Ca' Dario Ristorante

4.7

1792 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

"Anything grilled is divine, and the rest of the menu is delectable at this charming Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara known for its excellent execution of simple pasta, meats and other classics. A fantastic wine list with many available by the glass; its a local favorite, so reservations are a must."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 884-9419 ext. 1
Website
http://www.cadariorestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dario Furlati

Location
37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Anacapa
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe
$85.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
We will be exclusively serving a three course Thanksgiving experience with Italian favorites as well as a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings for $85. Price does not include beverages, tax or tip. Children's menu available upon request. Please visit our website or call for menu and details. cadariorestaurants.com

Popular dishes

Zuppa Del Giorno
Fresh daily homemade soup.
Insalatina Di Campo
Organic lettuces and tomatoes with balsamic dressing and parmigiano.
Lattuga Romana
Romaine salad, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing. Add roasted chicken $4.
Rughetta Con Asiago
Arugula, tomatoes, shaved asiago cheese, red onions, mustard vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Spinaci E Uova
Baby spinach tossed with boiled egg, crispy pancetta, parmigiano, balsamic dressing.
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Carpaccio Con Capperi E Grana
Thinly sliced raw beef with capers, lemon juice, e.v.o.o. And shaved parmigiano.
Grigliata Di Verdure
Plate of grilled vegetables, roasted peppers and whole garlic head.
Ca'dario 'Chopped Salad'
Crisp romaine, roasted turkey, mozzarella, ham, pancetta, egg, tomato and blue cheese.
Duetto Di Mare
Fresh clams and mussels with garlic, parsley and white wine broth.
Antipasto Della Casa
Assortment of homemade marinated vegetables and cold cuts.
Frittata Alle Quattro Stagioni
Egg frittata with asparagus, button mushrooms, roasted peppers and ham.

Panini (Sandwiches)

Toast Italiano
Grilled sandwich with ham and fontina cheese. Served with arugula salad.
Crostone Vegetariano
Grilled bread with eggplant, roasted peppers, goat cheese, olive pâté. Served with bean salad.
Ciabatta Tirolese
Grilled ciabatta bread with gorgonzola and smoked prosciutto. Served with roasted peppers.
Pagnotta Al Tonno E Carciofi
Rustic bread with tuna, artichoke heart, olive tapenade, sweet onions. Served with salad.
Filoncino Con Pollo E Formaggio
Grilled baguette with roasted chicken, artichoke pâté, fontina cheese. Served with salad.
Panino Del Giorno
Sandwich of the day. Ask server for today's selection.

Primi (First Courses)

Capellini Organici
Angel hair with organic tomatoes, roasted garlic and basil.
Rigatoni Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Short tube pasta with savory tomato and basil sauce.
Pennette All'arrabbiata
Quill shape pasta with spicy tomato and roasted garlic sauce.
Spaghetti Al Ragù Di Olive E Capperi
Thin spaghetti with sauce of tomato, olive, capers, chili flake and pecorino cheese.
Fusilli All' Amatriciana
Curly pasta with sweet onions, pancetta, chili, tomato, pecorino cheese.
Farfalle Al Salmone E Piselli
Bow-tie pasta with smoked salmon, peas and light tomato cream sauce.
Penne Alla Boscaiola
Quill shape pasta with porcini mushrooms, pancetta and creamy tomato sauce.
Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
Wide flat ribbon pasta with delicate meat ragout.
Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia
Pasta pillow filled with spinach and ricotta, brown butter and sage sauce.
Tortelli Alla Panna E Prosciutto
Pasta filled with cheeses and herbs, ham and parmesan cream sauce.

Secondi (Second Courses)

Luganega Con Polenta E Peperonata
Grilled italian sausages with polenta and stewed peppers sauce.
Pollo Alla Milanese
Breaded chicken breast topped with arugula, tomatoes, shaved parmesan.
Bistecca Al Pepe Verde
Grilled flat iron steak with green peppercorn and brandy sauce.
Agnello Scottadito
Grilled lamb chops, brushed with olive oil, rosemary and garlic.
Specialità Dalla Rosticceria
Daily special from our rotisserie.
Pesce Del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day. Please ask server for selections and prices.

