Ca' Dario Ristorante

4.7

1820 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

"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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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
Phone number
(805) 884-9419 ext. 1
Website
http://www.cadariorestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dario Furlati

Location
37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Area
Santa Barbara
Cross Street
Anacapa
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Zuppa Del Giorno
Fresh daily homemade soup.
Insalatina Di Campo
Organic lettuces and tomatoes with balsamic dressing and parmigiano.
Lattuga Romana
Romaine salad, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing. Add roasted chicken $4.
Rughetta Con Asiago
Arugula, tomatoes, shaved asiago cheese, red onions, mustard vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Spinaci E Uova
Baby spinach tossed with boiled egg, crispy pancetta, parmigiano, balsamic dressing.
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Carpaccio Con Capperi E Grana
Thinly sliced raw beef with capers, lemon juice, e.v.o.o. And shaved parmigiano.
Grigliata Di Verdure
Plate of grilled vegetables, roasted peppers and whole garlic head.
Ca'dario 'Chopped Salad'
Crisp romaine, roasted turkey, mozzarella, ham, pancetta, egg, tomato and blue cheese.
Duetto Di Mare
Fresh clams and mussels with garlic, parsley and white wine broth.
Antipasto Della Casa
Assortment of homemade marinated vegetables and cold cuts.
Frittata Alle Quattro Stagioni
Egg frittata with asparagus, button mushrooms, roasted peppers and ham.

Panini (Sandwiches)

Toast Italiano
Grilled sandwich with ham and fontina cheese. Served with arugula salad.
Crostone Vegetariano
Grilled bread with eggplant, roasted peppers, goat cheese, olive pâté. Served with bean salad.
Ciabatta Tirolese
Grilled ciabatta bread with gorgonzola and smoked prosciutto. Served with roasted peppers.
Pagnotta Al Tonno E Carciofi
Rustic bread with tuna, artichoke heart, olive tapenade, sweet onions. Served with salad.
Filoncino Con Pollo E Formaggio
Grilled baguette with roasted chicken, artichoke pâté, fontina cheese. Served with salad.
Panino Del Giorno
Sandwich of the day. Ask server for today's selection.

Primi (First Courses)

Capellini Organici
Angel hair with organic tomatoes, roasted garlic and basil.
Rigatoni Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Short tube pasta with savory tomato and basil sauce.
Pennette All'arrabbiata
Quill shape pasta with spicy tomato and roasted garlic sauce.
Spaghetti Al Ragù Di Olive E Capperi
Thin spaghetti with sauce of tomato, olive, capers, chili flake and pecorino cheese.
Fusilli All' Amatriciana
Curly pasta with sweet onions, pancetta, chili, tomato, pecorino cheese.
Farfalle Al Salmone E Piselli
Bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon, peas and light tomato cream sauce.
Penne Alla Boscaiola
Quill shape pasta with porcini mushrooms, pancetta and creamy tomato sauce.
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Wide flat ribbon pasta with delicate meat ragout.
Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia
Pasta pillow filled with spinach and ricotta, brown butter and sage sauce.
Tortelli Alla Panna E Prosciutto
Pasta filled with cheeses and herbs, ham and parmesan cream sauce.

Secondi (Second Courses)

Luganega Con Polenta E Peperonata
Grilled italian sausages with polenta and stewed peppers sauce.
Pollo Alla Milanese
Breaded chicken breast topped with arugula, tomatoes, shaved parmesan.
Bistecca Al Pepe Verde
Grilled flat iron steak with green peppercorn and brandy sauce.
Agnello Scottadito
Grilled lamb chops, brushed with olive oil, rosemary and garlic.
Specialità Dalla Rosticceria
Daily special from our rotisserie.
Pesce Del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day. Please ask server for selections and prices.

What 1,820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
Neighbourhood gem
California Central Coast
Italian
Santa Barbara
Best Overall
Santa Barbara
Best Food
Santa Barbara
Best Value
Santa Barbara
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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Ca' Dario Ristorante offers an inviting atmosphere and "authentic Italian food" in Santa Barbara. Guests rave about the "amazing food," with standout dishes like the "best bolognese sauce" and "black truffle pasta." The "spectacular staff" ensures a "wonderful experience," making it a "favorite place" for locals and visitors alike.

