The food it's amazing! First time coming here, highly recommend, the pizza it's made at other…read morelabel!!!! Next time we will be coming in here!!!

We had the lasagna, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and short rib ravioli--easily some of the best Italian…read morefood I've ever had... and I've been to Italy twice! The owner, Michele, is incredibly humble and talented. He has a way of making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, like part of the family. The ambiance is lively and fun, with a great mix of both younger and older crowds. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. P.S. Order the tiramisu, no matter how full you are!!

We had such a great experience at Leonardo's Ristorante! We came here to celebrate our one-year…read morewedding anniversary, and the entire staff made it feel special from the moment we walked in. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was delicious, and we really appreciated being able to bring our own wine. One of the highlights of the night was taking a celebratory shot with the friendly bartender--it made the evening even more fun and memorable! Highly recommend for a special occasion or a nice night out in Solvang.

A Hidden Gem Worth Every Detour Tucked into the corner of a…read moreshopping center, where you'd least expect culinary magic . This Italian treasure punches well above its weight. The location is surprisingly brilliant: parking is plentiful, an ATM is conveniently nearby, and the moment you step through the door, any skepticism about strip-mall dining evaporates instantly. The staff welcomes you not like customers, but like family returning home for Sunday supper -- warm, genuine, and utterly disarming. And then comes the food: fresh, beautifully prepared, and authentically Italian in a way that's increasingly rare to find. My dietary needs are a bit off the mark- however there was not a bit of hesitation to tweak my meal. Don't let the address fool you. The best things in life are often hiding in plain sight. It should be at the top of everyone's list for pasta and pizza.

It was our first night in Solvang and we wanted to have a nice dinner. We decided to have dinner…read morehere. The atmosphere was very pretty very welcoming. The restaurant was very charming. Customer service was fantastic. The gentleman sat us down in a very nice area went ahead and took our drink. Orders came back a few moments later with some bread and took our food order since it was our first time we asked him what was his recommendation. He gave us excellent choices we went ahead and went with that. Our food came out fairly quick. Big portions everything looked delicious once we tried everything we loved it very flavorful very delicious. We truly enjoyed ourselves. We even got a dessert. The tiramisu was phenomenal not too sweet , perfect amount of sweetness I would definitely come back here again while in the area Restaurant was clean bathrooms good

Spent Mother's Day in Solvang and stumbled upon this Italian restaurant, while looking for a place…read moreto sit right away. We requested to be seated outside as the weather was nice. The ambiance outside was gorgeous. Here's what we ordered: Cesar Salad - good just ask for the dressing on the side as it was overdressed. Mozzarella sticks - didn't have the cheese pull I was expecting, I did appreciate that it wasn't as salty as most places, however, it was more breaded than cheese. Penne with sausage and fungi - good! To be honest it was even better tasting as leftovers, as the flavor was soaked in by the pasta. Sole fish with lemon sauce - came with pasta, my husband said it was exactly, if not more, what he wanted! He would order this again. Bread - free for first serving, charge after. It was definitely a bit on the harder side. Overall, everything was pretty okay. It wasn't memorable or bursting with flavor. It was simple and clean and that can definitely be what someone is looking for in Italian food!

We just happened upon this amazing restaurant in Solvang while on a 3 day get away. The server…read moreJanice was so nice and friendly. She took time to recommend dishes she thought we might enjoy. Chef David is a genius in the kitchen with all of his recipes! Please do yourself a favor and when in Solvang stop by and treat your taste buds with some stunning Italian dishes! Chef's kiss!

Our party arrived when the party ahead of us was being seated. We waited for a table for 20 minutes…read morebefore staff seated us. I had to point out that there was a table already set for our party and we can just quickly go in and out. Once we were seated, we wanted to quickly order our food, eat, and finish up our Solvang trip. After our server finished trying to make conversation with us, we were able to put in order for food and it was really good. Their bolognese and their Gianni pizza were cooked really well. A wood fire pizza was delicious with a wonderful crust and their toppings were great. The bolognese was tasty and kept us really full for the rest of the day. We unfortunately had to wait 15 minutes for the check. The food was amazing and great on its own. I know this restaurant can get through it and do a better job on the next visit.

