basil, a tiny little bit of vinaigrette on two little pieces of dried bread crumbs, two leftover red onions! The portion was extremely small. The plate they used were for free bread from before. The Mafalde was also in a very small portion that cost $26. Won t go back!

Absolutely goated. Some of my cousins brought me and my brother out to this place last year, and I ve been thinking about the food ever since. The appetizers were incredible, and the pasta al fungi is probably the best pasta I ve ever had. This place is the best

The happy hour was very nice. All the dishes were were very tasty and rich in flavor. Would definitely come back!

The best pizza I ever ate.

The mushroom pasta is a must when going here. The Brussels sprouts were also great. I would probably skip the tiramisu next time.

Came here for a birthday dinner with pretty high expectations, but it didn t quite live up to them. The food was still good, but nothing particularly special.

Pizza was wood fire oven pizza and was great. Risotto was pretty good as well. Pasta dishes were lacking in size and quality. Looked like chef-boy-r-dee. We enjoyed the meal but it was a bit pricy for what you got.

great service and food we were very happy to get a table there.

I think the plates can improve a lot as a proper restaurant in downtown.

The food was great and fresh. Service was fast and efficient. I will get their pasta again as it was simple and tasty. I will come again if Im in the area. The fungi pasta is a must try as well!

I recently visited Gusto 101 for my birthday with some close friends. While we enjoyed the food and company, the service left much to be desired. Our server barely checked in on us, seemed uninterested, and was a bit rude. This was disappointing, especially since its not the first time this has happened. Unfortunately, it put a damper on what should have been a great experience.

This is such a beautiful spot, on all floors but love the heated rooftop with a view of the CN tower, but set just slightly outside of the core making parking easier. Pizza and apps are exceptional here, would highly reccomend for an evening out with friends.

Just so mediocre in every way. Mediocre pasta. Small portions. Aloof servers. Just not worth it.

Service was not the best. Food was good but too expensive for what it actually is

10/10. Quite service, fresh food and so tasty. Will be back soon.

Literally worse than home cooked Facebook marketplace meals :( for $80 too

The fungi pasta was delicious- probably one of the pest I ve had.

Amazing atmosphere !

Their Malfalde Al Funghi was truly the most delicious mushroom pasta with truffle cream I ve ever had. We ordered two plates lol Service was okay. They forgot one of our orders and the servers changed a couple of times. Atmosphere and vibes were great. We went for girls night but great for dates too! Overall their pastas were delicious! The portion size is little small considering the prices but definitely worth a visit even if just for that one mushroom truffle pasta!

We ordered 2 burgers and 2 glasses of wine during the happy hour which had some discounts. The waitress was lovely and quite caring. But the host (the guy) was quite rude and had attitude (which ai don t really understand where it comes from?!) Mid meal, I felt a huge piece of something un-chewable that almost broke my tooth. I reported it to the waitress who kindly apologized and offered to change my burger with which I agreed. It took another 20 minutes to get the new burger which was a bit burned and rushed. No discounts were offered and the quality of the food and the service except for the waitress were all way below mediocre. Will never go back and most def never would recommend it to anyone!

Nice place created from a former workshop. Friendly staff and good pizzas even if not exactly in line with the ingredients of Italian pizzas. We ate a Margherita and a Diavola to which peppers were added which are not used in Italy, but they were still good :)

Food was great - esp the grilled octopus. Service, Carolina, also great. We ll definitely be back!

Authentic Italian food! I really like this place

Staff have a condescending attitude, Ill probably not return here given the other options in King West. They threw out my takeout food accidentally, but dealt with it as best they could.

Had heard so much great things about this place so went to try it out with a friend. We were disappointed by the food, by the service. The pasta was dry and cold when it arrived our table. The service was pretty cold too as the server we had was unapproachable and seemed annoyed. I did love the ambience of the place though. But, I wouldnt go again.

This place never fails! Food incredible, service, atmosphere, this place never disappoints.

amaziiiing

I love the aesthetic here and they offer gluten free penne for most pastas (some can t be modified, like the lasagna). Seriously love this place!

The meal was fine! The pasta was a bit undercooked but it didn t stop the meal from being adequate. The BIGGER issue was the hostesses blatant racism towards me (I am Of Color). After a group of people smoking weed passed by us, the hostess accused ME of stinking of weed and tried to use that as an excuse to prevent me from sitting indoors. It didn t escape me that both the group that was smoking and I were Black, and so I refuted her and told her the truth: I don t smoke and do not smell of weed. She eventually relented, but not without commenting that she could still smell it on me. This was a pretty wild moment for my first time in Toronto and also this restaurant. The rest of the service team were very cool to me, but that moment with the hostess was appalling.

