Great food, great people. Wednesday thru Friday $15 buys you the business lunch. It is great!

Went for an early lunch with my family and all of the food including appetizers, the wagyu sandwich, entree of the day, chicken piccata, and both pizzas we ordered were all really flavorful and great. Service and ambiance were great as we dat outside on a beautiful day. Will definitely be back next time we are in Carp. read more

Worth the drive a bit off the beaten path. The gravy on the shrimp pasta tasted home made. 10/10 Will be back

Poor service. Asked server to give us some time with wine and appetizer before bringing entree. Wine came promptly Asked for water after 20 minutes. Waited 45 min for appetizer which came at same time as salad. Bruschetta was soggy. Hot food came immediately and there was no room on the table so we sent the appetizer and salad back. One signature dish was good, one was not. Servers were nice and asked how things were and comped the appetizer. No one came to pick up the credit card so I went to the register and asked why the price on the bill was more than the price on the blackboard for the special. The manager said the blackboard shows the cash price (it does not say that). He argued about the poorly prepared dish and the long wait and didn't really care. read more

A great location by the beach with a beautiful patio. The owners are so nice and welcoming. The food was delicious. All 5 of us raved about the dishes we were served. read more

This was one of the best Italian meals we have had! The owner was so gracious and gave us some homemade sauce with bread which was divine. The pizza was fresh, flavorful and served hot. I got the spicy mussels and shrimp and the flavors were phenomenal!! The service was amazing and so attentive. Definitely a must if you are in Carpenteria. 10/10. The outside seating was so relaxing and had such fun decor. Thank you Thario's!!! read more

Thario's Kitchen - Spicy Shrimp and mussels - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Updated photos of the restaurant!! Now selling fresh bread daily!!!! Customer service is on point as always, great homemade food!! read more

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Lovely restaurant - very private and romantic ambiance. Highly recommend going during the evening and sitting on the patio. I love the garden feel it has, the furniture they chose is super cute. We spent our Valentines here and it was perfect. The food was very delicious, had just enough options to choose from. 10/10 service! read more

Came here Thanksgiving weekend while camping at Rincon. What a great dinner!. We had a very generous and tasty salad ans lasagna to share. We also have the bread with marinara which was freshly baked and yummy. Our server was pleasant and attentive but not overly so. Going back before we leave. Highly recommend. read more

I have now been eating at Tharios almost every week for 3 years. Mario and Thais are really what makes this restaurant special. They are great people and have really created a wonderful atmosphere paired with exceptional comfort Italian/fusion fair. I have had just about everything in the menu (and a lot of things not one the menu). Usually the special menu you cannot miss on. My go to is the Gorgonzola pasta with the addition of spicy sausage and shrimp. If you are feeling like pizza, the Capricossia is where it at. Really you can probably just ask Thais to make you something and it's going to be good. Finish it off with a chocolate bite or the fresh tiramisu. I have never had a bad meal, or a bad experience at Tharios and I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. If you are in the Carp area this is a must go. #supportlocal read more

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Delightful gem hidden away on Santa Claus Lane in Carpenteria (Padero Lane). A wonderful local couple have filled the restaurant with artwork and interesting objects to make the space feel like home. Al fresco dining under a trellis with orange and yellow trumpet flowers, and heaters for when the fog rolls in. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Thario's Kitchen - Meatballs Marinara and homemade bread - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Delish local Italian restaurant. The shrimp dishes are packed with large, juicy shrimp, and the white sauce pastas are creamy, rich, and comforting. You can tell the chef puts real care into each dish--it takes a little time, especially when it's crowded, but it's always worth the wait. The ambiance feels like a cozy mom-and-pop Italian spot blended with a laid-back beach vibe. We make the short drive from Santa Barbara all the time. A favorite for sure! read more

Decided to check out this place. It was closed on a Saturday afternoon for no known reason. Ok, we will check it out again. Came back a couple of weeks later for their happy hour on Friday from 3-5. There were several tables unbussed, no staff anywhere. Knocked on the door and some guy said they are closed for the next hour. So the happy hour is literally one hour of service?! Anyway, NEVER going back to this place. Not sure how they actually are still in business but they won't be getting mine. read more

Found this quaint little place on our way back from Solvang. The service was excellent and the food mouth watering. The owner was there, and was so friendly. I will definitely be back to try the recommended lasagna. read more

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Thario's is, by far, one of my favorite restaurants. Whether for an informal lunch or a romantic date night, the ambiance, service and individualized care they provide is wonderful. And the food! Yes, the menu is varied and their daily specials are ALWAYS interesting. I can't say enough good things about this hidden GEM on Santa Clause Lane. read more

This place was amazing! There's a cute patio in the front for outdoor seating as well as seating inside. We sat outside. Super friendly atmosphere, great service, and amazing food I went with 5 people including myself and ordered Fuego Diego, Capricciosa, Shrimp Pesto Salad, Alfredo pasta, and the lasagna! Everything was absolutely delicious. Especially the Lasagna. I would come back to order everything again but especially the lasagna. The pricing for everything seemed really reasonable too. Street parking fills up but also not impossible to find. The owner gave us recommendations for locations to visit during our staycation. He was so kind read more

