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Gusto Ristorante, Hilton Head Island, SC

Gusto Ristorante

4.6 (1937)
$30 and under
Italian
430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite #301 Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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.

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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
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What 1,937 people are saying

Gusto Ristorante 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto Ristorante delivers "authentic Italian" cuisine with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "generous portions" and "great atmosphere." Antonio, a standout server, ensures a memorable dining experience. The "bruschetta" and "pasta dishes" are highly praised. Although credit card fees and occasional noise are noted, the overall experience remains "superb."
1,937 Reviews
  1. Denise

    South Carolina27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My ravioli and mushroom special dinner repeated on me all night. The dinners were good not great or exceptional. Our waiter was very good.

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  2. Skip

    Toledo / Northwest Ohio21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience my wife and my friends had Friday evening . We ordered Caesari Amarone which was fantastic!! Meatball and Mozzarella Capreses appetizers were excellent . Our food was so flavorful and we all enjoyed pasta dishes, and chicken parmigiana !! The service provided by David was a 10 the kind of server that if you were thinking you needed something he was at the table and handled it almost like he was reading your mind !! Things could not have gone better !! One of my favorites on the island !! Thanks to all .

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  3. Danielle

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb, a must try when visiting HHi! Great food, atmosphere, and large portions!

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  4. Bob

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gusto has very good food and great service. Although I was a little disappointed in the 4 cheese pasta. The gorgonzola cheese was a little to prominent this time. It's been well-balanced before. I would've given then a 5 overall is except for the almost 4% credit card fee. Take your prices up $1 and forget the credit card fee! I feel like I am being nickeled and dimed with that fee. We don't come as often because of the fee.

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  5. Nancy VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure to dine at Gusto. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff, to the eye pleasing and great tasting plentiful food it is a wonderful experience!

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  6. mo

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    With such a high prices, I was expecting to see a good quality food, unfortunately, the quality of food was quite substandard, even for extra expense of adding a chicken to my fettuccine, the chicken was over cooked, cut, and diced for a total of 2 tablespoon full of meat instead of a solid chicken breast . Cherry on the top, they charge 3% if you use a credit card, which is absurd in this day and age where everything is changing to digital currency. overall, very disappointing experience when you can find a lot better places for that price.

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  7. Meghan

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are now open on Sundays! Dinner was phenomenal. They do not have a kids menu, but the chef was accommodating to make a dish more kid friendly. The dipping oil and bread was excellent. Chicken Marsala was done perfectly. The wait staff was always there for you. If you want authentic Italian, this is the place to go!

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  8. Allen VIP

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellant service! We continue to return and it's always great.

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  9. Kim

    South Carolina13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to our yearly visit! Greg was wonderful. Food was phenomenal

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  10. mark VIP

    South Carolina90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very intimidate beautifully Italian decorated Large menu selections from cocktails, appetizers, main courses and deserts Food quality & presentation wonderful

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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 1937 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
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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
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