24 Best Italian Restaurants near Goleta

“Great food! Great atmosphere!“

“Took our youngest for her 16th and the staff was exceptional, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the food was delicious! Thank you!“

“The pasta was amazing and so fresh! The tuna wrapped in prosciutto appetizer was so delicious 😋! You must try it.“

“Excellent pasta dishes made idividually as ordered. Add or subtract ingredients. Just look up the menu online. Amazing selections, more than any Italian restaurant. Eat out on patio - very casual. They take pride in the preparation. We make it a mandatory visit every trip to Santa Barbara.“

“delicious food great service. Victoria was so welcoming and made my family feel welcomed. servers were on top of things👍🙂😁😉“

“Great service, great food. And it’s in Santa Barbara!“

“It was incredible! Wait staff is great and it had an incredible ambience! The food was delicious!!!“

“It's always good as spected.. very good overall if I'am not wrong I saw the owner talking very disrespectful towards 2 of his employees Wich is not the right way to discuss if something was wrong.. isn't easy to work as a cook. Favorite plate chicken piccata.“

“Great place great vibe! We stopped for a quick drink coming back again next in Santa Barbara“

“We were celebrating our anniversary and wanted to stay on property so chose The Bistro. From start to finish, everything about our experience was absolutely incredible. The service was warm and attentive, the ambiance was just right, and every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. We had the seabass and beet salad, both of which were perfectly executed. The chef and team ensure you have a wonderful experience with delicious food and impeccable service. Whether a special occasion or a just looking for a great meal, go to The Bistro, you won't be disappointed.“

“As far as neopoliton pizza spots go in Santa Barbara this is definitely up there. They have a tight menu and the pies all look great. Pricing is definitely on the higher side but it is artisan pizza as other reviews have stated. I knocked a star off because I felt like one of my two pizzas was undercooked and the garlic knots were also undercooked.“

“Food was excellent and our server Frankie was amazing- he was the only server that night and was working both indoor and outdoor seating areas, with a smile. The other very odd issue was that the restaurant was out of ALL their red wines and only had 2-3 whites in stock (roughly half what was listed on the menu). We had an excellent dinner but I'm a little perplexed by how this place is run-seems quite different from our last visit 2yr ago. Again- thanks to Frankie for his calm and pleasant service! And to the chef- pizza and salad were perfect.“

“Was so good. We loved having dinner under the olive trees. Can’t wait to go back.“

“The pasta was amazing and so fresh! The tuna wrapped in prosciutto appetizer was so delicious 😋! You must try it.“

“Today's lunch was truly memorable for our family at Cali-Forno Pizzeria. We were fortunate enough to encounter Alberto Diaz, @betodiaz60 the YouTuber who has won us over with his engaging videos. It was truly a pleasure to meet him in person. He truly is committed to providing exceptional service and exceeding customer expectations with his remarkable energy and scrumptious pizza. Cali-Forno Pizzeria.“

“The pizzas are so delicious!!“

“We ordered the cheese pizza with extra cheese and garlic for my son's birthday and it was a big hit!“

“Went here with my 11 yr old mentee. His review is, "biggest pizza ever!" 😄

It's fun. NYC vibes, basic pizza, as expensive as anything on lower state. But fun to share a memory! We both recommend it... sometimes.“

“Best pizza in Santa Barbara by far 🙌👍“

“Yummy!! A must place to visit in Ventura!!“

“I love the Crocodile Restaurant!! I found this place last year when I was asked to perform for a birthday there. I knew it would be the right atmosphere for my vocal entertainment. I'm there every THURSDAY & FRIDAY night! (5:30-7:30) I sing mostly romantic songs but change it up for the kids to enjoy the fun of live music. I love taking requests to make the evening what the guests want it to be. The extensive food menu as well as the variety on the song menu make this restaurant a really cool place.“

“Rude employees. Asked for a table outside because we had our baby asleep on the stroller and wanted to have space for him, they wanted to put us inside and told us take that or nothing. Couldn’t believe it, but plenty of other places out there with nice and well trained staff!“

“We stopped by Lucky Penny in Santa Barbara and I have to say—this place absolutely lived up to the hype! I ordered the Salty Surfer pizza with a few customizations: I swapped the peppers for mushrooms and kept the pineapple and prosciutto combo. The vodka-based sauce tied it all together beautifully. The crust was phenomenal—crispy, chewy, and packed with flavor. Truly one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time!

The frozen margarita was perfect for the warm weather—refreshing, balanced, and hit the spot.

We also tried the Caesar salad, which wasn’t quite to our taste—the dressing had a very bold, strong flavor that didn’t quite work for us. We also ordered the pepperoni pizza, which was decent, but the Salty Surfer definitely stole the show.

The only downside was the seating—we were with a group including kids, and there just wasn’t enough shade, which made it a bit uncomfortable in the heat.

Overall, though, the food—especially the Salty Surfer pizza—and the atmosphere made for a great experience. I’d definitely return (hopefully with a bit more shade next time)!“

“Great food, drinks, and desserts.“