Go-to spot for Italian fare including chicken piccata & lasagna, as well as a bustling happy hour.
Stewart Savage
So, it has been a number of years since I have been here for dinner…20+. Food is still fantastic! I ordered the chicken Marsala with fettuccine Alfredo. The only thing that would have made it better is if there was more. But, don’t get me wrong. There was plenty of food on the plate. It was so good that I wanted more even though I was stuffed.
10 out of 10!
… morejaskimlucmia
All Australians in Santa Barbara please go here. Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. The Vegan Lasagne is…….. you guessed it. Amazing!!! Served with vegan garlic bread.
Service is very good. Our waiter was such a nice guy.
… moreElena L
In the picture you see a steak for $34, I asked for a medium-rare steak that should be red center and ooze with juice, and they brought me medium fried, if not higher, there was also a huge potato without sauce or anything. Is this what you offer your visitor? I am very dissatisfied with the taste and serving of the dishes. The steak in this restaurant is terrible. The bread they brought us was stale. We had a nice waitress, the service was good, and they had a nice interior, we waited 20 minutes for a table, it was a Thursday evening. I came here to eat delicious meat and was ultimately disappointed. I left hungry, the restaurant did not react in any way to what I said that the meat was overcooked, it was hard to chew and it was dry. The restaurant has good reviews and I hoped that I could have a good dinner here
… moreWill Crawford
My wife and I couldn’t finish our dinners, not that it tasted bad, but the meal wasn’t sitting right in our stomachs. Got a doggy bag and took the food home. My wife was nauseated the next morning and couldn’t hold it down, if that says anything.
The staff was very nice and accommodating. The restaurant was busy (Saturday night, 730pm reservations) so it was a little loud and chilly as they left the door open but my fault for wearing a short sleeved shirt out on a cold night.
We were served our water in plastic cups, where everybody else had glasses… I looked. Not that I care that much but for $120 for 2 people, it would have been nice.
I ordered the jalapeño pork chops and my wife had the eggplant. The waitress explained their food to be “East Coast Italian” which we equated to be southern Italian, Sicilian, which is heavier, spicier, chunkier than northern Italian. Think Bucca De Beppo, without the family servings… And save yourself some money.
… moreSabrina M.
My friend and I ducked in for drinks while waiting for our reservation to dine. The drinks were served with style and quiet flair. They were strong, tasty, and a little expensive. It’s old-world and classy looking on the inside…cushy leather booths, fairy lights, ivy on the walls, and old blue eyes on Spotify….a great spot to ease in and enjoy your evening.
… moreAngsumalee Bonner
Hidden gem on State Street. An eclectic fun local establishment we found on a random weekend getaway. My boyfriend loved the place! An atmosphere mix of old and new with plenty of friendly people he enjoyed talking to. A must stop if you’re in town.
… moreMaroosh De
Edit: just checked my credit card, and these people changed the tip amount I had left on the receipt. They charged me more in tips. I unfortunately didnt keep the receipt so there is noway to dispute it. Keep your receipt! Or just don’t go here. Shame.
Food was just ok. I got the snapper piccatta with fettuccine Alfredo and it was too buttery.
They have a $12.99 lunch menu that they keep kind of down low. Great seating though. State street has been closed for cars for covid, so all these restaurants have added ample outdoor street seating a la Paris. That was my favorite part of the experience. Service was ok.
… moreVignesh Muralidharan
Had a really bad experience here. Staff working here were rude.
1. Sun was right on our face (we got a bad seating). We had requested for a different seating, and they were completely inflexible.
2. Eggplant parmigiana sandwich literally had no eggplant… when asked about it, our server was like “Oh, it’s closing time. That’s how it usually is around this time”.
Hope they improve soon
… moreKeegan
This is a really nice and home feeling place. I feel like this is the type of place locals go to and the staff will end up knowing you. They were really friendly and service was quick. We sat outside and they had some nice old and classic music playing. Seats were comfortable and they had a good list of food and drinks. I would eat here again. This place was also way busier than other places with similar places nearby. This place also uses high quality tomatoes and tomato sauce. They buy from a company my friend used to work for and they have premium products. I think the thing I was surprised about was that I didn’t see pizza on the menu. They might have it here but I didn’t see it…
… moreDavid Ramirez
Amazing place! So much food options to choose from, got a recommendation to get the piccata. It was the shrimp piccata amazing flavor. Got the old fashion version was ok but recommend the margarita.
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