This is the first time we came here. We love the setting and outdoor dining chairs are very comfortable. The service is excellent. Definitely 5 stars I always love to try the new place. The food is amazing. Even coffee is better than Starbucks ! read more

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Came here for a nice early dinner with partner and his niece. It had a very nice ambiance with good air conditioning inside. Service was very prompt and they allowed us to take our time ordering. Got the watermelon cocktail and old fashioned. The watermelon cocktail was refreshing. The old fashioned he said was cinnamon-y and not made with highest quality bourbon but he was it was still good. We got the caesar salad to start. It is soaked in dressed but so delicious. Ordered the bolognese and the no bacon sub veggie version of the vodka penne and niece and partner liked it. My bolognese wasn't the best flavor i've had but was decent with plenty of meat and sauce. Loved the caramel and vanilla gelato tastes housemade! Overall nice experience and recommend! read more

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We had dinner in their outdoor seating which was super cute! They are dog friendly and we really enjoyed their outdoor seating set up. We started with some free bread and olive oil and vinegar. Octopus - 8/10 on the chewier side but the flavors were so good Squid ink pasta - 8.5/10 lots of seafood Shrimp and crab ravioli - 9/10 creamy and flavorful We loved everything we ordered. Good portions, would order again! Our servers were very friendly and attentive. We would come back :) read more

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My Husband and I were planning to go to another restaurant for his Birthday but we decided it was going to be too busy and too loud for the mood we were in so we headed down to Laurel street. We tossed between this and another place we have been a lot of times. We decided to give Pranzi a try. Oh My! I am so glad we did! We started with the burrata bruschetta and it was delicious! We ordered Conchiglie Free range chicken, broccoli sundried tomatoes sherry, wine & cream Entrees Farm Chicken Mary"s marinated airline double chicken breast, calabrian pepper, aioli, farm vegetables & roasted yukon gold potato These were both Devine! They were amazing and so full of Flav and complexity! It really was an excellent experience and meal. We are outdoors with a lovely heater and the staff was great! read more

Pranzi - Farm Chicken Mary"s marinated airline double chicken breast, calabrian pepper, aioli, farm vegetables & roasted yukon gold potato - Italian Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Made a reservation for Easter for a party of 8. The inside has a good amount of tables as well as the outside. The menu had plenty of options. Everything was delicious! I would say the highlight had to be all the appetizers. They were a stand out. The pasta was fresh and the serving was HUGE! The dessert was perfectly sweet to top it all off. read more

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We went last night for our wedding anniversary which we mentioned in the reservation. No acknowledgement of the special occasion. We started with calamari which were NOT crisp. Should have sent it back. Salads were excellent. For entrees one got the butternut squash tortellini which came out cold and mushy. It was sent back for a different dish. The other entrees (lasagna, bolognese and conchigle) were fine, but nothing outstanding. Service was fine. Sorry Pranzi, we will not return. read more

5/25/25 We made a reservation at Pranzi for 5:45PM. We saw that they have outdoor seating so of course we brought our furbaby. We parked about a block away. Pranzi is located in this cute downtown area of san Carlos. When we got there, it wasn't busy at all and we were seated right away. The staff there are all very friendly. They got Coco a water bowl right away after the menus were set down. Here's what we got: - shrimp and crab ravioli (to share) - Linguine seafood (me) - bolognese (his) - Affogato al coffee (dessert) The bread they gave us to nibble on while waiting for the ravioli to come out was super soft. We didn't really wait that long for everything to come out. You can taste how fresh everything is and the pasta is made in-house. The linguine seafood was really good; the shrimps are big and there's also clams and mussels in it. I liked that it didn't have fish in it compared to other Italian restaurants. There's a little kick of spice to it which was good too. The bolognese was well done and tasted great. For dessert, I got an affogato al coffee, perfect ending to the meal. I would definitely return here for another meal. Thank you for the delicious food and great service! read more

Pretty good for dinner! We visited Pranzi on a Sunday evening and got seated right away with no reservation. The interior had dim lighting, cute holiday decor, and felt both cozy and stylish. For drinks, I got a glass of the Storypoint Cabernet, which was decent. For food, I ordered the Crab & Shrimp Ravioli (specials menu) and my partner chose the Seafood Linguini. My ravioli was very good and the portion size was just right! I really liked the vodka sauce, although the asparagus wasn't my favorite addition. I didn't try the Seafood Linguini but my partner said it was pretty tasty. Would return to try more! read more

