Tre Lune is a classic Montecito restaurant that lives up to its reputation. The atmosphere is lively, even on a Monday night, and the restaurant's ambience fits perfectly with the the neighborhood. We started with the Frittura Mista di Pesce, which was lightly fried, fresh, and a great way to begin the meal. Excellent choice. The Gene Salad was another standout, simple, fresh, and well balanced. The tomatoes were so sweet. The food was solid across the board, the service was polished, and the energy in the dining room made for an enjoyable evening. A dependable choice in Montecito that I'll happily return to. read more

Tre Lune - Frittura Mista Di Pesce - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

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Had to stand on street to wait for our table that was empty next to us! Did not see a waiter for 15 minutes. Had to ask because they were busy even though our waiter had been standing at next table talking up the lady there. Finally a waiter arrived. No greeting. Took wine order but came back because he didn't remember what we ordered. 45 minutes later we had a glass of wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I politely pointed out food all over the floor at table next to us. They sat people there without cleaning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Took our order, came back because he didn't remember my order! Food arrived. I have to say it was good burrata. Next course came, and I truly can do better at home! Both dishes disappointed. Left the food there. The attitude, the dismissals and the bland food was not worth it. We won't go back! read more

We went here for an afternoon lunch after walking the charming streets of Montecito and enjoying the most scenic beach views. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has an old school New York Italian feel, with black and white portraits of authentic people on the walls in addition to a unique style with tiny chairs with plaques of surnames throughout the restaurant. A very traditional and charming vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as you sit warm sourdough bread and breadsticks are served with a homemade pesto (id come back for the pesto alone, it was that good) are served to your delight. The service was welcoming and attentive getting drink orders, refilling water at the half way mark, and checking in to see how we're enjoying the meal. I was very pleased. Now let's get to the food... we ordered a bambini fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti and shrimp, and rigatoni with mushroom in a vodka sauce! The food was so delicious, we all shared from each other. My little one ended up eating my dish instead of his fettuccine, and loved it! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This cozy restaurant treated us very well on our Anniversary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter did a very nice making recommendations for entrees and desserts. Our food was delicious! One of my favorite things was the green dipping sauce they served with the bread. read more

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My wife, her best friend, and I were staying at the Rosewood Miramar Beach for Memorial Day weekend and were craving Italian food. We asked around, and every single person at the hotel recommended Tre Lune--so we had to check it out for dinner. So glad we did. We started with the Caesar salad plus one of the specials salads that had the most amazing peaches--fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. For our mains we shared a pizza from the specials menu along with the rigatoni pasta with chicken and three different kinds of mushrooms, and wow... every bite was absolutely mouthwatering. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. For dessert, my wife had a decaf espresso with the pistachio tiramisu, and I had the passion fruit gelato sorbet--both were incredible and the perfect way to end the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was warm and lively, the service was excellent, and a special shoutout to Aria for taking such great care of us. She was so kind, professional, welcoming, and made our first visit feel extra special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, an amazing experience from start to finish. Every dish was outstanding, and we can absolutely see why everyone recommends Tre Lune. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Montecito. read more

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Our 32nd Anniversary dinner Pro - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely dining room[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Efficient waitstaff Con- [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was an unpleasant odor upon entering the restaurant- dampness that made the experience unappetizing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food lack salt There was no courtesy or acknowledgement of the anniversary The dining experience felt rushed Reservation highly suggested. We were there on a Tuesday evening and there was a line. Not sure I'll return read more

