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!!

Cute little place for families and decent pizza. Salad was super basic. My son loved his pizza. No…read moreAC. Fans only. Bring quarters if you have kids. There is a small arcade game area.

Hands-down, one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life. And had the perfect amount of sauce…read moreand cheese ratio did not even leave the crust soggy or leaking through. It was a thinner crust p and was completely flavorful.. I wish I would've taken a picture or two show, but it was devoured right away. They have a small arcade area when you walk into order. And then you walk around the corner where all the seating is available with a large TV to watch a game or something. They also have one of those juke boxes so you can choose your own music while you're there. If I remember correctly, I don't think they had fountain sodas. But I ordered just a bottled soda and they gave me a cup of ice. They were so nice and checked on us to see if we needed anything extra.

Celebrating our nation's 250th birthday in beautiful Solvang!…read more We ate at Craft House four times during our visit--and for good reason! It is, in our opinion, the best restaurant in Solvang. Every meal was exceptional, and the service was consistently outstanding. From the moment we walked in, Daniel welcomed us with a warm smile that made us feel right at home. At our first breakfast, Taylor provided friendly, attentive service that set the tone for the rest of our visits. That evening, we enjoyed the cauliflower appetizer, beet & burrata salad, short rib grilled cheese and black tie burger. Every dish was absolutely delicious. On our second breakfast visit, Sandra took wonderful care of us. She is such an asset to Craft House--knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely welcoming. Sophia, who brought out our food several times, always greeted us with the biggest smile. You can tell she truly loves what she does. Lorenzo and Nora were also fantastic servers who helped make every visit memorable. Over four visits, we sampled several different entrées and breakfasts. The avocado toast and chorizo quesadilla were definite standouts, and every meal exceeded our expectations. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Craft House team for your incredible hospitality, exceptional service, and outstanding food. We can't wait to return!

Our favorite spot in Solvang. We come 3 times a year and this is always our dinner spot ( sometimes…read morewe'll come twice if we're there longer). Everything we have ordered has been amazing. Some favorites are the short rib grilled cheese, Korean filet salad, pizza, pasta, Brussel sprouts,, cocktails, I mean everything is so good! Live music outside on weekends is a vibe. Service is always great! Whenever we bring family or friends here they all have loved it! I usually make a reservation for a Saturday night but there's always some open tables available.

Juan was the best - seriously one of the best waiters I've ever had! He was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond to accommodate gluten-free needs and food allergies. Only rating based on a lunch visit but it's a great spot for lunch. We sat on the patio which was a beautiful vibe. We ordered the salmon salad and the artichoke special and everything was great! Artichoke dish could have used a squeeze of some citrus on top but other than that it was great. Salad was very fresh and salmon was great quality.

Stopped here for lunch on Wednesday. What a fabulous place!…read moreFrom flatbread pizza to crudo, and to the wine selection, it was truly perfect. We sat outside as it was a really nice day and the great service, the menu options, and the music was all chill vibe we needed after a 4 hr drive. Thank you and I will be back! Cheers!

The Wine Merchant is a nice wine country restaurant on the main drag in Los Olivos. Had dinner here…read moreafter a day of tasting. The restaurant decor is nice, though nothing special, with a sizeable patio for outdoor dining. We started with a couple of local wines by the glass. The wine list here is heavily biased towards local wines as one would expect from a wine country restaurant. Kudos for the local focus! The menu here is wine country, farm-to-table and the restaurant even has their own organic farm a short distance away where they source ingredients. For dinner we started with the beet salad special served over a citrus yogurt. For main courses we had the grilled rack of lamb and a quinoa bowl with salmon. Every dish was expertly prepared and delicious. The fruits and veggies were exceptionally fresh being sourced directly. David was our server and coincidentally was our server at a wine tasting earlier in the day. His service and that from the supporting team were professional and friendly. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation!

