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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Montecito

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4.7
Exceptional(2165)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 19 times today
Convivo in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with an Italian twist. Renowned for its "Nomad Italian" approach, the restaurant masterfully intertwines the essence of Mediterranean flavors with the rich culinary traditions of Italy. Chef Peter McNee uses local, fresh produce and seafood, crafting dishes that are both innovative and authentically Mediterranean. Guests rave about the "wonderful local wild caught halibut" and "delicious creative food," highlighting the restaurant's dedication to quality. The warm ambiance and attentive service complete the experience, making Convivo a cherished spot for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean meal.
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4.7
Exceptional(2585)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Santa Barbara
Booked 18 times today
Olio e Limone Ristorante, nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara's ARTS District, truly embodies the essence of authentic Contemporary Italian cuisine. With a focus on artisanal dishes, the husband-wife team behind this gem brings "simply sophisticated" flavors to the table. The eggplant soufflé and Sicilian spaghetti with bottarga have left patrons raving about the "exceptional" and "authentic" flavors that transport them straight to Italy. The inviting ambiance paired with European hospitality ensures a memorable dining experience. As one guest enthused, "The food was as good as any we’ve had in Italy." Olio e Limone is undeniably a must-visit for Italian cuisine aficionados.
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4.5
Awesome(40)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary italian • Carpinteria
Booked 4 times today
Cosy European Restaurant Made with Love by the Pacific OceanOpening at 3:00 PM
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  • KenVIP
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    they offer a daily lunch prix fixed menu, today it was $35. I had the caprice salad and (meat) lasagna which was as good as I have ever had, very soft and flavorful. My wife had the mixed salad and grilled salmon with spinach and roast potatoes, also excellent and cooked rare. Ambience is old world quite, and service was excellent. a great value for high quality well prepared Italian dishes.
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    Olio e Limone RistorantePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
    4.7
  • nancy
    California Central Coast •134 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    As always this is a great spot, the beet salad was healthy and beautifully presented, a great complement to our pastas/ our waitress was fabulous!
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    ConvivoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Barbara
    4.7
  • Leslie
    California Central Coast •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    All three in our party enjoyed our entrees tremendously. My husband is a fabulous Italian cook and purposely ordered the Chicken Picatta which is his test of quality in an Italian restaurant. It met his expectations with ease! We will be back!
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    Thario's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Carpinteria
    4.5

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