Gusto 101 is one of Toronto's most well known Italian restaurants and for good reason. Attempting to visit this place on a weekend might be next to impossible but with OpenTable I was able to make a reservation on a Monday night. Make sure to book at least a few days prior to get the time you like. The layout of the restaurant is different than most as you walk into the place with an open kitchen and you can see everything going on. It was dim and cozy building the ambiance of a nice date night spot. As for the food, our table tried the arancini, calamari and mafalde ai funghi (aka mushroom truffle pasta). The arancini was delicious and reminded me of the Cheesecake Factory mac & cheese balls. The calamari I'd skip as it was mediocre and was nothing memorable. The star of the night (other than me) was the Mafalade ai Funghi. As a meat lover, I've never thought I'd rate a dish a 10/10 that had no proteins in it but man this dish changed my mind. It's definitely a must try and something you will crave and come back for. The service was pretty good but nothing to rave about, she was attentive and that's all we could've asked for. Only reason this place isn't a 5 star for me is the price. I know downtown Toronto and rent is expensive but I felt like everything was a little overpriced for what it was. Other than that's, Gusto 101 was a delightful experience. 4.5/5 read more

Gusto 101 - Mafalde ai funghi, calamari, arancini - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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i love this restaurant but prefer the top patio floor. it is such a good vibe and the restaurant itself has pretty good food. the pizza and pasta itself are both solid read more

A friend who is a fan of Italian food dragged me to check in at an Italian restaurant. It seems to be the sister restaurant of Gusto501 that I never make an appointment with? 101 doesn't seem to be that difficult to make an appointment. If you can't make an appointment with 501, you can try this one. p2 DALIA Usually when I don't know what to drink, I will order Margarita! This is the first time I see a dragon fruit option haha. The waiter said it is their most popular signature dish, so I ordered it decisively. p3 The focaccia is quite fragrant~ It's just a bit big, which can make you full hahaha p4 The famous black truffle pasta Mafalde Ai Funghi p5 Their pizzas are all quite authentic. I feel that none of the flavors are bad. p6 The waiter recommended +1 It's really fragrant. It seems to be cheese and rice inside? It's very good for the first time. If you have to choose between it and the bread in p3, I still recommend this one read more

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I came here solely for the mushroom pasta, and I would have to say that it is well worth the hype and the best in the city! Staff were attentive and helpful, especially given that it was a busy weekend night. The restaurant was extremely packed when we went, so it was a bit noisy/hard to hear people talking. Would definitely recommend making a reservation. read more

Gusto 101 - Arancini - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Delicious and cute spot! We tried the carpaccio, fries, Brussels sprouts and mafalde ai funghi and enjoyed it all. Our server was extra nice but the two hosts were absolutely the worse, acting quite entitled and snobby whereas all servers and other people working there were super nice. read more

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This spot is a delivery staple when I feel like having their mushroom pasta. Its quite good and of and a decent taste punch. Pizza was ok and don't expect top tier here. I have only had delivery from here but might visit for happy hour one of these days read more

I've been to Gusta 101 probably over 40 times. I strongly believe every single one of their dashes are very good and well-made. The fungi pasta and fungi pizza are both my favorite fungi dishes I've had in Toronto. I can't find it like this anywhere else. The pizzas are very simple so if you're into that, it's perfect. My favorite is the margarita pizza. I recently went for brunch and their ricotta pancakes were amazing ! Very unique flavors. 1000/10 for gusto 101. read more

Gusto 101 - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in Toronto. I've been there twice and would definitely go again. Their ambiance is super nice as well with a closed rooftop seating, a patio seating and an indoor high top / regular seating. I love their sausage pizza and their mushroom pasta, definitely my go to dishes, just try! read more

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Did Uber eats and service was quick and had in an hour. The pizza was amazing and 10/10 highly recommend. Very flavorful and enjoyed every bite. The pasta was ok didn't love but great amount of mushrooms and pasta shape was fun read more

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Great place for Italian food. The restaurant has two levels. Lower level has a bar inside and some outdoor seating. The upper level is the rooftop with a centre table beautifully decorated in glass. It is always crowded as the food is amazing. Tried their oyster mushroom spaghetti pasta and Rose. Both of them tasted incredible. The music was good and went well with the ambience. Definitely check out if visiting Toronto! read more

