Loved Bettina x3 and would be back in an instance and also recommend others visit. The four leaf clover was on our side cause we managed to get seated on a Friday night at prime dinner time without a reservation. The host staff was accommodating and friendly. Our small party of 2 was seated at the pizza counter which was an experience in itself. Our server, bummed I don't recall her name, was extremely friendly, present, and accessible. Ordered a cacio e pepe arancini, beet and burrata salad, and pepperoni pizza. All three items were served in a timely manner and tasted really good! The pepperoni pizza was a bit soggy towards the center but flavor was on point. The cacio e pepe arancini was yummy but could have used a tad more dipping sauce. The salad was great. The restaurant atmosphere is lively, vibrant, and an ideal space to engage in conversation. If you're looking for an enjoyable pizza and pasta experience when in the Montecito / Santa Barbara area, Bettina is your best bet. read more

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It was a solid meal! My husband and I showed up around 5 pm on a Monday and were seated right away without issue. It is a small space so we were seated very close to two other tables (the kind of close where it's hard to focus on your own convo). We ordered the Caesar Salad to start. I feel like I've had this exact salad (as in gem lettuce, breadcrumbs, lemony dressing) other places executed a little better. The breadcrumbs were almost too hard creating a grainy/sandy texture rather than a nice crunch. Good flavor though. We also got the Meatballs "Alla Vodka." This was the highlight of the meal for me. My husband thought they could've used more of a binder but personally I liked that they felt more meaty than bready. I recommend using the spoon to eat the meatballs so you get enough sauce with each bite. Don't want any of that delicious sauce to go to waste! We got the pepperoni pizza for our entree. This pizza was just okay to me based on my personal preferences so take this with a grain of salt! I'm not the biggest sourdough person and since the pizza is fermented it has a similar flavor. I also wish that the pizza was a little less charred. I think it was more burnt on top than charred but maybe that's what they're going for and I'm just not the audience. We enjoyed the pepperoni pizza with the house ranch. I really enjoyed this bc I prefer a dill-heavy ranch and this definitely delivered that! Overall, solid meal and would come back. Our server was a little awkward but didn't really affect our experience all that much. read more

Bettina - Meatballs "Alla Vodka" - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Came in here during our babymoon trip and such a 5/5 experience. Made a reservation ahead of time (definitely recommend since it get's busy). They have both indoor and outdoor seating - we sat outside and it was so cute with the lights, plus it was fun people-watching with everyone coming in and out of the nearby shops. Parking is a little limited right by the restaurant, but if you drive up a bit there's another lot. Google Map took us right to the spot with no issues. We are vegetarian, so we asked our server for recommendations and he was super helpful explaining what could be made veg-friendly. We ended up ordering the whipped ricotta (highly recommend!), roasted cauliflower pizza, and the mafaldine pasta. Everything was so good and full of flavor. Oh, can't forget the mocktail. The pasta was my favorite and I would honestly come back just for that. However, if I am in the area again, will certainly want to return and try more from the menu! read more

We love Bettina! Every time we are visiting Montecito/Santa Barbara we stop by. Zinzan (super cool Australian name right?!) was very friendly and set us up at a beautiful table with a heating lamp and provided great dinner suggestions. Our server Eddie was smooth with our orders and provided additional suggestions for a vegetarian at our table that we all enjoyed. They were both very friendly and the service was amazing. Your table enjoyed the fresh bread with the cultured butter that was absolutely delicious. We ordered two of the Mafaldine pastas, with even for non-anchovies lovers this pasta was divine. The lamb ragu was a big hit. And the casitas valley sausage pizza was incredibly fresh and enjoyable. For dessert we enjoyed the olive oil cake which was very moist and yummy and the chocolate chip cookie that had a smooth touch of flakey sea salt! Everything was sooooo good! Looking forward to our next adventure at Bettina's! read more

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Great food great vibes. Ordered pepperoni pizza and added mushroom which was fresh crispy and delicious. Love the fact that they have a wooden oven. Cesar salad was really good and was crunchy. The dressing was great. Got a side of olives and it was a great addition. They are very busy and it's better to have a reservation. We didn't have a reservation in middle of the week but we were seated at the bar. Definitely recommended. Also they have been on Michelins guide for two years read more