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Love the service here...not sure on the spelling, but Ayatullah was so enjoyable and really enhanced our experience - so friendly. We didn't do anything real exciting for food; beet salad - ok, Short Rib Ravioli - delish, Chicken Parmesan - fresh noodles but lacking in flavor, pretty bland But the ambience is nice - maybe better selections next time. read more

Pranzi - Chicken Parmesan @ $29. Loved the preparation; pasta was fresh - but totally lacking in flavor - need to jazz up the sauce - Italian Near Me - San Carlos, California

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We loved our experience here tonight at Pranzi! Our server, Andres, was very helpful and sweet throughout our dinner! We sat outside and the ambiance was amazing. The food was incredible and flavorful and we recommend the chicken caesar salad and the vodka pasta! Can't wait to be back! read more

An unexpected favorite! My friends and I only walked by but the thought of fried calamari prevented us from walking any further! What we thought was going to be a casual girlies dinner turned into a delicious, date-night-level dinner. We ordered the fried calamari (of course,) a pasta, and a steak! Pranzi is for sure staying on our list for food options in San Carlos! read more

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First time visiting this Italian restaurant for a birthday celebration, and the experience was a mix of highs and lows. We started with Spanish octopus, calamari, and bruschetta, along with a bottle of red wine. The appetizers were definitely the highlight -- especially the calamari, which was excellent. Our waiter also gave great wine recommendations, which we really appreciated. For the mains, I ordered the ravioli, while my friends had the paella and squid ink spaghetti. My ravioli tasted great, but the portion was smaller than expected. My friend said the squid ink spaghetti was very good, so I'll try that next time. Unfortunately, the desserts were disappointing. The crème brûlée was below average, and the Napoleon was definitely not worth the money. One more thing: the waiter kept rushing us throughout the meal, which really killed the celebration vibe -- especially since we arrived at a normal dinner time (7 PM). That part was a real letdown. read more

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Great customer service and the decor inside the restaurant was so cute for the holidays! We got the bolognese and the conchiglie and both were cooked really well and they give you a good amount of pasta. I personally thought the pasta could have used a bit more salt but that is something you can ask for at the restaurant. read more

Pranzi - Italian Near Me - San Carlos, California

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We came here for our 10 year anniversary and the staff was all very kind in genuinely celebrating with us! They made a point to find a lovely table for us and give us say in if we preferred something else. They were very kind in serving us and bussing our table. The restaurant is dimly lit for a romantic atmosphere. The tables and everything were wood and rustic in the best way to make it cozy. Unfortunately the tables were a little close together and my husband got knocked into every single time someone passed which was less than ideal for a nice higher end restaurant. The food was delicious. My brown butter sage gnocchi was a dream. My husband's food was good, not nearly as good. The calamari was also good, though not the best we have had. The tiramisu we got on the house for our celebration was delectable though. Overall very good and with the genuine kindness of the staff it is a place we will be revisiting again. read more

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Super attentive service, and a pretty relaxed vibe. This is their highlight. I was here twice with friends, once in 2023 for dinner, and was back more recently for lunch. The food unfortunately is the less impressive part. Both the Bruschetta and Calamari Fritti appetizers were mediocre. I expected the Bruschetta to be better with the Burrata, but it fell flat. The Calamari was super-greasy but also just ok (I've had way better versions elsewhere). For entrees, the Tagliatelle that I tried could have been more flavorful. It was a tad on the blander side, and watery. Disappointing. The Cappellaci had a nutty flavor, heavier, and better tasting (recommend this over the Tagliatelle). We almost enjoyed the Conchiglie (the pasta and the flavors came out right), but the chicken was very chewy. Walked over to the nearest gelato place and coffee place for dessert and coffee, so we didn't really explore their drinks and dessert menu. I've never been fully satisfied with the food here. And so will continue exploring other places in the San Carlos area. read more

Always the best service and food whenever we come to Pranzi. Andres and the team catered to our every need and the food is always delicious. The seasonal peach and burrata appetizer was one of the most delicious flavor combos we have ever had. The wine and cream sauce on the Conchiglie pasta is perfection. Thank you again, Pranzi! read more

