Go here and get the eggplant sandwich, even if your aren't vegetarian and even if you are just visiting Santa Barbara, drive there and get it. Its that memorable.Took a while to arrive at the table but it was worth the wait due the care involved in making this masterpiece.Follow up edit one week later. We went back for the same eggplanty goodness and got the meatball sando too to split.Exceptional too.Its enough food for 3 or 4 people though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
John Doe
This place is great, and I would highly recommend.The ingredients are high quality and the food is prepared with care.Had the grilled eggplant sandwich, and it was phenomenal. I'm usually not one to gush about veggie options, but this was a memorable sando done right. Salad was super fresh, service friendly and outside seating pleasant.Next time we're back in Carp, will return for more?????Vegetarian options: Eggplant sando is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachelle Jones
We stopped in after departing the last train from Santa Barbara and savored every last crump. We ordered the eggplant sandwich and chicken soup. Soup was the hottest/warmest I've ever been served, ever. To my British husband's dismay I believe in 26 years of marriage I've never served him soup this warm - he loved it! I don't believe he was excited to share the eggplant sandwich with me until he tried it, then I could barely hold him back from my share. The bread had a gentle crisp on the outside, and was soft on the inside (not mushy); the little nooks and crannies of the bread perfectly absorbed the flavors of the sandwich. I will drive back to Carpinteria purely for this sandwich. Soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rayo A.
Amazing food, great service, nice staff and a nice environment too. The chicken Alfredo is amazing.
Gayle Cureton
We were traveling south on February 2024 which ended up being a stormy night so we checked into a hotel to wait it out. We needed Gluten Free Pasta for my partner & nothing would warm me up & calm me down more than a hot juicy Lasagna. Guicho’s Eatery didn't disappoint! On a night where other restaurants were closed because of the rain & flood risk, they were there for take-out. When I got back to the hotel, I ended upIn Italian Heaven. I’ll be back to Carpentera just to eat there & take in more of their delicious food & happy vibe. Thank You!Dietary restrictions: They have Gluten Free Penne Pasta which we needed which was wonderful! Oh, and the sauce was outstanding too! Thank You!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne
Graci J.
Best Italian food spot in town HANDS DOWN! Huge portions for a great price. The 3 cheese ravioli always hits the spot. Also the chicken Marsala is insane.. but really nothing on the menu disappoints!! The staff is great too!! I love guichos
Angel Baby A.
The food is good. Customer service is always welcoming and respectful. And the ambience always has a nice setting.
Louis T.
Consistently good italian. It's quick and easy with great options and a cool, industrial-chic interior. I usually order to go, which is high-quality, and a wonderful solution to hungry on-the-go types like myself. Service is fast and friendly and efficient. The sandwhiches are amazing. Meatball, sausage, steak are all perennial favorites and battle for supremecy in my cravings. But a recently tried vegitarian contender is the eggplant. An incredible sandwhich, and for a carnivore like me, and interesting variant to my usual go-to's.
Dale B.
Food is actually pretty good, but I remain annoyed at their meaningful contribution to the unreasonable growth in inappropriate tipping culture. I have eaten here a few times and, if paying by cash, they're likely to keep your change or ask if you want any change returned. If you're paying by credit card, they happily turn the screen to the tip page. Fast Food Casual establishments without table service does not deserve a tip. I've no aversion to tipping when appropriate, but this is veiled extortion.
Megan L
Cool business model! They only give takeout, which may seem odd, but you will not be disappointed. The serving sizes are humongous. Yes, one dish costs like 20 dollars but they really give you your money’s worth. They also take like 30-45 minutes from the time you order to give you your food, but it’s worth it. I suggest calling your order in so it’s ready sooner to the time you get there.The spaghetti and meatballs come with rich and balanced tart tomato sauce and the like 5 gigantic meatballs. They’re the size of a golf ball! Seriously! You have to buy it to believe me. The pasta is Al dente and so good! If you eat it fresh, it’s PIPING hot because they make it to order.We also like the lasagna because it’s legit. Not many places serve it that we know of and it is totally made in house. It has really good sausage and they actually bake it in the tin they give you.They don’t have much seating inside, but they do have some outdoor seating. Great eat after a long day at the beach!
Incredible pasta gluten free. I had de fettuccini shrimps and I loved it! I’m celiac and the waiter was nice and understandable. I recommend it a 100%Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine with Shrimp
Jazmin Harms
I went to guichos eatery on Jan 5.I actually ordered the wrong. I get two things that I don’t order. And you think the person who takes my order the first time.Will check my order with me before I pay for it. But the person didn’t check with me.and I have to talk to the manager today. And he say I’m not fight with you on itBut yet I felt like he was.and I think if you tell your customer that I’m not fighting you . In a way they are fighting you on it.
Susanne Heard
I love going to guichos on my lunch break! It’s always so fresh and delicious. My favorite is the chicken Marsala! The staff are always so wonderful and kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita H.
