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Ca Dario Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA

Ca Dario Montecito

4.9
4.9
708 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito!
Enjoy outdoor dining on our patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 884-9419 ext. 2
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Overall

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Food

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

708 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The vibe, food, and customer service were outstanding. I took my family here for a reunion and the staff were so helpful kind and considerate. Can’t Wait to go back. Eating outside was lovely.

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  2. Marsha

    Central Coast

    208 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    208 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We arrived on time and had to wait 1/2 hour to be seated, but once we were seated, the service was excellent. The food was only so-so, unfortunately, The pizza was dry, the fettuccine needed a lot more sauce. The salmon was very good.

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  3. AndyU

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome spot on the main drag...great food and service...

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  4. Janet

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful meal- portions large and it was a shame not to take it home --being on vacation that was not an option. If you can visit this restaurant

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  5. DukeL

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service from George! Will definitely return in the future.

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  6. traveler

    Los Angeles

    174 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    174 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. The server went out of his way to accommodate my special request. Food was good. It made for a nice evening. We will return.

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  7. Monkeyof3

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Dined here 2 hrs ago remember it being delicious. This time it was ok. Soup was luke warm. Chicken was dry. Pasta delicious. Just order pasta here.

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  8. GariS

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always order the same thing: ziti putanesca because I love it! . My husband orders some kind of fish. Last night he enjoyed ahi which we hadn’t seen on the menu before. He enjoyed the fried “mixta” (assorted seafood) could have used a little more time in the fryer. Still good though. Good wines.

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  9. MarlaF

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! I had the tagliatelle and really enjoyed it.

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  10. Wego

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Average all around. Second time I’ve been dissatisfied by the food. Disappointed really. Everyone one agrees that the Montecito location isn’t as good as downtown. If I comeback I will visit that one.

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  11. Winston

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    good value for high quality food. The food was very well prepared. I had seafood risotto and asked for it "al dente" and it was prepared perfectly, which rarely happens, other than in Italy.

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  12. MARIAD

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always order the same but it's my favorite for all these years

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely service and food. Delicious. Eggplant Parmesian was especially good, as well as Branzino.

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  14. Fienneone

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is consistently amazing here. There were three of us and we couldn’t stop talking about how good our meals were whilst eating them. I’m soooo looking forward to leftovers! Service, amazing. Food, delish. Already looking forward to our next visit.

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  15. RachaelS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The baby sole was delicious and our waiter was attentive and kind. Overall great experience. Everything is so expensive, but I think that's just the way it is now.

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  16. Mantecito

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Staff was friendly and attentive. Good tasting Chicken BBQ pizza would have been even better, but the chicken chunks (of which there were many) were on the too-dry side.

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  17. sonisf

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delight! We have been devotees of all locations for sooo many years. Servers and staff are incredibly nice and attentive. Food is consistently delicious! :)

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at SB and we are so glad you came here for dinner. Everything was tremendous and their ravioli is to die for!

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  19. NicholasM

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently great food across the menu, personable service, good wine choices with a generous pour, and GREAT people watching from the terrace.

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  20. Leslie

    Central Coast

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ca Dario is a favorite of the Montecito locals. Reliable and tasty no frills Italian dishes.Professional service. Lively ambiance.

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  21. JeffW

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    As usual, very good service and ambiance. I did get an incorrect order but I really liked what I was given so I didn't care. The wine pours were generous, and I paid the price today!

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  22. RobertS

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The wine and food was great. The server was very friendly and professional. We had a great time.

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  23. Dina

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Best puttanesca.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most amazing anniversary dinner we’ve ever had! This will be our new spot! Service was absolutely amazing. Food was fantastic! Highly recommend, a must try!

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  25. Tourist

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting the area and saw some reviews and looked at the menu. We're very happy with the food and service.

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  26. HeatherA

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our time at this Italian restaurant. The wait staff was excellent and worked well as a team. The food and ambience were wonderful. My son ordered a chicken picatta which was not on the menu. My husband had the sole and I had steak. We also sampled a couple of the deserts: cannoli and a molten chocolate cake. Guests could sit outside or in. We chose outside because of the beautiful weather. Great experience!

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  27. Jayhawk

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous Italian restaurant that consistently serves some of the most delicious, savory dishes of any restaurant in Santa Barbara. Their waitstaff are service minded and menu knowledgable. The outdoor patio seating is perfect for almost any evening. This is a great place.

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  28. Lou2

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant! It is consistently good in all aspects. We very much appreciate that!

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  29. zacker

    Central Coast

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Main courses of sage spinach ravioli, and penne w salmon were both great!!! Caesar salad was terrible - wilted, bitter tasting Romaine and uninspired dressing. We sent salads back and it was taken of our check. Service was stellar.

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  30. HaroldS

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always stop at Ca Dario when we visit Montecito. The food is delicious, reminds us of time spent in Italy. Pancho is our go to favorite waiter, service with a smile and knowledge about the menu. The best Italian we have found in Montecito.

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  31. RobA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five of us had five different things that we all amazing! The steak frittas was fantastic, special ravioli was amazing, carbonara pasta great, seafood risotto great, and last but not least the penne with salmon in cream sauce was also great!

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  32. MichaelR

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I was better at remembering names, but the service we received was awesome! The guys that brought the drinks and food were so polite and joyful and our server, the young lady from Serbia, was so attentive and full of positive energy we couldn't help but smile whenever she came by! (My wife shares the same enthusiasm, so I am not just writing this because she was cute!!) On top of the service, the food was fantastic as always!!

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  33. ReneeA

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We LOVE Cadario, Montecito. Convenient location, great ambiance, great food. Best staff in town!

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  34. elosb

    Central Coast

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to eat in SB. We always have a good experience. All the wait staff are friendly and very accommodating.

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  35. Vince

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great waiter staff. Fun to interact with good food but slow some time

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff, wonderful food. Always a pleasure.

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  37. LisaS

    Los Angeles

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The food and service was great. Looking forward to coming back.

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  38. jjjj

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tagliatelle bolognese was absolutely phenomenal! Came for my two year anniversary and couldn’t be happier

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  39. JeriR

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Marco and the rest of the staff! Outstanding good!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marvelous ambience, service and chow! Broccolini, Ravioll and Fetticine Bolagnese were fab.

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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 Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 884-9419 ext. 2.

Ca Dario Montecito is rated 4.9 stars by 708 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ca Dario Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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