This place seemed promising. However, staff was uneducated about federal law regarding service animals and stated that health department did not allow dogs, even service dogs, because they have an open kitchen. In actuality, a service dog is allowed in restaurants, even open kitchens, in the dining room. They are not allowed in the food prep area, of course, but are allowed in the dining room. I would encourage them to better understand the law regarding service animals. read more

A friend has been telling me about Guicho's meatball sandwich for awhile now so I decided I had to stop on my drive to LA to finally try it. And it did not disappoint!!! It's huge, comes with a side of dipping marinara and was beautifully presented in my to-go container. Probably not the best option for eating in the car but I gave myself a napkin bib and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious, flavorful sandwich. Staff is super friendly both on the phone and in person. They offered napkins and a fork/knife for my takeout order. I cut it in thirds to make it easier to eat in car but recommend eating there. They have a great outdoor seating area, right on the main street of Carpinteria, and inside has high ceilings and is very welcoming. I will definitely be planning a trip back to enjoy the space and another meatball sandwich at the restaurant. read more

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My cashier Alina almada was very nice and fed me well definitely stop by to give this place a try and if Alina is your cashier she will get you right. read more

I came in for my first time here and spent $60 to have a nice dinner with my husband, I ordered 2 pasta plates, dessert, and drinks. As Im sitting down waiting for my order, the manager Miguel comes over to my table, and starts reprimanding me loudly in front of other guests nearby saying " why do you want the green onions on the side of your pasta it gives it flavor makes no sense why you want on the side, where do you want me to put them?!" So I told him politely as I told the cashier the same thing... "I just want them on the side please" At this point he gets an even bigger attitude and argued with me " where do you want me to put them on the side of the plate on a napkin in your HAND ?! I said do you guys not have sauce ramekins or side dishes I don't know why you're asking the customer ?? He said no I'll just bring it and put it in a napkin I guess but makes no sense why not just put it in the pasta instead " and walks away. The amount of anxiety this interaction gave me, I had to immediately get up and get a refund and left shaking in a full on panic attack . Miguel needs to be fired before a lawsuit happens. read more

Great place for lunch in Carp! The Turkey Sandwich is TDF! The Salads are great too. Good value for your money.

Ate here about a month ago. Used to be a good spot for a quick reasonable meal. Not so any more. Slow service and food was mediocre at best. We have too many decent Italian restaurants in the area that have much better food and better service at only a slightly higher price. I can understand why they are not nearly as crowded as they used to be. read more

I called to confirm the gluten free options. I ordered tbr Farfalle with gluten free penne... heavenly!! Large portion and addictive! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender. The pasta was a 'normal' texture. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Guicho's Eatery - Farfalle with gluten free penne - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Best spaghetti on the block. Friendly staff. Clean indoor eating. Has the best garlic bread.

I had the risotto and the Mediterranean salad today. Both were perfection. We've tried the other pastas in the past and have never been disappointed. I would give this place a 6 start rating if I could. Excellent service (I took my meal to go) read more

Good food. Very bad customer service. We drove 20 minutes to this place of business. Ordered the chicken sandwich with the side salad and a house salad. The side salad that came with the chicken sandwich was void of dressing. We asked for more dressing for the salad and we were told that we would have to pay an additional $1.50. I asked why when the salad was dry. She said the dressing was on the salad. I opened the container to show her that it contained no dressing and she refused to give me some without paying the $1.50. I treat every employee at any eating establishment with respect at all times. I do also expect the same in return. I did not get that from this young lady at the cashier's desk during this transaction and I also noticed the manager/owner standing to the side watching this interaction and did nothing to intervene to remedy the situation. I left with a dry salad that I paid good money for. I will not patronize this establishment again. Sorry...Lost Customer.. read more

Caprese sandwich was the worst I ever had. And CANOLA OIL instead of olive oil for dressing. Who serves CANOLA OIL in Italian food. Skip this place And Only two slices of tomato and a few tiny pieces of basil. Thumbs down read more

Fantastic food! The pasta was fresh, and the sauces were impeccable! Service was fast and prompt. Cute bistro atmosphere!

