Giannfranco's Trattoria

John Rauschkolb II

Our first visit struck gold! Excellent traditional Italian restaurant with fine offerings across the entire menu and first class service. Seating in the patio garden was quite comfortable and perfectly relaxing. We will return soon and likely make this a regular spot for any occasion.

Marline Ledesma

I was so delighted with the delicious Cuisine a cozy warm atmosphere and excellent service.

Michelle Partidas

I was visiting Carpinteria that day, and the restaurant looked nice. I had the Toscana Salad and the Parma sandwich to go. I took my order to go because I wanted to eat on the beach. Salad portion was relatively small for the price, and they gave me the wrong sandwich. A couple hours later I returned to the restaurant because I needed a restroom and was refused by the manager because "Restrooms are only for paying customers". I told him I had ordered a couple hours before and he still did not let me in. He had greeted me at the entrance when I ordered. Kinda rude, food is OK.

M Callon

Visiting Santa Barbara and on our adventure we shared our table with a couple at a taco place. His name is Kevin. We already ate at Convivo and he recommended trying this Italian restaurant he hosts at for his friends. So we parted ways and later that day drove 10mins to Carpenteria. We almost drove past because it's such a small place on the outside. Kevin was there and led us to the bustling back patio. We were greeted by the owners who also took our orders. Their son is the chef. I was absolutely blown away. Bite after bite, it was the best Italian food I've ever had. Everything is made from scratch. Everything is made with that care you would take for a very special meal. Highly recommend for the tourist and locals alike. Not one boring bite! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful diamond in the rough with us!!