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Came back to celebrate our anniversary and I'm happy to say Caruso's did a phenomenal job in making our special day feel extraordinary. The staff remembered us, we chatted about various topics from golf to traveling, and the sommelier was just as warm and friendly as I remember from our first experience. Food and presentation was excellent, ambiance was romantic and relaxed, and overall we had (another) amazing time.
Overall: A+ // 6 stars Caruso's was my favorite dining experience of 2023 featuring such innovatively exciting techniques in cooking and presentation using a beautiful selection of locally sourced ingredients. Upon my short weekend visit back to Santa Barbara to celebrate a special occasion, this was no doubt my first pick for that event! It featured another excellent aesthetic-forward four course tasting menu with intriguing dishes that just captivate! Caruso's has a million dollar view that is truly unbeatable to watch the beachside sunset, capturing the very essence of Santa Barbara. I was also impressed that the hostess remembered that I had previously visited, especially given that it was two years ago! Overall, fantastic experience from a well-deserved Michelin star restaurant that I highly recommend. [ Part I - First Bites ] (i) Asparagus Tartlet - eye-catching first bite that is impressively creamy coming from a tofu-based creme fraiche to accommodate a dairy intolerance. The strawberry and rhubarb emulsions are pleasant and complimentary to this vibrant bite. (iI) Kanpachi in Beet - I love the walkthrough of this piece, starting with a fresh fragrance into the acidity of a pickle, followed by the intensified kanpachi that ends in a saline-forward backing. (iii) Chocolate Tartlet - Savory chocolate dishes is on the rarer side, so I'm glad to see this pop up again, especially paired with popcorn, which is another snack that's usually on the more dessert side. The tart is light and refreshing, although is maybe somewhat similar in nature to the first one, even though the ingredients are mostly different. (iv) Beef Tartare - stunningly beautiful with equally intricate flavor profile weaved within; bursts of acidity flow from the capers; horseradish adds a subtle mustardy spice, and creme fraiche levitates the entire dish with a light creaminess. (v) Sourdough - the acidity coming from the three-year sourdough starter turned bread is very intriguing; it pairs well with the garlic butter that has a developed intensity! The kelp butter on the other hand was perhaps more algaec, but I was quite curious to try for sure. The EVOO from Tuscany is intensely full body, which works well to contrast the sourdough's acidity. [ Part II - Primarily Cocktails ] (vi) La Camilollia - floral and easy to drink cocktail; the orange and vanilla forward notes remind me of the orange creme dessert and is just very pleasant. (vii) Zaffero - this one has a much more alcoholic backbone, but the saffron flavor impressively comes through to power it with a floral herbaceousness. (viii) Fragola - an elevated strawberry margarita with that's easy on the palette and of elegant nature. (ix) Gnocchetti - a dish that truly lives up to the claim of fruitti de mare, featuring luscious uni, dollops of caviar, tenderly large red prawns, and abalone as well mixed in; I completely forgot I had ordered this last time, but as soon as it was served, only positive memories come about. Each of the different seafoods contribute a different texture to the dish, while all having that subtle sweetness that works well to elevate the herb-enhanced pasta. [Part III - Happy Ending ] (x) Wagyu - This entire plate is a mesmerizing reconstruction of the wilderness in an art form -- even the tiniest of details such as those three leaf microgreens plated on the scallion emulsion help contribute to this majestic piece! The demi adds a nice saline to enhance the beef, while the emulsion adds a pleasantly contrastive earthiness. Morels are also plentiful in this dish, which adds an intriguing textural component. (xi) Mint & Peas - A flavor combination commonly found as a soup that works surprisingly well as a dessert given the bright refreshing notes complemented by the citrus to make this an incredibly light dessert. Once again, the plating is immaculate and the only thing I would change is that I should've saved more stomach space to enjoy this at a fuller capacity! (xii) Candies - Very cute farewell candies that are on the more memorable side of fine dining last bites; there's a classic candy bite that is nut forward; there is a reconstructed lemon slice using citrus caviar that is incredibly refreshing; and finally, one that's spiced with thai chili for a uniquely heated final kick. Food: E Presentation: +2 Price: E Atmosphere: +2 Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: A+ Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats
