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Retro Gusto, Ottawa, ON

Retro Gusto

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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 494 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Retro Gusto offers an "incredible" Italian dining experience focusing on pizzas with thin, light, and crispy crusts. Guests praise the "amazing staff" and "friendly service" in a lively, vibrant atmosphere. Known for its "authentic" flavors and creative dishes like the fried mortadella with hot honey, Retro Gusto is a must-visit in Ottawa.

494 Reviews
  1. Gaetan

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an overall great time spent there with friends. Everything was excellent. They went over and above to bring my friend a simple garden salad that wasn’t on the menu. Thanks to the chef and staff

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  2. Robert

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lot of Ottawa restaurants miss the mark, Retro Gusto has the right atmosphere and great food.

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  3. Sean

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fun pizzeria with high quality food. Very enjoyable experience!

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  4. Nancy

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but very pricey for pizza! Wine by the glass - price was not posted but was $18 for a 5 oz glass. Tiramisu price also not posted was $16. A little heavy on the coffee flavors but good!

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  5. HEATHER

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Caesar salad and mortadella app were delicious. Retro doppio was overcooked. I like it crispy but not blackened! Tried the new pizza with mild sausage and olives and it was meh, fungus was good. Service was good, very loud but happy space.

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  6. Kathy

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from my request for a cozy table to menu recommendations were on point. Such a great spot for any type of dinner date! Cannot recommend RG enough! Thank you Joey for taking great care of us.

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  7. Sam

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Resto Gusto has never disappointed. Everything from the moment we walked in the front door was absolutely incredible. The food was unbelievable. Most importantly, the staff was kind, alert and fun.

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  8. François

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All about this little gem of a pizza parlor is mint! From the moment you walk in everyone makes you feel good, the vibe, comfort of the seats, service is amicable and professional, food looks amazing and tastes great. Cocktails and wine list are also at par! You will want come back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my wife here for our anniversary- we had a blast. Thanks! We will attend again soon.

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  10. Alexandra

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Drinks, service, food was fantastic.

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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 494 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
19:00
Booked 22 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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