Appetizers and dinners were absolutely phenomenal. We highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere and ambiance at this restaurant was relaxing and comfortable. It reminded me of some of my favorite restaurants back east. Super comfy, friendly, warm and superb vibes had by all. A must try. Sit inside or outside on the patio. #excellentfood #excellentfoodandservice #lasagna #tharioskitchen #superb #prosciutto #musteat #carpinteria @ Thario's Kitchen read more

Borrello's Pizza & Pasta ...ok. Having been a long time regular when Lucy and family were on Linden for so many years every thing on the menu was good, service was fine. Now that they sold and the new owners are taking a big bite from the old pizza pie, we are hoping they will make it work. We like to sit in the patio out front on a nice summer night. At times the roar of the 101 can be a bit loud and parking may take a handful of minutes to resolve. Order a glass of wine, lay low and you can avoid the radar. Nice chill vibe. The salads were very nice, very fresh well prepared. Possibly they can hold off on the extreme amounts of cheese on the salads. Seems they were overloaded with cheese. Pizza looked good, tasted nice... However we experienced soggy bottom crust that was not right. Sauce was too watery and not prepared for pizza time. It was challenging with their service, the owner was very nice and our waiter was kind. We did experience a missing salad delay oversight. We had to track it down. The appetizer choices were really yummy. They were served quick and the flavors were lovely. It seems they were short on staff in order to serve every customer well. The restaurant was only busy out in front on the patio, inside was wide open, plenty of tables. Again we are hoping they can work out the kinks, we think they will. Give them a shot, enjoy. 8-) read more

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Best vegetarian lasagna I've ever had. Love this local business! You won't meet a nicer owner & operator- father and son serve you wine as you wait. The best!!! read more

Our 2nd visit to THARIO's- we were there a little over a year ago when we were visiting Summerland and never forgot this place. The primavera Rosa with an arugula salad was awe inspiring! We love this place! read more

Visiting here and we love Italian so we stopped by. Cute patio! Great wine and atmosphere- and dog friendly patio - thank you for that!!!! People traveling thru really appreciate this! We ordered a pizza, salad to share and a shrimp special and Bolognese it was amazing! Thank u read more

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Owner and people were extremely warm, however the wait was way too long. It took at least an hour before our food arrived. Food was alright, but I left feeling rather disappointed. The restaurant itself looked very quaint, with its mismatched tableware and porch-like design. read more

Awesome Italian food. We loved all the pasta dishes and deserts. The plum and blueberry pie is to die for. The spicy sausages pasta with pesto was excellent. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Plum blueberry pie. - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Just tried the Chicken Piccata and it was so Yummy! Tender chicken and the best pasta, served with homemade bread for soaking up the Picatta sauce. Topped off with their signature, rich and gooey Chocolate bites, perfect rainy nite dinner! Thank you, Tharios Kitchen read more

Thario's is the best Italian food in the county. I have been there several times now and each visit has been great. Service is on point. Get there early if you want Lasagna (their staple in my opinion) as it sells out most days. Everything is fairly priced and their specials are also very good. Olives and bread for the table is a nice touch as well. 5/5 read more

This is the most amazing Italian restaurant in the area! We travel two hours for their delish lasagna and the pizza is amazing!!! Super friendly owner and always so accommodating! This place is a for sure try! Ask for Mario! He is definitely the hostess with the mostest. read more

Thario's Kitchen - With the owner Mario! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Enjoyed dinner here on a Saturday night. First time here. The Stevo sandwich is delicious. Will definitely get that again. The spaghetti was also very good. Looking forward to our next visit. Very charming atmosphere. read more

Great food, great service, great ambience. One of the best restaurants in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County. Lots of tasty dishes. Highly recommended. read more

Incredible. exquisite, fantastic food and great service, even though getting there can be a little be of a process due to road construction and the tendency of the beach club next door to have huge weddings in the high season that can make parking interesting. Pizzas alone are worth the trip. Not exactly Neapolitana Vera: crust is a little chewier, sweeter, and less blistered. Mine was topped with roasted tomato, red onion, prosciutto, and a mild gorganzola that added interest without overpowering. Antipasti are generous and well-thought out, in my case roasted beets, red peppers, and marinated artichokes paired well with burrata and pesto. Wine list is a little pricey for what you get, but desserts are likewise terrific. Debated a little about whether this was worth the drive, but don't hesitate. Completely worth it. Next time, must try the lasagna. read more

Absolute perfection! Service, atmosphere, food, drinks and value. Will definitely be back! Thank you for the wonderful experience.

