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Convivo, Santa Barbara, CA

Convivo

4.7
4.7
2168 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional street and private lot available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter McNee
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,168 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Convivo offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful outdoor patio." Patrons rave about the creative dishes, "delicious and generous" portions, and the charming ambiance. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions and casual outings alike, enhanced by its stunning ocean views.

2,168 Reviews
  1. jimmy VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing lunch with friends! Food was great both in taste & presentation! The staff were attentive, but not intrusive. The service was fast & excellent! We will return!

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  2. Maggie VIP

    Phoenix37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiters and pizza. Burrata salad so interesting and good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have celebrated several special occasions at Convivo. The food as usual was very good. The server was polite and attentive. I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating our 50th anniversary. There was no mention of this at the restaurant. A simple congratulations would have been nice.

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  4. TimB VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience could not have been better. The food, service & ambience were unparalleled.

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  5. nancy

    Central Coast134 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always this is a great spot, the beet salad was healthy and beautifully presented, a great complement to our pastas/ our waitress was fabulous!

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  6. Ami VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vermillion was fantastic. Waitstaff perfect. Thank you for continuing to be one of the best restaurants in SB.

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  7. Nancy

    Mobile9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a pleasant surprise. Service started a bit out of whack, but server heard our concerns and corrected the problem. Food was outstanding.

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  8. Emily

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Date night! We arrived and were seated, but waited so long to order that the manager had to come to us (unsolicited), asking if we had been helped. He took our order. In addition to food, we ordered a bottle of wine, but when our server brought it to us, he served the white wine at room temperature. We added ice cubes to our glasses and it was disappointing but we shrugged it off, no big deal. Food was very good, ambience was fine. We requested our check, and it was brought to us. There were two items on the bill that we didn't recognize- when we brought this to the attention of our server, he immediately took the bill and said "oh, one moment". Moments later, he brought us a new bill, no longer containing the two items we didn't order. When I asked how he knew what was wrong, he mumbled something about confusing us with the other table. Very strange. We love dining out and are so respectful of the restaurant environment and the team it takes to run things smoothly, but this was decidedly off... and off putting. What a shame, the quality of the food was very good.

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  9. julie VIP

    Central Coast18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant and I always order the same things! The Oak roasted chicken is fabulous as are the carrots and the brussels sprouts and the focaccia. This is my go to place!

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  10. Bin

    Orange County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The characteristic of this restaurant is that each dish has the taste of an artist, with bright colors and beautiful appearance, which makes us reluctant to use knives and forks to enjoy the delicious food.

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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 2168 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
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Convivo

901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Additional street and private lot available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Peter McNee
  • Delivery & takeout
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