Thario's Kitchen - Shrimp Pesto Salad and Alfredo pasta - Pizza Near Me - Carpinteria, California

First of all, the food here is truly THAT good. We had a pasta dish and a pizza and honestly wanted to try every dish after eating the first two. Food was VERY good, flavors were bold, everything was fresh. I have no complaints. We also got a chance to meet the owner and he seemed very nice. I just now got done reading some of the reviews that stated the customers were yelled at for exposing shoulders and I honestly can't speak for that incident but was not told to cover up myself while wearing a sleeveless v-neck crop top. Not sure what happened there, but the service was good all around and the food was definitely worth a revisit. read more

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We were looking forward to a great meal given the reviews here on YELP. Unfortunately, we had a pretty disappointing meal at Thario's. SERVICE Upon arrival to the (nearly empty) restaurant, there was no one that greeted us for more than 10 minutes (no problem, maybe they were busy). Server eventually saw us standing there and said, "just pick any table with 4 chairs" and walked off. So we did and sat down. Ten minutes later, no one stopped to say hello nor bring us menus. So I walked to the bar and picked them up. Fifteen minutes later they brought a bottle of water and cups for us. Ten minutes after that, someone came and took our order. 70 minutes after arrival, our food came out. Water never refilled. No one else stopped by the table until time to clear and plates and bring the check. Which we still waited on..... So, the service was actually less than the minimum we would expect from a service team. Again, it was NOT a busy night. FOOD Pizza was great! Lasagna was flavorless. Seasoning would have helped for sure. I would have asked for salt/pepper, but then again, no one stopped by to ask "how's the food?" There was a fish bone (?!) in the lasagna. I'm not sure they even serve fish, so not even sure how this would happen. But it was clearly a fish bone. You should also know that there is a surcharge to use a credit cart. What (higher end) restaurant charges a fee to use a credit card in today's age? Seriously. This was a disappointing meal that we were looking forward to. read more

Went to Tharios for my third time. So quaint and welcoming! Had the Fontina pizza and added pepperoni. Super delicious but be prepared to eat it with a knife and fork. There was a lot going on and it was so flavorful!! If you want a pizza that's a bit simpler I would go with the Margherita or the Al Diavolo (pepperoni). There are several other pizzas I can't wait to try!!! Plus all the signature dishes and pastas I've tried are out of this world!! Always a friendly, loving, tasty experience at Tharios Kitchen! A big thanks to Mario & Thais for their hospitality!!! read more

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

Best place to eat in town. This is a dream meal. You won't leave hungry and the flavors are delightful. Everything is amazing.

Well this time we didn't stumble in. We drove right to it. Once again the food was amazing. We repeated some of the dishes like the lasagna and the shrimp pesto salad and it was just as I remembered. I forgot to mention that my nephew had the Wagyu Bites last time. This time we ordered two of them and boy were they delicious. The service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back. At Thario's Kitchen you feel right at home! Thanks for making our double birthday celebration feel so special! We are coming back soon and until next time do take care! read more

Beautiful dinner out in Carpinteria...enjoyed a lovely evening on the CHARMING patio, soaking up the sun! Saw pics of their Shrimp Pesto salad and just HAD to come try it out for myself...it did not disappoint, absolutely delicious! Super fresh greens and a generous portion of yummy grilled shrimp! Highly recommend!! My partner had their famous lasagna and WOW was this tasty! Real Italian comfort food! The restaurant is a little off the beaten path, but I highly recommend a detour off Hwy 101 in Carpinteria to visit Tharios Kitchen! You won't be disappointed! read more

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We love this restaurant so much and run to it whenever we are in Carpentaria. Authentic delicious homemade food. The bread is a must!!

Excellent food, very cozy atmosphere, super friendly customer service. The beets salad was amazing. Highly recommended. Love the patio and the background music. Very satisfied read more

The Lasagna Tray was the hit at our July 4th Pool Party. I've have brought the Lasagna Tray every year for the last four years to the party. Highly recommend it if you want to be the hit at your next potluck read more

Best food ever I've had in a long time! The food is soooo delicious and the tapenade that is served with the bread is nothing I've ever tasted!! WOW!!! Wish this place was closer to where I live but just visiting! read more

I really like Tharios. The owners are nice and welcoming. Our food was hot and delicious. I really liked the Pizza. Carp needs BETTER pizza, not more, just BETTER. They brought us bread and olives to snack on before our food came out. My only concern was the speed of service BUT I know they were busy and short staffed so, I accept. It was also a holiday so, not a big deal. Just wanted to note that. The owner came over and chit chatted with us for a minute at the end of our meal which I always appreciate. We've been seated inside and out before both are nice, especially when the weather is nice. read more

I love THARIO's Kitchen. The food is always delicious. So thankful for THARIO's Kitchen. Always so kind to everyone. Beautiful inside and out. Gracias THARIO's Kitchen. read more

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Loved the pizza and pasta. It is a little drive but it was worth it. We did take out and they were very helpful.

