This is a great pizza spot. It is very loyal to the east coast style of pizza. I was happy to find a legit east coast pizzeria in the area. The express part is really upheld here. The slices of pizzas came out fast. This place offers a by the slice option where they re heat the slices per order. The people working there are awesome and great. The pizza is amazing east coast. The pizza slices come out fast. read more

I have been looking for New York style pizza, by the slice, in Santa Barbara since 1987. Have tried many "good" pizzas, but never quite the New York taste. Saw a post yesterday that Gino's had it. So, my wife and I went. Yes, it was small (very NY feel). Smelled good, but lacked the smell I expected. My wife and daughter asked ordered specialized personal pizzas, and I was ready for a slice, but they had none! Lorenzo, the owner, said he'd make me one in 10 minutes if I wanted to wait. I did. He threw in a family sized salad and the slice on the house. Took it home to eat, and it was great! Thin crust. Able to fold and eat. I think it may have needed more oregano and no grease drip that I was used to, but probably better healthwise. Was it NY pizza? Almost. Will I go again? Absolutely. I'm telling everyone, closest thing I have found in nearly 40 years. read more

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. read more

Gino's Sicilian Express - 19. Alla Salsiccia-Fresh Italian Sausage, Red Onions, EVO, Garlic, Basil, and added Olives and Capers, but forgot the Peperoni asked for. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Me and my dad went their for a quick lunch and we got a pepperoni and sausage pizza and it was delicious. The cheese was perfect along with with amazing tasting sausage and fresh we also saw them making fresh dough while we were eating it all looked fresh and made their I will definitely be coming back next time I am in the area. read more

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. read more

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this food is amazing thank you so much. Your employees are very respectful and nice. it was very cleaning side and the service was just great thank you so much. read more

Small place, friendly service. They made me a delicious personal pan pizza (10 Inch) with mushrooms and sausage! I enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast. read more

Decided randomly to try this place. We got the pesto chicken sandwich and it was absolutely incredible! The bread is soooo toasted and crunchy is amazing! The panini was sooooo cheesy! Panini was sooo good that my husband had to get one to go too! We shared one with a salad and so affordable. For $12 we both got to enjoy a panini + salad. We also tried Italian soda which was pretty good too. read more

Absolutely horrible! We were out of town, ordered a pizza from here to our hotel on the beach... When it arrived it was stone cold. When we asked the driver why no utensils, plates or napkins with or order he said call the restaurant. We called and the person said in a snide manner, "Bro! You never specified that with your order! We said we didn't see where to do that. He said, "bro it's right there," laughed and hung up. read more

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

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

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Really excellent pizza. Went with my teenage son for lunch when we passed through Santa Barbara. Had a pepperoni and sausage pizza. Great crust, thin but with good chew. Plenty of toppings and good quality cheese. Flavorful sauce that tasted very fresh. Small restaurant, clean with a real neighborhood vibe. Pleasant staff. Highly recommended. read more

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. read more

Gino's Sicilian Express - #19 - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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

Gino's Sicilian Express - Bbq chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Gino's is hands-down the BEST pizzeria in SB. The crust is thin and crispy and cooked to perfection with just the right portion of cheese and toppings. I recommend the Gino's Special for a little of everything. Their calzones are huge and loaded and their paninis are diabolically good. And just as importantly, the people that work there are warm and friendly and truly care about their food and customers. The cool black and white photos of old NYC are an extra bonus. As someone who moved here from NYC, I can honestly say that once you've tried Gino's, you'll never subject yourself to the other doughy, saggy, bland and overpriced excuses for pizza in SB. Authentic NYC style pizza is the best, and that's what they spin at Gino's. read more

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! read more

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

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

Gino's Sicilian Express - 12. Hawaiian, 8. Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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. read more

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I appreciate the owners quick response and was refunded the next day. Probably won't go back, especially with the type of customer service I experienced. read more

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. read more

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Ordered a pineapple and ham pizza ! Literally just slapped the toppings right on there! It was really soggy and everything slid off BUT the crust was nice and crunchy and the taste is good just appearance wise and the first couples bites threw me off. read more

Gino's Sicilian Express - Pineapple and ham - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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

Nice small pizza place among easily 5 others in the area. The pizza- we ordered 2 pepperoni pizza slices with the salad and drink combo. Pizza was not coal fired but was New York style and had a nice crispy crust. A little on the oily side but high marks on taste. Pepperoni tasted really good. We would return here.. Price was reasonable and good service. Family owned. read more

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Giant calzones almost as big as my arm? Yes please! I got capicola and green peppers, and I was almost alarmed when the dish came out just by the size alone. I was satisfied with how full these calzones were despite only having two toppings and cheese, i thought they might have skimped since they were strict about the two ingredients; but very happy that my prediction was incorrect. I was offered extra marinara to go with it - delicious, but I wish it was warm marinara. Service was friendly and the cashier was extremely busy, managing in-person, delivery orders, and party catering all at the same time. Inside it feels like a cute little Italian deli counter. $14 for a calzone that size is so worth it - having my leftover third for lunch tomorrow read more