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I really debated whether or not to write this review because I hate writing bad reviews. We made reservations for Saturday night at 9:30 pm. We showed up a few minutes early and were seated outside like we requested since we had our small dog with us. As soon as we sat down the host turned to our server and said 'lo siento' with an eye roll about us. As to say I'm so sorry I'm seating you a table at this time. I've worked in and managed restaurants for over a decade and I couldn't believe the unprofessionalism to say that in ears reach of a customer. The server seemed annoyed of us the entire night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We asked for a heater to be turned on and it never was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered right away, had one course, dessert and paid before the dessert was even brought out just so the server could do his close out. There were still 3 tables inside when we paid. It was my lady's birthday that day and it was on the reservation and nobody wished her a happy birthday or did anything for it. If 9:30 is too late for a reservation then you should close your open table reservations early or give your later reservations a call and see if they can come in earlier. But they made us feel so unwanted that night that it tainted our experience. Which is sad because the wine was great, the 2 pastas we ordered were incredible and the cheesecake special was one of the best cheesecakes either of us have ever had. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was really good, service is amazing, and the ambiance is great inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely on the pricey side, but if you are into Italian food, they have many options. Most of their menu is pastas and have a gluten free option if needed. They give you amazing bread as you wait and have many dessert options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do not recommend sitting outside because it is loud, too many waiters and bussers walking in and out, and people waiting to check in to the host a foot from your table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would say that they should make a waiting area for those who are waiting not lurk around those sitting outside. But otherwise, no other comments! read more

Tre Lune - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

What a wonderful evening! So delightful to have gone and enjoy authentic ingredients. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambience and exceptional service all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The complimentary bread with pesto sauce is tasty. Calamari was fresh and not over breaded just right. Had the fettuccine al tartufo/ truffle pasta that has been the most exceptional experience of pasta I've had, Life changing with the truffle. The pizza dough very good and the sauce as well. I felt that the tiramisu was the first time actually having a tiramisu. All authentic dishes, very happy to have gone and enjoy the Tre Lune experience. read more

Tre Lune - The spread - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

Another fabulous experience. Tre Lune has become my favorite restaurant in a city of amazing places. Always the very best, friendly and attentive service with superb food. I had today's special. A pan-seared pork chop in a mushroom gravy with potatoes and Brussels sprouts, with a consistently great Caesar salad. Can't wait to go back for my favorite Loster Linguine in a tomato sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love sitting outside on a beautiful day, but it would be better without the clear plastic cocoon-like enclosure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nevertheless read more

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This is one of the best breakfasts in Santa Barbara. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is traditional yet warm[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service is efficient, friendly and professional. The food is top notch and the prices were not crazy. It was so nice to have a complete dining experience for breakfast. read more

Tre Lune - Salmon Benedict - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

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Tre Lune on Coast Village Road in Montecito is a classy Italian restaurant. I chose the Amalfi pasta which contained your lobster, mussels, scallops, and shrimp served over spinach fettuccine. Unfortunately I didn't think my food was that great. I feel like I've had better elsewhere. My seafood pasta actually tasted a little bit fishy like the fish had been sitting in it juices and was not properly rinsed even the wine was not that great. The service however was good despite the restaurant being busy and our waiter was entertaining. I did enjoy an old fashioned which was pretty good as well. I don't know necessarily if I would come back to Tre Lune, but maybe to try something different on the menu. We had high expectations for my dish but it was not very impressive. read more

Tre Lune - Amalfi Pasta - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant with absolutely delicious food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is wonderful, they catered to your every need. The pasta was fantastic, as are the salads and mains. You simply can't go wrong with anything on their menu! The prices are well worth the splurge, giving the area I feel the price is portions are very fair and worthy. Highly recommended for a date night or a special occasion! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Walk in and sat at the bar. Very cozy with an attentive waitstaff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was fresh and tasty. Lovely spot for pasta. read more

I went here for lunch with my family. I got the gnocchi which was really good and very filling. The gnocchi was very big and the sauce was very creamy. It was a bit fatty for my liking but so if I were to come back I'd get something else. The service was great they would always check up on us regularly. They give you free bread with a balsamic which wasn't my favorite because i prefer just butter or oil. I'd recommend sitting outside cause the street view was beautiful, not busy at all. read more

Tre Lune - gnocchi tartufati - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

