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    De La Guerra Dining Commons

    3.2 (13 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Pork Pozole with Radishes, Cabbage, Onion, Lemon and Tortilla Chips
    Brandon L.

    As someone who was a UCSB student for four years and working here as a staff member for three after that....you have to appreciate the little things like De La Guerra Dining Commons. One of my favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat on campus, you have to time it just right. If you hit DLG at 12pm be prepared to wait an eternity to get inside. You have to take note that class times are gonna be the deciding factor on whether you wait in line or zip on in. Try aiming for that 11:50am or 12:45pm instead for a sure way in! What I appreciate about DLG is it's options for folks to eat. One side is a taqueria with different types of Mexican food to enjoy, a soup and salad bar to craft your goodies, a stir fry bar with different types of bowls to try out, a pizza counter, a grill for sandwiches and burgers during the day and the main dish of the day at the blue plate location inside. As a student I definitely tool places like the dining commons for granted so I am happy I get to work here and try all the dishes! I often connect with the staff to see what they are thinking of trying next and they always take that feedback from students too so please let them know what you want to see! My favorite thing to eat is Pozole here as it reminds me of home when I am a little homesick and although it doesn't hit as much as my abuela's pozole...it is still fantastic and cooked with love. If you have a meal plan as a student you can eat here whenever it is open, but for those without one you have to pay via credit card at the entrance of the dining commons itself. It's around $12 for all you can eat and I highly recommend eating here if you are visiting campus to get a feel for what meals look like during the year. Thanks DLG and see you this week!

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    its bad. don't go here. long lines for subpar food. the hard boiled eggs are the only things worth getting, otherwise steer clear.

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    Bettina

    Bettina

    4.1(842 reviews)
    11.1 mi
    $$

    This Michelin-starred spot in Santa Barbara welcomed us in, despite being clueless to their 2:30 -…read more4:30pm closing. We just had to order somewhat quickly-- which was EASY because the Menu looked incredible. Claiming to have "the best Caesar salad in town", we grabbed that, and two unique to the area / season pizzas. The Elote (hold the cilantro) & the Stone Fruit, with peaches, nectarines, local cheese, and house hot honey. Holy-cow, the dough was incredible to the touch, smell, taste. The toppings were so fresh and elevated. The Caesar lived up to its own hype, by being quite incredible. Bettina is also attached to a really cute lil' shopping center, that is worth visiting, if in the area. Specials thanks to the Associate of the Month, at the Mar Monte Hotel, for recommending this spot, which will go on my list of places to go, in SB.

    Pulled up here on a Monday, packed, had to wait and I wasn't very happy. Kind of already know what…read morewas coming, thin pizza, long wine list, and overall mediocrity. Anyway this place is very well renowned so to each their own. Tried the pizza, bro the breading is like a CD disc, you know what this pizza reminds me of, taking a bite into just straight up ingredients and well it's not bad, I feel like you need to taste the rich dough along with it. Overall the ingredients they use aren't bad but it's just not my thing. The bread with the butter on the other hand was pretty rough but the butter helps a lot, creamy, soft, and overall I think it compliments the bread well. Pizza: 7.0 Bread: 7.4

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    Dining room and Bar during a bustling Saturday lunch

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    3.8(209 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    If you are looking for some quality pizza in SB, look no further. L' antica pizzeria hand makes and…read morebakes each pizza order in-house. I love the thin crusts of their pizzas because it doesn't leave you feeling too heavy even if you ate the whole pizza (aka, no food coma crash despite the carbs). Tried the Caserta Pizza (5/5) It's made with double flor di latte sauce base that gives it creaminess. Then topped with Italian sausage, garlic pecorino, basil, smoked provolone cheese, and Calabrian chili. The sausage was savory, and the cheese was melty and of good quality. You can taste the mild spice from the chili flakes and the herbal-ness from the basil. Add-on some of their housemade chili oil sauce for an additional spice kick. Service was professional and courteous. We had a great time and really enjoyed our dine-in experience here. We'll be coming back to try out other flavors for sure.

    I cannot believe that this place doesn't have five stars on Yelp. This was the best pizza I have…read morehad in recent memory. Wow. Paper thin crust, fresh ingredients. I thought I must've been in Napoli. I was with some friends because we were on our way to a performance (I am a musician) and we were in a hurry. The waiter accommodated us and the pizza came out in under 10 minutes, I believe. The atmosphere is simple but nice. I was surprised that it wasn't more busy on a Friday night. I am telling you, this was fantastic pizza. I cannot wait to go back and to try some of the pasta.

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    Lucky Penny

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    4.1(915 reviews)
    8.8 mi
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    Came here with a couple of friends and shared a couple of pizzas: the california, east coast pep,…read moreand hot girl pizza. Three pizzas was the perfect amount for us four girls. My favorite was definitely the california. The pesto was so delicious and the ricotta was the perfect pairing. I also loved the outdoor seating atmosphere. Perfect place to hang out with friends.

