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 (674)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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 674 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gusto 101 offers an "exceptional experience" with "authentic and attentive" service and consistently delicious food. Known for its "great portion sizes" and "excellent wines," it's a top choice for Italian cuisine. While the atmosphere can be loud, the quality of the dishes, especially the "best ai funghi pasta," makes it a beloved spot.

674 Reviews

t
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!
Is this helpful?
H
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.
Is this helpful?
S
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!
Is this helpful?
Q
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!
Is this helpful?
J
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!
Is this helpful?
s
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!
Is this helpful?
J
Jason
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing. We will be back. Love the theme as well.
Gusto 101Responded on May 20, 2025
Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Is this helpful?
E
Ellen
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nice vibe - we were seated on the rooftop patio and it was lovely!
Gusto 101Responded on May 16, 2025
Ciao, thank you 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 soon.
Is this helpful?
C
Charmi
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the place is nice with amazing food . There are multiple options for vegetarians as well .
Gusto 101Responded on May 12, 2025
Ciao, thank you 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 soon.
Is this helpful?
J
Joseph
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was dining in alone but the person who is looking after me made me comfortable. It was my first time to go to Gusto 101. I followed your Instagram and wanted to try it for awhile. The person is the having a black nail polish (apologies) was not able to get the name. I was recommended great appetizer, mains and drinks. The person also made a great conversation starter like traveling. Also, the person is very observed where offering in house chilly oil. I thought that is something very intuitive and one of the great skills a service person can have. I’ll definitely be back either alone or with friends. Again, thank you to the person who was looking afternoon me last night!
Gusto 101Responded on May 12, 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!
Is this helpful?

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 674 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 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3

Additional information

Cross street
King St. West
Neighborhood
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 674 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gusto 101 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gusto 101 restaurant rated?

Is Gusto 101 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information