I wanted to LOVE Caruso's, but I just...liked it. Starting with the positives: the view is incredible, right on a gorgeous beach, there was a piano player which was a nice touch, they accommodated my friend's gluten allergy with nice modifications, the service was friendly, most of the food was very good, some great. The biggest issue I had was the timing, and I think it's because we ordered the 8 course menu. I honestly believe that most people get the 3 or 4 course, and they get thrown off when people order the 8 course. We were there FIVE hours, which should've been 3 hours. The wine pairing was served inconsistently with the food. One was served about 15 min before the food it was paired with hit the table. We were there from 6:35p - 11:30pm. I can keep up conversation with the best of them, but there was so much downtime between courses that we found ourselves yawning at the table. That was just way too long. Ok, down to the food. There was a Land and a Sea option, and our table of four ordered two land and two Sea (one modified for gluten free). The sea was really good, but it just didn't taste...special. My favorite courses were the scallops, abalone and gnocchetti. All solid dishes. I am a fish lover, but the Land menu was much better, in my opinion, if you're ok spending an additional $150+. Once you paid the price to play, what difference does it really make at that point. My FAVORITE dish was the A5 Wagyu, which was probably the best Wagyu I've ever had. It was like eating butter, steak, and happiness all rolled in to one. Next favorite was a tie between the filet tartare (SO good!) and carbonara. I don't get why they only offer the carbonara on the land menu only and there's no additional on the sea menu. Not that I wanted more food, but it was a little awkward when my boyfriend got the carbonara and he was the only one at the table with a dish. Luckily, he shared it with us because it was yummy. The dessert was good. The wine was kind of a disaster. It wasn't great wine, and it was a pretty pricey pairing. Typically restaurants let us share the pairing because we don't like to have too much. But they just flat-out said NO! I get that I had the sea menu and it would've been a different wine pairing if I had ordered it, but we like to share bites and try everything so it would've been fine. I don't see why they care. I'm glad I didn't order it though because I would've been disappointed. We still shared, but we just shared the same glass. And I can't stress enough that the timing of the wine was really terrible. I think it would've been nice if the sommelier had offered some other options of pairing the wines like half bottles or some glasses that might've made sense with the meals. If I went back, I definitely wouldn't get the eight course menu, but if I did... I would absolutely go with the land menu and add the Wagyu. I just thought it was so much better. That's probably a personal preference, but again, I'm always a fan of the seafood. I had some serious FOMO. I'm wondering if I would feel even more positively about the experience if the timing had been better. No meal should take five hours. Ever. There was a nice touch at the end. They gave us some honey from the beehives that they have on the property. They only gave us two, which I thought was a little weird because there were four of us, and I've never been to a Michelin restaurant that gives treats at the end but only one per couple. Whatever. It was still a nice touch, and the honey is good.
Let's start with the positive, the ambiance and the beach views were great. One of our servers also treated us well which we appreciated, since it was my girlfriend's birthday. Now comes the part where we both got food poisoning from the dinner and spent the whole night up. The following morning I emailed the GM, Stephanie Perkins, about the situation. She looked into what we ate and tallied up that nights total number of serving of those dishes to defend that it couldn't be them responsible for what happened to us. IMO, just because it didn't happen to anyone else doesn't mean the particular fish, duck, or plate of food we got was improperly prepared. At the end of the day, they didn't take accountability to what happened and did little to resolve the situation, which was a slap in the face. Instead of doing a genuine small gesture like sending flowers or a care package to our hotel room down the street, they rather spend the time collecting serving data from that night to defend themselves. The dinner ruined the birthday weekend as we had to cancel a few activities on our final day in Santa Barbara. This Michelin star rated restaurant was not worth the $770 and was our worst fine dining experience. Good luck to future visitors.
