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Pezzulo's Ristorante


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4 of 5 stars 11 ratings
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#41 of 61 restaurants in Pismo Beach
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Address: 2665 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Phone:  (805) 773-5618
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5 of 5 stars
frankbohm 1 contribution
Long Beach, CA
May 15, 2009

I can not believe the negative reviews of this lovely restaurant. We came with a party of five. We were warmly greeted at the door and seated at a very comfortable table. The atmosphere was straight out of a European magazine. The waitress was knowledgeable and answered our questions. The food was magnificent. Everyone ordered differently. The San Dabs melted... more

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1 of 5 stars
roomraider 2 contributions
Arroyo Grande, California
Feb 17, 2009

Just like many of the other reviews....YUK!!!! We were greeted at the entrance by a very grouchy hostess (which turned out to be the owner). Luckily we had a reservation because the poor people that followed us in didn't and all she could yell at them was, "9:00!!!!! Come back then!!!" We were seated, the busboy was kind and polite... more

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1 of 5 stars
Anal Jim 14 contributions
Santa Margarita, CA
Dec 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Ordered the Lasagna. Worst I have ever had a restaurant. Stouffer's frozen is better. Complained to management and was told how great the food is. I asked the management person if they have ever even tried the Lasagna.. they said NO because she liked her home made lasgana better! When the people that work there won't even eat the food... more

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1 of 5 stars
AngPezz 1 contribution
Las Vegas
Sep 22, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The food use to be good when the owner and chef John Pezzulo was there.. ..Now...not so much...He left it to his wife who is not italian and the food it terrible... more

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1 of 5 stars
Sweddie 1 contribution
Arroyo Grande
Sep 12, 2008

I waited forever and the hostess just ignored us. I was wearing a leather jacket and carrying a motorcycle helmet. Do they not serve people that are into motorcycles? I felt discriminated against. I'm clean cut, retired military and have a very nice family. Also, I guess they didn't know that I have a great job in Aerospace and make... more

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1 of 5 stars
LondonHicks 13 contributions
London
Aug 31, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I'm sorrry to say that I cannot comment on the quality of the food at this restaurant. Due to an incredibly rude and arrogant "hostess" we were denied the chance to try it. Having stood in reception and been ignored by her on the three seperate occassions she passed us she finally did decide to acknowledge our existance. We requested... more

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1 of 5 stars
TerryVentura 1 contribution
Ventura
Aug 29, 2008

Being Italian, I know good Italian food, when I taste it... ... ... and this, "Ristorante," has the worst food, service, and attitude, I have ever had the misfortune of experiencing!!! STEER CLEAR!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Stephiee27 1 contribution
Orcutt, CA
Jan 19, 2008

Pezzulo's is the best Italian food I have found on the Central Coast. I would recommend the House Salad. The dressing they created for it just dances on your tongue and your taste buds scream from excitement. They have an excellent selection of wines to accent the food. The service was excellent and the ambiance was classic California Italian. I... more

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4 of 5 stars
CP-SLOdad 1 contribution
California
Oct 18, 2007

My wife and I celebrate our wedding anniversary at Pezzulo's and enjoyed lovely well prepared and nicely presented meals. The wine was a fine compliment to our dinner. Service was typical of college age waiter staff - polite but not world class. Better can't be expected for the prices and locale. more

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5 of 5 stars
DR1045 2 contributions
Pollock Pines, CA
Aug 24, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Family members have been telling me about Pezzulo's for several years now...and after reading the other review of the place I was not encouraged to go..however, we went, the whole family of 11 people and had a terrific meal. Sand Dabs, that they are "famous for" were incredible and all other meals that family members had were outstanding. We all... more

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Pezzulo's Ristorante Address

2665 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Tel: (805) 773-5618
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.