Lovely place downtown. Reasonably priced fresh food. We had grilled chicken salad and chicken soup. Large portions. Fast friendly very clean.
Go here and get the eggplant sandwich, even if your aren't vegetarian and even if you are just visiting Santa Barbara, drive there and get it. Its that memorable.Took a while to arrive at the table but it was worth the wait due the care involved in making this masterpiece.Follow up edit one week later. We went back for the same eggplanty goodness and got the meatball sando too to split.Exceptional too.Its enough food for 3 or 4 people though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is great, and I would highly recommend.The ingredients are high quality and the food is prepared with care.Had the grilled eggplant sandwich, and it was phenomenal. I'm usually not one to gush about veggie options, but this was a memorable sando done right. Salad was super fresh, service friendly and outside seating pleasant.Next time we're back in Carp, will return for more?????Vegetarian options: Eggplant sando is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in after departing the last train from Santa Barbara and savored every last crump. We ordered the eggplant sandwich and chicken soup. Soup was the hottest/warmest I've ever been served, ever. To my British husband's dismay I believe in 26 years of marriage I've never served him soup this warm - he loved it! I don't believe he was excited to share the eggplant sandwich with me until he tried it, then I could barely hold him back from my share. The bread had a gentle crisp on the outside, and was soft on the inside (not mushy); the little nooks and crannies of the bread perfectly absorbed the flavors of the sandwich. I will drive back to Carpinteria purely for this sandwich. Soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, great service, nice staff and a nice environment too. The chicken Alfredo is amazing.
We were traveling south on February 2024 which ended up being a stormy night so we checked into a hotel to wait it out. We needed Gluten Free Pasta for my partner & nothing would warm me up & calm me down more than a hot juicy Lasagna. Guicho’s Eatery didn't disappoint! On a night where other restaurants were closed because of the rain & flood risk, they were there for take-out. When I got back to the hotel, I ended upIn Italian Heaven. I’ll be back to Carpentera just to eat there & take in more of their delicious food & happy vibe. Thank You!Dietary restrictions: They have Gluten Free Penne Pasta which we needed which was wonderful! Oh, and the sauce was outstanding too! Thank You!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagne
Best Italian food spot in town HANDS DOWN! Huge portions for a great price. The 3 cheese ravioli always hits the spot. Also the chicken Marsala is insane.. but really nothing on the menu disappoints!! The staff is great too!! I love guichos
The food is good. Customer service is always welcoming and respectful. And the ambience always has a nice setting.
Consistently good italian. It's quick and easy with great options and a cool, industrial-chic interior. I usually order to go, which is high-quality, and a wonderful solution to hungry on-the-go types like myself. Service is fast and friendly and efficient. The sandwhiches are amazing. Meatball, sausage, steak are all perennial favorites and battle for supremecy in my cravings. But a recently tried vegitarian contender is the eggplant. An incredible sandwhich, and for a carnivore like me, and interesting variant to my usual go-to's.
Food is actually pretty good, but I remain annoyed at their meaningful contribution to the unreasonable growth in inappropriate tipping culture. I have eaten here a few times and, if paying by cash, they're likely to keep your change or ask if you want any change returned. If you're paying by credit card, they happily turn the screen to the tip page. Fast Food Casual establishments without table service does not deserve a tip. I've no aversion to tipping when appropriate, but this is veiled extortion.
Cool business model! They only give takeout, which may seem odd, but you will not be disappointed. The serving sizes are humongous. Yes, one dish costs like 20 dollars but they really give you your money’s worth. They also take like 30-45 minutes from the time you order to give you your food, but it’s worth it. I suggest calling your order in so it’s ready sooner to the time you get there.The spaghetti and meatballs come with rich and balanced tart tomato sauce and the like 5 gigantic meatballs. They’re the size of a golf ball! Seriously! You have to buy it to believe me. The pasta is Al dente and so good! If you eat it fresh, it’s PIPING hot because they make it to order.We also like the lasagna because it’s legit. Not many places serve it that we know of and it is totally made in house. It has really good sausage and they actually bake it in the tin they give you.They don’t have much seating inside, but they do have some outdoor seating. Great eat after a long day at the beach!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Excellent gluten free food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible pasta gluten free. I had de fettuccini shrimps and I loved it! I’m celiac and the waiter was nice and understandable. I recommend it a 100%Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine with Shrimp
I went to guichos eatery on Jan 5.I actually ordered the wrong. I get two things that I don’t order. And you think the person who takes my order the first time.Will check my order with me before I pay for it. But the person didn’t check with me.and I have to talk to the manager today. And he say I’m not fight with you on itBut yet I felt like he was.and I think if you tell your customer that I’m not fighting you . In a way they are fighting you on it.
I love going to guichos on my lunch break! It’s always so fresh and delicious. My favorite is the chicken Marsala! The staff are always so wonderful and kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely place downtown. Reasonably priced fresh food. We had grilled chicken salad and chicken soup. Large portions. Fast friendly very clean.