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Ca' Dario Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Ca' Dario Ristorante

4.7
4.7
1637 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
"Anything grilled is divine, and the rest of the menu is delectable at this charming Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara known for its excellent execution of simple pasta, meats and other classics. A fantastic wine list with many available by the glass; its a local favorite, so reservations are a must."

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 884-9419 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Private party contact
    Danny Chisholm: (805) 884-9419
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Anacapa
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

1,637 Reviews
  1. Brodersens

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Epic, gloriously good, fine-dining without the fuss--cannot recommend Ca' Dario Ristorante enough. We've been going there for 20 years now--always great food and perfect service. Classy and excellent value. Perfect for dates, special occasions, or anytime you want delightful food and to be treated like a welcomed guest.

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  2. Goois

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delightful dining experience, food beautifully prepared, and a moderately quiet ambiance.

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  3. jens

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Food is always fantastic And Tony is an amazing server

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  4. RonaldA

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food here is always tasty and excellent. We were here on a Saturday at around 6:15. The restaurant was packed and extremely noisy. Almost impossible to speak with our friends at a table for 4. While the wait staff her attentive, the kitchen was slow in getting our order prepared. By 7:30 the crowd dissipated and the noise level dropped considerably. All in all, the meal was delicious and we had a good time. Highly recommend this as one of the better restaurants in Santa Barbara.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They we accommodating to a change in guest number. The staff were wonderful! Would recommend this place with no hesitation! Everyone in our party loved the food and the cocktails were AMAZING!! Eating here every time we are in town!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, friendly staff, nice location! I recommend!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner before concert at the SB Bowl. Great service and food and wine pairing were excellent. Can’t wait to come back .

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  8. Foodiemiami

    Central Coast

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience5
    my favorite restaurant and love the food usually but we had the worst waitress! she had no knowledge of the menu or what balsamic reduction was Ordered a dario salad brought it drenched in oil and then didn’t bring it back until we left

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated after our wedding party and the staff. Puns not have been better. They let us bring our cake in and extended our time when we needed it. Everything was amazing and we didn’t want to leave when the meal was over because it felt so good to be there

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  10. DougD

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fabulous food and service, a real gem. We loved it.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is great as always! They nail the risotto, that’s definitely the meal to order.

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  12. JudyandStanG

    Central Coast

    216 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    216 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant!! Great cocktails, ambiance, service and food. Favorites include the sage butter ravioli, Osso bucco (please bring it back!!!!), Caesar salad, wine options, etc. It feels like home--only with better food!

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  13. LuVargas

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious and the server was excellent! Is our Italian spot every time we visit Santa Barbara:) Grazie!

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  14. alex

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful meal and a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday!

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  15. TinaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, inspired dishes. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

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  16. byronrx2

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    The noise level was bothersome. Meatballs poorly prepared (tough and not flavorful). Salad was average but the gnocchi and risotto excellent!! Service excellent!! Would recommend, but with ordering restrictions. Thanks. Byron

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  17. Foodiemiami

    Central Coast

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    always the best food and service we love ca dario montecito

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  18. Mmmckm

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After finding out a former coworker was visiting SB from Germany, we needed a special place to get together. We had a large party of 16 and I was so impressed with the VERY patient and courteous staff at the E. Victoria location. They made our experience so memorable! The food was delicious as well. I highly recommend the Ravioli al Burro e Salvia, the Lombata di Vitello and the Tortino for dessert. SO GOOD.

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  19. carolet

    Miami

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with a broad menu Excellent service We come here every summer and they keep getting better and better

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  20. KaylaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My second time being here and it didn’t disappoint. Really good food and great service. I will be happy to return in the future

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  21. MariaJ

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service and food presentation at Ca’Dario’s were impeccable!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don't miss the artichoke appetizer The branzino was extraordinary and Pancho was a master Helped choose a wonderful Italian wine Really nice!

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  23. Tishoc805

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is excellent, with an amazing range: we passed around the three dishes because they just had to shared, each delicious in a different way. Also really good bread, for sopping up all the sauces. But the rooms are cramped and noisy! The descriptor for highest level of noise should be “enervating,” not “energetic.”

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  24. brunog

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a great experience server was spot on food was excellent. Simply the way restaurant should be. Bravo

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  25. MichaelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy atmosphere, fantastic food. Really enjoyed our time and meal there!

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  26. Kara

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, loved the ravioli. Great service. Would highly recommend Ca’ Dario..

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  27. David

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had an excellent meal with very good service.

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  28. ChristineT

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal. Everything was perfect. The 16 dollar wines kill me but then again, everything is expensive these days.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always consistently amazing! Service is on point every time. Food is something you remember forever. Had the ravioli and the Salmon off the specials list and both were phenomenal. We will be back again and again and again.

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  30. PsyDoc

    Phoenix

    140 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Very loud environment. Branzino was served in too much sauce. Pasta dish was only ok. Service was sketchy and all beverages were overpriced. Service seemed disorganized. Wine selection was good. Not sure we would recommend in future.

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  31. discriminatingellen

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious. The staff was incredibly accommodating as we were not sure if we wanted to eat inside or outside, and they very graciously offered options. We look forward to dining there again.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! We went for a birthday lunch celebration for my mom. The service and courtesy of the staff was warm welcoming and attentive and the food was so delicious! We always have a great experience at Ca Dario.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible. Service lovely. Easy to hear my table mate. I look forward to returning. We could not believe how good the ravioli was. Bread was very worth it.

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  34. LJLocal

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ate at Ca'Dario's several years ago and was hoping to have the same wonderful experience this time . I was NOT disappointed. The Food is excellent, the menu and wine list extensive, the service friendly and professional, the atmosphere warm and inviting. A totally wonderful dining experience. It is no wonder that this restaurant is still thriving all these years later. A Santa Barbara gem!!

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  35. EmmaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner, great service, nice prices. We'll be back soon!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Our server was not the best. The food runner was reaching across the table in a weird fashion and spilled brown butter down the sleeve of one of our guests. We never received an apology or anything.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Pumpkin

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was really good and the staff was perfect.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, and the food was outrageously delicious

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  39. RaymondM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding cuisine. Salad fresh and leafy green. Entree hot and flavorful. Excellent wine and attentive service.

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  40. Larry

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re looking for an restaurant with excellent service and delicious food this is a perfect place in the center of Santa Barbara. It’s a quiet place , so perfect place for a romantic dinner or dinner meeting where you can have a conversation.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ca' Dario Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 884-9419 ext. 1.

Ca' Dario Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1637 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ca' Dario Ristorante

37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anacapa
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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