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Gino's Sicilian Express

4.1 (360 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Nice slice. I added mushrooms for $.50!
Mitch G.

Finally got to try this place, after years of my wife's suggesting it. We had some free time and stopped by for lunch. They offer a lunch special of a slice, salad and drink for $10. By far the best money I have spent eating in months. The salad is simple yet delicious. Beautiful tomatoes and crisp lettuce, simply dressed balanced the slightly crispy and chewy bites of the pizza. A generous slice perfectly thin. Nice pepperoni and great cheese. Each of our orders came with enough ranch for the salad and the pizza. Although you don't need it for the pizza because the crush is truly amazing. If you find yourself in the area make sure to squeeze your way in, you won't be disappointed.

Pepperoni and mushroom, delicious!
Warren C.

What really sets Gino's apart is that you'd be hard-pressed to find many places in Santa Barbara offering this level of pizza quality. The crust, the toppings, the care--it all feels elevated, yet without the inflated price tag. Combine that with how sincerely nice everyone is when you walk in, and you've got a spot where you feel at home and can enjoy fantastic pizza regularly.

Felice B.

Gem of a straightforward, right-on, classic pizza place. Excellent pizza and charming in that real deal way.

19. Alla Salsiccia-Fresh Italian Sausage, Red Onions, EVO, Garlic, Basil, and added Olives and Capers, but forgot the Peperoni asked for.
Neil B.

It pains me to give a 2 star review but Service is an integral part of the experience. Kinda' dirty, dark and dingy interior.Another terrible experience starting with an unfriendly call ordering only to be met with someone who seemed as if she wished was anywhere but there Zero eye contact, no greeting, slammed the Apple Pay thingy when I asked about Apple Pay. She did ask if I wanted any cheese or peppers, and again slammed the parm on top of the box, although she did give me more than a couple. I still left her a cash tip in a jar, slowly putting it in so she would notice, hoping it would make her happy, but no thank you, nada. The Pizza is SUPERB , even though she forgot to add the pepperoni I requested. The guy that has helped me before was no different. Does Gino still own this place? Or is he enjoying a well deserved life still in Sicily with Connie. Begrudglinly, I will probably return because the pizza is this good.

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Ruth G.

Service/delivery was very fast. We ordered a small, pepperoni, sausage, and cheese pizza with a Milanese salad. The pizza was cooked well but the sausage was cut too thick for my taste. The favor was okay and the crust was tender but I prefer thin crust. The salad was fresh but was only lettuce and tomatoes. However, the tomatoes were perfectly ripe and I usually have to throw tomatoes out. These were worth eating! The lettuce was fresh and crisp. The presentation could have been better as you'll see from my picture. The generous portion was large enough for 3-4 people. I typically give new restaurants more than one chance to peak my interest and impress me in order to become a repeat customer. The jury is still out on this one. I will try another item before deciding and will update you when I do.

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Lisa J.

Gino's may be the best pizza in Santa Barbara! The crust and sauce were so flavorful, the pizza was perfectly cooked. The Caesar salad was big enough to share and a great value. Even though we ordered right before closing, the service was friendly and fast. If you're in town, give it a try, we are glad we did and we will be back to try a calzone next.

Bbq chicken pizza
Amantur S.

I ordered the bbq chicken pizza it's good but not 5 star good I'll definitely try some of the other pizzas soon

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L M.

I loved the pizza here! We came here for the first time on 2-29-24 and boy was I glad I did. I love that you can order any pizza by the slice, perfect for lunch. Super reasonably priced I got a pizza, salad and soda for $8.99! The ranch dressing was so good and my Italian soda ARANCIATA ROSSA was the best! I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. Super cute decor too.

Eddie C.

Craving an Italian sandwich and this was a block from the courthouse- USA's most beautiful courthouse. I ordered a meatball sandwich and wife the ham with salad. Oh and a Stella! The salad was big enough to share and nothing fancy- tomato and lettuce. Sandwiches could be shared but I guess they were that good that we finished both. They call them paninas but they use what looks to be pizza dough same as calzones. Both our sandwiches were filled with quite a lot of ham and meatballs. Very small inside with about 4 tables and one outside. They also have a counter with chairs. Quick service, tasty food and nothing fancy. I'll be back!

12. Hawaiian, 8. Margherita
Catie M.

Such a good spot for a quick slice of pizza. Small inside but cute. Will be coming back!

Nijole T.

The pizza was absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed the crust, the sauce, and the quality of the toppings. Much more than meets the eye, they really make great food here! They are super hard-working and really care about their business. Always feels good to support local businesses, highly recommended for a casual meal in Santa Barbara! They have indoor seating as well as metered parking out front.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the authentic NY-style pizza, friendly staff, and the classic neighborhood vibe.

