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PRANZI, San Carlos, CA

PRANZI

4.6
4.6
762 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
PRANZI is a Modern Northern Italian Restaurant located in downtown San Carlos, California. Featuring House made pastas, fresh baked bread and specialty dishes from both Northern Italian. We offer a full bar with artisan cocktails and a thoughtful California and Italian wine list. Our service is warm and friendly and we look forward to hosting your next meal.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 453-3768
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We cater small intimate dinners to large parties. Please call or email for details. info@pranzisc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Let our events coordinator help plan your party, business meeting, reception or other special event. Our chefs will prepare a menu that is personalized to meet your unique taste. We have private dining capabilities to host a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, or accompany guests for a sit down dinner. Pranzi is regularly open all day Capacities: -Main Dining Room; 80 (seated) Bar and Lounge(standing)125 for receptions utilizing the entire restaurant. Private Buy-Out Option Avaiable call or email for detail . Info@pranzisc.com
  • Private party contact
    Gokhan Demirtas: (650) 453-3768
  • Neighborhood
    San Carlos
  • Cross street
    Olive Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

762 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spanish Octopus was excellent. Also the Shrimp & Crab Ravioli was delicious. Always enjoy dining at Pranzi. Food is consistently top quality and service outstanding

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  2. JoannS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Definitely will go back. I want to try other food in the menu

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating. Food is phenomenal, ambiance is great.

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  4. CatherineF

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of 12 and service and food was great.

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  5. ForrestR

    Phoenix

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, service and attention. We stayed an extra beverage because we liked it so much. Thanks!!

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  6. KateM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and spectacular service. This is my new favorite spot in San Carlos!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best Italian food wow - my fav was the tagliatelle and the burratA/tomatoe salad!!

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  8. yummytummy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice outdoor seating for lunch. Good service and food. Maybe a little over priced for me but worth it for a nice lunch with friends. Wouldn’t go all the time though.

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  9. Sewbrown

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super restaurant right in the heart of San Carlos. Wait staff was very attentive and food was excellent!

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  10. PeterL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and good service from the staff. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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  11. CarolT

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food,drinks and service. Will be coming back.

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  12. KathyW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant. It’s the perfect place to go for an absolutely delicious meal with friends or family!

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  13. JenniferB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was well portioned and delicious. Good service.

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  14. ColleenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hadvthe Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Fries. It was delicious. We sat outside, really enjoyed our lunch.

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  15. JanS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    I ordered the squid ink spaghetti but only got 2 clams. 1 mussel, 2 scalloped and 3 small shrimp for $30. The dessert I ordered was the puff pastry Napoleon. It was just puff pastry and whipped cream with an awful orange sauce that came up all night!! There was 1 strawberry on top but I wouldn't list it as "berries" on the menu. The dessert had no taste except for that awful orange. The restaurant was lovely and the service was impeccable. If I came back I would definitely NOT order the same thing. I had looked up the menu online and was going to order the fillet mignon at $37 but was horrified that when we got to the restaurant the price had gone up to $46!! That's way too much. I was very disappointed.

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  16. waterrabbit

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time dining at Pranzi. We sat inside. The seats were great, not noisy. The waiters are polite and helpful and the food was great!

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  17. KennyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Foods were great with excellent service. We will visit again.

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  18. Ronnie

    Yosemite

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pranzi was wonderful. Very caring and thoughtful staff. The fish was tasty and done to perfection. Service was prompt an caring. They even offered water for the puppy. We will go back many times.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We’ve been there 3 times and love it all the time!

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  20. otdiner

    San Francisco

    209 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    209 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was nice change eating outside. There was a mixup with our appetizers, and that took awhile. But, the evening and service was on par.

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  21. CaseyC

    San Joaquin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food are what make a great night…this restaurant delivers just that!!

