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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Mushroom Pizza
Paula Herrera
My compliments to the chef, the pizza was delicious. The staff was very friendly as well.Kid-friendliness: High chairs were available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian, Margherita Pizza, Cookies
Annie
I love this place, it satisfies my pizza cravings with deliciousness.When I want pizza I want it fast.This crew delivers: they work fast, in synch and they're still are able to laugh while working so fast. An added bonus is seeing them shape the pizza dough in the air. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Whole Shabang Top Shelf Pie, Veggie Pizza, Cream of the Crop Veggie Pie
Shawn Hu
Really good pizza, not too pricy, pretty fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hugo Bauer
Friendly and helpful staff, quick service, delicious pizza, unbelievable brown butter chocolate chip cookies… no brainer ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Schick
For my first visit to to Santa Barbara, I asked my nephew to take me to his favorite pizza place...his response..." No question, Aunt, it's St. Bibiana's!". He did not steer me wrong! Pepperoni, Margherita, and the Whole Shebang were ordered and consumed by our group of 5. Tasty sourdough pizzas! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, The Whole Shabang Top Shelf Pie, Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Finja 0198
Delicious pizza for a great price, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia B.
A great casual little spot: delicious pizza and free arcade games. Simply perfect! Adults and kids alike will love it.
Michael A.
Saint Bibiana was a 'virgin martyr" and a Saint of the early Church. "It is said her father was beaten and exiled, where he died of his wounds. Her mother was beheaded, and she and her sister were left to die in their home with no means to survive."I would love to write that she is the patron Saint of Pizza but there is no such connection to baked flatbread and Bibiana that i could find.But be that as it may: this pizza joint in the Paseo Nuevo area: very similar to places in Echo Park LA is producing first rate, Neapolitan style pizzas,The storefront is played way on the downlow with a mere small sign with St B and a few tables on the inside and a patented SB cupola seating area on the outside.Upon first entering i was put off a little as there was a wait to be recognized as a customer and to be waited on.Then Michello appeared offering suggestions andanswering my questions with a smile.As usual it is the crust and dough that is a primary issue with me.The crust is an old school Sicilian style dough: yeasty and crusty with a beautiful voluptuous bake with enough salt to give the whole Pie a lift out of the ordinary..The sauce and cheese is in the background yet supportive of the huge amount of mini pepperoni which dot the top of the pizza.Also: one problem is the box in which we took the pizza home. I do not know the bio-metrics of pizza boxes and what makes it keep the pizza at least warm on a drive of about 10 blocks but the one that St B's uses is not. The pizza was cool when we got home in a straight away drive to home. So, at this point: either eat in house or have your oven ready to give the pizza a little boost of heat when you get it home.St B's: this needs to be fixed. As it is your take away box is merely made of light cardboard and does not function properly. Overall if you are afraid of burned spots on a pizza crust you should probably avoid St Bibs. If not, St Bibiana's is serving up a primo pizza. These are also beer and bottles and glasses of wine. Parking is on the street. I will be back. cheers!
Kimberly S.
Pizza was really good. I got the Hawaiian and husband got pepperoni. It's more thin crust but not crispy thin. I ordered a salad and it was really good. It had apples, butternut squash, pumpkin seeds on mixed greens and a vinaigrette. My husband likes thicker crust but I think it was perfect. Small place with only 4 tables inside. Not much to choose for drinks but water available for free at table.
Friendly staff, cute outdoor seating, and the margharita comes with baked garlic cloves in the cheese that i often dream about. i called an hour ahead to pick up 3 pizzas by 4:15 and when i got there, they were all ready to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kirsten Baillie
The sweetest service, amazing woman owned business. Their pizzas are fire roasted and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mike Shinn
Fun place for sure. The pizza and salad were excellent and the prices were way lower than I thought they would be for the quality. Right next to the Wildcat if you're looking by for itParking: Plenty of spaces in the lots nearby by construction means even fewer street parking than usual
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Pizza, Market Salad
Bruce B.
Admittedly, my wife and I are "pizza snobs"; hint: we eat at "Pizza Bianco" anytime we're near phoenix. We do enjoy the "montecito place", often we eat in our car to avoid the madhouse inside. Saint Bibiana is a welcomed addition to our choices. The crust was exceptional, as were the toppings. They keep there oven hot enough that the top can blister and the bottom gets that nice char that's not burned, but accentuates the taste. My wife ordered slices, I ordered a full pie (I have leftovers for hockey tonight) both were great. We'll be going back often.
Doreen C.
Came here for dinner and ordered 2 pizzas for 3 people and had plenty left over. The place itself is small and cute, and the pizza is decent. The lemon mushroom pizza was particularly interesting since I haven't had anything like it before. Overall I enjoyed the place but nothing particularly stood out which is why I'm giving it a 4 star review.Solid place if you're craving pizza, plus the service is nice!