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4 stars for my experience and was my first time. Small place located in a unique boutique style shopping center. The service was nice and inviting but I have to say as the only negative they need more service help for the outside tables. The Caesar salad was unique yet very good. The pepperoni.pizza was very good. The pizza was very thin and had great robust flavor profiles. Aka tomato sauce and pepperoni's. The honey and chili oil was definitely a nice touch. The restaurant supposedly has a Michelin bib award. It was good but I wouldn't rate it yet in that category as there are small nuances that need addressing. A few our plates had chips all over them and the tables seemed somewhat not that great especially outside on the rocks. Overall a good experience read more

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This place is really hyped up so in it's defense I was expecting a better meal and better service. We started with the Caesar Salad and although it was fresh, the dressing itself was just basically lemon juice and a tad of mayo. The pizza was good and was the best part of the dining experience. The greatest disappointment of the evening was the service. Our server Kelly seemed extremely annoyed by our presence and spoke three words to us during our entire meal. She was not engaging and not helpful in any way. We felt like we were not welcome at this establishment and will not be returning. read more

Diners like this restaurant's delicious wood-fired pizzas, especially the seasonal and pepperoni options, and highlight the fresh ingredients and flavorful crust. They also mention the excellent Caesar salad, tasty pasta dishes, and creative cocktails. Guests appreciate the welcoming staff, great service, and pleasant atmosphere, recommending reservations due to its popularity. Well recommended for family and friends 10/10 read more

Bettina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We arrived around 4:45 without a reservation and were seated at the pizza counter, which was perfect. We love an experience! There were only two of us and I'm sure showing up not too long after opening helped. We ordered the pepperoni pizza (pepperoni only on half), and the arancini. Both were absolutely delicious. Definitely wished we got one of the pastas and the meatballs, but that felt a bit gluttonous. If we lived closer, we'd definitely be back. read more

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**September 2025: Friday Night Visit** My friend and I were planning a mini getaway and I knew that Bettina had to be on our list of restaurants to try as it was both a multi-time Bib Gourmand recipient and listed in the best "101 Best Restaurants in LA." I read that it does get really busy and unfortunately there weren't any reservations available at the time, so my friend and I chanced it and hoped that we'd be able to snag a seat - thankfully at 5:30pm we were lucky to get 2 spots at the bar. I dine out semi-regularly and it was packed! Every table had customers and pretty much at least one pie at the center. We decided to try one of their seasonal pies (Pear and Red Onions) since the salty and sweet combination sounded really appealing. We also ordered a Caesar Salad as our greens and a home-made meatball since everything was vegetarian up until that. The meatball sort of had a loose meatloaf texture, which I didn't mind since it was still flavorful and tender and the Cesar Salad was a solid salad. The pie on the other hand was a knockout star. The dough had a nice chew to it and the flavors on top just all worked so well together. Had we not stuffed ourselves with the appetizers we probably would have definitely ordered a second pie. Of the 4 meals we had on this trip this meal was our absolute favorite. We will definitely be back and will order all pies! Bettina is absolutely worthy of all the recognition and praise! Two thumbs up! read more

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Love, love love pizza. And now I love, love love Bettina! Ended up here dinner time on a Friday. No reservations available but my friend and I decided to just walk in and take our chances. Maybe should have bought a lottery ticket that night too - because we waited didn't wait long at all. We ended up sitting at the bar where there service was top notch. Knowledge about the history of the restaurant, the ingredients of the dishes and just friendly and nice overall. See pics of what my friend and I shared - I'll say that I enjoyed the meatballs and salad, but I loved the pizza. The crust was tender and light, slight char, not burned and airy and easy to bite into. Loved how the mix of toppings (pears, red onions, caramelized onions) all just gave the pie a fresh, and both sweet and savory flavor in each bite. If I didn't have reservations somewhere else the next night, I would have considered going back for more. Guess it'll just have to be on my next visit to the Santa Barbara area. FYI - parking was in the shopping plaza. Free but looks like it can get packed - at least it was on a Friday at dinner. And I highly recommend making reservations. read more