My family LOVES Thario's Kitchen! The owners Mario and Thais are the sweetest couple who always greet us so warmly. The food is outstanding... from having the best pizza in town to the most delicious lasagna! The atmosphere is so cozy as if you stepped into your neighborhood restaurant in Italy. Make sure to give this hidden gem a try! read more

I recently visited Tharios Kitchen, the owners are amazing and very welcoming! This is my new favorite spot the food is full of flavor the Lasagna is hands down the best I've ever had and worth the drive from Los Angeles. I can't wait to go back, If you happen to be in the area or even for a getaway I highly recommend you stopping by. read more

$15 for THIS? Are you joking? This is what it looked like when I got home. Tried it. Inedible. We had to order pizza from somewhere else. So disappointed as I'd love to support this business. read more

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

Just had the most amazing lunch from Tharios. An artisan pizza with artichokes, prosciutto, and mushrooms. Chef Thais also prepared an incredible salad with roasted chicken over a bed of fresh arugula with tomatoes and shaved parmesan--unbelievable! Treat yourself to some of the best food hands down in Carpinteria. Highly recommend! read more

In our search for the best Italian food in the United States, we did not take our efforts lightly. With his humble locally owned Italian super tasty hide away, the only limits here are your stomach and travel miles. The lasagna (get there early - only available as supply lasts) or several nightly specials are to die for. Oh ya, Mario will be happy to serve up one their awesomely fresh pizzas too. read more

I'm in town for work this week (yes, during Covid-19) and finally got to try this place. I called later on a Saturday evening to order a pizza and was told they were out of pizzas for the evening! The owner sounded like she felt so bad about it and I told her I would try them the next night. Well, I called in an order the next evening. When I went to pick it up, the owners informed me they had to make a substitution, which was fine. The owners were so nice and warm, and gave me a free (and really tasty) treat to make up for the trouble (which it really wasn't). Got back to the hotel and opened up the box to find a really nice looking Insalata pie...it was delicious. Crust was spot on, gluteny but crisp at the edges. Generous sheets of parmigiano reggiano and prosciutto. Very good pizza. I also got the chocolate mousse, which was absolutely rich and decadent. I would highly recommend this place, and wish I could have eaten there in person instead of just having to pick up. The owners seem like wonderful people. Carpinteria is lucky to have such a place. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Insalata Pizza (spinach substituted for arugula)! So good! - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Stopped by chance for a late lunch day on the small shady patio. Fantastic pasta and pizza great service. I'll need to up my game on my own pizza this was spectacular chicken, artichoke, red onion the sauce and the goat cheese really made it sing. Pasta was creamy with burrata and a similar light tomato sauce perfectly seasoned. We'll be back. read more

My book club met here and I had the pasta Bolognese which was delicious. We also ordered excellent garlic bread. The portions were generous and I took some pasta Bolognese home to my husband who immediately fell in love with it. We have ordered it many times since. I have also tasted and loved the eggplant parmigiana and the spaghetti with meatballs. read more

Wow! My friends and I are visiting from LA and we just ate here yesterday. The food is absolutely delish and the owners? They are such wonderful and warm people. Chef Thais creates food that made me happy to be alive. We started with her incredible homemade bread with avocado dip and olive tapenade. Then amazing eggplant Parmesan and salad with buffalo mozzarella. We continued with shrimp in a spicy pomodoro or marinara sauce. Next was this glorious pizza and I tasted Gorgonzola and goat cheese....the crust perfectly cooked and seasoned! We finished with delicious tiramisu and the most sublime chocolate mousse (no added sugar!) and coffee. Don't think, just go! 90 min north of LA sO easy day trip or fabby weekend. I can not recommend more highly! read more

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Great service, Chicken Piccata was delicious and all around a very cozy wonderful atmosphere!!

Really yummy food, popular place on a Friday night. We both ordered chicken Alfredo and it didn't disappoint!

Decided to try out Thario's after reading so many great Yelp reviews! Made reservations, as suggested, in case they were busy. We were seated right away on their cute outside patio. Server was the owner/chef. Super nice guy! It was great he took our order because we were able to ask specific questions about ingredients/how things were made, etc...We ordered their famous lasagna, margherita pizza, Insalata pizza and heavenly chocolate bites with scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert! Everything was amazing! You can taste the handmade freshness of all of the ingredients (down to the pasta in the lasagna, tomato sauce, pizza dough, etc...). Prices are on par with the quantity & quality you get! You won't be disappointed! Love supporting mom & pop businesses! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Lasagna, Insalata Pizza, Heavenly Chocolate Bites, Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Hands down best restaurant experience. Thario's is owned and operated by a welcoming, friendly, and vivacious couple who stop at nothing to give you a 5-star dining experience. Given current Covid circumstances, my boyfriend and I ordered take-out on a Friday night. Upon arrival, we were greeted with smiles, and entertainment accommodation while we waiting for our homemade lasagna to finish baking. Almost instantly the owners and staff introduced themselves and we shared a few laughs, learning about the history and upbringing of Thario's Kitchen. We ordered a glass of wine to prolong our experience in which we were sad to leave so soon. We both agreed Thario's to be a regular all-night dining experience. And to top it off, the food is absolutely savory and delicious, made with love you can taste! All in all, Thario's welcoming ambiance, food quality, and friendly company far surpasses any typical date night. Beyond thankful for this find! read more

