Arnoldi's Cafe

600 Olive St, Santa Barbara
(805) 962-5394

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Customers' Favorites

Bruschetta Della Casa
Scallopine Marsala
Mozzarella Caprese
Gnocchi Tricolore
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Marsala
Lemon Tiramisu
Penne Al Clam
Calamari

Menu

Antipasti
Zuppa Del Giorno
Soup of the day.
Bruschetta Classico
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil, drizzled with olive oil.
Bruschetta Della Casa
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with fresh seasoned tomatoes, goat cheese, prosciutto parma and arugula.
Caprese
Fresh sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, kalamata olives, drizzled with EVOO.
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce.
Cocktaile Di Gamberi
Traditional shrimp cocktail.
Gamberi Della Casa
Sauteed grilled tiger prawns served with a spicy garlic tomato sauce.
Pane Aglio
Toasted Ciabatta bread with garlic and butter.
Side 4 meatballs

Insalate
Insalata Arnoldi's
Fresh spring mix salad, tomato, garlic, basil, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Insalata Rucola
Arugula salad, cherry tomatoes and walnuts, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.
Insalata Cesare
Classic Caesar salad.
Insalata Ahi
Arugula salad with sesame crusted seared Ahi, pea shoots, daikon, carrots, and an orange and sesame vinaigrette.

Primi Piatti
Lasagne Alla Bolognese
Housemade meat lasagna in a pomodoro sauce.
Lasagne Verde
Housemade vegetable lasagna in a pomodoro sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Spaghetti with housemade meatballs in a ragu sauce.
Penne Al Arabbiata
Quill shaped pasta in a spicy tomato and garlic sauce.
Linguini Primavera
Fresh seasoned vegetables, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Penne Filanti Ai Quattro Formaggi
Quill shaped pasta in a cream sauce with Parmesan, mozzarella, and pecorino cheese, prosciutto cotto and walnuts.
Gnocchi
Traditional housemade potato dumplings in a choice of Pomodoro (fresh tomato sauce), Gorgonzola (a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce), Pesto (traditional Genovese basil and pine nut suace), or Tricolore (pomodoro, Gorgonzola, and pesto)
Ravioli Di Carne
Housemade ravioli filled with sauteed beef and vegetables in a meat sauce.
Rotolo Di Ricotta E Spinaci
Housemade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach in a spinach sauce.
Pasta Al Pomodoro
Your choice of pasta in our traditional fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Linguini Al Pesto
Pasta in a traditional Genovese basil and pine nut pesto sauce.
Penne Al Salmone
Smoked salmon, peas, and a light tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Spaghetti with fresh clams in a choice of white wine or our tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Spaghetti with fresh assorted seafood in a light spicy tomato sauce.
Pasta (create your own)
14" Pepperoni Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni
14" Margarita Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil

Secondi Piatti
Battuta Di Manzo
Thinly pound 8 oz. New York steak seasoned with fresh herbs, grilled, topped with oyster & shitake mushrooms and fresh spinach.
Scaloppine Al Marsala
Sauteed veal with a marsala mushroom sauce served with linguine alfredo.
Scaloppine Piccata
Sauteed veal in lemon caper sauce served with linguine alfredo.
Milanese
Thinly pounded meat, breaded, sauteed, then finished with a drizzle of fresh squeezed lemon juice with spaghetti pomodoro.
Maiale Alla Griglia
Grilled pork chops with caramelized onions in a port red wine reduction sauce.
Salsiccia Peperoni
Sauteed Italian sausage, peppers, and onions served with our midnight pasta.
Salmone Alla Griglia
Fresh salmon fillet marinated in herbs and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served with our midnight pasta and spinach.

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Recent Reviews

The food is excellent. Old School Italian with very large portions. The ambiance is quite casual-not exactly a "fine dining" experience-but we very much enjoy it. The service is very nice and attentive. It happened to be quite crowded because there was an outdoor event-so inside was tight.
January 2026
We got an email offer for a complimentary appetizer and drink at a time we were ready for a dinner out. Arnoldi's is a an iconic Santa Barbara restaurant; the food is old-school classic, but well prepared and VERY generous. We would have been happy splitting a plate. Best of all was the Burrata in Corozza, our appetizer choice.
January 2026
We've been going to Arnoldi‘s for multiple generations, the new owners have updated it in a way that still feels like it always has but its more inviting and has a fresh new feel!
January 2026

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Arnoldi's Cafe

600 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-5394