Having been advised by a local museum docent that "everybody eats at SY Kitchen", I jumped online…read moreto make a quick reservation for two of us. We walked in early, asked to sit at the bar, and our reservation was honored. The restaurant was bustling but service did not feel rushed or hurried. We were lucky to dine at the bar; Mr. Maciel took truly excellent care of us the whole evening, remembering every request and taking care of every detail for our dining experience. His wine recommendations were also spot on. We decided to focus on three different pastas and were not disappointed. Highly recommended. My absolute favorite was the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle but honestly, every pasta was delicious. Portions were generous and leftovers were promptly boxed up to take home. Folks clearly schedule special dinners here, warranting dressing up, but casual diners such as ourselves also felt comfortable. I'd recommend dining at the bar for exceptional service and a front-line seat to all the action.

Perfect spot for a Memorial Day trip. Great energy and amazing food to pair with wine…read more Mushroom Pasta: Mind-blowingly good. A total standout. Prosciutto Platter: The ultimate wine companion. Flawless. Roasted Olives: Surprisingly delicious and a must-order. Pizza: Solid and well above average. A must-visit if you're in Los Olivos. Every single dish hits the spot. 10/10.

To start, Daniel helped w my reservation since Yelp was acting up on me…read more When my party of 8 arrived, our table was set up and ready! The staff was so attentive to my mom, who's 90th birthday we were celebrating. The staff was busy with us and the other patrons, so I didn't get their names. Our waiter gave great suggestions. The kitchen was timely and all our food was delivered hot! The interior was warm and cozy. Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

One of my go-to spots in the Valley. The food is consistently on point, and the staff always brings…read morethat perfect mix of friendly, professional, and genuinely accommodating service. The seating is definitely cozy, but that's part of the charm -- it turns into one of those places where you inevitably run into familiar faces, catch up with locals, and end up staying longer than planned. Great energy, great crowd, and always a solid experience.

Before attending a PCPA Theaterfest play last night on a very warm evening in Solvang, we enjoyed…read moredinner outdoors in Toscana Italian Restaurant's courtyard patio away from the hustle & bustle of Solvang's summer foot & vehicle traffic (it is tucked away from traffic noise & surrounded by other shops in two story buildings.) We were greeted warmly & seated by our waitress. After being served water, we ordered the green salad with watermelon, burrata cheese, dressing & balsamic glaze to share. It was a generous serving and tasted so light & fresh. I enjoyed the delicious lasagna while my friend raved about her short rib ravioli. When we arrived, several tables were occupied but when we left at 7:15 pm, the patio was full. Although our waitress was the only one serving due to a staff shortage, she remained friendly yet efficient while providing us with a relaxing dining experience. I look forward to returning with my husband & enjoying another delicious meal on Toscana's patio.

We had the lasagna, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and short rib ravioli--easily some of the best Italian…read morefood I've ever had... and I've been to Italy twice! The owner, Michele, is incredibly humble and talented. He has a way of making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, like part of the family. The ambiance is lively and fun, with a great mix of both younger and older crowds. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. P.S. Order the tiramisu, no matter how full you are!!

We stopped by on a Friday night for dinner and it was packed, but luckily they have overflow…read moreseating in the front. The service was amazing--super friendly and welcoming. You can really feel that it's a family-owned spot that's been around for years. We also loved the new location. The food was all delicious. There were four of us, and we shared a couple of appetizers, a bottle of local wine from Ampelos, and a few dishes. Not pictured, but the lasagna was incredible--it's definitely my new go-to. The portion is huge, so be ready to share or take leftovers home. My husband had a chicken pasta dish and loved it as well. Everything was great, and you truly feel like family here. This is definitely our new favorite Friday night dinner spot!

I actually was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this place was…read more I ordered carry-out: their CAPELLINI POMODORO with shrimp on the side. It also came with a garden salad with house made Italian vinaigrette which was INCREDIBLE. I actually ate the entire salad (unheard of). It also comes with a side of bread. Lastly I ordered the cannoli for dessert which was just divine....

Clearing off my phon and found more pics from my visit last year. I am planning a trip down to…read moreSanta Barbara soon and hope to stop in again. I really do have cravings for their creamy pesto gnocchi.

