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Gusto Ristorante, Hilton Head Island, SC

Gusto Ristorante

4.6
4.6
1851 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.
The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dining Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 802-2424
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
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What 1,851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Healthy

Review summary

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Gusto Ristorante is a delightful Italian gem on Hilton Head Island, celebrated for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" experience with standout dishes like veal osso buco, lobster ravioli, and chicken Parmesan. The "intimate ambiance" and attentive staff, especially Antonio, create a "fabulous" dining atmosphere.

1,851 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Too many people crammed into a small space. We were right next to other people. We might as well be sitting together. There was no privacy. The appetizers were overpriced. The amount of calamari was laughable for the price. However, the entrees were good and the service was great.

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    90 reviews

    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was very busy as it is presidents weekend. Our food was delicious but overall crowded atmosphere of restaurant detracted from experience. We have been here many times and restaurant was crowded. Seemed like there were extra tables stuffed in the room and service suffered. Will be back …food is always good and service as well. Just an off weekend I assume

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  3. NICOLE

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was bland, they ran out of the special pretty early on, our waiter hustled but the service was so slow. There are better Italian choices out there!

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  4. Nancy

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great. Food was not great compared to other Italian restaurants on the island. I would say if you like Chicken parm, stick with that. But don’t go complex or it will be very underwhelming. Chicken rustico was all vegetables and chicken was sliced up cutlets, and not much of it. Not good. Chicken Marsala, tasteless. Drinks were watery, dirty martinis that were not dirty. Great ambience, super nice staff. Kitchen needs to stop skimping! Tons of potential.

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  5. Thomas

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Gusto’s, and enjoyed it very much. Excellent service, menu had a wide array of choices including vegetarian, food was delicious. Good wine selection. Will definitely return for another great meal.

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  6. charles

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    Charleston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t expect to be seated in outside area with tarpaulin as walls. Seated to close to outside tarp was too cold from wind. We had to move to middle of room to feel heaters. We love Gusto’s and the food was great as always. Sitting outside took away from the evening.

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  7. Jeanne

    VIP

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cosmopolitans in town. Antonio is our favorite.

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  8. Ron

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting Gusto and both times equally wonderful. The food quality and presentation are top-notch, the servers are friendly and knowledgeable (shout out to Greg and to Agire). We will return...

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  9. Reinhard

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gusto is one of the best Italian Trattorias on the Island. Their Bruschetti and Spaghetti Vongole are the absolute best. Very authentic Italian.

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  10. Megan

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was a fantastic server and the food was delicious,

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FAQs

Gusto Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 802-2424.

Gusto Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1851 OpenTable diners.

Gusto Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gusto Ristorante

430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite #301 Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Island - highway 278 and Mathews Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Dining Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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