Fantastic all around! The patio is so cute and covered in plants. You feel like you're tucked away in 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. read more

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First, the ambience is really cozy! It looks like an old farm house with mismatched chairs, dishes, etc. 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. read more

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We arrived here at 6:45. The place reminded me a bit of Italy but so many things could have been better. The one thing that is right was the food. It was good! But it took more than an hour to get service with only 4 other tables being served. The server only asked once about drinks, took our orders served them then disappeared. A young man showed up after that. He made sure not to make eye contact as the night went on. Honestly they don't have a large menu, There is no steak or any meat except bolognese & chicken. When an hour later we did get served the young man held the hot plates over my head and served everyone from there. We got chicken parm, chicken piccata, spaghetti, Bolognese, chicken Alfredo. None of which should've taken an hour to cook. Had the restaurant been full I would've understood. And truthfully, had they come back and asked us if we wanted more drinks. I think most of the people at the table would've been OK with the wait. Luckily my son-in-law asked for the bill in advance. We had a plane to catch in Los Angeles and we're worried about making it on time. We left the restaurant at 8:15. We will be skipping this restaurant next time we are in town. Btw no specials were offered. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. We had been here one other time and had pizza which was excellent. I had a burrata beet, arugula, zucchini, prosciutto and tomato antipasti. So good! My husband had a fettuccine dish with mushrooms that was also excellent. This restaurant is a little gem on Santa Clause Lane in Carpenteria. A great stop on the way home from Morro Bay. I love the vibe and decor and that the tables are set with different style plates. Great ambience. We will be back. Really good food! Sorry I didn't take any pics. read more

Excellent food, great service and ambiance. We stopped here for lunch and really enjoyed our meal! Highly recommend!

Oh my gosh, what is not to say about this amazing hidden gem, true farm table quality ingredients. The Chef is the owner and her husband is the front of the house concierge. Located, of course on one of my favorite Beaches so whether it's a walk before or after your lunch or dinner, you've really can't beat this place, but don't tell anyone! Cheers, Tobias 805realestateguy.com read more

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The garden salad is fine. the margarita pizza just ok. But the service was absolutely terrible. We waited over an hour for a salad. Another 30 minutes for a sandwich and pizza. No smile. No check on how we are doing. The worst! read more

Food is amazing and the ambiance is perfect! The service was also great! Really good place to choose

Came here around 7pm on Saturday as a party of 7. Got seated in a couple minutes. The restaurant was almost full. Since there was only one server at the time it took about 10-15 minutes to get our orders taken. The food came out within 5-10 minutes. They gave us some chili flakes and parmesean. The chicken alfredo was good. Not too salty but the chicken was tender and the pasta was just right. The insalata pizza was super delicious. The arugula and prosciutto gave it a lot of flavor. The garlic bread didn't have much garlic flavor on it and some of the garlic was burnt however the bread was fluffy. Overall a great italian place. A bit slow service because they were understaffed but understandable. The server was also very friendly. read more

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Thais Makes Such Good Pizza. And You Have To Try Their Tiramisu. If You Want Authenticity This Is The Pizza Place To Be At. They Have Other Items. Thank You Always Thais And Mario. Go Check Them Out read more

Thario's Kitchen - TIRAMISU. Yum Yum Yum. It's so beautiful and tastes so wonderful. I hope they make these more often. Salud - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Food was delicious and hospitality was top notch! We shared the pesto shrimp salad and a pizza; the salad came highly recommended and exceeded the hype. The salad was also HUGE. The pizza was delicious. The bread was served with a delicious sun-dried tomato pesto (we asked if we could buy a whole jar it was so incredible). I highly recommend making a stop! read more

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Food is very good. Service is excellent. They treat you very well. Definitely a place I would go to on a regular basis.

