Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - Pismo Beach, California

Laura G.

What can we say. We are from Laguna Niguel, we picked a nice restaurant, our server was very nice. And our food was DELICIOSO🤌and that garlic sauce with bread was absolutely the best.

Matt L.

We came here for an early dinner before 5pm so we were able find a table without a reservation fairly quickly. We ordered the fruit wood grilled Mediterranean octopus, tortellini giuseppe and the capesante e gamberi. The worse dish was the octopus because it was overcooked which made each bite taste like burnt mush. Our dishes with fresh pasta was good but not great. We also found it odd that the guy who refilled our water checked on us more than our actual waiter. If I was in the area, I would come by and try other dishes but I wouldn't make this place a must try on a weekend itinerary.

Pismo B. O.

I’ve been eating at Giuseppe’s since 1993. The food is some of the best in the area. Everything from the fresh made pasta dishes to the salads to the salmon to the best bone in ribeye steak ever. It’s always amazing. The bartenders are always friendly and make the best cocktails. You must try their flatliner. OMG. It’s the best. The service is impeccable. From the front desk staff always welcoming to the busboys to the waiters. It’s an amazing dining experience. Thank you for always going above and beyond. Cheers to you all.

Gilbert B.

The start of our experience here was rocky at first when we were seated in the bar area greeted by our charming server, Guido. Soon after ordering drinks, appetizers and entrees we realized the area was louder than expected. 72dbs to be exact. We are seniors with a few hearing aids who were shouting to carry a conversation. It became unberable. Thus realizing the meal was heading in the wrong direction I went to the reception area and calmly explained the situation. The two young ladies there were understanding of my request but stated the unseated tables available in the main dining area away from the crowd noise were taken. This restaurant does not accept reservations? I returned to my table then I asked the busser to ask our server to see me. Upon explaining the situation to Guido he took immediate action moving us to the main dining area.
Our evening was saved by our server, Super Guido!!
The food was exceptionally delicious with the clam chowder, bone broth squash soup and lamb shanks.
Desert was delicious as well with cannoli and carrot cake.
Thanks to our servers Guido and Jesse we eventually had a stellar dinning experience here in Pismo Beach, California.

Kelly W.

Food was very mediocre. Minimal flavor in lasagna. Butternut squash ravioli was bland and had hardly any filling. Favorite item was the carrot cake. Service was efficient. We were seated in the bar area which was very loud. Overall a very disappointing experience, especially after an hour wait.

Saray B. G.

Went yesterday to celebrate my sister’s birthday. We got in fast with no reservation so it started off great. The service is what made us not want to go back. The host was super sweet but our server was the opposite. He did not check on us a lot, I also asked for a margarita with salt on the rim after getting it without salt because I hadn’t specified. He said okay and came back with a glass and dumped my drink into the new glass right in front of my table, just seemed odd because it seemed like he was upset and even spilled some on the table because it was very abrupt and not carefully poured. We went around 12:30 pm for lunch. He had an annoyed face and his demeanor just felt off the whole time. He didn’t even say thanks or goodbye at the end he just grabbed the check and ignored us. Overall just felt not welcomed with the service. Food was good about a 3/5 but after that experience never again. It’s so sad too because we are locals and were excited after hearing so many great reviews that we had found a new go to spot. There’s other places with same quality food but with better service in the area, recommend taking a look around town.

kara B.

Best pizza I’ve had! Beyond worth the wait. If you want to get it easier call it in and it will be ready in 15-20 minutes. I would suggest ordering this

-Gorgonzola pizza
Remove onions
Remove arugula
Add sausage

Mara A.

Absolutely amazing experience from the beginning to the end! It was a very nice place, mostly filled with adults, but they welcomed the children in our party! Our server was so so sweet, and we sat near where the pizza was being made, which the kids loved! The bread was amazing, as was the garlic olive oil dip. We got calamari and it was so tender and tasty!The chicken noodle soup was delicious, as was the butternut squash ravioli and the carbonara. The kids were accommodated with cheese pizza and buttered noodles!