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4.5 (55 reviews)
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Ryan S.

Wow. This is my 1,000th Yelp Review, and what a great choice for my 1,000th! We visited Manifattura with an 8:30pm reservation on 05/23/2026 for 2 people. We thought this was all around a 5 star experience. Let me tell you a little bit about it. First of all, much earlier in the day, I had texted the restaurant and asked if they had a slightly earlier reservation than 8:30pm. They promptly responded to me and said they did not; however, they claimed they would keep me on a list and notify me if an earlier time became available Now, most restaurants would tell you this and then forgot about it. To my surprise at 7:30pm, (nearly 6 hours after my initial inquiry), I got a text from the restaurant telling me that they would have a table available for us in 10 to 15 minutes. We responded with a yes, and made our way over to the restaurant. I am very impressed that they held to there promise of notifying us. Once we arrived, you are welcome into a very intimate space. We had a high top table for two near the back of the restaurant. It is a tight squeeze, but you forget all about that after you start eating. Wow! 5 star food. The menu is not big, and a lot of times that indicates high quality, because you know they do a few things very well. We had a great server by the name of Carly. She checked in when appropriate, and was always present when we needed her to be. We started with a Blood Orange Soda and a Spritz Emiliano. Both were delicious. We then shared four additional items for the evening. This included the "Pizza" Bianca, which is essentially Focaccia, along with an order of the Burratta. The Focaccia was excellent, and it paired really well with the Burratta. We then continued our sharing with the Fiori De Zucca, which is essentially squash blossoms. They were really yummy. We then moved on to the Sacchetti, which is a pasta dish that is filled with pork sausage and ricotta with some cherries, brown butter, sage and hazelnuts. Everything this evening was absolutely delicious, and we would definitely return again in the future.

Biscotti
Kristina M.

Small space - definitely make a reservation ahead of time. Because of the demand, dining sessions are limited to 1h45m eating periods. Highly recommend the Foccacia as a starter and to sop up any leftover pasta sauce. The dishes are very rich and flavorful - my roomies and I shared the Cacio E Pepe, Pasta del Pizzaiolo, and Cappelletti.

Handmade Tortellini!
Andreas B.

Just Amazing! In a time where it feels like almost every Resturant is taking the easy road, Manifattura is painstakingly making food from scratch. This is such a special place. This is what dining out should be! It can be busy so I would give them a try midweek to ensure you get a spot or make sure you have reservations. I had the tortellini and will soon again! Delicious!

Javier J.

I felt like I stepped into a major city when I walked into this spot. For a second, I thought I was in Toronto or NYC, and then I looked outside and saw no snow. The star is not deducted for the pitless olives, but please leave the pits in the olives. Pizza bianca with the burrata is a beauty, get it. Cicoria e mele: Gorgeous salad, the walnuts and the date vinaigrette are art. Cacio e pepe: keep the pasta generic; the thickness of the one here outbalances the saltiness and creaminess, making a thinner noodle the perfect pairing. Tagliatelle: Teach the team to pronounce the pasta correctly, but beyond that, this dish is perfection. Egg-based pasta is hard to mess up, and with their meats and light sauce, this is an A+ dish. The desserts and wines are set up to succeed. Fix the Cacio e pepe, don't give me the "it's a Roman noodle" excuse, sometimes traditional thin tonnarelli is all you need. The dessert and the wine list are a beauty. Their lungo +. We had an 845 resy, service was rushed, but that's SB for you, their Franciacorta made up for it.

Pasta del Pizzaiolo and Tagliatelle Degli Umarelles
Elysia G.

Manifattura is a newer restaurant that just opened in November, and I recently went for a holiday, intimate dinner with friends. It already feels like a special neighborhood spot. The space has a warm, mid-century modern atmosphere that's cozy, relaxed, and thoughtfully designed. They focus on handmade pasta made fresh in-house and offer an all-Italian wine list. We started the evening with a brut rosé, and later enjoyed a hugo spritz, which was light, refreshing, and a perfect mid-meal drink. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations throughout the night. To start, we shared the pizza bianca, a house-made focaccia with olive oil and a perfect sprinkle of sea salt. Simple, comforting, and very well executed. The buratta pugliese, was incredibly creamy and paired beautifully with the focaccia. The cicoria e mele was a standout. I love a good radicchio salad, and this one with local granny smith apples, pecorino, walnuts, and date vinaigrette was perfectly balanced. We also ordered the zucchini blossoms, filled with ricotta cheese, light and crisp. For pasta, we shared dishes and appreciated the generous portions. The pasta del pizzaiolo (on the spicier side) and the tagliatelle were both excellent and clearly made with care. We didn't get to dessert since we were full and even had leftovers to take home. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the owner stopped by our table a few times to check on us, which added a personal and welcoming touch. Overall, Manifattura is an ideal choice for a special dinner or an intimate night out with friends. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 pm and absolutely worth checking out. Reservations are a must. For parking, I recommend the nearby city paid lots. Lot #11 on Haley Street or Lot #12 on Gutierrez Street are both convenient options.

Tagliatelle
Angela R.

