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Gusto 501, Toronto, ON

Gusto 501

4.6
4.6
759 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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, Fri 12:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Location
    501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Winterlicious

    CA$45.00 per person

    31 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025
    Gusto 501 brings an authentic, community-driven culinary experience to Toronto’s east end with a multi-level, open-air dining space, serving rustic Southern Italian fare. Punctuated by a floor-to-ceiling glass façade and reclaimed terracotta accents, this modern space is perfect for a casual dinner or formal event.
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  • Winterlicious

    CA$34.00 per person

    31 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025
    Gusto 501 brings an authentic, community-driven culinary experience to Toronto’s east end with a multi-level, open-air dining space, serving rustic Southern Italian fare. Punctuated by a floor-to-ceiling glass façade and reclaimed terracotta accents, this modern space is perfect for a casual dinner or formal event. MISTICANZA (V/GF) or CARPACCIO (GF) or ARANCINI Main Dish CAVATELLI AL POMODORO PASTA (V) or PEPPERONI PIZZA or AMERICANO BURGER Dessert TIRAMISÚ (V) or TORTA DI MANDORLE (V/GF) or CANNOLI (V)
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What 759 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 501 in Toronto offers a dynamic blend of Italian cuisine and chic ambiance. Guests rave about its "amazing food," including standout dishes like truffle pasta and wood-fired pizzas. The multi-level space impresses with its architecture, while the "attentive service" enhances the experience. Perfect for dates or special occasions.

759 Reviews

  1. Ross

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine out frequently and the group agreed that this was a great night all around!

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  2. Sophie

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service- helpful and willing to accommodate dietary restrictions! Thank you for a lovely evening

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  3. Jessica

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gusto is always a great place to go for happy hour and I’ve been going for years. But I was very disappointed that the Happy hour at the Gusto 501 is not the same options as the Gusto 101 location. I made resos at the 501 assuming since it’s the same restaurant that the happy hour HOUSE WINE $3.00 - 6oz, Arancini $10, and MAFALDE AI FUNGHI $16 was availabe but our server said no they are different restaurants. I’m confused as to why would there be way more selection for the Gusto 101 location for happy hour. I wouldn’t recommend coming back to this 501 location if you can get better deals at 101.
    Gusto 501Responded 3 days ago
    Ciao Jessica, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. Gusto 101 and Gusto 501 are two separate restaurants with different offerings on their respective happy-hour and regular menus. Although some menu items are the same, many are different. Our sister restaurant, Gusto 101, would be happy to host you!

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  4. Ethan

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and great environment, would’ve been nice if the service was a tad better, not that anyone was rude but more so I made it clear I was celebrating my 1 year anniversary with my girlfriend and we didn’t even get a congrats and that was disappointing.
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Hi Ethan, thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dishes, 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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  5. Amy

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good aesthetic but super duper loud!
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Ciao Amy, thank you for dining with us!

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  6. Michael

    VIP

    Toronto

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was fabulous, we enjoyed the avocado toast and malfada fungi, incredible pasta. The pizzas also looked amazing and i will definitely try next time a round. T ge staff were super responsive and very helpful.
    Gusto 501Responded 7 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. Jasmine

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food and service! $1/oz house wine is such a great deal!
    Gusto 501Responded 7 days ago
    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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  8. Bryn

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservations are only for 1hr20m. We were rushed to leave after sitting for an hour because of another reservation. It’s very annoying.
    Gusto 501Responded on 13 December 2024
    Hi Bryn, 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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  9. Nancy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were here to celebrate my partner’s birthday and it was great! The food is amazing, the space feels modern and its really nice! We enjoy overall our dinner time here. I will only suggest bigger table as we order some pizza and the table was a bit small we couldn’t move easily, but everything else was amazing, our server was really nice too! Definitely coming back.
    Gusto 501Responded on 13 December 2024
    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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  10. Danielle

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Gusto many times and this time was disappointing. Same great service and ambience but the portions were much, much smaller than they used to be and the prices were the same or more. Gusto used to be a go-to but with the shrunken portion size and higher prices, I won’t be going back anytime soon.
    Gusto 501Responded on 11 December 2024
    Hi Danielle, 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 4.6 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gusto 501

501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. East/Sackville
  • Area
    King East
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 12:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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