Gusto 101 - Oyster mushrooms spaghetti pasta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great service and delicious food. The kids ate so much. The iberico pork ragu pasta was fresh and authentic tasting. The pizzas were a hit. The crispy brussel sprouts and green goddess salad were delicious. Our server (I think she's from Italy) was so very sweet and gave us great recommendations. We highly recommend this place! read more

Their mushroom truffle pasta is worth going for. Service is fast and pleasant for how busy it was. Great place for a first date especially with the top floor with a glass ceiling. read more

Been here numerous times and nothing beats their Mafalde Ai Funghi. It is literally the best mushroom pasta I've had and I'd come back for it any day! Their Pepperoni Pizza is really good too, especially with the honey added. It gives you that perfect combo of sweet and savoury. Finally, the Cavolo Nero is really refreshing and I love it! This is a place I'll continue to come back even just for these three items and not trying anything else! read more

Gusto 101 - Mafalde Ai Funghi and Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I went here for happy hour (3-5pm) on weekdays. Wine was $3 and lager was $5, and pizza and pasta was 1/2 off (excluding the lasagna). I also got the Brussel sprouts for $7. There are several other small plate items that are discounted. Overall, service was great and food was decent. Of course, I tried the funghi pasta and it was delicious although a bit heavy. There is a mild truffle flavor to the pasta. Same goes for the Brussel sprouts and pepperoni pizza - a bit on the greasy side but to be expected and still taste great. The crust on the pizza was also a bit soggy. Wine and lager was surprisingly good - light and easy to drink. Overall, food was great with great value (during happy hour) although I'm not too sure if I'd pay regular prices here. read more

Gusto 101 - Funghi pasta, Brussel sprouts - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is still popular after all these years. Yea, definitely need a reso here or be happy to wait. It's a lot of space. Two floors and a patio. People everywhere doing things to keep this place in motion. As soon as you are done your food someone is there to take away the plate. Bussers are fast. Although the apologized for the slow prep of our food. Took forever because the kitchen was busy. It also felt like they were rushing us through each course to get the next table in. It truly felt that way. Really bothered me. Table of four can't shovel food in very fast if the food took almost 30 minutes. The bathroom not my favourite .... I understand industrial but it sure was really rough in the bathroom stall. The washing station was fine but oh, boy the stalls not my favourite. Would I go here again for the food... maybe? I just didn't like how our server made us feel. I was happy with my dishes so not a slam for the kitchen but customer service was not what I thought it would be. read more

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WOWOWOWOWO.... Okay. First time here and we will definitely be back. Evan was our server and was so kind and informative. We're not fans of really cheesy focaccia bread and Evan assured us it was not. He was RIGHT and we absolutely LOVED IT. Soooo delicious. You have to get it and dip it in some olive oil. I cannot wait to come back and try something new. I wish I could live here but I can't afford it. It's a but on the pricier side but hey it's downtown Toronto so that's to be expected. Both of us had to go to work afterwards. Let's just say we wear corsets and sing for three hours on stage... I could hardly move I was STUFFED . Thank you Gusto 101!!!! read more

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I came here as a party of 6 around 4 pm on a Tuesday. This spot was very busy and I assume it was because of their happy hour which was an amazing deal as most items are half off! We had a reservation made so getting a table was no trouble. We initially wanted to be seated on their rooftop patio but was disappointed to find out it didn't open until 5 pm. Because of this, we requested to sit inside due to the heat of the day. We ended up being seated just by the stairs to the washroom, which gave us the indoor vibes but was close to the entrance for some nice fresh air. The only complaint about our table was that my friend occasionally felt something drip on her (we also saw it!) and had told our waiter but he never addressed it which affected our overall dine-in experience. The service overall was good but did not wow us. They were timely about filling out water and attempts were made to make the experience more customized - for example, our server had asked the kitchen to cut our pizza in six since we were sharing, but the kitchen never did so. The fact that they automatically added 20% in gratuity for tables of 6 people and up was steep in my opinion for the service we received. Besides all this, the food was indeed delicious. I got the famous Mafalde Ai Funghi and it really did meet my expectations. It was creamy and flavorful with perfectly textured pasta noodles. The Diavola pizza was also yummy with a nice chewy crust and the sun-dried tomato pesto really hit it home for me. The calamari was good but nothing to rave about and I personally like a garlic aioli more than the lemon one it was served with. The presentation for food and drinks was really nice as well. read more

