Reviews for Arnoldi's Cafe in Santa Barbara, CA
The food was alright, but nothing special, and every dish lacked seasoning. The gnocchi were soft, but there was very little... gorgonzola in the sauce. Service was same - not terrible, but nothing exceptional. Had to ask a couple of times to get a glassof water and plate setting for the third person on our table (there were only 2 sets). I don't think I would be dining thereagain. Read more
Staff are personable, yet professional. You can tell that quality service is an expected standard for a place that has been... established for so long. That's the type of restaurant every community needs to have more of. Read more
Wonderful Italian restaurant. Maybe the best in Santa Barbara. Very traditional, with indoor and outdoor seating, a bocce court,... and a couple of different rooms with different decor. And the food is absolutely delicious! Read more
Excellent pasta, and the portion sizes are generous but not overwhelming. Don't let the unassuming entryway fool you, the back... patio is definitely where you want to be, much better vibes and if you're lucky you'll even get a spot to play bocce. Read more
Got invited to a surprise birthday dinner and discovered this gem of a place in Santa Barbara! So glad I went! The ambiance was... great and the food was tasty and flavorful. Customer service was also good. Easy five stars! We will surely be back! Read more
Outside patio is fun but overall, the restaurant was disappointing. Very understaffed and out of many things including wines... from their own list. Bar drinks were not very good at all and for our party of 22, it took 20 minutes before everyone had theirmeal. Hoping it's just a glitch because normally it is quite nice. Read more
Arnoldi's has incredible food!! Don't pass this place up! The service is excellent and you get so much food for the cost here!!... We had drinks, an appetizer, two meals and two desserts....all were amazing! We will be back!! Read more
The worst Italian food I’ve ever tasted. I had the chicken Parmesan and my husband had the beef lasagne. Both were dry and... lacked enough sauce to make it not so dry. I think it’s all about the nostalgia with this place, only the old SB timers dinehere. The servers were very nice, that added a star. Read more