The most amazing owners and the best food!!! We love Thario's!!! The pizza is just delicious, and the lasagna is a perfect meal to share. The desserts are also a hidden gem that should not be passed up! read more

Great cozy and intimate place for couples or family outstanding service with the 3 hr drive owners are amazing and friendly love this place read more

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I'm disappointed to give a 1 star review. Typically their food is good, recently it has been lacking flavor. On our most recent visit, the service was so incredibly horrible that we sat there for three hours and no one asked if we needed anything. We had to walk up to their kitchen window multiple times to ask for things or tell them they forgot certain dishes. I honestly couldn't wait to get out of there. It stole a huge chunk of time out of my husband's birthday. read more

I love been in tharios kitchen one of my favorite places ever a family restaurant I was there with my family and we all had a great time read more

Thario's Kitchen - Special caprese salad - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

New place near Santa Barbara. We drove up from Los Angeles to try this place out and it didnt disappoint! The ambiance is very warm and cozy; something like being at home. The staff make you feel incredibly welcomed and the restaurant itself is such a quiet and peaceful environment. Outside in the patio is just as cozy and homey as the inside. The food....omg...was delicious! I'm such a pizza snob, but the pizza was perfect. It wasnt too heavy, the dough was perfectly toasted and the it was very light, but filling. Amazing place for a date or a family meal! read more

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There are restaurants and then there are special places. Eateries that evoke memories, the personal past, places where you are just not enjoying a great meal but you feel comfortable like you are in somebody's home or a long ago family place, perhaps a visit to a little French or Italian village cafe while driving through the European countryside where nobody is rushing you away from your table. And the food, well, that's a wonderful surprise in itself whether it's the fairly traditional Italian dishes with a slight twist here and there, or the imaginative real transformations of tradition, like the truly marvelous Brisket Pizza!! I kid you not. I have never seen a pizza disappear so quickly as the night 5 of us were there with at least four other dishes. It starts with an incredible chewy thin crust, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions. and real beef brisket ( like my mother used to make!) or their Chicken Fettuccini which unlike many other recipes is light and delicate . They have wonderful appetizers a number of which have delicate pastry and are stuffed with spinach and may have salad on top. The delicate touch is due to the delightful Belgian/French chef Thais. Leave room for the best chocolate mousse you ever tasted, or the tiramisu or creme brûlée. Mario your host and co-owner with his chef wife at Thario's Kitchen makes you feel right at home. read more

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Terrific place! I can't say enough! Mario and Thalil have done a great job of creating a warm cozy neighborhood restaurant. You feel like you are in an Italian trattoria. Thalil's cooking is excellent and the prices are very good. They can customize the meals for you and their nightly specials are always a surprise. Try the meatballs! The appetizer breads are distinctive and vary from night tonight. The service is always with a smile, and it's family! I urge you all to try this place. I think you will like it! read more

This place is amazing!! So glad we found it. It's right outside downtown Carp and definitely a must. Food is delicious, outdoor patio is so cute and the service is excellent. We will definitely come back soon! 10/10 read more

Amazing food. Super friendly couple that owns the establishment. Just a fantastic gem of a spot.

We just accidentally came across Tharios and had an absolutely excellent dinner. Service and ambiance was excellent. The food was superb. Put it back n your must list when drivering up or down the coast if when it n Carpinteria. read more

I recommend this place where you can feel like you are in home the best service by the owners Thais and Mario! Excellent food read more

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Don't kid, this place is legit. I've had pizza, meat and veggie lasagna, chicken Alfredo (lots of garlic so a refreshing adult version of this dish), Gorgonzola salad and the desserts are amazing. Let me list the desserts I've tried Tiramisu and chocolate mousse which I took camping do they were a million stars! Blueberry pie!!! Chocolate bites!! Next up to try I'd the Pesto Pizza! Just call them, ask about the specials and desserts, order everything that sounds good, drive to Santa Claus Lane and go in to see this place. It's a cool spot and it's unbelievable how amazing the food smells. I'm sure there open for dine in now as well. read more

The food here is excellent and generous in size. Mario the owner and the other young, blonde waiter were both very welcoming and friendly. I loved the decor inside, it felt like I was dining at someone's cozy home! We got the lasagna (their most popular item per Mario) and the puttanesca. Both were delicious and I cannot wait to return! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Complimentary bread and black garlic, olive tapenade - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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The new owners have really improved the food and especially the service of this place. It's great to have another restaurant option in Carpinteria and good one at that. read more

Both the environment and food were fit for a romantic date or a fun time with friends. Delicious and well made food. Quality ingredients!