This is a hard one to review. We had one good appetizer and a glass of wine. The rest of it kind of…read morewent south. The positive first: walking in everybody was super friendly and greeted us with a smile, and sat us down right away on the patio since we had our dog with us. We ordered the baked brie appetizer and two glasses of red wine. My husband had the Austin Hope Cab and I had a red blend. I don't remember the brand name. It was a little bit expensive for a glass of wine. I wanna say around $25 but we both were in the mood for a good wine and wanted to treat ourselves. The baked Brie was delicious. Negative: the fish and chips and the service. I was so excited to see fish and chips on the menu because it was halibut. I'm used to cod in fish and chips so of course I had to order since I am a huge halibut lover. The table next to us also said what an amazing meal that was and ordered one to go. We received our fish and chips from not our server and the person dropped the meal and left without asking us if we needed anything. My husband and I looked at the fish and chips and immediately started laughing. It looked like little fish nuggets as opposed to fish! I kind of thought we were being punked. We waited and waited for the server to come by or a manager or some thing and could not get anybody to come talk to us. It took 14 minutes for her to finally come tap on our table and ask if everything was OK. We told her it was not OK and to look at the size of the fish and she said she would go tell the kitchen and asked if we wanted to remake it. At that point, we weren't even hungry anymore. We were just kind of annoyed at the entire situation. She comes back out a few minutes later and says we're going to take it off of your bill. We don't see her for a while and then the manager comes over and says we took it off of your bill. He didn't ask if there's any way to make it right he just said OK anyways and walked away at the end. Being in the restaurant industry for many years, I thought this was pretty offensive. If I were him, I probably would have made another one right away or offered something they are known for like their pizza. So overall, I wouldn't be back. I think there's many other restaurants around there and to be treated like that after how we were served....no thank you!

I was visiting in the area and a local recommended this restaurant. The restaurant is big and…read morespacious on the inside and also had outside seating. We went for lunch to try out a couple things. We were seated immediately and offered menus. We ordered a seared ahi salad, calamari, bolognese, and mushroom pizza. The ahi salad was delicious. The vinaigrette was delicious and refreshing. The ahi was seared just right. The calamari was flavorful and crispy. It also came with some shrimps which was a nice surprise. The bolognese was nice and hearty. The pizza had the perfect crust thickness and tasted even better when I baked it for dinner later in the day. Overall, we enjoyed everything we tried and would like to come back on the next visit.

You can technically get by without having to drive once you arrive Solvang especially if you are…read morestaying in the heart of the Danish Village. However, we wanted to enjoy a local favorite like Leonardo's tucked in the Nielsen's Shopping Center off the main drag. The Involtini di Melanzane, eggplant creatively stuffed with angel hair pasta topped with a smoke scamora marinara sauce was such a pleasant surprise. I expected the angel hair on the side but actually stuffing it in the eggplant, gave it such a depth of flavor, it made me a fan of angel hair. The Salsiccie, oven roasted sausage that comes with 3 was a bit salty for me since it's just over cannellini beans. Having some pasta on the side may cut down on the saltiness.

We came in with a party of 7, and Cecco Ristorante exceeded every expectation. From the moment we…read morewalked in, the service was warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The Chicken Marsala was absolutely incredible--rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It was easily one of the best I've ever had. The bread bowl is a must-order, the wood-fired pizza was fresh and delicious, and the salad tasted like it was made with ingredients picked straight from a local garden. Every dish came out fresh, the portions were generous, and the quality of the food made this feel like a Michelin-worthy dining experience. If you're visiting Solvang, do yourself a favor and stop at Cecco Ristorante. We will definitely be back!

Stopped in for lunch it was a nice day they have outside patio seating. We ordered the prosciutto…read morePanini sandwich, a margarita, pizza, and a pesto noodle dish.. the food was good. Now for the 3 star part fountain drinks are $5 each no refills so for a $.65 dispensed drink they charged $5 and will not refill them but , water is free served in a juiced sized glass. Service was not all that we had to call the waitress if we needed to refill our free juice sized water glasses. The thing was we were the only customers most of the time . So for the food and drink ordered the bill came to $98 for lunch for three people worth it? No I do not think so Now the question will I come back ? No definitely no And I do not say this often