1,820 Reviews

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Colin
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Can’t wait to return!
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Krysta
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had 6:30pm reservations and didn’t get in until 7pm!
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Garrett
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was really really good, but we along with several other people were seated over 30 minutes after our reservation time, nobody apologized, we had to flag someone down just for a second glass of water, and we only saw our server a couple of times. It seemed like they were short staffed on a busy night so I can’t blame the front of house staff too much, and a weekday would likely be much nicer, but the Saturday the day after Valentine’s Day is a day management should expect to be busier, and might consider adding more staff and spacing out available reservation times.
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Ryan
Central Coast
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Plenty of tables for 2 but we had to wait a half hour extra for a table for 3. Bad planning by management.
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laura
Palm Springs
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Seemed the restaurant was really overbooked, thus it was a crazy, assembly-line environment. What suffered was the quality of the food, many customer’s food were returned to be heated up, which changes the quality. The price was beyond expensive for what we got. I will not be returning!!!
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joe
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
still very good. All of the food was not as excellent as it has been in the past. I don’t know if the a team has moved to the Montecito location Still a great neighborhood restaurant
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Lynda
VIP
Los Angeles
155 reviews
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined very early (5:30pm) as we were headed to a concert at The Lobero. We were seated promptly and our server (and the kitchen) were very efficient. Since we didn't know our time frame, we only ordered main dishes but they came out quickly. I had the ravioli stuffed with spinach & ricotta and with a brown butter sage sauce - 5 large ravioli that were delicious! My husband had the yummy spinach fettuccine with bolognese sauce. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up and the tables are quite close together so the noise level was increasing so that might be a factor if you're wanting a more quiet evening. Still, we will be back again for the wonderful food.
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Charles
West Virginia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, a great experience. The restaurant is attractive and nicely lit, with small vases of flowers on each table. It was a Monday, not crowded but many tables were occupied. Our table was ready when we arrived. We split a salad, first course and second course. The food was flavorful and well prepared. The pacing was perfect and the quantities made sharing work well. Our cocktails were well crafted and generous. I find this always makes a good impression on me. The server was present and not intrusive. She seemed well informed, offering advice and answering questions without needing to check with someone else. All in all, a great experience and worth going back.
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Chris
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant, my favorite in Santa Barbara! Amazing food!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Authentic Italian food. Enjoyed the food specially the service
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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 1820 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross Street
Anacapa
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cadariorestaurants.com/
Phone number
(805) 884-9419 ext. 1

Ca' Dario Ristorante

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fettuccine Alfredo

Risotto Del Giorno

Pappardelle Alla Boscaiola

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Zuppa Del Giorno

Insalatina Di Campo

Lattuga Romana

Rughetta Con Asiago

Insalata Di Spinaci E Uova

Mozzarella Alla Caprese

Carpaccio Con Capperi E Grana

Grigliata Di Verdure

Ca'dario 'Chopped Salad'

Duetto Di Mare

Antipasto Della Casa

Frittata Alle Quattro Stagioni

Panini (Sandwiches)

Toast Italiano

Crostone Vegetariano

Ciabatta Tirolese

Pagnotta Al Tonno E Carciofi

Filoncino Con Pollo E Formaggio

Panino Del Giorno

Primi (First Courses)

Capellini Organici

Rigatoni Al Pomodoro E Basilico

Pennette All'arrabbiata

Spaghetti Al Ragù Di Olive E Capperi

Fusilli All' Amatriciana

Farfalle Al Salmone E Piselli

Penne Alla Boscaiola

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia

Tortelli Alla Panna E Prosciutto

Secondi (Second Courses)

Luganega Con Polenta E Peperonata

Pollo Alla Milanese

Bistecca Al Pepe Verde

Agnello Scottadito

Specialità Dalla Rosticceria

Pesce Del Giorno

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Diners' Choice Awards

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