Visiting Santa Barbara for a week and Tre Lune was highly recommended. Juan was great and had excellent and thoughtful recommendations for a first visit here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Busy and cozy atmosphere that's fun, but can be a loud if you're looking for something calm and conversational.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was overall pretty good. The cacio e Pepe was more Alfredo/creamy than I normally see it. The chicken Canneloni al Forno needed more seasoning depth/flavor. I would go back and try other items. I'm sure the pizza is good, and would definitely try that! read more

Tre Lune - Cannelloni Al Forno - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

The food was decent - quite overpriced. Got their: Burrata 2/5 - nothing exceptional Penne Alla Norma 4/5 - the sauce was great and so was the eggplant Tiramisu 4/5 - soft, flavorful and fluffy Service was good - we went 40 minutes before closing so service was a bit rushed. Great ambience; the interiors are very well done. Parking - free, right outside. Limited on the weekends. read more

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While strolling in downtown Montecito we followed our noses. A delicious array of fresh bread and marinara filled the air. We followed the scents right into this lovely place. It's quintessential NY Italian eatery. Very friendly service and a large swath of delicious authentic Italian dishes to choose from. The marinara was sweet, tangy with a rich body of tomato. The fresh bread varieties were delicious. I especially loved the thin toasted bread sticks! I started with a bowl of pasta e fagioli. One of my go to appetizers. It was very hearty and tangy, reminded me of south Philky home cooking! My chicken cannelloni was perfectly aldente with a rich & creamy pink rosea sauce. I enjoyed immensely. The pasta primavera was on point. Simple yet delicious. The Tiramisu was perfect! Creamy, sweet but not too much and went down great with a nice Americano. The menu is so diverse so we'll be back ready to see what else I'm sure to love & rave about. Too bad we had a big lunch or a nice steak or veal shank may have been my go to! See you soon! read more

Great place. Really genuine experience as staff remembers details about my prior visits/ recognizes me, and I don't go all that often! That gnocchi is just unmatched.. melts in your mouth and the flavor is so rich. Love the focaccia bread in the basket, always asking for that one more than the other options in the assortment. Seating does feel a bit crammed which isn't the most pleasant, but it is a pretty small place that attracts a large crowd so what can you do! read more

Tre Lune - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

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We came here for my mother's birthday food and service were great! We enjoyed it. We did got seated outside because the restaurant was full. Night time was bit cold the server was super nice he helped putted up the gas heaters on both side of our table. read more

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So so so good. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. The service was top notch as well

Didn't know they had brunch and stopped in on a Sunday to be surprised to a great meal. They have indoor and outdoor seating with refills on coffee and street parking. Our table tried the huevos rancheros, Italian Benedict, and Coast Village omelet. We love each dish and took some home for leftovers because portions are generous. We were seated and served right away and I enjoyed looking at all the picture on the walls and feeling like I was in a wonderful old Italian restaurant. read more

Underrated. Step off the Coastal Road in Monticieto right into little Italy. The ambiance is charming and quaint. The staff warm, professional and caring from the hostess to the wait staff. I was reticent to share the short version of a hard few weeks, after I was asked how I was doing. I waited a bit after the waiter asked, but I dared to share. The waiter was authentically warm and caring. He even comped my dessert to share my pain. Truly remarkable. Monticieto can have a snob factor, but this place imported the warmth of a true family run restaurant direct from Italy. Oh, the food, remarkably delicious. read more

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Food and service was good. Very good assortment of bread. Went on a Monday night and it was packed so reservations is a must unless you want to sit outside on the sidewalk. Had the grilled veal chop with porcini mushrooms sauce = delicious. My husband had the veal scaloppini and it was good as well but we both agreed my veal chop was better. read more

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This is officially my and my Partner's favorite restaurant in the Santa Barbara / Montecito area, and we don't even live locally as we drive all the way from LA county! Had our lunch here with my 6 other great friends because I wanted to share with them this great gem, all coming from LA and had a blast! At first, I was having difficulty with booking because two of my couple friends brought their fur babies with them. Shout out to Sophia for handling the situation and placed us in the patio area and everyone was happy including the fur babies! She's the best! Our servers Fidencio ( officially our favorite!) and Fernando are always very on point and very knowledgeable about everything in the menu and we loved their recommendations! Food was as always great and everyone was happy with their meals! Ambience is always great on a Sunny California Sunday! Parking is street parking and we had no problem with it. read more

