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L'Antica - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

L'Antica - Santa Barbara

4.4
4.4
172 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Santa Barbara Indulge in a slice of Italy at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Santa Barbara, where authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian dishes await. Using only the finest ingredients, each dish showcases the traditional flavors of Napoli, from the perfect Margherita pizza to sumptuous pasta and indulgent tiramisu. The rustic ambiance creates a cozy setting for any occasion. Dedicated to sustainability and local sourcing, L'Antica brings the essence of Italy to California for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-8055
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Cross street is Figuerora.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Kid-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Antica in Santa Barbara offers an authentic Italian experience with standout pizza praised as "the best in Santa Barbara." Guests rave about the warm service, delicious house-made pastas, and creative dishes like zucchini blossoms. Though some found the ambiance and wine pricing less favorable, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended.

172 Reviews
  1. Guilherme

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent Pizza and food. We have been to the original one in Naples and couldn't tell the difference in quality and flavor. The ambience is modern with loud music. Its ok but doesn't suit the pizzeria vibe you expect. Service is what you expect in California. Recommend it for the quality of the pizza which is very good.

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  2. Gabriele

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience as always! Pizza fantastic!!!

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  3. Edward

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some very creative dishes on the menu. Zucchini blossoms were excellent. The pasta special was terrific. Service was excellent. I highly recommend L’Antica. 

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  4. annalyn

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, service was great with waiter, ambiance was great with pink lighting and a quiet environment.

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  5. Brian

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us shared a pizza, salad, and a pasta dish. Everything was delicious, especially the pizza

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  6. Stephen

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is where you can find the best pizza in Santa Barbara, by far. It’s real pizza like the kind you find in Italy. Everything on the menu is excellent - salads, pasta, and meat dishes. We love coming here.

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly was disappointed again. Started with asparagus - 6 shriveled, overcooked spears arrived. They were chewy and stringy. Shared the beet salad - would have been the highlight of the meal if it had not been so overdressed. Ended with the prosciutto/arugala pizza. Was undercooked: crust was so limp all the toppings slid off when you lifted a slice up. Service was great, very attentive, and got us to our event in time.

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  8. James

    VIP

    Central Coast

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding Caesar salad, pizza Margherita and one on the best ever spaghetti pomodoro I have ever experienced. Reasonable prices with exception of the wine. It seems like most restaurants have decided to begin charging $16 for a glass of wine & $14/$16 for dessert. Where has this come from? L’Antica da Michelle in Santa Barbara has come close to their original location of over 150 years in Napoli! Save the wine. Luke was an excellent waiter, efficient and personable.

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  9. Albert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough about how good this place is. They have a master pizzaola, ASH, that is the best! It is very clear L’anticca is committed to providing authentic, quality and delicious food in the finest traditions of Italian cuisine.

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  10. Scott

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Pizza was disappointing, not what I expected based on the cuisine in Naples. The pizza was slightly undercooked, which made it somewhat doughy.

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L'Antica - Santa Barbara is rated 4.4 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for L'Antica - Santa Barbara

1031 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cross street is Figuerora.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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