Santa Barbara Italian Cafe

We (two adults and four kids) walked in at 8.40 pm on a Sunday evening when the kitchen closes at 9 pm.. They had already started putting chairs up inside but we were warmly greeted and absolutely did not feel rushed (even though we tried to order quickly and be respectful of their time). Our server Nikki was friendly and efficient. I've eaten take out from here a few times but this was our first time dining in. Mental note, the portions are GENEROUS so order less than you think you need and play it by ear. App sampler plate was a little disappointing because it only had two jalapeno poppers, three mozzarella sticks, enough calamari and a whole lot of chips for the dip. It felt more like a T...

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We finally decided to sample their food. The complimentary flaky bread and oil were excellent. The salad that accompanied our main course and the bruschetta were decent. The tomato basil soup was delicious and not as creamy as we have experienced in other restaurants. The entrees were generous in size, giving us leftovers for another meal. The Italian pork chops were a bit salty. The scallops in the seafood pasta were large. The blackened salmon was a little dry and the risotto wasn't as creamy, but the grilled vegetables were tasty. Our waitress was fantastic!

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The service from our waiter was exceptional! We decided to try a bit of everything with the family feast and mammas sampler. All the dishes were delicious. The tiramisu was a standout favorite. The tomato basil soup was also excellent. Surprisingly, the calamari was not chewy and very flavorful. The bread and spices were unique, fresh, and tasty. I enjoyed the variety of options available for ordering. I definitely plan on coming back.

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Imagine Olive Garden, but on crack! The spaghetti was amazing, the sauce, the meat balls and the way they pair perfectly with the sauce its delicious!! My brother got Ravioli Alfredo and while it looked and smelled amazing he did say it was a little too cheesey, but he still enjoyed the chicken! Highly recommend this place. Reserva una mesa ahora

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The food!.. The food is incredible, served in large portions. The bread is so good with the olive oil and herbs. The staff have all been very attentive and very friendly. When the restaurant is busy they can get tied up and a little slow, but I'm ok with that since they are busy working and not goofing off.

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Our server was excellent, food was perfect. We ate our portion size and had enough food for two extra meals! My Lasagna was excellent! Hubby had sausage Spaghetti and loved it. We'll be back for our dates and special occasions

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The portions are huge and the food is absolutely delicious!! The sauces have a taste all their own like nothing I have ever tasted at other Italian restaurants. I've been back a second time in 1 week because it's so good!

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Wow. From the service, to the quality and portions of the food. This restaurant deserves 10 stars. If you are wanting to try something new, do yourself the favor and come out try Santa Barbara’s!! You won’t regret. Reserva una mesa ahora

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Absolutely phenomenal experience at this place, friendly staff, HUGE portions and every bite was packed full of flavor. Italian so good I wanted to go in the kitchen kiss the chef!

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We randomly chose this restaurant and we are so happy we did! The food was incredibly delicious and the portion sizes were generous - we had plenty for leftovers to bring home.

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