Convivo

4.7

2171 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Convivo is a Santa Barbara restaurant and bar with an Italian soul. Chef-Owner Peter McNee's food is best described as ‘Nomad Italian’. It strays from the standard or traditional Italian, sourcing inspiration from many other cultures’ cooking but its soul is thoroughly Italian. The ever-changing menu includes small plates, housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood and steaks served family-style. McNee’s all-star supplier network provides the freshest produce and local seafood the region is famous for.

Inspired by the bounty of the sea, the lush farms and abundant vineyards nearby and the cooking methods of Italy, Convivo is a festive gathering place for locals and visitors alike inside the newly-restored Santa Barbara Inn.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 1:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 845-6789
Website
http://www.convivorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter McNee
Private party facilities
We offer indoor and outdoor private event spaces that can host 14-90 people.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Cross street
Milpas Street
Parking details
Additional street and private lot available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charcoal Prawns$20.00
fregola, saffron cippolini, blistered peppers, citrus
Pesce Crudo$21.00
raw ahi tuna, citrus, sesame cracker, avocado, mustard seed
Octopus$21.00
pork belly, poached egg, radish, frisee
Lamb Meatballs$16.00
chickpea, pickled rhubarb, tapenade
Chicken Liver*$13.00
crostone, cherries, celery, pickled red Fresno, hazelnuts
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
shallot, grated horseradish, fried caper, creamy bagna cauda

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata Mercato$16.00
SB market & Parmigiano salad
Charcoal Avocado$16.00
ponzu, strawberry, spring citrus, radicchio
Figs$19.00
burrata, butternut squash, cauliflower, crispy brussels, apple
Salatasi$16.00
heirloom tomato, cucumber, lemon tahini, kale, crispy chickpeas
Carrots*$13.00
baba ganoush, saffron cauliflower, dukka, golden raisins
Crispy Yellow Potatoes*$12.00
za'atar, sauce romesco & lemon tahini
Brussels$16.00
herbed tehina, chicken skin scratchings, Aleppo chile

Forno | Wood Oven Pizza & Flatbread

Add | arugula, castelvetrano olive, mushroom, anchovy or egg $2.50 each; crispy Jamón Serrano $6

Za'atar Flatbread$11.00
accompaniments
Fattoush$22.00
sesame flatbread, herbed tehina, cherry tomato, cucumber, mint
Funghi$22.00
shiitake & oyster mushrooms, fontina, artichokes, sweet onions
Margherita$19.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, sea salt
Chorizo Sausage$21.00
dino kale, red onion, castelvetrano olive, mozzarella
Summer Peach$25.00
Jamón Serrano, gorgonzola, rosemary, caramelized onion, brussel leaves

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Cappellacci$32.00
SB rock crab & saffron shellfish brodo
Seaweed Mafaldine$23.00
mushrooms, broccoli di ciccio, miso butter, garlic, furikake
Ink Spaghettini$28.00
SB uni butter, garlic, mussels, clams & prawns
Guinzaglio$25.00
7 hour veal bolognese & Parmigiano
Bucatini$25.00
pancetta, chile, crushed tomato, pecorino

Convivo | Main Course

Pesce Misto$48.00
mixed grill of seafood, Roman artichokes, salsa verde
Channel Islands Halibut$38.00
dino kale, fennel, cherry tomato confit, olive tapenade
Costolette$26.00
1/2 rack of smoked & slow roasted pork baby back ribs, giardiniera
Spit Roasted Chicken (half)$26.00
harissa, charmoula, olive, almonds, cauliflower
Grilled Bone In Ribeye$48.00
herb butter, cherry tomato, chimichurri, arugula

What 2,171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Healthy
Santa Barbara
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Barbara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Convivo in Santa Barbara offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful ocean views," "delicious food," and "friendly service." Known for its "unique pizzas" and "wonderful service," it's a "hidden gem" celebrated for special occasions. The outdoor patio is "dog-friendly" and perfect for enjoying the "breathtaking setting."

2,171 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought out of town friends and they were absolutely blown away by the ambience, service, food!
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steve VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was terrific, very engaging and personable. Very helpful. The food was terrific, unique dining experience for Santa Barbara. Not the same old same old. outdoor patio is the best in Santa Barbara.
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Nancy
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are many Italian restaurants in Santa Barbara but this is one of the best. Unique dishes, delicious, great views, fun atmosphere.
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Steven VIP
Los Angeles77 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal with good friends in a lovely setting ……
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jimmy VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an amazing lunch with friends! Food was great both in taste & presentation! The staff were attentive, but not intrusive. The service was fast & excellent! We will return!
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Maggie VIP
Phoenix37 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiters and pizza. Burrata salad so interesting and good.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have celebrated several special occasions at Convivo. The food as usual was very good. The server was polite and attentive. I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating our 50th anniversary. There was no mention of this at the restaurant. A simple congratulations would have been nice.
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TimB VIP
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience could not have been better. The food, service & ambience were unparalleled.
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nancy
Central Coast134 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always this is a great spot, the beet salad was healthy and beautifully presented, a great complement to our pastas/ our waitress was fabulous!
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Ami VIP
Central Coast5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vermillion was fantastic. Waitstaff perfect. Thank you for continuing to be one of the best restaurants in SB.
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FAQs

Convivo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 845-6789.

Convivo is rated 4.7 stars by 2171 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 23 times today

901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Milpas Street
Neighborhood
Santa Barbara
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 1:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Additional street and private lot available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter McNee
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.convivorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(805) 845-6789
Private party facilities
We offer indoor and outdoor private event spaces that can host 14-90 people.

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Cappellacci

Bucatini

Salatasi

Cicchetti | Appetizers

Charcoal Prawns$20.00

Pesce Crudo$21.00

Octopus$21.00

Lamb Meatballs$16.00

Chicken Liver*$13.00

Beef Carpaccio$18.00

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata Mercato$16.00

Charcoal Avocado$16.00

Figs$19.00

Salatasi$16.00

Carrots*$13.00

Crispy Yellow Potatoes*$12.00

Brussels$16.00

Forno | Wood Oven Pizza & Flatbread

Za'atar Flatbread$11.00

Fattoush$22.00

Funghi$22.00

Margherita$19.00

Chorizo Sausage$21.00

Summer Peach$25.00

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Cappellacci$32.00

Seaweed Mafaldine$23.00

Ink Spaghettini$28.00

Guinzaglio$25.00

Bucatini$25.00

Convivo | Main Course

Pesce Misto$48.00

Channel Islands Halibut$38.00

Costolette$26.00

Spit Roasted Chicken (half)$26.00

Grilled Bone In Ribeye$48.00

Featured Item

Our Focaccia$4.00

Condimenti$8.00

Sott'olio$6.00

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