Just wow.... Tasted the richest mushroom flavored pasta ever made and it was A M A Z I N G. The Malfade ai Funghi is cooked with portobello, porcini, oyster mushroom and a truffle cream sauce. The size portions were just right and it can be a bit heavy so I'm glad my boyfriend ordered the Casarecce al Ragu to balance the flavors out. The mushroom pasta is rich and creamy while the ragu is towards the acidic and savory side with the iberico pork and tomato sauce. The calamari fritti was ordered as an appetizer and the batter was thin and the calamari was quite tender. Every ordered item was so delicious, the service was friendly and I love the rustic design of the restaurant's interior with the open kitchen. You can smell the amazing aroma of everything being cooked. There was very little street parking, but there was a close by private lot for $20CAD. Came here on a Monday afternoon before my flight and my boyfriend and I got seated immediately. So glad that Gusto 101 is open in the afternoons. What a great way to end our trip in Canada. read more

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Was at the Portland St location recently. Food was pretty good (7 out of 10). Unfortunately the service was pretty much nonexistent (2 out of 10). read more

This is my second time at Gustos. I remember the food was super good (especially the mushroom pasta ). The first time I got lucky without making a reservation however this time I made sure to make a reservation. We were seating on the rooftop - a total different vibe from the darker, barside that I experienced the first time. The rooftop was bright, spacious, and that day it was raining so we were spoiled with the pleasant sound of rainwater hitting the glass roof. We got the mushroom pasta again. Both me and my friend agreed it was the best option. I actually got the burger because the people beside me were having it and it looked so good that my decision was quite instant. My friend got the pizza - not really my choice of toppings but pizza is pizza and it was a delicious pizza. For dessert I had to get the tiramisu again. Overall it was delicious. Would go again for that mushroom pasta. read more

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Came here on Tuesday evening and it was busy. Suggest making reservations. Food and service were great! Their signature pasta, Mafalde Ai Funghi, portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle cream sauce was al dente which was ok. Grilled octopus was tender and flavourful. Not chewy. The margherita pizza was perfect with a crispy, light and airy crust. We also had the Polpette Di Carne, lamb meatballs, pomodoro, ricotta. The sauce was not too tangy with a great blend of spices. The focaccia was warm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Everything was tasty! And they had espresso martini for my friend's guilty pleasure! Would go back. read more

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Love the food, service and vibe here. Everything tastes great and are prepared beautifully. My favourite dishes are the kale salad, mushroom, pasta, fresh, focaccia, and meatballs. The servers are fantastic as they're able to guide you through the menu. Be sure to make reservations as it can be rather difficult to get a table if you're just walking in...especially if you're a larger group. read more

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Food was truly amazing everything was well done!! The vibe was good especially if you want to eat on their patio!! read more

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Good food, good vibes, great company Food: Had the mushroom truffle pasta (a must-order if you've never been) which was creamy and heavy, despite what at first glance appeared to be a small portion size. It was rich and decadent without being too filling, and was great for dinner or to share. For appetizers, our group got the calamari (nothing too special, typical calamari you would expect at any Italian restaurant) and the house bread with burrata and figs, which is recommended as well. The balance of hint of sweetness of the fig and creaminess of the burrata cheese balances each other out, and it very complimentary with the bread. Service: The staff was very friendly and there when you need them, and served our orders fairly quickly. Atmosphere: The place was spacious enough for groups of all sizes, with the upstairs being more casual (but also intimate as it was very dimly lit with candles on the tables), and the lower level being more romantic (for dates). read more

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I think the advantage of this restaurant lies in its authentic dishes, while the downside is the pricing, which far exceeds the actual value of the ingredients. I ordered two dishes with unique names: "Human in Purgatory" and "Rhapsody." One was a traditional pasta dish, and the other resembled a casserole. The cheese and tomato sauce pairing was satisfying, and the pasta, except for a few drier pieces, was quite decent. The casserole contained soybeans and two unset eggs, mixed with a tomato-based broth. The taste was reminiscent of Moscow borscht. Can it be considered delicious? Let's settle on a middle ground. If you put the prices alongside the dishes, you'd be astonished at what you just ate. Is it the tomato sauce that makes it so expensive? read more

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This places looked beautiful and had a nice date night vibe. Went on a Friday evening and I had to book the table. .. Their pizza's and pasta's are all a must try! Won't disappoint you. .. I had their burrata to start with which had a perfect flavor added to it. .... :) Gusto 101 .. ... ..... .. read more

