Ca' Dario Santa Barbara

Food was amazing - love the cauliflower gratin, raviolis, tiramisu and carbonara (even though it's not on the menu). Antonio is a great waiter - always so attentive!!! Been there for over 20+ years.

The food is good, however the tables are packed close together, and the room is noisy. Rather than a relaxed atmosphere, the Waite staff are encouraged to get diners in and out quickly. When making a reservation you must agree to limit your stay to an hour and a half. Our glass of White Wine was served room temperature and we had to have them put it in the freezer for ten minutes. Maybe because we arrived early evening our Risotto order arrived under cooked, watery, not creamy and the rice was crunchy not Al Dente, 15 minutes later the replacement dish arrived and we enjoyed a proper dish of Risotto. Lastly, our experience with the manager was horrific. She was blunt, with zero people skills. Her attitude was “that's the way we prepare the dish, if you don't like it, order something else”.

Food superb , service lovely . Lasagna and papardelle bolognese absolutely perfect . They curated a perfect CANNOLI ‘birthday cake' for our 6 top that knocked our socks off . Well done Ca Dario, I felt for a nostalgic moment I was back in LITTLE ITALY , NYC !

We had a wonderful dinner before walking to a show at the nearby Granada Theatre. The service was attentive and we were served in a timely manner. The food was delicious. Everyone got Nonna's spaghetti and meatballs except me. They agreed how good the spaghetti dish was and I really enjoyed the brown sugar/sage ravioli. Yum! We will definitely be back.

We had a great dinner and the food and staff were spectacular. This was a find on open table within walking distance from our hotel. Highly recommend Ca' Dario f you are looking for great food and wine.

Ca' Dario is always fabulous. We went on a Saturday night and the were jammed, so everyone was hustling to service customers. Service was not as attentive as on a weekday, but it was good to see the staff doing everything to provide good service to customers.

Always amazing food! Great service.....just a bit crowded and noisy! A Santa Barbara treasure!!!

It was delicious we order diferent things to share everything was spectacular, they where super friendly and helpful we had a handicap with us they where super help in t make in her feel welcomed.

It was stunning lunch. Ravioli and Alfredo pasta were the best ever. Lobster risotto was also nice.

We've frequented the Montecito location and wanted to return to the downtown spot as it had been a favorite in years past. Sadly, the service was very sporadic and very mediocre. We felt incidental rather than special. The steak frites didn't come close to the same dish at the Montecito location ( which was fantastic). Nothing special at all. Our bus person was more attentive than our waiter but we still needed to flag down servers for water and wine.

Look, if you’re willing to look past the mediocre service and crowded atmosphere, the food here will knock your socks off. We’ve never had a bad meal. All of the pastas and starters are great. I think the ravioli with brown butter and sage are one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten. The tagliatelle and pappadelle basciola are phenomenal as well. Secondi are all good too, but you’re really coming here for the pasta (or the osso bucco or chicken/veal parm specials). Cocktails are mid, just pass. Come on a weekday or early on a weekend.

Had a great time with a friend and delicious steak dinner

Been here several times... I know there r other good Italian restaurants but I promise this is one of the best. Quaint, cozy and full vibes. Best Salmon I've had Also there Capellini with Bolognese sauce in the State ! This place is a must.

Menu has changed. New ownership? Portions smaller, entrees different in size, ingredients and taste. Disappeared but will give another try hoping it will be like it was. Family tradition going there.

Food was excellent and service was great. It's so good that celebrities eat there...can't give names. 😋