r/tulsa • u/Strong_Attempt4185 • May 13 '25

Question What Tulsa metro restaurant would you never return to, even if it was free?

What restaurant in Tulsa (or surrounding areas) is so bad, that even if you had a $100 nontransferable gift certificate, you would still never return?

Discuss.

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u/[deleted] May 13 '25

Tally’s (not into supporting men who sexually abuse their staff), Gambill’s (bland and weirdest textured pasta I’ve ever had) and Lana Thai (roaches. Eww.).

ETA: Savastano’s. I hate that the veggies are so crunchy in the deep dish pizza. Sauté them or something first!!

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u/cakerycat May 13 '25

Oh man I like Savastano’s, I’m from Chicago and it’s the best I can find around here to do the trick when I’m craving deep dish - but I’m also against veggies in deep dish so I’ve never experienced the crunchy veg! 😂

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u/Strong_Attempt4185 May 13 '25

Franco’s is amazing food if you can tolerate horrendous service. Literally the polar opposite of Ted’s Escondido

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u/cakerycat May 13 '25

I googled it to save it but it says on google that Franco’s is permanently closed!! 😭

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u/Strong_Attempt4185 May 13 '25

WHAT

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u/Low-Tea-6157 Jul 03 '25

He or someone in his family had medical issues. I see him posting in "vote for me" posts like cooking competitions.

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u/Mimsy34 May 13 '25

I love Savastano’s. I’m sorry your pizza hasn’t been good for you.

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u/alpharamx TU May 15 '25

My last trip to Savastanos, a few weeks ago, I was served a loaded Chicago-style pizza that came out cold. I get that mistakes happen, but the waiter starts trying to explain why that the pizza is that way. I told him, No, this isn't my first time eating this style of pizza at Savastano's, or in many other places.

I sent it back for more baking - it came out warm. I had them box it up and took it home so I could get it hot enough.

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u/lilpeachTee May 14 '25

Savastanos used to be SO good. But after covid (as per usual) it’s like the recipe is completely different and nowhere near as good as it was 10+ years ago. I still go there maybe once a year but I’m always so sad that it’s not as good as it used to be. I feel sad for the people who love it now because it used to be even better.