Throughout our entire meal I was mmmmmmmmming every bite of our chicken piccata, chicken alfredo, pizza and garden salad with burrata. I was extremely pleased with how accomidating the space was for a party of 40. It was spacious, welcoming and offered a variety of scrumptious food and beverages of all ages. read more

We showed up when restaurant was quite busy. They were quick to acknowledge and after getting our drinks at the bar we had a table within minutes. The food is excellent and the owners greeted us. We are from out of town but will be back! read more

Fantastic food in a quaint beachside restaurant. The specials are off the hook - and the service is attentive. This family owned place is a local gem! The mango/blueberry pie dessert special was the perfect finish to a great evening. read more

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

Tharios is a hidden gem. The food is amazing. We all had something different and we all had to try each others dish or pizza. I've already been back and I'm sure I will visit again. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, eclectic and very creative. I'm sure they will get busier, especially summer weekends. Visit anytime and I'm sure you will get great service. read more

Nice enough folks with a lovely little patio, but I was totally underwhelmed by the experience, the food, and the service. We were recommended here by a local winery, and it does feel like most of the other patrons were regulars, which is cool. Except it took us a looooong time for service to kick in, and even longer for us to get our food after we ordered. I couldn't help but notice the elderly couple who arrived after we'd already ordered, sit down, order, get their food, and FINISH EATING (and believe me, they were slooow eaters) before we got any indication someone was actually cooking our food. After I finally flagged down a server, our food was immediately brought out, which makes me think they'd simply forgotten it on the counter. It was clear the shrimp and mussels pasta had languished under a heat lamp as the mussels were crusty and dry, and the tomato sauce had congealed into a turgid paste. Risotto w/shrimp and veggies was delish, but $7 overage for the combo made me raise an eyebrow. You can combine ingredients, the server had told us, without telling us it would be extra. We didn't stick around for dessert since we didn't want to hang around for another hour. It's a shame because there are a lot of places around, and I think Thario's means well, but an effort w/the service would have left a much better taste in my mouth. Won't be back. read more

A real find! We were passing through, and stumbled onto this hidden gem. Delicious food, an authentic bohemian vibe, and run by a couple who clearly love food. A wonderful, relaxing experience, definitely worth a detour...or a trip just to enjoy the excellent service and creative food. read more

I've held off on posting about Thario's for a while as I've selfishly wanted to keep this gem a secret. My wife twisted my arm into finally posting! They have the absolute best Italian food in California. We drive over 45 minutes each week just to come eat at Thario's. Whether it's their unbelievably good Lasagna, delicious chicken Alfredo, or the tasty Al Diavolo pizza, every time we come to Thario's we are impressed. Today we went with the Viaggio Italiano appetizer, Shrimp & Leeks, and Spicy Shrimp & Mussels. The broth for the Shrimp & Leeks is addicting. We were fighting over who gets the last piece of bread to dip in. The Spicy Shrimp & Mussels had the right blend of spice and perfectly cooked pasta. We finished the meal with the chocolate mousse, but ate it so fast we forgot to take a picture. The kids dove into the "heavenly bites" dessert and would have licked the plates if we let them. 100% recommend! Enjoy the relaxing patio minutes away from the beach. read more

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This place is 10/10 !!! We had a perfect date night outside on their beautiful garden patio. Gorgeous plants too! The food , the ambiance, and the service were quite excellent (and I am picky as I work in the industry!). So that says a lot . We both ordered specials . He got an amazing calzone with fresh ricotta and goat cheese, caramelized onion , and sausage , and what tasted like freshly baked bread . Wow ! . I got an antipasto platter with divine burrata and beets , artichoke hearts , mixed herbed olives , and red pepper. We shared a caprese salad to start that was sooooooo good !! We were too full for dessert , but I opted for a cappuccino to finish up , which was strong and delicious. They have a good sized, nice wine list for all you winos out there as well. This restaurant is classy , and it has a real European feel , and is worth every penny . (Very reasonable prices as well.) I would seriously recommend going here , and taking a nice walk on the beach afterwards, as it's right there ! We live in Carp , and have never been before tonight . Now we want to go every weekend ! You're missing out if you haven't tried this magic gem of a culinary dream. It's all in the details ! ((Also I recommend calling and making a reservation- because last weekend it was so full we couldn't get a table )) Cheers ! - Chloe & Chris .. and Jake the pup. read more

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OMG! I have no word to describe how amazing and delicious it was!!! If you are close to this area - please, visit this restaurant! It's absolutely fantastic!!!! I am so impressed! It reminds me my trip to Italy and the food there! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

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This restaurant was busy when we arrived. We had a drink at the bar and took our seats immediately after. The food was fantastic and the service was great for how busy they were. The ambiance is very cozy and the staff treated is well. We will be back for sure! read more

Just had lunch there. Unbelievable $15 lunches (TRUE!) that are huge: sandwiches, salads and pizzas. Great location and charming, art-filled interior. Nice hosts! read more