Location: Santa Barbara
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Best Pizza food near Santa Barbara, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Pizza food in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Nestled between the shrub-covered slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the clear blue shores of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is California at its best. Mission Santa Barbara is an example of 18th-century religious architecture, boasting beautiful grounds and a wonderfully detailed interior. Work up an appetite with a walk through Shoreline Park, then dine above the water on Stearns Wharf. Fig trees, parks, waterfalls, and botanical gardens round out Santa Barbara’s natural beauty.
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7. California Pizza Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Ruhskis
We've never had a breakfast pizza before and were surprised how delicious it was--the crust they make is amazing. Our grandkids had the eggs, cheese and bacon version, I had the veggie version and my husband had the egg and sausage version. All were great. This was a special event and the staff did a fantastic job of arranging intimate time with Santa for each child (and childish adults) and planned lots of crafts and activities to keep the kiddies busy. I home they do this every year. It has made me a BIG fan of this restaurant.
6. OPPI'Z Bistro and Natural Pizza
OPPI'Z is a modern, nonconventional Italian bistro and pizzeria concept, still rooted into the tradition of the Italian cuisine and to the "Slow-food" manifesto, but absolutely far away from any stereotyped model offered by most of the Italian-sounding re
Reviewed By Yelbid
Four of us went for Sunday pizza at approx 7 pm. Not busy, so we were seated immediately at the edge of the restaurant watching over the pedestrians on State St. There was a lower patio level that was also available for patrons and some inside seating. The wine list was quite pricey but there were a few modest choices and the Primitivo we chose at $42 was very good value. I did say it was not busy; sad, therefore, that when our friends were served their black pastry pizza, the waiter looked surprised when he asked âis there anything else I can get you?â and I suggested he bring our dish out. âOh, yes, of course..it will be out in a minuteâ. It was out in 20 minutes and our friends had finished their dish. I requested water three times per refill. Itâs a new establishment and wait staff are hard to find but management needs to pay attention to service. The test - will I go there again? Only if youâre paying.
5. Patxi's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By kc6ijm
My daughter and I stopped by Patxis Pizza after a softball game at UCSB late on a Saturday afternoon. There was plenty of available seating and the hostess seated us promptly. Autumn, our server came over to our table just after we were seated. It took a little while for my daughter to select an item from the menu, and Autumn was very polite and patient bringing us cold water as we finally made our selections. We had a fresh mixed green salad, their wonderful warm garlic bread with dipping marinara, and the deep dish Tikka Masala pizza. We were not disappointed. The salad was crisp and cool with a nice variety of mixed greens and crunchy croutons. It paired well with the warm garlic bread while we waited for the deep dish pizza. The pizza was delicious and huge! We only ordered the 10" pizza for us and we're glad we did as we both only had a couple slices before we were stuffed. It was a nice twist to our normal deep dish pizza with a wonderful curry, garlic, tomato sauce and bits of tender chicken. This all in/on a perfectly baked deep dish dough. Heavenly and easy to recommend. Thank you for a perfect early Saturday dinner!
4. Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By kst1
Decided to grab lunch here while visiting Santa Barbara. The place wasnt too busy. We decided to go with the Chipotle Chicken pizza and a Persona salad. Salad was good sized with plenty of veggies and everything tasted fresh. Really enjoyed the pizza. Done just right and the combination of crema and chipotle dressing worked quite well. Overall, a good experience here.
3. OPPI'Z Bistro and Natural Pizza
OPPI'Z is a modern, nonconventional Italian bistro and pizzeria concept, still rooted into the tradition of the Italian cuisine and to the "Slow-food" manifesto, but absolutely far away from any stereotyped model offered by most of the Italian-sounding re
Reviewed By Yelbid
Four of us went for Sunday pizza at approx 7 pm. Not busy, so we were seated immediately at the edge of the restaurant watching over the pedestrians on State St. There was a lower patio level that was also available for patrons and some inside seating. The wine list was quite pricey but there were a few modest choices and the Primitivo we chose at $42 was very good value. I did say it was not busy; sad, therefore, that when our friends were served their black pastry pizza, the waiter looked surprised when he asked âis there anything else I can get you?â and I suggested he bring our dish out. âOh, yes, of course..it will be out in a minuteâ. It was out in 20 minutes and our friends had finished their dish. I requested water three times per refill. Itâs a new establishment and wait staff are hard to find but management needs to pay attention to service. The test - will I go there again? Only if youâre paying.
2. Olio Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
Authentic Italian pizzeria with pizza counter, wine, artisanal beer & full bar and European hospitality.
Reviewed By Bickman50
My partner and I were staying in San Barbara for the 3rd time this year, and after a large lunch on the road decided to share a pizza at this Pizzeria. For a change of pace, we decided to eat at the bar so we could watch the pizza being constructed and cooked in the wood fired pizza oven. After ordering some nice glasses of wine we decided to get the Margherita D.O.C. They use superior ingredients on this Margherita which is well worth the additional cost above the regular Margherita. It was absolutely delicious. I have to say this isnât the first time Iâve been to this restaurant and itâs definitely a place to go if you like pizza and other authentic Italian dishes. The Wine List is flooded with many Italian wines by the glass or bottle. This is a great casual friendly place you wonât want to miss. Bon appetito!
Top 10 Italian food in Santa Barbara, California, United States
1. OPPI'Z Bistro and Natural Pizza
OPPI'Z is a modern, nonconventional Italian bistro and pizzeria concept, still rooted into the tradition of the Italian cuisine and to the "Slow-food" manifesto, but absolutely far away from any stereotyped model offered by most of the Italian-sounding re
Reviewed By Yelbid
Four of us went for Sunday pizza at approx 7 pm. Not busy, so we were seated immediately at the edge of the restaurant watching over the pedestrians on State St. There was a lower patio level that was also available for patrons and some inside seating. The wine list was quite pricey but there were a few modest choices and the Primitivo we chose at $42 was very good value. I did say it was not busy; sad, therefore, that when our friends were served their black pastry pizza, the waiter looked surprised when he asked âis there anything else I can get you?â and I suggested he bring our dish out. âOh, yes, of course..it will be out in a minuteâ. It was out in 20 minutes and our friends had finished their dish. I requested water three times per refill. Itâs a new establishment and wait staff are hard to find but management needs to pay attention to service. The test - will I go there again? Only if youâre paying.