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  22. KellieZ

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My son picked this restaurant for his birthday dinner. We went on a Tuesday at 5:30 so it was not crowded. They brought us a complimentary flatbread appetizer that was delicious. The calamari appetizer and buratta and prosciutto appetizer were excellent. There were four of us. We ordered the ribeye steak, chicken pasta, lasagna, and chicken parmigiana. I enjoyed the spinach with garlic I tasted that came with the steak. I wished it had been included with my chicken parmigiana. Portions were large. We all left full. The truffle mac and cheese is good, but very hot. If you are a fan of gourmet mac and cheese, definitely get it. We also ordered pomegranate martinis and Paloma Mule cocktails. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive - wish I remembered his name. It is a very nice restaurant but not stuffy or pretentious, and the prices are what you'd expect for the quality of food on the menu.

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  23. CarolT

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner with friends excellent food and drinks. Will come back.

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  24. KateW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service! Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner.

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  25. KathyW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our Pranzi’s experience was outstanding!

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  26. Toots

    Hong Kong

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Overall a good experience. Food above average. Sit inside and not out in summer months. Too enclosed patio for warm weather. Would go again.

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  27. Lynn

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another solid meal at Pranzi. Favorite dishes are the pork chop and the salmon. The chocolate mousse was excellent.

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  28. Valentine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Great service and ambience. Food can be better - most was very bland, including all appetizers and mains

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  29. PVFoodie

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    The food was ok but nothing exceptional. We had a variety of dishes, including appetizers, salads, and entrees. Hot foods were hot, cold foods were cold, but they were just average at best. The bread pieces were odd, more like a cake sponge than a crusty yeast bread, cut into small cubes and presented with oil and balsamic-meh, at best. Based on other ratings, we expected more than was delivered and can't describe it as anything special. Not bad but not a place we will return.

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  30. OccasionalDiner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    It was a nice enough experience, but I expect at least one dish to be outstanding. None were. All were OK.

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  31. AngeSF

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good Italian food, excellent pasta. Went for my birthday lunch and had the special tomato salad and vodka sauce pasta which tasted like homemade pasta. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back. Service was excellent.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for lunch and the Bietole salad was delicious. The added chicken was perfectly grilled. Would 100% recommend.

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  33. JaniceW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Pranzi celebrating 3 birthdays in our family. We had wonderful service and great food. I would highly recommend Pranzi.

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  34. Cookie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was delish and staff was very nice. Be careful with the truffle mac and cheese as it is extremely hot and the cast iron plate holds the heat in for a long time. I learned the hard way but it was worth it 😅.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my second time at this restaurant. Great food and ambience. High quality meals, nice place to grab dinner with your friends and family.

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  36. WLee

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch at Pranzi was very good. My wife and I were meeting friends that we hadn't seen since the start of the pandemic. Pranzi is on that portion of Laurel Street that is closed to traffic, so we chose to eat outside al fresco. Waitstaff was very patient with us and we spent a leisurely two hours for lunch. The food was very good.

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  37. AndyM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sedric is awesome and very hospitable and will again go to this restaurant

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  38. rhealea

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent! A little noisy at outside table but that was from a party next door.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    3 of us adults. Appetizer. 4 cocktails. 3 entrees. 2 desserts. Reasonable prices. Burrata app. Delicious. I got penne vodka as entree and was excellent. We all raved about the food. Looking forward to heading back to try the lasagna!! It was a tad noisy and we sat outside. Popular downtown area of san carlos so noise factor was overlooked by us.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My food was delicious. I had the homemade shrimp and crab ravioli and the Rosina Al cioccolato. Highly recommended!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from PRANZI using the Order Online button. PRANZI also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 453-3768.

PRANZI is rated 4.6 stars by 762 OpenTable diners.

PRANZI does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for PRANZI

777 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olive Street
  • Neighborhood
    San Carlos
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 453-3768
  • Catering
    We cater small intimate dinners to large parties. Please call or email for details. info@pranzisc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Let our events coordinator help plan your party, business meeting, reception or other special event. Our chefs will prepare a menu that is personalized to meet your unique taste. We have private dining capabilities to host a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, or accompany guests for a sit down dinner. Pranzi is regularly open all day Capacities: -Main Dining Room; 80 (seated) Bar and Lounge(standing)125 for receptions utilizing the entire restaurant. Private Buy-Out Option Avaiable call or email for detail . Info@pranzisc.com
  • Private party contact
    Gokhan Demirtas: (650) 453-3768
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