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    Ca' Dario - Goleta

    4.0 (324 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CA' DARIO - GOLETA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Employees ignoring the author as he left.
    Jason L.

    I walked in and sat at the counter to order something to go as a gift and a glass of wine. The girl behind the bar was too busy talking to a server guy with curly blonde hair. Both employees saw and glanced my direction and did not come by to help, welcome, or take my order. I walked out for call and when I returned the bar tender turned her back and continued talking. My wife and I supported this established quite often especially during the pandemic. Their food is good but this is not the first time the greeting or service has been horrible. Im done with this place. I recommend everyone find another location...its worth the drive.

    Linguinealla Linguinette alla Vongole
    Corinna W.

    4 stars for food and 3 stars for service . The food here was very good. The restaurant doesn't look too big from the outside but it actually has ample dining inside with bar counter seating as well as patio seating. We ordered Sottocenere pizza. linguinette alle vongole, and pappardelle alla boscaiola. I loved the Sottocenere pizza the most. The combination of mushrooms, mozzarella and truffle oil on this delicious pizza crust was fabulous. The pappardelle alla boscaiola very flavorful and the pappardelle was cooked perfectly. I felt the linguinette alle vongole was good but a bit too salty. Service was ok, could have been better . After my water was refilled, it tasted differently from the first glass I had tasted. There was a disgusting after taste which I immediately pointed out to our waiter. His response to me was that he could give me a new water but it would taste the same because it all came from the same place. I was annoyed by his response and just told him to forget it as we were about to pay for our bill and I had my water bottle in the car. But I felt strongly that he should have just believed me, apologize politely and just give me a new glass of water. So unfortunately that left a negative memory for me. If I'm in Santa Barbara again , I would dine there again because the food was very good.

    Fettuccine alfredo with chicken
    Julie P.

    When visiting the Santa Barbara area we decided to stop by Ca' Dario. When walking into the established we were welcomed in right away. The ambiance of the restaurant was classy and clean. We decided to sit outside in the terrace because the weather was beautiful that day. They not only brought out bread for us but also asked if we'd like a second helping of it. We ordered the Margherita (Pizza), Prosciutto Cotto (Pizza), and Fettuccine Alfredo with added Chicken. For drinks I got the unsweetened passion fruit iced tea which had a nice flavor and was very refreshing. All the food was delicious but the service was even better. They were very attentive and friendly. This was the perfect restaurant experience. Keep up the great work Ca' Dario!

    Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken.
    Desiree P.

    Excellent service. Delicious food. Ca' Dario Cucina Italiana in Goleta is an upscale yet casual Italian restaurant known for its authentic Northern Italian cuisine and warm, "Little Italy" neighborhood vibe. While located in a strip mall (near the Camino Real Marketplace), the interior is designed to feel transportive with white-tablecloth touches and a lively atmosphere.

    Seafood pasta
    Landri M.

    Absolutely amazing food , The atmosphere is meek , clean , and very respectable , Busy tonight but service was quick. Great wine selection i recommend , The dry Riesling if you like white wine . The wine portions are generous. Our server Scott was amazing , very friendly and personal and sweet ! He also sells the most delightful candles , support local !! All the food was amazing. Insanely fresh seafood , im actually not really a fan of mussels but these ones were tender and sweet . The lamb rack was to die for , amazing pasta cooked to perfection. You can tell the chefs really put a lot of effort and love into the meals they cook So glad this is so close to me , definitely will be a special occasion regula

    Keila H.

    Excellent service, but overpriced salty food...our waitress was really nice and attentive, checking on us quite often, but I think there prices are on the high end, and the food was a little too salty.

    Ravioli al Burro e Salvia
    Vivian M.

    nothing beats a delicious ravioli paired with an entire bottle of pinot noir to kick off the galentines dinner we had at Ca' Dario!! the service was so beyond sweet and helpful in making selections and navigating the menu, and the vibes were unmatched. good food & good energy, highly recommend checking out this spot in Goleta!

