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Toma Restaurant And Bar
86/100 (10553 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Mediterranean
Seafood
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cannelloni
Calamares
Roast Chicken
Salmon
Shrimp
Lamb
Beef
Squash blossom
Pesto
Fish
Sashimi
Ribs
Lobster
Pork
Prawns
Polenta
Pasta
Cioppino
Salad
Scallops
Bass
Clams
Torte
Calamari
Octopus
Risotto
Lasagne
Tuna
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
Mediterranean
Central-Italian
Italian
Tuscan
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Amazing food dishes! A totally amazing meal with every dish so fresh and oozing with so many lovely flavours.Eaisly the best meal we had in America..."
Maurice Hughes
"We came to eat here at Toma while looking at their menu from the outside and a gentleman approached us and said that this place was had great food..."
Moises Vazquez-Tochijara
"Loved this restaurant. From the moment we walked in we were promptly greeted. It was towards closing so I was expecting to be rushed. Nope! The..."
Tracy Samuels-Cristallo
"Hubby b-day dinner. Loved everything about this gem of a restaurant, the location, atmosphere, cocktails, and specially the food. Service was..."
Maria Alejandra Ferrari-Davis
"This is truly the best restaurant I've ever been to. The lasagna was amazing, the staff incredible, & the dessert was off the hook!! You must..."
Ashley Williams-Marble
"We booked online after reading reviews on trip adviser, it was the last table available and it was worth the the late time of 9.30! We had the tuna..."
Suzanne Pennington
"Service, food and energy was great!!! We had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday! The wine list was superb! I highly recommend this..."
Janis Miller
"The wine, food, bartenders & atmosphere are fabulous! It's a small restaurant but if you're lucky enough to find a place at the bar you will not be..."
Laura Ward Galassie
"Love everything about this restaurant. The food was amazingly delicious. They had a great wine selection and the ambiance was right on..."
Nancy Gutiérrez-Turner
"Thank you Tom and the amazing staff at Toma. Our waiter, the food, and the prompt service was exceptional. Chef Nat Ely is amazing and his dishes..."
Irica Monique Rodriguez
"Wonderful dining experience. Food was excellent, service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. I would recommend you go there when you visit..."
Marcia Eleccion
"Amazing food and our waiter Cullen was beyond exceptional with suggestions of food and wine, loved the Ahi cones and my lasagna was incredible but..."
Steven West
"The food and the service were great. Great wine list. Only downside tables are really close..."
Sue Dirkschneider
"Amazing, fresh and delicious food! Our server was awesome! Very professional and kind! Thanks Toma for a great birthday dinner! I will be coming..."
Michele Leann Custer-Thompson
"This was s a true restaurant! Reservations! Appointed tables! Fabulous specials on the menu! You are the most important patron! The restaurant is..."
Jeannie Campbell Carpenter
Ca' Dario Ristorante Italiano
86/100 (3218 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Ragu
Salmone Alla Griglia
Ossobuco
Flat Iron Steak
Bread
Branzino
Shrimp
Grilled Salmon Fillet
Polenta
Beef
Pappardelle Boscaiola
Tiramisu
Risotto Del Giorno
Bolognese
Cannoli
Osso Buco
Prosciutto
Eggplant
Ossobuco
Chicken Wings
Salad
Salmon Meal
Pappardelle Alla Boscaiola
Tagliatelle
Clams
Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia Family Style
Quail
Risotto
Linguinette Alle Vongole
Lamb
Spaghetti with Clams
Mussels
Rughetta Con Parmigiano
Bruschette
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Tuna
Fusilli Alla Amatriciana
Pesto
Rack of Lamb
Salmon
Insalata CA Dario
Fish
Tiramisu Cake
Antipasti
Asparagus
Sit down
Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Amazing food. The dining room is a little loud, but the food is great. Favorite Italian food in Santa..."
Henry C. Glasheen
"I thiunk CaDario is the best for Italian fare in SB. Very authentic and delicious plates. A visit to CaDario is always delicious and..."
Andrew Gault
"My favorite Italian restaurant in Santabarbara . It is has the best menu! You have to try the home made Bolognese Sauce the pasta of your..."
Joost Bongaerts
"Love Ca’Dario downtown Santa Barbara... Now we love Ca’Dario in Goleta! My amazing wife Valeriana is from Italy and and when we eat at..."
Tom Doty
"Great date place and food is fabulous! �� I have been here many times never disappointed, get the tiramisu with a 30 year port...."
Annette Vieira Schaefer
"Had dinner there last night and thanks to our server who suggested we try the Bolognese so we did. Wow-great dish! good service and ambiance with..."
Charlie Christensen
"The staff and food are both excellent. I recommend their homemade..."
