Gusto Grande

4.7 (351)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

171 Kent St W, Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2Y7

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Gusto Grande

4.7

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Lindsay

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Welcome to Gusto Grande, experience the soulful vibrancy of our authentic Italian-inspired cuisine. Set in the Kawartha Lakes area, many of our foods are prepared with locally sourced ingredients ensuring we deliver the highest quality product. If you are in the mood to enjoy casual-fine dining and exceptional food in a stylish art deco setting, then Gusto Grande has a place setting just for you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 320-7800
Website
https://www.gustogrande.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please call for more information.

Location
171 Kent St W, Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2Y7
Area
Lindsay
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Gusto Grande.

4.7

(351)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Ontario
Best Overall
Central Ontario
Best Food
Central Ontario
Best Ambience
Central Ontario
Best Value
Central Ontario
Good for business meals
Central Ontario
Good for groups
Central Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Central Ontario
Healthy
Central Ontario
Neighbourhood gem
Central Ontario
Great for fine wines
Central Ontario
Romantic
Central Ontario
Good for special occasions
Central Ontario
Vegetarian-friendly
Central Ontario
Lively
Central Ontario
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gusto Grande in Lindsay offers "excellent food" with an authentic Italian menu that pleases discerning palates. Guests appreciate the "helpful attentive service" and "beautiful ambience," making it ideal for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. While some note noise levels and occasional service issues, the "great value" and "delicious" offerings consistently delight.

351 Reviews

S
Steve
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional. Ive been several times and have yet to walk away unfulfilled. Our server was very good and very pleasant. The noise level was really high ont the bar side but our host found us a quiet table in the corner . I recommend this restaurant to everyone I know. Perfect 10 put of 10
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Steve
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great atomosphere, good food and helpful attentive service made for a nice evening with friends
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Bill
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we enjoyed a quiet satisfying meal at Gusto Grande! At the risk of sounding repetitive, the menu appeals to the discerning Italian palate. Home made goodness in every bite! Our favourite restaurant by far!
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Logan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to gusto grande with my girl and they sat us down next to the only other people pretty much as it was a Thursday but the service was amazing very quick with delicious food and our server was very kind always asking if we needed anything when he came over overall just a good experience
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Kathy
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our table had a great lunch and great servers. Thank you very much as it was a very enjoyable time.
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Tara
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our second time ar Gusto Gramde! excellent food! piping hot fresh flavouful and great si,ply comfortable atmosphere. you must try thebgrilled Ceaser salad!
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Diana
Caribbean5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful quaint and quiet Italian restaurant in Lindsay. Staff were awesome, food excellent and ambience perfect. I was so happy to have found it.
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Cathy
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining room and table setting. Love the lunch specials always delicious and try a new one each visit.
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Norma Gold
Toronto / Ontario26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was huge and amazing I would give it a five-star rating
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Bruce
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Mathew for the extra care and special treats. I hope you know your generosity did not influence my actions. My part was decided before we arrived and I just followed my plan. Another terrific dinner where you fell like home.!!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(705) 320-7800
Website
https://www.gustogrande.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please call for more information.

Location
171 Kent St W, Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2Y7
Area
Lindsay
Parking Details
Private Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a quieter, reliably pleasant visit try weekday lunch, guests note lunch visits (including Monday lunch) are not busy and offer great value; weekends and holidays (Mother’s Day, Valentine’s) tend to fill up.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: reviewers call Gusto Grande a go-to family spot and describe family gatherings, and the restaurant offers a kids menu (guests note the kids menu isn’t always available for takeout).

Guests regularly describe portions as generous, several reviews note generous mains and even taking leftovers home.

Yes, Gusto Grande's stylish art-deco dining room and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries and Valentine's Day make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Yes, reviewers say staff ask about special occasions when taking reservations and will note requests on the booking, so you can add celebration notes or table preferences when you book.

Gusto Grande pairs a stylish art-deco dining room with a warm, elegant, and inviting atmosphere, reviewers praise the comfortable seating, attentive service, and a setting well suited to celebrations and nights out.

Casual dress is the guide, light, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

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Gusto Grande

4.7

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Lindsay

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

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