Italian Restaurants near Goleta

“I think ca Dario has a sweet spot for me and my husband because we have had many special dates here. It's amazing how inside it feels nothing like the actual location. The food is always great and the pasta is amazing! The best gnocchi I've had. I recommend for a special and yummy dinner.“

“The spaghetti was fabulous Bob and I aggressively enjoyed the 7.50 dinner with fresh garlic bread and loved the cold beer selection . The grand reopening of the original Gio’s, is a success and a masterful throw back to Isla vista reincarnation .(real silver ware…..plates and good food)Super. (If you read the other reviews they’re all bogus, from a vintage boycott against Geo’s where the university blacklisted them because they didn’t sell beer to DACA student without ID). The name out there is still tabu……….under some canceled umbrella , it went thru a stint as a “Rincon brewery”, then “the Rockfire Grill” , the new name is officially “Goucho Pizza” . (It’s a throw back, just like the original )Parking: 14“

“This is quite possibly, not only the best restaurant in Santa Barbara, but possibly anywhere. The food, the artwork, the drinks, service, the management, the host, the bus boys.... Everything about this place is perfection. The manager Sam, makes sure everything is on point! A well run establishment that I can't say enough good things about. Ask for Jay the server, he's top notch.“

“I had a delightful experience at Saint Bibiana cafe in Santa Barbara today with my husband.After a refreshing walk, we decided to stop for lunch and were pleasantly surprised.The cafe exudes a cozy atmosphere, and the pizza with mushrooms and lemon was exceptionally tasty.The staff were friendly and provided prompt service, adding to the overall positive vibe of the place. We left feeling satisfied and content, wishing nothing but prosperity for this charming establishment.I highly recommend paying a visit to Saint Bibiana cafe for a memorable dining experience. “

“The customer service is why I will be eating here regularly. My drink was never empty and if it got close they were on it. My food was great just needed a dash of salt. I really liked that they seem to know their customers and care about what's going on in their lives. They even insisted I take a Togo cup. Good people and good vibes.“

“As we approached the restaurant, we were not sure where the seating was. Though with enough seats outside, our group wanted to sit inside as the day was becoming colder. The seats inside were as plentiful as outside, but more tightly packed. After the server took our order, we waited for a moderate amount of time for the dishes--a little longer than we would hope for given the short line--but definitely worth the wait. A server laid out all three of our (unplanned identically ordered) Santa Barbara Spicy Shrimp Pastas, each of which had a small slice of toased bread and sausage on top of the very liberal amounts of sauce. The quality of the food served felt very... intentional. The plates, in addition to the sizes of them, gave off the quality that we were just served a homecooked meal. With a decent amount of pasta given to us, we were very content with how much our ~$16 (per person) bill got us in terms of pasta. The sauce had a very umami flavor that slightly overpowered the traditional pasta sauce, but still reminded me of a home-cooked pasta. The bread was wonderfully toasted, and gave a refreshing change of texture with the soft pasta with its fresh crunch, allowing us to eat the remainder of the sauce. Finally, the pasta itself was soft and absorbed the sauce well. When we were finished we were extremely satisfied with our meal--both its quality and value. I would 100% recommend this restaurant and its Santa Barbara Spicy Shrimp Pasta. It has quality food for a really reasonable price.“

“All dishes we ordered were very good (salad, white bean soup special, duck ravioli, veal scallopini, and pasta carbonara). Panna cotta dessert was outstanding. A few minor improvement suggestions - 1) the carbonara and scallopini were not served fully warm enough 2) Carbonara was a bit too salty.“

“Got seated outside during busy time. No music played outside and only one lamp for 4 parallel tables, so cold. They seemed busy and stressed when I arrived. Excellent food. Server was friendly but did not understand my questions when I asked about wine list, wine that did come out took quite some time and was wrong.I walked or else I probably would've gone to another less busy spot. Would be great experience during off peak hours and indoors.“

“On our first meal at Via Maestro 42 we ordered the Asparagus risotto and the Bronzino with spinach and roasted potatoes. The potatoes were so lightly roasted that I feared that they would be flavorless but I was wrong. The dish was exceptional. Oh, we also enjoyed the bruschetta. Good and garlicky. The tiny indoor seating area was replete with locals and the vibe was warm and fun. Part of this was the excellent service by Salvador, who was clearly well known and loved.“

“Food was great, portion is not as big as other people made it sound. If you eat small portions it is sharable a dish, but if you eat more then the portion is generous for one person. We ordered the sampler and food was delicious!! Great service they are quick to serve you. You order and pay ahead. Clean, great “

“While visiting the area, my kid noticed the logo from a TikTok she had seen. We decided to give it a try and both the food and the customer service were excellent. The owner has a great vibe, and he has excellent staff supporting him. We tried a Pepperoni pizza and it was quite delicious right out of the brick over. It had a great undercarriage, not too burnt. Perfectly crips. The area was quiet, we were there around Noon on a Saturday.“

