Love this place. Since I was a little girl, I would go to San Carlo's with my gramma to get her supplies. It was always a treat to go there with her. They would give us a cookie every time we'd come in. When I was pregnant with my first child, Giovanni gave me a bowl full of pasta and fagioli - yum! Giovanni, his wife with the lovely blue eyes and rest of his family give always treat you like family. We always our Christmas Eve platters there. They make their own fresh bread which I love. I love the little foccacias w/the tomotoes that you can always find on the front counter. I'm now in my 40s, been living in Sonoma County, CA for 17 yrs. and can't find a decent Italian store like this anywhere. People tell me to go to Traverso's...NOT the same - it doesn't even smell right or have the variety that San Carlo has.

My Family and I have frequented this Deli since the middle 70's. Thats when it was on Parthenia in Van Nuys. This is the Old World in the new world. Giovanni and his Sons are the best. They are a credit to the community that they serve. The support that they give is above and beyond. There food is great. My Grandfather rest his soul loved speaking to Giovanni in his native tounge.

A transplanted Italian from the east coast, I've found Giovanni, Pasquale & family have the BEST Italian food in the Valley! Our family now 3rd generations later, for 20 years have gone there, and have recommended friends, who also go there. When you walk in the door, the sounds of "Buon Giorno" and "Ciao" fill the air with laughter - they're like family! They even treat the kids like precious jewels, and always give them a cookie! From weekly grocery items to large catered events, we've had all San Carlo's food - check out their AWESOME pizza dough, it's the freshest anywhere!!!

EAT WELL & HAVE FUN
Giovanni and his staff know Italian Food and serve the best in the area. They have fun serving you and they are friendly as is the clientel that gathers there on a daily basis to meet and have fun. If you don't see what you want on the menu ask them to make it for you.
Recommended: The daily specials
Food: 8
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 8

This is the place in the valley to feel Italian
Giovanni and his family make this place feel better then home. It's fun and exciting and spreads to those that eat there too. It's friendly and the food is great and the prices right too! There are many a time I walk in to see freinds eating there too! We have a super bowl party catered by San Carlo that is to die for. Quantity and quality are unsurpassed
Recommended: Everything
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

from my perspective
Ok, I love that place, around the corner from my house, a piece of lingo-speaking Italians to begin with give this extra authenticity effect. You gotta be Italian to know what to get, or with an Italian friend, otherwise don't judge. Buy a Panzerotto for only $2.50 each, you'll get culinarily off. Pane is done fresh for real, the first place I could by a pane type called "michetta", they also have popular other pane like "pugliese" and so on, Focaccia is done fresh, and pizza too, decent selection of prosciutto and coppa and pancetta and so forth, olives. Plus they MAKE fresh dolci, all kinds, pugliesi, siciliani and so on... much respect to Giovanni, the owner, Pasquale the son, and the others... andrea_catto@hotmail.com
Recommended: panzerotti, focaccia, pane fresco, olive, prosciutto, salame, coppa, mozzarella di bufala
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 8

San Carlo is the greatest
I traded with san carlo for three years before moving to bend oregon, where we don't have ONE Italian deli. Not one. If Givanni or Pasquale read this please send me your email address. This is Bud Brooks writing. There is no food like yours.
Recommended: pastrami sandwich and san carlo special.
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 2
Overall: 8

Not worth the drive
I don't know what people mean by "authentic", but this doesn't do it for me. Food is good, but unless you're an insider the service is lacking.
Recommended: Meatball Sandwich, Calzone
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ambiance: 4
Overall: 4

Simona is crazy, San Carlo e' migliore!!! (is the best)
I've grown up with San Carlo, ever since they had the deli in Van Nuys, and through the crisis of the riots, they found a new home in Chatsworth, and continue to be the highest in quality of product, friendliness of service, and overall ambience for any italian deli I've been to up and down the California coast. Giovanni and family are the best!
Recommended: Any Pizza, San Carlo Special sandwich, Panzerotti
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10
- San Jose, CA

Nice place, even better food
My boyfriend is from Italy and makes me drive all the way over to San Carlo to buy him buffalo mozzarella! It's fabulous! They make this calzone that is so amazing that I wish I had some of it right now. I really like this place and it does a great lunch time crowd.
Recommended: calzone, sandwiches
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 8

DISAPPOINTED
After all those good reviews I had to check out San Carlo and was expecting Italian. But I really was disappointed. This place is a somewhat Italian place with some Italian, and a lot of fake Italian products. Or did I miss that Boar's Head is Italian? I grew up 50 miles from the Italian border and know about Italian food.
Food: 4
Service: 6
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 4

LOVE IT!
Yummy! I've turned so many people on to this place, it's so authentic! YUMMY! Love the sandwiches, those rolls and the turkey and cheese....mmmmmmm Of course EVERYTHING there is great. Excellent prices too!
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

One hell of a place
The people, the service, even other diners, were great. I have never been to a place so friendly and the prices are unheard of. I will be recommending SAN CARLO to all my friends and of course I will keep returning.
Recommended: everyhing
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10
- One hell of a place
- diane leichman high school

Best in LA!
As a New York born and raised Italian, I can safely and happily state that there is NO question that the most authentic and best quality Italian Deli in ALL of LA is this one.
Recommended: Egg Plant dinner
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 6
Overall: 10
- Best in LA!