Gusto 501, located at 501 King Street East in Toronto’s Corktown neighborhood, is a striking addition to the city’s culinary scene. This multi-level, seat restaurant, part of the Gusto 54 restaurant group, combines innovative design with a contemporary Italian menu. Designed by the award-winning architecture firm PARTISANS, Gusto 501 features a unique glass facade and terracotta brick walls, creating an open yet intimate atmosphere.
The menu offers a blend of classic dishes from sister restaurant Gusto 101 and new, exclusive items. Highlights include the Mafalde ai Funghi, Calamarata, and unique creations like Risotto Verde and lasagna with lamb ragu and ricotta The restaurant also boasts an extensive drinks menu, featuring Italian wines, liqueurs, and carefully curated cocktails.
Gusto 501’s architectural design is as impressive as its culinary offerings. The space includes multiple dining areas spread across different levels, each offering distinct experiences and views. The main dining room on the ground floor includes a wood-fired grill and pizza oven, while the mezzanine level hosts an intimate wine bar. The top levels feature a sleek cocktail bar and a private chef’s tasting room with a terrace that provides stunning views of the Toronto skyline.
Overall, Gusto 501 is a must-visit destination for those seeking a combination of excellent food and a visually stunning dining environment.
For more information or reservations,? visit: www.gusto501.com
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Rashid Al-Saffar
a week agoWe had a lovely time! The food and service were really great. There was a bit of noise, but we could still chat easily. The staff was super helpful and explained the menu options and potential substitutions with a smile. Their house bread was absolutely fantastic, and the Cavolo Nero salad was delicious, especially with the salmon we added—it was cooked just perfectly! The American burger was decent, but the real star of the meal was the Funghi Pizza. It had three or four types of mushrooms that were wonderfully caramelized. Overall, it was such a positive experience to enjoy a meal with good friends!
Kristin
2 months agoCame here with 4 other friends, and we had made a reservation earlier in the day for 6pm on a Sunday. I highly recommend making a reservation because when we were starting to get our food, a line started building, and by 7pm it was quite a long line. The food itself was delicious. You have to get the mushroom pasta and calamari. The ragu, Alfredo pizza, and Caesar salad were all good but the mushroom pasta was the star. Sangria was good too but it wasn't properly stirred so some of our glasses were more boozy than others. For 6 dishes + sangria, our bill was about $55 per person which I thought was very reasonable. As well, the interior of the restaurant looks sick. It has multiple levels and the whole front is open to the street but it still feels so comfortable and cozy. I definitely will be back in the future
Catherine
2 months agoI went here for dinner and it was really good! The building itself is so pretty with like three or four whole stories of seating. The food was also really yummy, especially the mushroom pasta it was so good. The only thing was that our mains took quite a while to arrive. It took around maybe 30-40 minutes to arrive which was on the longer side and a little unexpected as our appetizers came out quick. Otherwise a pretty good experience!
Ann
a month agoWe thoroughly enjoyed the open-air balcony on the top floor, which was four stories up, and the kitchen on the main floor, where we ended up dining when it began to rain. The only comment from the group was that it was warm, but otherwise, everything was excellent. The pasta was cooked to perfection and was absolutely delicious. I also greatly appreciated the selection of wines available on tap for a dollar an ounce. Furthermore, their house lager was perfect for a warm day on the balcony. While there is seating on every floor, please be aware that you will need to use the stairs. I would recommend making a reservation on the main floor if you have any difficulty with stairs, as it can get quite busy.
Hemlock Forever
in the last weekSeptember 13th 2025 First time for my friend and I.The boys have come to you two times before. The food was great.We all had a pizza...We decided this might as well be a pizza party, so why not right?Ha ha. For dessert we had tiramisu... And the lemon cake and both were amazing. You will most likely see us again. I was actually thinking that the building Itself would have made an incredible loft.And it's funny because my friend and I were starting to say what we would add to each floor and the first thing we said was fill the bottom part with plants Thank you for your hospitality we shall return 👍