Ann Marie Duston
"One of our favorite Santa Barbara restaurants. They never..."
Cathy Harris Adams
"Great food have come for numerous lunch meeting or just a quick dinner or lunch bite with friend Love their couriously delicious vegetables and of..."
Orman Gaspar
"The best Gluten Free Pizza in Santa Barbara. We love the ambiance and the..."
Kathleen Janell Andrade
"It's fun, festive and great food and service! Get an res in advance because there's a line every..."
Pam Slater-Price
"Authentic Italian food,&our server Claudia,was great!! All around great experience,&we'll definitely be coming..."
Castro Anthony
"Awesome especially Claudia Youst as ur server. Food was..."
Carol Farrar-Barker Saunders
"One of favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara! Excellent food, great service and gray..."
Diana Raber MacFarlane
"Great wine 🍷 and Delicious Entrées!!!!!!!! We enjoyed very..."
Rom Chan
"Fantastic food and..."
Tatiana Elizabeth
"I’ve been going to this spot for 20 years - and it never disappoints! Excellent food (love the ravioli), wonderful staff and a great ambiance. Make..."
Guthrie Paterson
"CaDario’s never disappoints. This Santa Barbara Restaurant has been at the top of our list for the last 17 years when it comes to Italian food. The..."
MrPeoplefirst
"First time. Greeted warmly by everyone including the manager & owner. Enjoyed a fabulous lunch of carpaccio with arugula and capers appetizer,..."
J Wilund
"An acquaintance recommended Ca'Dario so we went for our anniversary. The service was good and the food was delicious. We chose to sit outside at..."
Shawndell B
"very tasty Italian food. nice waiters. beautiful presentation of food. prices are above..."
Elena L
"My favorite new restaurant in the Santa Barbara area. The staff is amazing and the food is extraordinary. Everything is amazing no complaints at..."
Clara Sotelo
"What a fabulous evening it was! They pretty much hit the mark on everything. First and foremost, customer service from Luis and staff was on point..."
t brock
Olio E Limone Ristorante
86/100 (1368 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Prosciutto
Gelato
Lamb
Bruschette
Shrimp
Bread Pudding
Swordfish
Pesto
Beef
Pork Tenderloin
Halibut
Fish
Quail
Lamb chops
Pork
Lemon tart
Ragu
Eggplant
Tiramisu
Ossobuco
Salad
Buffalo mozzarella
Crab
Cannoli
Scallops
Carbonara
Duck
Tortellini
Calamari
Tortelloni
Risotto
Osso Buco
Calamares
Saltimbocca
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"This is the best meal I have had in a very long time. The dinner was perfection from the warm seafood salad all the way through the panna cotta for..."
Kendall Williams
"Had an absolutely superb dinner with friends to celebrate my birthday - food & service were all fabulous! Grazie for a special..."
Victoria De Maio
"Olio e Limone has been a favorite of my (now) wife and I since we started dating, so when we finally tied the knot, we decided on having the post..."
Michael Swaidan
"Very nice place and excellent service. Highly recommend while in Santa..."
Jeremy Howie
"Great food! Amazing service! My hubby and I will definitely be..."
Joyce Woods Berger
"One of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara. Fine dining, delicious food, amazing service. 5..."
Savannah Johns-Pedrocchi
"Tolles Essen ! Tolle Weine ! Toller Service..."
Heribert Trunk
"They made me an EXCELLENT GF VEGAN MEAL!!!! And lemon sorbet..."
Jody Hill
Ca'dario Pizzeria
84/100 (452 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Branzino
Grilled Salmon Fillet
Risotto Del Giorno
Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia
Rughetta Family Style
Cannoli
Salad
Ice Cream
Ossobuco
Linguinette Alle Vongole
Affogato
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Pappardelle
Bread
Burrata Caprese
Puttanesca
Rack of Lamb
Salmone Marinato
Asparagus
Flat Iron Steak
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I got the Queen Margherita pizza with gluten free crust and it was phenomenal! The salad was also delicious...."
Jenny Baumgardner
"The pizza is pretty good. It's nice having more in the public market. There was quite a bit of crust and it tasted good. I like adding some chili..."
spadesshadow
"Great addition to the SB Public..."
Andrew
"Delicious pizza! Went for the daily special, and the topping combination is..."
Sikun
"Such a cute little pizza place inside of the Public Market, right behind Rori's. They have their own little sit down area along the counter, with a..."
Leah Vergel de Dios
"Awesome place. My second most favorite pizza in town! The service is great and the waitress kept checking up on us constantly. The pizza came out..."
Svetlana Bjelobrk
"Best addition to the Public Market! Ca Dario is my favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara, so I was so happy that they have a quick pizza..."
