We loved the food. But our waiter was super rude. Also, it was my son's birthday and didn't even…read moreacknowledge it. It was on the reservation and in the system according to what the hostess. My son wanted to take his time on ordering and when our waiter heard that, his energy's changed completely. At first I wanted to feel bad and maybe think he was having a rough day but every other table he talked too, he was super friendly. He was tall, wears glasses and a chubby waiter, I'm not sure what was his name but that's all I know! Mangers please take this feedback seriously!

Delightful family dinner (in town for a funeral) at a nice new find in Santa Barbara…read more FOOD & DRINK - Food -- from salads to pasta to meats to desserts -- was all high grade and enjoyed by everyone there. The cocktail menu had some clever mixes, and the wine menu offered plenty (maybe even too many) suggestions. SERVICE - Overall service was attentive and effective. The staff worked with our needs and handled a couple of unexpected situations (a couple in our party unexpectedly showing up with their kids in tow) with aplomb. AMBIANCE - While you can't really see much of the ocean, the front windows face it from across the closest street, and the sense of it being there (especially with the windows open) counts for a lot. The house itself is upscale decorated and set. VALUE - Upscale and food and service matches the upscale prices, but it felt like we got worth for what what paid. We paid a bit over $100 a person -- but that included cocktails and wine (and the two kids, who got plates of their own). NET-NET - We're not locals, but Toma is definitely going on our list for any future visits we make to Santa Barbara.

I've celebrated many special occasions at Arnoldi's Restaurant over the years, and they never…read moredisappoint. The service is consistently exceptional--we were warmly welcomed upon arrival, and every one of my guests was made to feel well cared for throughout the event by our server - Luke. The food is excellent, the portions are generous, and the beautiful patio creates the perfect place for gathering with family and friends. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or another special milestone, Arnoldi's is a wonderful choice.

Food was solid…read more Service was even better Location a little awkward But man did they really used all of that space Don't let the first part of the restaurant fool you there is two other rooms both having there own vibe!!!! Must try the outside for that outside villa vibe Then the second room for a nice little cafe feeling Then the bar area for well the bar scene

My wife and I came here for the first time on outlet wedding anniversary. The food was so…read morewonderful! Super delicious and super fresh. The service was excellent and the whole restaurant is cute, clean, and a joy to be in. Totally recommend!!!!

My dad was craving Italian food on a recent stay in Santa Barbara, and this place came up as a dog…read morefriendly option. We had spent the day wandering through wine tastings and Solvang, so we were hungry. I wish we would have stopped somewhere else though. Ca'Dario was ok, but definitely not great. I wouldn't come back. - mozzarella caprese: probably the best thing on the menu. It's tough to mess up cheese and tomatoes. - fettuccine Alfredo: The dish became coagulated when it was set down in front of us, which made it really unappetizing. - ravioli: This was good, but not memorable. - spaghettini Della Nona: the best pasta we ate.

Still a 5 star…read more UPDATE: as of June 2026: note to management: please bring back the old Lambrusco!

On a whim, called same-day on a Saturday night and a gentleman on the phone got us a table for that…read moreevening. Already a good sign! We arrived to a packed, buzzing room and were shown to our table immediately. The energy was lively without being chaotic, in a good way. We ordered a starter and a main to share, both served efficiently and both genuinely delicious! The food lives up to the reputation! What stood out most, though, was watching the staff. Our server Karley was friendly and on point, and, looking around the room, that tone carried across the entire floor. Everyone seemed to know exactly what to do, exactly when to do it, and they did it with great attitudes and real teamwork. That kind of operation is rare these days, and I think it's probably the secret to why this place stays packed and keeps people coming back. This was my second visit and I was equally impressed as the first. That consistency is hard to achieve and says a lot about how the place is run. Highly recommend!

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.

Roasted cauliflower salad The Whole Shabang! Pizza!…read more + ranch for dipping Both were amazing! 10/10 would go back for more. It's open seating so there may be a wait but so worth it ! We went around 7pm on a weekend and grabbed a seat outside. They brought out the salad and pizza!

Picked up a couple pizzas for takeout - there were a lot of people picking up so it's clearly a…read morepopular spot! I liked the range of pizzas they have, we ordered a lemon mushroom and something with ricotta, bacon, and fig as well as some garlic knots. They were both really tasty; the fig one was my favorite pizza, but my favorite bite was perhaps the garlic knots! Perfectly fluffy and the marinara sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I would've liked more char on the crust, but no complaints otherwise. Definitely want to order from them again and try the Hawaiian and other pies.

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.

Came here for their happy hour yesterday (2pm - 5pm M - F) and it did not disappoint! Had a few…read moredrinks and my friend and I shared the coxinhas, pizza, and ribs. We left feeling very satisfied. Everything was so good but the pizza and coxinhas were my faves. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Ask for patio seating so you can dine while looking out into the ocean. Beautiful view!

So ate here twice while in town. I'd say modern Italian with some old world notes. Cocktails…read morewere on point, mojitos & old fashioned. First night, we had the potato appetizer to start & the market salad. The potatoes were yummy, probably could have just eaten them for my main. The salad was really fresh. The mains were: the risotto with scallops & the 7 hour veal bolognese. The risotto mentioned nothing of have octopus , which I later learned had, would have been nice to know way in advance. Note to the chef, some of us cannot have mixed seafood dishes. For dessert we tried the chocolate caramel bar - ooh what a gooey delight. The following night there was order of the chicken, the ribs, the lobster raviolis, bucatini and a margarita pizza. There were no complaints. Ambiance - casual; both in door & outdoor seating. There's heaters should it get chilly. Shall return our next trip down.