Convivo

Name: Convivo
Address: 901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, 93103
Telephone: (805) 845-6789
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2216)

$31 to $50

Italian

901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for.

Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 1:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 845-6789
Website
http://www.convivorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter McNee
Private party facilities
We offer indoor and outdoor private event spaces that can host 14-90 people.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Milpas Street
Parking details
Additional street and private lot available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charcoal Prawns$20.00
fregola, saffron cippolini, blistered peppers, citrus
Pesce Crudo$21.00
raw ahi tuna, citrus, sesame cracker, avocado, mustard seed
Octopus$21.00
pork belly, poached egg, radish, frisee
Lamb Meatballs$16.00
chickpea, pickled rhubarb, tapenade
Chicken Liver*$13.00
crostone, cherries, celery, pickled red Fresno, hazelnuts
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
shallot, grated horseradish, fried caper, creamy bagna cauda

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata Mercato$16.00
SB market & Parmigiano salad
Charcoal Avocado$16.00
ponzu, strawberry, spring citrus, radicchio
Figs$19.00
burrata, butternut squash, cauliflower, crispy brussels, apple
Salatasi$16.00
heirloom tomato, cucumber, lemon tahini, kale, crispy chickpeas
Carrots*$13.00
baba ganoush, saffron cauliflower, dukka, golden raisins
Crispy Yellow Potatoes*$12.00
za'atar, sauce romesco & lemon tahini
Brussels$16.00
herbed tehina, chicken skin scratchings, Aleppo chile

Forno | Wood Oven Pizza & Flatbread

Add | arugula, castelvetrano olive, mushroom, anchovy or egg $2.50 each; crispy Jamón Serrano $6

Za'atar Flatbread$11.00
accompaniments
Fattoush$22.00
sesame flatbread, herbed tehina, cherry tomato, cucumber, mint
Funghi$22.00
shiitake & oyster mushrooms, fontina, artichokes, sweet onions
Margherita$19.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, sea salt
Chorizo Sausage$21.00
dino kale, red onion, castelvetrano olive, mozzarella
Summer Peach$25.00
Jamón Serrano, gorgonzola, rosemary, caramelized onion, brussel leaves

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Cappellacci$32.00
SB rock crab & saffron shellfish brodo
Seaweed Mafaldine$23.00
mushrooms, broccoli di ciccio, miso butter, garlic, furikake
Ink Spaghettini$28.00
SB uni butter, garlic, mussels, clams & prawns
Guinzaglio$25.00
7 hour veal bolognese & Parmigiano
Bucatini$25.00
pancetta, chile, crushed tomato, pecorino

Convivo | Main Course

Pesce Misto$48.00
mixed grill of seafood, Roman artichokes, salsa verde
Channel Islands Halibut$38.00
dino kale, fennel, cherry tomato confit, olive tapenade
Costolette$26.00
1/2 rack of smoked & slow roasted pork baby back ribs, giardiniera
Spit Roasted Chicken (half)$26.00
harissa, charmoula, olive, almonds, cauliflower
Grilled Bone In Ribeye$48.00
herb butter, cherry tomato, chimichurri, arugula

What 2,216 people are saying

Convivo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Barbara
Best Ambiance
Santa Barbara
Great for brunch
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Great for scenic views
Santa Barbara
Most Booked

Review summary

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Convivo offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from their "best patio in SB" while savoring creative dishes like "unique pizzas" and seafood. The friendly, attentive staff and a charming ambiance make it "one of the best restaurants in SB."

2,216 Reviews

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Shane
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful restaurant, fantastic food and atmosphere. Best during less busy hours, as it is near so many tourist attractions.
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Robin
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, varied menu, fun and attentive staff, and right near the beach. What more could you want? Oh, and free valet parking for restaurant customers (not hotel guests). We indicated on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and they brought the birthday girl a free dessert with a candle.
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Michael VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrate our wedding anniversary here every year, but this year the staff made us feel extra-special! The food was outstanding. The grilled seafood medley was so good! Can’t wait to return!
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Kevin
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service, highly recommended.
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Matt
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant, great food and service was outstanding. Will be back again!
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Trevor VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really excellent food and great location. Highly recommended!
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Duru
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great service and the food was amazing! Definitely a calm nice environment.
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Marc VIP
Los Angeles55 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Convivo needs a lot of work. The restaurant is located in a lovely spot with a beautiful patio overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which is a great feature for dining. Unfortunately, the interior looks like Convivo moved into a space abandoned by a former restaurant. There is no real ambiance, and the seating in booths is uncomfortable. The biggest problem, however, is the food. The margarita pizza I ordered was completely tasteless, and the bucatini pasta was covered in an overwhelming amount of sauce. Both dishes made me question whether the kitchen understands anything about Italian cuisine. If Convivo continues on its current path, it won't be around for much longer. It's really too bad. The location is inviting and beckons curious patrons to come in for a visit. As for me, I will not be returning.
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Meghan
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Juan is the best server I’ve had in CA hands down! And the bucatini was off the charts
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nancy VIP
California Central Coast137 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love Convivo- we’re locals and always take out of town guests there bc you can’t beat the ambiance and the food is always delicious. It’s the one restaurant where even chicken dinner is impeccable ornamented with rich flavor and free olives, a dream. The appetizers are all superb!
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FAQs

Convivo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-6789.

Convivo is rated 4.7 stars by 2216 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Milpas Street
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 1:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Additional street and private lot available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter McNee
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.convivorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 845-6789
Private party facilities
We offer indoor and outdoor private event spaces that can host 14-90 people.

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Convivo

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cappellacci

Bucatini

Salatasi

Cicchetti | Appetizers

Charcoal Prawns$20.00

Pesce Crudo$21.00

Octopus$21.00

Lamb Meatballs$16.00

Chicken Liver*$13.00

Beef Carpaccio$18.00

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata Mercato$16.00

Charcoal Avocado$16.00

Figs$19.00

Salatasi$16.00

Carrots*$13.00

Crispy Yellow Potatoes*$12.00

Brussels$16.00

Forno | Wood Oven Pizza & Flatbread

Za'atar Flatbread$11.00

Fattoush$22.00

Funghi$22.00

Margherita$19.00

Chorizo Sausage$21.00

Summer Peach$25.00

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Cappellacci$32.00

Seaweed Mafaldine$23.00

Ink Spaghettini$28.00

Guinzaglio$25.00

Bucatini$25.00

Convivo | Main Course

Pesce Misto$48.00

Channel Islands Halibut$38.00

Costolette$26.00

Spit Roasted Chicken (half)$26.00

Grilled Bone In Ribeye$48.00

Featured Item

Our Focaccia$4.00

Condimenti$8.00

Sott'olio$6.00

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