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Retro Gusto, Ottawa, ON

Retro Gusto

4.8
4.8
509 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Retrogusto is a pizzeria and bar that brings some much needed excitement to the north end of Preston street. We serve a Roman style pizza "Tonda", traditional roman fried snacks, salumi, cheeses and other small plates. Our food will be complimented by a small wine list that will be in constant rotation, strictly Italian classic cocktails, and beautiful amaro's from around Italy. The warm, cozy, dimly lit dining room with an open kitchen will be the perfect place to do the only thing that matters; eat good food, drink good wine and have a good time with friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-5747
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ison

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Retro Gusto is a vibrant slice of Italy in Ottawa, celebrated for its "unbelievably tasty" food and "out of this world" service. Patrons rave about the "best pizza in the city," complemented by a cozy, lively atmosphere. Known for its "impeccable" attention to detail and delicious Caesar salad, it promises a memorable dining experience.

509 Reviews
  1. Tiana

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and the vibe is always fantastic. A little loud and very busy but on Valentine’s so very understandable.

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  2. Christine

    Southwest Florida

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit to Retro Gusta. What a nice surprise! Cosy, casual, great food, very authentic. Wish they had a couple of pasta items on the menu along with a gelato option for dessert. Otherwise no complaints at all. Great find!

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  3. Noah

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dishes are always creative and Chris was my server, service was really good

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  4. Chris

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, great atmosphere. What more could you ask for.

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  5. Yvette

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think I’ve found my new favourite pizza restaurant! The mushroom pizza was delicious, thin crust with generous cheese and mushroom toppings, very fresh and their cocktails were amazing!

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  6. BRIGITTE

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. Service out of this world and food unbelievably tasty!!!!

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  7. Erinn

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! The pizza was fantastic and the server was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

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  8. Jason

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food, and atmosphere is 15/10! I can't wait to go back for the Prosciutto e Bufala!

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  9. Karen

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, super waiter, Joe, lovely and cozy atmosphere

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  10. JoMom

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great. The server’s attention to detail and suggestions were outstanding. Definitely a great dining experience!

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FAQs

Retro Gusto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 234-5747.

Retro Gusto is rated 4.8 stars by 509 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
23:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Retro Gusto

122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ison
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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