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Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant: Traveler Reviews

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#12 of 57 restaurants in Pismo Beach
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  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Special features: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Delivery

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( 10-14 of 17 )
“Excellent Italiano”

Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

We were about to forego the 45-minute wait for a table until a German lady told us that she had eaten there, and the food was well worth the wait. She was right. We had two excellent salads to start, one the Michelli and the other with a poached pear, gorgonzola and walnuts. Then, we had the pasta arrabiata with shrimp -- nine large, properly cooked, with spicey ragu in the true arrabiata tradition. We also had a homemade pasta amatriciana, with pancetta, onions, and what not in a spicey ragu. We ended the meal with Giusepe's signature Marscapone ricotta cheesecake in an almond pistachio crust. All in all, the restaurant was as good as some of the top-rated L.A. Italian restaurants we've frequented. Expect to spend about $25 - $35 per person, before wine and drinks. Two thumbs up, way up!

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“Loved It”

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Mar 25, 2006
2/5 found this review helpful

I have taken three groups here for dinner. I have spent $2500 here for three meals. People remember the food and service.

We always get the private room in the back. EXCELLENT food, service, and everything else.

Park in the bank parking lot next door. Order the specials offered by the wait staff. Drink wine.

Go and enjoy it.

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“Nice atmospher, good food, great drinks”

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4 of 5 stars
Danville, California
Feb 17, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

One of the "nicer" restaurants in Pismo, a town of casual dining.

The martini was huge and perfect. The pasta with a simple tomato sauce was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly but a little cool. Of course, we were a large party and they were trying to get 16 people served at once, so I'm sure that didn't help. Service was friendly the entire time. We would definitely return.

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“Excellent Italian”

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4 of 5 stars
Kansas City
May 23, 2005
1/3 found this review helpful

The fort-five minute wait to get into what was obviously one of the more popular local dining spots was certainly well worth it. The wine list offers a fairly comprehensive list of Central Coast delights to accompany their extremely flavorful array of Italian dishes. You have all your usual suspects on the menu with Southern Italian cuisine dominating over the more hearty Northern offerings. We had the Cavatelli which was sublimely spicy but not overly so. The salads are perfectly portioned starters to your meal and we highly reccomend the Insalata di Spinacci. The deserts looked like they were all very mouth watering. The service was good with very polite servers and the overall ambience was a nice blend of Italian coziness and beach side relaxation. A must try if you're in town.

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“We loved it!!”

Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant

Jan 5, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

After reading the reviews here you would think this was not a place to go. You would be wrong. We took a look in the afternoon and decided to give it a try. The spinich salad was to die for and the rest of the meal was equally good. The service was impeccable and the whole experience was very enjoyable. We thought it was great.

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Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant Address

891 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2531
Tel: (805) 773-2870 Fax: 805-773-6610
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.