Arnoldi's Cafe restaurant in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California dining

Arnoldi's Cafe in Santa Barbara, California

Italian Historic Italian cafe

Closed now2:22 PM Price $30–$40 Today 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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600 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, US

CuisineItalian
StyleHistoric Italian cafe
Price$30–$40
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Arnoldi's Cafe

Arnoldi’s Cafe receives high praise for its garden-like ambiance, bocce ball courts, Italian comfort foods, and leisurely service perfect for a longer meal experience. Pasta, ravioli, calamari, chicken dishes, and old-fashioned red sauce foods receive mention often, with the outdoors playing a huge part in why people choose the place for their get-together. Some patrons complain that the pace is slow compared to the modern fast-paced dining restaurants, but many patronize this place because of its leisureliness.

Restaurant overview

About Arnoldi's Cafe

Arnoldi’s is an old-fashioned Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara that features a garden patio and bocce courts. This makes the restaurant have a character distinct from that of the hustle and bustle State Street dining spots. The cuisine is more traditional Italian and Italian-American rather than trendy.

It includes appetisers, salads, pasta, seafood, chicken, and meat dishes. It can accommodate people of all tastes since they will have a wide selection. In addition, there are half portions available for some of the pastas, making it easy to create a whole course meal without ordering many dishes.

This is a restaurant whose location adds to the experience just as much as the cuisine does. It provides an opportunity for people who are looking for a place that serves Italian food in Santa Barbara and that also features a garden patio.

Menu highlights

Arnoldi's Cafe Santa Barbara Italian menu and prices

Bruschetta$18
Burrata in Carrozza$22
Caprese$20
Fried Pickles$12
Salumeria Platter$31
Zuppa del Giorno - Cup$6
Zuppa del Giorno - Bowl$11
Arancini$18
Calamari$22
Calamari Fritti$25
Flor di Zucca$18
Pane Aglio$16
Shrimp Gamberi$26
Insalata Caesar - Full$17
Insalata Caesar - Half$11
Fettuccine Alfredo - Regular$28
Fettuccine Alfredo - Half$18
Lasagne alla Bolognese$35
Ravioli al Quattro Formaggi$28
Spaghetti al Pomodoro di Zia Dede$25
Linguine Primavera - Regular$31
Penne All'Arrabbiata - Regular$30
Ravioli di Carne$35
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare - Regular$36
Spaghetti alle Vongole - Regular$34
Linguine al Pesto$29
Rotolo di Ricotta e Spinaci$33
Spaghetti Carbonara$33
Chicken Marsala$36
Costata di Manzo$55
Salmone alla Griglia$45
Tuscan Chicken$37

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Arnoldi's Cafe

  • Chicken Parmesan
  • Spaghetti and meatballs
  • Lasagna
  • Ravioli
  • Eggplant Parmesan
  • Calamari
  • Minestrone
  • Tiramisu
  • Cannoli
Opening hours

When to visit Arnoldi's Cafe

Closed now4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Monday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Tuesday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Wednesday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
ThursdayToday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Friday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Saturday4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am–9:00 pm
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