After reading all of the reviews, I had to try this place. While it was very good, it wasn't the best I've ever had. The nice thing about this restaurant is that it isn't a tourist destination, it is clearly a locals hangout. The appetizer everyone on this list recommended was excellent. Try it - it is a cold artichoke... more

A family favoirte more

Busy on a Sunday night at 7PM so make sure you make reservations. We were lucky and were seated immediately without reservations as a party of two. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The servers are dressed like servers while no uniform is a California standard they all wore gleaming while shirts and aprons over dark slacks. We were promptly greeted... more

ONE of our favorite restaurants. Incredible italian. We always get the stuffed artichoke and raviolis! more

my favorite italan restaurant in santa barbara!!!! more

*Wonderful* Italian food that doesn't break the bank. When we arrived, the restaurant smelled like truffle oil and was packed with people -- 2 very good signs. We had the tuna tartare (daily special; after the fish, tomato, guacamole, and capers were gone, we were soaking up the balsamic vinegar dressing with bread), Fusilli tartufati (with flat ribbon pappardelle instead... more

The best Northern Italian food in town. Try the Spaghetti with clams or the Gnocchi with bolognese. Great Wines. more

Great little Italian restaurant with attentive service, good food & wine. The place is tiny & very popular, so a reservation is essential. The fare is pretty standard, with antipasti, primeri & secondi courses. I'm not much of a dessert person, but the puff pastry with berries and creme is YUM! definite visit anytime you're in Santa Barbara. more

Hands down the best Italian in SB. more