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This place was highly recommend by trip advisor and it is worth a visit if you're in the SB area. It is also Michelin recommend. Mafaldine alla gircia pasta- this was very creamy and delicious. I loved the house made noodles. Casitas Valley Sausage pizza - this was also a great dish to share. We got 2 slices each. Meatballs Alla Vodka - little under cooked but still delicious. The sauce is rich. Ricotta - it has egg plant it in and was wonderful especially with their house bread. Olive oil cake - we gor this to go, but it was might and fluffy. Service was great, we gor there an hour before closing and got sat outside. Although it was colder night the heat lamps were strong. There was plenty of parking and in a cute strip mall with other restaurants. read more

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Bettina is one of our favorite restaurants in the Santa Barbara / Montecito area. The food is always delicious, the service is always friendly, and the outdoor patio is such a nice place to enjoy a meal. Some must-try menu items are the Whipped House Ricotta with the Wood-Fired Bread, the Meatballs "Alla Vodka", the Caesar Salad, the Pepperoni Pizza, and the Chocolate Chip Cookies. They also have seasonal pizzas that rotate on the menu. Some, unfortunately, never come back, so be sure to try the seasonal pizzas while they're available. We had the Penryn Bosc Pear Pizza the other day, and the Clam Pie today. The Pear Pizza was very good, but the Clam Pie was incredible, so if it's on the menu, I highly recommend ordering it. For dessert, your choices are a Passion Fruit Pavlova, an Olive Oil Cake, or Chocolate Chip Cookies. We've only tried the cookies, and they are divine! If you're looking for a great meal in the Santa Barbara area, be sure to check out Bettina! read more

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overall delicious pizza and pasta! beautiful decor. they need to update the bathrooms to match the price and ambiance of the place itself. ragu and pepperoni pizza were both top notch read more

Bettina - vibes - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

A hidden gem tucked away in an outdoor strip mall, this small and intimate spot delivers far more than its unassuming location suggests. The service was warm and attentive -- especially helpful for first-timers -- guiding us toward some incredible menu choices. Now, onto the food. The Cacio e Pepe Arancini with Calabrian chile aioli and parmesan was outstanding -- perfectly crisp on the outside, melty and flavorful inside, and great for sharing. The Malfedine pesto pasta was divine, though the portion ran a bit small for the price. We also split the seasonal pear pizza, which struck a beautiful balance of creamy richness and the bright, fresh flavor of pear. As for dessert, the Passion Fruit Pavlova came highly recommended by our server and absolutely delivered -- bright, airy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, a cozy, flavor-packed dining experience that's easy to love and worth the splurge. read more

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In-CREDIBLE pepperoni pizza!!!! The hot honey on top was chef's kiss. Veggie pizza was a great palate cleanser as well, but definitely come for the pepperoni. read more

Ahhhh loved this place! It fulfilled my pizza craving after not having pizza in months. I checked Bettina out on Yelp prior to arrival and realized the notoriety of this eatery. So I was excited to try and really happy we were able to score a table on a Monday night. We had to sit outside but the hostess was kind enough to give me a blanket and turn the heaters on. We ordered two pizzas and the Caesar salad - everything was perfect! The service was awesome & we had an attentive waitress. It was a refreshing spot to try. I understand the greatness behind Bettina. read more

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A friend of mine moved to the bay area a few years back and when she came back for a visit, she wanted to meet at Bettina for dinner. The 5 of us got 2 pepperoni pizza, a chanterelle pizza, a root's spinach pizza, and a burrata honeynut squash appetizer. Everything was delicious as expected. The chanterelle pizza was particularly popular with everyone. The savory chanterelle made the pizza taste lighter and balanced out the two types of cheese toppings. I also really liked the subtle lemon flavor in the root's spinach pizza. Burrata was accentuated by the sweetness of roasted squash and served with fantastic airy focaccia. read more

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The pizza was as good as we had heard. No Gwyneth Paltrow sighting when we went but we heard this place draws everybody. We had 3 pizzas and devoured them all. Even their tap water (reverse osmosis) is really good! Reservations highly recommended. We sat outdoors on a beautiful evening read more

