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Giaola Italian Kitchen, Carlsbad, CA

Giaola Italian Kitchen

4.1
4.1
454 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Giaola Italian Kitchen

4.1
$30 and under
Italian
Carlsbad

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
With a menu featuring the perfect marriage of classic homemade Italian tastes and contemporary flair, Giaola Italian Kitchen invites you to be our guest. Enjoy time-tested recipes and fresh, hearty meals that feed the body and nourish the soul. Welcome to our kitchen. Welcome home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 400-4555
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Giaola Italian Kitchen has built a wonderful reputation of executing amazing in home dinners. A special dinner at home can be taken to the next level with top notch food and service offered in the comfort of your home. <br /><br />Order catering online: https://www.giaolakitchen.com/catering-order
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Giaola's Italian Kitchen for your intimate rehearsal dinners, elegant bridal showers, fun birthday parties, or any event where you want excellent food and incredible atmosphere all served with the taste of romance.Learn more: https://www.giaolakitchen.com/group-events
  • Private party contact
    Derry Van Nortwick: (858) 774-0154
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Cross Street
    The Square at Bressi Ranch
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Palomar Airport Rd &amp; El Fuerte St
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Join us for Happy Hour! Every day from 3 PM - 6 PM! Enjoy discounted beers, wines, cocktails & shareable bites!

What 454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Giaola Italian Kitchen offers a charming atmosphere with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests appreciate the delightful ambience, generous portions, and friendly staff. While some experiences have been mixed, diners frequently highlight the "delicious Italian offerings" and cozy setting. Be sure to try their "fantastic cocktails" and enjoy live music for a memorable visit.

454 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Warning - the hours on Open Table are not necessarily the hours for the restaurant. I booked a reservation through Open Table and brought a client for our reservation on Saturday only to find the restaurant was closed. I contacted the restaurant through Open Table and via their website and never heard back. We had to find another place for our business lunch at the last minute.

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  2. Kathleen

    San Diego

    171 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    171 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed. They changed their menu. Far less choices. Very cold in main dining. Asked them to close the two front doors and they said “we can only close one door”. Had Bolognese which was a casserole covered with cheese. Yuk! Will not be going back.

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  3. Dan

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very under staffed the bartender did everything from greeting to serving and was very good serving everyone. She was the only one working a large restaurant and bar. There was a manager that did nothing and sat down ignoring customers

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Steven

    New York City

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lasagna. Great ceasar salad with chicken. Less great happy hour appetizers zucchini bowl,eh; Mac and cheese, Kraft is better. Half price wine on Wednesday’s is a real deal. Very good service. Wonderful heated outdoor seating.

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  5. camille

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We like the ambiance. The food is inconsistent though. Last time we were there, the Scarface pasta was much more creamy and had more mushrooms. this time not so much and the dish wasn't as warm as it could have been. Our waitress was nice but she forgot a few things and then overcharged us. We caught it and it was all good. I spoke to the manager ahead of time because we were perhaps planning a large party in the near future for wedding. She was expecting us but she never came over to the table to speak with us. Anyway, we'll probably be back

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  6. Towanna

    Charleston

    35 reviews

    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped in while traveling for business. The restaurant is nice and the ambiance was great! But the food was sub par. Nothing exciting any the chicken parm I ordered. I only ate 1/3 of it and declined to take the rest for leftovers. It was not good. I feel like the chef was afraid to use seasoning! The wine was good so that’s a plus.

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  7. Walter

    San Diego

    88 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Service slow but there was only one person working. Slow night.

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  8. Fred

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ever changing menu makes this a fun place to eat on a regular basis. Excellent cocktails with generous pours. Give Gialoa a try; you won't be disappointed.

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  9. Hillary

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This used to be one of my favorite places for Italian, but wow quality has gone downhill. Not only did they change their menu drastically by taking big some favorites and limiting choices, (no more artichoke), they no longer make their own pasta. My dish was overly oily and the noodles were not tasty. Should have stay home and cooked my own pasta dish. Really just too bad, no longer on my rotation.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jennifer

    Caribbean

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Expect it to be a little loud if you’re outside by the music, but personally we liked it! They did a really good job creating a nice vibe you wouldn’t expect in a track mall. All that said, MOST importantly, the gf pizza was off the charts some of the BEST I’ve had! As a celiac I felt super safe eating my meal and well attended to by Joey our server. I’m not really a carb eater, but it was totally worth it and they have their own oven for gf pizza, so that was the clincher for me to try it. The stuffed peppers, calamari (sautéed in garlic butter with marinara sauce), plus the pizza and delicious wine…oooooml SO good! We’ll definitely be back 🌸🍷

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FAQs

Giaola Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Giaola Italian Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 400-4555.

Giaola Italian Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Giaola Italian Kitchen restaurant

Giaola Italian Kitchen

4.1
$30 and under
Italian
Carlsbad

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Giaola Italian Kitchen

2668 Gateway Rd, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Square at Bressi Ranch
  • Area
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Palomar Airport Rd & El Fuerte St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 400-4555
  • Catering
    Giaola Italian Kitchen has built a wonderful reputation of executing amazing in home dinners. A special dinner at home can be taken to the next level with top notch food and service offered in the comfort of your home. <br /><br />Order catering online: https://www.giaolakitchen.com/catering-order
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Giaola's Italian Kitchen for your intimate rehearsal dinners, elegant bridal showers, fun birthday parties, or any event where you want excellent food and incredible atmosphere all served with the taste of romance.Learn more: https://www.giaolakitchen.com/group-events
  • Private party contact
    Derry Van Nortwick: (858) 774-0154
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