Mafalde ai funghi was sensational!

Pasta was nice, but salad was just ok.

dollar ounce wine and we saw mikey

Great spot, nice atmosphere sat upstairs. not too expensive either considering alternatives at the same bar

Best pizza Ive ever had, Im not lying either, food was DELICIOUS service was polite and friendly and food arrived pretty quickly great place 10/10

Amazing food! Everything was delicious, good attention by Emma. The drinks are good and the prices are very reasonable . We ll back! Food : 5/5

No vegan options other than pasta and plain red sauce. Vegan options on website were not on the menu. Service was good though and other people enjoyed their food.

The pizza was tasty (and big), the main dish of pasta was a starter portion (at best). The service was dreadful - no personality, borderline rude. I resented giving them my money - this restaurant is to be avoided (unless you want a takeaway pizza).

This place is amazing!!! The service is good and you dont feel that youre being rushed like other places. The pizza is good but the focaccia was the star of the show! This place is great, will definitely be recommending to everybody.

Beautiful industrial designed Italian restaurant. Seating on the porch was super viby at night. Pasta is on the saltier side with some strong spices, but the taste was still pretty good. Our server was super nice as well which made my evening even better. They are quite busy at night so I would reserve for larger groups.

The food was amazing especially Mafalde Ai Funghi! However the service wasn t great. It was not busy at all but the server wasn t even paying attention to the table and I had to go find a server to get more water. Disappointed.

Food was amazing the mushroom pasta is to die for everything we ordered was delicious and made well.

Apparently gusto thinks customers wont notice that their plate has cheap Aldi frozen fries on as opposed to the chunky skin on chips listed on the menu and half the plateis covered with rocket.

We ordered the Margherita pizza, which was amazing, as was the Joelopine Margarita drink. However, we ordered two different pasta on and both times it was undercooked.nice patio place.

7/10 - not too shabby at all, would for sure go back to try some more dishes

My mother son and I were walking down Portland to a Mexican restaurant, when we were steered off course by the delicious smells coming from an unexpected Italian restaurant. We floated into Gusto 101 and were seated immediately. The staff were very attentive, brought us drinks, menus and took our orders quickly. Our meal consisted of Cavolo Nero, Funghi pizza and Bistecca. It was absolutely divine! I would 100% recommend dining at Gusto 101! Our only regret was not ordering another Funghi pizza to go!!

Loved this place and the vibe. You got to try their appetizers and sangria. It was four of us and we got to try their focaccia bread, arancini, burrata. Everything was delicious. The sangria and Tiramisu is a must

Best restaurant experience in Toronto , *Katie* was our waitress and it felt like I was at home shes warm carrying giving great advice smiling making sure that we are having a great time I went to restaurant where you pay 200$+ per person and never had a experience a greater experience the margherita pizza was 10/10 and the mushroom pasta 10/10 and the tiramisu 10/10 on my favorite spot in town thank you !

Patio was nice to have as an option and our server was great. Appetizers were yummy but nothing special for the price. Main dishes of pasta were very overrated and overpriced. The Ragu was honestly like jarred tomato sauce with chunks of meat tossed in, the noodles were undercooked on each dish and the portion sizes were small for the cost. Drinks also were minimal in options and $20-$25 each which is insane.

The food is so flavorful!!!

Great pizza in a busy good vibe. Service a little rushed at times, and too busy to get add-ons to our order (like if they stayed even 1 second longer we all would have ordered wine/beer) but then it s nice to feel fine not ordering alcohol! I do know they have solid beer on the menu. This is an easy win.

Restaurents are all about experience and great experience is what we got from the minute we entered the restaurant from Dave the GM and our server Natalie. Food was good. Would highly recommend.

Always a delicious spot! You can t go without getting the kale salad and the mushroom pasta - I don t make the rules, I just enforce them!

Ive been wanting to go here for quite a while, and I unfortunately was disappointed by my experience. My husband ordered a pizza and I ordered a mushroom pasta dish. His pizza was undercooked, and my pasta was too hard to be al dente, but I ate it anyway because I was very hungry. He got a second pizza to make up for the first and it was decent, it falls soggy very quickly though. As for service, I could tell our server was trying very hard but it took a lot of time to get his attention to reorder drinks and to talk about the issues with the food. It was busy, but not so busy that it excused how long it took for us to speak to our server.