Fabulous family owned restaurant. The food we ate was incredible. Francheska was a lovely helpful manager. We ate Gem salad with anchovies, meatballs made from beef shoulder and pork and prosciutto in a vodka tomato sauce, Milliken Sweet Potatoes herbed labneh, pickled shallots, barissa & Flying Disc date syrup, and maitake mushroom pizza with mozzarella, crushed tomato, Mabealani Farms maitake, red onion, and dried oregano. And ended with olive oil cake. I would highly recommend this location for residence or tourists. read more

Bettina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This place never misses and has become one of our go-to pizza spots. The pepperoni pizza with hot honey is our favorite -- the crust is spot-on and the hot honey takes it to another level. The cacio e pepe arancini are rich and comforting, the meatballs are flavorful, and the chocolate chip cookies are the perfect way to end the meal. They also have a really solid wine list, which makes it great for date nights or catching up with friends. Definitely recommend making a reservation, but the bar is first come, first serve and a fun option if you can snag a seat. read more

Bettina - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Sat at the bar again which was empty on a Tuesday around 1pm. Most people were sitting outside and their dining room was empty. Food was absolutely amazing. The parmesan on the Arancini was so good I was eating it by itself. The chef brought our pizza out which was cooked to perfection. We got the pepperoni pizza with added red onion and egg with a side of ranch. Their house made ranch is so good and worth it. Their chocolate chip cookie was also great and perfectly chewy. We love the service here, the bartender is super attentive while tending to the rest of the restaurant. We are happy to make the trip from Ventura just for lunch. The restaurant itself is so cute and nicely decorated. read more

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Chef's Kiss! Bettina might just be one of my absolute favorite spots in all of Santa Barbara. The food? Next level. The vibes? Whimsical magic. Let's start with the Little Gems Caesar. I dream about this salad! The croutons aren't just croutons... they're little golden nuggets of joy. And the pizza? Forget about it. A classic Margherita always has my heart , but the Maitake Mushroom is my new crush. They've perfected the dough (chewy, crispy, just right) and even their gluten-free version is on point. Pro tip: order the Lambrusco. It's bubbly, refreshing, and basically summer in a glass. And the ambiance! The pink tables, the lighting, the stoneware, the glassware... it all feels like you've stepped into a chic little dreamscape where every bite tastes better because of the vibe. Bettina isn't just dinner, it's an experience. This place fills up quick and rightfully so. Make sure you make a resy well ahead of time. read more

Bettina - Lambrusco! Sitting at the bar this time. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We had a great dinner here last week. The place is packed inside and out and always seems to be busy (I observed the same thing 2 years ago when going to the ice cream store next door after dinner), but the food was great and the service is good and very friendly. The decor in the restaurant is very green and fresh feeling with lots of real plants and decorative wallpaper which makes it feel comfortable. We had the Caesar salad, a mushroom pizza and a meat lovers pizza. My son had a tomato pizza which I thought was a nice option for anyone with dairy problems. He does not but sometimes doesn't want cheese. All were very good. We also had the rigatoni with a simple tomato sauce and it was tasty. I would go back! Definitely get a reservation. The outdoor patio is nice but inside is fine too if it's all you can get. read more

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Excellent pizza place! Get whatever's in season. For us, the waiter said the chanterelles were seasonal. Love the bouncy texture and cheese combo. The arancini was the star of the night. And then we also got the latkes with steak tartare for Hanukkah; the tartare was super mustardy, in a way that may have overwhelmed the original steak flavor. But otherwise, I left very happy! read more

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I am so glad that my family and I got a chance to stop by and enjoy this amazing restaurant. On the way back to LA we knew we were going to stop around the Santa Barbara area. After some yelp search, this came up! We wanted pizza but this was a whole different level. Pro tip - call to see if they have availability. We were fortunate and had no wait. Seating is found both outside and inside. I loved their open kitchen so you get to see how the masterpieces were made. The service was impeccable. They were attentive and did not steer us wrong with their recommendations. The pepperoni with hot honey pizza was my favorite. read more

