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Retro Gusto, Ottawa, ON

Retro Gusto

4.8
4.8
480 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Ison

What 480 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Retro Gusto offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible food" and a "cozy, delightful vibe." Known for its standout pizzas and tiramisu, the restaurant impresses with "friendly and knowledgeable" staff. While the atmosphere can be lively and noisy, the "great service" and "fresh, tasty ingredients" keep guests returning for more.

480 Reviews
  1. Marie-Eve

    Ottawa

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic first visit! The service was friendly, efficient, and spot-on with their recommendations. • The food was outstanding—especially the fried mortadella, which was a highlight. The pizza was incredibly delicious with a thin crust, flavorful sausages, and a rich, vibrant tomato paste that tied everything together beautifully. We ended the meal with pistachio and chocolate cannolis, which were the perfect sweet finish. • The retro atmosphere adds a funky charm that makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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  2. Allison

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting, cozy place. Everyone working is very friendly and welcoming. It has a great vibe. Menu was a bit limited for my taste, but if you want somewhere to linger over a few rounds of cocktails, wine and pizza, then you can’t go wrong.

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  3. Marcus

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and vibe were all great, as usual! Thank you!! 🙂

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  4. Daniela

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic from everything on the menu to the service and atmosphere - takes you from Ottawa to Italy as soon as you walk through the doors.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fave! The absolute best team. Food and experience is always exceptional 🤍

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  6. Lucille

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and amazing food. What else can I say? It’s always our go to for good food and great service

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  7. Paul

    Ottawa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at Retro Gusto many times and have never been disappointed. Always great food and great service.

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  8. Matthew

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience as always! Tiramasu is a must get!!

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  9. Vicky

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was VERY disappointed with my first time coming here especially since it was my daughter’s birthday. Made reservations for 7:45pm was ONLY seated at 8:20pm sorry but that’s unacceptable, there’s a reason why we make reservations. We were told people still at our table to wait.! As for the waitress, very nice and helpful but obviously had too much to handle . Food was ok, pizza lacking flavor . Cesar salad was excellent The whole waiting turned everyone off !

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  10. Isabelle

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The chili honey drizzle on the mortadella was unique and delicious. The atmosphere is super chill and the staff were lovely. They are kind, thoughtful,anticipate your needs but are completely unobtrusive. It was our first time and we most definitely be back. Such a great experience!

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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 480 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Retro Gusto

122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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