Throughout the festival, we have partnered with local Italian restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara, each offering a special authentic dish at their location.
Please refer to the brochure map to discover and visit them.
Arnoldi’s Café
Barbieri Wine Company
Ca’ Dario
Olio e Limone Ristorante
Via Maestra 42
Manifattura and Aperitivo
Vendors
Vendors at the Towbes Plaza @ Santa Barbara Public Library
Café Ortega
Colombini Bakery
Pasta Santina
Luretik Oil
Hi-Fi Pizza Pi
Woodstock Farina
Via Maestra 42
Via Maestra started in 1993 as a small Italian restaurant in San Roque focusing on community and the shared love of Italian culture. We aim to provide an unforgettable dining experience, steeped in simplicity and warmth. We pride ourselves on consistency, using only the highest quality ingredients, organic, when possible, in preparing our traditional Italian dishes. We highlight seasonal ingredients in creating the flavors of Italy.
Special:
Not your usual gnocchi…three large gnocchi domes with ricotta made without wheat served with a fresh tomato and basil sauce. Gluten free!
3343 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 www.viamaestra42.com
Ca' Dario
Ca’ Dario Ristorante is a small intimate restaurant situated just off State Street in Santa Barbara, and has proved to be a locals’ favorite since opening in 1997. The restaurant emphasis is on fresh local produce from farmers’ markets, imported goods and organic meat and fish.
As for the pasta, the ravioli with sage and butter is a local favorite and there are risotto, fish and meat specials which change daily. An extensive wine list features Italian and Californian wines, while the cocktail menu boasts traditional Italian offerings and more.
37 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.cadariorestaurants.com
Café Ortega
Café Ortega is a Santa Barbara–based mobile coffee service that brings a full espresso bar and on‑site barista experience to private events, weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. The company emphasizes handcrafted drinks—lattes, espresso, matcha, and custom beverages—served from a stylish coffee cart designed to add energy, hospitality, and a memorable touch to any occasion. Its service model focuses on creating an engaging guest experience, offering personalized drink menus and branded setups that elevate both intimate events and large professional functions.
Santa Barbara, California www.drinkcafeortega.com
Hi‑Fi Pizza Pi
Hi‑Fi Pizza Pi is a mobile, chef‑driven sourdough pizzeria that brings handcrafted, wood‑fired pizzas to private events, festivals, pop‑ups, and its residency at LA’s Bellwether venue. They specialize in long‑fermented sourdough, bold flavor combinations, and locally sourced ingredients, focusing on creating an energetic, experience‑driven food vibe rather than just serving pizza. Their menu highlights artisan crusts, creative toppings, and a fun, music‑inspired brand personality, delivering fast, fresh, fire‑kissed pies wherever they set up.
Luretik Oil
Luretik’s operation is a small, fully certified organic grove made up of 900 trees representing nine Italian olive varieties. As the owner, Luretik is committed to sustainable farming practices that protect the long‑term health of the land. The selected cultivars—Nocellara del Belice, Cerasuola, Carolea, Cerignola, Cipressino, Coratina, Frantoio, Itrana, and Pendolino—have adapted exceptionally well to Luretik’s loamy‑clay soils and the temperate Mediterranean climate of Santa Barbara County.
Santa Ynez Valley, California www.luretik.com
Barbieri Wine Company
Paolo Barbieri grew up in Rome, where his early exposure to farming, wine, olive oil, and charcuterie shaped a lifelong passion for craftsmanship and tradition. In his early twenties, he left Italy to pursue opportunities abroad, eventually building an elite career in fine dining and wine in the United States.
In 2003, after years of rigorous study, Paolo became the 53rd Master Sommelier in the United States, one of the most respected titles in the wine world. Today, he is the owner of Barbieri Wine Company, with a tasting room in the historic La Arcada Plaza on State Street in Santa Barbara. The space reflects his Italian roots and commitment to hospitality, quality, and community.
For the festival, we will pour a selection of Barbieri wines, including Testaccio 2022, named after the historic soccer grounds in Rome, a tribute to Paolo’s heritage and enduring connection to Italy.
We look forward to welcoming guests to La Arcada Plaza to enjoy wine, charcuterie, and a celebration of Italian entrepreneurship in Santa Barbara.
2369 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
1114 State Street Unit 26, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.barbieriwines.com
Olio e Limone Ristorante
Olio e Limone is an intimate, white‑tablecloth Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara known for refined Sicilian‑influenced cuisine and a warm, understated dining room.
The menu highlights handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and seasonal ingredients, paired with an extensive Italian wine list curated to match the kitchen’s regional focus.
Its location on West Victoria Street places it steps from the Granada Theatre and the heart of the Arts District, making it a popular choice for both date nights and pre‑show dinners.
11 West Victoria Street, Suite 17, Santa Barbara, 93101 www.olioelimone.com
Manifattura and Aperitivo
A cozy Italian wine bar and gathering place on West Haley Street. Locals and visitors love it for its thoughtful wine list (including Italian varietals), creative aperitivi, and small bites inspired by Italy’s post-work social drink culture.
It’s been recognized as one of Santa Barbara’s top restaurants and wine bars. Serving Italian aperitivo (olives, taralli, peanuts, potato chips) free of charge with purchase of a drink.
413 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.manifatturasb.com
Arnoldi’s Café
Arnoldi’s Café is Santa Barbara’s oldest Italian restaurant and home to the city’s oldest standing bar, with a romantic garden patio, bocce courts, and an elegant private dining room.
The restaurant is owned and operated by fourth-generation local Sara Skrinski, whose great-grandfather emigrated from Italy in the early 1900s and opened a restaurant and fish market in Santa Barbara, establishing a family legacy in food and hospitality that continues today.
600 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.arnoldis.com
Colombini Bakery
Colombini Bakery is a small, Santa Barbara–based sourdough bakery rooted in Italian tradition and focused on simple, organic ingredients.
The bakery offers a tight, curated menu built around naturally leavened sourdough, including classic loaves, Castelvetrano olive bread, rosemary–lemon–pepper focaccia, English muffins, and several varieties of sourdough bagels.
Everything is made with organic, pesticide‑free, additive‑free ingredients, reflecting a commitment to clean, honest baking.
Pasta Santina
Pasta Santina is a Santa Barbara–based artisan pasta maker specializing in organic, small‑batch pasta crafted on the Central Coast.
The brand blends traditional Italian techniques with a modern California sensibility, focusing on clean ingredients and thoughtful textures that elevate everyday cooking. Their offerings highlight unique shapes and seasonal inspirations, encouraging home cooks to create memorable meals with minimal effort.
The company’s emphasis on quality and simplicity positions it as a local favorite for anyone seeking restaurant‑level pasta at home.
4185 Carpinteria Ave #5, Carpinteria, CA 93013 www.pastasantina.com
Woodstock Farina
Woodstock Farina is a mobile, wood‑fired catering company based in Oxnard, CA, blending Mexican‑heritage cooking with the craft of live‑fire cuisine. They specialize in artisan wood‑fired pizzas, handmade dishes, and bold flavors shaped by smoke, tradition, and community.
With a focus on fresh ingredients, authentic techniques, and an inviting, rustic presentation, they bring a warm, communal dining experience to weddings, private events, and local gatherings throughout the 805.