Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian dinner restaurant in the Sea Turtle Marketplace at 430 William Hilton Parkway. Executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra is from Rome, and he runs the kitchen with his wife Nancy. Locals and visitors call it Gusto HHI, and it is one of the island’s steadier choices for a sit-down Italian dinner.

What to Order at Gusto

Reviewers most often name the osso buco, a bone-in pork shank one diner called magnificent, along with veal Piedmontese, chicken parmesan, chicken marsala and the Bolognese. Fresh calamari, bruschetta and a beef carpaccio open the meal, and the tiramisu and the lemon cake are the desserts people recommend. There is a full bar and a long wine list. Use the menu button above for the current entrées.

Reservations and Hours

Gusto takes reservations. The reserve button above books through OpenTable, or you can call (843) 802-2424. It serves dinner only, Monday through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9:30 p.m., and it is closed on Sundays. In season the dining room fills around the bar, and booking ahead avoids a wait. Pickup and delivery are available through the restaurant’s online ordering.

What Diners Say

Reviewers describe a warm, welcoming room and servers who treat guests like family, with generous portions and prices they call reasonable. One visitor drove over from the Savannah area and thought it worth the island traffic. It is a quiet, romantic room, so it suits a date night or dinner with friends more than a noisy family night out.

Getting There

Gusto is in the Sea Turtle Marketplace off William Hilton Parkway, with parking in the center. For more places to eat, see the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the full Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gusto Ristorante take reservations?

Yes. Book through OpenTable or call (843) 802-2424.

What are the hours at Gusto Ristorante?

Dinner only: Monday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 to 9:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

What kind of food is Gusto?

Northern Italian, from chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra of Rome. Osso buco, veal, chicken parmesan and the Bolognese are the ones reviewers name.

Where is Gusto Ristorante on Hilton Head?

In the Sea Turtle Marketplace at 430 William Hilton Parkway.

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