Michelin 1 Star 2022, 2023, 2024. Also awarded for Michelin Green star as well. Located in Rosewood Hotel in Montecito. Parking: complimentary valet parking, make sure get your ticket validated. Reservation: via their website sevenfold. Cancellation Policy A credit card to guarantee the reservation is required, and we ask that any cancellation to your reservation be made no less than 24 hours prior. For no-shows or late cancellations, a fee of $100 per person will be applied to the credit card on file. Parties of 9+ require a contracted event in which cancellation policies will differ from the standard reservation. www.sevenrooms.com 1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito California 93108, United States of America You are receiving this email from Caruso's through SevenRooms When you arrived, you entered all the hotel lobby and go all the way inside head toward the beach, passed the railroad and gate, go down the stairs or you can also use elevator. Restrooms: male and female restrooms. Ambiance: beautiful view of the ocean. There's a live pianist. They have warmer to keep your party warm, and they also offer blankets. Don't forget your purse, they have stool for them too. The service was great. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Dress code: Even though on the reservation and website: Dress Code: At Caruso's, we aim to provide an exceptional dining atmosphere that exudes refined elegance. To ensure a delightful experience for all our guests, we maintain a dress code. Our guests are encouraged to wear trousers or denim pants and sports coats or blazers, dresses, pantsuits, or elegant skirts and blouses. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt. Please note we do not allow hoodies, athletic or sportswear, beachwear, sports sneakers, caps of any kind, shorts, or flip-flops. We thank you for your cooperation in maintaining the standards of our dining environment and look forward to hosting you at Caruso's for a memorable culinary experience. But, we saw ppl come with jeans, sneakers. Okay... Food: The whole party in your table must order the same styles, either ala carte family style, 4 course tasting menu, or 8 course tasting menu. For the 8 eight tasting menu, your party can choose either land or sea, so 2 of us ordered sea, the others ordered land. If you decide to order 8 course tasting menu, be aware it's gonna be 3hr long. We checked in at 6:15pm, took pictures and decided on our choices 15min, we didn't finished till 9:30pm. We asked if we can have a kitchen tour and meet the chef. The Senior Chef Shibani Mone kindly accommodate our request at the end of our dinner. Beautiful presentation. For birthday, they presented me with a dark chocolate shaped Michelin Star with candle. So thoughtful. They give you a gifts of 2 jars of their Honey and cookies and a pamphlets that shows where they recourse all their ingredients. Amazing Overall, wonderful experience.
Exquisite fine dining from beginning to end, truly a beautiful experience. Beautiful and creative dishes with bright vibrant flavors and gorgeous plating. The service was flawless, from small things like the timing of each plate to them pulling your chair out and finding a new napkin folded on your plate when returning from the restroom. Just lovely, and it was extra nice Massimo came out to our table and interacted with some of the guests.
If you're looking for a spot to genuinely make you feel like the experience is special, make your reservation now! Whether you're a local or just visiting, Caruso's is a sweet little gem that just stands out in the best way. Servers were great, knowledgeable, and kind. We celebrated our engagement/birthday (two birds, one dinner) & we went with the four course; loved it. If I had a larger stomach I'd go for the more detailed option but perhaps that will be for another day. We enjoyed everything but the highlights for me include the crudo & gnochetti. The chocolate bar tasting for dessert was also a pleasure as we love bean to bar experiences. Come celebrate your special day, or just come out to enjoy a nice meal with your pup and a beautiful sunset. I'll probably come back just to enjoy a nice meal by myself as well. Happy dining!
I'm a fruit girl, so I was in luck because their menu when I came was very fruity. The flavors were so refreshing-perfect for the summer! Service was excellent as expected. Presentation of everything was gorgina so it's kinda funny seeing the fried squash blossom turd that came with my main dish. It was very delicious though! The sourdough bread wasn't a standout, but unexpectedly my sister's gluten free bread was really yum. Portions were very generous. I usually expect Bella hadid sized food from fancy restaurants but I was stuffed. I really enjoyed the chili jelly that was a part of the post-dessert treat trio.
