Restaurant

Gusto 101

Name: Gusto 101
Address: 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON, M5V 2N3, CA
Telephone: (416) 504-9669
Price range: $$

Italian•Queen West•$$

Gusto 101 is one of the best italian restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Queen West.

Gusto 101 has been a fixture on the Queen West stretch for over a decade, and its longevity says something worth noting: the room does not appear to survive on novelty.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Gusto 101 has been a fixture on the Queen West stretch for over a decade, and its longevity says something worth noting: the room does not appear to survive on novelty. A converted auto-body shop on Portland Street, the space trades industrial bones for a modern southern-Italian sensibility — rooftop patio included — and consistently draws the kind of crowd that keeps tables full without requiring a publicist. At a mid-range price point, the kitchen's reputation rests on restraint and repetition done well, rather than seasonal reinvention. The Mafalde ai Funghi is the dish most cited by regular visitors and the clear anchor of the pasta program — crimped ribbons reportedly sauced in truffle cream with a combination of porcini, portobello, and oyster mushrooms, finished with Parmigiano. It is described consistently as rich without crossing into excess, which is a harder balance to maintain than menus tend to admit. The Shrimp ai Funghi extends the mushroom framework into seafood, offering a complementary angle if you are ordering across the table. The House Pasta rounds out a menu that, by all accounts, is built around sharing two or three plates rather than solitary mains. The Tiramisu is the documented closer — classical in composition, and well-regarded as such. Practically speaking, the room is lively and the tables run close; this is not the address for a quiet conversation on a Friday. The rooftop patio adds a seasonal draw that accelerates reservations through warmer months. Weekend bookings should be secured in advance. The occasion it suits best is a group or a dinner where the room's momentum works in your favour rather than against it — come prepared for that, and the cheque will make sense.

Giovanni Ricci, Italian Food Editor

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Taste Score 8.3/10

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Rating (Google) 8.6

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Date Night

Price and pace

Moderate spend

Neighborhood

Queen West | 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada

Price

Moderate spend

Taste Score

8.3/10

Phone

(416) 504-9669

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Gusto 101 menu: what to order

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Mafalde ai Funghi

Shrimp ai funghi

Tiramisu

House pasta

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What makes Gusto 101 worth the move

Gusto 101 works for date night in Queen West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Mafalde ai Funghi and Shrimp ai funghi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 5,543 Google reviews.

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8.6 from 5,543 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night

Style

Italian in Queen West

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

Date Night

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Google rating: 8.6 from 5,543 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Mafalde ai Funghi, Shrimp ai funghi, Tiramisu

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Address: 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada
Phone: (416) 504-9669
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 8.6 (5,543 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Queen West

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What cuisine does Gusto 101 serve?

Gusto 101 is a Italian restaurant located in Queen West, Toronto. Gusto 101 has been a fixture on the Queen West stretch for over a decade, and its longevity says something worth noting: the room does not appear to survive on novelty.

What is Gusto 101 best for?

Gusto 101 is best for date night. Gusto 101 works for date night in Queen West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Mafalde ai Funghi and Shrimp ai funghi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 5,543 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Gusto 101?

Gusto 101 is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.6 from 5,543 reviews

What should I order at Gusto 101?

Start with Mafalde ai Funghi, Shrimp ai funghi, Tiramisu and House pasta. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Gusto 101 worth visiting?

Gusto 101 holds a 8.6 Google rating from 5,543 reviews. Gusto 101 works for date night in Queen West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Mafalde ai Funghi and Shrimp ai funghi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 5,543 Google reviews.

Where is Gusto 101 located?

Gusto 101 is located at 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Gusto 101 good for a date night?

Yes — Gusto 101 is tagged for date night dining. Gusto 101 works for date night in Queen West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Mafalde ai Funghi and Shrimp ai funghi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 5,543 Google reviews.