Gusto 101

What is Gusto 101? Housed inside a converted 1950s auto body garage at 101 Portland Street in King West, restaurateur Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 101 has anchored the neighbourhood’s social dining scene since 2012. The industrial-chic space pairs exposed brick, concrete floors, and steel beams with an open kitchen counter and an all-season retractable rooftop patio. It is unapologetically loud, social, and packed nightly with a stylish, cocktail-sipping crowd.

Gusto 101 Menu & What to Order The undisputed headliner is the Mafalde ai Funghi, featuring ruffled pasta ribbons coated in a decadent truffle cream sauce with portobello, porcini, and oyster mushrooms. Cut through the richness with the citrusy Cavolo Nero kale salad or charred grilled octopus, then share a blistered Salsicce pizza layered with fennel sausage and smoked provolone. Pair your meal with an Aperol spritz or the restaurant's signature house wine on tap, while gluten-free pasta modifications make ordering seamless for dietary needs.

Know Before You Go Prime evening dinner reservations book out days to weeks in advance, but walk-ins can regularly snag bar seating or ground-floor tables if they arrive right before the 6:00 p.m. rush. Street parking along Portland and King is notoriously scarce, making the 504 King streetcar to Portland Street the quickest way to arrive. The restaurant serves continuously from lunch through late night on weekdays, with popular weekend brunch services kicking off at 11:00 a.m.