Retro Gusto

4.8

492 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 234-5747
Website
https://www.retrogustoeats.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Ison

Location
122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 492 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

492 Reviews

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Robert
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Nancy
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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HEATHER
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 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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Kathy
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 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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Sam
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 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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François
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 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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Alexandra
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Arnold
Ottawa
74 reviews
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great food, good wines, but very noisy. they could use some sound dampening.
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Marc
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food amazing and ambience very nice. Will return!
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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 492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.retrogustoeats.com/
Phone number
(613) 234-5747

Retro Gusto

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 492 people are saying

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