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    Rusty's Pizza Parlor

    3.0 (172 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yesenia J.

    Driving by on our way to San Jose from San Diego and tried out this place This place reminds me of a shakeys and round table pizza together. It's has a medieval times theme to it. We were confused on where the door was when you walk in. And the person behind the counter didn't say much just starred at us. Didn't greet us or anything. However, the place was clean and the pizza was delicious! We got the pan pepperoni large pizza and one drink for $29 I wish salad was included with the purchase. They have a small arcade area for kids to play games, and the restrooms are locked with a code. Overall a good experience

    This is how small most the wings were, not even a bite worth of chicken!
    David A.

    Chicken wings were disappointing and really small especially for the price! Service and everything else was good but the small wings kinda ruined the meal

    M M.

    My son wanted to try this place since we're in town, and it tastes as I remember from when I was a kid... did not disappoint and he loved it. Glad it's still around after all these years and that they have several locations!!!

    Hannah R.

    Rusty's is the best pizza in Santa Barbara, and one of my personal favorite pizza places ever. Locals in Santa Barbara know Rusty's is the best. There is widespread debate on if the thin or thick crust is better, and I am a thin crust supporter through and through. Not a fan of the thick crust.

    Slice of pizza missing at time of delivery from Rusty's.
    Heather B.

    The night of the issue with my pizza, I went to their website and left a description of what happened. As of today, I have not had a response via email or phone. That certainly sums it all up, unfortunately.

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    11 months ago

    Super nice cute place with a few games for kiddos to play while they wait for pizza and other items. Bathrooms were clean!

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    1 year ago

    Pan pizza, best pizza in town. Will deliver to hotel room. Good customer service when placed my order.

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    So glad to hear it J C.! Thank you.

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    Love Rusty's but they always forget the ranch .also forgot the soda .had to wait 30 minutes

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    Pizza is so fresh and delicious we go for the drive and the food. Very clean and cozy place dark at first but it's like everything wood

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