“My girlfriend and I enjoyed the meal that we had at Trattoria Vittoris overall. We were seated shortly after we arrived (with reservations). We ordered the special salad to share, plus I ordered the ravioli and she ordered the spaghetti bolognese, plus a couple glasses of wine each. The total cost came to about $100. Not bad. The special salad was weird/odd, all of the ingredients made sense (arugula, shaved fennel, almonds and feta), except chunks of watermelon which we both agreed belong in a summer salad.“

“Pizza is my thing; I love trying new local pizza spots whenever we travel. And don't get me wrong, I rarely find a pizza I don't love - but it's rare to find one that truly blows me away. Lucky Penny was just that; an unassuming spot in the funk zone that I had no doubt would be good, but was floored that it might be one of the best pies I've ever had. We can't wait to return!Vegetarian options: In addition to many veggie-forward pizza options, the salads and roasted cauliflower are also delicious!Parking: Street Parking in the Funk Zone is difficult, but luckily the city parking structure near Hotel Californian is just around the corner.Kid-friendliness: Pizza. Who doesn't love pizza?!“

“This is the best restaurant in Santa Barbara! I had the best experience with service, food and the overall experience! They are very familiar with gluten free options! I highly recommend it and will be back! ???. Eva was so welcoming and lovely. Omar was an outstanding waiter and very attentive!“

“I love the Crocodile Restaurant!! I found this place last year when I was asked to perform for a birthday there. I knew it would be the right atmosphere for my vocal entertainment. I'm there every THURSDAY & FRIDAY night! (5:30-7:30) I sing mostly romantic songs but change it up for the kids to enjoy the fun of live music. I love taking requests to make the evening what the guests want it to be. The extensive food menu as well as the variety on the song menu make this restaurant a really cool place.“

“I love a pizza place with a range of size options! It worked really well for our family of 4 to get three pizzas, in 8", 10", and 12" - nobody had to compromise their desired topping combos! We had plenty for dinner for two adults and two teens, with a few slices leftover for lunch. Another way to customize is with crust thickness - we got two with regular crust and one thin crust. I got the veggie Hawaiian, which was packed with toppings. So easy to call and order, was at the peak dinnertime and the order was ready in about 45 minutes. Get a side of the homemade ranch; you won't be sorry! Eat in also available at a handful of tables and a nice little bookshelf to pass the time. Conveniently located in the Mesa next to Blenders in the Grass, a short walk from Vons and Lazy Acres if you need to combine your errands.“

“We ordered a #19 large Sicilian pizza. It was absolutely delicious ?! Thin crust, a lot of cheese, sausage, onions, and basil. We ordered a ceasar salad, which was crispy and delicious. With lots of ceassr dressing and Parmigiano cheese on the side. Julie and the other employees made sure that everything was packaged ? perfectly ?. Wow, it was our first visit, and we were impressed. $33.00 plus tip!“

“Held a surprise birthday party for my Mom over the weekend with 25 of her closest friends and family. The management was communicative and provided a perfect set up and wait staff to take really good care of us throughout the evening. Everyone enjoyed the Italian appetizers, wine and entrees, which were plentiful! It was a wonderful night she will remember for years to come!“

“I’ve been to the Da Michele in Napoli. This place is by far the closest one can find in America to the real thing. Thank you to the wonderful owner who brought it home for us. We enjoy it a few times a month. The server from Montenegro is our favorite!“

“What a wonderful meal! The chicken piccata was amazing, as was the chicken Marsala. The decor is straight out of the 50's and 60's so was fun! The staff was wonderful and Roy visited each table. A very unique and enjoyable evening!“

“Rude employees. Asked for a table outside because we had our baby asleep on the stroller and wanted to have space for him, they wanted to put us inside and told us take that or nothing. Couldn’t believe it, but plenty of other places out there with nice and well trained staff!“

“It's a bit of a walk to The Bistro once you valet park your car, but the outdoor seating is beautiful out on the patio. The food was great, the timing was a little slow since we went on a Sat morning at the end of breakfast (10:30-11). The food was wonderful!“

“Service was tops, our waiter was a pro! Food was good. The anticlimax was the $4.13 credit card service charge. Why shove this in the customer’s face after a $125 dinner (2 ppl)? Not unlike a “poison-pill” after an otherwise pleasant experience. Funny how something as trivial ($ wise speaking) as this makes this an indelible distasteful memory of this restaurant…. Why not just distribute this cost percentage-wise into the menu prices?“

“We were at this wonderful restaurant again yesterday! We love the Manhattan cocktail there, and also the cucumber and rosemary cocktail! What a gorgeous selection of different cured meats! Seabass in white wine - just melts in your mouth! Insanely delicious shrimp! And actually, we specifically traveled from Beverly Hills to eat the unique Carbonara pizza. Ask to add another egg to it and it's just a culinary madness! Great wine selection! Amazing atmosphere! We will be back again and again! That's for sure!“