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Giannfranco's Trattoria
666 Linden Ave, Carpinteria
Phone: (805) 684-0720
- Category: Italian
- Hours: Wed-Mon Lunch: 11am-3pm, Pastries: 3pm-5pm, Dinner: 5pm-9pm, Tues Closed
- Price: $10 - $20
- Serving: Lunch & Dinner
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Reviews by the General Public
My Absolute Favorite Italian Restaurant, 4/25/2013
Reviewer: Barbara Liss
from Carpinteria, CA
I love to eat here. Sometimes its very busy and the service gets slow, but the ambiance of the place and the warmth of the people, not to mention the fabulous food, make the wait worth it. I've tried many offerings from the menu and lots of daily specials and haven't yet been disappointed. I feel like a member of the family when I show up -- always greeted warmly and with real smiles. Anna will talk wine with me as long as I want and I enjoy bringing out of town guests often. I love the patio in good weather and the dining room when I can't sit outside. I've eaten at the counter, too. Feels like home, only I don't have to do dishes!
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Unhappy, 12/28/2012
Reviewer: Susie
from Tustin, CA
I am from out of town and have dined here maybe three or four times. This will be my last visit. When a restaurant charges as much as they do for food, the service should be out of this world. I ordered a caesar salad. ($9!) I expected for the price for this to be the greatest caesar salad I've ever had, but alas, it was iceberg lettuce with croutons and dressing. Really? A nine dollar salad should have anchovies and maybe a few 50 cent pieces to make up for using iceberg lettuce. Then we come to the service. Atrocious. One server for the whole restaurant, running around like a chicken with his head cut off, he was set up to fail, there was no way one person could adequately or satisfactorily serve all the tables. He came back to "check" on us after we had our entreés. I asked him for a refill of my iced tea, a water for my mom, and more bread. He acknowledged these requests and then promptly forgot about them as he had to make special coffees for another table. So I went through the majority of my meal without something to drink. And then I can't forget about the bread. The bread is doled out to you a la sugar lump fashion. You are asked if you want one piece of bread or two. Never in my life, have I ever heard of such a thing. They are small pieces of AVERAGE foccacia bread but treated like they are giving you gold bricks or something. I also heard the table next to us ask for bread and they were also ignored or forgotten about. Then I witnessed the table next to us also received the wrong bill. I spoke to the "manager" or whoever he was and he claimed he didn't know how many people to expect today so that was the reason for the poor service. They need to learn how to delegate tasks (ex. have someone go around and do refills) and work as a team. This restaurant needs Gordon Ramsey! I wholeheartedly recommend them to his Kitchen Nightmares show!
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Simply Delectable!, 9/29/2012
Reviewer: Chris & Diane
from Newbury Park, CA
The food, the atmosphere, the service--we love everything about this restaurant! We come back every year for our wedding anniversary and a few times in between. The owners update the menu with unique dishes inspired by their travels. Did we mention we love this place?!
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Good food, strange policies, 6/18/2012
Reviewer: Craig
from Santa Barbara, CA
Had Father's day lunch at Gianfranco's. First time with the whole family. The food was very good, but the management here seems to be looking for ways to charge you more for simple requests. After we were told that a ceasar salad, instead of their regular saled, would cost an extra $3.00 per person (we went with the regular), i herd the watress tell a table that they charge an extra $3.00 to take something off of a sandwich. Yes, to not put something on a sandwich. Unbelievable.
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Wonderful, 5/24/2012
Reviewer: Hulie
from Santa Barbara, CA
My husband and I dined with friends. The service was attentive and gracious. The owner visited each table. Most importantly the food was fabulous. Every dish was nicely presented and excellently prepared. I can't say enough about this lovely Italian restaurant. Family owned and operated
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A tasty treat
Reviewer: Lauren
from Santa Barbara, CA
Our first dining experience was simply fantastic. The meal and service were exceptional.
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The Best!
Reviewer: Owen
from Santa Barbara, CA
Everything that Giannfranco's does is first class: the atmosphere, the service, the gracious welcome from the lovely family and their excellent staff, and of course the food. They are really in a class by themselves in this area.
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Thank you hosting our wedding dinner.
Reviewer: Tony & Kris
from Santa Barbara, CA
We are so happy to have had our wedding dinner at Giannfrancos. After considering other places we chose Giannfrancos. The food was outstanding and the service was great. But most of all the owners made us feel very special. And the setting of the tables was unbelievable.
Thank you Giannfancos we will be coming back over and over.
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No Brainer
Reviewer: Mark Steffy
from Oak View
Wonderful food, wonderful people! Been there dozens of times, rates with Suzanne's and The Ranch House of Ojai.
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What a gem!
Reviewer: Lisa
from Ojai, CA
Great spot and amazing food. Last night was our first time there. Sat on the garden patio. Our table had burrata cheese and gorgeous orange tomatoe slices, prosciutto-wrapped pear slices, sacchetti (pasta purses), lobster ravioli and a pounded crispy pork chop. No room for dessert! Will be back!
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Elegance, Charm and Fabulous Food
Reviewer: Barbara
from Santa Barbara, CA
My favorite Italian restaurant, bar none. Food made well, with knowledge, skill and flair. Wine pairings done properly. Attention to detail and staff who pay attention. A wonderful back patio -- ask to be seated outside! It's magical!!
Save room for dessert (sooooo hard to do!)
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Great Food...Worst Service Ever
Reviewer: Steve
from Santa Barbara, CA
Decided to try Gianfranco's as their menu looked very tasty. The food was fantastic but not worth the horrible chaotic service. The service bordered on comical it was so bad and it took forever to get our food. This place needs a hostess a busperson and a manager. The owners try to help but they seem like they have zero restaurant experience. No reason to go back when there's Ca Dario and Limone nearby.
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Seriously??
Reviewer: Patricia
from Santa Barbara, CA
Just called to place an order to go and was told they were too busy??? Turning down business??? Get real.
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Great Place To Eat
Reviewer: William
from Santa Barbara, CA
My wife and I live in Carpinteria and we eat at Giannfranco's often. We've taken all of our family and friends there and it's now a "must visit" place anytime they're in town to visit. I can't say as I've ever had anything that wasn't simply delicious.
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Carpinteria favorite
Reviewer: Judy
from Santa Barbara, CA
Look for the place with the flags outside (right next to Sly's) and walk on in for a wonderful meal! I've had lunch here 3x and dinner here twice...and can't wait to go back. The specials are incredible (crab ravioli - yum!), the salads are perfect (I've had the arugula and their chopped salad -- both divine), and the service is friendly and attentive.
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