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Pinocchio Restaurant and Monte Carlo Italian Deli

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3103 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

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Pinocchio Restaurant and Monte Carlo Italian Deli
Local(818) 845-3516

3103 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

http://WWW.MONTECARLODELI.COM

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User Reviews of Pinocchio Restaurant and Monte Carlo Italian Deli

Yelp.com Review - by Laurie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty amazing. The portion sizes are huge and the food tastes homemade. The garlic bread is tasty and buttery. I tried the eggplant parmesan and was completely satisfied. I can't wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place seems like a beloved institution. It was ok. Had the combo sandwich, and it was meats and a heap of messy drippy tomatoes on a white roll with some mayo. It wasn't outstanding. The side...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Based on other Yelpers, this was a must try when I had an appointment in Burbank and wanted no chain restaurants . So, I walk in and there's a line and people still eating around 2 PM. I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vilanda T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is such a yummy place. I always get the linguine with clams....only $8.95!! You get 2 garlic bread with it. very filling. Cannoli is also very good. I would recommend this place to all the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whaaaaat?! Scope this:1. Peroni (2.75 for an import beer on tap?! Pinch me)2. Iced tea3. Four pieces of big garlic bread4. Spaghetti & Meatballs5. Meat Lasagna and Meat Sauce6. Al a carte sausage(1)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dayna C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A quaint family owned Italian deli/restaurant serves food cafeteria style . This Italian Deli has a friendly staff, menu prices are cheap, and you receive a healthy portion of food. I had pepperoni...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cody F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to this place since before I can remember. It gets a five star from me not because the food is the most amazing thing ever. The food is damn good, but its also because of the price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sam p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Warning to Los Feliz hipsters,this is BURBANK!Like the 1950's.Yes they have pizza (after 1;00) and it's very good!How can you bitch about the help?Its a cafeteria!The food they sell in the deli,is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita L.

4.0 of 5 stars. For a cafeteria style Italian restaurant, Pinocchio's was pretty kick-ass! The food wasn't bad and the price was so reasonable, portions were massive! At first I was afraid that it was not gonna be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going here for years. My dad used to bring me here when I was a little girl. The restaurant side is good. You can get a pretty good meal for a damn good price. Eggplant Parmesan is tasty,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by thomas k.

4.0 of 5 stars. simply one of the great neighborhood markets in town. up there with bob's in SM. this is a real italian market and deli. they make their sausages. you can get fresh ground chili flakes (you can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joaquin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and even better serving sizes come hungry!!! My girlfriend and I usually come here when we are craving homemade Italian. The sauces reminds my girlfriend of her grandmothers sauce and yeah...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. I have driven by here so many times over the years and finally went to check it out a couple weeks ago and have gone back a 2nd time since then. You order and either take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dick R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really a great bargain, and the food is good as well. There is no table service, you wait in line, order, pay, and sit. One of the great things about eating here is that you can buy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty cool. You get a lot for what you pay for. It's not gourmet Italian, but it's pretty tasty. I'd compare the quality to Palermo's in Los Feliz. Used to go here all the time when I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lemme start by saying, I don't know if I can successfully review this place without using profanity. And I mean that in a good way, cause this place is F***ing amazing! I read the reviews and scoured...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris J.

1.0 of 5 stars. You know, this place looks great, but looks can be deceiving. I wanted to experience a pizza with a friend out on the patio of this fun looking Italian place.I was shocked to find out that you just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kev n.

