Popped in on a Weekday for a dinner date early evening-- no reservation/ no wait. (don't let the no wait discourage you) Hot or Not? Ravioli al Burro e Salve : Spinach + Ricotta rav 10/10 bites Beau & I split this one dish (during our SB food tour) and it is rich & delicious, the Crispy sage, the brown butter sauce, the raviolis cooked perfectly all blend so well in this dish. my favorite Rav in all of the (SB) land. HOT! I will keep coming back for this dish. Excellent Service. (we love montecito but it's just not the same at that location, I've had it here before & it's superior in this location) Prime Corner location, lovely ambiance, plentiful street parking in the area (Note: Our "Food Tour" is not an actual Tour, that's what I call going to multiple restaurants in a day i.e., to make the most of a weekend trip/ day trip) read more

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Looking forward to dinner here but it turned out to be a disappointment, Ordered calamari appetizer (good) and overpriced $60 (menu) bottle of $15 (retail) Banfi Chianti. Really a 400% mark up is necessary? We ordered two pastas, Fusilli tartuifato and papardelle Boscola. Papardelle were good, but the fusilli sauce was watery, like soup, so the minimal flavor did not really stick to the noodle. Also very little truffle flavor in the sauce, was embarrassingly bad. We sent it back suggesting any other pasta dish would be a better choice but they insisted on replacing it with another identical order which was just as bad. We gave up and overpaid for unsatisfactory pasta meal. Service was ok, had to ask for water fill up, but we did not fault the waiter for bad food, not his fault. Profiteroles dessert did not have enough chocolate sauce and too liquidity cream filling . Also disappointing. Do not recommend. Quality did not justify the price tag, Sorry. read more

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Ca' Dario is everything you hope for in a true Italian dining experience- quaint, cozy, and authentically Italian from start to finish. I ordered the ravioli with brown butter, and it never disappoints, perfectly cooked, rich, and comforting in the best way. My husband had the halibut, and it was outstanding: a huge, beautifully prepared steak topped with a garlic lemon wine sauce that was absolutely to die for. Dessert took things over the top. The cannoli was crisp and creamy, and the spumoni with dark chocolate was hands down one of the best desserts we've had, decadent, balanced, and unforgettable. To make the night even better, our server Chuy was wonderful! He was attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. His service elevated an already fantastic meal. If you're looking for real Italian food in Santa Barbara with an intimate, cozy atmosphere and exceptional service, Ca' Dario is a must. read more

Have had dinner here twice. It's a small neighborhood restaurant. Warm, cozy and good energy. Had a salad and fresh halibut (a special). The salad had a mustard vinaigrette, very well balanced dressing, but not much mustard taste, lettuce mix was good and finely shaved cheese was excellent. The halibut came with a fresh tomato sauce that was a great accompaniment to the fresh and perfectly cooked halibut. Sides included roasted potatoes and beets. The entire dish was really nicely put together, delicious and satisfying. The only negative was the bread was really uninspired. Service was friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed dinner here. read more

The food here was really good: fresh, flavorful, and definitely a highlight. I enjoyed everything I ordered, and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in the dishes. The reason for the 3 stars is more about the overall experience. The service was just okay: polite, but nothing that stood out, and it felt a bit slow at times. The restaurant itself has a very small indoor seating area, which makes it feel a little cramped, especially during busier hours. read more

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A Year Later and Still Blown Away My wife and I just celebrated our 1 year anniversary at this incredible Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara and it felt like coming home. Exactly one year ago, Lisa helped us coordinate our rehearsal dinner here for 30+ guests, and it was absolutely perfect. From the food to the atmosphere, everything was handled with such warmth and care. Coming back this year for a more intimate dinner brought all those amazing memories flooding back. Lisa welcomed us like family just like she did a year ago and made our anniversary dinner feel so special. Whether you're planning a big celebration or just looking for a cozy date night spot, this place delivers every single time. Huge thank you to Lisa and the entire team. We can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Excellent Italian cuisine off the main drag. Started with a nice Manhattan and mocktail, followed by an excellent glass of Amarone. The homemade pastas were excellent and especially enjoyed the ravioli al burro with sage, and the spinach tagliatelle with bolognese. Italian bread with olive oil was delicious as was the fresh butter leaf lettuce salad. Enjoyed sidewalk seating with our dog. Service was attentive and efficient. read more

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The Vitello tonnato appetizer was fantastic! Don't skip this dish. My son said the stewed white beans that came with the ribeye steak were the best beans he had ever eaten. The server was great. My linguine con vongole was ok but I've had better. The chicken parmesan was good. Overall a wonderful dining experience. We're definitely going back! read more

Love the Santa Barbara location. A little crowded table wise inside but the food and service is excellent. We no longer support the Montecito location after two very bad experiences with the snotty hostess and disappointing food. read more

This is not a kid-friendly restaurant (under 12). They had no printed kids menu (separate or as part of the regular menu), and when asked about a kids portion, we were told it'd be $19 for a kids Bolognese. The server misunderstood our order and brought adult portions for the kids, although they were clearly smaller than my wife's Bolognese so appeared to be kids portions. When I questioned the bill, he was very reluctant to do anything and only did so after I said I would be very unhappy. He removed one of the portions, blamed me for not making it clearer, and told us condescendingly that if we can't afford it, we should eat elsewhere. read more

