I had an amazing lunch! I ordered the burrata and heirloom tomatoe, and the tomatoes were super fresh and juicy. Jenny was my server, and she was so attentive and always on top of things. read more

We got lunch here on Sunday and had such a phenomenal experience! The food was delicious and so well-balanced. My husband and I split the anti-pasta, the spinach gnocchi, and the meatball and caramelized onion pizza. Everything was absolutely amazing, and we are still talking about the pasta sauce, deeply regret not getting an extra order to go! More than that, we received the most outstanding service. Our server Tavon was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and anticipated our every need. He was so friendly and joyful and made us feel so welcome. read more

We loved everything about our experience at Mizza last night. We were celebrating a birthday and it couldn't have been better. We had the Gorgonzola gnocchi, one of the spicy sausage pizzas and the arugula and prosciutto pizza. The wine list was great and they even let you have a few tasters before you decide. Our server T was fabulous very helpful and attentive.The atmosphere is wonderful and the price is reasonable, especially for Santa Barbara. This is a little hidden gem, well not so hidden it's on State Street. Thank you, Mizza read more

Wow. I cannot believe HOW GOOD their pasta is. The bolognese was good, but the Gorgonzola gnocchi was out of this world. Best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Rich, creamy, and cheesy, it was like eating a fluffy cloud. I cannot stress how important it is that you experience what I went through last night. Side note - I tried the salmon bow tie and it really wasn't that great. Disappointing when everything else was incredible. But hey, you win some, you lose some. read more

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Service was great- waiter very kind and attentive. Restaurant itself was nice and at a great location. We ordered the bruschetta, the fettuccine bolognese and pesto pasta. Starting with the bruschetta, the bread was toasted well and seasoned with oil and salt, but the actual spread was lacking. Could have benefited from fresher tomatoes, slightly more generous balsamic and more basil ratio. I have had many bruschetta better than this but if you're already here it hits the spot. The bolognese fettuccine was incredibly salty. The pasta itself was al dente, cooked well and I think they make the pasta by hand. However, the sauce was not great or particularly flavorful aside from the saltiness. Acidity of tomato was lost. Again i think increasing the tomato flavor would have made it better and generally reducing the salt amount significantly. I would NOT order this again. Pesto pasta was better but not spectacular. Overall, if you are in the area and really just craving Italian, this is a good place to stop by but for the price you pay and the quality of the food I would not come back. read more

The octopus has small portion considered the price $24 I like the salmon piccata, it's has great flavor and the potatoes are delicious. The mushroom risotto is also good! read more

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I ordered takeout from Mizza before heading to the airport. The decor inside and out was nice, staff was friendly and food came out within a reasonable time despite it being pretty busy. I was shocked at the size of my risotto and the huge portion of meaty lobster it came with! So good. And also shocked at how big my pizza was. So many options to choose from but I was glad I tried the peach one because it was on the lighter side. I definitely overordered as I didnt anticipate so much food but happy to have leftovers for 2 more days :). Would definitely love to sit and eat outside next time and try more things! read more

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Went here last night and got a margarita pizza, filet salad and bruschetta. The food here is amazing, quality products and cooked perfectly. The staff is absolutely amazing. The manager/owner, I didn't ask I feel embarrassed was absolutely amazing, super friendly. My experience here was exactly what every restaurant should be but isn't. Perfect. read more

Comfy outdoor dining experience, good service. The short ribs is must try. Lobster risotto is also pretty good. The price tags might seem a bit high but the portion is decent. We got these two only and it was enough for two adults and two toddlers, with the complementary bread (which is super good by the way! Crispy and flavorful) Note: theres a 3.5% credit card fee. read more

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What a delightful restaurant, our waiter David was friendly, efficient and so knowledgeable making our experience so memorable, thank you David! A beautiful sunny day in Santa Barbara, Mizza had a perfect outdoor seating area. Plenty of space for our party of 6 and lots of indoor seating as well. We started with Tuscan Dip that was a perfect bit that came with ciabatta bread but be sure to order more ciabatta bread as it was so yummy, we ordered the Creamery pesto with smoked chicken that was creamy and delicious, the Fettuccine Bolognese with fresh pasta that was scrumptious be sure to add some chili flakes will take it to another level!! We also ordered the Spicy shrimp with vodka sauce that was really tasty. My youngest ordered a Side Caesar salad and a Kids butter and cheese pasta salad that was phenomenal!! What an fantastic meal and the service was exceptional! read more

