This Michelin-starred spot in Santa Barbara welcomed us in, despite being clueless to their 2:30 -…read more4:30pm closing. We just had to order somewhat quickly-- which was EASY because the Menu looked incredible. Claiming to have "the best Caesar salad in town", we grabbed that, and two unique to the area / season pizzas. The Elote (hold the cilantro) & the Stone Fruit, with peaches, nectarines, local cheese, and house hot honey. Holy-cow, the dough was incredible to the touch, smell, taste. The toppings were so fresh and elevated. The Caesar lived up to its own hype, by being quite incredible. Bettina is also attached to a really cute lil' shopping center, that is worth visiting, if in the area. Specials thanks to the Associate of the Month, at the Mar Monte Hotel, for recommending this spot, which will go on my list of places to go, in SB.

Pulled up here on a Monday, packed, had to wait and I wasn't very happy. Kind of already know what…read morewas coming, thin pizza, long wine list, and overall mediocrity. Anyway this place is very well renowned so to each their own. Tried the pizza, bro the breading is like a CD disc, you know what this pizza reminds me of, taking a bite into just straight up ingredients and well it's not bad, I feel like you need to taste the rich dough along with it. Overall the ingredients they use aren't bad but it's just not my thing. The bread with the butter on the other hand was pretty rough but the butter helps a lot, creamy, soft, and overall I think it compliments the bread well. Pizza: 7.0 Bread: 7.4

We were so happy to finally be back in the area for round two at this spot. The great vibes and…read morefriendly staff made us feel right at home again. When it came time to order, we purposely decided not to look at what we had last time because we wanted to try something new. Well... turns out we ordered the exact same things! And honestly, I can't blame us. Once again, both the salad and the pizza were absolutely amazing and just as good as we remembered. While this pizza by no means needs ranch, the owner was kind enough to give us some of their house-made ranch to try. All I can say is... wow! The pizza is fantastic on its own, but that house ranch was seriously impressive and made for one heck of a bonus. It's always a great sign when you return somewhere and the experience lives up to the memory and this place definitely delivered again. Thanks again for another memorable experience. We can't wait for round three!

Picked up a couple pizzas for takeout - there were a lot of people picking up so it's clearly a…read morepopular spot! I liked the range of pizzas they have, we ordered a lemon mushroom and something with ricotta, bacon, and fig as well as some garlic knots. They were both really tasty; the fig one was my favorite pizza, but my favorite bite was perhaps the garlic knots! Perfectly fluffy and the marinara sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I would've liked more char on the crust, but no complaints otherwise. Definitely want to order from them again and try the Hawaiian and other pies.

Not only the best pizza in town, but for certain the best pizza I've ever had; it is well worth the…read moreprice! The open jams on Wednesdays are such a necessity for the music community in town and Im quite thankful at the space they provide. Shout out James!

Honestly this place has gotta be the best pizza & ranch I've ever had…read more I stumbled upon this gem for the first time this past Wednesday night & it was amazing. They have live jam sessions on their patio Wednesday nights & we got lucky enough to walk into it (such a nice surprise)! It was such a great experience hanging out on the patio while waiting for our food, then being able to enjoy it with live music. We got a whole pepperoni pie (no picture) & a side of their homemade ranch. Everything was so delicious - hands down the best pizza & ranch I've had. The bite & chew of the pizza was perfect & everything was so tasty. I went back today for lunch on my way back home to socal & got to try their individual Sicilian slice. The dough is thick & bready - about 2 inch thickness. I added sausage, mushrooms, & jalapeños on my slice & yummm. 10000/10 would recommend I will definitely be back & be stopping by any time I pass through Santa Barbara

Love stopping by here whenever in the area. It's right next to the Honor Bar and they offer pizza,…read moredesserts and coffee. They also sell cute platters, wine, cups, cookbooks etc... a gift shop that you can buy some cute stuff. On this rainy Presidents' Day we stopped by to get some cookies and coffee for our ride back to LA. Very friendly staff. Great customer service skills. The cookies here are delicious and addicting. The cappuccino I got was also amazing. Check them out when in the area.