The Chef and family were so awesome and welcoming. I found a picture of one of the meals they had cooked as a special and even though it wasn't on the menu tonight the Chef chopped it up for me. Also not a big fan of olives but let me tell you they make the best so check it out! I will highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

Having lived in the area for almost fifty years it shocked me that I had never been to dinner here. The new owners of Borrello's Pizza & Pasta, Mario and Thais, are absolutely delightful and very committed to having a quality family restaurant at a very affordable price point. The food is authentic, incredibly yummy, and full of love. We just had a family birthday party there tonight, and we ordered four or five different entrees plus a pizza and salads. Everything was top drawer. Home-made food and love-made ambiance. Grazie mille!! By the way, I have never given a 5 star rating....until tonight. read more

Looking forward to mothers day dinner with my family. But due to emergencies i was left with no dinner . I called and owner said I could come in. But when I arrived he curtly said he wasn't serving anyone without reservations. What a day. I know Mother's Day is tricky and I had not planned on this. I had met owner before and he seemed nice and invited me to enjoy restaurant , left a bad taste in my mouth now. As a local business owner . I felt I should say something about good communication! read more

Great food and ambiance. Service could be a little better. Just need to clear dishes faster.

First time in Carpintería and I'm impressed by this town because of this restaurant. The customer service was awesome. The pizza and gamberi shrimp was delicious. The creme brûlée yum. This place is a must and order the house red wine too. So happy to have tried this place. read more

was looking for a place to have a nice meal that wasn't pretentious but still a quality meal and wow ... did we ever find it!! This place uses the simple natural flavours of the food as they are and you are in for a treat! Simple, flavorful, healthy and so tasty!! it's a family run business and they are lovely humans. One of the best meals I've had in a long time and this coming from someone who eats out in San Diego a lot. The service was great and we had an amazing surprise chocolate dessert too!! stop here it's SO worth it!!! read more

We were a party of three and the food got mixed reviews. My niece loved her fettuccine alfredo, my sister thought her pasta primavera was pretty good, and I found the eggplant parmigiana inedible. Based on the excellent reviews from other patrons, it appears my sister and I may have chosen poorly from the menu. I would have been willing to return and give other entrees a try if the server had been wearing a mask the whole time. I understand that wearing a mask for hours is uncomfortable but c'mon do I really have to explain why a server who is carrying our food needs to cover his nose and mouth? Unacceptable for any restaurant to operate without a strict policy on masks and sanitation. read more

Wow!! This place is so cute and the owner is super friendly. He took my order and was super fast...he also recommended the torta capressa which I have yet to go try! But I will definitely be coming back here. Love the ambiance and the friendly service. read more

Stopped by with a few girl friends on our way south from Santa Barbara. We were thoroughly impressed by this cozy Italian oasis. The olive tapenade and freshly made bread blew us away. Furthermore, order the bruschetta and the caprese for appetizers! It truly does not disappoint. Finally, do not even get me started on our entrées. We ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, margherita pizza, lasagna, and the Al pesto with goat cheese. But, every option would probably be just as great! The waiters were very kind and accommodating of our questions and requests. Such a warm and friendly place! Stop at Thario's if you want to have an amazing experience. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Excellent! Starters the fabulous in the pasta puttanesca was out of this world I haven't had any pasta in over a year I'm so glad I saved it for this evening ! Will be back soon! Compliments to the chef! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Vino . Appetizer of Prosciutto salami and Barata and peppers. Excellent! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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We recently stopped at Thario's on our way home from Morro Bay, and I am so glad we did! The restaurant is a gem--delicious food, lovely patio, great vibes, nice presentation, excellent menu, and wonderful owners and staff. I loved that the waiter was very attentive as to whether we needed more bread or water or anything else, yet was not intrusive to our meal. I also liked that the waiter was very well informed about the dishes on the menu and the specials board, which helped us to decide what we wanted. It was wonderful that the owner, Mario, came to visit with us to make sure we were satisfied with our meal, and it was very interesting to converse with him about the restaurant. His wife is the co-owner and chef, and she is an excellent chef. I had the shrimp and leeks dish, which was outstanding--amazing flavor, beautiful presentation, tons of nice fat shrimps. It easily could have been served in an upscale, fine quality restaurant like Chez Panisse in Berkeley and not be out of place. It was so good that I am craving it right now as I write about it. My husband and son each ordered their own pizzas, which were also delicious. We also ordered to share the caprese salad as an appetizer, which was one of the best of its kind I have ever tasted. Overall, we were very impressed. Every detail from the water bottles to the complimentary bread and olives is perfection. Part of my family is Italian, so being used to authentic homemade Italian dishes, I am very picky about eating at Italian restaurants. Thario's earns 5 stars from me and my family. My only regrets are that we were too full to try dessert, and we live too far away to dine here on a regular basis. But, whenever we are in the Ventura area again, we definitely will stop by for a great meal. Don't miss out. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food, and your tastebuds will thank you. read more

I highly recommend this Italian restaurant off Santa Claus Ln. in Carpinteria. Fun ambience. The mozzarella, pesto, tomato, puff pastry was a delicious appetizer. I had the lasagna which is absolutely worth the 30 minute wait and really came out quickly after our appetizer. My husband had the Gorgonzola spicy sausage pasta, which was also amazing. read more

Yum! I was a local in the 90's so I always stop when passing through. Thario's was amazing tonight. The food was perfect and the atmosphere was quiet with a melody of Bosa Nova, a house red and good Italian cooking. Delicious Bolognese and Alfredo! We saw a steady stream of happy locals picking up take-out and enjoyed our meal in solitude. thank you guys. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Bolognese and Alfredo. House red - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

My wife and I just had pizza at Thario's Kitchen on Santa Claus Lane. ! This is the best crust and pie in all of Santa Barbara! Their menu looks very inviting. We plan to return often in the future. We want to encourage anyone reading this review to give Thario's a try. The owners are very friendly and made us feel right at home. In this time of CV 19 their outside dining is lovely and we felt very safe dining t read more

Thario's is a local FAVORITE!!! The dishes are exceptional !! A real gem, don't pass it by!!

