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Giovanni's Pizza
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Counter-serve pizzeria with thick-crust, Chicago-style pizza & a variety of hot sandwiches.
Nearby attractions
Chinese Evangelical Free Church
15 W Calle Crespis, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
New Life Church
50 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Brass Bear Uptown
3302 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Stevens Park
258 Canon Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Nearby restaurants
Flavor of India Santa Barbara
3026 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States
Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara
14 W Calle Laureles, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
O NIGIRI & SUSHI
3001 State St A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Uptown Lounge
3126 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Kimchi Korean BBQ
3132 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Domino's Pizza
3006 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tiburon Tavern
3116 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Los Agaves
2911 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Starbucks
3052 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Chubbies Hamburgers
2908 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Nearby hotels
Agave Inn
3222 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Town & Country Inn
2800 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Holiday Lodge Motel
117 W Calle Crespis, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Oasis Inn & Suites - Santa Barbara
3344 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
3505 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Sunset Motel
3504 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Giovanni's Pizza

3020 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4.2(206)$$$$
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Counter-serve pizzeria with thick-crust, Chicago-style pizza & a variety of hot sandwiches.

attractions: Chinese Evangelical Free Church, New Life Church, Brass Bear Uptown, Stevens Park, restaurants: Flavor of India Santa Barbara, Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara, O NIGIRI & SUSHI, Uptown Lounge, Kimchi Korean BBQ, Domino's Pizza, Tiburon Tavern, Los Agaves, Starbucks, Chubbies Hamburgers
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(805) 682-3621
Website
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Nearby attractions of Giovanni's Pizza

Chinese Evangelical Free Church

New Life Church

Brass Bear Uptown

Stevens Park

Chinese Evangelical Free Church

Chinese Evangelical Free Church

4.5

(11)

Open 24 hours
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New Life Church

New Life Church

4.8

(32)

Closed
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Brass Bear Uptown

Brass Bear Uptown

4.4

(122)

Open 24 hours
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Stevens Park

Stevens Park

4.7

(174)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Paint & Sip at Cooneys at the Market
Paint & Sip at Cooneys at the Market
Tue, Dec 16 • 6:00 PM
38 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More
Thu, Dec 18 • 8:15 PM
1070 Fairway Rd, Santa Barbara, 93108
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Eat & learn how to take foodie photos in Funk Zone
Eat & learn how to take foodie photos in Funk Zone
Sat, Dec 13 • 8:30 AM
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
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Nearby restaurants of Giovanni's Pizza

Flavor of India Santa Barbara

Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara

O NIGIRI & SUSHI

Uptown Lounge

Kimchi Korean BBQ

Domino's Pizza

Tiburon Tavern

Los Agaves

Starbucks

Chubbies Hamburgers

Flavor of India Santa Barbara

Flavor of India Santa Barbara

4.2

(391)

$$

Click for details
Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara

Petrini's Italian Restaurant - Santa Barbara

4.5

(308)

Click for details
O NIGIRI & SUSHI

O NIGIRI & SUSHI

4.2

(104)

$$

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Uptown Lounge

Uptown Lounge

4.4

(162)

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Reviews of Giovanni's Pizza

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5.0
2y

Giovanni's Pizza in Santa Barbara, CA is a must-visit for anyone looking for an incredible pizza. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, as their pizza is by far the best in the city. My personal favorites are the classic pepperoni and sausage pizza, as well as the Giovanni's Special, which is loaded with bell pepper, ham, pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, olives, and sausage. Each bite is packed with flavor.

One of the things that sets Giovanni's Pizza apart is its commitment to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients. The crust is perfectly crispy (we always ask for it to be cooked a little longer), and the cheese is perfection. The toppings are always fresh, and the sauce is full of flavor. It's clear that Giovanni's Pizza takes great pride in their craft and it shows in the taste of its pizza.

In addition to the amazing pizza, Giovanni's Pizza also offers Hoppy Poppy IPA. I love IPAs, so that is always a plus. It's the perfect complement to a delicious slice of pizza.

I have been coming to Giovanni's Pizza for over 20 years, and it's a tradition that I have passed down to my own children. They love the pizza just as much as I did when I was their age. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting.