Mizza - Fettuccine Bolognese fresh pasta, tasty meat and be sure to add chili flakes, next level!! - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Cool spot Pros Location Great/friendly wait staff Lots of outdoor seating Con Dining room needs a to be freshened up Food was over salted read more

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The finest cuisine, incredible ambiance and the most attentive staff I've ever encountered at a restaurant and it happens with each visit to Mizza. Today it was our joy to see Issac who came over to say hello to us and ask how we were and what has been going on since last we saw him. We briefly chatted about everything we could before he had to attend to his tables. We inquired about T and Xavier and sent our best regards. Then we met Raphaela who was new to us but not new to Mizza as she has been there for five years. She is as proficient as she is kind hearted and treated us like we've known each other forever. This is what makes Mizza so special and why we travel almost two hours to eat, imbibe and enjoy our meals there. Before we order our main course, it's time for my Black Manhattan which is perfection in a glass. We followed this with their delicious Caesar Salad. The exacting combination of flavors blended to make an excellent beginning to a fine entree to follow. We were in heaven with our Salmon Piccata and Spicy Shrimp. The flavorful spices and ingredients in these dishes makes us wish we lived closer so we can dine on these exemplary delights more often but it only serves to make us look forward even more each time we make the trip there. As it was my birthday, I told Issac if he comes out with a slice of cake, I'm going to sing with him and the staff. I've included the video here. Gluten Free is no problem for Mizza as they accommodate from the first course to the dessert. They also have Gluten Free bread. Such care for their customers. Make no mistake, if you are in Santa Barbara and are looking for the best that this delightful town has to offer you in the world of fine food, this is your number one stop. Don't hesitate, Mizza is it! read more

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The pasta is definitely one of the best I ever had around the world. Cozy and relaxing vibe, everybody who works here with a good spirit. read more

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I cannot speak highly enough about our server Paige. She went above and beyond to make sure my friend's birthday was special and memorable. Truly one of the most amazing servers I've had in a while. The bartender was fantastic too and made wonderful drinks. Even the bussers and hostess gave us great service. All around great team. Highly recommend the spicy pear drink I forget the name. The food was decent, but the service and drinks is where this place shines. I don't like the 3.5% credit card charge tho honestly, it cheapens the experience and a lot of people will take that out of the tip of their servers who deserve it. I hope the owner considers taking that off read more

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant and I hope the owner addresses it. Service: The worst service I've ever experienced from the two hostess working on December 6th (7pm -9pm) which completely RUINED our night. We were told by the two female hostess (one brunette and one blonde) that there would be a 25 minute wait time which we completely understood. We entered the wait list at 7:16pm but we were seated at 8:13pm. We were informed that it may take a bit longer because we wanted to sit inside which we understood. However, when we were informed by Yelp that were first in line, we continued to wait another 20+ minutes. What made it worse was the fact that the hostess led two parties INSIDE whom had just arrived. This makes no sense as we were first on the waitlist. The two hostess, especially the blonde one from the beginning of the night did not have a good tone or attitude towards my party. After waiting for over an hour, the brunette hostess led us inside to a dirty table that was meant for a party of 6. This made me question the restaurants staff training, why would they have not checked if the table was cleared and cleaned before bringing us there? Furthermore, we were a party of 2, being seated at a table of 6 would not make sense. The hostess said that she could seat us OUTSIDE after we had already waited another hour. If we were going to be seated outside at the end of the night, what was the point of waiting more? The table was extremely rocky and on a slope. I am BEYOND disappointed and will not be returning. Our server (another blonde girl) was amazing but the hostesses ruined our night. It seems like many customers have had terrible experiences with their hostesses based on the reviews. I hope the management addresses this because no one deserved the treatment that we received. Food: The food was not bad but the crust/dough was very rough. read more

Mizza - Veggie Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My sister wanted pizza so we stumbled upon Mizza and tried it out Checked in with the hostess at the podium and our party of 5 was seated right away for lunch time. Indoor and outdoor seating available here. We sat outside and the tables felt a bit unclean and sticky. I shared the Mushroom Truffle Pizza and was definitely sharable size. Loved the mushroom flavor, pizza could of used more truffle oil or flavor on it. Crust wasn't too thick and overall pizza wasn't too greasy -which was good. Service was overall friendly, attentive. Although we had to ask twice for chili oil. Overall, if in the area, I'd give this place another try. Live street music playing just a few feet away from our table added to the whole ambiance of the place, made for a nice afternoon in SB. read more

