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Ca’Dario - Montecito

4.1 (105 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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K K.

Stopped here when visiting UCSB and loved the home style Italian comfort food. We had the broccolini, spaghetti and meatballs, soup, and cannoli. Got this meal to go, it was a little pricey ,but was everything I wanted in a cozy takeout meal- (and stayed hot until I got home) The staff was so lovely as well Would definitely recommend and go back here

Calabrese Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo

the service was great, our server was amazing, and the Fettuccine Alfredo was out of this world! I would definitely come back again! The bruschetta was also some of the best I've ever had.

Wendy S.

Best dinner ever! Kind of a magical night. Came in without a reservation and ended up with a perfect outside table :) Plus the weather was perfect. I did a very poor job of photo documentation as I was just to into the actual experience of eating here. As I've traveled to the Montalcino area of Italy, I always take advantage of the wine from that region if it's an option. We really enjoyed the 2017 La Poderina Burnell Di Montalcino. For a starter, we shared the roasted whole artichoke with chopped tomato garlic aioli filling. OMG - so good! Perfectly cooked. For an entree, I ordered the seafood risotto off of their Special Menu. The stock used in the risotto had such a deep, seafood flavor. It literally reminded me how sometimes the sea air has a beautiful fragrance. The dessert menu was off the charts, but as usual, I had no room :( One of those rare, perfect evenings out at a restaurant.

Pasta

The bread here is absolutely delicious, and everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend this spot for a nice meal in Montecito!

deboned branzino. excellent
Nely P.

Delicious dining experience and great ambiance. Service is also great, very nice staff! Food comes out a bit slow.

Sungani D.

I went here on a Monday night for dinner. It was delicious. I had two dishes. The 20oz ribeye and the fusilli pasta with sausage (a special at the time). I like this location because it has a little more space than the Victoria street location. It was a nice ambiance, especially if you're seated outside. The service is what really makes this place shine. They are so attentive, nice, and genuinely knowledgeable about the entire menu. They make recommendations and even go above and beyond to make special little modifications based on your preferred tastes. I can't express how phenomenal the staff was. I have no complaints about any part of this dining experience. A well deserved 5/5.

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Every time I'm in Santa Barbara it is a must to enjoy Dario's cooking. Thank you Ca'Dario for always killing it.

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Delicious Italian, delivered by happy professional servers, with Montecito people watching? Outside seating? Gotta go 5.

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Ask the Community - Ca’Dario - Montecito

Is it expensive?

I ate there recently and didn't think it is too bad. Expensive is relative. I think my wife I and I paid about $100 or so, maybe a little more with tip. No wine, but we had iced tea. I think if you plan on eating in Montecito, especially at a place… Read more

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Had dinner here with some friends and we shared a bunch of things that were ALL fantastic! We had…read morethe duck, the steak au poivre and the beef bourguignon...my mouth is watering right now thinking about this meal. All of our dishes were cooked perfectly and the sides and sauces weren't overwhelming or too rich like French food can sometimes be. Our staff were so attentive and wonderful. We sat outside and the vibe was perfection - they have great heaters set up in different places so you're never left cold on one side. I was shocked we could get in on a Saturday without a reservation. I cannot wait to come back!

Came in on a lovely Sunday, to grab a drink before our nearby dinner reservations. We had our eye…read moreon BarLou previous Montecito dates. Unfortunately, the service left much to be desired. Hot or Not? Spoiler! it's a NOT. What a coincidence, it's happy hour . . . YAY ! Upon arrival, we were the only party on our end of the patio. (aside from a group of women on their way out.) We ordered our drinks promptly, but over the next 30m 3 small parties arrived, placed their drink orders, then their food orders, and were served well before us. disappointing. Despite being reassured multiple times over 30-40m period that our drinks were "on the way" they hadn't arrived long after having ordered--far before all the surrounding parties had arrived. We were checked in on plenty and added Ratatouille to our order. My Spicy margs finally arrived and (1) glass had visible lipstick stain on it. Luckily Bf double ordered for HH deal so I had the clean one while we waited to be checked in on to no avail. Beau had to wave down a server but 20m after a manager/owner ((it's unclear) she was casually dressed not in uniform like the servers.) but This woman came by and checked in we told her about the stain, she took the dirty glass, asked our drink and we get brought the wrong drink. Spicy Marg : 2/5 sips light refreshing and with a hint of spice not too overpowering. ($12) Bloody Mary: Beau thought it was ok would not order again.($10) Overall the experience felt dismissive and disorganized. We love to go for an experience, the ambience/atmosphere was great but the service we received ruined the experience, as the Idiom goes, IT LEFT A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. Ratatouille never arrived, we gave plenty of time and grace, decided to Cancel our order and request the check. Note: When we arrived the hostess said "it's just us two" so I gave the benefit of the doubt, on another occasion I would have left to avoid a situation like what we experienced, I understand. But we only came in for a Drink ?? :((

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Unfortunately, I didn't have the best experience here as I imagined it to be. I stopped by on a…read morewarm day and wanted to enjoy a Spritz. I walked in and spoke with the guy working the bar area. I wasn't sure if I had to order my drink there or if there was table service. He said he could take my order and then I could go find a table to sit at. I placed my order for a Spritz and found a table outside. It seemed like 15 minutes had passed by and still no drink. He tended to another table in front of me with a group of women he knew. I thought he would stop by my table after, but he didn't even acknowledge me. Finally, another staff member tended to me and I told her I had placed my order at the bar and was still waiting for it. She was very kind and quickly got it for me. My observation of this guy, was that he acknowledged everyone around me but for some reason never acknowledged me until my bill was ready. Such a bizarre experience! In any case, I still managed to enjoy myself and was glad the Eva waited on me. She was very kind and I appreciate her getting my drink and food in a timely manner. I ordered the Spanish cheese plate, which was the perfect snacking board. It comes with manchego, membrillo, corn nuts, cornichon, quince, strawberries, focaccia, and charcoal sourdough bread. This plate is great for two people. Overall, a not so great experience, but grateful that Eva came to the rescue! It left me unsure of whether I would come back, only time will tell.

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This is quite a good spot! They clearly invest in the quality of ingredients for everything they…read moredo. I got to try the Spanish chorizo and especially loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem! The owner and staff members are super friendly and invested in making sure you have a great meal. They also have wine tasting and dinner services!

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