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Tre lune is a wonderful restaurant in Montecito. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. They can help recommend any dish and it will be spectacular! The food is fresh and delicious There is parking on the street. Reservations are a good idea. The atmosphere is very nice inside. read more

Tre Lune - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

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Wonderful lunch! Mybwife and I split a pear endive walnut salad and pepperoni pizza on what is the best GF dough/crust we have ever had! We will return. read more

This is my local go to place for great Italian food that has gotten better and better over the years. The cocktails are great. The wine list is great and the food is exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is Homie and warm and welcoming and also a place to sort of be seen if that's your thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had wonderful rainy day lunch with my family today. The staff is always so great & the food is so incredible. My brother had a pizza and my sister and I shared the white bean salad and the Cacio E Pepe. I can not say enough about the great service & the food is subline. Make a reservation, it gets busy!! read more

Loved tre lune! The service was great and the staff gave us great food recommendations. Also had the tiramisu which was amazing. read more

Tre Lune - Cannelloni Al Forno, Ossobuco - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

Loved the entire experience! Celebrated my 21st birthday at tre lune and had an incredible dinner. From start to finish our waiter was lovely and the timing of everything was phenomenal. Felt so celebrated and the food reminded me of real Italy. The best Italian food I've had since being back from Rome. If you get the chance to go here I would 1000 percent recommend! read more

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We have a friend in the area who seems to know everyone in the local restaurants. We've visited Tre Lune a few times, and each time service has been relaxed and not-rushed. The food's been great each time. If you're looking for fresh and light (and cheese), the Burrata Alla Caprese is just that. If you want to share it, sharing is possible, but not necessary. *wink*. We haven't had a bad dish here. Most recently, we opted for dishes off the "Special" menu. They had a Fettuccine Stroganoff with steak, and we ordered a couple plates of those along with the short rib risotto. I stuck to the stroganoff, which was delicious. The steak was supposed to be medium, but some pieces were a bit more rare, which is fine with me (order to overcook because most places undercook). The sauce and noodles were comfort food goodness. Outside seating is pleasant and they have heaters for chilly days/evening. Inside is cozy and feels like you're dining in Italy with friends and family. read more

Tre Lune - Fettuccine Stroganoff with steak - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

Staff was attentive and gracious. Food delightful with many interesting choices. Easy in out with Valet parking. Fun to experience the long history as a special di. dIning experience. read more

The decor was nice enough, but similar to Luckys down the street. The service was good and the choices seemed nice but my food wasnt good. I ate it, but cacio e pepe , a very simple dish, was hard to eat and almost made me gag. Needless to say it was INCREDIBLY EXPENSIVE, sorry but it was slimey. read more

Tre Lune - The absolute worst pasta Ive ever had. Im really sorry about this but dont order Cacio e Pepe, it was just awful. - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

Came here for my friend's birthday. Service was more than attentive, helpful, and polite. Can't stress enough how great the staff were and how swiftly and unproblematic each course was. The food was eh. Nothing out of the ordinary, especially considering the prices. The gnocchi was good, but out of the 6 pastas we ordered, none were exceptional. Great table bread and pesto. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant felt a little crowded and cluttered, maybe just due to the fact we were sat centered on the dining floor with ppl constantly moving around us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was just somewhat hard to follow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also the menu was super large; overwhelming. read more

One of our fav restaurants in SB / Montecito! The food was BOMB -- like everything, there'a not a single miss. The servers are helpful & friendly, and the restaurant interior is classy & elegant. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Best Italian food in town, great atmosphere and a true locals pick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great Salmon and Cioppino dishes