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This one was a little more upscale earthy, creamy truffle mushroom sauce with wide pappardelle noodles. Rich without being too much. Perfect for a date night. Lighting was warm and the playlist in the background was chill. Would totally order again. read more

Gusto 101 - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place had one of the best happy hour deals downtown. However, recently they changed the happy hour deal from everything on the menu being 50% off to now having a happy hour set menu and the prices are higher. Overall, the food here is really good and in the summer they have a really nice patio set up. The mushroom pasta seems like one of the top choices and lives up to the hype. Service is always very quick and friendly so if you're looking for a place for a nice Italian meal, I would recommend gusto. read more

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I've been coming here on and off for years, with some big breaks in between but I don't think I've veer been dissapointed. We just had anogher good meal here. We started with brussell spouts and they were veyr tasty and I actually don't even like them! We then had some lasagna and diavola pizza... The lasagna was very well done, and they had put the key lasagna ingredient as far as I'm concerned - bechamel sauce... It was lovely and juicy and had a wonderful fennel sausage flavour.. I'd have this again..the pizza was also very good. Super thin and very tasty. To finish we went with the cheesecake with blueberry sauce, it was very good too and not too heavy. We also had great service as well, the waiter was very efficient , friendly helpful. So we'll be looking forward to coming back here again... read more

Gusto 101 - Diavola pizza was very good and very thin... - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had been wanting to try Gusto for a while and finally went for my anniversary dinner. I had made a reservation earlier in the week through OpenTable and wanted to make sure our table would still be available since we were running quite late. I was disappointed at the lack of communication by the restaurant staff as I tried calling multiple times but was unable to reach anyone. I messaged on OpenTable and did not get a response either. While being late is completely on me as the diner, it seems quite unprofessional that no one picked up the phone despite their own reservation policies. When we got there, the restaurant was already very busy on a Saturday night. The ambience was loud and lively, and the decor matched the vibes. We were given a table upstairs right at the doorway and quickly realized how terrible the table was. When our server put down our bottle of water, it started sliding off the table because it was just that slanted! We asked to be moved to a better table and was promptly guided to a table downstairs. Although the rest of the evening went perfectly fine, I wonder why the restaurant staff felt that this table seating was appropriate for any diner! In terms of the food, we ordered the Burrata, a salad, the Funghi pizza and cheesecake for dessert. The burrata was delicious and great starter! The flavours and texture of the dish went perfectly together, especially the candied walnuts which gave a nice hint of sweetness. The salad was also solid but nothing much to write home about. The Funghi pizza was loaded with mushrooms; the dough was thin and the crust was soft and chewy! Very much enjoyed it. We rounded off dinner with the cheesecake which tasted a lot like a Japanese cheesecake to me in both flavour and texture. It was light and cakey at the same time; the berry compote gave a nice tartness to complement the sweet. Overall, I enjoyed the food here, portion sizes were good for two people but service could have been better. The restaurant was quite busy and our server seemed to be flustered the whole night. read more

Gusto 101 - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Super cute Italian place! Highly recommend the mushroom and truffle pasta. Good vibe in the restaurant and staff were friendly. Good for a date night or girls dinner out. read more

Gusto 101 - Pizza with arugula, balsamic glaze, and meat - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Where do I start?? Italian has been the quintessential go to restaurant for me, and it has always worked for me. However, this place just hit different, and I mean, it hit all the high notes! Vibes-awesome! Service-outstanding!! Food, fantastic!!!! Decor-lots of exposed brick with old metal American branded signs. The upstairs patio has a large glass roof, and large windows to allow air flow. The tables are close to each other, just like in Italy. The restrooms are eccentric. The sink is old and decor is just cool. Service-our server was so sweet. Our steak came out with a hair and she was so embarrassed and apologetic. She tried to get us a free meal, but she only managed to get us a latte and dessert on the house. She was attentive and helpful. Food-Fantastic food!!! The menu is diverse and full of great options. We went with some of the classics, but all the meals looked great. Portions are on medium size, not too small, but not large either. Polip/Octopus-5/5 stars! This was amazing!! Octopus is charred to perfection, and the squid ink sauce adds some nice twang to the dish. The chimichurri brings some heat and oil to dish. It all works perfectly together. Mafalda Ai Funghi-5/5 Stars! Al dente pasta with a super rich truffle sauce and large pieces of portobello made this dish a home run. Everything worked. 12oz Bistecca-5/5 stars! This centre cut strip loin was tender and juicy in the center and had an amazing char on the outside. The seasoning was perfect and bone marrow butter added a level of flavor that had mouth partying!!! Tiramisu-5/5 stars! I'm not usually a fan, but this dessert made me reconsider everything I've ever thought about this dessert. The coffee was potent the cocoa powder not too rich and overpowering, and the creamy espresso Kahlúa sauce was absolutely amazing. I'd order it in a heartbeat again. Loved this place and I can't wait until next time. read more

