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    Rusty's Pizza Parlor

    3.1 (175 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Pizza Pizza!!
    Lisa R.

    Ordered 2 pizzas for delivery: pepperoni and pineapple. Pizza crust was great and we loved the toppings. Great customer service! Driver even thanked us for our patience. Thanks so much. Cheers!~

    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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    I love it. My family and I came here and bought a few different pizzas. They were all great

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    Officially my favorite pizza place! Love it! Highly highly recommend. I wish I had one near me where I live.

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    Rustys is great for family and quick family dinners. A little salty so you will be up all night but the pizza is definitely worth it!

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    This pizza is absolutely phenomenal, probably the very best pizza I've ever had in my life. The…read moregentleman at the front was super nice and the interior had a nice vibe and great music. The pizza slices arrived promptly with a fresh basil leaf on top. We started with a slice of the pepperoni and sausage #1, which had amazingly crispy/chewy crusts, and a garlic knot which was perfectly garlicky with a pillowy interior. Later we also shared a figgy piggy, which was probably our favorite slice. The fig matched the bacon flavor with perfect balance. Finally we got a cookie to go. Amazingly crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, with pools of bittersweet chocolate, butterscotch chips and a dash of flaky sea salt. We literally walked away in a haze. We are still wondering if that pizza experience truly happened to us. We are out of towners, and even if we never get to experience that again, I'll die happy knowing that I had the honor of consuming this absolutely phenomenal pizza, cookie and knot.

    If you're in Santa Barbara - do not leave without trying this place. Casual, hidden gem on a quiet…read morestreet. You order at the counter and find a seat. The setting is great! Your table is thoughtfully set up with plates and cutlery for you to grab as needed and perfect for sharing. Grab your drink from the fridge. Plenty of options to select from: water, flavored Pellegrino, beer, or if you prefer they have some beer options on draft. Let's get to it! The Figgy Piggy- wow! If you love sweet and salty, this is it! A fig marmalade as your sauce layer with plenty of crispy bacon and a ricotta center. 10/10 You will not go wrong with a pepperoni classic. The pepperoni cups are crispy with a subtle spice. The lemon mushroom is also a great slice! The cauliflower salad was AMAZING!! The herby flavorful yogurt based dressing was so tasty. The cauliflower was just roasted to perfection. You have to get the garlic knots! These are buttery, soft, pull apart beautifully and are topped with real garlic. Honestly the best knots I've ever had in my life! Make sure to leave room for their cookies! Overall the service was great, great casual ambiance and even more amazing food!

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    L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele - Santa Barbara

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    If you are looking for some quality pizza in SB, look no further. L' antica pizzeria hand makes and…read morebakes each pizza order in-house. I love the thin crusts of their pizzas because it doesn't leave you feeling too heavy even if you ate the whole pizza (aka, no food coma crash despite the carbs). Tried the Caserta Pizza (5/5) It's made with double flor di latte sauce base that gives it creaminess. Then topped with Italian sausage, garlic pecorino, basil, smoked provolone cheese, and Calabrian chili. The sausage was savory, and the cheese was melty and of good quality. You can taste the mild spice from the chili flakes and the herbal-ness from the basil. Add-on some of their housemade chili oil sauce for an additional spice kick. Service was professional and courteous. We had a great time and really enjoyed our dine-in experience here. We'll be coming back to try out other flavors for sure.

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    Polipo: braised Spanish octopus, potato, olive, caper,  tomato
    Polipo: braised Spanish octopus, potato, olive, caper, tomato
    CAPRICCIOSA: Tomato, Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Basil, Artichoke, Mushroom, Black Olive, Ham
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    Olio Pizzeria

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    4.0
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    0.4 mi
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    Haven't been here for many years and this visit was just as good as when I was last here…read more Ordered the calimari and it was crispy and soft (not tough). The Gamberetti al Aglio e Olio Piccante was delicious and saucy. Just the right amount of spice for the shrimp and extra sauce to dip the wonderful bread into. Margherita pizze was good too- don't wait too long to eat it the cheese will solidify and lose that stretchy creaminess. Basil was a nice touch and not too spicy overpowering Mare chiaro pizze was a long time favorite. Unfortunately halfway through eating the pizza noticed there were no clam pieces to be found. We asked the server and she mentioned they had run out. To make up for this, a free dessert was comped. Added bonus order- crepes Crespella à la Nutella: this means heaven in your mouth lol. Was able to watch the cook make it from start to finish (such a friendly guy too!) server also added ice cream on the side and man this was amazing with added sparkles of goodness! Overall a wonderful reunion of flavor and good memories. It's always a delight to come and dine here- thank you for the friendly service and delicious food!

    The food here was on point, by the end of the night I was stuffed. The waitress we got was super…read morenice and made us feel so welcome. Lastly the restaurant itself felt as if you had just stepped right into old Italy. I will most definitely be coming back.

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    The cool bar up front
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    Cali-Forno Pizzeria

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    4.1
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    0.3 mi

    Dang. I checked in and forgot to review. We drove 2.5 hours in the rain, to try this pizza. It…read morewas definitely worth the drive. Not only was the food delicious, the owner and location are also wonderful. The man is in love with Jesus and it shows. He puts a lot of care in the food he makes. They use imported flour from Italy and other quality ingredients. We ordered 2 different pizzas and a order of garlic bread and salad. Every thing was hot and fresh The garlic bread and pepperoni pizza were fire. I didn't try the veggie pie, but my wife said it was also delicious. We cant wait to go back and vist. One of the best hand tossed pies around. Go see them ASAP.

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    Entryway @californopizzeria. Picture taken 15 September 2025
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    Pizza slice. Pepperoni, mushrooms, bacon.
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    4.1
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    This is a great pizza spot. It is very loyal to the east coast style of pizza. I was happy to find…read morea 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.

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