The absolute nicest and welcoming couple and the food and atmosphere is always delicious and comforting and made with care. read more

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My Mom recently passed away at 98 and as a family we went to her favorite restaurant after Mother's Day. And again the warmth of Mario and Chef Thais is like a big hug! The Six of us went all out from appetizer to dessert! We all got something different so we got to try different dishes and every dish was amazing !!! Must try! read more

This was my first time at Tharios, and my last. The service was horrible. It's disappointing because I heard the food was very good.

I have to start out by saying that I was originally going to give this place 3 stars because while the food was good, it was not great, more like average overall but then I remembered that amazing Caprese Salad me and the wife shared and just for that salad alone, I decided to add another star to the review. We stopped at this new place that a coworker had recommended since we mentioned trying something local but new (to us). Since this was located in a potentially busy place for a Friday night, we decided to try them for an early lunch instead. When we arrived, the place was just starting to open so not everything was setup. Out waiter was very nice, and brought us all of the specials and decided to chat with us about the place. All-in all it was a very nice experience but I felt the food itself, our main entrees, were really nothing to scream about. I had a pizza and the wife enjoyed their meatballs and both were very meh.. But the hero of the whole meal was definately that Caprese Salad, OMG!! I had never had a Caprese Salad that was that good. The tomatoes were great, the cheese, the light homemade pesto, everything was simply divine. If anything we will be returning to this place just for that salad because it was that damm good! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Truly amazing Caprese Salad!!! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great service yummy homemade food Calm relaxing inside, not loud at all. Must try Pesto fettucini Feliciata sandwich Diego fuego pizza Alfredo chicken pasta Bruscetta Caprise salad All of them real homemade read more

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What an experience. From the decor, to the service, to the amazing food. Just wow!! The owners are amazing. The chef (wife/owner) told me about her 50 year old sourdough starter after I inquired about the fabulous bread. It has the best chew on it. I asked for a couple loaves to go. Ordered a pizza from the lunch menu. Yum !! I feel like I could go on & on about how great everything was ! Will definitely share this gem with everyone who enjoys a great dining experience as much as I do. read more

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Been here about 20 times since they opened in 2020. The food is authentic, fresh and on point. The owners are active in their customer engagement and deliver excellent customer service. The ambiance is quaint and inviting. The location might not be desirable for lazy folks but there isn't a better Italian restaurant in Carpinteria or Summerland. Highly recommend the pizza if you're dining in. The ganberi spicy shrimp, lasagna and the risotto are delicious. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

What a little comfy Italian spot! I came here for pizza as I was killing time for the alpaca farm nearby and was surprised at how good the food was. The place was pretty empty for the first hour of opening on a Sunday but don't let that distract you for how amazing the food is. Bread - Complimentary with some olives in olive oil. Bread was crunchy and buttery. (4.5/5) Fuego Diego - This pizza had a little kick to it from the spicy sausages. Pretty much a supreme pizza with all the awesome toppings. It's delicious. (4.5/5) Lasagna - Best lasagna I've ever had, no joke. I prob had the first batch of the day since I had to wait 30 minutes for it to be done (they told me it would take 30 minutes). Cheese game was on point and everything was just spot on. Top was crispy from the cooked cheese. A must get! (5/5) I'm surprised it wasn't too busy on a Sunday when the food is actually super good. Ofc it's not cheap, a pizza and lasagna cost me about $53. Also there was a small credit card fee ($1.50 for me). Service was comforting and they ended up giving us free chocolate heart desserts that were leftover from Valentine's Day. Worth getting! read more

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Great personal service. Fun to look at the art all over, even in the restroom! Oh, and did I mention the food? Just tell them what you like & they'll recommend the perfect Italian food, and they can pair a perfect wine with it. I have zero complaints about the food any one of us got...the salad, the pizza, the mussels, even their bread, we practically begged for seconds--but no need, they were happy to bring more! Not so close to the fwy that it's noisy at all. Intimate enough for a romantic date, but can Also can be a place for the whole family. read more

We are regulars at Thario's and have always enjoyed their delicious food and warm atmosphere. Tonight was no exception. Everything was wonderful and the service was very prompt, friendly and helpful - especially our Fr Can waiter. Highly recommend! read more