5.0 of 5 stars. i donno if it was cuz i was so hungry, but this place is wonderful! not a single bad this to say about it! its the epitome (ha! i had to look up how to spell that one) of the kind of place you wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummers.Cafeteria style affordable comfort style Italian. Huge portions. I usually go for the eggplant parmesean and I always leave happy.I LOVE the garlic bread with marinara sauce. Yum! Counter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Il piacere y tutto mio Pinocchio's!I can't count how many times I've driven by Pinocchio's and wondered what was in there. I had no idea that it was a deli and casual Italian restaurant.Wine, Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Even though I eat here a lot, The food itself should only be about 3 stars. Some of it is great, some of the pastas can be overcooked. But whatever, it's fast and cheap! The Gelato and other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is random, but their pasta salad was the best I've ever had.I did enjoy their eggplant Parmesan with meat sauce. Even if it had been sitting out for a while, it still tasted delicious! Oh and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's definitely not fancy, and you have to be in the mood for cafeteria-style ordering, but if you're looking for a great neighborhood pizza place, Pinocchio's gets it done! I'm a fan of their pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ice Cream Counter: Not sure if they make their own gelato or not but the serve gelato that compares with most others, noting creative but very good. Deli: Terrible vegetable lasagna and mediocre pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Note on the number of stars: For the restaurant, it's 2 stars. For the gelato/deli, it's three stars. The restaurant is just ok. Generic Italian food that's quick and easy if you (or your sidekick)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Somera R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was introduced to Pinocchio's last month by my very good friend who swears by their eggplant parmigiana. I wasn't really in the mood for Italian but she had eggplant fever so she wins. Turns out my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well if you want good italian deli meats this is the place to go. Just dont go overboard. Not everything is great. But they have good selection of cheeses and italian deli meats you wont find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by patricia v.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went here a couple of years ago for lunch with some friends and while we were eating a giant cockroach was climbing up the wall. Gross! I don't remember what the food tasted like and I don't care...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mo t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, this place is a gem. A little neighborhood Italian buffet and deli, serving up hulking portions of vegetable lasagna, cheesy pizza, ginourmous meatballs and fresh garlic bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by chris p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went there for the very first time today, huge off street easy parking, the restaurant is self serve you pay for your order then seat yourself. Huge portions and cheap prices. I have the large sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give the restaurant 3 stars only because it's not overpriced and the salads are decent. Their sandwiches are okay but some of the lunchmeat is a little suspect -- the processed turkey loaf is way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielsnut s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, service, and prices! Full service deli, and many affordable wines!Italian craving satisfied!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Skydog C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Pinocchio. It's different. I always get the meat lasagna or cheese ravioli, and sometimes a salad. Thats about it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kris n.

5.0 of 5 stars. yum! my favorite homestyle italian, the marinara sauce is amazing, the portions are huge the pasta itself is so/so but the sauce and garlic bread make up for it! the kitchen, deli counter & yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by beth l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for lunch or deli platters for a party. Really large portions, with really great food. I've been coming to this place for years and always enjoy the food, although super casual...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina I.

4.0 of 5 stars. HUGE PORTIONS for great prices. Usually when I go in to the restaurant I share my plate with my boyfriend and still have leftovers. The portions are enormous and so delicious! I get the Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ever so often I have a craving for Italian food. A place that is quick and convenient is something that people always want. I feel that Pinocchio does the job. Their pastrami sandwiches are really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pinocchio's decor is best described as mid-century Mob hit. Dark wood. Red vinyl booths. Wine bottles and casks as decor rather than storage. The lackluster wall murals honoring its namesake puppet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't care what anyone says...you need to check this place out if:a) you're REALLY hungry and in the mood for Italian foodb) you're on a tight budgetc) you live w/in 15 minutes of this placeWhile I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am wondering if these people with the negative reviews ate at the same place I've been eating for years. The eggplant Parm with meat sauce is our current favorite, and the pizza is awesome... we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah a.

5.0 of 5 stars. cheap price, awesome deli, great food. Order anything on the menu and it'll be sure to satisfy.The gelato is really good; try the coconut...its paradise!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been coming to the Monte Carlo market with my mom and my grandparents since I was a little girl. There are only a handful of Italian grocery stores around L.A., and this one is pretty close to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anh T.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Colombian was upset that I called him a Closet Metro. I was upset he called me Dragon Breath. So we made up over dinner and sex. He knew I would be delighted by the little market/deli,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliz E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Deli/Store: Ridiculous... I was so excited when I thought I found a true Italian deli. Yeah right! The deli serviceman looked at me like I was crazy when I asked him if he had San Danielle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love places like this. Classic 60's/70's decor food is not exceptional, but it's satisfying. I got a big plate of ziti/macaroni that was covered in meat sauce and green peppers. Totally filling....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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The Best!!! by Nancy K. at InsiderPages

This deli is truly amazing. The deli meats are so good. Love the turkey and salami and I could kill for the bread. Friendly staff provides excellent service and there always seems to be someone waitiing but it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has really fast service. I had the meatball sub, the small one. It was HUGE. Plus they have good Italian products. And the gelato...mmmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott E.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food in the restaurant is a shade above sbarro's, but at least it isn't overpriced.The deli is top-notch, a definate 5 star Italian deli. There are many, MANY items that are from Italy that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've really tried to like this place. It's close to me, it's easy, I really like the atmosphere and it's cheep. But I just don't think their food is very good. I've tried the spaghetti with meatballs,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ree J.

