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Rosa's Italian Restaurant

491 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2523
805-773-0551
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Ranked #14 of 75 restaurants in Pismo Beach
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Cottingham, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Walked around the town twice looking for something a little more up market than the tacky burger/pizza joints that proliferate the resort other than of course the hyper expensive hotel menus. Great staff, menu options and location. A welcome end to a marvellous drive down Big Sur.

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Georgia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Our family recently completed a two week trip around the western US and finished up our trip in Pismo Beach. We were about to start our long, multi-day drive back home, and we wanted to top off the last real night of vacation with a special dinner. Rosa's was listed as recommended by the hotel we were staying in, and... More

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Carlsbad, California
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81 reviews 81 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Rosa's Italian Restaurant came highly recommended from a wine tour guide in the area. We were not disappointed! Rosa's is authentic northern Italian cuisine, with a wide menu and great wine list. The service was excellent--the waitress even spoke some Italian with me! I recommend the lasagna which tasted like Mama's Sunday dinner! Would definitely return to this classic restaurant.... More

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Los Osos
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45 reviews 45 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We had a small group that needed a spot for a 1 hour business meeting for 8 people. We were given a table on the outdoor patio and it was very relaxed and comfortable. We had Bruschetta and Melon with Prosciutto for starters with drinks. When we finished the meeting 7 of us stayed and had a very relaxing good... More

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hanford, ca
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

had visited this restaurant before, it was OK , not great. This time it was TERRIBLE. There was two of us for dinner and we both ordered minestoni soup, it was the worst that we had ever been served. My wife ordered veal picad(sic) it looked and tasted like it was pre-cooked and then micro waved. I ordered egg plant... More

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CALIFORNIA
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We called for take out pizza - on the phone we were told it would be 17 dollars wen went to pick it up we were told it was 24. Reason? Because tomatoes were expensive ! Never heard that before

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Fairfield, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Not sure if I would return again. The service was great but we were sat out in a covered patio which was slightly slanted. It bothered me and my daughter. The food was ok. I wouldn't say it was the best Italian I ever had and not worth what I paid. Kids meals are ridiculously priced. They do not include... More

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Lemoore, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

The food was fantastic and atmosphere was great. We ordered the half/half with homemade ravoli and spaghetti. Daughter had the California pasta. Both were exactly what was expected unlike The Crab Shack down the street. Great dinner and great service.

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San Luis Obispo, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Both times we we arrived right before their posted opening time which is 4 P.M. The first time we decided not to wait. The second time we waited until 3:59 because there was an employee at the first desk so we thought she would let us in - WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN AN EASY- TO- DO SIGN OF HOSPITALITY. When... More

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Fresno, California
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

We have eaten at Rosa's four times over the years. Every time they blow us away. Of all the clam chowder we have tried in our hometown and practically everywhere we have EVER eaten on the coast, this is the truly best chowder, we're talking out of at least a hundred chowders we've tried. This is the BOMB, just the... More

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