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Gusto 501, Toronto, ON

Gusto 501

4.6
4.6
816 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Experiences

  • Gustolicious

    $45.00 per person

    Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    This March, immerse yourself in the flavours of Italy with Gusto-licious — a curated dining experience at Gusto 501, available all day (excluding brunch) from March 3 to March 30, 2025, for only $45 per person. Designed for those who crave bold flavours and elevated simplicity, this special menu highlights guest-favourite dishes that celebrate the art of Italian cooking—beyond just pizza and pasta. From fire-grilled mains to vibrant, ingredient-driven plates, each dish invites you to slow down, savour, and be transported to Italy with every bite. Reserve your table and experience the best of Gusto 501—no passport required. 🇮🇹✨🍷 First Course Olives Focaccia Second Course Cavolo Nero Arancini Third Course (choice of 1) Zucca Risotto Gamberi Fra Diviola Pachheri Ai Ragu Genovese Forth Course Torta Di Mandorla

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What 816 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gusto 501 in Toronto offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with a "stunning multi-level space" and "delicious food." Known for its "amazing pizza," "excellent service," and "wonderful ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "mushroom pasta" and "$1/ounce wine," making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

816 Reviews

  1. Akshay

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service, excellent food, value for money
    Gusto 501Responded 1 day 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful looking restaurant, but found the food very salty. This was the case for myself and the other two guests, I’ve also had this same experience in the past in which every item on the menu seems unbalanced in flavour and specifically too salted. On this particular visit, the service was also very slow, but perhaps because it was busy. Not sure if it was understaffed. Overall, generally 3/5 experience and may not return unless the menu items are improved.
    Gusto 501Responded 1 day ago
    Hi there, 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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  3. Manon

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. We were 2 plant base eaters and had checked prior to going to restaurant for vegan options. Was told there were vegan options. Expected a couple of curated entrée was very disappointed in choice. Pomodoro pasta was with very little taste and the vegan cheese was not very good. I feel there is not much thought for vegans on the menu. 😞 The service again from our waiter was excellent!

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  4. Pascal

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! We are never disappointed when we go there.
    Gusto 501Responded 1 day ago
    Grazie Pascal, we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Mariam

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’m a great fan of Gusto 501 and have been there tens of times, but this time was an absolute disappointment. We were seated at the table facing the door, with the cold wind blowing in our faces. We asked for a change of table and were denied. We asked again because of the cold wind and were told the heater isn’t working and they’re fully booked. There were three empty tables behind us and more empty ones in the upper floor seating. Even worse, on OpenTable it shows that there are available slots with standard tables the whole night. We packed and left, completely shocked by the lack of accommodation, and quite frankly as a group of black women it was clearly an act of racism. We’re never coming back here.
    Gusto 501Responded 5 days ago
    Hi Mariam, thank you very much for bringing this to our attention. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone and are so disheartened your experience didn’t reflect the high standards of service we are committed to providing. Know that we are taking this feedback very seriously and have passed it along to our leadership team. We would be grateful to speak with you further in the hopes that we may have the opportunity to turn your experience around. If you are open to that, please send a quick email to our General Manager at the email we will private dm you. He or our Director of Operations, Tyler, will contact you. Thank you, and we look forward to having an opportunity to make this right with you.

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  6. Robin

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, reasonable prices, and the dollar per oz wine?! Plus the interior design of the restaurant. Looks much more expensive than it is.. the pizza is amazing!
    Gusto 501Responded on February 22, 2025
    Ciao, thank you 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 soon.

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  7. Veronique

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner at the bar. Good food, good service. We’ll be back!
    Gusto 501Responded on February 18, 2025
    Ciao, thank you 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 soon.

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  8. Jules

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, amazing pizza, food and drinks. Main plates a little small for price, but delicious and perfectly made, seasoned and presented! Great ambiance!
    Gusto 501Responded on February 18, 2025
    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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  9. paluzzi

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Gusto 101, so we thought we would go to Gusto 501 to give it a try. The restaurant is unique with its multi levels which my wife and I loved. The food was excellent and our server, Alex made excellent recommendations. We are definitely going back.
    Gusto 501Responded on February 18, 2025
    Ciao Paluzzi, thank you for sharing this with us! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’re excited to share your feedback with our dedicated team. We can’t wait to host you again!

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  10. Yash

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, food was good and the service was excellent. I would love to go back someday.
    Gusto 501Responded on February 18, 2025
    Ciao, thank you 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 soon.

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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 816 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 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
  • Neighbourhood
    King East
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm 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

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