Found this place by recommendation from a friend and ended up loving it here. We stopped by as soon as they opened for an earlier lunch before heading home from our road trip. From the delicious menu offerings, to the ambiance of old Hollywood music, this restaurant has a lot of charm. The food: To start, you get a small bread basket and some crispy breadstick crackers to go with olive oil + balsamic vinegar and what seems like a house-made grassy pesto aioli. -Linguine del Marinaio: A lovely dish. I liked this one more than I expected and I think it was in part from the sauce. It was tomato based but more savory than your average pomodoro. I couldn't quite put my finger on it but there was extra depth to this sauce. However, I could see the giant chunks of garlic they cook into the sauce which was heavenly. Really good amount of seafood here. -Fettuccine Mare e Monti: A wider noodle than the linguine worked well with this sauce. You get some acidity from tomato but more creaminess than the linguine. Lobster meat was plentiful. Excellent choice. -Squid Ink Seafood Risotto: I can't remember the exact name of this dish on their specials menu, but it has a striking black color. The risotto is flavorful and there was plenty of the calamari and seafood mixed in. -Trout in Pesto Butter: This entree was also a special of the day. The fish was thin but cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the buttery sauce. I would prefer a "meatier" fish such as a halibut in this case, but that's just a preference. Comes with a small side of crispy potatoes and brussel sprouts. -Profiteroles: I ended up liking this more than expected. The order comes with 4 small pastry balls filled with an appropriate amount of cream and then dipped in a chocolate sauce. It's plated with whipped cream and fresh berries which were all sweet and complimented the profiteroles very well. The restaurant and parking: Our server was prompt and helpful. He was great with recommendations and making sure we had what we needed. The tables here are quite small for a group of 4, but he did a great job with clearing plates quickly and fitting everything together. We asked about the chili oil he brought us and were able to purchase a bottle to bring home! (It was delicious with the pasta) The restaurant is mid-sized and there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Bathroom was cute and clean. We got lucky coming here early and managed to nab a parking spot immediately out front. There are spots all along the sidewalk area that seem to be shared with the neighboring businesses, but they fill up quickly so you may have to park further down and walk. Reservations may be a good idea for high traffic days. Overall: A more pricey meal, but we were very satisfied with all of our dishes. I can see why celebrities frequent this place (we actually saw Ellen at a table haha). If I lived in the area, I would definitely come for a nice occasion. Delicious! read more

Tre Lune - Risotto (left), Linguine del Marinaio (top), Trout Pesto Butter + Side Potatoes (middle), Fettuccine Mare E Monti (bottom) - Italian Near Me - Montecito, California

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Me and bestie (aka the person everyone assumes is my bf or husband which is as creepy as the people who think my son is my little brother or bf - funny no one ever assumes my female friends are my wife but hey! I'm either someone's much younger wife or a cougar whatevs) but WE, me and bff hit bad traffic on MDW on our way out to Los Olivos, so we stopped to do lunch at Tre Lune which proved to be exactly what was in the cards for us. I'd been wanting to try them for awhile now but we usually eat at other places on the block. It was mid day and perfectly pleasant. I wanted to sit indoors where most were outside so it nearly felt as though we'd reserved the entire place just for us for lunch. We had just about one of everything as per the usual at a new to us spot. Check out the pics and know you're pretty much good to go on the entire menu. I did a half salad, half pasta and we shared a pizza and tiramisu (maybe I ate the tiramisu all to myself, can't recall). My glass of red was great, didn't need a bottle mid day as bestie doesn't drink much at all. My cappuccino was also perf. Service was great! We typically split all meals as we did here and they mistakenly charged both of our cards the full amount then needed to reverse these and recharge. It wasn't a huge deal but a small little hiccup that they resolved on the spot after we pointed it out. Highly recommend! Perfect little date spot, solo meal, fam bam or girls trip spot for a tasty and fulfilling meal. Can't wait to swing in again soon. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always an upscale place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for the Montecito crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gotta order right and drink a bunch. read more