Santa Barbara Italian Cafe

Rude service by the management
After I order my to go dinner and paid with my $100 dollar bill the gentleman said my money was fake didn’t even run a marker on it or anything that can prove to me that it was fake so I pulled out my wallet and gave him another $100 bill which he took not sure if I will recommend this place maybe he was just having a bad day

The food is great be hungry because it's generous portions

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Everything we had was delicious. Will definitely add this place too Favorite destinations, and if you're around this area, I will definitely recommend this place. The only issue was that I ask what the cakes were made of and nobody knew what the most basic ingredients were.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The location is a nice spot with ample seating for small or large parties to have a meal. The biggest thing that stood out was that for a party of 10 there was no real organization for our group or the rest of the restaurant. The meals ranged from salads to pizzas and pastas and it was a mess. Somehow pasta dishes made it out before salads and one person had pizza that was the last dish out even though another table seated after us got a pizza first. 1 1/2 hrs for a pizza and salads for a few guests! No manager was seen taking charge of the restaurant unfortunately. The young ladies were trying to hold it together but without leadership it was a doomed lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Most in our party took the entrees to go just due to the fact that by the time the orders came out we had already been there two hours. The food was fresh and flavorful, I would definitely try the food again but not a fan of burning 3 hrs total for a lunch meal. The portions are generous and would recommend even sharing a dish on a dinner date. If they can get the organization together they have a 4 star restaurant for sure .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

The food was excellent. Big portions . Wait staff attentive and quick. Nice homey atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was honestly a really nice restaurant. I really did have my doubts when I arrived, from the outside it is small and very hidden and I’ve never heard of this place until my brother tried it and told me about Italian food that’s better than Olive Garden and the prices were better too . From the moment I walked i the atmosphere was amazing ( dim lights , calm music , and fun scenery to look at ) and the service was very fast I did not have to wait long at all . For my wife and I we spent on average $70. I recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to be impressed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was good but not worth the price, imo. It was pretty expensive just for a couple things to go.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

For the price, I expected more, but it tastes decent. The presentation was not great for take out. The children's spaghetti was better than the adult version. The adult spaghetti had a good amount of pasta but short on the sauce. The chicken parmigiana was seasoned great, but the chicken was dry. The lasagna was average. The salad was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Took my pregnant sister, she had 3 different plates that we shared, she truly enjoyed it and it’s now a weekly craving. Nice place to enjoy with family and friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was unexpected delicious super recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phenomenal! Tomato Basil soup best I have had. So rich glad it’s a cup. Had marinara with meatballs. Meatballs flavorful & tender. Marinara balanced flavor . Spouse had seafood pasta. Sauce had definite seafood flavor, delicious. Glad we found during our short visit to the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This is one of my favorite places to go with the family. A bit pricey, but they're gonna feed you real good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing Italian food! My friend and I went mid-day and the place was very beautiful and very clean. We sat down and were immediately greeted, got drinks, and bread for the table. It was fresh from the oven and brushed with a delicious sauce/oil. It was difficult not to fill up on that upon arrival.

Their tomato basil soup is excellent. Don’t let the color fool you, I tend to prefer a more orange soup myself but I really liked the flavors here. My dish was chicken fettuccini and they give you a NICE portion of food. I would probably share my dish next time, but I was happy to have leftovers this time.

I’ve definitely been telling people to check them out, and look forward to the next time I’m in Pearland and can stop in again. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Do not recommend . This food does not taste like homemade food. More like store bought and heated up. I would pay more for quality food. Don’t waste your money . And I really don’t give bad reviews

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was good, our waitress forgot about us but overall good food and good atmosphere (:

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3