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Went to this Italian spot with some friends and had such a great experience! They have a lovely outdoor patio area that's perfect for catching up and enjoying good food. The staff were all super friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. We ordered quite a few dishes to share. Two salads, mussels, octopus, ravioli, lasagna, steak, salmon, poke, truffle Mac and cheese and paella. Everything came out fairly quickly and was delicious, but the octopus was definitely my favorite! It was my husband's birthday, and they were kind enough to surprise us with a free birthday treat. It was such a thoughtful touch that made the night extra special. Overall, great service, great food, and a really nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back! read more

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It was our 38th anniversary and we were just enjoying our day together. Going to check out a new restaurant and this look like a winner. It was the middle of the day so there wasn't much of a crowd. The restaurant very warm, clean and inviting. It was a little windy so we decided to dine in indoors. The calamari was amazing although we prefer a more traditional cocktail sauce, the beet salad was great and was enough for both of us to share. I got the seafood risotto which was fresh and had plenty of clams, muscles scallop and prawn. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli, and she really enjoyed it. And the meal with a surprise anniversary dessert that was perfect along with the cappuccino. And to top it off, we ordered a butternut squash, ravioli, and lasagna to go for dinner later. And I haven't even mentioned how great the service was. The staff is all suddenly very attentive yet not intrusive. Our server Cedric was amazing and very complementary. read more

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Came here with my mom for my birthday, really enjoyed all of the food we ate. Hamachi appetizer was a nice, fresh way to start the meal. Osso Bucco was definitely on the heartier side. I was pleasantly surprised with how much meat came off that bone! Apple pie thing I had for dessert was a perfect, sweet ending to the meal. Wasn't too busy for a Friday evening, they have a nice outdoor set up on the closed-off street. I don't remember the servers coming by to check in on us and that's typically a big deal for me so one less star. Would def come back though! read more

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Salmon entree and pasta selection is excellent- always a great place Italian restaurant choice in San Carlos. Watermelon margarita good cocktail- thanks. read more

The bread here is to die for!! The pennette vodka and the caesar salads with chicken were also very delicious!! Andres was very quick and efficient with the service. There was great outdoor seating with a nice ambiance. We can't wait to come back and try all the other menu items! read more

The ambiance was dark and homey, which was perfect for dinner. The service was amazing and our server kept checking up on us, and was very informative while we were deciding what to order. The short rib ravioli was pretty good but was quite heavy to try and finish by yourself. The pasta was flavored perfectly, but definitely get the Parmesan on top for a little bit more flavor. We'll definitely be returning here to try out different dishes. read more

Pranzi - Conchigle - Italian Near Me - San Carlos, California

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The food was amazing: The pasta sauces were delicate on the palette where you can taste the ingredients and doesn't drown out the pasta itself. The steaks were cooked to perfection, and the spinach cheese dip (can't remember the actual name of it) was delicious! The service was awesome and entertaining! We had one of the rounded booths towards the back and our server routinely came back and forth to check up on us! Only thing misplaced was me; I came in with shorts and flip-flops but they were able to sit me anyway. I wasn't expecting my day to end eating at Pranzi but I'm glad we did. Everything looked sophisticated inside minus me. read more

Food here is actually pretty good, service was atrocious. Among the worst I've ever seen. We came here for lunch as 4 families with 8 young kids. It took a LONG time for the waiter to properly even take our orders, and he was sighing and rolling his eyes for every item. We got our food extreeemely late (30-40 mins after ordering), despite the restaurant being pretty empty other than our party. I'll fully own that a large party with a bunch of hyper kids isn't ideal, but we felt SO poorly treated that it almost would have been better if they just refused to serve us at all. I ordered the vodka pasta with no bacon - when it arrived 40 mins later, it had chicken on top. I told the waiter I was vegetarian and I didn't order chicken on my pasta. He said "well I think you did", and then checked his order and realized he was wrong. He grumpily took the plate and stormed back to the kitchen. 45 seconds later, my pasta was back without chicken on top. I asked him if the kitchen had just taken chicken off the top or if they'd given me a fresh plate. He said he'd ask, he never came back with an answer. My son was starving and we had no other food served yet so didn't have a choice but to just eat. My friend ordered a salad that came with a produce sticker on it. When she asked about it, they took it back and then it came with chicken on top that had red sauce stuck to it - as in, they had taken the chicken off my pasta and put it on her salad. 40 mins after ordering, we still hadn't gotten the kids' pastas (plain pasta with butter, nothing crazy). After asking 4 times, I had been told "it was coming in just a minute". The fifth time I asked the waiter told me we never ordered any kids pasta. After waiting another 15 mins, we finally got kids pasta. We were floored to see that we were charged for the penne pasta with scraped off chicken, messed up salad, and kids pastas that came an hour late. I asked the waiter if he ever got an answer about the pasta and whether it was restaurant policy to charge for items that were messed up. He angrily told me we ordered too many things and then walked away. Will absolutely never come back here. read more