The servers decided that the cheese platter that smelled of stinky gym socks resided next to me as if I didn't notice the moving process. I was served two spoons with my undercooked pasta. Not to mention I was speaking to the bartender what a black current was and he attempted to convince me I was wrong. He claimed to work at this restaurant for 10 years and reminded me nothing of an Italian experience. Sometimes I miss fungi porcini (Italian Wild Mushroom) and its places like this that remind me of how nothing beats the real thing!
Came here for dinner to celebrate my birthday - the service was fantastic, food was excellent, and the views were to die for. We did the 4 course menu and the options were plentiful for the seafood and no seafood eaters. We sat on the patio by the water and it wasn't too cold, the heaters were great, and they had blankets of needed. Definitely recommend early dinner to watch the sunset. We would recommend getting the cheese cart as a dessert option, so many great cheese choices!
As a solo diner, rushing to the bar before closing after a long day of travel, I'm transported to a time of elegance and peace at the oceans edge. The crashing waves blending their relentless rhythm with the tinkling tones of the piano. A well-crafted cocktail to soothe the soul. Friendly service from the young women at the host desk, who connect in seconds, and have family in Boston, where I just flew in from, to the bartender and knowledgeable servers. Then comes the bread service, featuring a slice of sourdough warmth, baked with the love of Chef Massimo's 30-year-old starter. Exquisite butters, touched with elegance unrivaled. The hand-pressed local olive oil, warmed to release its depth of flavor. Only small bites are available at the bar. And what small bites they are. A carbonara that overwhelms the senses, calling out to my Italian heritage with even the tiniest bits of perfectly cooked pasta. But my heart craves more. So I order the cappelaci a la montelvana. A feast of joy and spice and sage and with sweetness and umami elegance in every...single...roll across the tongue and crackling bite between the teeth. This is the stuff Michelin stars are made of. Next time? The full-course sit down...
We visited Caruso's on Saturday night over Memorial Day weekend. We made a reservation online two days in advance for an 8:45 PM dinner. Caruso's is an oceanfront restaurant located inside the Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel. The restaurant serves Coastal California cuisine with an Italian influence and has received both a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star for Sustainable Gastronomy in 2022 and 2023. Caruso's features a stunning ocean view and elegant furnishings, including leather booths, linen-draped tables, and white chairs. I was captivated by the breathtaking ocean view upon arriving at the restaurant. We ordered the Four Course Prix Fixe Menu ($175 per person), and all the dishes looked like art to me and were very delicious as well! For the Antipasti, we tried the Santa Barbara Bluefin Tuna Crudo, which was amazing! The Santa Barbara Spot Prawns and Channel Island Calamari Ripieni were also great. For the Primi, we tried the 7-year Acquerello Risotto, Tagliolini ai Funghi Porcini, and Pansotti Paglia e Fieno, all of which were very good. For the Secondi, we had the Snake River Farm Gold Label NY Striploin, which was so delicious and one of my favorite dishes. The Dry Aged Liberty Duck was interesting. For dessert, Our Bees Stayed at the Miramar was really special to me, with its many layers of taste. The desserts "S like Strawberry" and "Joseph Sexton Received the Seed in 1870" were both very delightful! The service was excellent! Our server was very friendly and professional. He recommended all the great choices and reminded us to see the precious "Red Moon," which we almost missed since we were enjoying the meal so much. Overall, we had a pleasant and memorable dining experience at Caruso's and will definitely come back to try some other menus!