Huge shoutout to Priya at Honor Market -- she is the best! I called hoping to get a scone before…read morethey sold out (they always do), and they kindly set some aside for me without hesitation. When I came in, she greeted me with the warmest smile and had them ready to go. That kind of service is rare and so appreciated. Thank you, Priya, for going above and beyond -- you made my day!

Fantastic all around! The patio is so cute and covered in plants. You feel like you're tucked away…read morein a secret garden with the whimsical mismatched tables and seats. Our server was very nice and when I ordered a gluten free pasta she brought out gluten free bread for the table without even asking, such a nice touch that I rarely see at restaurants. They were a bit busy the night we visited so the food took a while to come out, but it was worth the wait! I got the gluten free primavera Rosa with added chicken (and it only cost me $3 extra which so affordable!) and my date got the chicken piccata. We were both raving about it as we scarfed it down! This place really feels like they've invited you into their home for a delicious home cooked meal. I think it is also family owned and operated which I always so nice to see. Please visit Thario's kitchen, you won't be disappointed.

First, the ambience is really cozy! It looks like an old farm house with mismatched chairs, dishes,…read moreetc. feels like visiting Grandma! Love it! We were greeted by Pierre, our server, and he's probably the best server we've had in a long time! He's young but has great people attitude! Now onto to the food... It was spectacular! We had different dishes and all were equally delicious- lasagna, puttanesca and chicken piccata! I am a California native and although I was raised in LA, I spent my summers in this area but haven't had a chance to discover this hidden gem. It is definitely a must try and you hopefully the ocean breeze, and Thario's Kitchen will remind you why life is good.

Me and my dad went their for a quick lunch and we got a pepperoni and sausage pizza and it was…read moredelicious. The cheese was perfect along with with amazing tasting sausage and fresh we also saw them making fresh dough while we were eating it all looked fresh and made their I will definitely be coming back next time I am in the area.

This is a great pizza spot. It is very loyal to the east coast style of pizza. I was happy to find…read morea legit east coast pizzeria in the area. The express part is really upheld here. The slices of pizzas came out fast. This place offers a by the slice option where they re heat the slices per order. The people working there are awesome and great. The pizza is amazing east coast. The pizza slices come out fast.

