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Pizza Guru


3.5 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • 3534 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • (805) 563-3250
  • Price range: €7-14 ($10-$20)

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Dec 11, 2009

Best pizza in SB, and healthy!!! My wife and I went in yesterday evening for the first time. We were just looking for a good old pizza, but were pleasantly surprised to learn that pizza guru specializes in fresh local organic ingredients, most of which come from farmer's markets. The manager said they have 52 toppings and 51 are organic... more

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5 of 5 stars
GAFARU   2 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 4, 2009

I stumbled upon this gem 2 days ago while on my way home from the bank. The only reason I went in was to see if they sold slices (they do), but while I was ordering I saw a pizza that just came out of the oven and did a double-take. Steak and potatoes? On a pizza? I had to... more

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1 of 5 stars
Notgoinghereagain   1 contribution
santa barbara
Sep 30, 2009

Had a nightmare experience with the manager John. I have rarely been treated so disrespectfully trying to give a business my money. Unbelievable!! I will NEVER go there again!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Luchadro   1 contribution
Gold Coast
Aug 24, 2009

I eat at the Guru all the time. It's a great place to meet with friends, eat and drink good beer. Their specialty pizza's are off the hook. I love the White House pizza. It has grilled chicken, artichoke, garlic, basil, cilantro on white sauce. It goes perfect with a pitcher of Union Jack. My veggie friends love the Nirvana.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Johnny805   20 contributions
Santa Barbara, CA
Aug 13, 2009

I agree with the previous two reviews that this place had terrible service and they had very inconsistent pizza for a while there. I work a few doors down so I usually would go there several times a week despite the troubles. New owners took over a few months ago and at first things didn't seem to get much better,... more

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1 of 5 stars
LauraSantaBarbara   1 contribution
Santa Barbara
Apr 19, 2009

pizza guru use to be a great place to hang for pizza and beer and we were regulars. There are new owners there now and everything has turned to crap. Such a shame to lose another good place in sb. the last time I was there was the last time I will ever be there. don't waste your time or... more

Management response from
daylirose, Owner

Most regulars know that the previous owners did not have a beer and wine license. As the new owners, we have created a gourmet menu, brought in top notch beer and wine, and are only using the freshest ingredients. We also created a warm and inviting place for our customers to sit and enjoy their meal. I challenge you to...

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook  
Jan 19, 2008

This place is a dump. Now when I mean dump, I don't mean it is durty as crap. But when I say dump, I mean, the first time I went there, there was no one behind the counter. I waited for like 15 min. and no one came. So the second time someone was there, but they weren't friendly or... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook  
Nov 16, 2007

Relatively new, one of the few locations you can get a good Vegan Pizza. They have some good beers on tap and a nice place to hang out and enjoy. :) more

Management response from
daylirose, Owner

While we did not own the restaurant at the time of this review, I guarantee that we have maintained, and even improved, the traits that led to this review. We have added more vegan options than the previous owner offered, and we just completed redecorating the space 8/15/09 to improve your experience at Pizza Guru.

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Pizza Guru Address

3534 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Tel: (805) 563-3250
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.