    My friend and I went to celebrate her birthday Friday 8/7 around 4-5pm…read more She got the margarita pizza and I got the Hot girl pizza (lol funny name) AND they were delicious! Hot girl pizza was spicyyyyyy, but the sausage?! LOVED ! The garlic bread? Unnecessarily SPICY (I'm a 100% Latina, who can HANDLE spice... but this was borderline unenjoyable spicy) Food was 10/10! The ambiance was chill and I loved how it looked. The ocean down the street and everyone just enjoying themselves. Customer Service ? Left MUCH, MUCH to be desired and honestly, probably will keep me from coming back again. When we were ordering, I had asked the person at register "Hi how are you going today?!" Just got responded with "good. What can I get you?" Blunt. Unwelcoming. And kinda rude. I just said ok and moved on. It was our first time there so I asked her for recommendations and she just said "everything is good" Between her responses, she kept talking and laughing with her coworkers. Not a big deal, but you can just tell when someone isn't interested in having any sort of conversation. Also due to the fact that she had her back completely towards us in the middle of our transactions multiple times. She inspected my printed receipt at the end and looked bugged when she realized we didn't tip due to her poor service. Couldn't help but notice a different type of customer service being offered to other customers. It seemed obvious. Probably won't be coming back because of service, might just do pick up because of the food! Definitely would much rather recommend St. Bibiana's pizza on Ortega! Amazing pizza, great vibe and much better service.

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    Lucky Penny - Salty Surfer - added mushrooms

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    Olio Pizzeria - Mare Chiaro

    Olio Pizzeria

    4.0(723 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Haven't been here for many years and this visit was just as good as when I was last here…read more Ordered the calimari and it was crispy and soft (not tough). The Gamberetti al Aglio e Olio Piccante was delicious and saucy. Just the right amount of spice for the shrimp and extra sauce to dip the wonderful bread into. Margherita pizze was good too- don't wait too long to eat it the cheese will solidify and lose that stretchy creaminess. Basil was a nice touch and not too spicy overpowering Mare chiaro pizze was a long time favorite. Unfortunately halfway through eating the pizza noticed there were no clam pieces to be found. We asked the server and she mentioned they had run out. To make up for this, a free dessert was comped. Added bonus order- crepes Crespella à la Nutella: this means heaven in your mouth lol. Was able to watch the cook make it from start to finish (such a friendly guy too!) server also added ice cream on the side and man this was amazing with added sparkles of goodness! Overall a wonderful reunion of flavor and good memories. It's always a delight to come and dine here- thank you for the friendly service and delicious food!

    The food here was on point, by the end of the night I was stuffed. The waitress we got was super…read morenice and made us feel so welcome. Lastly the restaurant itself felt as if you had just stepped right into old Italy. I will most definitely be coming back.

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    The cool bar up front

    Olio Pizzeria - Gamberetti Al Aglio E Olio Piccante

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    Mizza

    4.1(785 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$$

    Lovely evening at Mizza with family and buddy. We found ourselves at a nice fire pit high top table…read morewith enjoyable acoustic music. We ordered a variety of items. Kids pasta, lemon spaghetti, peach and pistachio pizza. Speaking on my pizza, wow! It was truly amazing. I shared it with everyone because I was so excited to share my excitement. They all agreed too. What a wonderful pizza. Definitely would order again. Enjoyed the overall atmosphere and food.

    On a short getaway ended up finding Misa by accident and Santa Barbara. They have a wonderful…read morelittle restaurant row here full of shopping and places to go and see and things to do and Mizza is in the heart of it. You can tell that they're a big fan of April because April spritzes and April paraphernalia. Leah adorned the place and it sticks out against the traditional Italian vibe that has been set up making it seem a little funky here and sexier. We were greeted by a affable server who had been doing it for some time and good service, but was a little bit absent at times Overall, the food was good. Nothing that I eat. Was that incredibly memorable the chicken Parmesan was above the average but the reason for the four stars is Monika's food was exceptional and she finished every single bite. I would also say that it took some time for the cocktails to come out the service bar could use a little bit of work until next time dine fine.

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    Cali-Forno Pizzeria - As you can Aeas, we came to eat!

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    4.2(144 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    Dang. I checked in and forgot to review. We drove 2.5 hours in the rain, to try this pizza. It…read morewas definitely worth the drive. Not only was the food delicious, the owner and location are also wonderful. The man is in love with Jesus and it shows. He puts a lot of care in the food he makes. They use imported flour from Italy and other quality ingredients. We ordered 2 different pizzas and a order of garlic bread and salad. Every thing was hot and fresh The garlic bread and pepperoni pizza were fire. I didn't try the veggie pie, but my wife said it was also delicious. We cant wait to go back and vist. One of the best hand tossed pies around. Go see them ASAP.

    I stopped in Cali-Forno Pizzaria with my bandmate, as we were on the road and we only had a few…read moreminutes to grab a bite before a gig. When we walked in we saw some games, which gave a us a slight "Chuck-E-Cheese" vibe, so our expectations were lowered. Boy were we wrong! First off, the worker behind the counter was either a mind-reader or had overheard me, but either way he very quickly asked, "You want slices?" He was attentive and fast. The worker at the register was equally helpful and speedy. When I ordered a Pacifico for my beverage, she asked if I wanted it opened; and before I could finish saying yes, the other employee had opened it and handed it to me. Then, they brought our slices to our table (I don't think they do that for everyone but we lucked out). The slices were DELICIOUS. Fantastic pizza. All in all, recommended!

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    Cali-Forno Pizzeria - Entryway @californopizzeria.  Picture taken 15 September 2025

    Entryway @californopizzeria. Picture taken 15 September 2025

    Cali-Forno Pizzeria - Pizza slice. Pepperoni, mushrooms, bacon.

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    Entryway @californopizzeria. Picture taken 15 September 2025

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