3.0 of 5 stars. People sure do seem to like this place. When we got here there was a pretty large line. I took my place and decided to keep it simple and order spaghetti. The food all looked really good. Honestly I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is not that impressive. It is cheap enough to warrant coming here for lunch, but I'd avoid it for dinner. I do however, coming for gelato after dinner and bringing home some canolis for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Disclaimer -- this review is strictly for the gelato.All the flavors are delicious. Some of my favorites on a sunny California three digit temperature day:-lemon sorbet (tangy and tart, very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan G.

2.0 of 5 stars. After reading the reviews I thought I'd give this place a try and then have some Gelato. My daughter and I shared a sandwich with 2 salad sides. We had the Monte Carlo special with salami,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Ignore The Rubes And Eat The Pasta

The food here is good, not the best, but the prices are a plus. However, if you are looking for courteous and decent service, you've picked the wrong place. The bus boys and serving staff are arrogant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by pink b.

2.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I wanted something different for lunch so I decided to surprise him with Italian food. I had the meat lasagna to go which was ok..but they totally killed it by adding too much meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiara B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been a regular at the Monte Carlo Deli since 1985....that's like a million food years. If this place was in "Back to the Future" you'd travel back in time and say, "NOTHING's CHANGED???" My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by venkatesh t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent italian for a really affordable price. Lasagnia is well ..huge. I loves it. And their gelato is good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Monte Carlo Deli by Sandra B. at InsiderPages

I love this deli. Everything is so fresh and good. The bread is to die for and the deli meat is soooo good. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian food. There are so many great things to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn P.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love this place! i grew up a block from here and it's been a part of my life for as long as i can remember. it's great for take out. grab a couple pasta dishes and some gelato from the deli (the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lina M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has such a great vibe and even better food ( if you know what to order). I love the dining area thats like an old world style room. It's nice to see a place like this. They have really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just across the street from Tony's Bella Vista Restaurant this place offers, dare I say, cafeteria style eating. Its a setup as a market / restaurant / ice cream shop which makes it really unique IMO....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here for years and I'll keep coming back. While it might not be "the best" Italian fare around, most everything on the menu is pretty good at a very reasonable price. My favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaori T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm convinced that there's a secret additive in what you eat when you come here. The food isn't very good, though it's super convenient because it's quick and easy. Yet, everytime I eat here, I tell...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Misty M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's hard to find somewhere that has a good atmosphere, is authentic and isn't too expensive or overly crowded. I go when my son gets out of school, before the dinner rush, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paean B.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love the atmosphere of this place. and the eggplant parm is amazing! the cheese at the deli counter is great too and well priced for what it is. get the small mozzarella balls for a great caprese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pinocchio's can be hit or miss.Its tasty food......very hearty....sometimes. Remember its a cafeteria style serving, so if your order is fresh, it can be very good, unfortunately, I've gone on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy L.

2.0 of 5 stars. DH and I just moved to Burbank, so we're scoping out the local eateries... so far without much success.This place smelled ama-za-zing when we drove by, but my meal was pretty pitiful. I paid $6.95...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stopped here for some gelato. Not to hot. My brother hated it. Said it was super lame. My passionfruit sorbet was super tangy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Decent Food, horrible service

The food here is good (not the best) and prices are a plus. However, if you are looking for courteous or even decent service (I've seen toddlers with better social skills than the people who work here), you've...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Great Value, Casual Atmosphere

Looking for good Italian fast-food at a Great Value? Pinocchios is the place! The pastas, meat dishes and salads are already prepared and ready to go. The place is always busy so the prepared food goes fast...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Felicia C.

1.0 of 5 stars. When I envision a plate of chicken parmesan, I imagine the dish in my dreams - a nice heaping bowl of pasta and warm moist chicken and melted cheese, the flavors exploding with every bite. Pinocchio's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stauf h.

4.0 of 5 stars. A friend took me to this place one day. A little cafeteria style ordering, however bangup grub! This is my place for chicken parmesian, until I find something better. lol Price is fair, portions...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The upsides; The decor is quaint and cutesy, there's enough seating for a massive crowd (around 20 people in ours), and they have beer.Honestly, everything else was pretty mediocre/ run of the mill....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by heather h.

