Stopped in at 4:00 on New Year's Eve for an early dinner at Mizza. It was 58 degrees outside and chilly. We also had our puppy in tow. I was cold, so I requested the low fire table. This was my second time requesting this table, and my request was denied both times. Even though the restaurant was almost empty, we were told only larger parties can sit there. So, we sat at the same two- top along the wall where we sat a few weeks ago and they lit up 2 space heaters which kept us warm, although without the room and the romantic atmosphere of the fire table. The hostess also offered a dog treat, which was helpful in getting my puppy to position her 60-pound body in the narrow space under my chair and out of the walkway. We ordered the butternut/gorgonzola and the shrimp pesto pizzas on cauliflower crusts. Will definitely order again and next time, request more fried sage leaves on the butternut pizza. Both were delish! We both preferred the butternut pizza. Our server, Xzavier, was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, cheerful, and knowledgeable. Excellent. I would have docked this review to 4 stars because of the ongoing BS about the fire table, but because of Xzavier, I'm still awarding 5 stars to Mizza. Side note: the low fire table I requested sat unoccupied the entire time we were at Mizza. It would have been nice to have been able to sit there, enjoy the warmth and romantic atmosphere, and for my 60-pound puppy to have had space to stretch out, rather than being crammed under my chair at the two-top again. I understand the strategy of saving tables for larger parties, but this was at 4 in the afternoon. Also, when I ate here this fall, there was a couple dining at that same low fire table, just the two of them, during prime dinner hour. read more

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My friend and I were in downtown and looking for a dinner spot. We kept walking until we found Mizza. The menu looked decent so we decided to try it out. We sat outside and it was great because there were so many heating lamps everywhere. Grilled octopus (5/5): This was AMAZING. The octopus was on top of hummus accompanied with tomatoes and lettuce. The hummus was nice and creamy. It came with a slice of bread which was a nice addition. Wild mushroom truffle pizza (4/5): I love a mushroom pizza. This was good. I liked that the slices weren't too big. The mushrooms were great. The truffle flavor was very subtle. Almost nonexistent at times. The cheese was a little overpowering but nothing too crazy. Braised short ribs (4/5): The short ribs were so nice and tender. It was a bit too fatty though. The mashed potatoes were nice and creamy. The broccolini was nicely roasted. The sauce was a red wine reduction. This was a great try! I am glad we walked by. The staff was nice and attentive. The ambience was nice and they played Christmas music so it was fitting for the holiday season. There is a bar inside. It is definitely a great place for dinner. read more

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Great atmosphere, great food, good service . Great location, near museum, wonderful to just stop by to have lunch read more

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Found this place through recommendations from people around the area and it was amazing! We would definitely comeback if we are ever doing another trip in Santa Barbara. My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and the servers were so kind. We were seated immediately and ordered some drinks. I'm not much of a strong alcohol person so I ordered the moscato white wine on the menu and it was phenomenal (if you like sweet white wines)! My boyfriend got an Italian Mule and it was strong but we liked the taste of the mint and ginger. For food, we shared a spicy sausage pizza and added caramelized onions (which was a must). The onions added such a nice flavor to the pizza. We then ordered the wild mushroom risotto and the butternut squash ravioli. Everything tasted divine and we were so happy to share a fantastic meal on our day. For dessert, they offered us a tiramisu to celebrate and it was really the icing on the cake. P.S If you plan to sit outside, they have heaters out there so you don't have to worry about being cold :) read more

Mizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Mizza has AMAZING Italian food! A special shoutout to Max, our server, who was absolutely fantastic! He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great service like that truly makes worthy! read more

We recently visited Mizza while exploring downtown Santa Barbara, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops! The vibe is welcoming and casual with great outdoor seating and a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home. Max was SO GREAT! read more

Mizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Mizza on State Street in Santa Barbara he's one of the best places to get a slice in town. The service is friendly although it can take a while to get your food sometime. The inside of the restaurant is small but intimate. I sat outside this time. The weather was beautiful. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. The pizza was really delicious, but they really should state the pizza is only big enough for one person. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for years. Its always busy but looked cozy and inviting everytime we walked by. Happy to say we really enjoyed our time here. Worth it to sit outside, they have plenty of heaters and especially during December when the space and La Arcada are so beautifully decorated for the holidays. We had great service and the food was delicious. We got the sopressata pizza, spicy shrimp pasta, the Tuscan dip and tomato burata app. All we would come back wnd gladly order again. They have a nice big selection of beverages. I had a glass of sangiovese, and my husband got a cucumber mocktail that was so refreshing. Overall, couldn't have asked more. Cant wait to come back! read more

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The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor -- you can tell this place takes pride in traditional Italian cooking. But what really elevated the night was Max's service. He struck that perfect balance of professional and personable, checking in just enough without ever hovering. If you're dining here, ask for Max. He turns a great meal into a great experience. read more

