Restaurants près de Villa Montesito

I booked because the location was convenient to the entertainment venue we were attending. The menu looked interesting, but it's always chancy to try a new place without recommendation. Well...this place is outstanding!!! The recommended wine was perfect, the plating was so appealing, and the made from scratch food was absolutely delicious. Recommend the argula salad with heirloom tomatoes, artichokes and tiny, flavorful olives. The short rib lasagna was plated horizontally showing the many layers and not smothered in sauce. The creme brulee was perhaps the smoothest I've ever tasted. Add to all that, the prices were reasonable. We'll be back to try the many pizza offerings, as well as the appetizer menu.

The restaurants interior style, paint and furnishings give it a groovy vibe. I had one of the beat Old Fashions that I have ever had. Our food was exceptional and included the fried chicken with mac-n-cheese and pan seared redfish on risotto.

The Carbonara is the best I have ever had and is even topped off with a sous vide egg yolk! Wednesday is half price wine night and the prices are already extremely fair. Great service, perfect view, and amazing chefs - can’t get any better.

Great dinner with the family and delicious dishes.

Seating out door on a Thursday night and it wasn't crowded. But the night was perfect, with great music, (loved every song the solo musician played and sang), enjoyed the food and atmosphere very much. Had a perfect night.