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Italian Grocery
415 E. De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 966-6041
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Reviews by the General Public
The Best Italian Deli in town and best torpedos ever!!, 10/23/2009
Reviewer: Tina Muller Willett
from Santa Barbara, CA
I agree with Bob West's comments from the original Olive St. store; the smells! My dad was a plumber in town for years for RJ Carroll plumbing and used to frequent the place and said they were always the nicest, kindest people; always asked about the family and he always brought home the BEST torpedo sandwiches with the oil; yep; the oil made the sandwich for sure! So glad to know it's still in town as I live in Visalia now and will make a point of visiting next time I'm in town!
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Skimpy Sandwiches, 4/10/2009
Reviewer: Angela
from Santa Barbara, CA
I grew up eating sandwiches from this store and no doubt they are really good but i recently ordered one only to pick it up and wonder why the sandwich was so light? Well to my surprise i opened it up and there was barely any meat and cheese inside! What a rip off. I had to walk back inside just to order a side of meat to fill my sandwich which just about costs the same price as a regular sub. I understand everyone is cutting back but come on now TINO! The girl i spoke to agreed when i told her there was hardly any meat in my sub so you know they are purposely cutting back but fail to tell anyone. So just a heads up for everyone to order extra meat with your sub next time you go in this place.
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If you don't like it go to go to Subway!, 4/8/2009
Reviewer: Ken M.
from Long Beach
I find it interesting how easy it is for people to find the negative. You people need to get a life. I have been going to Tino’s since the days he was located on Olive Street and will continue to go until he decides to retire. He and his wife have always been courteous to me and even though they don’t remember a name they remember a face. They welcome me back into town and ask if my family is well. As far as I am concerned, those of you who dislike the service or the way they run the business, you should go to Subway, there are plenty of Santa Barbara natives who love this establishment and will continue to give them their patronage.
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Thanks to Tino and crew for an excellent sandwich!, 4/6/2009
Reviewer: Mike
from Santa Barbara, CA
To all you negative reviewers...give this place another shot as they have been working hard for a long time. They've really cleaned up the place and the sandwiches are as good as ever. DELICIOUS. And special thanks to Edith for always being so nice to me and asking about my family and friends!
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not so clean..., 3/23/2009
Reviewer: Allen
from Santa Barbara, CA
I agree w/previous reviewer about the cleanliness of this establishment. Does the health department go there? First, watch them make a sandwich. My last experience: I walked in and a girl was ringing up a boy w/gloves on. I was waiting in line while two gentlemen were being helped. The girl from the register came up to take my order when she was through. She made my sandwich w/the same gloves she rung the boy up w/and then rung me up taking my money w/same gloves. It’s my fault for not saying anything, although I didn't really think about it much until leaving. Who knows how many more sandwiches she made before changing her gloves? I understand why people continue to go there. I have eaten these sandwiches and they are amazing, they taste great! But they could possibly get someone sick. I don't know many people that want to eat somewhere were the sandwich-makers handle cash and food interchangeably.
I think they just need to know the Owners&employees all need to be re-trained on washing hands, changing gloves and cash-handling. I really want to eat here again if these problems get resolved. Please & Thanks!
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Wish I Was There!, 3/23/2009
Reviewer: Autumn
from Atlanta,GA
I have lived out of state for almost 10 years. I grew up in SB and at The Italian Grocery! To this day I have not found better bread and sandwiches! The next time I come 'home', I'm going right there and bringing my daughter.
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service, 2/7/2009
Reviewer: m
from Santa Barbara, CA
Alright so i have known these two for as long as i can remember. Tino (the owner) is great, a funny old man that is honest, but for his wife on the other hand. She has to be one of the crudest old women i have ever met. you go see her at the register and she is always on the phone, talking about all of her business right there. She over charges you and won't give you your right change back, you confront her she yells at you when she is the one that is incompetent. The food tastes good as long as you dont know what they do it. The only reson to go in is to see Tino, i would not buy anything.
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Way past its prime and dirty, dirty, DIRTY, 2/3/2009
Reviewer: Alan Toms
from Santa Barbara, CA
Reading these other reviews it seems that a bit of nostalgia prevails over any sort of realistic review. I dont think this place has been cleaned in 20 years. It looks like a 3rd world country in there. It really is that bad. I cannot imagine that the health dept. has visited the Italian Grocery in many years or perhaps they like the rest of the reviewers feel a bit of nostalgia towards the place. Nothing special in the deli case and I will never, ever order a sandwich from the place again after watching them make one and then nonchalantly take the cash without washing a single finger.
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Best Italian Groceries in SB, 12/6/2008
Reviewer: Cynthia
from Santa Barbara, CA
I buy all of my olive oil (excellent selection and price), salami, cheese, coffee, etc and of course their sandwiches which are the best in Santa Barbara at Tino's....I have been going to there for over 30 years and I can't find a place for the type and wide selection of Italian foods that beats Tino's!
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One of Life's Greatest Pleasures -- Super Deluxe!!!, 11/25/2008
Reviewer: Bob West
from Santa Barbara, CA
I am so lucky to have grown up in SB enjoying Tino's wonderful sandwiches, but they have ruined me for anything else that pretends to be a "sub" or a "torpedo". The Super Deluxe RULES! I wish I could duplicate that taste at home, because I now live far away. You know whenever I am back in town I grab one. I am a world traveller and these are The BEST bar none. The meats, cheeses, the oil (if you get it without you're missing a big part of the experience), the bread, the peppers. I remember the old market on Olive... that smell of heaven would hit you when you walked in. Ah, bellisima.... Multo gracie Tino!
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Another price jump, but still a good sandwich
Reviewer: lemonjelly
from santa barbara, ca
I had lunch here yesterday and as always the standard sub is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Prices have gone up again. Standard is now $4.50, Deluxe is $5.00, Super Deluxe is $5.50. I am okay with that - it's still less expensive than boutique sandwich places and did I mention that the sub is oh so good?
I also noticed that the freshly made sandwich is fairly better than the one pre-made. I know they like to premake the Deluxe-no oil because it's so popular and it's probably their best way to keep the deli line moving, but the bread is noticeably tougher than one made fresh.
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Consistently a classic!
Reviewer: roger
from Santa Barbara
Have been eating the "super Deluxe" since the early '70s, and the crew never disappoints! Sandwiches and sides are great, the deli meats and cheeses are superb, and wether its an obscure olive oil, preserved anchovies, or some limoncello- it's all here!
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