Giaola Italian Kitchen

4.1

456 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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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Private dining

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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 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 400-4555
Website
https://giaolakitchen.com/
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

Location
2668 Gateway Rd, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
The Square at Bressi Ranch
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Palomar Airport Rd & 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour! Every day from 3 PM - 6 PM! Enjoy discounted beers, wines, cocktails & shareable bites!

Popular dishes

Caprese Summer Roll$14.00
"San Danielle" Prosciutto • Buffalo Mozzarella • Heirloom Tomato • Bib Lettuce • Sweet Basil • Creamy Balsamic
Meatballs Al Forno$15.00
Three Meat Blend • Marinara • Mozzarella • Parmesan • Creamy Polenta
Three Cheese Garlic Bread$8.00
Garlic Butter • Mozzarella • Pecorino • Parmesan
Warm Tomato Bruschetta$13.00
Tomato • Garlic • Basil • Olive Oil Balsamic • Crushed Red Chili

SOUP & SALAD

Minestrone
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$10.00
Caesar Salad$13.00
Little Gem Lettuce • Pecorino Torn Crouton • Garlic Caesar Dressing
Italian Wedge$14.00
Iceberg Lettuce • Crispy Prosciutto Red Onion • Tomato • Pepperoncini Feta Cheese • Chive • Olives
Farmers Market Salad$13.00
Acadia Salad Mix • Heirloom Cherry Tomato • Carrots • Cucumber • Fontina Cheese • Watermelon Radish
Heirloom Tomato$14.00
Heirloom Tomato • Shallots • Chives • EVOO • Basil • Marinated Mozzarella Pearls • Crushed Red Chili Flakes • Balsamic Glaze
Side Salad$7.00

PANINIS

Pressed sandwiches made with house-made focaccia Served with choice of Garlic Fries, Side Salad or Cup of Soup

Signature Cold Cut Panini$17.00
Pepperoni • Hot Coppa • Provolone • Pepperoncini • Sun Dried Tomato-Olive Spread
Meatball Sub Panini$17.00
Marinara • Mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan Panini$17.00
Marinara • Mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan Panini$17.00
Marinara • Mozzarella
Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini$17.00
Basil Pesto • Provolone • Roasted Mushroom • Bell Pepper
Caprese Panini$17.00
Tomato • Fresh Mozzarella • Basil

PASTAS

Lunch - Bolognese$17.00
Rigatoni • Ricotta • Mozzarella • Parmesan • Marinara
Lunch - Carbonara$17.00
Spaghetti • Prosciutto • Garlic • Onion • Egg • Pecorino • Crushed Red Chili • EVOO
Lunch - Lasagna$17.00
Seasoned Beef • Egg • Ricotta • Mozzarella • Parmesan • Marinara
Lunch - Scarface Pasta$17.00
Fettuccine • Mushroom • Jidori Chicken • Alfredo
Lunch - Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00
Spaghetti • Meatballs • Basil • Parmesan • Marinara
Chicken Parmesan$28.00
Fettuccine | Garlic | Basil | Mozzarella | Marinara

PIZZA & CALZONES

Cheese$17.00
Red Sauce • Mozzarella • Parmesan
Pepperoni$17.00
Red Sauce • Mozzarella • Parmesan • Pepperoni • Cheese
Caprese$17.00
Fresh Tomatoes |• Buffalo Mozzarella • Basil • EVOO
Hawaiian$17.00
Red Sauce • Mozzarella • Canadian Bacon • Pineapple
Garden$17.00
Pink Sauce • Mozzarella • Broccoli • Artichoke • Cauliflower • Tomato • Red Onion • Sweet Peppers • Roasted Garlic • Spinach
Scarface$17.00
Alfredo • Mozzarella • Mushroom • Chicken

Specials

Flower Blossom$9.00
Seafood Arribata$36.00

What 456 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
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

456 Reviews

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Jeanine
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood restaurant, amazing Food, drinks top notch and our server was awesome!! Will go back!!
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Lori
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My friend and I love to meet up here but we were sad to see the original dinner menu gone. Please bring back more meals over shareables!
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Stephanie
San Diego
25 reviews
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Kathleen
San Diego
173 reviews
2.0
173 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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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Dan
VIP
Palm Springs
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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
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Steven
VIP
New York City
102 reviews
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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camille
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 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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Towanna
Charleston
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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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Walter
VIP
San Diego
88 reviews
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on October 22, 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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Hillary
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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.
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FAQs

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

Giaola Italian Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 456 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2668 Gateway Rd, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Additional information

Cross street
The Square at Bressi Ranch
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://giaolakitchen.com/
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

Giaola Italian Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Happy Hour

Penne Pesto

Bread Pudding

Spaghetti & Meatballs

FIRST BITES

Caprese Summer Roll$14.00

Meatballs Al Forno$15.00

Three Cheese Garlic Bread$8.00

Warm Tomato Bruschetta$13.00

SOUP & SALAD

Minestrone

Caesar Salad$13.00

Italian Wedge$14.00

Farmers Market Salad$13.00

Heirloom Tomato$14.00

Side Salad$7.00

PANINIS

Signature Cold Cut Panini$17.00

Meatball Sub Panini$17.00

Eggplant Parmesan Panini$17.00

Chicken Parmesan Panini$17.00

Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini$17.00

Caprese Panini$17.00

PASTAS

Lunch - Bolognese$17.00

Lunch - Carbonara$17.00

Lunch - Lasagna$17.00

Lunch - Scarface Pasta$17.00

Lunch - Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00

Chicken Parmesan$28.00

PIZZA & CALZONES

Cheese$17.00

Pepperoni$17.00

Caprese$17.00

Hawaiian$17.00

Garden$17.00

Scarface$17.00

Specials

Flower Blossom$9.00

Seafood Arribata$36.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Giaola Italian Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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