To start, Daniel helped w my reservation since Yelp was acting up on me…read more When my party of 8 arrived, our table was set up and ready! The staff was so attentive to my mom, who's 90th birthday we were celebrating. The staff was busy with us and the other patrons, so I didn't get their names. Our waiter gave great suggestions. The kitchen was timely and all our food was delivered hot! The interior was warm and cozy. Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

This is a review based on how a private event was handled. I would have given 1 star based on just…read morethe event but the food was decent so I'll give this place two stars instead of one. I would never book an event at this venue. First, there are two separate rooms connected by a hallway. Apparently the host of the event was not notified there was another party going on in the backroom. This normally wouldn't have been a problem except the food from the kitchen had to be brought through our party. Not enjoyable when we are all starving and the food keeps being brought through our room to another party instead of to ours. Unfortunately, it gets worse: I put in a simple order for my kids: 2 buttered spaghetti dishes. The head waitress put the order in on the computer (at least that's what it looked like). Ok so 10 minutes go by and still no spaghetti. My kids are starving so I ask nicely about the spaghetti and the waitress brushes me off and says it's on the way. What made me really mad was when another kid received his ravioli that was ordered 10 minutes after my order. And we still didn't have our spaghetti! At that point I was pretty upset so I asked the waittess if the pasta was being made because an order after me just came through. Instead of admitting she forgot my order (which was obvious) the waitress gaslighted me and said our orders were placed at the same time. I was with the other person who ordered the ravioli and he definitely put his order in well after mine. After about 30+ minutes my kids just ate the bread and gave up. The spaghetti finally came out and no one touched it. The waitress didn't apologize for the wait or anything. She just placed the spaghetti on the table and walked away. I've never been gaslit by a waitress in my life. Worst experience at a restaurant I have ever had. I will never come back here again.

I'm laughing because I normally take pictures of my food and I wish I did!…read more Everything was seasoned perfectly, Very tasty! We ordered the Ceasar salad with polenta Croutons, we had the burrata prosciutto board and the mushroom pasta and we sub gluten free pasta. Love that they have gluten free options and a wide selection of options on the menu along with many specials. Can't wait to go back. The service was good The ambiance was nice from the cushions on the bench and concrete table. The olive trees added privacy Highly recommend

This place was AHMazing!!!! Our waitress Rachel was lovely…read moreand my boyfriend and I ordered something that was on the chef special: Pork Chops & Bass. The service was extraordinary, the ambiance warm and fitting. I also had the restaurants famous Artichoke and it was my favorite part of the meal. Topped it off with Tiramisu my ultimate favorite and I couldn't resist. I highly recommend for date night. If you are visiting the area make sure to make a reservation!

The only time I seem to go for Happy Hour these days is when I am out of town. Actually, staying in…read moreSolvang this time around meant no driving required, so first stop, HH at Mad and Vin inside the Landsby Hotel Every item we ordered was on point. Between the olive and fig bruschetta and Santa Ynez sliders with duck fries so good, I should've ordered a full order of those fries, to go with that Chata-tini of rum, horchata, cream, cinnamon, my only regret is not returning the next day for dinner.

What a great find! We were walking down the street looking…read morefor a restaurant and a woman approached us and asked us if we needed a restaurant recommendation. She recommended Mad and Vin!! And a couple others. We enjoyed a beet salad, mushroom pasta, a Pinot Noir, and a butterscotch crème brûlée!!! All a 10 out of 10! Our server was George and our busser was Rudy! A perfect team, never had to ask for anything they were very attentive, perfection! This is one of those restaurants that if we lived here, we would come regularly.

Brunch at Coast Range completely lived up to the hype and honestly, this place deserves every bit…read moreof its Michelin recognition. The food feels thoughtful without trying too hard, and every dish had so much flavor packed into it. The Crispy Pork Belly Sandwich was the standout for me. The gochujang Coca Cola glaze gave it that perfect sweet and savory balance, while the snap pea slaw added freshness and crunch. And somehow the brown butter cashew butter tied everything together in the best way possible. The Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich was just as memorable, rich, juicy, and super satisfying. The Swiss cheese, horseradish cream, sauerkraut aioli, and beef jus all worked so well together without overpowering the wagyu. We also ordered the strawberry lemonade and lavender lemonade, which were both super refreshing and perfect for brunch. And to end the meal, the sticky toffee pudding was absolutely exquisite. Warm, soft, rich, and easily one of the best desserts I've had in a while. I would honestly suggest not sharing it lol. Definitely one of those brunch spots where you leave already thinking about your next visit.