Nice Italian spot on State Street! Great indoor/outdoor vibe. I do wish they had more regular seating instead of the high chair style, but still a good experience. Staff was super friendly and took care of us (and one of us has allergies and they were really good about it). Pastas were good... the pesto orechiette was my favorite. The lemon spaghetti was ok too, but not memorable. Also tried the prosciutto and arugula pizza which was decent. Overall a solid Italian spot with a great location on state street! Stay Cheerful read more

Mizza - Lemon spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great pizza! Nice outdoor seating along SB's main outdoor shopping strip. We had pasta dishes and they were all very good. Good portions too. This is my daughter's favorite Italian place to eat in the area as she goes to college nearby. Very friendly and prompt service. Didn't take pics of the food as we were too hungry. read more

Love love love the food and the service! Vibes are amazing, it's my favorite place in SB read more

Mizza is such an excellent restaurant ! The food is always better than good, it's perfect. The service is also excellent. The staff are all friendly and courteous. No wonder why there can be a huge line for a table. We always have the prosciutto and peaches appetizers that could be a main course. The pizzas are super delicious and use the best ingredients. The atmosphere is very nice despite the foot traffic. You really have to pay them a visit and see for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

Mizza - The prosciutto and peaches are excellent with the burrata and ciabatta bread. - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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5 stars for erica!! such a sweet server and the marg pizza was sooooo good 10/10 rec for santa barbara

Octopus was subpar. Salty and mosquitoes around. 3.5% for paying with a credit card did not help.

A delicious meal that provides such a wonderful ambience on the infamous state street of Santa Barbara. Hubby and I were craving some good Italian food for dinner and stumbled upon this place on yelp, and boy did it not disappoint! Ordered the meatballs with marinara, pepperoni pizza and pesto pasta. Meatball was good, but did not blow me away. Loved the bread though that accompanied this appetizer. Best bread I've had in my life! My pesto was perfect. Definitely tasted the nuts and basil in the dish. Pasta was cooked to perfection al dente. The pizza was good as well. Thin layered and crispy with lots of cheese! Staff was attentive. Had such a great dinner and a nice touch to end the day! read more

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Our order: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Pizza Soppressata Pizza Salmon Piccata Wild Mushroom Truffle Risotto Fettuccine Bolognese Shrimp/Seafood Spaghetti Pesto Chicken Pasta The food was surprisingly flavorful! The service was good but it did take a while for the food to come out, which we didn't mind at all since we know good food takes time. The music in the restaurant was a bit quiet and the vibes were feeling a bit off for a bit and there was 6 of us girls, I felt the need I had to whisper or talk low but the ambience itself was chill, hot summer vibes. It did get a little humid but there was a nice breeze coming in thru the open patio if you sit inside! However, I would recommend to seat outside if you visit since there was live music outside and we can talk freely! They did make a mistake of bringing out a pesto shrimp pizza instead of the pesto chicken pasta but it was fixed and there were no regrets because it was super creamy and delicious! read more

Their lobster risotto is a Yelp 5-star and Michelin 1-star-worthy dish. Absolutely scrumptious with juicy lobster meat in every bite and al dente creamy risotto. It's spectacularly simple yet delicious. Also loved the fettucine with clams, even though it could do without the extra heat from crushed red pepper. Came here on a Friday night, not crowded in the restaurant or in downtown streets. Good for tourists, bad for the economy. read more

Mizza - Lobster risotto - GET THIS! - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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It was a very clean feeling pizza and the crust had a nice sweetness to it. The veggie pizza had a good amount of veggies and was very tastey. I didn't have the spicy sausage pizza but the others said it wasn't spicy at all and needed to add red pepper flakes. I'm not sure the price reflects the product but maybe it's all organic and what not, then in that case I'd understand. read more

Mizza - Spicy Sausage Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I visited Santa Barbara for the weekend and needed to make a res for a large group! My mom found this place on yelp, and it was a big hit! We got the veggie pizza, short ribs, chicken cobb salad, broccoli, and pesto pasta. I loved the salad, and the veggie pizza was amazing (thin crust fyi)! Everything is farm to table style so ingredients were super fresh. The pasta and the short ribs were on the heavier side so perfect for sharing. Would def come back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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The food is delicious I have order to go before and I finally went to eat at the restaurant everything was good until we got the bill and they had added a credit card charge to my total I expressed to the waiter that I was not going to use a credit card and to remove the charge I told him I was going to pay with my inkind app which is linked to my debit card . I recently downloaded this app while in vegas to pay at restaurants. The manager proceeded to say that I had to pay the credit card charge for using the app and I said no mam I will not . I have never encountered such a bogus charge in any restaurant before . For me this ruined the whole experience I would have been a returning customer but not anymore. Be careful read before you pay read more

Mizza was a great dinner. We sat outside and it was very pretty. There also happened to be a street fest so we lucked out because we got to hear live music. The service was good and they were very busy. Cocktails and mocktails were delicious. Meatball appetizer was flavorful and done nicely. Gnocchi was good and the spicy shrimp pasta was fabulous! It could've been a little more spicy but it had lots of flavor. The only thing we didn't care for was the pizza. It was a bit bland and the ratio of topping to dough, sauce was odd. Didn't seem to match the level with everything else. We would def try this place again-it was lovely. And of course a perfect area to walk before and after dinner! read more