What 1,792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Italian
Santa Barbara
Neighborhood gem
Santa Barbara
Italian

Review summary

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Ca' Dario Ristorante is a cherished gem in Santa Barbara, renowned for its "authentic and delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about its "lovely atmosphere" and attentive service. With standout dishes like tagliatelle alla bolognese and a robust wine selection, it's perfect for both special occasions and casual dining.

1,792 Reviews

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Dara
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ca’ Dario is always consistent and wonderful in every way. The food is outstanding. The service is great. The best bolognese sauce I have ever had, and I’ve tried a lot.
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Bart and Tina
Central Coast
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is awesome. Everything from apps to desert. The ambiance was warm and inviting Our server, "Chuey", was outstanding!! Fantastic experience all around Can't wait to go again!!
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Roberta
Central Coast
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a wonderful dinner, as usual! We ordered several different salads and pastas (4 of us) and a couple of deserts. The ziti puttanesca and browned butter and crispy sage raviolis, our typical orders, were delicious. The other couple ordered the tagliatelli with mushrooms - yum. I don't think I've ever been disappointed with this restaurant and we've coming here for almost 20 years.
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Patty
Central Coast
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The best ever fresh truffle!!! Do the whole fish - beautifully prepared and presented - and the sides deserve to be featured as they were so fresh, perfectly roasted and seasoned Love the experience!!
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Patricia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Loud noisy crowded and unpleasant; were extra tables added for a busy Saturday night? We might as well have been at a single table with the family of 4 on one side and the May/December couple on the other. Multiple tables were served before us as we waited aver an hour for our dinner to be served. All our waiter said was “sorry.” After the long wait the food was unremarkable after all.
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Susan
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for a celebratory lunch for a group on the weekend. Service was both warm & friendly, and professional; our server knew the menu and gave us excellent recommendations. She was amazing! Food was delicious. The pasta with brown butter and sage is out of this world. Excellent variety on the menu and a nice wine list. This is a great place if you want to feel like you've been to Italy for the afternoon and happened into the perfect trattoria. Plus they take reservations and you can actually have a conversation ... Just a perfect meal.
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Peter
Palm Springs
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fettuccine Alfredo was wonderful, but Insalata Romano was a little wilted and warm, so a disappointment.
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dwight
Denver
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I kept getting knock by the waiters. Our waitress was not friendly. Food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! We had salads, the spinach ravioli and Rosemary salmon. The pear tart and cannoli were amazing! Can’t wait to eat this meal again!
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Steve
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ceasar Salad had very little flavor. Everything else was excellent.
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FAQs

Ca' Dario Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 884-9419 ext. 1.

Ca' Dario Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1792 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross street
Anacapa
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dario Furlati
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cadariorestaurants.com/
Phone number
(805) 884-9419 ext. 1

Ca' Dario Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Thanksgiving Prix Fixe

Fettuccine Alfredo

Risotto Del Giorno

Fusilli Tartufati

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Zuppa Del Giorno

Insalatina Di Campo

Lattuga Romana

Rughetta Con Asiago

Insalata Di Spinaci E Uova

Mozzarella Alla Caprese

Carpaccio Con Capperi E Grana

Grigliata Di Verdure

Ca'dario 'Chopped Salad'

Duetto Di Mare

Antipasto Della Casa

Frittata Alle Quattro Stagioni

Panini (Sandwiches)

Toast Italiano

Crostone Vegetariano

Ciabatta Tirolese

Pagnotta Al Tonno E Carciofi

Filoncino Con Pollo E Formaggio

Panino Del Giorno

Primi (First Courses)

Capellini Organici

Rigatoni Al Pomodoro E Basilico

Pennette All'arrabbiata

Spaghetti Al Ragù Di Olive E Capperi

Fusilli All' Amatriciana

Farfalle Al Salmone E Piselli

Penne Alla Boscaiola

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia

Tortelli Alla Panna E Prosciutto

Secondi (Second Courses)

Luganega Con Polenta E Peperonata

Pollo Alla Milanese

Bistecca Al Pepe Verde

Agnello Scottadito

Specialità Dalla Rosticceria

Pesce Del Giorno

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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