We ate at Thario's Kitchen for the first time and I was really happy we tried it because the food and service were amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious and the ingredients were so fresh. The price to value compared to other Italian restaurants are so reasonable. The waiters were so attentive too. We'll definitely come back to try more items in the menu. read more

I loved the casual setting, prices reasonable and food was delicious. Great for a family dinner with the kids. Service was excellent. Passionfruit dessert not good but everything else was delicious read more

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YUM! I picked up lasagna to go and called it in at 4:30. They told me it would be ready at 5 and it was. The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. They give you a small container of cheese and utensils/napkins. I have never tasted lasagna like this. It was on the pricier side, but well worth it in my opinion. read more

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Food is delicious the patio is comfortable and a nice day, service was friendly. Will come again

What a wonderful fin! It feels like escaping into Italy for an afternoon. Great staff, delightful and warm atmosphere. Relaxing. Delicious food. Will definitely go back! read more

Ambience is perfect. Even with the freeway just on the other side of the road, the little storefronts and restaurants have created a little haven away from that. The food was pretty good. We were passing through and felt peckish for pasta, and this places showed up. We got the Torta Caprese, the Viaggio Italiano, the Primavera Rosa pasta with chicken, the Alfredo pasta with chicken, and the lasagna. I really loved the Alfredo. The sauce was thick and hearty. Definitely creamy without being "milky". This dish is more of the Americanized alfredo, so if that's what you're looking for, it will hit that comfort, fulfilling spot. The Primavera Rosa was good and had a nice depth of flavor, but it seemed like there was too much going on. Something in the sauce stayed with us for hours after the meal (issues with digesting). We got both pasta dishes with chicken, and they were decent chunks! The lasagna was okay, but a bit basic. The meat inside was mushy and a bit too oily. It didn't seem like there was ricotta in it, and if there was, it was extremely minimal. It was also better straight out of the oven. Once it cooled a bit, it lost flavor. The Torta Caprese was really good. The flaky pastry stayed pretty solid while eating through it. The Viaggio Italiano was superb. The meats were a good quality, I really liked the salami. The burrata with pesto drizzle was perfect. We rounded off the meal with a cup of coffee, and woo man, it was delightfully strong. Almost to Turkish coffee level (obviously without the coffee grounds). If I was traveling the area again, I'd go back. read more

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Amazing food great atmosphere Thais and Mario the best beautiful place to relax feels like home

We stopped in for early Happy Hour dinner and were completely surprised and impressed by their excellent food, bevs and service. Ordered off the Happy Hour menu and tried the gourmet veggie pizza (thin crust) and baked Chicken Parm bites. Both were delicious and authentic. And at $12.50/plate even the portions were reasonably generous. We shared a full bottle of Chardonnay at $25. They even served a complimentary olive and sour dough bread plate! Prices were pre-Covid. Highly recommend the hot gooey brownie bites with perfect vanilla ice cream. The service was excellent as well. The vibe is great and the decor cozy and creative. We highly recommend the cute out of the way trattoria. It's well worth making the trip from Santa Barbara or even Ventura. read more

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We went to this restaurant for the third time because the food has always been very good, although the prices are a bit high. The owner, Mario, was the one who attended us. We ordered a charcuterie board as an appetizer and asked that no more bread be brought. Later, when the pasta dishes arrived, we asked for bread on two separate occasions. We were five people, and we like to eat our meals with bread, but it was never brought to the table. When we mentioned this, Mario explained that the bread is "for the other families" and that only one plate of bread is given per table. He even told us that if we wanted, he could sell us bread for $6 to take home, when what we wanted was to have bread with our meal. The situation was very uncomfortable and hard to understand. It's a shame, because the food is good, but the service--especially coming from the owner--was very poor. We left with a bitter feeling and decided not to return. read more