Service was great and some of the foods were yummy. I ordered the truffle gnocchi and you could really taste the truffle, they weren't being cheap with it. There were specks of truffle as well. The lasagna was pretty good, tomato sauce wasn't heavy! Seafood risotto was my least favorite. Wasn't as creamy and was a bit salty for my liking read more

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First off food was great, main entrees were delicious. Personally I would skip the bruschetta next time because it tasted like pico de gallo with balsamic glaze. The calamari was good though! Not the best I've ever had, but definitely good. If the restaurant decides to add a twist like deep fried Calabrian chilies I think it would be better! The gnocchi were absolutely delicious and I could tell they were made in house. These were the best gnocchi I've had outside of Italy hands down. The ambience was great and the waiters were all top notch. We had no wait on a Wednesday around 6pm. Absolutely will be back with a bigger appetite so I can try more dishes! read more

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One of my favorite Italian places in the Bay Area!! I'm a frequent customer and I not only come back for the food but for the service! Ali was our server and he was so attentive and had the BEST energy. We enjoyed the filet mingon and the sole (which is a must try special). Coming back next weekend!!! read more

Pranzi - Filet mignon - Italian Near Me - San Carlos, California

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My sister recently hosted our wedding party at Pranzi, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish! The venue created such an elegant and intimate atmosphere that was ideal for celebrating such a special day. I did the decoration there and G (The Boss) was very professional and accommodating. Very easy to work with! The staff went above and beyond to make everything seamless. They were organized, attentive, and truly cared about making sure our guests were happy. Every detail was handled professionally, which allowed us to relax and actually enjoy our celebration. The food was incredible -- beautifully presented and full of flavor. Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was! The portions were generous, and the timing of the courses was perfectly executed. If you're looking for a venue in San Carlos for a wedding party or special event, I highly recommend Pranzi. They helped make our day unforgettable, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

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Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and Every thing was fresh hot and tasty read more

A solid meal with exceptionally friendly, patient service as a few members of my larger party hemmed and hawed over their dinner picks. I went with the shrimp appetizer and a salad as my main. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the caponata was uber-flavorful. My salad was fine but nothing special. I also snagged a bite of my neighbor's risotto, which was a good choice if you are saffron fan and not too particular about your rice texture. The rest of my table mates seemed happy with their dishes, especially the branzino special. One commented that the seafood pasta was exceptionally spicy as tears streamed down her face, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to heat level. read more

Vibe: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Drinks: n/a Food: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 After a beautiful day at Fioli, we worked up a hunger and decided to check out Pranzi. We hadn't spent much time in San Carlos and were surprised to find another Italian restaurant on the same block. But upon our arrival at noon, Pranzi was decently busy, which was a good sign. Service was prompt and polite. The three gentlemen working had a good rotation, with food being dropped off and picked up promptly and water glasses never empty. Even with some more high-maintenance patrons around us, they managed to stay friendly. Nice! For lunch, we ended up getting: Onion focaccia (5/5): I'm never going to hate free bread. It's a dying tradition, and any restaurant still doing that deserves appreciation. We got focaccia, but neighboring tables got a different kind of bread (it looked like a baguette). I'm not sure which one of us got lucky. Italian chopped salad (3.5/5): They split the salad for us. I ended up getting a not-so-fresh cucumber in one bite, which wasn't great. The Gorgonzola dressing was mild, and the dish desperately needed some salt. So, it was just okay. -Linguine seafood (5/5): perfectly cooked pasta, a ton of fresh and well-prepared seafood, spicy sauce where you can still taste the fresh tomatoes, and all of this for $30... what's not to love?!? Now that dish packs some heat, so if you're not into spicy food you definitely want to skip it. -Chicken Parmesan (5/5): my husband is a chicken parm aficionado, and he LOVED his dish. He called out the breading and its lovely flavor. If this restaurant was closer to our home, I could see us becoming regulars. read more

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Great service, attentive waiters. Great food. Mateo made our lunch perfect. Allowed us to order from the dinner menu (at 1pm). Lovely ambiance. read more