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Mushroom Pizza
My compliments to the chef, the pizza was delicious. The staff was very friendly as well.Kid-friendliness: High chairs were available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian, Margherita Pizza, Cookies
I love this place, it satisfies my pizza cravings with deliciousness.When I want pizza I want it fast.This crew delivers: they work fast, in synch and they're still are able to laugh while working so fast. An added bonus is seeing them shape the pizza dough in the air. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Whole Shabang Top Shelf Pie, Veggie Pizza, Cream of the Crop Veggie Pie
Really good pizza, not too pricy, pretty fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and helpful staff, quick service, delicious pizza, unbelievable brown butter chocolate chip cookies… no brainer ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For my first visit to to Santa Barbara, I asked my nephew to take me to his favorite pizza place...his response..." No question, Aunt, it's St. Bibiana's!". He did not steer me wrong! Pepperoni, Margherita, and the Whole Shebang were ordered and consumed by our group of 5. Tasty sourdough pizzas! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, The Whole Shabang Top Shelf Pie, Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Delicious pizza for a great price, would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great casual little spot: delicious pizza and free arcade games. Simply perfect! Adults and kids alike will love it.
Saint Bibiana was a 'virgin martyr" and a Saint of the early Church. "It is said her father was beaten and exiled, where he died of his wounds. Her mother was beheaded, and she and her sister were left to die in their home with no means to survive."I would love to write that she is the patron Saint of Pizza but there is no such connection to baked flatbread and Bibiana that i could find.But be that as it may: this pizza joint in the Paseo Nuevo area: very similar to places in Echo Park LA is producing first rate, Neapolitan style pizzas,The storefront is played way on the downlow with a mere small sign with St B and a few tables on the inside and a patented SB cupola seating area on the outside.Upon first entering i was put off a little as there was a wait to be recognized as a customer and to be waited on.Then Michello appeared offering suggestions andanswering my questions with a smile.As usual it is the crust and dough that is a primary issue with me.The crust is an old school Sicilian style dough: yeasty and crusty with a beautiful voluptuous bake with enough salt to give the whole Pie a lift out of the ordinary..The sauce and cheese is in the background yet supportive of the huge amount of mini pepperoni which dot the top of the pizza.Also: one problem is the box in which we took the pizza home. I do not know the bio-metrics of pizza boxes and what makes it keep the pizza at least warm on a drive of about 10 blocks but the one that St B's uses is not. The pizza was cool when we got home in a straight away drive to home. So, at this point: either eat in house or have your oven ready to give the pizza a little boost of heat when you get it home.St B's: this needs to be fixed. As it is your take away box is merely made of light cardboard and does not function properly. Overall if you are afraid of burned spots on a pizza crust you should probably avoid St Bibs. If not, St Bibiana's is serving up a primo pizza. These are also beer and bottles and glasses of wine. Parking is on the street. I will be back. cheers!
Pizza was really good. I got the Hawaiian and husband got pepperoni. It's more thin crust but not crispy thin. I ordered a salad and it was really good. It had apples, butternut squash, pumpkin seeds on mixed greens and a vinaigrette. My husband likes thicker crust but I think it was perfect. Small place with only 4 tables inside. Not much to choose for drinks but water available for free at table.
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Friendly staff, cute outdoor seating, and the margharita comes with baked garlic cloves in the cheese that i often dream about. i called an hour ahead to pick up 3 pizzas by 4:15 and when i got there, they were all ready to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sweetest service, amazing woman owned business. Their pizzas are fire roasted and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun place for sure. The pizza and salad were excellent and the prices were way lower than I thought they would be for the quality. Right next to the Wildcat if you're looking by for itParking: Plenty of spaces in the lots nearby by construction means even fewer street parking than usual
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Pizza, Market Salad
Admittedly, my wife and I are "pizza snobs"; hint: we eat at "Pizza Bianco" anytime we're near phoenix. We do enjoy the "montecito place", often we eat in our car to avoid the madhouse inside. Saint Bibiana is a welcomed addition to our choices. The crust was exceptional, as were the toppings. They keep there oven hot enough that the top can blister and the bottom gets that nice char that's not burned, but accentuates the taste. My wife ordered slices, I ordered a full pie (I have leftovers for hockey tonight) both were great. We'll be going back often.
Came here for dinner and ordered 2 pizzas for 3 people and had plenty left over. The place itself is small and cute, and the pizza is decent. The lemon mushroom pizza was particularly interesting since I haven't had anything like it before. Overall I enjoyed the place but nothing particularly stood out which is why I'm giving it a 4 star review.Solid place if you're craving pizza, plus the service is nice!