Came here for a honeymoon dinner with the husband and was blown away with the service and of course, the high quality food. Every single wait staff/ personnel we encountered were extremely gracious and kind. The food was also definitely high quality and so beautifully prepared. We sat by the heater facing the ocean, though since it was winter dinner/time, we didn't have much of a view, but I imagine it would be so lovely when the days are longer. My husband got the wine pairing and seemed to have really enjoyed the combinations. After the dinner, we walked around the grounds which was lovely and breathtaking, even in the nighttime. Overall, would recommend for the overall experience!
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2 years ago
Celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary at your restaurant. The ambiance, food preparation and quality were second to none. The evening was complimented by impeccable service by our waiter Dara. He was exceptional, a true professional who took pride in his craft. He made our evening that much more memorable. Thank you. read more
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The restaurant is located on the grounds of the Rosewood Hotel Miramar Beach, along the beach past the railroad tracks. What a lovely location...at night you can view the coastline homes. The service was impeccable. The waiter had a team of servers who brought the food out along with others who checked in with us to make sure everything was taken care of. We made reservations for the four course tasting menu. We were first given small bites before the appetizers offered by the chef. They were all delicious! One consisted of tuna, one cracker with truffle cream, and the third...I'm sorry, can't remember! The appetizer was a Santa Barbara tuna crudo. Fresh and incredibly flavorful! The primi that we chose was cacio e Pepe which according to my husband was the best he's ever tasted and the gnocchetti which was a nice dish with the different seafoods. Secondi consisted of cod which was tender and delicious and halibut which was wrapped in zucchini slices and tasted fine but not as tender as the cod. The bread service was very good with the different butters. Dessert was a selection from the cheese cart served with dried fruits and nuts, along with bread and crackers. Finally a surprise of chocolate , hazelnut, and other small sweet bites. We were on vacation and wanted to dine at a Michelin starred restaurant. Carusos was just perfect! read more
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2 years ago
delicious food and beautiful ocean views. The ambiance was immaculate! the servers were very attentive. would highly recommend read more
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3 years ago
I celebrated my sister's birthday at Caruso's & it was both our first time here. It was such a beautiful dinning experience. The staff was incredible. The food was delicious & presented so elegantly. The ocean views were stunning. read more
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The food was amazing. Presentation of each course was perfection with fabulous timing. And the oceanfront table made it a wonderful experience to celebrate a birthday! read more
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The best Italian restaurant in California. The food was delicious and staff very courteous & professional and the view was spectacular. Bravissimo chef. Highly recommended. read more
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3 years ago
As always, outstanding service, Innovative menu and an unsurpassed setting... if you want to show out of town guests the very best of what our elite enclave has to offer ... take them here.. read more
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We had an excellent meal here this evening with an out-of-town guest. I always love the view at this lovely restaurant from walking the path from the old World hotel to descending steps and feeling ocean breeze. We started with a delicious crab amuse bouche, next enjoyed the peach burrata with prosciutto It's complex yet refreshing flavors. The highlight of the meal was the cacio de Pepe..... simple but the flavors were truly amazing. The risotto and scallops perfectly cooked, balanced flavor and the crisps added nice touch. Extra $25 to the prefix menu but worth it. The best dessert on the menu is the strawberry fragolavwith gold. A wonderful evening for a special occasion with excellent service. read more
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5 years ago
My fiancé and I went to Caruso's for my birthday dinner. Overall we had a great time. However, I want to share some helpful points: 1. Women: do not where high heels, they will fall through the cracks of the wooden planks. Wedges are the way to go! 2. As hot as it can be outside, the ocean breeze gives you goosebumps at night so please bring a jacket. Heaters are available throughout and they will accommodate you in any way to make sure your comfortable. 3. The food: Buratta, Ragu - a must!!! Anything outside of that, unfortunately, I don't know. I've heard the meat is amazing. 4. Service: Wonderful! One small snaffoo was the time It took us to get our wine from the cellar. It was 45 minutes BUT! They gave us more champagne to compensate. We had a wonderful time. We will be back because we love the Rosewood. Atmosphere is great. Can beat it in Santa Barbara. Probably the best restaurant here. read more
