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Ca' Dario Ristorante, Santa Barbara, CA

Ca' Dario Ristorante

4.5 (1830)
$31 to $50
Italian
37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
"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."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • 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 1,830 people are saying

Ca' Dario Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ca' Dario Ristorante is a charming Italian eatery known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests love the cozy atmosphere, perfect for a date night, and praise the "wonderful wine list." While some mention noise levels and occasional service delays on busy nights, the overall dining experience remains "consistently excellent."

1,830 Reviews
  1. Trish VIP

    Vancouver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was great. It's so good that celebrities eat there...can't give names. 😋

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  2. Peter VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An old classic that is showing signs of slipping. Still a pleasant place to eat with very solid wine list. But pasta a bit gummy and chicken dish overcooked. And the prices....

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  3. Catherine VIP

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ca' Dario was a delightful Italian restaurant. I highly recommend the thinly sliced veal with tonnoto sauce, YUMMY! The pastas we cooked to a perfect al dente and the fish was divine. Excellent wine list. Great service. if you're looking for a small intimate place for date night, this is the place!

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  4. Marie

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food, the services was polite and attentive. Atmosphere a little somber, but overall very good

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  5. Kate VIP

    Central Coast58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sometimes don't go to Ca Dario because of the noise level. But this time, we were going early before the theater and kept our fingers crossed. We were lucky and the noise level was not too bad this time! The food, as always, was wonderful. Service, given that we told them we were going to a play, was quite slow in the beginning. They had seven staff people behind the bar yet no one could bother to come over and see us! Eventually they got the point and after that, our service was fine. It's always difficult for a customer to say Cevin staff doing absolutely nothing and yet they can't get service! Something for the restaurant management to look into. 

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  6. Staci

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best meal I’ve had in Santa Barbara. Possibly anywhere. We ordered the Brown butter ravioli, halibut, steak with beans and panna cotta. So delicious. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Service was also amazing. Seating is cozy, but it wasn’t bad. 10/10 recommend!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious spaghetti with meatballs. Best I’ve had at a restaurant

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  8. Arlene VIP

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was very good. Some questions regarding our entrees, however, everything came out perfect, hot and all in all a wonderful evening

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  9. Claire VIP

    Central Coast88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite in Santa Barbara! Never disappointed!!😋

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is very complete and all the entrees and appetizers were excellent. The service was outstanding and very quick. It is a small, intimate restaurant that is consistently excellent.

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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 4.5 stars by 1830 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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