Gino's Sicilian Express - Calzone with green bell pepper and capicola - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We were looking for something quick for dinner and we ended up at Gino's. It's a hole in the wall place on Figueroa (?). We missed it driving there but did find it when we walked there. We both ordered the "panini's". I got the pesto chicken and my husband got the chicken parmesan. Both were listed as panini's. Well, they are really pizza's that are folded over but not sealed like a calzone. They were quite tasty and there were HUGE. We also ordered salads with our panini's. The cook asked if we wanted a ceasar or regular salad. We asked what's the difference. He said they are basically the same except the regular salad had tomatoes.... haha... he was right. Same dressing - I think it was ranch-ish dressing. It was fine but not what we would have thought of as ceasar salad. Overall, it was pretty good though. We could only finish about half of it. We had the rest for lunch the following day. We'll try the pizza next time. It looked and smelled great. read more

Was craving a calzone and was happy to find that Gino's makes them! It is a generous size and can be shared with two people, tasty sauce, cooked to perfection. Even on a busy Sunday, the service was quick. Looking forward to trying the pizza next time! read more

I ABSOLUTELY love this place. Best vibes ever and authentic massive slices that made my day. I'm definitely coming back asap. Don't miss out on this opportunity! read more

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

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

New York Style Pizza in Santa Barbara?! YES. After spending time in NYC and upstate NY, I have been craving NY pizza for the longest time and Gino's took me right back! The service was lovely and quick as we ordered slices and garlic knots. We got our food in about 5-10 min. This slice was probably the best slice I have had in since a long time. From the first bite, I was already planning the next time I was coming back to Gino's. It was THAT GOOD. The garlic knots were definitely fresh and soft, but just the taste was not for me. If you are a true garlic lover, you will LOVE THEM! See you next week and many more times after that Gino's! read more

Gino's Sicilian Express - Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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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.

Best pizza ever!! Homemade crust cooked to perfection with all fresh ingredients. Handmade to order Yum!

Totally NY style! Hot, fresh and foldable by the slice. Love the red/ white tables and dark wood vibes just like back East. Chef's kiss!

Favorite place in all of SB to pick up pizza and wings for a night in. A great neighborhood spot and their service always makes me feel welcome. Fresh, flavorful toppings and they also make great calzones! read more

Pizza crust is king!! I usually don't eat all the crust... but I do on their pizza...I go , ''what kind should I get ? '' They say ( How would like us to make today?) any way you likes... small spot but constant pizza making read more

Loved it! We are from out of town so we had a little hard time finding Gino's but for sure it was worth it. The young lady that waited on us was very kind. Places like Gino's are getting harder and hard to find. We can't stand going to chain type of pizzeria joints. Gino's pizza was just right. The sauce was tasty and the cheese and pepperoni, sausage and meatball made the meal even better. We also liked the large salad with many veggies in it. Highly suggest you try this pizza to see the way it should taste. A definite winner and again sweet people run this establishment as well. Thank you. read more

The most reasonably priced lunch in Santa Barbara is a tasty pizza slice, fresh salad, and a drink for under $10. Being so close to downtown you'd think they'd up the prices but luckily for us, they remain as inexpensive as they are tasty. I wouldn't say it's necessarily NYC style, as the crust is missing that bit of chew, but it's a hand-made dough and you can add whatever toppings you'd like to your slice. I got the ever-so-controversial pineapple and a side of ranch. Clearly I'm not a purist, but I'm from the northeast so I know a little about pizza. Gino's had a zesty sauce, didn't overwhelm with the cheese, and had that signature oily flop so it hit the spot. If you're visiting town and need a quick lunch that won't break the bank, this is now my go-to suggestion. Other pizza spots on State pale in comparison to Gino's, and should only be an option after some late night shenanigans. I'll be back to try the specialty pizzas and sandwiches, they all smelled delicious! read more

Gino's used to be SO good!... but sadly these past two times I've ordered, the quality and service have been severely underwhelming. I always order two large pies well done and one Cesar salad for pick up. Despite requesting the pizza's be cooked well done, the crust on both pies were floppy and chewy. What happened to crispy and crunchy NY pizza?!? I had to throw it back into the oven at home to toast the undercarriage and fix the droopyness/floppyness. A few other items of disappointment: 1)the Cesar dressing is the same as the ranch dressing 2)while it isn't on the menu, the staff have been able to make an alfredo/white sauce pizza for me in the past, however these past few times they've said they can't do it any longer. 3)the cesar salad used to be super cold and fresh. Gino's truly was the best pizza in town. Hopefully these past two times were just a fluke. read more

Told you I would be back.. What I didn't tell you was I'm coming back the same week.. Christmas Eve, me being late to make food choices. I called to see if Ginos was open.. Score! They were. I tried the "Chicken Pesto panini " They told me I got the last sandwich bread used to make it. Not sure if me getting the last one was worthy of a medallion. But hey, I enjoyed the sandwich And I can see I will be back to taste it again Next time I seek to be the first to get the sandwich bread The taste of the pesto was good, above average. Here are some things that would have made this sandwich better. Ask for more pesto ( I liked the flavor) Ask if the chicken can be cut into smaller pieces ( definitely real chicken breast, it was a little on the dry side) I don't mind that. But most will. That's it.... I recommend others to try it.. Would like to know what they think Customer service was excellent. Gave the feeling I was dealing with mom and pop And not a corporate automated strategy read more

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