Shannon DiPadova
"Great little place. The pizza is worth every penny. My girlfriend and I have been on the hunt for great pizza in Santa Barbara and this is definitely..."
Jonathan Carillo
Opal Restaurant And Bar
82/100 (4687 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
American
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Bouillabaisse
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Shrimp
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Cheesecake
Pork
Eggplant
Filet Mignon
Halibut
Pasta
Curry
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Polenta
Duck
Cheesecakes
Oyster
Creme Brulee
Risotto
Paella
Tuna
Sit down
American
Italian
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Outstanding food. I had Wild mushroom stuffed chicken breast w/ herb risotto and my Man had Herb crusted salmon in Thai coconut curry. Both were..."
Veronica Ronnie Ortega Ordonez
"ALWAYS a favorite restaurant for superb food, the very best staff, beautiful interior, superb wine list & great drinks. Why go anywhere..."
Christine Fancher
"The service and food are excellent. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and the chef is creative and clever. Everything I've ever eaten there has been..."
Katherine Phillips Drastal
"The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Roasted tomato and Marsala sauce was super tasty and I had an extra dish. Really good place to..."
George Jamieson
"Great food, friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. We had the lemongrass encrusted salmon and a wild mushroom pizza. Both were really flavorful and..."
Vinita Bhushan
"A local's favorite with great food, varied and deep wine list, friendly attitude, and wonderful staff. Ask for proprietors Tina and Richard; they're..."
John Glanville
"Our server was great , food and drinks were amazing and they even brought us out a dessert that said congratulations and enjoy because we were there..."
Jessy Joel Usher
"Yesterday was the first time that my friend and I had lunch at Opal. I had salmon with curry sauce and rice. I just loved it! I would not change..."
Martha Silvia Castillo-Blanco
"We enjoyed an outstanding dinner with an equally outstanding waiter (Eric). He nicely managed our group on a very busy night. He was kind and..."
Judy C
"Fantastic food and great service. Dined in the outdoor section during the rain and stayed warm and dry. Both, the fish and the steak were very well..."
Alex Olshansky
"Fantastic!! I can't rave about this place enough. The service was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable, personable and charming. Our food..."
Jessica
"Opal has a really nice selection of menu items. I love the attention to detail of the outdoor seating on State Street. You'll especially like Opal's..."
Ryan Wozniak
"The food was imaginative, but not over the top, California Tasteful!! The service was attentive, never intrusive. After a 2 year covid break, I am..."
Nelson Huber
"Wonderful food, wonderful staff. Richard was so kind and helpful and patient with myself and my mother when trying to schedule my graduation dinner...."
Ruby Velez
"Really great place. Great food. Friendly servers. Delicious drinks. And my pup Mr Eko was happy too. Thanks to..."
Hannah C
"Worth the hour and a half drive from the San Fernando Valley to get there. Love the food, particularly the sauces. My wife recommends the warm..."
Luther Berg
Trattoria Vittoria
82/100 (607 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Ragu
Shrimp
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Cocktails
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Lasagna Al Ragù
Arugula Salad
Seafood pasta
Tagliatelle Con Funghi Misti
Insalata Mista
Sea Bass
Calamari Fritti Con Arrabiata
Eggplant
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Affogato
Ravioli Di Carne Con Salsa Aurora
Pasta
Eggplant Parmesan
Rigatoni
Gnocchi Due Versioni Pomodoro O Gorgonzola
Salad
Braciola Di Maiale Alla Griglia
Calamari
Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto
Calamares
Tagliatelle Con Funghi Misti with Chicken
Salmon
Crespella Di Salmone
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Prosciutto
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place feels a little more cozy and casual, making it a good place for couples young and old. Suitable for both friendly and romantic dates, and..."
Will Heo
"Amazingly authentic Italian cuisine! Inside and outside dining available. Full..."
vinod patel
"The pasta was so good for a reasonable price. The quality of the food was..."
Gerard Roca Fernandez
"This was my first time in this restaurant and I loved it throoughly. It's a great experience for Italian food. The ravioli was too good and so was..."
Sonia
"Excellent Italian food! Great service, the Calamari was delicious, and the Dessert was so..."
Charlie Lindberg
"Wonderful place for Italian. A little hidden since it’s near the Arlington and off of state. Service was prompt and friendly, there’s a good..."
Linda Leang
"Great service. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and gets you the right dish according to your taste. Good drinks too. Nice atmosphere. Seating is..."
Parth Majmudar
California Pasta
82/100 (944 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Italian
American
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"One of the best pastas,club sandwiches, and..."
Marco A. Nieto
"Best in SANTA BARBARA. The best fast casual Italian restaurant in all of Santa Barbara. Great pizza, homemade pasta and great sauce.........foget..."
