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Gusto 501, Toronto, ON

Gusto 501

4.7 (905)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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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
    (416) 477-5647
  • Website
    http://www.gusto501.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • Location
    501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9
  • 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 905 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 501 boasts a charming atmosphere with a "cool interior" and "amazing vibe." Diners rave about the "absolutely amazing" food, particularly the "mushroom pasta" and pizza, which is "some of the best" in town. "Exceptional service" enhances the experience, making it a top choice for Italian dining in Toronto.
905 Reviews

  1. Briar

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I took our Dad to Gusto 501 for Father’s Day and we had a lovely time! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was uplifting, and our server was excellent! We’ll definitely visit again.

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  2. Andersen

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing date spot, great food, cool interior and lighting

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  3. Dayana

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were pretty good. Ambient kinda loud and too dark (but just for me). I’ll come back during the day. Recommended specially if you live in the area

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  4. Ryan

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is absolutely amazing. Our waitress is great. However, I arrived with no one at the front door greeting me meanwhile two staff were standing next to me on their phones chatting and texting for a good 5 minutes. It does get loud around 6pm-7pm.

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  5. jenny

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and nice portion of pasta and pizza. Table outside on patio was a bit shaky and the patio lacked charm. We decided to sit outside because it was nice out. Next time will probably sit inside though it was louder due to being busy and music playing. Service was just 'ok' nothing stood out in particular or made it memorable
    Gusto 501Responded 4 days ago
    Thanks for joining us, Jenny! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  6. Anne Marie

    Toronto / Ontario13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, hot and promptly delivered. Wine choice was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great vibe. It was a little difficult to hear but perhaps because we were seated on the main level very close to the kitchen and washroom so traffic was high. I wished we were upstairs but it was very busy for a Tuesday evening. Next time I’ll ask about that. Otherwise I will definitely recommend and go back as it’s right in my neighborhood
    Gusto 501Responded 6 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Sue

    Toronto / Ontario22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was great! We had the Crostini to start and then the Tagliolini Con Gamberi and the Malfade al Funghi..all delicious! The buck-an-ounce house wine - Rose - is so good! We were on the Rooftop patio and it was really nice! Will definitely be back.

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  8. CINTIA VALERIA

    Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had brunch and it was a great experience, great food in a very nice place!
    Gusto 501Responded 7 days ago
    Ciao! Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Nina

    Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been to Gusto 501 a few times and usually enjoy it. This time, we tried something different—sat on the upstairs balcony and ordered dishes we hadn’t before. Unfortunately, neither lived up to expectations. We had the burger and the risotto. The burger patty was dense, lacked a proper char, and felt heavy with an odd texture. The risotto was gritty, and the parmesan was overpowering—too sharp and funky. The focaccia came out first but oddly without any olive oil or dipping oil. The olives were delicious though, and our server was kind—just a bit delayed due to how busy it was. The upstairs balcony doesn’t have much of a view, so I wouldn’t recommend it for the ambiance. Gusto still has great energy and a solid menu overall, but I’ll stick to my usual favourites next time.
    Gusto 501Responded 7 days ago
    Hi Nina, 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.

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  10. Lila

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    For a first time eating, we were left unimpressed. We were seated upstairs which turned out to be much noiser. The lasagna was served cold and the rosé was not that great. I had heard good things about this place but I’m sorry to say that it wasn’t worth the hype unfortunately. The only reason the review is even 3 stars is that we had a really nice waiter.
    Gusto 501Responded 7 days ago
    Hi, 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.

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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 905 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 PM
Booked 100 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
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.gusto501.com/
  • Phone number
    (416) 477-5647
  • 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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