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    Rusty's Pizza Parlor

    3.4 (182 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Small Meat Mania
    Edwin R.

    Awesome pizza, probably the best I've had in the area so far. Got a small Meat Mania pizza (pan style) and it did not disappoint. The girl at the register was nice and patient too (my first time going there) and the place was clean.

    Pan pizza large with jalapeños, pineapple, and pepperoni
    FoodiesRwe ..

    Came here pretty late almost near closing time, pizza was delicious came out fast ordered the pan pizza with jalapeños, pepperoni, and pineapple....and thank you for remaining open till midnight was a Pizza emergency! After a long day.... would definitely come back again.

    Canadian bacon and pineapple  pizza!!!
    Florence Avelino T.

    This pizza place was recommended by the hotel personnel. When he said his family always orders and it's the best in town. I just had to try. They did not disappoint. Pizza crust was soft and the crust had flavor on the bbq chicken pizza was so good just the pizza sauce was just the right tangy We also got chicken wing plain and ranch dipping sauce. I was disappointed on the size of the wings but it was well seasoned even without ranch dip it was very good. They also impressed me by verifying my order with a call back since i was staying in a hotel near by. The pizza was promised 45 min but to my surprise it even came earlier.

    a pepperoni pizza
    Mikki P.

    Rusty's has and always will be the best pizza I've ever had. My husband is an SB local and he feels the same! Ordered from the Carp location and got our pepperoni pizza with ranch delivered to us within 20 mins! Great pizza, fast service and full stomachs!

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    Meli M.

    If you happen to be In the Carpenteria area this Pizza joint Is well worth the stop! I can only vouch for the pizza and and salad bar. The atmosphere is cozy and the beach just minutes away. We ordered, seated ourselves in a very clean establishment & might I add the service was great. Our order soon followed right out of the oven hot and cheesy! Give this place a try!

    Large Rusty's special without olive or anchovies.
    Nicole T.

    We went here on Saturday evening on Memorial Day weekend. After walking a few miles on the beach this place was just what the doctor ordered! We ordered a Rusty special(less the anchovies and olives), garlic cheesy bread, salads, and some drinks. Here's a break down of our experience! The service was not above and beyond, but it was still good and they got the food out to us pretty quickly despite it being dinner rush. The salad bar was fresh stocked and really tasty, and an all around hit! Recommend trying the Italian dressing, it was creamy and oh so tasty! The pizza was perfect! It's everything you could want from a parlor pizza joint ( something I grew up with). The cheesy bread was soft and tasty, and while it said garlic, it wasn't so much garlic that you couldn't talk to someone for the next three days. Over all, this is a good salt of the earth kind of joint, and it has remained untouched by some of the more trendy styles of food. (Not that there is anything wrong with that) I will certainly be making sure to stop by every-time we roll through town, or stay nearby! Thank you Rusty's!

    Crystal L.

    I am told by my Carpinteria born SO, that there are really is only one pizza place in Carp - Rusty's. And apparently, there is some sort of a very mild version of the New Haven Pepe's vs. Sally's pizza war going on between Rusty's and another place that I'll not name. Being just a visitor to town, I wanted to avoid the fray and chose Rusty's to deliver dinner my last night in town. The website is a bit clunky - it doesn't have the smooth appearance and bells and gimmicky design of the major chains (there is no "pizza tracker"). But it will get the job done. Times quoted for delivery are notoriously longer than how long it actually takes... I was quoted one hour but the order arrived in about 25 minutes - and I'm told that's normal. Hey, it's a small town and there are only like 3 stoplights so traffic isn't a real problem. Prices are reasonable... $20 for a large 2-topping. Driver was very friendly. Pizza was quite good - not the best EVER, but I'd be willing to say it's probably the best in Carp. Even better was the side order of garlic cheese bread ($5.99 for a large order)... delicious! Definitely an add-on item, unless you're concerned about too much cheese and bread in your life. And if you are - so sad. Good value. Good food. I can easily see being on Team Rusty.

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    Simply the best. We've tried every pizza place in this town and NO ONE beats Rusty's. Period. Bye.

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    In town for the night stopped by for some pizza damn their pizza is the bomb! Definitely coming back again.

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    Terrible pizza not very clean and overpriced. Salad bar was the best part and even that was just ok.

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    5 years ago

    Bunch of fucken idiots, I'm always asking for extra Parmesan packets and always get extra PEPPER packets...

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    My granddaughters (age 8) favorite pizza in SB. Good price point. Consistently good. If I can't have Marty's Pizza this is our go to

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    6 years ago

    Excellent crust, sauce, toppings! Yum! Got deep dish very good! Got the bacon, pepperoni, jalepano !

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    Thanks for the great review Robert! Enjoy. -The Rusty’s Pizza

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    We love hearing these stories! Thanks Jim. -The Rusty’s Team

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    Horrible customer service on the phone. The only thing saving this place is its thin crust pizza

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