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Ca Dario Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA

Ca Dario Montecito

4.8
4.8
887 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito!
Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.
We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.
Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)
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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 884-9419 ext. 2
  • Website
    https://www.cadariorestaurants.com/montecito
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Location
    1187 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  • Neighborhood
    Montecito
  • Cross street
    Middle Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe 2024

    $120.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We are excited to celebrate the upcoming New Year with you by featuring a 4 course prix fixe menu for $120.00/person. Dario has combined your favorite specials with Italian tradition, creating a unique dining experience for this special occasion. Children's menu available upon request. Please visit our website www.cadariorestaurants.com to view our offerings for this evening, or call 805 884 9419 ext 2

Menu

Antipasti

  • Zuppa del Giorno

    Fresh daily homemade soup

    • Lattughine di Campo

      Farm's lettuces with tomatoes, balsamic dressing and parmigiano cheese

      • Romana

        Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, parmigiano, caesar dressing

        • Insalata Ca' Dario

          House salad of radicchio, arugula, shaved parmigiano, balsamic dressing

          • Bruschetta al Pomodoro

            Toasted rustic bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, artichokes, e.v.o.o.

            • Parmigiana

              Roasted eggplant with savory tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil

              • Mozzarella Caprese

                Bufala mozzarella, sliced organic tomatoes, oregano, basil, e.v.o.o.

                • Grigliata d'Asparagi

                  Grilled white asparagus wrapped with pancetta, shaved Parmigiano, balsamic

                  • Carpaccio alla Giudecca

                    Thinly sliced raw beef topped with mustard and spicy horseradish sauce

                    • Bresaola e Rughetta

                      Air dried cured beef with arugula, red onions and shaved parmigiano cheese

                      • Salmone Marinato

                        Thinly sliced home cured smoked salmon, topped with capers and red onions

                        • Ciotola di Mare

                          Fresh clams, mussels, and shrimp in a creamy tomato saffron sauce

                          • Frittura Mista

                            Flash fried calamari, shrimp, scallops, lemon, tartare and marinara sauce

                            Primi

                            Organic gluten free pasta add $5 Any sauce from our menu

                            • Fusilli Tartufati

                              Corkscrew pasta with leeks, artichokes, shiitake mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, shaved ricotta, truffle oil

                              • Pennette al Salmone e Panna

                                Quill shape pasta with smoked salmon, dill, light sour cream sauce, dry vermouth

                                • Ziti alla Puttanesca

                                  Short tube pasta with ragout of olives, capers, chili flakes, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese

                                  • Spaghettini alle Vongole

                                    Thin spaghetti with fresh clams, shaved garlic, chili flakes, parsley, white wine sauce

                                    • Spaghetti con Polpette della Nonna

                                      Thin pasta with grandma's meatballs and marinara sauce

                                      • Pappardelle alla Boscaiola

                                        Flat ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, bacon, light tomato cream sauce

                                        • Ravioli al Burro e Salvia

                                          Pasta pillows filled with spinach and ricotta, brown butter and sage sauce

                                          • Tortellacci alla Panna

                                            Spinach pasta filled with cheese, ham and creamy parmesan sauce

                                            • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

                                              Spinach tagliatelle noodles with traditional meat ragout sauce

                                              • Risotto del Giorno

                                                Daily arborio rice. Please see specials for today's selection

                                                • M.P.

                                              • Fettuccine Alfredo

                                                Egg noodles with creamy Parmesan sauce

                                                Secondi

                                                • Pollo Nel Coccio

                                                  Terra-cotta baked chicken with porcini mushrooms, vegetable sauce, grilled polenta

                                                  • Lombata di Vitello

                                                    20 oz grilled grass-fed veal short loin with rosemary and sage butter

                                                    • Costata alla Fiorentina

                                                      20 oz grilled bone-in rib-eye steak served with stewed cannellini beans and sage

                                                      • Sella d'Agnello

                                                        Grilled rack of lamb with roasted shaved garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and sage

                                                        • Pesce Fresco del Giorno

                                                          Fresh fish of the day. Please see specials for selections and prices

                                                          • MP

                                                        Contorni

                                                        • Broccolini Calabresi

                                                          Wild broccolini sauté with garlic, chili flakes, anchovies, olive oil

                                                          • Cavolfiori Gratinati

                                                            Cauliflowers gratin with shallots, breadcrumbs, cream, parmigiano

                                                            • Asparagi Grigliati

                                                              Grilled fresh green asparagus, garlic, olive oil

                                                              • Patate Fritte

                                                                Homemade French fries

                                                                Pizze

                                                                Organic Gluten Free Dough Add $7

                                                                • Margherita

                                                                  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil

                                                                  • Calabrese

                                                                    Pepperoni salami, tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onions

                                                                    • Alfredo

                                                                      Mozzarella, carmelized onions, roasted garlic, panna

                                                                      • Prosciutto Cotto

                                                                        Ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella, assorted mushrooms, truffle oil