    Bruschetta
    Mary D.

    I am visiting from out of town and found myself looking for a place to eat that was typically after lunch hours but before dinner. I was lucky to find this spot. Everyone was very nice. The manager behind the bar was knowledgeable and friendly. Complimentary bread to start. Ambiance was nice, everything seemed very clean and fresh. Bruschetta was good. I would recommend putting some balsamic over the top. Don't forget to mention happy hour pricing!

    Tiny amount of to go food for $30!

    I have tried to support this place as much as I can over the years, because we need some good restaurants on this side of town. The food IS consistently good here. But I have had it with the greediness! I ordered their Tortellacci pasta tonight 'to go' for dinner, and this is what I got. I put my hand in this picture for size reference. And my hands are quite small! This was a TINY leftovers size tin that was only about a QUARTER full. It is ridiculous to pay $30 for an entree, and to still be super hungry after eating it. That's the bottom line here. It took me about 5 minutes to eat this little bit of pasta (the tiny bites of ham seem like just a garnish), and no bread or anything came with this meal. (It's actually a huge stretch to call this a meal.) I know prices are high everywhere, but $30 for an appetizer size amount of PASTA is way over the top. And I am still so hungry. You may have just lost a loyal customer for good.

    Affogato!

    A lovely Christmas Eve dinner for our small family Great quality and hospitality. We went big on the desserts at the end.

    Calabrese Pizza
    Joe P.

    Amazing Food! Great flavors that will satisfy the whole family. Definitely worth trying you won't regret it!

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    This is my 3 time here, I really want like this place, wine is reasonable, food is good, service good sometimes slow but overall a winner

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    This is a great little spot. We had great service from Jerry, who was on top of everything. Food was delicious. A rare find in Goleta!

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    Ordered 4 Pizzas to go and they were all delicious. Esp ant mushroom flavored ones. Made fast and fresh!

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    8 months ago

    Best Italian food ever!! Great service. Strip exterior but beautiful interior. Will definitely go back!!

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    Ask the Community - Ca' Dario - Goleta

    What's the dress code?

    Casual to business casual.

    Are they quick during the lunch hour?

    If you get an hour for lunch from your employer you should be OK. Unless you spend 15 minutes trying to get there from wherever it is you work.

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    So good and so glad we came here. Service was really top notch…read more We ordered sparkling water, focaccia bread w/ whipped ricotta, the chicken dish, two pastas and an eggplant parmesan. Also a side of the green beans. My boyfriend's birthday was yesterday (on Christmas) so it's hard to make it special sometimes. We came here because we wanted a special experience and that's definitely what we got! My dad is also insanely hard to please and always finds som reason to complain, but he had no complaints here! Cant wait to come back. The hostess was super nice and also our server did a great job (she was a nice woman with dark chin/shoulder length hair) didn't get her name I forgot! Editing this 24hrs later because my dad still won't stop talking about how amazing our dinner here was...I guess we have a new go to place for special occasions!

    Rating: 6/10…read more Ambiance is gorgeous, with a beautiful ocean view and great romantic lighting. However, service was severely lacking and slow, and the food was expensive for the portions and not the best. We ordered the focaccia with whipped ricotta, crudo, spicy rigatoni, and clam pasta. The focaccia was warm and crispy and contrasted well with the creamy, cheesy ricotta. The crudo was the best item and was fresh and well-seasoned. Pastas were underwhelming. Super small portions (we probably had about 2-3 mouthfuls per person per dish) for the price point. The rigatoni was slightly bland and could've used more salt, but the spice was perfect as someone who likes spicy foods. The clam pasta was a good lighter option but could have used more umami taste. Service was also really slow, which staff did tell us was due to them being understaffed. Overall, we paid $140 before tax for this meal, and it didn't fill us up. Gorgeous venue but I don't think I'd recommend this place as a must-visit restaurant in SB.

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    Ca' Dario - Goleta - italian - Updated June 2026

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