We went back to Caruso's for a gratuitously nice end-of-summer date night, this time getting a 6:30…read moretable with a prime view. For some reason, the only option for that time slot was the chef's tasting menu, though I wonder if we could have plead down to the four-course if we'd called ahead. The restaurant wasn't especially busy, and I'm sure there was some flexibility in the bookings. The chef's tasting was pretty decadent for a Wednesday. It was also a wonderful experience, a long dinner looking out at the beach, through sunset on a summer evening. Service was immaculate. Our waiter was fantastic, as was our sommelier Tre, a young guy with a clear passion for wine, who gave us handwritten recommendations for our upcoming trip to Paso Robles. We got the regional California wine pairing, and it was fun and educational, featuring several great wines that went well with our food. Dinner started with the house antipasti, a spread of small, delicate dishes. My favorite was probably the spot prawn open face sandwich with kimchi and finger lime, though I also loved the compressed melon topped with uni and Tsar Nicoulai caviar. There was a Baja kanpachi cigar, garnished with caviar, a super-thin toast with prosciutto and fig, and a shot's worth of sour plum juice flavored with cinnamon. Real Michelin star stuff here, both in the ceremony and the execution. Honestly, everything we ate was superb. The first larger course was the refreshing Cavaillon melon gazpacho with melon salad, feta snow, and an intricate melon rind tuille. Then we had a colorful Baja kanpachi crudo, silky raw fish arranged with shaved rhubarb, cucumber, avocado, pickled radish, pickled strawberry, and finger lime, with a strawberry aguachile sauce touched with serrano pepper. Next, we had Iron Chef tomato: tomato salad and tomato with panzanella; a sidecar of buffalo mozzarella and a "martini" of cool tomato water. Summery and light, with intensely concentrated tomato flavor. After that, bread service, house sourdough with ramp butter and Buellton olive oil. Two pastas, both very Caruso's, Italian cooking extruded through Montecito. There was casoncelli alla Nerano, crescent-schaped pasta with crispy fried zucchini, provolone del Monaco, and pine nuts. Then spaghettini with Stephanie's uni (thank you very much), burrata, and a lush tomato sauce fortified with shrimp consommé. We had the option of switching out our entrée courses for salmon and beef, for an extra charge. I don't know why one would do this with Channel Island white bass and Liberty duck as the default choices. Both were excellent, perfectly cooked. The bass came with Brentwood corn, chanterelles, and corn beurre a la nage, the duck--breast and sausage--with plum, in various forms, and sour prune sugo di cottura. There was a vibrant green palate cleanser of basil sorbet with candied pistachios and pickled and fresh blackberries, exactly my kind of dessert. Then a more decadent brown butter cake with marinated Santa Barbara peaches, pine nuts, and fig gelato, finished with vinegar infused with peach and fig. Finally, an array of mignardises: a chocolate hazelnut bonbon, a fig tartlet with goat cheese, a strawberry pate de fruit with Thai chili, a chocolate truffle with raspberry powder, and a Tahitian vanilla cigar with coffee. This was a special dinner, one I'd love to repeat in another few years. Next time, maybe we'll save Caruso's for a special occasion, but I'm glad we made the most of this lovely date night.

We had a memorable evening at Caruso's tonight. Their location is stunning. The restaurant is…read morelocated right on the beach. You cannot find a better oceanfront dining experience in Santa Barbara/Montecito. The hostess team was super friendly and chatty. Great first impression. One hostess took a photo of our group when asked. The wait staff team were very professional, knowledgeable, and fun. Vincent, Arturo, Ali, and Olive were just a few of the standouts making our evening unforgettable. We had at least another 5 or 6 other service team members that assisted throughout our culinary journey tonight. With the chef's tasting menu, we had a 4 hour dining experience. My only critique is that 80% of the time we had to pour our own wine. This is very unusual for a restaurant the caliber of Caruso's. While I don't believe the responsibility should rest entirely on our sommelier, Trey. However, he should be the one leading the charge on rectifying this service oversight. The lack of attentiveness on pouring our wine and cleaning the crumbs off the table were the two reasons I couldn't give Caruso's 5 stars. The unique, creative, and amazing food preparations that our group enjoyed all evening certainly wasn't the issue. Okay, so let's talk about the food. In a word...Amazing!!! Chef Massimo and his kitchen brigade are flexing their world class culinary gymnastics with local produce, seafood and proteins that scream Michelin experience. Each tasting course was beautifully presented on unique 'plates' or serving vessels that enhanced the artistry of Chef Massimo's tasting experience. We ate seasonal and local preparations that represented Santa Barbara farm and coastal cuisine incredibly well. Caruso's is a dining experience worth the every penny we spent. If you appreciate great food and service, treat yourself, your best friends, and your family to a chef's tasting dinner at Caruso's. It will be an amazing experience that will leave a lasting memory.

Came here with a couple of friends and shared a couple of pizzas: the california, east coast pep,…read moreand hot girl pizza. Three pizzas was the perfect amount for us four girls. My favorite was definitely the california. The pesto was so delicious and the ricotta was the perfect pairing. I also loved the outdoor seating atmosphere. Perfect place to hang out with friends.

