Ca'Dario - Goleta

The restaurant appears nice. The chicken rotisserie was cooked very dry for my friend, making it inedible, but the owner removed it from the bill. The service was good, the ambiance was beautiful, and it was cool to watch the cooks prepare the food in front of you. It was quiet and there was no loud screaming. I plan on coming back to try more dishes in the future.

I ordered the tartare appetizer, a pasta dish, and a pizza at this restaurant. The tartare and pasta were satisfactory, but I was disappointed with the pizza. It was soggy and folded in on itself while eating. The toppings seemed haphazardly placed, with some slices having no toppings at all and all toppings clumped in the center. Despite being a pricey establishment, the atmosphere felt casual and the table was wobbly.

The best kept secret in the Goleta valley. Absolutely the best pasta and veggies in town. Always fresh baked Italian bread on the table with the real virgin? olive oil and balsamic, accompanied with the fresh grate parmigiana from the importer. Besides the fantastic selection of California and direct Italian imported wines, they got the best Italian beers on tap. Don?t pass up the appetizers, the Romana Cesar salad is fantastically, chopped and dressed, (right down to the croutons, and cracked pepper always order the capreese , the organic thick sliced sweet tomato?s, topped with the fluffiest Buffalo mozzarella, capped with a leaf of grown there basil , and the lightest sprinkle of oregano. Garnished with the lightest zippyest olives imaginable, (yes there is such an olive [it sounds like the simplest but they make it majic] . (Ask for more oil and balsamic for a sharper tap. The soups are always fresh (if they don?t have it ....it?s cause they sold it all. always ask about the specials, and don?t shy away from the fresh fish selection because it is........ ?Calamari? ?meatballs? ?porterhouse? . Expect the service unexpected, they know how to serve people there, like you?re family. Come to eat, relax and enjoy ,then don?t forget the tiramisu, with the coffee Americano. Or a desert wine (Make reservations on a weekend or if there?s 4 or more (expect them to speak Italian if you do (when your done thank Mickey, and the staff, cause you?ll remember the experience il mio italiano preferito al mondo

Love this place! Our servers were Aleksander (yes, I think the spelling is correct) and George (not his European name, but close). The food was excellent and the wine list was extensive. The restaurant is larger than you see from the entrance area with plenty of space in the dining room. Service was excellent and at a slow pace to allow us to enjoy a wonderful meal. We look forward to a return visit the next time we are in town.

Great atmosphere, full of activity. Loves the open kitchen and friendly staff. Robust menu of thought-out curls, appetizers and desserts. Savory antipasto, juicy halibutt, crispy thin-crusted pizza and kissed ravioli. The Clay Pot chicken and the lasagna are also excellent.