Mizza - Wild Mushroom and Truffle PizzaMushroom - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Tavon was one of the best servers we have ever had! He had such a great personal connection with us as well as all of his tables that I noticed. We sat outside in the from area which was so beautiful next to heaters and in the heart of SB on state street. All of the food we got was amazing. The Tuscan dip was so amazing I'm still dreaming about it. My boyfriend is gluten free and T got a great alternative to bread for him which was so nice! The filet was tender and the potatoes were perfectly crisp and soft. The veggies were so steamed and soft just how I like it! We had such a great time we ended up coming back because I was looking for a sauv blanc from New Zeland and none of the other places that we popped out head in had any! T served us again and again we had the best experience!!! We will for sure be coming back to Mizza thanks to Tavon treating us like family and the food being so fantastic! read more

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I recommend you order pasta at this lovely Italian spot. It's cooked perfectly al dente and they have an array of sauces. The service was fine, the decor is simple and a little rustic, they have inside & plenty of outside seating. The pasta was cooked perfectly & the pizza dough was good too. I will say that I wish they sliced their mushrooms instead of quartering them because I felt like my bites had too much mushroom to chew through on the pizza. To be fair I ordered the mushroom truffle pizza (which barely had a truffle taste..disappointing) & spicy shrimp pasta (which I didn't realized had a lot of mushrooms too). I still loved my pasta and just ate around the shrooms. Overall, everyone in my party was happy with the meal. I would consider coming back here while visiting SB and definitely recommend it if someone was looking for good pasta on State St. read more

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My friends and I stumbled upon Mizza for a late lunch, and boy were we lucky to. Mizza's stellar food left a most noteworthy memory. Food: 5/5 I had the spicy shrimp vodka sauce pasta and it was absolutely divine. The food came out hot, which is important for a pasta dish! I loved this recipe, which boasted a complimentary combination of ingredients -- mushroom, prosciutto, shrimp -- coated generously in the pink vodka sauce. When I tell you the food was *perfectly* seasoned? You really can't get that at every restaurant! Service: 4/5 The servers were great and seated us quickly. No refills on the drinks whilst dining left a bit to be desired, but this definitely didn't take away from the positive experience. Ambiance: 4/5 We sat outside in the patio area in front of the restaurant. It was rather windy and chilly; if there's a way that heating lamps or something could be added, I think that'd definitely enhance the dining experience. MIZZA IS A MUST WHILST IN SANTA BARBARA! read more

Mizza - Spicy Shrimp and Pink Vodka Sauce Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Visited Santa Barbara after 2 years and had to hit up my favorite pasta spot in the area again! There was live music playing outside, making this dinner so romantic and intimate. Prosciutto + peaches appetizer: 5/5. I remember I tried the prosciutto, peaches, burrata, and balsamic glaze on bread for the first time here 2-3 years ago, and it blew my minddddd. Ordered it once again, and it still is just as delish as I remembered. PRO TIP: you can order extra complimentary bread! Spicy sausage pizza: 5/5. I loved this really cheesy pizza with a bit of a kick from the spicy sausage. The flavors are POPPIN!! Spicy shrimp + pink vodka sauce pasta: 4.5/5. So yummy, addicting, and bursting with flavor! I love a good seafood pasta with creamy tomato sauce that has no acidity. My only complaint was that it got a little too salty as you ate more of it, so if they salted it a little less, this would be a 5/5 for me. I highly recommend this spot for a cute, cozy, intimate dinner with delicious food if you're in the Santa Barbara area! read more

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Great service, great food, great location. A must try in Downtown Santa Barbara whether for lunch, dinner, or just stopping in for dessert. Always relaxing, oftentimes some fabulous musicians. read more

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Went here with my family for dinner. We had a reservation, so our table was ready on time. Service was pretty slow in the beginning and we had to ask for kids menus, which would have been nice to have right away when the hostess saw our kids were with us. The waitress was very kind and attentive after that though. The food was excellent! (Got the beet and burrata salad, eggplant rollatini and mushroom and leek pasta). We are not vegetarian, but still we didn't find our dishes to be lacking at all! Would go back but would ask for stuff for our kids upfront. read more