Manifattura is the latest hot spot and sister restaurant to Aperitivo. It's a small space, so just be aware the seating is not very spacious. Despite that, it doesn't mean you'll have a bad experience here. This place is warm, intimate and inviting. I especially love the paper lantern lighting here. I felt transported to another place once I walked in. Erica was my waitress for the evening and she did a great job at explaining the menu. I started with the Hugo Spritzer. It was a little too sweet for me, but still a refreshing drink. They also offer a wine menu. For food, I ordered the house-made focaccia Romana. The bread was so good! It's topped with olive oil and sea salt. I loved how crusty it was, yet still remained soft and light. I chose to pair this with the Melanzane in Agrodolce, which is eggplant, sweet & sour tomatoes, ricotta salata and pine nuts. My only complaint about this dish is that it was too salty for me. The flavor was delicious, but could use less salt. I know when eggplant is prepared it's usually salted first to bring out the extra water. Aside from that, this dish was still flavorful and delicious! I love eggplant and would still order it again. For my main, I opted for the Tagliatelle Degli Umarelles. I can honestly say this pasta is hands down the best pasta I've ever had! It's full of comforting flavors that make you feel as if it was made by your Italian grandmother! No lie. I've never had a pasta dish like this one. The serving size is enough to share for two, or three. I was happy to take leftovers home. Overall, this is a great addition to downtown and it's good to see Aperitivo expand their restaurant.

Affogato
Ingrid V.

Wonderful dinner! I recommend it if you are in the mood for Italian food. I absolutely love the team behind Manifattura and Aperitivo. Truly just amazing humans. I'm giving 4/5 stars because I do think there is some room for improvement. I wish I could give 4.5 stars. We went as a group of 6, they were so kind to accommodate us. We loved the space, the decor is so moody and feels very New York. They sat us right away and the service was really impressive (the owner cares so much and was checking in on us himself!). The starters were all so so so good. I was blown away by the olives and cheese and charcuterie and crackers and focaccia and meatballs. Everything was delicious, most amazing flavor and the olive oil was such good quality. Now for the pasta...we purposefully avoided one of the pastas because our friends recommended we skip it. We did two of the bolognese and two more pasta dishes. The bolognese was SPECTACULAR. I love the ratio of meat to pasta. The saltiness. It was the dish of the night. The cacio e pepe was borderline too salty - I personally couldn't eat it honestly. The pesto dish was fine. The dessert could use some love. The Affogato was tasty. We all loved it. But the cookies were not good - I'm sorry but the cookies stuck to my teeth and none of us liked them. The baba al rum but very strange - we were not into it at all. We all were disappointed by it sadly. I'd recommend skipping dessert all together. It is worth saying that when we left we went to aperitivo for a glass of wine because we wanted a good bottle of wine before calling it a night, they delivered!! I took photos but they are all half eaten so I'm only including decent pics.

Linguine al Fondo
Erik O.

Great spot on State St! House-made pastas that change seasonally. They have a window from the exterior so you can see them hand making the pasta. We started with the focaccia and burrata which pair nicely together. Focaccia is a must get! Both of our pastas were delicious. You know it's good when they only have 4 entrees available and it is full on a Tuesday night. Check this spot out!

Pizza Bianca & Burrata

My dinner at Manifattura was great. The food was delicious, especially the pizza bianca and tagliatelle. I recommend trying as much as you can, as everything is definitely made with love and is very memorable. The ambiance is nice and perfect for a date night. The service was just as good as everything else (awesome). The hosts and servers are very attentive and help make your dining experience even better.

Fried zucchini blossoms
Karen G.

My dinner at Manifattura was probably the highlight of my stay in Santa Barbara. I started with the fried zucchini blossoms with a glass of white wine. The batter was crisp and light, and the ricotta filling nice and rich. My entree was the sacchetti which made its debut that night. They were stuffed with pork and ricotta, sauced with brown butter, sage, and vincotto, topped with cherries and hazelnuts. This was a delicious combination of flavors which went well with the Chianti. Excellent food and service.

Spicy pasta overall liked it. My son said the leftovers were bussin'
Sylvia K.

Overall a nice dining experience. Setting pretty, service excellent. I liked the food. Cacio de Pepe and radicchio salad very tasty. Meatballs I enjoyed. Ricotta dumplings not good. Pizza bianco was a focaccia which was tasty especially with eggplant sauce. Worth a try. Wish they had balsamic vinegar for my bread.

PASTA DEL PIZZAIOLO
Katie D.

We went to Manifuturra for the first time last night after being longtime fans of Aperivito, and it absolutely did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It's amazing what they've done with such a small space -- it feels warm, intentional, and special. We were there with a large group and were lucky enough to try pretty much everything on the menu, and honestly, everything is good. I could live off the focaccia and burrata alone -- truly incredible. Other standouts for me were the tagliatelle, cacio e pepe, cicoria e mele, scarpinocc alla zucca, the limoncello gelato, and the tiramisu. Daniel was an amazing server, and Andrea (the owner and sommelier) elevated the entire experience with the most incredible wine pairings throughout the night. If you're a foodie, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back. Pro tip - reservations are hard to get currently but give them a call if there isn't anything online or stop by without a reservation and they will add you to a walk in list. You might have to wait an hour or as a walk in so go grab a drink across the street while you wait and they will text you when your table is ready. It's worth the wait!

Lamb tartare
Liz G.

Service was great and the space was beautiful, but the food was a mixed bag. The lamb tartare was extremely salty to the point it overpowered the dish. The squash blossoms had a nice flavor and were crispy/light, but they felt incomplete without a sauce or drizzle of some kind. We asked if there was anything available to pair with them and unfortunately there wasn't. Overall, great hospitality, but the dishes needed a little more balance and finishing touches.

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You have to order the burrata and bread!! Everything is amazing but that is the best on the menu! Love the vibe inside.

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Great food and ambiance. The ingredients were quality and everything was so flavorful. Will be returning . Just wish they took reservations!

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They lied about seating us - literally kept us waiting for an hour and a half then shooed us away

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Parking lot at Gutierrez and State Street, or along Chapala and walk right over.

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