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We visited in Feb. 2023 and the experience wasn't great. Chef Massimo went out of his was to invite us back and WoW! We were blown away! The service is now excellent and the Food was absolutely incredible! It's not often you find a restaurant where the Chef genuinely cares about your experience, but Chef Massimo truly goes out of his way to make your dining experience one to remember. Now I can confidently say this restaurant is so deserving of its One Michelin Star. Chef's 30 yr starter are what sourdough dreams are made of. The most moist crispy crust bread ever(I'm still thinking about it). His take on a Carbonara - one of the most impressive flavor explosions you'll ever bite into. That dish deserves an award all by itself. We will definitely come back and we're so thankful for the experience! I think it's important for lesson for us Yelpers out there. Restaurants, even good ones can have a bad night. Chef Massimo, Thank you. Your food is outstanding! read more
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2 years ago
Chef came out to explain the details of the dishes; hardly to see that! Thank you for stunning service for my son birthday, we will be back! 5 stars ; D read more
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4 years ago
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2 years ago
Simply the loveliest spot on the coast made for the most amazing evening. The food was exquisite (I'm especially looking at you, burrata starter), the waitstaff so attentive and friendly and every little detail attended to. Our server was very helpful in suggesting dishes and very knowledgeable on the local sourcing of ingredients. Even though the fog rolled in, the ambience was warm and comfortable. We were even lucky enough to meet the Chef, as he brought out and described our main dishes. It was truly a memorable evening to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you to the entire staff of Caruso's, we cannot wait to return. read more
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6 years ago
1 they don't check people temperatures 2nd manager Allan doesn't have the welcome attitude - opposite , he look like - what time i will be over today - Monday to Friday person working unwanted on the weekends and unwanted hrs 3rd bread in the burrata is not fresh Chef apologize to me personally and say yes it was true because he ask to the cook in the kitchen . O course it is true what I say , Do you have doubts about my concern ? I talk him in Italian too just to be understood He say OK i will talk with the cook Management should start to identify people with class and never doubt me , ever 4th I ask salt and pepper : salt bottle was empty, I call manager Allan and I complain and he bring me another bottle of salt and it was empty too , he just move away from my table and avoid my table all the time Same mistake 2 times , fine dining ? Or cheap street show? 5th I complain to the "Italian chef"Massimo about the salt empty and and he just run away and avoid me , after it he come back just change a few words and I ask him if he like to make amend - No answer 6th it come Olivia manager of food and beverages - I talk to her and I ask if she like to make amend - no answer Olivia doesn't even speak English , she doesn't know what means make amend - director of food and beverages ? 7th I'm about to leave - talk to Olivia again - Chef got in a table and just ignoring us 8th my wife ask a well done steak , Steak arrive with the blood Check picture below Me personally , I think about to choose right heroes for my customers service , Caruso management choose the right filibusters to destroy his own business and for a poor customer service. To me Caruso's MANAGEMENT is made by a bunch of clown dressed like professional people and pretending to be interested to give you something , when in reality they give you just a pathetic unworthy cheap street show Instead to be talking with people , chef massimo should watch the plates in the kitchen before come out to the clients , to insure a proper service Conclusion worst experience ever - Ricky Caruso is a great person , his restaurant is not great- I would be ashame to put my name in this restaurant - management look like made of wolf but trained from dogs - Caruso management treat me with disregard , this negative energy Caruso management offer to me and my family , I ll return 1000 times multiplied , I'll make sure to keep investment and investors away from Caruso affiliates , same with family and friends -I'll make sure to keep people away TIPS : TO INSURE PROPER SERVICE CARUSO MANAGEMENT FAIL TO INSURE PROPER SERVICE , I'LL MAKE SURE TO KEEP AS MANY PEOPLE AWAY FROM CARUSO BUSINESSES I work for 17 years without day off in order to provide the best for my wife and family , I do aspect to be treated with some decency especially if they ask to pay $120 per person minimum , other way you can't sit at Caruso restaurant fine dining - To me this is not a fine dining , but a poor buffet precooked where cooks take food from it , warm it up and send out to tables I do understand that people can make mistakes because that is what human do , but there are 2 types of humans : the ones who make mistakes and provide a satisfying amend and the ones who make mistakes and don't care about it and don't give a damn . Caruso management belong to the second type Status quo : Tom down This is very disgraceful, how long will last Caruso affiliates before file bankruptcy? read more