If you're in Santa Barbara and looking for an unforgettable pizza experience, look no further than Giovanni's Pizza. It's truly the best pizza in town and the staff is always welcoming. Plus, they also have...

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1.0
6y

First time ordering pizza from here and definitely the LAST. We have ordered pizza from the Mesa location at least 1-2 times a month for the last few years. Unbeknownst to us when we called the number that’s saved in our phones and ordered our pizza tonight that we were AUTOMATICALLY transferred to the location on upper State. They answer the phone so quickly that it’s impossible to understand that they’re NOT saying “Giovanni’s on the Mesa”. Not once did they reiterate that the pick up location is NOT the Mesa location knowing that calls are being automatically transferred, but especially since it’s only been a week since the Mesa location closed. Upon getting to the Mesa location, seeing the empty parking lot and finding the note on the door (closed as of 8/1), we call the number again to find out that we had to travel 3+miles to pick up our pizza instead of the .25 we usually do. Fine. We get the pizza and go home... TO FIND OUT THEY MADE IT WRONG!!! We asked for ALL pepperoni with half pineapple (on one side) and half olives (on the other). We repeated the order twice. They put half pepperoni on one side and half pineapple and olives on the other. Three strikes and you’re all...

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2.0
2y

This place use to be the best place to eat on Tuesday or Weds if on a budget they would offer their spaghetti special complete with 2 slices of garlic bread for like 5.99 add a side of meatballs(2) for 2 dollars extra. Last night we ordered 3 spaghetti specials which came out to like 36 bucks , but the person who ordered forgot to order the meatballs on the side. So instead of eating the spaghetti then we just had the garlic bread with a different dish. Today I went in to get order the meatballs for the spaghetti dinners and replacement garlic bread so we could enjoy the complete meals like normal. I explained the situation and the price ended up being $16.15 for 3 orders of garlic bread. And $8.95 for 2 orders of side of meatballs(4). Little pricey if you ask me. Not so much the meatballs but $1615 for 3 sides of garlic cheese bread bread is what the receipt said but there was no cheese and I didn’t order any cheese anyways on the garlic bread. I think I got charged for...

