Convivo

4.7

2165 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

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

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Sat, Sun 10:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 13:30–21:00
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.

Location
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata MercatoUS$16.00
SB market & Parmigiano salad
Charcoal AvocadoUS$16.00
ponzu, strawberry, spring citrus, radicchio
FigsUS$19.00
burrata, butternut squash, cauliflower, crispy brussels, apple
SalatasiUS$16.00
heirloom tomato, cucumber, lemon tahini, kale, crispy chickpeas
Carrots*US$13.00
baba ganoush, saffron cauliflower, dukka, golden raisins
Crispy Yellow Potatoes*US$12.00
za'atar, sauce romesco & lemon tahini
BrusselsUS$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 FlatbreadUS$11.00
accompaniments
FattoushUS$22.00
sesame flatbread, herbed tehina, cherry tomato, cucumber, mint
FunghiUS$22.00
shiitake & oyster mushrooms, fontina, artichokes, sweet onions
MargheritaUS$19.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, sea salt
Chorizo SausageUS$21.00
dino kale, red onion, castelvetrano olive, mozzarella
Summer PeachUS$25.00
Jamón Serrano, gorgonzola, rosemary, caramelized onion, brussel leaves

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta CappellacciUS$32.00
SB rock crab & saffron shellfish brodo
Seaweed MafaldineUS$23.00
mushrooms, broccoli di ciccio, miso butter, garlic, furikake
Ink SpaghettiniUS$28.00
SB uni butter, garlic, mussels, clams & prawns
GuinzaglioUS$25.00
7 hour veal bolognese & Parmigiano
BucatiniUS$25.00
pancetta, chile, crushed tomato, pecorino

Convivo | Main Course

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

What 2,165 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful outdoor patio." Patrons rave about the creative dishes, "delicious and generous" portions, and the charming ambiance. The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions and casual outings alike, enhanced by its stunning ocean views.

2,165 Reviews

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TimB VIP
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 6 March 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 5 March 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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Nancy
Mobile9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
What a pleasant surprise. Service started a bit out of whack, but server heard our concerns and corrected the problem. Food was outstanding.
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Emily
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Date night! We arrived and were seated, but waited so long to order that the manager had to come to us (unsolicited), asking if we had been helped. He took our order. In addition to food, we ordered a bottle of wine, but when our server brought it to us, he served the white wine at room temperature. We added ice cubes to our glasses and it was disappointing but we shrugged it off, no big deal. Food was very good, ambience was fine. We requested our check, and it was brought to us. There were two items on the bill that we didn't recognize- when we brought this to the attention of our server, he immediately took the bill and said "oh, one moment". Moments later, he brought us a new bill, no longer containing the two items we didn't order. When I asked how he knew what was wrong, he mumbled something about confusing us with the other table. Very strange. We love dining out and are so respectful of the restaurant environment and the team it takes to run things smoothly, but this was decidedly off... and off putting. What a shame, the quality of the food was very good.
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julie VIP
Central Coast18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant and I always order the same things! The Oak roasted chicken is fabulous as are the carrots and the brussels sprouts and the focaccia. This is my go to place!
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Bin
Orange County13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The characteristic of this restaurant is that each dish has the taste of an artist, with bright colors and beautiful appearance, which makes us reluctant to use knives and forks to enjoy the delicious food.
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Liz VIP
Palm Springs23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, which is part of a lovely hotel. We sat on the outside patio, which is beautiful and oceanfront. Plenty of heaters outside too, which in the winter is always welcome. We had a wonderful waiter and after our appetizers and dinner selections, he brought us a free dessert because we had informed the restaurant it was our anniversary . Not many restaurants still provide free desserts for special occasions— most places ask if it’s a special occasion- you tell them— and they do absolutely nothing about it. This place made us feel special. I’ll go again in a heartbeat. Great dinner selection too.
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Doug VIP
Central Coast12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. A very attractive setting as well.
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Wendy VIP
Central Coast130 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, spirits, ambience, and service! Highly recommend the seafood dishes, unique pizzas, and house salad!!!
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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 2165 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Milpas Street
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:30 Sat, Sun 10:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 13:30–21:00
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Convivo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cappellacci

Spaghetti

Bucatini

Cicchetti | Appetizers

Charcoal PrawnsUS$20.00

Pesce CrudoUS$21.00

OctopusUS$21.00

Lamb MeatballsUS$16.00

Chicken Liver*US$13.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$18.00

Agricola | Salads & Vegetables

Insalata MercatoUS$16.00

Charcoal AvocadoUS$16.00

FigsUS$19.00

SalatasiUS$16.00

Carrots*US$13.00

Crispy Yellow Potatoes*US$12.00

BrusselsUS$16.00

Forno | Wood Oven Pizza & Flatbread

Za'atar FlatbreadUS$11.00

FattoushUS$22.00

FunghiUS$22.00

MargheritaUS$19.00

Chorizo SausageUS$21.00

Summer PeachUS$25.00

Grano | House Made Pasta

Lemon Ricotta CappellacciUS$32.00

Seaweed MafaldineUS$23.00

Ink SpaghettiniUS$28.00

GuinzaglioUS$25.00

BucatiniUS$25.00

Convivo | Main Course

Pesce MistoUS$48.00

Channel Islands HalibutUS$38.00

CostoletteUS$26.00

Spit Roasted Chicken (half)US$26.00

Grilled Bone In RibeyeUS$48.00

Featured Item

Our FocacciaUS$4.00

CondimentiUS$8.00

Sott'olioUS$6.00

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