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Gusto Ristorante, Hilton Head Island, SC

Gusto Ristorante

4.8 (2165)
$30 and under
Italian
430 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite #301 Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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Gusto Ristorante

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Hilton Head Island

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
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What 2,165 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Hilton Head

    Best Value

Review summary

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Gusto Ristorante on Hilton Head Island is celebrated for its "authentic Italian cuisine," "cozy atmosphere," and "friendly, attentive staff." Known for dishes like veal parmigiana, pork osso buco, and calamari, it offers a diverse menu and a commendable wine list. Guests appreciate the warm service, especially from standout servers like Antonio, Gabriel, and Will.
2,165 Reviews
  1. deb Gold

    Charleston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe was an attentive waiter and food was excellent as well. Reasonably priced wines was a plus! A new favorite!

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  2. Diane

    Charleston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service excellent. Wait staff efficient and friendly. Lovely setting. Food is hot, fresh and delicious. They always have specials. Great choice for groups or couples.

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  3. Chris Gold

    Tampa49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful, the food, the service.

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  4. Louis Gold

    Las Vegas92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was busy but our server never missed a beat. The food was outstanding with a very nice wine list. We had a great time!!

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  5. Bernadette

    Charleston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was not my first time to Gusto but last evening the food was unremarkable and service was horrible. Our server did everything possible to avoid a timely delivery of my drinks while walking to every other table to talk with my drinks on his tray. Our water glasses were constantly empty and had to repeatedly ask for a refill. Our server told us our meals would be delayed as the kitchen was busy fulfilling take out orders… REALLY!! I had the eggplant Parm which was soggy and I’ve had better sauce from a jar. My husband had the chicken parm and the chicken was burnt. Too bad as my first experience was much better. I won’t be back!!

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  6. Vicki

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Gusto was a lovely new find for our group at HHI! Highly recommend the pork Osso Buco and mashed potatoes! Grazie!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jim

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place on the island...we will go back. Witness the owner/MGMT hugging customers and greeting authentically; also while the service team worked so well together keeping things moving quickly without effort. Great spot.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jim

    Charleston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy having dinner at bar. Food and service good.

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  9. christina

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food / nice service. Would definitely eat here again.

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  10. Marina Gold

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband, daughter, and I had a fabulous time at Gusto last night! The food was perfect..Caesar salad, spaghetti carbonara, chicken Marsala, and linguini and clams, followed by 2 desserts..tiramisu and Bomba. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals, drinks, and wine that manager chose. The service was warm and stellar. Newton was terrific and helped us navigate the menu. We will definitely return to this gem!

    1 person found this helpful

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Balestra
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A photo of Gusto Ristorante restaurant

Gusto Ristorante

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Hilton Head Island

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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