We ordered artichoke with mushrooms and prosciutto pizza, arugula salad, and spicy shrimp with mussels pasta...all very good. We would definitely come back and highly recommend it. read more

Delicious, homemade food and excellent staff!! Yummy chocolate mousse and tiramisu! The atmosphere is cozy and fun!! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Tiramisu and chocolate mousse - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Absolutely delicious. The flavors are raging in my mouth it is so happy. Had the Cortile pizza. Crisp thin crust. With a spicy oil, and such delectable flavors. The owners are kind and knowledgeable and sweet. Felt like I was in Europe and forgot I was on the ocean in Carpinteria! Great lunch specials. Steal away one day and you can decide for yourself. Closed on Tuesdays. Known for TheIr bolognese, Lasagna and chicken Picatta. Started off with fresh bread and olive tapenade. I'm a fan can't wait to bring my family back. Atmosphere is European and frriemdly. Heard their Caesar salad dressing is very special and not always on regular menu, mostly on the special board. I'm coming back read more

I stopped at Thario's kitchen on my way home last week and ordered the enslata pizza. It was delicious, and easily the best pizza I have had near my home in Carpinteria. I will be back many times! read more

Just thinking about my dish makes my mouth water!! We are from out of town and were really looking forward to a good meal when we came across Borrellos. After reading the reviews I knew what i wanted to order but found out that the item wasnt on the menu! Nonetheless the chef and waistress were amazing beyond kind and whipped up the special for me!!! I ate every single thing on that plate (mind you the portions are huge so make sure to wear stretchy pants!) Definitely a must-go if you're in Carpinteria/San Barbara area! read more

I'm disappointed to give a 1 star review. Typically their food is good, recently it has been lacking flavor. On our most recent visit, the service was so incredibly horrible that we sat there for three hours and no one asked if we needed anything. We had to walk up to their kitchen window multiple times to ask for things or tell them they forgot certain dishes. I honestly couldn't wait to get out of there. It stole a huge chunk of time out of my husband's birthday. read more

What a gem!!!! Owners Thais and Mario are so warm and friendly. The food reflects their quality of life and love for each other's. Each dish I ate was perfectly flavored and extremely delicious. Thais is in the kitchen while Mario serve. Very spacious restaurant and great outdoor patio. I highly recommend you stop and eat there. You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Vegetarian pasta. - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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All I can say is "WOW". We were there for lunch yesterday 8/26 and it was "overr the top". The salads were fresh from the garden, heirloom tomatoes, pesto, grilled shrimp, and the wine was outstanding. Owners, Thais and Mario are the ultimate owners, fully of hospitality and great suggestions. This is a spot "not to be missed" if you are passing by this area - you will not be disappointed. Thank you Thario's Kitchen - see you again soon!!! read more

The most amazing owners and the best food!!! We love Thario's!!! The pizza is just delicious, and the lasagna is a perfect meal to share. The desserts are also a hidden gem that should not be passed up! read more

Great cozy and intimate place for couples or family outstanding service with the 3 hr drive owners are amazing and friendly love this place read more

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I love been in tharios kitchen one of my favorite places ever a family restaurant I was there with my family and we all had a great time read more

Thario's Kitchen - Special caprese salad - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

New place near Santa Barbara. We drove up from Los Angeles to try this place out and it didnt disappoint! The ambiance is very warm and cozy; something like being at home. The staff make you feel incredibly welcomed and the restaurant itself is such a quiet and peaceful environment. Outside in the patio is just as cozy and homey as the inside. The food....omg...was delicious! I'm such a pizza snob, but the pizza was perfect. It wasnt too heavy, the dough was perfectly toasted and the it was very light, but filling. Amazing place for a date or a family meal! read more

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

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There are restaurants and then there are special places. Eateries that evoke memories, the personal past, places where you are just not enjoying a great meal but you feel comfortable like you are in somebody's home or a long ago family place, perhaps a visit to a little French or Italian village cafe while driving through the European countryside where nobody is rushing you away from your table. And the food, well, that's a wonderful surprise in itself whether it's the fairly traditional Italian dishes with a slight twist here and there, or the imaginative real transformations of tradition, like the truly marvelous Brisket Pizza!! I kid you not. I have never seen a pizza disappear so quickly as the night 5 of us were there with at least four other dishes. It starts with an incredible chewy thin crust, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions. and real beef brisket ( like my mother used to make!) or their Chicken Fettuccini which unlike many other recipes is light and delicate . They have wonderful appetizers a number of which have delicate pastry and are stuffed with spinach and may have salad on top. The delicate touch is due to the delightful Belgian/French chef Thais. Leave room for the best chocolate mousse you ever tasted, or the tiramisu or creme brûlée. Mario your host and co-owner with his chef wife at Thario's Kitchen makes you feel right at home. read more

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