Convivo Restaurant & Bar - Santa Barbara (CA)

5 /5 Sawant Ronil (Californiaaa_baybae): Convino is a gem in Santa Barbara. The ambiance is cozy, romantic & perfect for a date night. The food was beautifully prepared, full of authentic Italian flavors & every dish felt thoughtfully done. The cocktail selection was excellent and paired perfectly with the meal. Service was warm & attentive, making the entire experience feel special. A must visit for anyone who loves great Italian food and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

5 /5 Leah Klinge: 10/10 Experience at Convivo I recently stayed at the Santa Barbara Inn and had the pleasure of dining at Convivo for multiple meals Service & Accommodations: The service was exceptional. We arrived after a 5-hour flight at 8:55 pm, right before the kitchen closed at 9. Not only did they welcome us in, but they let us order a full meal and stay well past closing. The food was great throughout our stay, and they were so accommodating with my dairy allergy and breakfast customizations (I can be a little picky!). Breakfast Highlights: * Fresh Berries: Truly as fresh as they come--Im still thinking about the strawberries. * Avocado Toast: Two poached eggs on brioche with a zaatar twist--so good. * Furikake Eggs: Served on brioche with shiitake & oyster mushrooms. I had mine with poached eggs on greens instead--delicious, though the eggs were slightly over. * Frittata: Excellent. * Tomato Tartine: Just okay compared to the rest. Lunch & Dinner Favorites: * Half Roasted Chicken: Perfectly cooked and generously portioned. It comes with a lot of green olives--great if you love them, but I think they could cut back and swap in another garnish. * Tuna Crudo: Fresh and balanced, though the crackers served with it were a bit stale. * Carrots on Baba Ganoush: With saffron cauliflower, dukka, and golden raisins--outstanding. * Crispy Yellow Potatoes: With zaatar, romesco & lemon tahini--an absolute must-order. * Margherita Pizza: Oven-baked with incredible tomato sauce and fresh basil. Atmosphere: The outdoor setting is gorgeous, with bougainvillea everywhere. Indoor/outdoor setting. Inside the bar is small, but the bartender was a delight to chat with. Overall, Convivo nails it on food, service, and setting. Highly recommend.

4 /5 Tristan Ingold: Amazing Italian restaurant with tasty seafood options and a huge wine selection at the Santa Barbara Inn! I ordered the marinated olives, the focaccia (which was covered in pesto, cheese and grilled onions), and the roasted seafood plate. I’ll say the focaccia was killer. It was good to begin with but the pesto and cheese baked into it made it that much better. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff were great. The outdoor patio is great and you can see the water from your seat. You may need a reservation if you’re coming on the weekend.

5 /5 Jana Scarborough: We had a really special anniversary evening together with my parents. Hard to believe the cheapest most modest food, the focaccia, was one of my favorites! The Veal Bolognese was really delicious. Trilled avo salad was definitely special and so fresh with the fruit added The affogato was the stand out dessert (hint, get it with Kahlua or your favorite shot). Beautiful outdoor venue and a lovely view!

3 /5 Derin Ureten: Overall it was a nice family dining location. But here are my two comments: Summer peach pizza had too much serrano ham inside that it was hard to enjoy the taste of other ingredients. Mojo Jojo cocktail tasted like coconut water as if there was no passion fruit inside.