Looking for a dog-friendly restaurant with cocktails close to our hotel after a drive up from…read morePasadena. Coast Range seemed to check all the boxes, and they had an available reservation on the patio. We got (for us) the perfect table, which was a small area next to the entrance. Actually only our table, which was great for containing our puppy, plus a heat lamp and service over the pony wall which worked out great! We started with delicious cold, crisp martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives and a bowl of water for our pup. Our server (Chelsea B?) was so fun and friendly! We then had maybe the best wedge salad we've ever had! I think the lettuce was cut to, but not thru, the base, and opened up, with toppings inside. Roasted beet cubes, bacon, blue cheese and shallots, plus cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg quarters and fried shallots garnish. It was incredible. I think they should call it "More than a Wedge." We also had the Ahi crudo, which had a delicious sauce and thinly sliced peppers. I wasn't too hungry, so had the French onion soup as my main course. So, it definitely didn't taste anything like French onion soup! It looked like it, and it was definitely cooked down onions but the flavor wasn't anything like I'd expect. However, it was really delicious and satisfied my craving for something warm & cheesy. So if you go in knowing that, I think you'll enjoy it. I don't like lamb, so my husband often gets it when we go out. When he took his first bite, I could tell he enjoyed it. He said it was some of the best lamb he's had and he's had a lot! It's à la carte, but did come with a tiny bit of salad and a roasted pepper which he thought was perfect. Since I was having the soup we didn't order a vegetable side, which we normally would, but this vegetable garnish worked perfectly for him. Definitely recommended!

Food is incredibly tasty We had a delicious dinner at…read moreIndustrial Eats, their seasonal menu brings out the best of the area Loved it, you order at the counter, shared tables , dog friendly, it's a casual spot with elevated food options, highly recommended !

My wife and I used to like this bar. It seems they got greedy and are now gouging non-local…read morecustomers passing through on 101 HWY by using their good reviews. I ordered a $36 Steak Fries; it came with about 3oz of steak. The plate was 95% fries, 5% steak. I have never seen this blatant, greedy behavior in these types of bar restaurants. You would think that a bar like this should be the total opposite of those tablecloth "fancy" restaurants that serve tiny portions, but it is not. Sad and shameful. I will never visit this bar again.

I am known for many things (some good, some bad, some pretty, some ugly - but I digress); with one…read morebeing my obsession with all things medieval. In fact, I professionally moonlight as Historian specializing in medieval English history! This means that I am a sucker for anything reminding of the time period; making the Santa Barbara-adjacent Danish city of Solvang right up my alley with its medieval storybook streets/architecture. Among the many spots in Solvang that make my heart go pitter-patter is The Good Life: a cellar wine/ale/tavern- bar. Grab your favorite wench and come along to grab a pint... Stroll down Mission Drive in the famous Danish city of Solvang and you will be delighted to venture upon The Good Life that appears to pop out of a medieval history book with exposed wooden beans, plaster exterior walls and an entrance that resides at basement level (they don't call it a cellar bar for nothing!). Owned by a husband-wife team with extensive hospitality and restaurant experience under their belts in 2012; the charm of The Good Life is instantaneous and perfect for a gal like me obsessed with this sort of thing. Prepare to be instantly transported into the 15th century! Once you cross the threshold of The Good Life, the Shakesperean feel continues but is also modernized with a glowing fireplace, plush arm chairs and high bar tables (plus bar seating) and floor to ceiling wine racks. The Good Life is a perfect ratio of Solvang tradition with hints of romance making it ideal for a casual beverage, tourist pop-in or memorable date night drink. The latter is exactly how my boyfriend and I happened to come across The Good Life as we were visiting Solvang from Los Angeles for the city's Christmas-time Julefest. We had just spent the evening making holiday memories among the city's Christmas trees, twinkling lights and sugary delights. Post Danish-dinner, we decided to wrap up our forever-Solvang memory with a drink at The Good Life. We were immediately greeted by the male manning The Good Life without any attitude or distaste towards us for coming in as he was preparing to close for the evening. If he was upset with us in any way - he certainly didn't show it! The Good Life features an amazing menu of local and international wines, beers, ales, meads, ciders, and ports that make The Good Life feel fancy-schmancy and artisan; but also, neighborhood friendly for your favorite hipster or friend next door. My boyfriend and I shared a cider (I wish I remembered the specific one but alas my memory evades me) while enjoying the atmosphere of warmth at The Good Life. Other customers sat in the plush chairs with notepads and tarot cards, an older couple arrived to cap off the evening and I enjoyed the view of my boyfriend in a medieval-Danish inspired cellar bar. The Good Life is standout at accommodating to all customers and making sure no one feels out of place. A bountiful tip as important as the bosom of a medieval bar wench: the bathroom at The Good Life is labeled as 'Office'. Don't worry, you won't walk in on someone preparing accounting books and the only business happening behind this door involves you and your private matters. The Good Life is delightful and unique but doesn't just stop there: it also differentiates itself with a truly impressive alcohol selection that allows you to be introduced to local, national, Danish and international bevies you have surely not tried prior. The Good Life is recommended for a drink on your next trip to the tourist-friendly city of Solvang. Even if you aren't pretending to be in medieval times...

My favorite bar and wine tasting downtown…read more Our server was super friendly and really took the time to tell us about each drink as he poured. The location is 21 and over which creates a really relaxing atmosphere. The drinks were so good we even bought a bottle to take home.