Gusto 501

4.6

756 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Gusto 501

4.6

CAN$30 and under

Italian

King East

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Winterlicious
CA$45.00 per person
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 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.
Winterlicious
CA$34.00 per person
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 13, 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)

What 756 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.

756 Reviews

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Ethan
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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.
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Amy
VIP
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and good aesthetic but super duper loud!
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Michael
VIP
Toronto
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 2 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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Jasmine
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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 2 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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Bryn
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Nancy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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 5 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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Danielle
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 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 7 days ago
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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Jeremy
Toronto
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Any Gusto you visit will promise a good meal! Having been a longstanding establishment within the dining community it comes down service. My experience (this time) at Gusto 501 was....fair. Again....food will always be amazing; ambiance was fitting for the evening, but it was the service that was lackluster (again...this time). Our server wasn't around when we needed her and at times we had to ask other servers to call ours over. Trying to give her the benefit of the doubt since it was a busy night but not sure I can get there since we've received more attentive service on busier nights. Aside from that, everything at Gusto was as expected.
Gusto 501Responded on December 9, 2024
Ciao Jeremy, 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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Chantale
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable - attentive, informative and friendly. My dish was a bit overly spiced for my taste however it was fresh- the pasta, the seafood. We tried four different appetizers which were sublime.
Gusto 501Responded on December 9, 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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JEFF
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Gusto 501 in Toronto impresses with its stunning industrial-chic interior, attentive service, and flavorful menu. The space, with its high ceilings and striking central atrium, creates an inviting ambiance perfect for a night out. Service was spot-on, with knowledgeable staff ensuring a smooth experience. While most dishes were delicious, some were a bit on the salty side. Despite this minor critique, the overall experience was enjoyable, fairly priced, and well worth a visit. I’d recommend it for both casual and special occasions.
Gusto 501Responded on December 9, 2024
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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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 756 OpenTable diners.

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

Gusto 501

4.6

CAN$30 and under

Italian

King East

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

501 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
King St. East/Sackville
Neighborhood
King East
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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

Gusto 501

Gusto 501

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Winterlicious

Winterlicious

Menu

What 756 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gusto 501 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gusto 501 restaurant rated?

Is Gusto 501 currently accepting reservations?

Gusto 501

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information