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came here for dinner on a Wednesday night and had a nice experience. We were sat with our dog on the patio right away. I started off with a mocktail, which was very fresh tasting, and my husband liked his wine. For food, we ordered the Arancini, green salad, and pepperoni pizza. I enjoyed all of it a lot. The salad had a really nice dill pickled flavor but we did need a little extra salad dressing to add on top. The pizza was amazing. I would highly recommend! Staff was attentive. The patio could use a little bit more music or something in the background but great experience overall. read more

Bettina - Delicious pizza and fresh salad (just needed a little extra dressing) - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Most of the food are farm to table, the staff were very attentive. The back staff lost our ticket but provided the table with focaccia with butter (tasted like Mac & Cheese) and Olives. Wasn't a fan of the olives but the butter was really rich in flavor. My favorite was the sweet potatoes - sweet, paprika and paired with the tzatziki sauce. The pizza were freshly made (prepare for 30-60 mins), thin and crunchy dough. read more

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had a reservation tonight for my boyfriends birthday and everything was so fantastic! we've tried all the top pizza spots in santa barbara but not here yet. our server gave great recommendations on everything and knew the menu and wine list very well. we fully trusted her, from the pear pizza to the pumpkin pasta and the chilled reds wine. the wine was amazing, the pear pizza was absolutely delicious. so flavorful and everything complimented eachother fantastically. our table was great, communication was great letting us know how the pizzas would take about 30 min so we could pace our meal properly. definitely coming back to try other unique pizza flavors. read more

Bettina - pear pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Michelin Guide recommended. Located in Montecito, montecito country market. There's a bunch of little stores, cafe, bakery, and grocery store too. Parking: plenty free shared retail mall Reservation: via Tock. Cc and deposit required. Seating: indoor and outdoor patio. Restrooms: 2 separate male and female restrooms that use for public too. Table is quiet small, so we asked for a bigger table so we can order more food to share. We ordered: Baby gems salad Arancini - 4 pcs Maitake mushroom pizza Casita valley sausage pizza - a seasonal one. Pizza comes in 12 inch and 6 slices. Dough is perfect, chewy soft. Sauce not too much, I like it. Arancini has cheese inside and comes in the dipping sauce. Service is good. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Hubby and I came to Santa Barbara and he reserved this beautiful restaurant for us! We loved the open restaurant vibe/ambiance and food here. Service was friendly and I'd come back. The Sweet Potatoes appetizer and the Sourdough Cavatelli pasta with sage & butternut cream sauce was really good! I'd skip the chocolate cookie though. read more

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Decided to order online and enjoy it at home. I've Been wanting to come here for a while, glad I did! I ordered the casitas valley sausage but added pepperoni. Not sure if I would have enjoyed it as much if it weren't for the roni. It was a delicious pizza, taste all the fine ingredients that go into making this special pie. I will be treating myself occasionally after a hike. I'll have to enjoy the nice ambiance one of these times. You can tell they have great employees making the operation run well. read more

Bettina - Togo pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Meatballs were EXCELLENT! Pizza is below average (greasy, thin and overpriced). Crust was good. 3$ extra for Parmesan cheese, really ?????!!!! Would repeat for the meatballs only. read more

This is my second time going here and it always does not disappoint! They are VERY busy always which is great but highly recommend reservations, especially weekends (and may need to book a few weeks in advance). They have a small indoor dining area and some outdoor seating with heaters! The only bummer was the fact that they had been hit hard the last couple days so they were out of some of the pizzas and salads we wanted but that just means they are busy! Our favorites were the meatballs appetizer! The sauce was to die for. The favorite pizza was the pepperoni which is crazy because at a specialty pizza place you feel like you need to try the fancier pizzas but TRUST ME this pepperoni was sooo good!! Lots of pepperoni and the honey on top was such a nice touch. All the other pizzas were great too! For drinks, there cocktail menu is small as they seem to mostly be more of a wine place which makes sense with the Italian style. Overall, you can't go wrong with the pizza and appetizers! And definitely recommend reservations! read more