4.0 of 5 stars. This my friends, is what Italian grubbin' should always be like. Order yourself a carafe of boxed wine, get a gigantic plate of pasta, with two big hunks of garlic bread, and find a dark booth in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dizzle F.

5.0 of 5 stars. HOLY CRAP, this place is insanely good!!!!Its very reasonably priced, but ordered cafeteria style, so make sure you read the menu before getting in line. I recommend the lasagna, or the rosemary...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvette L.

4.0 of 5 stars. 2 weeks ago my boyfriend and I decided to go for a walk and grab a bite to eat. Walking to dinner, what a conept. We decided to walk over to Pinocchio's and give it a shot.Being about a 2 mile walk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Samira M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Another great source of italian groceries - like Mario's in Glendale. Must be some sort of small italian community in the Valley for all of these authentic italian bakeries in the area (including the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like italian eateries such as this because they're straight to the point. They give hefty portions of whatever dish you want and the price is just right. I had the lasagna and remember loving it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Good cheap Italian

i've been coming to this place for years. it's not fancy italian at all -- certainly no pesto sauce here! it's like an old fashioned chicago joint. there's a menu on the wall, but mostly people just line up...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really REALLY liked this place, for their workers and their food. Well, okay, I was a little disappointed with my food, but only because I got a cold cut sandwich and realized I wanted something...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Great place! Great food!

What a great place. The food is incredible.. from the lasagne to the pasta salad. From the hand tossed ceasar salad to the large selection of spumoni. And the deli is one of the best italian deli's in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley J.

5.0 of 5 stars. After eating the nightmare of coagulating, greasy olive oil laced Linguine Frutti Di Mare at Buca di Beppo in Brea, CA, I had to return to my faithful true Italian cuisine deli restaurant! I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mytch P.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great find! This is a fantastic Italian restaurant and deli tucked away in Burbank. The deli has all the basics and wonderful imports of pastas, wine, olive oil, et al.For the veg-heads and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by christine k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love both the deli and restaurant sides of this place. My fave things from the deli:- Large assortment of boxed cookies and chocolate from Europe- Pastries from Eagle Rock Bakery- Imported (from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Consistent, but beware of the guy behind the counter...

The food is not great. Edible, yes. But very not great. They have some kind of machine that makes the entire corner smell like yummy Italian food, but once you get in there it's straight cafeteria/jail style....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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I wish l could add a star!!

GREAT place. Best pizza in town, good prices, fun crew, really nicely decorated inside. Two thumps up!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by monica p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here ever since I can remember. While I haven't tried the food, I'm all over the Deli area. It's changed over the years as far as appearance. I totally miss those days when boxes of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really like the idea AND the execution of this place. This is what you need to do: pick up a bottle of Italian wine at Monte Carlo Deli,* then walk over to Pinocchio's Restaurant to get a hefty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chef JoAnna M.

4.0 of 5 stars. the food is super yummy. i always get one order of veggie lasagna and one order of meat, and eat half of each, saving the second half. The portions are ridiculously generous, for the price. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Here is why I like this place.. You can buy a bottle of wine at the grocery store connected to it, then bring it over and order some seriously cheap delicious food. I had the vegetable lasagna and it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can go on all day long talking about their pastas and sandwiches. I always order their large pastrami..only $5!!! and its HUGE! Forget subway or quiznos. They don't even belong in the same sentence....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilda B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I did not care for it. I got spaghetti with meatballs and my sister got fettuccini Alfredo and neither was good. The meat sauce was kind of bitter I like mine sweet. The fettuccini wasn't right....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Italian Deli! Very good food, large portions and reasonable prices! Their pastrami sandwiches w/ the tomato topping is awesome!!! Also, all of the sides are really good (artichokes, macaroni...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN

If you love eggplant parmesan and want a big, delicious plate of Italian comfort food, then this is the place. Try it with the sauce on the side (meat and marinara). Add a Greek salad and you're good to go....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm part Italian and grew up in NY, and this is the kind of place you used to be able to find with no problem. A solid neighborhood deli with old guys behind the counter who know what it means to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The swanky fake wine barrels on the side of this building caught my eye when I was leaving Tony's Bella Vista across the street one night, and I thought "Wow, I have to try that place." However, since...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alrighty. Let's just state first and foremost that Bay Cities Deli could easily kick Monte Carlo's ass with one hand tied between it's back and one eye gouged out due to freak wine cork accident....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant - Pinnochio's:This is pretty much the only Italian cafeteria / deli in Los Angeles. Sure people will cry and scream Bay Cities all day, but there are other good delis in LA besides Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by antonette m.

