Now, let's talk about the food! This restaurant has truly set a new standard for Italian cuisine in our family. We loved every single dish we ordered! I’m usually not a fan of tiramisu, but I was so impressed that I even inquired if they sell whole cakes, as I would have considered it for my birthday!
I highly recommend visiting and sampling everything on the menu. We ordered a variety of soups, main courses, and shared desserts for four people, and it came to around $120, which I find to be very reasonably priced.
Update: Our family is now making the two-hour drive just to eat here. That's almost a four-hour round trip for their food, which speaks volumes about how amazing it is! If that...
I've lived in Santa Barbara for decades and this is the first time I've been to Petrini's. It's a jewel! The food was delicious, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, and even the stroganoff... Yes stroganoff at an Italian restaurant! A great Caesar salad that you can order to share with as many people as you like. The main waitress is wonderful, direct friendly and a little sassy! Prices are reasonable with most items in the 15 to $20 range with a menu that goes on and on and on. Atmosphere is old fashioned neighborhood Italian with checkered tablecloths but not the overly worn and scruffy look that such places sometimes take on. We will certainly go back!
Petrini's Restaurant is likely my favorite Italian spot in town! I don’t visit often anymore because it has become a bit pricey for us. Lunch portions used to be smaller but still offered great value—and definitely plenty of food! For example, the chicken piccata at lunch comes with one chicken breast instead of the two you get at dinner. Lunch is priced at $15.95.
I have only dined-in in the past and it has always been a great experience. Last night, I ordered a meal take-out and was basically given other patrons left overs. The pasta, meats, vegetables were dry and it was 1/4 of the serving placed on a tableif eating in.
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The food was incredible! I had the pork chops with mushroom sauce, and they were delicious. The service was excellent—very quick and friendly. The atmosphere was family-friendly, making it a great place to dine.
We had a very good dinner (the tiramisu after was a dream! in a very nice atmosphere with a top waiter! Thank you so much!!! Greetings from Cologne Sandra, Marie und Christoph
The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the decor had a charming old-school vibe. The food was of high quality, and the prices were reasonable.
Petriin's is the epitome of old-school charm and a true classic in Santa Barbara. It's a must-visit spot that you'll want to return to time and time again. The truth is...
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Amazing food and fantastic service. Waitress was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious
We had great service and great food and a nice dinner for 8 people!
Side Of 2 Meat Balls Or Italian Sausage
Spaghetti Mit Einem Fleischbällchen
Petrini's House Special (Medium 12
Spaghetti Mit Italienischer Wurst
Creamy Chicken Bruschetta Risotto
Warm, Oven Baked Torpedo Sandwich
Triple Toppings (Medium 12 Pizza)
Petrini's House Special (Small 10
Petrini's House Special (Large 16
Skinless Chicken Breast Sandwich
