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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
Been going since the 70's, 4/14/2013
Reviewer: Lil
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been going to Italian Grocery aka..."Tino's" since the 1970's. Always loved the subs. The place is much cleaner and organized. Must admit the sub's are more bread than meat and cheese...oh well, I guess that's the time we live in, but still a place to revisit.
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Really seemed cleaned up., 12/21/2012
Reviewer: Len
from Santa Barbara, CA
I stopped going there a couple of years back...Place just didn't seem too clean. But stopped by today and was pleasantly surprised. Place has really been cleaned up...less clutter, new manager, brighter, sandwich area organized. ..so nice to see. Well, I'll be going back....I've always loved their sandwiches.
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Customer since highschool (1968) says change is inevitable, 12/2/2012
Reviewer: Alicia May Mitchell
from Santa Barbara, CA
But, Tino Zillioto, never forgot a face! I still shop at this market because it is a Santa Barbara landmark. I love my subs the old way with cold cuts, cheese and oil and a few peperoncini. If you want all the extras be prepared to wait. Take the time to enjoy the experience of shopping at a real market. The Italian Market is not a fast food restaurant. So, stop complaining! Long live the Italian Market and the Zillioto tradition!
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I remember when......, 8/12/2012
Reviewer: Peter
from Burbank, CA
As a kid I would love to go in and chat with Tino. This was in the 60's when we lived on Olive a few blocks down. The best subs ever!
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High School lunchtime- The best, 7/21/2012
Reviewer: Charles P
from Santa Barbara, CA
When I visit Santa Barbara I always like to stop in a get one of those fantastic subs Tino used to make us in the early 80s during lunch at SBHS....great meal and what a deal.
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High school memories
Reviewer: bobby gonzales
from Santa Barbara, CA
I went to "the High School" santa barbara high, where you could'nt wait for lunch time, get in your fast car to be the first one in line for a tino's sub. they have always and still are the best. as for service they were never in a hurry, if you were, oh well, it was sure worth the wait. I live in tucson now but when i go back and visit family and friends, i go to Tino's first! hope they live forever. Bobby G.
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The Italian Deli with love and soul
Reviewer: Christina Lange
from Santa Barbara, CA
Leon Molon, my father-in-law, always came and loved the gorgonzola and the subs--even reminiscing years later from his final home in Colorado. I come for the king of cheeses which Tino keeps "in a vault" in the back room--mmm, a Parmeggiano Reggiano to share with a loved one and a glass of wine (take it from Tino.) Also all the olives and homemade sausages...always a stream of locals coming in, subs rushing out, and a patio to enjoy them on. Edith and I talk soup recipes. THIS is a neighborhood treasure. I find great courtesy and smiles here, even when the pace picks up. And a bike rack for me, too. Abondanza! Grazie molto, Tino e Edith and staff!
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Thanks for the First Fifty Years Tino
Reviewer: Joe Godwin
from Las Vegas, NV
Talk about small, the old shop on Olive Street was small. My first visit was Sept 1962, sure it had been open a few years earlier. The bakery was in the back. And over the years Tino has always had time for a chat about those people from days long ago. Never had a better Super DeLuxe, taken those babies to Mexico, Vegas, San Diego, Isla Vista. Today his health is weak, but the human experience has been priceless. A man who made the life of so many others richer by his kindness. Thank you Tino
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Dressing to Die For!
Reviewer: Sabine
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been eating at Tino's since I was a little girl, I am a local and this is one of the last local spots where you get consistent delicious subsandwiches. I miss the days when Tino was younger, full of comedic humour and spunk..but as I have aged so has he, but at least the tradtion keeps going. The price is good, the service is fast, and one day I hope they start selling the oil and vinegar dressing in jars to take home that they place in the sandwiches, it is perfection!
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Sneeze-wiches.
Reviewer: Gail Watson
from Santa Barbara, CA
I miss these sandwiches. I miss the blissful ignorance that was mine before witnessing both owners sneeze and cough into their bare hands, then grab sandwiches to give to customers. Won't be back, sadly. Delicious, but gross.
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Great Italian Torpedo Sandwich
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
I think this is a little no brainer if you want something good. Just go up and order the super deluxe with everything and you are done. The meat that are in it are shown on a placard in the wall, the sandwich maker is really not there to talk to you as much as to make that sandwich. The lady at the register is the owner who owns it with her husband. They do now have atm/credit option available. She said they have been there since the 70s. Probably the best Italian torpedo sandwich I have ever had.
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Love Italian Grocery
Reviewer: Jon
from Santa Barbara, CA
Yes....the lady at the counter sits and reads...so what. I have paid with a CC Many times and not had a single problem.The sandwiches are great and service is quick. I have asked for substitutions and no problem. Will return over and over !
Thanks Italian Grocery !
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