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21 days ago

My favorite Pizza in Santa Barbara. They even rewarded our community with one dollar slices for a day! Highly recommended.

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24 days ago

Best slice in town. Nothing beats getting a slice and eating it while walking around State Street on a cool night. Cheap and delicious!

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10 months ago

Great pizza spot! Amazing pizza and crust! Friendly staff! Definitely a great snack in between walking around town

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Delicious pizza and friendly service. Thin and crispy crust - my absolute favorite. Will revisit when I'm back to Santa Barbara again.

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Always great pizza Very euro style authentic best in Santa Barbara Love the mushrooms and artichokes here

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Ordered delivery. The pizza was very good and the delivery driver was nice, service prompt. I'd definitely order again

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Really friggin solid NY style Pepperoni & Salami pizza! Fast & D'lish! You got a itch for pizza Ginos will scratch it!

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1 year ago

Pizza was burned on the bottom and soggy. Wasn't even as good as Domino's. plenty of other places in town I'd even have a Rusty's pizza.

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What time do you stop taking phone orders for Carryout ? I called at 8:25pm Monday and was told they stopped making pizzas already. Hours say you close at 9pm, so just curious what time we can/need to call in by?

Sorry to hear that. Usually it’s 8:45 not sure why they didn’t take your order unless they were slammed but still should take the order. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Do you have lasagna?

Sorry we do not

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Bettina

Bettina

4.1(855 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Stopped by on our drive for some lunch with some friends and was so glad we did! The location is in…read morea shopping plaza with a moderate amount of parking, but we did go around 11:30ish on a Monday. Luckily, it was not busy at all with a few other parties dining in at the same time. The decor inside feels very quaint and super trendy. Another thing to add is they have a good set of bathrooms that we appreciated as we had a long drive back home afterwards. The staff was all very attentive and nice. We were all starving in our party so we ordered quite a bit of food to share. Something to note is that during lunch time, they do not serve pasta as we were told that they spend the morning making their pastas from scratch to serve at dinner. We ordered the following: - Caesar Salad 5/5- Extremely fresh greens topped with a perfect amount of dressing and topped with a good amount of parmesean and breadcrumbs. We all wanted to order more of this as it was so refreshing on that warm day! - Margherita Pizza 4.5/5- Classic Margherita with fresh basil and tomato. It was really delicious due to the perfect balance of fresh ingredients and amount of toppings. - Pepperoni Pizza 5/5- Absolutely loved! They used the more "cupped" pepperonis, which I prefer especially as it held a lot of the flavor from the honey and chili oil it is paired with. Call me basic, but this truly blew me away. - Sungold Tomato Pizza 3/5- We added this pizza more on a whim as we were worried 2 pizzas weren't enough for our large party. It was a different pizza that is refreshing with fresh sungold tomatoes, basil, olives. I liked it but it was overshadowed by the other 2 we ordered. Overall, I truly enjoyed Bettina and the food we ordered. I am definitely coming back next time I'm in Santa Barbara for their dinner menu! Everyone should add Bettina to their list of must haves while in the area.

Amazing pizza, mocktails, and service!…read more Bettina was an incredible stop during our Santa Barbara trip! We loved the house mocktails, and the crispy sweet potatoes with crème fraîche were absolutely delicious. We also tried the GRAPE pizza with added sausage, and it was incredible! Everything was so satisfying, and the flavors really stood out. Natalia and Mia provided excellent bar service and made the experience even better. We also noticed the restaurant's 2021 and 2025 Michelin posters, which caught our attention! One tip: make a reservation ahead of time. We showed up without one, but it was still a great experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Santa Barbara and love great pizza!

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Dining room and Bar during a bustling Saturday lunch

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L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele - Santa Barbara

3.8(209 reviews)
0.0 mi
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If you are looking for some quality pizza in SB, look no further. L' antica pizzeria hand makes and…read morebakes each pizza order in-house. I love the thin crusts of their pizzas because it doesn't leave you feeling too heavy even if you ate the whole pizza (aka, no food coma crash despite the carbs). Tried the Caserta Pizza (5/5) It's made with double flor di latte sauce base that gives it creaminess. Then topped with Italian sausage, garlic pecorino, basil, smoked provolone cheese, and Calabrian chili. The sausage was savory, and the cheese was melty and of good quality. You can taste the mild spice from the chili flakes and the herbal-ness from the basil. Add-on some of their housemade chili oil sauce for an additional spice kick. Service was professional and courteous. We had a great time and really enjoyed our dine-in experience here. We'll be coming back to try out other flavors for sure.

