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Ca'Dario

Item: Ca'Dario
Author: Geneva Ives

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Ca' Dario is a charming neighborhood Italian restaurant with an intimate setting, tucked just one block to the side of busy downtown Santa Barbara. Born and raised in Italy, chef Dario Furlati dishes up a menu featuring savory Northern Italian fare including pastas, daily risottos and rotisserie selections, a fresh fish of the day, succulent osso buco, baked chicken and grilled meats. The wine lists includes a wide range of Italian and Californian varietals. There is also a full bar if you prefer to start or finish your evening with a cocktail. A local favorite, dinner reservations are recommended. They now also have another location in Goleta.

Address:

37 E Victoria St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-884-9419

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5pm-10pm
Sun: 5pm-10pm

Website:

cadario.net

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Downtown Santa Barbara's Best Restaurants: "Everyone loves going to Ca' Dario for their ravioli, but if you go on a Thursday, you'll have the chance to try their other (secretly) famous pasta: gnocchi."
Romantic Dining: "Feeling a little more casual? Pop into their pizzeria two doors down."
Italian: "Everyone loves Ca'Dario for their ravioli, but if you go on a Thursday, you'll have the chance to try their other (secretly) famous pasta: gnocchi."

Best for Downtown Santa Barbara's Best Restaurants Because: Ca'Dario dishes up authentic Italian food in decent-sized portions in a cozy and jovial environment. Ideal for a date night!
Best for Romantic Dining Because: Ca'Dario is a white-linens-and-candlelight style Italian restaurant. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar before your meal, then sit down to a fabulous dinner.
Best for Italian Because: Ca'Dario is the intimate, jovial Italian restaurant (with great food) that you always hope to find when you travel.