Retro Gusto
122 Preston St, Ottawa
(613) 234-5747
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Great service, great food, just the right mix of music and ambient sound that my wife and I could have a conversation without hearing everyone else's at the same time. Great little spot!
A seamless blend of vintage style and Italian soul. Retro Gusto delivers bold, beautifully crafted dishes—like Roman-style pizza and house-made pasta—in a space that nods to classic automotive design without feeling like a theme. Every detail feels intentional: from the crisp crusts to the curated wine list and thoughtful service. It's elevated comfort with character—cool, confident, and completely satisfying.
Every food item I've ever had at Retro Gusto was amazing. The food is well balanced, fresh and delicious. The decor and lighting are nice, the staff is very helpful and sweet. It can be quite loud depending on where you are seated.
Highly recommend. Not a kid restaurant but very kid friendly. Service was incredible. Food was incredible. Great energy to the place. Exactly why you go out to eat.
Food was delicious, service was exceptional - very attentive and great advice about the menu including portion sizes as it was our first visit. Very cute place, bonus that they have a parking lot behind the restaurant! Louder place (energetic not obnoxious) so maybe not a place for quiet conversation. We will definitely be back! Note: we took our late teens/early 20's kids for dinner and they really loved it, said they would go back themselves as it had a great vibe.
We are always delighted by Retro Gusto. The food is perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself) and there's a nice mix of familiar favourites and new items to enjoy. The service is just right - attentive but not hovering, very knowledgeable and welcoming. I don't know what's in that pizza dough but it's pretty magical.
We have had two really lovely experiences at Retro Gusto. The friendly, attentive service really stands out and the food is very good! I would give 4.5 stars for food and drink, if that was an option. Will be back, I'm sure.
My favourite place for casual eats! More than just pizza, the food is always fresh and delicious, the service is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
The food was amazing as always and the service was kind and great! Always love eating here!
An amazing dinner; lovely server (Emma), food was delicious (shared arrosticini, salame e olive miste, mico pizza, cannoli), atmosphere is literally retro and so cool! A must visit, and I will again and again...
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Amazing night thanks to Emma ! She oegectly took care of us and she gives the best recommandations ! 😋 Still the best pizza i had around here !! Thanks again !
Happy to have finally checked out RG. Cute spot with classic Italian offerings. Funghi pizza was undercooked and cold; toppings not evenly spread across. Burrata wasn't anything too spectacular but decent portion. Liked the pizza bianco, chili oil amd hot honey from farinella on the tables. Nice touch!
we've dined here 5 times and always bring friends with us. Service food atmosphere and drinks are top notch. Our favourite date night spot. awesome pizza!
You just feel comfortable and cozy the moment you walk through the day. There I something about a smile that makes you feel welcome. Add the service and the food and it's perfect night out.
Service was fantastic. The person who sat us took an extra minute to clear off a better and cozier table without us even asking. Our server was delightful & gave us excellent wine recommendations when the bottle we were going to get was no longer available. The vibe it there is VERY cool and cozy. It smells amazing. Everyone was so kind. I HIGHLY recommend it. AND THE CRUST ON THE PIZZA? To die for. 10/10. Love love love. Will be back ASAP.
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