Trattoria MollieIt was okNothing really stands out about this place. The food was just ok. The wine list was nice, but not special for being near wine country. I wouldn't avoid this restaurant, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. Just average.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMsuperbFantastic service. Great ambience. Laguage accents really add well to the authentic feel. Food excellent, unfortuately not as hot as id have preferred. Deserts - bravo. Also was sat by the door and food went cold fast. Bit too loud and feel of bustling for a romantic dinner. Server was fantastic and professional. They couldnt have been better. Definitely would recommend. I'll be there again just hopefully not by the door.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMItaly in MontecitoSanta Barbara has some good Italian restaurants but few exceptional ones. Oprah and I favorTrattoria Mollie.
Everything on the menu is made on the premises; from the bread and pastas through the desserts. Mollie's turkey meatballs are famous, I just recently had them "that's a one spicy meatball, on homemade spaghetti and top it an incredible marinara and you have euphoria. My wife loves pasta Bolongese, Mollie's is her favorite. The seafood is great; the crab and pasta served in shell with a cream sauce, the best . Don't skip the desserts, excellent. The cooking is creative and excellent, the room and outdoors, beautiful and quiet. The best news: it's open for breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner. You'll love Mollie, we all do5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMSimple, elegant & deliciousI made a reservation on open table for Mother's Day. My mom arrived before me and she said that when she checked in, the host acted like they had no idea about our reservation and interrogated her about how & when I made the reservation before seating her. Of course, she didn't know any of the answers to their questions because she didn't make the reservation so I'm a bit upset that she was flustered when I joined her a few minutes later. Even on mother's day they weren't packed so I docked a star for their disorganization.
Other than that, our waiter was very pleasant. I wanted to order everything on the menu. Our bruchetta was good/standard. My grilled veggie panini was perfect for brunch, and my mom loved her mushroom chicken.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ItalianHighly recommended by a friend and it was clearly a great choice. Excellent food and excellent service. Real Italian cooking with expert waiters to explain the food.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent ServiceMy two friends and I select a different restaurant for the first Monday of each month. Trattoria Mollie stands out for great wait service. I mentioned to our server that I always take half of my dinner home to my husband. She boxed half of my order before serving me my share. She also added extra delicious bread and T.Mollie's Italian cookies for my husband. That has never happened before. Trattoria Mollie is in the top of our ratings now of over 30 Santa Barbara restaurants. The food was well prepared. Also, this is the first time I've made reservations on line. It was a good experience.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMMollie is the BestWe just ate lunch at Trattoria Mollie a few days ago and everything was wonderful. Mollie was in the kitchen cooking and she was kind enough to come out and chat with us. The service was better than excellent, a very happy atmosphere, and the food was great, just a little smaller portions that we would have liked. We highly recommend this cute little place!5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was amazing. CorkThe food was amazing. Cork fee a little high at $25 per bottle, and we had a large group and 4 bottles. Thought a break would be nice, but no. We had to ask for additional wine glasses, and at this price point, shouldn't have to. That is the only complaint though. The food was fantastic!4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMAn all time favoriteExtremely outstanding Italian. Fresh, clean flavors, unfussy dishes, light and delicious. Simple dishes like the Caprese salad are just so light and the tastes are distinct and unmuddled. Meatballs are to die for. Carpaccio is the best I've had anywhere. Steak melts in your mouth. Pastas are so light, unlike any pasta I've ever had. To last 20 years in Montecito is a testimony to how good Trattoria Mollie is.
Mollie is there 7 days a week and her dedication to her craft shows in every dish.
If you love Italian and enjoy cooking, her cookbook available on site, is wonderful!!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AM