My friend and I went to celebrate her birthday Friday 8/7 around 4-5pm…read more She got the margarita pizza and I got the Hot girl pizza (lol funny name) AND they were delicious! Hot girl pizza was spicyyyyyy, but the sausage?! LOVED ! The garlic bread? Unnecessarily SPICY (I'm a 100% Latina, who can HANDLE spice... but this was borderline unenjoyable spicy) Food was 10/10! The ambiance was chill and I loved how it looked. The ocean down the street and everyone just enjoying themselves. Customer Service ? Left MUCH, MUCH to be desired and honestly, probably will keep me from coming back again. When we were ordering, I had asked the person at register "Hi how are you going today?!" Just got responded with "good. What can I get you?" Blunt. Unwelcoming. And kinda rude. I just said ok and moved on. It was our first time there so I asked her for recommendations and she just said "everything is good" Between her responses, she kept talking and laughing with her coworkers. Not a big deal, but you can just tell when someone isn't interested in having any sort of conversation. Also due to the fact that she had her back completely towards us in the middle of our transactions multiple times. She inspected my printed receipt at the end and looked bugged when she realized we didn't tip due to her poor service. Couldn't help but notice a different type of customer service being offered to other customers. It seemed obvious. Probably won't be coming back because of service, might just do pick up because of the food! Definitely would much rather recommend St. Bibiana's pizza on Ortega! Amazing pizza, great vibe and much better service.

Our first time dining here, and it was a great experience! We were able to get a last-minute dinner…read morereservation for a party of five to celebrate our dear friend's birthday. The staff was kind and welcoming, and we received excellent service from our servers. The food we ordered was delicious, and everyone enjoyed their meals. We were seated on the outdoor patio, which was especially nice with the beautiful weather. If I'm back in Montecito, I'll definitely want to dine here again!

If you can eat somewhere else, you should. We eat dinner in Montecito at least once a week and we…read morehad never tried Ca Dario. We did last night and at least we now know where not to go. My wife ordered the carbonara pizza. The egg was more than over hard. I had the salmon pasta. Cheap penne swimming in a cream sauce. The overwhelming flavor of the night? Salt. Everything was salted heavily for flavor. Low quality food seasoned to be acceptable. If Walmart opened an Italian restaurant, this would be it. The table behind us checked out early and left without eating hardly anything because it was so bad. Ambience is also nothing great. Too bright. Minimal decor. It was very hot inside on our visit. Both tables on the sides of us were fanning themselves as well. EXTREMELY loud. Between the kitchen noise and general customer noise, you could not have a conversation. We even asked our server about it and he said that yes eventually you get used to it but it's always very loud. I will say that the bathroom was very clean AND well maintained. Those are not the same things. One solid star for the bathrooms. When I went to write this review, I thought I would take a look at the other reviews and see what other diners had to say. I noticed that the owner has a habit of commenting back on the reviews rudely without addressing any of the issues raised. He clearly can't recognize an opportunity to improve and lets his hubris dictate his actions. No reason to go back. Please save yourself and eat somewhere else. Many other wonderful eateries in Montecito that are deserving of your dollar.

Rusty's pizza in Summerland was great!…read more Everyone is super nice and friendly. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The pizza is delicious! They have slices that are hot and ready to go. As always you can order a whole pizza and enjoy it out on the patio. There is plenty of parking available.

I'm a Summerland resident and I always want to support local businesses. I tried to submit this…read morereview multiple times to Rusty's contact source but was always declined. I wanted to give them the opportunity to make good and give an explanation. Kind of like call your neighbor before you call the police on their noise level. But I'm frustrated by the declines and the quality. Over the last year I've noticed the quality of the pizza has declined. Last night I ordered wings and Rusty's sub. The sub was pathetic. I hope I can upload the photo of it. The meat and veggie section barely covered half of the roll. There was one slice of tomato that covered 1/4 of the role and a sliver for the rest. The wings were good but they only provided 2 oz of ranch at no charge. 55 cents for each additional 2 oz. What order of wings only gives 2 oz of dressing? Faster delivery in Summerland doesn't make up for poor quality of food. So disappointed!