Everything was so good:) we came to visit during Thanksgiving and the food here left a really strong impression read more

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Was in town for a wedding, my wife (vegan) wanted a place to get a bite Enter MIZZA Directions are a bit tricky (call if lost) but the host was super kind and directed us. Vegan options for pizza , great wines, INCREDIBLE ARUGULA/potato salad Lauren the server helped my wife and the service was incredible! Got a bottle of rusack -- INCREDIBLE. We happened to get one of the last bottles before it was discontinued. Highly recommend coming here for the service and the food. Oh, and Lauren deserves a promotion!!! :) great service all around read more

Mizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

we had the braided short ribs and the italian ham, olive and artichoke pizza and both were pretty good, especially the tender short ribs. service was great and tables are comfortable. also love that they give some complimentary bread. lovely restaurant overall! read more

Great service, very yummy food, and the environment is lovely. A bit pricey, but great for more formal occasions like birthdays or dates.

Great place with amazing pizza and great ambiance. Outdoor seating is very pleasant and romantic. They have a great selection of pizza. We had mushroom truffle pizza and arugula potato salad. Both dishes were great. We had a great time. They also have a good selection of wines. Service was attentive and nice. Food arrived quickly and the whole experience was great. read more

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Excellent food, service and ambiance! We'll be back! Grilled octopus and butter squash ravioli, delicious! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service! A big thank you to our waiter Max for being so friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back. read more

Delicious food. Good service. Nice location. In Kind app accepted. Average value. Varied menu

I was walking around downtown and needed a place to park for a work meeting and landed here. I started with a caesar salad and a glass of sauvignon blanc. I could've passed on the salad, the wine was good though. The spicy shrimp was really good though!!! I would go back for that. The tiramisu was just okay. Great ambiance, and I really appreciated the server/host who gave me the really big table at the back of the restaurant for my meeting. The owner, Brendan, was a gentlemen as well. read more

Had a great day walking State St in Santa Barbara window shopping and needed to sit and grab something to eat. Pizza and a beer sounded good and we happened to stop in front of Mizza. Ordered a beer and saw grilled octopus on the menu so we ordered the appetizer. The octopus was cooked perfectly and there was a lot of it. As for the pizza ordered a chicken and pancetta which was also very good. We couldn't finish the whole thing so brought it back to our hotel. We sat outside which was nice and the service was fast and attentive. Great place to stop and grab a bite when visiting State Street. read more

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We had brunch here for the first time and the food was incredible. The staff was beyond helpful and friendly and they accommodated my request to switch the pasta from spaghetti to gnocchi. We sat outside and they had plenty of shade to keep you cool from the sun. The drinks were tasty, the lavender and espresso martinis were to die for! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Mizza - Espresso martini, cosmopolitan, lavender Martini - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great food from start to finish, European vibes. Max was an attentive and genuinely amazing server, and we can't recommend the mussels enough -- absolutely delicious and a must-order! read more

I love the ambiance of this place. We were a party of six and found a good table to fit everyone with more room. The food was so good... fresh and tasty. read more

Mizza - Lasagna Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This was a great restaurant! We tried their Pesto Chicken Pasta, their burrata + heirloom tomatoes and their Wild Mushroom and Leek Fettuccine. It was pretty good! The flavors were great and I really enjoyed how the pasta was cooked . The service was also pretty good however something that caught us off guard was that the appetizer came at the same time as the main courses. I would have preferred having the appetizer before the meal. The ambiance was nice! It was really enjoyable read more

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Tuscan shrimp fettuccine, flavorful, creamy & delicious! The pairing of sun dried tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms were perfect to the fresh shrimp! Highly recommend! read more

Mizza - My meal - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Erika and Andrew (the manager) served us. They were extremely kind and their service was excellent. The food is some of the best I've had ever had. Their filet mignon and meatballs, what I ordered, were especially good. The restaurant looks quite nice and they have live performers there. read more

I go here often and always love the atmosphere and company. I am putting a low review due to the manager and the staff denying me with showing up at a later time. There time shows 9:00pm closing online and I showed up at 8:40pm. I called the restaurant as I left and wanted to speak to a manager, I then got one in the phone and was explaining what had happened when I got hung up on. I called back and was told from the manager that I was the rude one that hung up on them. It was really disappointing that a restaurant that I enjoy so much and that I visit quite often be rude in a way that frankly I won't ever go back. If a company is closing their kitchen early than they need to adjust there times correctly for the consumer to know when they're not wanting to work anymore. With this said, I will not be going back to MIZZA and I will also network this to many people that travel and also visit Santa Barbara for great experiences so they can avoid this restaurant due to there lack of wanting to provide service. With best regards. read more

Small portions of food !!!! Not a great quality! It's ok but , we won't go back ! Nothing special! Everything is in mini size including ur coke and Pepsi, so imagine ordering a drink and it comes in a tine tiny cup . Kinda disappointing. Indoor setting is extremely hot no A/C better to sit outside. Get ready to get ripped off! read more