Highly recommend the shrimp arbiata if you like a little heat. The arugula salad is excellent. The pizzas were great but I would stick to the pepperoni. The margarita pizza was the only thing stopping me from giving this place 5 stars. It was just ok. Service was excellent and while we opted for takeout they have their Covid conscious layout handled well if you are looking to dine in. read more

I can say nothing less than FABULOUS! We dined last night outdoor on their Covid distanced patio. We started our meal with bruschetta that was delicious. Then onto their delicious pizza. Such unique flavors! Give this new restaurant Santa Claus Lane. You won't be disappointed. read more

We were looking for a quick bite while traveling back home and found Thario's Kitchen, which did not disappoint! This little gem serves up delicious authentic Italian dishes for luck and dinner! We had the pizza, pasta, and arugula burrata salad - all were AMAZING! They had the most adorable outdoor seating area, spaced comfortably for social distancing. Not only was our food impeccable, the service was also top notch! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Mario, who was also our server! He was so kind and accommodating. I accidentally left my wallet behind and he generously mailed it back to me. Thario's Kitchen easily gets 5 stars from us, and we can't wait to come back!! Thanks again for everything! read more

This place is such a wonderful gem! The owners/chef are super personable and welcoming. The food is fantastic and the tiramisu is to die for!! read more

Our first time at this family owned restaurant in Carpinteria. The atmosphere was calm, great for families and our small dog (we even got a water bowl for our Ziggy). Lots of beautiful plants, veggies around us made for a great ambiance. Mario is an amazing host and the food was delicious. We had Caprese Salad, Bruschetta, Chicken Alfredo and Lasagna!! Exceeded any and all expectations and absolutely fresh and delicious! A must visit if you're in the area. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Wow! The new owners have hit this one out of the park! Absolutely delicious and the prices are great! Try the fettuccine Alfredo! read more

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PURE LOVE. Period. We have been here several times, so this review is not from a single visit, but rather an overall experience. The new owners, Mario & Thyis (spell??), are incredibly passionate not only about giving their customers delightful food, but also a wonderful, welcoming experience. Food tastes vary, so what is exquisite to one, might be "ho-hum" to another. But if you want to feel like family, then you can call this place home. We've been to restaurants with delicious food, but made to feel like they're doing us a favor just to bring water - doesn't make the food go down so well! (Won't mention names, but you can check out my other reviews ) Please support this wonderful couple. Go. Relax. Don't be in a rush. Enjoy the company of those you are with, and the beautiful view of the mountains of Carpinteria and refreshing ocean breeze. Appreciate the love that was put into preparing the nourishment they offer. You will be glad you did! read more

my family & I came into this restaurant or the first time near christmas, around the time they opened. it was absolutely lovely. we came in rather late and the owners happily stayed open late to accommodate us (though i felt so bad for being ~those~ customers coming in late, they insisted.) every dish was just sooooo good and tasted so genuine, i felt like i was in italy. i've celebrated an anniversary here, been at events where they have catered. this restaurant just excites me! i really want to continue the support to help keep places like this afloat during the pandemic, because they just deserve it. order takeout or through grubhub!!! the owners are awesome people who care about their customers and will go out of their way to make sure it's always a good experience read more

Best lunch I have had in a long time! Really delicious, fresh food. We sat out in the front garden which is covered with beautiful plants and fresh herbs surrounding the property. We had a prosciutto, burrata, Gorgonzola, arugula cheese board to start and for lunch we had the capricciosa pizza, and Di Peppe salad. I would rate each of these items a 10/10. Overall some of the best food in town! Check them out! read more

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I ordered some food over the phone for pickup. As my girlfriend and I walked in, I was greeted by the son. I let him know I was here for my order. A second after, we were rushed by the father... he told my girlfriend that she needed to cover up because "they're a family restaurant"... We were both so uncomfortable by his statement... My girlfriend was so appalled that she waited outside... We were both hoping that the food would be better than the service... It wasn't any better... I ordered a pizza, chicken piccata, and the polpette. The pizza was dry and tasted horrible, the polpette tasted like it had canned marinara sauce, cheap pasta, and dry "homemade" meatballs... Lastly the chicken piccata smelled and tasted rancid.. I paid $80.00 to get disrespected and have him serve us dog food. Presto Pasta serves better food...This place is mediocre...Never coming here again. :) read more