Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, attentive staff. We went on a cold rainy weeknight, so the Tomato/Basil soup really hit the spot. The sole has a nice texture and cooked just right. The seared sole has a slight crispness on the outside and soft flakiness inside. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DutchTraveller
Fantastic Italian food and delicious wine. We arrived early, but by around 7pm, many more people had arrived. A great place to revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eduardo Luciano Acosta González
Food was great, we ordered some pasta and both the sauces and the pasta itself were cooked to perfection. We got a recommendation for a wine and while I didn't particularly like it, it wasn't bad. Really, it is a good place, we are definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ginny Milo
My Friend and I loved, loved Pranzi! The Calamari was a little oily- but we like it like that! The Italian Paella was fantastic - I had to go to the Sous Chef to tell him those were the best-cooked scallops I've ever had. My Friend and I didn't care fir the chicjen pieces which we found bland but swirl it in that sauce and it was fine. Their Mousse Cake was delicious and adding chocolate curls and whipped cream with fresh mint elevated the dessert. We will be back...hopefully soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Farisha
Ahmed was our server and he was amazing went above and beyond. He was very helpful and nice. He definitely made our experience at Pranzi a 10/10 I highly recommend him as a server if you go!
Michele
Disappointed that this experience was not as good as our prior one. We returned for the Black squid ink spaghetti for which my husband and I each wanted our own serving since it was delicious last time. This evening the portions were smaller, heavily salty and the three servings for our table were not plated evenly/similarly. One plate had more/less pasta than another and one plate had more/less seafood than the other. Please alert the kitchen that each serving should be plated proportionately and similarly with each receiving the variety of seafood. Another from our party ordered Mary's Farm Chicken, which was disappointingly overcooked and dry. We enjoyed sitting outside with heat lamps and the servers were attentive. Not sure if we'll return any time soon.
Kara
First time there! Excellent experience! LOVE the bread. Food was fantastic. Server great! Will be back!
Jetset Bless
PRANZI in San Carlos is an absolute gem. From start to finish, the experience was pure perfection—delicious dishes prepared with care, rich flavors that felt authentically Italian, and presentation that was as beautiful as it was satisfying.
I highly recommend the lasagna and the truffle mac and cheese—both were decadent, flavorful, and truly unforgettable. Every bite tasted elevated yet comforting, and the attention to detail in both the food and service made the evening feel special.
The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and welcoming, creating a dining experience you’ll want to repeat. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine on the Peninsula, PRANZI delivers every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EJ
Everything was fantastic! From the service to the food, I could not find anything to nitpick. I would definitely come back here in the future.
We sat outside so the noise was not bad at all (it was loud inside). I would say we got a bit less attention sitting outside (at least in the beginning, better as the night went on). The food was very good and it was an enjoyable evening.
Cindy Shaw
We considered it five stars for years on our last visit the food wasn’t what it used to be. Hopefully that was an anomaly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kristina
If you need a quick business meal option with a work colleague, Pranzi is your spot! It's perfect for 1 on 1s and even though they have a small menu, they are quite tasty.
Sally Asher
Good menu and authentic vibes. I do wish the service could hbe more prompt/better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sandy
Our friend ordered her steak medium-rare and it arrived at the table well-done. My Caesar salad was practically tasteless as was my ravioli. Another friend, who is a very agreeable person, returned his Osso Buco to the kitchen because there was no flavor. The restaurant appeared to be very popular as there were lots of customers, but I'm afraid none of us will be returning.
Delicious food, quiet atmosphere, attentive staff. We went on a cold rainy weeknight, so the Tomato/Basil soup really hit the spot. The sole has a nice texture and cooked just right. The seared sole has a slight crispness on the outside and soft flakiness inside. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Italian food and delicious wine. We arrived early, but by around 7pm, many more people had arrived. A great place to revisit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great, we ordered some pasta and both the sauces and the pasta itself were cooked to perfection. We got a recommendation for a wine and while I didn't particularly like it, it wasn't bad. Really, it is a good place, we are definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Friend and I loved, loved Pranzi! The Calamari was a little oily- but we like it like that! The Italian Paella was fantastic - I had to go to the Sous Chef to tell him those were the best-cooked scallops I've ever had. My Friend and I didn't care fir the chicjen pieces which we found bland but swirl it in that sauce and it was fine. Their Mousse Cake was delicious and adding chocolate curls and whipped cream with fresh mint elevated the dessert. We will be back...hopefully soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed was our server and he was amazing went above and beyond. He was very helpful and nice. He definitely made our experience at Pranzi a 10/10 I highly recommend him as a server if you go!
Disappointed that this experience was not as good as our prior one. We returned for the Black squid ink spaghetti for which my husband and I each wanted our own serving since it was delicious last time. This evening the portions were smaller, heavily salty and the three servings for our table were not plated evenly/similarly. One plate had more/less pasta than another and one plate had more/less seafood than the other. Please alert the kitchen that each serving should be plated proportionately and similarly with each receiving the variety of seafood. Another from our party ordered Mary's Farm Chicken, which was disappointingly overcooked and dry. We enjoyed sitting outside with heat lamps and the servers were attentive. Not sure if we'll return any time soon.
First time there! Excellent experience! LOVE the bread. Food was fantastic. Server great! Will be back!
PRANZI in San Carlos is an absolute gem. From start to finish, the experience was pure perfection—delicious dishes prepared with care, rich flavors that felt authentically Italian, and presentation that was as beautiful as it was satisfying.
I highly recommend the lasagna and the truffle mac and cheese—both were decadent, flavorful, and truly unforgettable. Every bite tasted elevated yet comforting, and the attention to detail in both the food and service made the evening feel special.
The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and welcoming, creating a dining experience you’ll want to repeat. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine on the Peninsula, PRANZI delivers every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was fantastic! From the service to the food, I could not find anything to nitpick. I would definitely come back here in the future.
Good food. The chicken was amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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We sat outside so the noise was not bad at all (it was loud inside). I would say we got a bit less attention sitting outside (at least in the beginning, better as the night went on). The food was very good and it was an enjoyable evening.
We considered it five stars for years on our last visit the food wasn’t what it used to be. Hopefully that was an anomaly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
If you need a quick business meal option with a work colleague, Pranzi is your spot! It's perfect for 1 on 1s and even though they have a small menu, they are quite tasty.
Good menu and authentic vibes. I do wish the service could hbe more prompt/better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our friend ordered her steak medium-rare and it arrived at the table well-done. My Caesar salad was practically tasteless as was my ravioli. Another friend, who is a very agreeable person, returned his Osso Buco to the kitchen because there was no flavor. The restaurant appeared to be very popular as there were lots of customers, but I'm afraid none of us will be returning.
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