I made a reservation for Sunday evening and arrived about 30 minutes early. they were still able to seat us right away, which I appreciated. We ordered the fettuccine bolognese and the prosciutto and arugula pizza. The pizza crust was a highlight as it crispy and light, but I wish there had been a bit more sauce, as it felt slightly dry. The pasta was solid but the portion was on the smaller side. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu! read more

Mizza - Fettuccine Bolognese, Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and was not disappointed! The mushroom risotto I had was creamy and well cooked. It was a little over seasoned; perhaps a touch of greens would have helped balance the flavor. I also got to try a salmon dish and the chicken pesto from two friends, and the two were equally good. I went with a large group of friends. The waiter was very patient and enthusiastic. The vibe of the restaurant is very demure and romantic but does not reject big gatherings and good conversation. read more

Mizza - Vegetable Risotto - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

we had the braided short ribs and the italian ham, olive and artichoke pizza and both were pretty good, especially the tender short ribs. service was great and tables are comfortable. also love that they give some complimentary bread. lovely restaurant overall! read more

Delicious food. Good service. Nice location. In Kind app accepted. Average value. Varied menu

Love the ambiance love the drinks will definitely be back to people watch ! It's great for wine and views read more

Mizza - Rose all day - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love love love the food and the service! Vibes are amazing, it's my favorite place in SB read more

Stopped for appetizers and they had a great selection of shareable plates. The service was good and the location is in downtown Santa Barbara, doesn't get any better than that! We will absolutely return for dinner during our next stay. Family lives in town and they dine here often. read more

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We came in at 11am on Sunday. We ate lite and enjoyed it. We had Lemon Spaghetti, sautéed carrots, broccolini and a salad. Everything tasted great. The service was good and non rushed. The restaurant was very nice and had a good decor, with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were friendly and helpful also. The only thing that irked me was that when I paid the little machine started the tips at 18%, 20%. Tips start at 15%. The better service, the better the better the tip. read more

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The first time I dined at Mizza it left an impression on us so much so that when we were planning our courthouse nuptials we had to come here for a celebratory lunch with family. The staff here were incredible. The set up was absolutely perfect for my party of 13. Everyone loved their meal and drinks. It was just the most perfect day followed by the best lunch at Mizza! Thank you Mizza read more

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Really loved this place!! Went with a group of 13 for my birthday. Service was good and the food was delicious. I didn't take a picture of the spicy shrimp pasta, but that was my favorite. My sister ordered it and allowed me to try some. I have the pesto chicken pasta, which was also good just not as good as the spicy shrimp pasta. Everyone was happy with their food. They even gave me a tiramisu and sang to me . I wonder if this location bought out another restaurant because it feels like two separate rooms. My only critique is there are only two restrooms and they are separated from one another. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot!! read more

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Awesome food as always! I would always stop by if I could, whenever I pass by Santa Barbara :) read more

Mizza - Mushroom and leek pasta, arugula prosciutto pizza, meatball caramelized onion pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Mizza has AMAZING Italian food! A special shoutout to Max, our server, who was absolutely fantastic! He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great service like that truly makes worthy! read more

We recently visited Mizza while exploring downtown Santa Barbara, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops! The vibe is welcoming and casual with great outdoor seating and a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home. Max was SO GREAT! read more

Mizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Our go-to restaurant when we visit Santa Barbara. Everything from the service to the food is 10/10. Their fresh ciabatta is a must-have for sure and don't forget to order dessert. read more

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The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor -- you can tell this place takes pride in traditional Italian cooking. But what really elevated the night was Max's service. He struck that perfect balance of professional and personable, checking in just enough without ever hovering. If you're dining here, ask for Max. He turns a great meal into a great experience. read more

Went for my birthday dinner and i have to say the food and drinks were great! Service and ambiance were perfect for dinner. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

5 stars for erica!! such a sweet server and the marg pizza was sooooo good 10/10 rec for santa barbara

Was looking for vegan pizza places and came across this one on Yelp. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options - pizzas, pastas and appetizers. Got their Veggie Pizza (vegan). It had no cheese on it, but I didn't really miss cheese. The pizza and toppings were delicious, albeit a little dry. Great service and ambience. Love that they have heaters above tables placed outside. read more

Mizza - Vegan Veggie Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Barbara, California