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Ca' Dario Pizzeria

Ca' Dario Pizzeria Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.cariopizza.net
  • Email: cadariosb@gmail.com
  • Phone: (805) 957-2020
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch
    Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
    Dinner
    Daily: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Pizzeria
  • Executive Chef: Dario Furlati
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Menu, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

Getting there

  • Cross Street: State St.
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Ca' Dario Pizzeria
Steps away from chef Dario Furlati's flagship eatery, Ca Dario Pizzeria has a warm yet urban feel, with an extensive wine list and domestic and Italian beers on tap. The authentic, thin crust pizzas feature both unique and traditional toppings, such as the Soffione con Uovo (dandelion greens, local… farm egg), Rossa Picante (fresno chilies, calabrese, tomato) and Napoletana (tomato, anchovies, capers); all pizzas are available with gluten free crust. The menu also features a selection of simple and fresh salads, salami plates, and crostini. Located in the heart of downtown, it's the perfect cozy spot for a meal before or after a show at one of Santa Barbara's many idilic entertainment venues.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "We had fun ordering pizza and different small plates. Noisy but ok for 2. Would be difficult for a larger group to carry on a conversation. Great options for sampling wine. Fun evening and great vibe."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Pizza with tomatoes was soggy and falling apart. They were nice enough to take it off the bill."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Service was a little slow an inattentive. Food was great."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Booked with open table but when we arrived where told , the restaurant was full and we couldnt have a booked table as they where not taking bookings..... Not a great advert for open table !! we have eaten here many times and the food is always great but the staff attitude maybe needs improved !"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "great atmosphere,food was delicious... and service impeccable. I will keep this as a favorite restaurant."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "The restaurant Ca' Dario came recommended to us from our hotel, Spanish Garden Inn (fabulous btw), but we really just wanted a casual quick meal. Thankfully the same owner has a pizzeria just a few doors away. Delish! Vibrantly friendly staff and honest food. Looking forward to returning and dining at both restaurants on our next trip to SB."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "VERY noisy and felt crowded. Tables tiny. Food was brought fast- it felt like a cafeteria. Extremely expensive for what we got. When I asked the waiter to bring me change he never did and we finally left without change."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "We enjoyed our visit. There happened to be a big loud party, which made for difficult conversation. I did not get credit for my visit via open tavle, which was disappointing as it was my first attempt using open table."
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "We love the parent restaurant, so we were excited to try this out. It just missed. It was relatively new at the time so maybe they were working out some kinks. We were there in May (writing this in Dec), and I have since read more recent dinning reviews and it seems like they have really impressed most diners. We will give it another shot."
    Dined on 5/7/2013
  • "Great pizza, but you need to offer a whole grain crust. Salad choices were interesting and tasty."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "The décor is good, the food was fine & the staff were very friendly and helpful but due to the noise a four way conversation was not possible without shouting. I know a certain level of noise is useful to restaurants to suggest energy, fun etc but beyond a certain level it becomes unpleasant and off-putting (but perhaps the restaurant is not meant for anyone over 30?) We moved from one table in the center to the corner table by the window which was less noisy but it was still an effort to talk to anyone except the person seated next to you which was a shame b/c we liked the restaurant and the bartender and our waitress were extremely helpful and solicitous."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "We took a gamble and made a reservation at Ca' Dario Pizzeria before heading to SB for a weekend getaway. We were pleasantly surprised by everything: food, service, wine. It's crowded in its space, but it doesn't matter... we'll definitely go back."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "There is nothing better than a great Italian Pizzeria and Ca' Dario is just that. The service was friendly and good. The pizza was thin with great toppings. It is small and intimate with character."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "We have eaten here three times since they opened and the food quality has improved each time. The pizzas were excellent and the salads were fresh. I really like how cozy the restaurant is, giving it a unique, more European feel."
    Dined on 9/11/2013