I was very impressed with the flavor of the dishes. It's considered a to go place but you can eat it there. They also have wine and beer. We ordered the pesto pasta and it's probably the most delicious pesto pasta I have had. I also ordered the seafood pasta.amazing. They can make any pasta gluten free by request. I would definitely come back. They have an extensive menu. read more

This is a very good place to grab some Italian meals. Basically each plate is an individual large serving of food, and works very well for takeout. All of the different foods are delicious and make quickly. This is my main spot to go to for take out in Carpinteria. Unfortunately this place does fall a bit short on the atmosphere and the seating. Chairs inside are the uncomfortable metal chairs with mostly backless stools. Drink menu is limited in beer and wine. Outside picnic table seating is also limited. If you are looking for a great restaurant experience there are better places to go, like Thaarios. If you want some Italian food after work, for a quick lunch, or to take to islands brewery, come to Guichos. read more

Guicho's Eatery - Meatball sub - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Decent place. I had the three-cheese ravioli, which was nice, and had an interesting sauce. My wife had the chicken soup, which she liked. The only major complaint is the lack of tables, since I think there were only two, with the rest of the seating being counter space. We had a party of 4, so, it was not what we expected from this perspective. read more

My daughter and I wanted pasta we could eat outdoors in Carpinteria since we had our dogs with us. The food was amazing! I had the pasta with salmon in a light pink cream sauce and she had the fettuccine with Alfredo. We both loved our meal and even with sitting out front the waitress was very attentive! She even brought a bowl of water out for the dogs! It was a great end of a fun Mother-Daughter trip to Carpinteria! read more

Lovely place downtown. Reasonably priced fresh food. We had grilled chicken salad and chicken soup. Large portions. Fast friendly very clean. read more

Guicho's Eatery - Chicken soup and grilled chicken salad. - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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I wish I could give this place zero stars. Save your time and money--you're better off dining at Presto Pasta, Olive Garden, or even McDonald's for better food and service. The atmosphere here is anything but welcoming. The front staff are both incompetent and rude; they act as if your presence is an inconvenience. The owner or manager, whoever he is, is equally unpleasant--arrogant, with absolutely no people skills. He seems to think he's doing the world a favor by running this lousy restaurant. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

We came from LA and we were staying in the hotel so we were looking some nearest restaurant and found this one very reasonable price and good reviews so ordered over the phone was so quick took only 15 minutes and ready. Friendly stuff and they have outside sitting. Good food really enjoyed and each item was good enough for one person. I ordered linguine but it has white wine I requested to make without white wine, thank you for making specially, once we will visit Carpinteria we will definitely go this place read more

Guicho's Eatery - Farfalhe - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Love their sausage and meatball sandwiches. Really great bread roll which is soft inside but crispy on the outside and the sausage sandwich has plenty of peppers and onions with a giardinera relish. Friendly staff and clean space. There isn't a ton of ambience but I think they opened during covid and the tables are still spread out and sparse. There are a couple picnic tables outside to eat as well. They offer beer and wine too. read more

Guicho's Eatery - Sausage Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

100% food is delicious!! Bar none!! For the price they give you so much food! I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, holy meatballs they were huge and super delicious, too! They are all courteous, great vibe. I'm going there once a month just to chill, and eat good Italian food! read more

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A unique take on Italian food is what happens at Guicho's. Don't expect plates or silverware, but do expect savory salads and pastas as very fair prices with generous quantities. The procedure is to order from their wide menu at the counter indoors. Everything is designed for takeout, so even though you may choose to eat at their indoor tables, or the sidewalk ones outside, your items will come in takeout containers with plastic ware. Dear Hubby and I elected to share the chopped Italian salad, plus the tortellini in a tomato cream sauce with mushrooms. The salad was so large that we ended up bringing half of it home. The tasty tortellini with its heavenly sauce did not make it home - it was too good to not finish on the spot while it was warm. DH had a very small quantity of Stella beer, which really looked minuscule when poured into a plastic cup. I had a Pelligrino lemon-flavored canned beverage. Small slices of garlic bread rounded out the meal. Could have gone for more bread! It's available to purchase as a side. We didn't sample their desserts. All told, the food is quite good. Eating out of a to go container, versus a plate, is not ideal. We did receive paper plates, but it was awkward to try to dish out our items with plastic utensils trying to do the heavy lifting. That aspect did drop down the rating. read more

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Cute lil spot on linden Ave. They have a simple menu to choose from. Everyone there is always friendly & welcoming. Their seafood linguine is to die for. Always get a side order of garlic bread to dip in the pasta juice. read more