Went for brunch. Great food, cozy place close to State Street. Delicious bread! Good service. read more

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The food service was horrible, was looking for somewhere to eat in the area, been traveling all the way from New York and this is probably the worst and rudest service I've had by far on this trip. read more

Food is freshly made and the service is great. It is a small place so if you have a big party, be sure to make reservations. They also have a non-alcoholic drink menu, which is great read more

Love this place but I just got takeout from them to eat before class across the street... I asked for takeaway silverware and the server was super rude. She said no we don't have that. I said ok.... Then can I borrow a fork and bring it back right after class? And she laughed and said no. I have never written a bad review but I just thought she was super rude about it and I have no way to eat my pasta unless I want to go ask a nicer restaurant or something. Funny thing is I've gotten take out from them before and they definitely gave me To-go silverware. read more

Excellent food, great selection, large catered luncheon. They handled the group well & everything was really delicious. Looking forward to going again next time we're in Santa Barbara. read more

Cute Italian restaurant, great candlelit ambience and some variety on the menu. I agree with others that the hostesses and waitresses are quite inexperienced and impacted our overall experience. Our server however was much nicer and attentive. Seafood risotto was tasty! I'd say almost 8/10. Would not recommend the bruschetta however. Prices are a bit higher, but not surprising due to the area. Worth a try if you like that kind of food! read more

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As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Lindsey--and let me tell you, the customer service was beyond excellent. The food was amazing! I had the rack of lamb, and it was cooked to perfection. The place has a charming, old-fashioned decor, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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We had our post courthouse wedding reception dinner at Ca' Dario and LOVED it!! I cannot recommend it enough! It's just a short couple minute walk down the street from the courthouse, so the location is perfect after courthouse weddings. The staff were all absolutely amazing and super accommodating. Lisa, the manager, made it super simple to plan the event, menu, and day of event schedule. She is the sweetest! The food is 10/10 amazing (highly recommend the brown butter and sage ravioli and tiramisu!). All our guests were served the antipasto and then had their choice of salad, pasta, entree, and dessert from the set menu and it was so filling. I forgot to take pics of the food, but I promise it's the best and all my guests reached out later saying they loved the food as well. Everyone was super happy with the reception dinner. Ca' Dario will always hold a special place in our hearts now and we will definitely be back whenever we are in the Santa Barbara area and of course anniversary date night dinners! :) Thanks Lisa and the amazing Ca' Dario team for a wonderful reception!! read more

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We've been coming here for 27 years hasn't changed the service the food outstanding I must stop for us every time we come to Santa Barbara. Thank you Antonio for your service. Can't wait to see you soon. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Firstly, the Sage ravioli is as good as everyone says. It's unique and perfectly executed every time- the ravioli is pillowy, the sauce is buttery and aromatic, and the crispy sage gives it that WOW factor. Keep in mind it's very rich, so a glass of wine pairs perfectly with this dish. What brings my score down is the dinner experience. When seated inside, it can get humid and very stuffy, exasperated by how close the tables are from one another. The decor has the charm of a cozy Italian family restaurant, but the lighting is so dim at night, it adds to the discomfort. The servers visited our table very infrequently which resulted in long waits. read more

Came here with my coworkers before going to a comedy show in downtown Santa Barbara. Everyone thought the food, drinks and the service were great. It's an authentic Italian restaurant that I definitely will make a visit again someday soon. read more

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So yummy. We ordered to go and enjoyed every bite. My favorite dish was the roast chicken. The flavors were great

I highly recommend you bring ear plugs and prepare to have zero conversation with your dining companions if you choose to eat a Ca' Dario. They have crammed so many tables in the two spaces, you literally have to push/pull them back and forth in order to squeeze around other diners and to get up/down from the table. That means there's far too many people sitting in the space, and with the high ceilings and hard surfaces, everything is loud, loud, loud. Service was poor. Our server started out fine. Once our food was delivered she was never to be seen again. More water? Would have loved some. Fresh pepper for your salad? That would have been nice. She did get swamped and in the weeds very quickly, but still didn't change the fact that other neighboring tables received service and we did not. The gluten free pasta was great. The romana salad was lovely. But none of that was worth the headache that came after the nonstop cacophony of noise for the duration of our meal. read more

What an amazing birthday dinner! The brown butter sage ravioli was out of this world! Service was wonderful. Loved everything about our visit! read more

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Got the linguini with clams. Flavors were good, but the first clam was extremely sandy. I'm ok with a little sand in a clam (not ideal) so I kept going. Unfortunately, it didn't get much better. It seemed like a lot more clams were sandy than not. When I dipped my bread into the broth and took a bite, I had a mouthful of sand! I poured the remainder of broth into the emptied shell dish to see what I was dealing with and found TONS OF SAND AT THE BOTTOM OF MY DISH! Gross oversight. Careless kitchen. Two stars for the cute neighborhood spot and the dish did actually taste good, but i felt really gross when I left. read more