  • "Had a really delicious meal with my friends to celebrate a birthday! Pizza was awesome and they have a great beer and wine selection. Love that they takereservations as I can tell this place can get quite busy. The bar looks very comfortable to sit as well. Will be back!"
    Dined on 8/11/2013
  • "Absolutely delicious. Friends wanted to go to Olio Pizzeria but we decided to try something new since our last experience there was something less than stellar. Ca Dario's was awesome. Loved, loved, loved everything about it especially the gluten free option. If somehow Ca Dario's could find a way to soften the ambiance just a bit and provide more space between the tables, everything would be perfect."
    Dined on 7/24/2013
  • "The folks that own Ca' Dario opened this place last year and it's become a favorite. The scene is decidedly casual, but the pizza is extraordinary. Real Italian. There's a great variety, and the salads and appetizers are great as well. Ridiculously affordable for the quality of the food they serve. There's only one other pizza joint in town that's even in the same league.... This is head and shoulders..."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "The original Ca Dario is one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara; I go there often and have always had an enjoyable meal with great service, so I was looking forward to dining at the their new pizzeria. The wine list is small but has some very good selections at reasonable prices and the burrata was fresh, but the pizza itself was uninspired and just a notch above Domino's. I ordered the Margherita pizza, which I consider the bellwether for judging a pizza restaurant. Instead of chunks of fresh, white mozzarella, it was more like the garden variety cheese pizza available anywhere. Even more disappointing, the crust was tough. If you want a real pizza experience in Santa Barbara, try the Olio y Limone spin-off instead."
    Dined on 7/18/2013
  • "The food wasnt bad by any means. .. it just wasn't anything to jump over. We got the fava bean appetizer and it was really simple. .. could easily make it at home. The pizzas didn't have any popping flavors. The wine and service,however, were fantastic!"
    Dined on 7/14/2013
  • "By far, the best Italian food I've had since my grandma went to heaven! Rest in peace Dora!"
    Dined on 7/15/2013
  • "Our first time here. We are local, we will be back. Excellent pizza. Reasonable prices."
    Dined on 7/10/2013
  • "small place with a few tables and bar. well-planned. food is all pizza; different interesting combinations. Very relaxed. Great service."
    Dined on 6/22/2013
  • "this is a new favorite for us...the mushroom pizza is to die for! AND they do the best GF crust in town. not pricey, lovely servers. great experience overall. try the oven baked olives as an app, they are delicious!"
    Dined on 6/5/2013
  • "Very cool space...small enough to feel like neighborhood kitchen. Relaxed atmosphere."
    Dined on 6/4/2013
  • "food was good and economically priced, but save your money and don't order the carpaccio - you will not get your money's worth - not even close!"
    Dined on 5/29/2013
  • "Delicious thin crust pizza. The gluten free crust was divine! Terrific salads with delicious dressings. Friendly staff."
    Dined on 4/24/2013
  • "Really love the CaDario brand, and this new pizzeria is no exception to the high quality and innovative food served up. A little disappointed in the service, which was pleasant, but not stellar. The restaurant is new, so perhaps theyll pull it together, as I will be back!"
    Dined on 4/11/2013
  • "It was terrific to be met at the door by a server who knew I was coming and knew my name, Nice ambience as well, but the pizza was bland, and I thought, undercooked. The tiny Friday night crowd suggests I'm not alone. Too bad. CA'Dario restaurant nearby is generally quite good and usually packed. The owners need to reassess their pizza technology."
    Dined on 4/11/2013
  • "Although the space was charming and because it is part of a really great restaurant, we had high hopes. We ordered the melon & prosciutto appetizer. The melon and berries were delicious, but the prosciutto had a taste of refrigerator (when food is put in the refrigerator and not covered properly). We also ordered two pizzas. The Parma (which had prosciutto and arugula), and a special pizza with shrimp, ricotta and a lemon type topping. Both pizzas were extremely dry and flavorless. We ended up asking for olive oil and adding lots of pepper to the pizza. The arugula was very nice, but the prosciutto had the same taste as the appetizer. The pizza crust was dry and brittle, almost like a cracker."
    Dined on 4/4/2013
  • "Santa Barbara is sprouting new locations for Spago-like pizzas. The pizza was OK but not remarkable at all - meaning those online reviews were saw that weren't deeply impressed matched our experience. We were hoping for something a little tastier (Anchor, Bucatinni, and Via Vai are current favorites.) Olio & LImon pizzeria nearby is pretty good and a bit better than Ca Dario. The setting and ambiance were nice, some good salads We didn't try anything from the rest of the menu so this is really just a snapshot of the pizza."
    Dined on 3/24/2013
  • "It's not often you find a pizza "joint" that's worthy of "special occasion" status, but that's exactly what Ca' Dorio Pizzeria is. The menu is superb, pizza crust is just-right (thin) and service is attentive but not over-bearing."
    Dined on 3/19/2013
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