Everything was soooo yummy, the service was amazing, such a sweet lady!!! Definitely recommend!!…read moreWill be going back.

Oh. My. Gaaaaahhhhhh…read more This place is AAAAAHHHHMAZING. We stopped here for dinner on our way up to Cambria and what a great find! We got the fig jam and prosciutto (fig, arugula, prosciutto and gorgonzola with a balsamic dressing) pizza and it was so so so good. Our crust was a bit too overcooked but it was still magnificent. We'll definitely stop by again if we're driving thru Orcutt.

We sat on the patio which was such a great vibe. They suggested a few wines that would pair well…read morewith my pizza! The food was great! Personal size but definitely huge

5 star all day! great atmosphere…read more service was top notch. food was fresh and super delish. highly recommend!!

While staying in Pismo with family, they wanted to take us to their favorite Italian restaurant and…read morewe chose to have dinner in the Cucina...they have another location right next door, which isn't as "fancy" as their sit down place. Tables covered with white linen as well as linen napkins, stepping up the ambiance. Our server, Maricella, was great, friendly, and very attentive. We started with their Caesar salad, which is made with fresh, largely torn romaine lettuce and covered with both grated and shaved parmesan cheese. There were a few crutons scattered and we opted to add anchovies to our salad. I also asked for extra dressing because typically salads don't come with much and I'm a dressing gal! Ok, so the salad itself was great and fresh and the anchovies were good and not greasy or fishy tasting. The dressing was an issue and I really didn't care for it. Wife said it was "ok" but we've had way better dressing elsewhere. She chose the Ravioli di Zucca, which was a butternut squash filled ravioli with a sage and parmesan cheese sauce. I thought it was a bit sweet but she liked it. I had the Linguine Vongole, which came with a housemade pasta that was more like a thick spaghetti noodle as opposed to the typical flat linguine noodle. The bowl was full of clams; found some to be a bit tough and overall I think the sauce could use a ton more lemon flavor! It was good but family had ordered the Nonna's Meatballs and that's where I would go! Something with their incredible marinara sauce because it is the bomb! Such a great balance of tang and sweet and just good flavor. I also want to talk about the bread and dip they serve at the beginning of the meal...oh my gosh! The bread is sliced super thin with a soft inside and that wonderful tuggy outter crust. The dip is a garlic (lots of it!) and olive oil mix that you can spread on the bread...ok, we ate a lot of this! Daughter also ordered the brussels sprouts, which were roasted to perfection and topped with pecans, goat cheese, and a honey Dijon vinaigrette. These were some of the best sprouts I've had! We shared the Spumoni for dessert, which was good and different! There was a layer of cake along with layers of chocolate, pistachio, and vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the cherry sauce and sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. The dish is good and needs much more of that cherry sauce! Overall a good meal and next time we doing the Club instead...much less fancy and a smaller menu of offerings.

We absolutely love this restaurant! Caesar was our waiter…read moreand Rick and his beautiful wife are the owners Their food is fantastic and delicious large portions too. You won't go away hungry that's for sure. We sat outside on the patio very nice. The inside is nice too. Restroom is very clean too. I had the Salmon Marie had the Chicken. We can't wait to come back. Thank you Rick for the best Italian food

Spent Mother's Day in Solvang and stumbled upon this Italian restaurant, while looking for a place…read moreto sit right away. We requested to be seated outside as the weather was nice. The ambiance outside was gorgeous. Here's what we ordered: Cesar Salad - good just ask for the dressing on the side as it was overdressed. Mozzarella sticks - didn't have the cheese pull I was expecting, I did appreciate that it wasn't as salty as most places, however, it was more breaded than cheese. Penne with sausage and fungi - good! To be honest it was even better tasting as leftovers, as the flavor was soaked in by the pasta. Sole fish with lemon sauce - came with pasta, my husband said it was exactly, if not more, what he wanted! He would order this again. Bread - free for first serving, charge after. It was definitely a bit on the harder side. Overall, everything was pretty okay. It wasn't memorable or bursting with flavor. It was simple and clean and that can definitely be what someone is looking for in Italian food!