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Rod CastilloRod Castillo
Giovanni's Pizza in Santa Barbara, CA is a must-visit for anyone looking for an incredible pizza. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, as their pizza is by far the best in the city. My personal favorites are the classic pepperoni and sausage pizza, as well as the Giovanni's Special, which is loaded with bell pepper, ham, pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, olives, and sausage. Each bite is packed with flavor. One of the things that sets Giovanni's Pizza apart is its commitment to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients. The crust is perfectly crispy (we always ask for it to be cooked a little longer), and the cheese is perfection. The toppings are always fresh, and the sauce is full of flavor. It's clear that Giovanni's Pizza takes great pride in their craft and it shows in the taste of its pizza. In addition to the amazing pizza, Giovanni's Pizza also offers Hoppy Poppy IPA. I love IPAs, so that is always a plus. It's the perfect complement to a delicious slice of pizza. I have been coming to Giovanni's Pizza for over 20 years, and it's a tradition that I have passed down to my own children. They love the pizza just as much as I did when I was their age. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. If you're in Santa Barbara and looking for an unforgettable pizza experience, look no further than Giovanni's Pizza. It's truly the best pizza in town and the staff is always welcoming. Plus, they also have Happy Hour now!!!
Mikka PoschMikka Posch
First time ordering pizza from here and definitely the LAST. We have ordered pizza from the Mesa location at least 1-2 times a month for the last few years. Unbeknownst to us when we called the number that’s saved in our phones and ordered our pizza tonight that we were AUTOMATICALLY transferred to the location on upper State. They answer the phone so quickly that it’s impossible to understand that they’re NOT saying “Giovanni’s on the Mesa”. Not once did they reiterate that the pick up location is NOT the Mesa location knowing that calls are being automatically transferred, but especially since it’s only been a week since the Mesa location closed. Upon getting to the Mesa location, seeing the empty parking lot and finding the note on the door (closed as of 8/1), we call the number again to find out that we had to travel 3+miles to pick up our pizza instead of the .25 we usually do. Fine. We get the pizza and go home... TO FIND OUT THEY MADE IT WRONG!!! We asked for ALL pepperoni with half pineapple (on one side) and half olives (on the other). We repeated the order twice. They put half pepperoni on one side and half pineapple and olives on the other. Three strikes and you’re all the way out.
Dolly LappicoDolly Lappico
It's a funny thing, I went in here not realizing this was the same as Giovanni's on Cliff. I ordered the spaghetti Tuesday/Wednesday special and added the two meatballs for $1. When I tasted the meatballs, I thought to myself, "Wow, these are as good as that other place I tried on Cliff." Senior moment for sure, but good to know, the meatballs are just as good here. And what a ridiculously good value. I'm not going to tell them that they just don't charge enough for those meatballs. Two big ol' meatballs for $1. The man there was really warm and welcoming too. That's something you don't get a lot of anymore. He even gave the punk 3 balloons and showed her how to use their special balloon blowing up circus clown. She was pretty excited. Her pizza was so good, I wanted to eat it myself. It was the thinner crust and it was huge! I'd recommend this place for a fast meal, or lingering like we did because we had extra time. Punk drove the race car to stay busy. Fun!
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Giovanni's Pizza in Santa Barbara, CA is a must-visit for anyone looking for an incredible pizza. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, as their pizza is by far the best in the city. My personal favorites are the classic pepperoni and sausage pizza, as well as the Giovanni's Special, which is loaded with bell pepper, ham, pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, olives, and sausage. Each bite is packed with flavor. One of the things that sets Giovanni's Pizza apart is its commitment to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients. The crust is perfectly crispy (we always ask for it to be cooked a little longer), and the cheese is perfection. The toppings are always fresh, and the sauce is full of flavor. It's clear that Giovanni's Pizza takes great pride in their craft and it shows in the taste of its pizza. In addition to the amazing pizza, Giovanni's Pizza also offers Hoppy Poppy IPA. I love IPAs, so that is always a plus. It's the perfect complement to a delicious slice of pizza. I have been coming to Giovanni's Pizza for over 20 years, and it's a tradition that I have passed down to my own children. They love the pizza just as much as I did when I was their age. The staff is always friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. If you're in Santa Barbara and looking for an unforgettable pizza experience, look no further than Giovanni's Pizza. It's truly the best pizza in town and the staff is always welcoming. Plus, they also have Happy Hour now!!!
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First time ordering pizza from here and definitely the LAST. We have ordered pizza from the Mesa location at least 1-2 times a month for the last few years. Unbeknownst to us when we called the number that’s saved in our phones and ordered our pizza tonight that we were AUTOMATICALLY transferred to the location on upper State. They answer the phone so quickly that it’s impossible to understand that they’re NOT saying “Giovanni’s on the Mesa”. Not once did they reiterate that the pick up location is NOT the Mesa location knowing that calls are being automatically transferred, but especially since it’s only been a week since the Mesa location closed. Upon getting to the Mesa location, seeing the empty parking lot and finding the note on the door (closed as of 8/1), we call the number again to find out that we had to travel 3+miles to pick up our pizza instead of the .25 we usually do. Fine. We get the pizza and go home... TO FIND OUT THEY MADE IT WRONG!!! We asked for ALL pepperoni with half pineapple (on one side) and half olives (on the other). We repeated the order twice. They put half pepperoni on one side and half pineapple and olives on the other. Three strikes and you’re all the way out.
Mikka Posch

Mikka Posch

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It's a funny thing, I went in here not realizing this was the same as Giovanni's on Cliff. I ordered the spaghetti Tuesday/Wednesday special and added the two meatballs for $1. When I tasted the meatballs, I thought to myself, "Wow, these are as good as that other place I tried on Cliff." Senior moment for sure, but good to know, the meatballs are just as good here. And what a ridiculously good value. I'm not going to tell them that they just don't charge enough for those meatballs. Two big ol' meatballs for $1. The man there was really warm and welcoming too. That's something you don't get a lot of anymore. He even gave the punk 3 balloons and showed her how to use their special balloon blowing up circus clown. She was pretty excited. Her pizza was so good, I wanted to eat it myself. It was the thinner crust and it was huge! I'd recommend this place for a fast meal, or lingering like we did because we had extra time. Punk drove the race car to stay busy. Fun!
Dolly Lappico

Dolly Lappico

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