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I see why Bettina is known for being such an institution! This has been on my list for a long time, and I was thrilled to finally sit down and try it. We ordered two pizzas, both of which were excellent. I'm fairly cynical on California pizza, but this came close to changing my mind. It could definitely hold its own against some of the better New York places. If I were to go back, I'd probably just stick to a margherita pizza instead of one with the creative toppings, as that was definitely the stronger one. Will be back for sure! read more

Bettina - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Absolutely pathetic experience recently. BUT if you enjoy luke warm(at best) pizza served to you, an hour and twenty minutes after ordering, only after flagging down the hostess(?) waitress AGAIN, this may be the place for you. If you like to feel unwelcome and even an intrusion, then stop by Bettina! read more

The food here is honestly amazing -- truly some of the best in town. We're locals and keep coming back because the quality and flavors are consistently great. The kitchen absolutely knows what they're doing. Unfortunately, the service is a completely different story. Every time we visit, we're met with an attitude that feels cold, dismissive, and borderline arrogant. Asking for basic things -- refills, extra napkins, simple questions about the menu -- feels like we're inconveniencing the staff. It's uncomfortable and honestly takes away from what should be an enjoyable experience. We want to keep supporting this place because the food is that good, but the vibe makes it hard to fully enjoy it. Great food can only carry a restaurant so far -- hospitality matters too. read more

I had such high hopes for my experience here. All the positive reviews and photos. Yet, I left feeling disappointed and frustrated. Let's start off with the good. We were traveling from the Bay Area to San Diego and decided to stop here as the halfway point to enjoy a sit down lunch. Our reservations were originally for 1pm but we arrived at 11:30am. The hostess had no problem seating us immediately. We ordered maybe 5 mins after we were seated and our appetizers came out at 11:45am. Luckily they did bring our kids pizza with our appetizers. Our kids finished their meal. The kids cheese pizza and the Arancini were hot and delicious. At 12:10pm we were wondering where our two pizzas were at and when we asked our server where our other pizzas are she told us 5-10 minutes. The one pizza finally came out at 12:25 and the second was still on the way. We ended up just cancelling the second one out of frustration and the fact that the server didn't seem to care of the length of the wait. When we mentioned the cancellation she said it does take 30-40 mins after the appetizers to get the pizzas. I would of had a better understanding except I saw at least 15+ pizzas go out of the kitchen (dine in and take out) while we were waiting. We were the 3rd table to get seated at opening. The table next to us, who ordered after us was packing up their food by the time we got our pizza. There was another table that I noticed who got seated 10 mins after us and got their two pizzas before ours. Maybe our order got forgotten or there was a mix up and we maybe the one off table with the issue. But I was extremely disappointed. If the order completion takes 40 minutes after your appetizer comes out.. maybe this should be told to the customers ahead of time to prevent this issue. read more

Bettina - Kids cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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State street and SB Shellfish Co were calling my name, so we made the drive up the beautiful California coast to Santa Barbara. Been checking out Bettina's and our first dining experience was very special. First off, the location had a quaint beach vibe with hand made ice cream and other small local shops. Bettina's was busy but the wait was not bad, mostly because the Bettina team was SO Friendly! First time walk in - no reservations, and they welcomed us in like family, checked on us while we waited, and asked our seating preferences before they found us our perfect table. Restaurant was stylish with an open wood fire pizza oven, food was excellent, and service superb...as if we were family! Make the trip, check it out, go again and again! Your taste buds will thank you. It's like taking a mini trip to Italy Favorite bites: Burrata with warm beats and pine nuts Pepperoni pizza Caesar salad Other bites: If I had to nitpick, the bread before service was good but not great read more

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The pizza at Bettina is on another level. The crust is everything--crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with just the right amount of char. It's the kind of crust you'd happily eat on its own. I'm a crust girl! But then they add these perfectly fresh toppings, like the pepperoni; that's the one I ordered but the next time I do want to try the prosciutto and figs. We also got the Margherita pizza and it was love at first bite for both pizzas. The service was great, we waited an about 30 min to get our order in but the locals told us it is a must and the wait is worth it. We can attest that it was. If you're in Santa Barbara, Bettina is a no-brainer. Great food, great atmosphere, and pizza you'll crave long after you leave. read more

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