I cannot believe that this place doesn't have five stars on Yelp. This was the best pizza I have…read morehad in recent memory. Wow. Paper thin crust, fresh ingredients. I thought I must've been in Napoli. I was with some friends because we were on our way to a performance (I am a musician) and we were in a hurry. The waiter accommodated us and the pizza came out in under 10 minutes, I believe. The atmosphere is simple but nice. I was surprised that it wasn't more busy on a Friday night. I am telling you, this was fantastic pizza. I cannot wait to go back and to try some of the pasta.

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L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele - Santa Barbara - Polipo: braised Spanish octopus, potato, olive, caper,  tomato

Polipo: braised Spanish octopus, potato, olive, caper, tomato

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Lucky Penny

Lucky Penny

4.1(921 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Came here with a couple of friends and shared a couple of pizzas: the california, east coast pep,…read moreand hot girl pizza. Three pizzas was the perfect amount for us four girls. My favorite was definitely the california. The pesto was so delicious and the ricotta was the perfect pairing. I also loved the outdoor seating atmosphere. Perfect place to hang out with friends.

My friend and I went to celebrate her birthday Friday 8/7 around 4-5pm…read more She got the margarita pizza and I got the Hot girl pizza (lol funny name) AND they were delicious! Hot girl pizza was spicyyyyyy, but the sausage?! LOVED ! The garlic bread? Unnecessarily SPICY (I'm a 100% Latina, who can HANDLE spice... but this was borderline unenjoyable spicy) Food was 10/10! The ambiance was chill and I loved how it looked. The ocean down the street and everyone just enjoying themselves. Customer Service ? Left MUCH, MUCH to be desired and honestly, probably will keep me from coming back again. When we were ordering, I had asked the person at register "Hi how are you going today?!" Just got responded with "good. What can I get you?" Blunt. Unwelcoming. And kinda rude. I just said ok and moved on. It was our first time there so I asked her for recommendations and she just said "everything is good" Between her responses, she kept talking and laughing with her coworkers. Not a big deal, but you can just tell when someone isn't interested in having any sort of conversation. Also due to the fact that she had her back completely towards us in the middle of our transactions multiple times. She inspected my printed receipt at the end and looked bugged when she realized we didn't tip due to her poor service. Couldn't help but notice a different type of customer service being offered to other customers. It seemed obvious. Probably won't be coming back because of service, might just do pick up because of the food! Definitely would much rather recommend St. Bibiana's pizza on Ortega! Amazing pizza, great vibe and much better service.

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Lucky Penny - Salty Surfer - added mushrooms

Salty Surfer - added mushrooms

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Olio Pizzeria - Mare Chiaro

Olio Pizzeria

4.0(724 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Haven't been here for many years and this visit was just as good as when I was last here…read more Ordered the calimari and it was crispy and soft (not tough). The Gamberetti al Aglio e Olio Piccante was delicious and saucy. Just the right amount of spice for the shrimp and extra sauce to dip the wonderful bread into. Margherita pizze was good too- don't wait too long to eat it the cheese will solidify and lose that stretchy creaminess. Basil was a nice touch and not too spicy overpowering Mare chiaro pizze was a long time favorite. Unfortunately halfway through eating the pizza noticed there were no clam pieces to be found. We asked the server and she mentioned they had run out. To make up for this, a free dessert was comped. Added bonus order- crepes Crespella à la Nutella: this means heaven in your mouth lol. Was able to watch the cook make it from start to finish (such a friendly guy too!) server also added ice cream on the side and man this was amazing with added sparkles of goodness! Overall a wonderful reunion of flavor and good memories. It's always a delight to come and dine here- thank you for the friendly service and delicious food!

Olio Pizzeria is apart of our monthly rotation at this point! My friends and I typically book a…read morereservation when we come as a group, but there have been a few times where 2 or 3 of us have walked in on a whim and we were lucky enough to get seating at the bar. While we have not tried the restaurant yet, we cannot get over the atmosphere in the pizzeria! I believe the prices are a bit friendlier, as well. When we come in as a group, my friends and I almost always get the salami and cheese board to split, along with a bottle of wine. The cheeses, meats, and olives are always super yummy and the selections never disappoint. The Happy Canyon Sauvignon blanc has been our go-to here for a nice bottle of wine that won't break the bank. One of our friends is gluten free and they always go above and beyond to accommodate her. The bruschetta and the black calamari are good, the pizza, pasta, dessert, everything! The truffle pizza is rich but so good! Highly recommend coming here to celebrate any special occasion or if you're just looking to eat good Italian food.

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Olio Pizzeria - The cool bar up front

The cool bar up front

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Gamberetti Al Aglio E Olio Piccante

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