I've been to Gusto 101 several times at different times during the week, but the ambience and the food (I usually get a salad to share and the pasta with mushroom) were great every time! It's a popular place, so it has a liveliness to the restaurant, which I love. If you're looking for a cozy dinner, then go during the week, perhaps a table upstairs. If you're looking for the hustle and bustle then downstairs is for you. Don't get me wrong, you definitely can have a great conversation anywhere in this restaurant over amazing food. It gets busy, but it's not overwhelming. I've only had great experiences here so really, I don't have anything bad to say!