                                                                        • Sottocenere

                                                                          Wild mushrooms, mozzarella, panna, truffle oil

                                                                          • Parma e Rughetta

                                                                            Parma prosciutto, chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, arugula

                                                                            • Quattro Stagioni

                                                                              Artichokes hearts, black olives, ham, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella

                                                                              • Maialina

                                                                                Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, italian sausage, pepperoni salami

                                                                                • Pollo BBQ

                                                                                  Roasted chicken, bbq sauce, fresno chilies, mozzarella

                                                                                  • Carbonara

                                                                                    Mozzarella, smoked bacon, panna, farm egg

                                                                                    • Vegetariana

                                                                                      Roasted eggplant, zucchini, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto sauce

                                                                                      • Salsiccia Piccante

                                                                                        Crumble Italian sausage, serrano chilies, red onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella

                                                                                        Last updated: December 30, 2023

                                                                                        What 887 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                        4.8
                                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                                        • 4.9Service
                                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • California Central Coast

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Best Service

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Best Value

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Hot spot

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Neighborhood gem

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        • Santa Barbara

                                                                                          Italian

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Ca Dario Montecito offers a delightful dining experience with consistently "excellent service" and "amazing" food. The menu is extensive, featuring standout dishes like branzino and risotto. Guests appreciate the "attentive" staff and the charming outdoor patio. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience remains "wonderful" and "highly recommended."

                                                                                        887 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Emik

                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                          16 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          16 reviews

                                                                                          Dined today

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Amazing server , energetic , polite and friendly . The food was delicious ,service was superb.We had pasta , pizza , fish and dessert and wine . The only issue was the hostess at front . We had reservation at 7:30 pm last night , we arrived right at 7:30 pm . She was slow and not friendly . She checked us in the iPod but not seated us , as we were waiting other guests were arriving , she was checking in everyone in her system but letting us wait, it seemed she did not know what she was doing . It was very annoying . Finally after waiting 15 minutes , she told us to follow her without saying thank you for waiting . There was so many empty tables I wonder why she kept us wait with her unfriendly attitude. Perhaps she does not like her job !!!she should leave and let someone else have that job. We will definitely come back and we hope you will have an energetic, friendly hostess next time . Happy new year ! Cheera

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                                                                                        2. victoria

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Central Coast

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          11 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Fabulous service with attentive waitress- food was superb as usual - only issue was it was a little warm inside the restaurant - will return soon!

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                                                                                        3. Pedro

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Ca’ Dario in Montecito is the best italian dining experience on this side of the world. Wonderful food, top notch service and great vibe. Well done to the Ca’Dario Team lead by Mr. Fernando Gomes, who welcomes everyone always with a friendly smile. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                        4. Jay

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          The food was very tasty. The female hostess wasn't as friendly. Although the restaurant was empty when I arrived, and I was encouraged by the server to sit anywhere I wanted, the hostess was bothered that my small party wanted to sit in the corner and out of the way. It seemed odd, considering it was late afternoon, and only a party of two was in the entire restaurant with me due to the early time of day. I used to be a hostess and server in a previous life. However, my server, who had a heavy accent, was exceptional and made up for the unfriendly female host. He provided good food suggestions, and the taste of every dish did not disappoint. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely return to the restaurant due to the authentic taste of each dish and perfect food portion sizes.

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                                                                                        5. Tom

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                          21 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          21 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                                                          Happy to report impressed with them and will return often. Wait and admin staff very special, best in Montecito, Ca which says something. Fernando GM and Dubra, Marco and Alex comprise outstanding personnel. Impossible to beat combo food and service.

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                                                                                        6. Mary

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Yosemite

                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          5 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent setvice !

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                                                                                        7. Lynne

                                                                                          Central Coast

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Excellent service and food! We really enjoyed our lunch out. Lovely ambience and holiday atmosphere. Our food was delicious plus coffee & dessert. Thank you!

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                                                                                        8. Nina

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Las Vegas

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Dubra is wonderful and makes the dining experience wonderful. Food is consistently good.

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                                                                                        9. marco

                                                                                          Central Coast

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Your service, the food and atmosphere are what is expected of fine cuisine.

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                                                                                        10. Dan

                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Food is always fantastic .Patio was extremely noisy with a vey large, very well-lubricated party of 8 people.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Ca Dario Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 884-9419 ext. 2.

                                                                                        Ca Dario Montecito is rated 4.8 stars by 887 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 21 times today
                                                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Ca Dario Montecito

                                                                                        1187 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          Middle Road
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Montecito
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $50 and over
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Italian
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Fine Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          Street Parking
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                                          Dario Furlati
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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