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Gusto Ristorante, Hilton Head Island, SC

Gusto Ristorante

4.6 (1894)
$30 and under
Italian
430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite #301 Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.
The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dining Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 1,894 people are saying

Gusto Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

  • Hilton Head

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto Ristorante offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with "excellent service," highlighted by Antonio's attentive hospitality. Known for its "fantastic food" and generous portions, it's a popular spot on Hilton Head. Frequent guests recommend the "best bruschetta" and veal dishes. While some note crowded seating, the overall experience remains delightful and memorable.

1,894 Reviews
  1. Denis

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty, tasty food. Great service. Food served hot.

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  2. Kathy

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, food was very hot as it should be, did not receive any bread tho.

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  3. Chuck

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was like being in a high end restaurant in N. Y., the food was quite good, in fact the vegetable medelie was OUTSTANDING. It was diced zuchini, onions and carrots, as we were leaving I passed a table where the diner had finished but didn't finish her vegetables, I wanted to ask for a dogie bag for her veggies, alas, I didn't. My veal picata was a little tough and lacking in flavor, other than that, everything was excellent. But the Tirimisu was dry and lacking in taste, the pastry chef didn't submerge the ladyfingers in expresso, probably misted them instead. But I will go back, probably bring them a sample of my Tirimisu to taste what it should taste like. Not trying to be arrogant but rather offer an honest opinion for professional consideration.

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  4. KP

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gusto’s is a fabulous restaurant!!! Their food and service is excellent!!! Antonio is the best!!! Highly recommend their restaurant!!!

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  5. Susan

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite place to eat when we are in Hilton Head. Service and food are always wonderful!

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  6. Jon VIP

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find. The food, service and atmosphere were great. We will be going back frequently.

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  7. Shane

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was wonderful. Service was quick, food was delicious. I lived in Italy a few years and appreciated his authenticity, as did my family.

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  8. Terry

    Charleston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal and visit with some longtime friends from Atlanta. We sat in the bar area as it was during the Heritage Golf Tournament and the restaurant was full. Antonio was our waiter and is excellent, both in service and recommendations. My wife got the rigatoni alla montanara (with eggplant, sausage and mozzarella). It sounded good so I ordered it also. We split a caesar salad. Our friends ordered the Gnocchi Ossobuco (my favorite dish) and Veal Parmigiana (which was massive) and they split the Mediterranean salad. Both raved about their dishes as did we. Portions are large, so we all took enough home for lunch the next day. The restaurant is fairly small, but they are in the process of enclosing the patio to provide more inside seating. Give it a try if you are in town visiting, it is a popular location for those of us who live in Hilton Head.

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  9. Timothy

    Charleston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Gusto. Antonio was great. The food is always fantastic.

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  10. Karen VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Gusto for the past several years when we visit Hilton Head. They are consistently good in all areas!

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FAQs

Gusto Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 802-2424.

Gusto Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1894 OpenTable diners.

Gusto Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite #301 Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Island - highway 278 and Mathews Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dining Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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