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Had a great Father's Day meal at Pranzi tonight. We ordered the fried artichoke, mussels/clams, Caesar salad, bolognese, branzino, and apple crepe dessert. Artichoke had generous portions, it was nicely presented. It was pretty good. The clam/mussel were outstanding. Perfectly cooked and the broth was spot on! The bread dipped in the sauce was omg. We would have preferred the branzino to be a whole fish. Lots of mashed potatoes. Asparagus was perfectly cooked. The Apple crepe dessert was to die for. It had an almost lemony accent to it and really accented the Apple flavor. Service was excellent! Allriza was our waiter. He was friendly, professional, and gave us excellent wine pairing advice. The ambiance was lovely. Not too loud, they offer inside and outside seating. The decor is perfect. read more

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All in all FOOD is very delicious no questions. But service was bad for me, we have a toddler and kid (6), one of the gentleman ask me if i needed high chair and i said yes, 15 minutes gone still no high chair we ask other server if we can get a high chair (NO THEY ARE NOT BUSY AT THAT MOMENT) another 10 mins. Still no high chair. Im trying to look around to find one went outside and found one. Nice service anyway service was bad at all read more

This is a cute little place. It's very popular and busy so definitely get a reservation. The staff was quick and friendly. We shared the antipasto appetizer and you definitely get your money's worth. There's quality and variety in what you get and quantity. I had the bolognese pasta and honestly I've had better but wasn't terrible. I just think I've had better flavors at other places. On the other hand, my boyfriend's steak was SOOO good! Juicy and well seasoned. I would come here again. read more

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The food here was absolutely delicious. Was our second time back and solidified their consistency. Not only did we come for the food but their hospitality, especially from our server Matt, who remembered us from last time and always gives us good service. He really makes you feel like family. It was a pleasure for us to be served by him read more

Amazing food, beautiful indoor & outdoor dining spaces and great service. I've eaten here a number of times and it always makes me happy. On this meal, my friends & I shared the mussels & clams in a delicious saffron & tomato broth that you need to sop up with their crusty bread. We also shared a plate of calamari, polenta & wild mushrooms, chicken Parmesan served with spaghetti pomodoro, and perfectly cooked succulent wild Alaskan cod served with cooked spinach & mashed potatoes, and dessert of apple crepes & ice cream. Yummy! Reasonable prices and generous portions. Professional & friendly service. Extensive & impressive wine list. Great place to come with friends & family whether it is for a special occasion or to just enjoy a relaxing nice meal. Oh yes, and ample street parking too! read more

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Great food and service! No wait time, great atmosphere. Food was extremely delicious & fresh!

The food at Pranzi is always exceptional, and I highly recommend this restaurant. I also would love to call out the great service we received from Matt. We had a large party and he went over and above to make sure everyone had everything they need. It made the entire dining experience fantastic. read more

I'm surprised I haven't tried this restaurant sooner. The menu is varied and interesting. There were only two of us at a tiny table so we had to limit our ordering but there were so many things I wish I got to try. In the end we tried the truffle gnocchi as an appetizer, and the pork chop and short rib ravioli as mains. Truffle gnocchi was a standout. The flavor was very tasty and the butter sauce was delicious with their complementary focaccia. I would have filled up on this but had to stop ourselves to save room. I loved that it was served piping burn-your-tongue hot. Truffle flavor was mild. It definitely was stuffed with truffle like the description. Short rib ravioli was a bit disappointing. Very thick large ravioli that felt like it could use a couple more minutes of cooking. Couldn't really taste any meat in the filling. Still, the portion was large and the sauce was tasty. I'm not going to deduct any stars because it's rare that I like any ravioli at all restaurant. The pork chop was the star and we both agreed it was possibly the best pork chop we ever had at a restaurant. I made sure to order it medium and it came out perfectly cooked on a sizzling hot cast iron plate. The gravy was tasty without being too heavy or salty, even the veggies were very tasty. Every last bite we took was still warm. I would come back just for this dish. We were too full to get dessert but they looked interesting. We tried a few cocktails and they were fine. Nothing worth noting. Some were strong and some didn't taste like they contained alcohol. The servers were all very kind and attentive and made us feel welcome. I wish there was a bit more space as we were situated at a table where my husband was constantly being brushed up against as waiters passed him. (Every few seconds). I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some other menu items! read more

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