This was the greatest meal I have ever had. I'm serious! Service was amazing and the bread was great. Ravioli filled me up just right, but I wish I tried an appetizer because they all looked so good. My companion doesn't like tomato sauce, but even she thought it was amazing with that ravioli. They gave us scrumptious candies at the end too! Sweet sweet service and a warm and elegant ambiance all around. I came right off the Amtrak incredibly hungry and they took good care of me. read more

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Manager was super rude does not care about customer satisfaction, the waiter Antonio was also very rude and messed up our order and bill several times. read more

Food was good. Ambiance was good. Service was ok. I'd go back, but the experience was nothing to write home about,

Great food, excellent service by Lisa and company. We drove up from Los Angeles just to have lunch for my birthday. You guys are the best. read more

I think I've been going here for about 20 years when I'm in Santa Barbara. Food and service are always excellent. Love their brown butter ravioli with sage and their pastas. If they have it their white fish is out of this world! read more

We went there for lunch and found it average. The GF pizza was NOT good at all, no taste but the salmon pasta was good. the flies made it soo uncomfortable to eat there & noone checked on us after we were served. expensive for what we got too. read more

Everything is overpriced. The quail tasted like bland chicken with salty mushroom gravy sauce. My son, 15 years old said he had the worst chicken alfredo pasta he ever ate. My wife's fish tasted not fresh, with old and strong and fishy smell as well. When she sent it back, women manger came running out being defensive and really rude yelling at her that the fish was not not old and it was supposed to smell and taste that way which everyone knows is bullshi*. Don't eat here. read more

Good service, totally not what we were expecting for food in a bad way. Extremely underwhelmed by the bruschetta and one of the specials that night- lobster risotto. Was our most expensive meal of our trip and also the least liked. read more

The other night my friends and I had a dinner event at Ca' Dario. We showed up at the time of our reservation and we're promptly seated. Our waiter immediately came over and brought us waters and bread to start the night off. While deciding on what we were going to order he offered open up and pour the wine had brought. We started the dinner ordering several appetizers and shared amongst the group. It made the dinner experience very casual as if we were at a friend's house. Our main course followed and I ordered the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. The noodles were perfectly and the traditional meat sauce was some of the best I've ever had! I definitely recommend Ca' Dario for small and big parties. The corkage fee is reasonable and the staff is very knowledgeable about the menu with great recommendations! read more

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We absolutely love this place and make a point to stop every time we pass through Santa Barbara. The food is consistently excellent--full of flavor and clearly made with care. The service is always friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a great Italian meal in a warm, inviting atmosphere, this is the spot! read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Ca'Dario! After our courthouse wedding, we needed a place that could accommodate a large group of 25+ on short notice--and Ca'Dario went above and beyond in every way. The food and drinks were delicious (the steak was great and the wine selection especially got rave reviews from everyone), but the real magic was in the atmosphere and the incredible staff who made us feel like the most special guests in the world. The space was warm, inviting, and somehow intimate even with such a big party. Every detail felt thoughtfully arranged, and the service was truly exceptional. A massive thank you to Lisa, who was an absolute rock star in making everything seamless. She handled every detail with grace, warmth, and genuine care--we felt like family. We even got an ovation from the restaurant on our way out. Highly, highly recommend for any special occasion--or even just a fantastic meal with exceptional service. We'll be back! read more

My daughter and I recently tried Ca'Dario. The menu had so many wonderful options, it was hard to choose. We shared the Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia and the seafood risotto. Both were amazing. We saved room for dessert and shared the tiramisu and the cannoli. Both were very good as well. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was very authentic Italian. It reminded us so much of our recent visit. Aperol Spitz and Hugo Spritz topped off the meal. We'll be back again for sure. read more

Yesterday my date and I were looking for a brunch restaurant and found that Ca Dario in Montecito is open from 11 am to 9 pm every day; something we didn't know and were glad to find out! We were seated outside on the deck at a nice white table clothed table basking in the warmth of two heaters. I ordered the sea bass puttanesca, which came with a spicy tomato sauce, olives, a side of sauteed spinach and two large sliced red beets. The dish is probably one of my favorite fish dishes that I have ever eaten! The puttanesca sauce was so delicious and spicy with the beautiful black and green olives giving it a tang. I hope that this dish stays on the menu, because I will definitely be back! read more

we've been coming to this restaurant on Victoria since it opened. And it was the best Italian restaurant in town with great service. The service has gone down, downhill to the point of being actually really bad from inexperienced hostess to inexperienced avoidant waitress to defensive annoying manager . Even our grown son was with us who has been in the service industry was astonished at the manager who came over to us after + though we did not complain, to lecture us on how food takes time, was defensive after everything came late, service slow, items not available after waiting, , reordering then late again, on and on. WE won't go back to this one. Montecito. and Goleta way better service. YES WE still like the food ! BUT SAD. read more

Brown butter sage ravioli! I don't need to say more! They are sublime. I HAVE to get them every time. The only bad part is there aren't more! We split as an appetizer and then enjoy one of the multitude of choices on the menu. Small and intimate Great for date night! read more