Location: Goleta
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Where to eat Italian food in Goleta: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Goleta, California, United States. Goleta, home to University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) and the Santa Barbara Airport, hugs the coast 12 miles west of Santa Barbara. First called "The Good Land" by the Spanish, Goleta was once known for its rich agriculture, and smaller scale farms still pepper the landscape. The California Lemon Festival at Girsh Park is a must-see every October. Visitors seeking outdoor adventure can fish off Goleta Pier, surf at Campus Point and hike along bluffs overlooking untrammeled coastline.
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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.
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2. Via Maestra 42
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By G6957GFpeterg
My wife and I had pasta dishes which were tasty with fresh ingredients. The bread and salad were delicious accompaniments. You can sit outside with a view of the mountains. Not the outdoorsy type, the interior decor will make you feel like you were in Firenze. Donât pass this opportunity up. Enjoy!
3. Ca Dario Cuccina Italiano
Reviewed By ValerieO315
Went here to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. It was excellent - everything from the service to the taste of the food. We felt so welcome and everyone went out of their way to take really good care of us - they were very attentive. We all LOVED our food. I had pasta with grilled chicken and a creamy light tomato sauce. It was soooooooo good. I also had the grilled vegetables for an appetizer and it was yummy as well!!! I will always make sure to go here again when visiting my sister in Goleta! I highly recommend it.