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There was a lot of hype around gusto 101 and I think it fell flat on the expectations. We started with the pepperoni pizza, kale salad and calamari. The pepperoni pizza was good, especially with the hint of honey. The kale salad was honestly mediocre, but the dressing was relatively tasty. The calamari pieces were small, lacked breading and wasn't super crispy. I was excited to try the famous mushroom pasta. The sauce was extremely heavy and the truffle flavour was overpowering. However, the pasta itself was cooked perfect al dente. The ambiance is nice, but it did feel really loud inside. Overall, I was left wishing for more from this experience. But I'd still say it's worth a try. read more

Gusto 101 - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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While in town for a weekend with friends we stopped at Gusto 101 for dinner. We made reservations after seeing all of the glowing reviews. The inside is beautiful with the exposed brick wall and trendy feel. To start I had the Martini Faito which was infused with dill. I loved it but it's definitely an eclectic taste. For food we shared the calamari, bufala e bresaola and mafalde al funghi. The calamari was good but I typically like it a bit more crispy. The pizza was also good. I loved the crust and balance of flavors. The star of the show by far was the pasta. It was absolutely incredible. My friend said it's one of the best pasta she's ever eaten. Overall it was a great meal. I wish I could come again just for the pasta! read more

The creamy mushroom pasta is a must have. Pepperoni pizza was pretty good too, a good balance of spiciness and the sweetness from the honey drizzle read more

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All I'm gonna say is: MAFALDE AI FUNGHI The mushroom pasta is next level and the only thing I get. I've tried other menu items and while they are amazing, the mushroom pasta is next level. Their espresso martini is also one of the better ones I've tried in Toronto. Service can be slow at times but nothing to stop me from coming back. read more

Came here a couple weeks ago for my friends birthday. We were sat on their rooftop patio - while it was very cute, it was extremely humid and there was little to no air flow so we were very warm. The food was fantastic, all three of us that were there got the mushroom pasta and it was SO GOOD. We also split the tiramisu between the three of us as our waitress suggested we do that as the portion was quite large for one person. We also did there dollar per ounce house wine that was great, the only thing I'll say is that I noticed our waitress would take away the wine glass when I still had some in the glass left to drink. Other than that, we really enjoyed our meal and will be back again for sure! read more

Gusto 101 - Mushroom pasta - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great Italian restaurant in the heart of Downtown Toronto. The interior decor is industrial and modern and but has a cozy cucina vibe at the same time. We came at a pre-dinner hour, so we were seated quickly and attended to very fast by the staff. Our server was really nice and happily recommended some favorites off the menu. We opted for the Cavolo Nero Salad and the Mafalde Al Funghi. The salad was simple and delicious: tangy and deliciously bitter (from the kale), and when paired with the indulgent pasta, it made for a perfect, balanced pairing. TIP: washrooms are downstairs. read more

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We went to this restaurant and were able to immediately sit down. The restaurant has a great ambience to it with dim lighting, making it feel quite fancy for the price! I recommend asking for the wine on tap because it is only a dollar per ounce and tasted well. My pizza was delicious and fairly priced. Would definitely recommend this again! read more

Gusto 101 - Bufala pizza with focaccia bread - Italian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Placed a takeout order but when we arrived this place was popping, even on an early Monday night! I understand why. The food is great. We had to order the mushroom pasta- a popular favorite that's unique and tasty. The noodles were almost like thin versions of lasagna noodles. The creamy sauce was filled with mushrooms. It was excellent! In addition to the pasta, we got a simple salad and pizza. Even the simplicity of the salad was flavorful with a bright dressing. The pizza dough was crisp and chewy. Everything was quite enjoyable! read more