Retro Gusto

4.9

513 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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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Dining areas

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
Website
https://www.retrogustoeats.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Ison

Location
122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 513 people are saying

Retro Gusto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Ottawa
Best Overall
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Italian
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Best Overall
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Neighborhood gem
Ottawa
Italian

Review summary

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Retro Gusto offers "incredible Italian food" with a focus on pizzas. The "lively, casually hip dining room" provides a vibrant atmosphere, complemented by "exceptional service" from knowledgeable staff. Guests rave about the "delicious pizzas and cocktails" and highlight standout dishes like burrata and tiramisu. A "must-try" for pizza lovers in Ottawa!

513 Reviews

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DeeDee
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly and super pleasant. Pizza and drinks were fantastic as always. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. Went with some girlfriends and will definitely be coming back.
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Alyssa
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic. Moe was a great and knowledgeable server. He had great energy and made my friend and I feel well taken care of. Great vibes all around.
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Jessica
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Service was great! Solid menu. The restaurant was spotless and the attention to detail with the retro decor did not go unnoticed. This is a great quaint, casual, and cozy spot for delicious food and a fun night out. Ottawa foodies are lucky to have this place!
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Tiana
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible and the vibe is always fantastic. A little loud and very busy but on Valentine’s so very understandable.
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Christine
Naples6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first visit to Retro Gusta. What a nice surprise! Cosy, casual, great food, very authentic. Wish they had a couple of pasta items on the menu along with a gelato option for dessert. Otherwise no complaints at all. Great find!
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Noah
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dishes are always creative and Chris was my server, service was really good
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Chris
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food, great atmosphere. What more could you ask for.
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Yvette
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think I’ve found my new favourite pizza restaurant! The mushroom pizza was delicious, thin crust with generous cheese and mushroom toppings, very fresh and their cocktails were amazing!
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BRIGITTE
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing. Service out of this world and food unbelievably tasty!!!!
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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 4.9 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON ON K1R 7P2

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.retrogustoeats.com/
Phone number
(613) 234-5747

Retro Gusto

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What 513 people are saying

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