D
"The seafood pasta and tile homemade meat lasagna were really pretty amazing!!! Rich and very satisfying it was the perfect comfort food for a chilly..."
Robert
"This is a must-visit place if you are in or around Santa Barbara! Our pasta was awesome. Prices are absolutely fair compared to other places we..."
Roobin
"Excellent services and the food was very good. I will definitely come back again and I I highly recommend this place to..."
juliosd 1970
"Best Pasta in town! I’ve ordered the Chipotle Chicken Penne (it’s very spicy) and added extra garlic to it and it was GREAT! It’s a must go..."
Andy
"One of the best kept secrets in town. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun but the food is absolutely first rate. One of the best Caesar salads in town..."
Jenna Scanlon
"I was expecting decent, but I was kinda wowed at how yummy all the food here was. Especially the clam..."
Matteo Wharton
"The moment we walked in, we were greeted with a big, warm smile. I got the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and my sister got the Cajun chicken..."
Eliana Gomez
"This pasta is incredibly delicious at a great price point. We’ve tried 5-10 different menu items and they are all so good. Really fresh vegetables..."
Natalie Anthony
Pascucci Restaurant
81/100 (1651 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Bruschette
Pesto
Shrimp
Fish
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Halibut
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Fettuccine Alfredo
Sit down
Italian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Accepts Discover
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious Italian!. This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! After living in Italy for a while, this was the only Italian restaurant that..."
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"Kat. Used to be good. Food not great. Too much salad dressing with too much sour taste. Nice to sit at the bar and have a drink, but they need a..."
Kat
"Go for dinner ,u will not b dissapointed! Very nice staff, food was excellent,bread is..."
Fab Food Divas
"Affordable and not ridiculously large portions. Delicious complimentary garlic cheese bread and amazing pasta selections. Homey ambience but..."
Candice Gregg
"This place is extremely good. The service is great and the restaurant is beautiful. I highly reccomend coming here if you like Italian food. 5..."
Emily
"It's OK. I wish there was a mediocre review option. I remember liking it better the 1st time I came 2 years ago. We had to wait 25 minutes for 2..."
Salvatore Mallimo
"Good food and service, prices in line with quality. We are local and have returned many times. Tonight's meal was the best in several recent..."
Larry And Helen
"Magical Find, some serious Italian food business! Whenever you go to Santa Barbara - have a meal here, it’s magnificent. The service and staff is..."
Tushar Sinha
"Pascucci is located in downtown Santa Barbara. It was a quaint little restaurant on State street. Table was in between romantic and modern setting...."
Christena Campos
"This is our must hit spot every time we come to Santa Barbara. The food is great, service is good, and prices are amazingly reasonable. I remember..."
April White
"Another great Italian restaurant, this time in Santa Barbara. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara. Great sitting area, food was excellent and super..."
Ravi Verma
"Very accommodating. Had a nice outdoor setting. Food was overall good, but not amazing. The garlic bread was a favorite. I had the carbonara which..."
Hedieh YS
"My husband and I had a pretty good experience eating here. We shared the Mushroom Marsala, Shrimp Piccata and tiramisu - all delicious - and even..."
Kav Rampersad
"Expanded outdoor seating. The food was delicious as always & prices are reasonable. Nice to go a little earlier it's less crowded. Great dining &..."
Chris Pursell
Persona Pizzeria
80/100 (1017 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Pasta
Salad
Ice Cream
Gelato
Pesto
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"got a medium pepperoni pizza, ham and cheese sandwich, and a caesar salad. the food was SO GOOD it was our first time there so we didn’t know what..."
Brenda Osornio
"Not only I’m a die hard fan. The pizza is amazing!!! You guys need to come out here and taste it for..."
Mark Matusiewicz
"Ordered a medium pepperoni and it was pretty tasty. Rare to find pizza I enjoy that much outside of NY. The service was equally..."
Garrick Etienne
"If you’re looking for a sign to eat the best pizza in Santa Barbara this is it! Great costumer service, the owner actually came out and introduced..."
JR Trevino
"A pizza place with vegan pies and good vibes, huzzah! The platform is good, crust delicious, and range of toppings an enticing alternative to the..."
Sigma Starspawn
"Pizza was delicious! Everyone there are extremely nice, specially Alberto! Definitely coming back to grab another bite! Highly recommend!..."
Leslie G Ortiz
"Service is always great and pizza is so delicious. Eating here is a must when in Santa Barbara. 10/10..."
Daniela Escobar
"This place was worth the 3 hour drive. So delicious, I would definitely make the drive again for this pizza. Staff was very..."
Geovanna Alvarez-Valdovinos