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3 years ago
We had yet another amazing dinner at Caruso's celebrating my birthday. The staff are all fantastic and everyone is very knowledgeable about the menu, the ingredients, the preparation and food and wine pairings. They all genuinely seem happy to be there! The meal was not only beautiful but was prepared perfectly. You can't get a better ambience, whether you're sitting inside or outside facing the water. We will always come back. It's well worth the money!! read more
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2 years ago
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3 years ago
Very nice setting and great service. The food was good and creative. For a mechillin, it might fall a little short to be perfect. I would still rank it high. read more
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5 years ago
Caruso's was phenomenal. We went for my boyfriend's birthday and were not disappointed. Their plant-based prix fixe menu is superb, with expertly crafted flavor combining and subtle hints and notes, making it an authentic, unforgettable dining experience. The service was impeccable. The location is unbeatable, right on the water, open to the ocean with waves crashing, ocean breeze, sunset. Everything about it created a memory. I'm so incredibly grateful to Chef Massimo for creating such an awesome space and experience. read more
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2 years ago
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Eating at Caruso's was such a wonderful experience. We frequent the Miramar but had yet to make it out for a date night alone (kids) and we are so glad that we made it happen during our most recent trip to Montecito. The service was incredible and, as others have said, you absolutely get what you pay for. The view of the ocean and atmosphere is worth it, alone, but the food is also fabulous. I loved our starters - the tuna tartar and peach with burrata. The pastas...wow. Next time, I honestly may ask for a double portion of pasta and skip the entrée. The flavors were so rich and the bolognaise was so velvety. I had the pork loin as my entrée and it was a bit rich/heavy for what I was ultimately looking for, but was still incredibly tasty. Their signature margarita is pricey but it's worth the splurge as it's part of the experience. read more
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
I took my daughter and her beau to gift her an unforgettable Birthday experience. She was a Chef in Philly and is now a catering manager. The ambience was incredible, views and ocean sounds were peaceful, and the master servers were friendly and incredibly informative to help us choose our 4 courses. The 3rd entrée took a little longer than I would expect but the overall experience was truly unforgettable and well worth the wait. On a side note, crust on bread should never have a burnt flavor but it is quite trivial to the other food that was amazing and much better than I thought it would be. Thank you for an unforgettable evening. read more
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Is there a dress code?
Yes, there is a recommended dress code. For men it's a button down shirt, slacks (although I wore nice jeans) and closed shoes ( no sandals or tennis shoes). Some men even wore jackets with ties.…
Is this restaurant family friendly?
Hello, We are, however we do not offer a children menu. Chef Massimo
How much is the eight course tasting menu?There is one for thanksgiving holiday i think?
I think the new *six courses now are for the holidays celebrated in the states/USA calender and $265 before taxes. But there is a limited eight course menu called the chefs tasting that's $285 per person that is good until the end of December and…
Can we bring our own wine? Have a special bottle... What is corkage fee?
Hello, Yes you can we have a corkage fee. Thank you…
I don't understand Caruso menu. My husband does not eat fish and is not vegan. Do they have a steak or beef menu?
Hello Margaret, Thank you for reaching out. We do offer in the Prix Fixe menu many land dishes like…
Do they offer gluten free pasta?
Yes pretty much any diet is accommodated but I believe that if you go through the concierge you can get the chef to make a special meal given enough headsup
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Caruso's - newamerican - Updated August 2026
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