Everything about this restaurant is perfection. From the fresh food to the daily specials to the excellent service, this place exceeded my expectations. I don't write many reviews and I wasn't asked to write this, nor was I given a "gift" or discount to write this. I was just extremely impressed by the quality of food and service. Thank you to the proprietors. read more

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Amazing does not even begin to describe the food at Tharios Kitchen. Having lived it major cities with plenty of exquisite food, I would say the Thario's is some of the best food in all of socal. read more

the food was excellent, had the Puttanesca, outstanding flavor, best I have ever tasted, Split the arugula salad topped with asparagus with my wife. Not a fan of asparagus, but this was cooked perfectly with that tasty dressing. Service was superb, will be back soon! read more

It's my boyfriend and ours FAVORITE secret Italian spot by the beach. It has a great patio yet when you walk through the doors it's like you're stepping back into time and you feel like your grandmother is cooking Italian in the kitchen. The decor is eclectic, casual ambiance. Kids welcome! The menu couldn't be any better. Best recommendations are the chicken Parm bites as an Appetizer not a side. Pizzas are great! Chicken piccata - amazing, lasagna is wonderful, allow for a 10 extra minutes. Never had a sando but they look fulfilling as I have watched them walk by. Highly recommend. Thario's is gracious and always there to offer a warm welcome. read more

First time here for a late lunch after visiting the Seaside Garden nursery, and oh the burst of different flavors stimulating our tastebuds! They started us off with a complementary homemade bread and homemade olive tapenade spread. I asked for extra olive spread for my garlic bread that was also so homemade as well. We had the puttanesca that was full of flavors. A side of meatball came with the Gorgonzola pasta was really rich and creamy. The beet salad with Barada was very refreshing. Wygu steak was tasteful and tender. Besides scrumptious delicious food, the ambience was so relaxing and music and above all the staff was so attentive and friendly. This is a family owned husband and wife business the food showcase the love that they put into this place. We will surely come back! read more

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Finally! A restaurant with excellent flavors and high quality food! This is a hidden gem and my mouth is watering just thinking about it. A fun eclectic vibe that is welcoming to all. Everything I ordered was full of flavor and done just right. Great portions, excellent service and kind owners. Cannot wait to return! Best chicken piccata I've head! read more

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The food is amazing! Cute restaurant with outdoor seating. Owners Mario and Thais are the best!

Very homey and rustic atmosphere. We were able to pick our own seats so we chose to sit outside and the smell of the ocean added to our experience. We were attended by all the staff and they were very personable and helpful. The food was AMAZING. Started out with the antipasto which was refreshing and opened up our stomachs to the entrees. We ordered the wagyu bites with gorgonzola (specialty menu item), diavolo pizza, and primavera rosa. All the choices were delicious and I would recommend any of these choices for your first time here. If you are in the area or even if it's out of the way, try to make your way here, it's definitely worth it. read more

My sisters and I first accidentally found Thario's on 4th of July weekend. We were traveling from LA to Solvang for the day. The freeway was at a standstill and we were starving. We worked our way off the freeway and made 2 left turns off the 101 and came upon a string of restaurants. We stood in front of them and just randomly picked Thario's. For starters the decor is shabby chic, it's got a homey vibe which I really enjoy. Then came our server with two plates of delicious, warm bread and one of my favorites: kalamata olives! At this stage I was hopeful. There were 6 of us and we all ordered something different. The food was beyond amazing, it was spectacular. Flash forward to 2 weeks afterwards, this past July 25th for my son's birthday. We decided to head back to Solvang and of course, make a stop at Thario's. Now you know if it's good consistently, it's not a fluke, it's just a damn good restaurant. I love this place, the service, the food, everything is perfection. I wish I lived closer because I would visit them weekly. Hands down a hidden gem. Get the lasagna, it's amazing. The wagyu bites... holy moly, a bite of heaven. Oh and because it was my son's birthday, they brought out ice cream, ice cream cones and little bites of the most delicious warm, fudgye chocolate cake. Completely over the top! Support this gem, it's worth it! read more

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