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Gusto 501, Toronto, ON

Gusto 501

4.7
4.7
875 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 875 people are saying

Gusto 501 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 501 offers a "spectacular venue" with "always on point" food and "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. Diners rave about the "amazing service," "incredible mushroom pasta," and "beautiful" interior design. The ambiance is "perfect for a night out," with a "chill vibe" and "great music playlist." Highly recommended for casual and special occasions!

875 Reviews
  1. JillianK VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to visit 501! The space is effortlessly cool, with an inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for a memorable night. The cocktails are creative and expertly crafted, the wine selection is top-notch, and the food never disappoints—fresh and flavourful. It’s the perfect spot for a fun get-together with friends or a lively celebration. I’ll be back!

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  2. Tony

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for a good Italian dinner. Bread service with dinner would be nice

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  3. KASIAH

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious and delightful time at Gusto! The food the wine and the service was perfect!
    Gusto 501Responded 1 day ago
    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.

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  4. Zachary

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing first-time experience at Gusto 501! Service was impeccable; our waitress was absolutely fantastic and we waited no time whatsoever for our drinks and food. We absolutely love how the layout is, allowing for more private experiences with less people all throughout the restaurant. Ambience was gorgeous with the lighting and simple but elegant decor. The food was out of this world worth it - honestly we had NOT a single concern or issue with what we ate, as the food practically put us into a coma (it was SO good)! Thank you for an amazing first time, and will definitely be back! 10 out of 10!
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Zachary! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Donya

    Exclusive1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The portions were smaller than other places , And only the mafalde was the one that tasted special
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Mafalde, but are sorry to hear that there were elements of your visit that you felt we could improve upon. 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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  6. Pat

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended. Great food, service and atmosphere. Definitely going back
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Ciao! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us - we can’t wait to see you again!

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  7. amani VIP

    Montreal14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Amazing service! Ragu pasta was great. Mushroom pasta was outstanding. The wine was awesome. The flourless cake was a knock out!!! Fourth time back and Gusto 501 was even better!!!
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Amani, thank you so much!! We're so happy to have provided you with another memorable dining experience. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Chase

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the happy hour deals, great space to catch up and enjoy delicious Italian food
    Gusto 501Responded on April 23, 2025
    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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  9. Denis

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gusto 501 is always a good idea! The venue is spectacular, the food is always on point and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
    Gusto 501Responded on April 23, 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.

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  10. bobby

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we come on a regular basis. My wife and I love it everything!
    Gusto 501Responded on April 22, 2025
    Grazie for the kind words! We look forward to hosting you two again soon!

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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 875 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Toronto
  5. King East

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
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501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. East/Sackville
  • Neighborhood
    King East
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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