Guicho's Eatery - Seafood linguine w garlic bread. - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Don't get me wrong. I love the food. I love the drinks, but I feel like customer service could be better. I made a phone order for just two things and the girl was being a little rude and rushing me. And she didn't let me say thank you and bye she hung up the phone really quick. Like I understand it was a little more than half an hour before closing, but I feel like the service can be a little better for it. read more

Excellent Italian fare in the heart of Carpinteria. We all enjoyed our dishes very much and appreciated the Covid-friendly measures they had in place. The payment process was touchless, employees were wearing masks, all the dinnerware is disposable, and tables are distanced. There are also a few tables indoors. Service was friendly and prompt as well. Overall a great spot for lunch and we would definitely return. read more

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Always hot! Consistent! And delicious! My wife loves this place. We drive from Oxnard just for this !

Food was cold and garlic bread was nasty, rude staff not returning. Very small portions would not recommend anyone.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carpenteria is this wonderful on the go Italian cuisine! I've been here twice and the food was incredible. Whether your in the mood for pasta or sandwiches and everything Italian in between, I highly recommend stopping by. The staff was nice and made sure we had everything we needed and the ambiance was peaceful. I will be returning! read more

Amazing pastas!! I've tried almost all their pastas and not one has come up short. The one I constantly crave and is my absolute go to is the seafood linguine!! read more

It's weird being a Ventura native and not know that there's such a charming Main Street scene less than half an hour away with even easier parking than Ventura's. Carpinteria is tiny! Yet they have so much going on, including being the location of the annual avocado festival. I get why. Everything is right there. Homes, beach, stores. You don't need to drive anywhere. Guicho's chose this little beach town as a third location for their popular San Clemente chain, and I see why they did. It's just off the central street, clean and modern with staff that are much friendlier in person than on the phone. Whatever. I'm blaming my cell signal. :) I just picked up a couple of the grilled caprese for lunch. $9 plus tax puts them on the high side for soCal but all is forgiven for their eco-friendly approach. Paper bag and everything in paper containers. Everything was brown! Caprese comes with a little container of balsamic vinaigrette. I gave mine to Mom and enjoyed a few bites of the sandwich that was room temp by the time I got them home. It's simplicity itself: just basil, tomato and fresh mozz. I'm glad I held off, because this unassuming sandwich lights up like a flavor party heated up in a toaster oven at 325 for 10 minutes. So melty good with just enough sourdough tang. The bread is pretty soaked with olive oil so eat with a napkin. It doesn't outdo Olives Gourmet with their house-made ciabatta and parmesan spread, but it's nice to know Mom has an option that doesn't involve driving to L.A. Hope work books me for more trips to Santa Barbara so I can try the pasta! read more

Guicho's Eatery - Caprese as takeout - Italian Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great service and food. We are passing thru and searched for best spaghetti. Tried to eat at Thario's. We weren't even greeted. Here we were greeted and our food brought to us..thank you. read more

Food is good. Service is horrible! Place is run by a bunch of incompetent teenagers! I Ordered $50 worth of food that sat there for 20 minutes after I paid for it while other people got their food in front of me just because I didn't walk to the front and ask read more

The Tiramisu is fabulous. Pretty authentic -- not super sweet. The dishes we favor have marvelous sauces and have been reliably consistent quality. We don't eat here often but it is a Good little spot. read more

The food is good. Customer service is always welcoming and respectful. And the ambience always has a nice setting.

Food was pretty good, prices were fair. Definitely not a sit down place; playing loud rap music with expletives. Need to be mindful of children/families. Customer service was decent but all the employees were acting like they were being watched; atmosphere was not laid back despite the music and Gordon Ramsay on TV. read more

Not sure why the massive amount of garlic is necessary, and believe me. I use it in all my dishes. Ive tried a few different dishes and because of the amount of raw, rough chopped garlic each time. I stopped going. I find it enedible. I will say On occasion I will stop in for their Creme Brulee dessert. (It has far less garlic in it. ;) lol. ) P S. I am a garlic fan...but too much is never good when its all you taste and smell from your dish. read more

Outdoor seating . Food is served in take out box. But very tasty. Turkey sandwich is top shelf. read more

Amazing food, great service, nice staff and a nice environment too. The chicken Alfredo is amazing.

Never disappoints. Fast-casual Italian like no other we have found -- and we have tried! Consistent, quality, and yummy.

Always surprising how good Guichos is. The meatball sub. Shrimp scampi salad. Lasagna. Are just a few of my favorite things! If you call ahead, they're so fast to get your order ready :) read more