5.0 of 5 stars. -Love their spagetti with italian sausage---with their heart-clogging garlic bread (pretty generous servings) -Atmosphere almost like Bucca but better.-Priced probably less than Bucca--the difference...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm restraining myself from giving this place five stars because I know it doesn't deserve it. But this place made me VERY happy.I've been having a rough week, and I'll spare you the details, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cheap, decent Italian served cafeteria style, but somehow the restaurant has just enough ambiance to be pleasant. My chicken parmesian was nothing to rave about, but there was nothing wrong with it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Wonderful place, Great Costumer Service, Oustanding cheap food!

This is a hidden gem in Burbank! All of the food is outstanding, the people who work there are friendly and always willing to accomodate. My gf is vegan and many of their standard dishes have to be changed to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I grew up on this stuff. It's good, really good. Typical homestyle Italian food (lots of red sauce, meatballs, etc). It's the kinda food Mama would make when we'd have company. Nothing too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Don't Waste Your Time

You basically get what you pay for at Pinocchio's. Prices may be low, but the quality reflects the lower prices. Service at this place is non-existent and you better tip more than $1 at both the entree and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Awesome gelatto!

A combination of gelatto shop, deli, and restaurant than anything else, Pinnochio's is an old-fashioned multi-faced establishment that conjures up images of the 1930s. I came here to try the gelatto, which to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just want to add that the Deli/Market area is a tad like South Bay Cities in Santa Monica. You can find all the Italian products imported from Italy that you can't find anyplace else.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by tim m.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place used to be so much more bad ass than it is now, but it is under new management. Just to clarify, the DELI is called Monte Carlo, and the RESTAURANT is called Pinocchio's. Hopefully they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Both take out and sit down ordered from a 'cafeteria' like line. Great sandwiches and decent hot entrees. Everything comes with two generous side portions of your choice. Large portions so bring an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Delicious Food, Great Value!

The food quality is incredible, everything from the meats to the breads is fresh and delicious! The line can get pretty long, but it's well worth the wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Fabulous Cheap Comfort Food and More by amanda s. at InsiderPages

MY friend would ofetn talk to me about wanting to go out somewher comfy where she could get some good cheap food, have a glass of wine and have a night out without feeling like se blew the bank on it all. She...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Delicious Italian deli food at reasonable prices!

Come early cause the line gets long by noon! This cafeteria-style restaurant offers great value and delicious food - big portions - hot and tasty. Spinach ravioli in pink sauce with meatballs was outstanding....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Amazing Gelato Bar! Hidden secret of Burbank!

This place is a hidden family run treasure in Burbank. The Gelato Bar is to die for! You can't miss it when you walk in the door it jumps out like a delicious rainbow! It's homemade there, as fresh as can be!...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Great Food and Prices

I have eaten there since I was 5 years old. The food is phenomenal. It is not only thee best in Italian food, it has thee best prices. You seriously can't beat it. They give you an exquisitly large po...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Best Italian food in a relaxed family atmosphere. by Jen W. at InsiderPages

My family loves the food at Pinocchio Italian Restaurant. You seat yourself and order your food from a buffet style counter. They serve garlic bread with every entree and side salads are available for a small...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Good Lunch Place

I wouldn't say it's the greatest, but it is very decent food and very fair prices. The portions are generous as well. Lots of the typical tomato-y dishes, lasagna, parmigiana... but the hot sandwiches make the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2003
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My fairy tale place

Man, oh, man! $10 will get you a feast at Pinocchio's. Don't let the prices fool you, the food here is very good. I do not know how they stay in business. The eggplant parmesan is to die for! The cannolis are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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Best Italian Restaurant

Excelent food, service and ambiance. Try the pizza, lazagna, tortellini, the sandwiches.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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One fifth the Price of Buca

I recently tried Buca di Beppo for the first time, and I couldn't help but thinking that Pinocchio is sooo much better and only 1/5 the price. No, it's not a special occasion favorite like Buca, but who cares?...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2002
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Inexpensive Deli-Style Southern Italian

I've been going to Pinocchios for as long as I can remember. Friends have told me it reminds them of neighborhood bodegas in New York and Chicago. The food is delicious if you like basic old style southern...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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