12 Best Italian Restaurants near Carpinteria

“This is a small and casual Italian restaurant, whose chef learned Italian food over many years in Italy. The result is absolutely authentic and delicious pasta--the seafood spaghetti was spectacular. Her ciabatta is baked fresh every day. Don't be fooled by the location of this restaurant, nor by its informal appearance. Mollie serves genuine Italian food which is worth a detour.“

“The food was amazing as was the service. The patio seating was beautiful and dog friendly!! We will definitely be coming back on our next visit!“

“A cute little Italian takeout spot in Carpinteria that was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine, and it was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Great quality food and friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“After going to this incredible Italian restaurant, I will never go anywhere else for Italian food. It’s magical! We always try to get a table on the Patio, it makes you feel like you’re in an enchanted chateau. We’ve tried many of the entrees, and although some are more enticing to us than others, none have disappointed! All the food is amazing. To top it all off, the staff is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and welcoming. If you’re looking for great food with a great staff, go to Gianfranco’s Trattoria!!!“

“We were overwhelmed with surprise at how good this was. We had the halibut piccata, which was extremely fresh and well prepared. Service was quite attentive and the place was lovely. Prices were very reasonable. Reminded us of favorites in San Francisco. Carpinteria is fortunate to have this charming spot.“

“good pizza, cooked freshly in front of you. lovely young man served us 10/10“

“We had an incredible romantic dinner here for our anniversary, and the entire evening felt really special. Everything from the atmosphere to the service was exceptional. The highlight for me was definitely the steak with the port reduction. It was absolutely out of this world and easily one of the best dishes of the night.

The drinks were also excellent and really added to the experience. The duck was good, but it was probably the one dish that didn’t completely blow me away compared to everything else we had.

Overall, it was a beautiful anniversary dinner and a memorable evening. The food, drinks, service, and romantic atmosphere made it a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion. We would definitely come back.

4 course meal. And added some extra..“

“Ca'Dario was a delightful experience. High quality Italian cuisine marked by every dish excellently flavored. Antonio, our server, was very accommodating and pleasant. Reasonable pricing“

“Excellent restaurant, cozy atmosphere, quality ingredients“

“We love this restaurant. it has been awhile since we were here however it meet all my expectations. The food was great our server was helpful and attentive. Great Italian food! Good wine selection. Dessert was awesome, Tiramsu.“

“I loved my free doggy treats! 🐶🐾“

“We went because we saw you on Diner Drive in and Dives. We've always we wanted to try a restaurant previewed on this show but they were all back east or mid west to far for dinner. So when we saw this In our own back yard we were in. Amazing food great atmosphere staff impressive and cocktails yummy too. Some many great options too. DEFINITELY coming back. thanks Bettina.😘“