Best Meatballs in Santa Barbara

11 restaurant menus in Santa Barbara, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Loquita
Loquita
90/100 (903 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Pork
Salad
Tapas
Meatballs
Octopus
Chicken Wings
Paella
Seafood Paella
Shrimp
Patatas Bravas
Croquettes
Chicken Croquettes
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went here for my wife's birthday. It was a great experience. The paella was worth the trip. It took time but it allowed us to enjoy our drinks, which..."
brett sickmiller
"Loquita is a Wonderful place to try great Spanish food! The small bites are delicious and innovative, and the paella is made great. Service and vibe..."
Yihao Chen
"Amazing food! The octopus was out of this world and the paella was delicious. I highly recommend one of their gin and tonics. I had one that was more..."
Julia Gutierrez
"All the foods are great! Got lucky without any wait on a Tuesday night. Recommend making reservations if you have plan to visit. Paella let me miss..."
Pei-Ching Sung
"We ordered several tapas and paella for our party of 4. They are one of the best we have had in US, on par with the quality we experienced in..."
J Kou
"Absolutely a must when visiting Santa Barbara! Best food in town. Truly fantastic flavors. My favorite spot but make a reservation well in advance...."
joe childs
"Trendy vibe, tasty food, and friendly staff. We shared a few small plates and liked all of them. Our favorites were the grilled squid and flatbread..."
Sou Montazeri
Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
Les Marchands Restaurant & Wine Shop
89/100 (193 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Toasts
Meatballs
Ramen
Olio Pizzeria
Olio Pizzeria
85/100 (2558 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Prosciutto
Calamari Al Nero
Italian Beef
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Arugula
Pork
Salad
Manhattan
Antipasti
Calamari
Diavola Pizza
Paninis
Calamares
Wild Mushroom
Focaccia Al Formaggio
Margherita Pizza
Budino
Charcuterie
Pizza Oven
Panna Cotta
Tiramisú
Beer
Lasagne
Beef tenderloin
Margherita Pizza
Sandwiches
Carbonara Pizza
Boscaiola Pizza
Sole meuniere
Meatballs
Chicken Picatta
Cannoli
Prosciutto Di Parma Con Bruschetta
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
Arnoldi's Cafe
Arnoldi's Cafe
82/100 (1371 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pesto
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Arnoldi's has incredible food!! Don't pass this place up! The service is excellent and you get so much food for the cost here!! We had drinks, an..."
Melissa Cure
"Got invited to a surprise birthday dinner and discovered this gem of a place in Santa Barbara! So glad I went! The ambiance was great and the food..."
Marie Nelson
"Excellent pasta, and the portion sizes are generous but not overwhelming. Don't let the unassuming entryway fool you, the back patio is definitely..."
Ryan Tessier
"Loved, loved, loved this place. Very old school Italian from the atmosphere to the cuisine. Don't be decieved by the exterior after all it's the..."
Dennis Kaplan
"We just held my son's wedding rehearsal dinner here during the Memorial Day weekend and I couldn't be happier with our choice. Coming from out of..."
Karrie Reid
"Delicious food and wonderful staff! The service was excellent and they have a great outdoor area out back. Food is always tasty, especially loved..."
Helen Luis
"This is a wedding reception review. We had 90 people and this staff KILLED it. The food was out of this world. We had 3 apps: shrimp, antipasto, and..."
Amanda Spellman
Lucky Penny
Lucky Penny
82/100 (1658 ratings)
Quick Bites
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Kale Salad
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Lamb
Sandwiches
Pesto
Pork
Margherita Pizza
Pizza
American
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great pizza, located in a perfect area. The farmer's market pizza was a fresh take on pizza with a super flavorful nut-free pesto. The salad was..."
brett sickmiller
"Details of the restaurant is crazy. The walls are full of real penny’s. Food is light and amazing . I loved farmer market pizza and cheese is what..."
Priyanka lallu
"The pizza was amazing! A great finish to the day. We ordered the strawberry lemonade, as well, which complemented the pizza perfectly. The arugula..."
Aditi C
"No fuss pizza joint. We ordered OG pizza and two salads and all of it was delicious. The pizzas are thin crust pizzas so it came out quick. The OG..."
Leesa Yim
"Set in a fun group of restaurants, Lucky Penny has friendly staff, the pizzas are baked in a wood fired oven to give the crust a crispy, chewy crust..."
Patrick Allen
"My wife and I had pizza here 3 years ago. Still remember how delicious the pizza was. And we haven't been able to find a better pizza anywhere else...."
Yiduo Liu
Trattoria Vittoria
Trattoria Vittoria
82/100 (607 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Affogato
Eggplant
Calamari Fritti Con Arrabiata
Eggplant Parmesan
Rigatoni
Pasta
Ravioli Di Carne Con Salsa Aurora
Gnocchi Due Versioni Pomodoro O Gorgonzola
Salad
Braciola Di Maiale Alla Griglia
Calamari
Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto
Calamares
Tagliatelle Con Funghi Misti with Chicken
Salmon
Crespella Di Salmone
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Prosciutto
Pesto
Ragu
Cocktails
Shrimp
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Arugula Salad
Seafood pasta
Lasagna Al Ragù
Insalata Mista
Sea Bass
Tagliatelle Con Funghi Misti
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place feels a little more cozy and casual, making it a good place for couples young and old. Suitable for both friendly and romantic dates, and..."
Will Heo
"Amazingly authentic Italian cuisine! Inside and outside dining available. Full..."
vinod patel
"The pasta was so good for a reasonable price. The quality of the food was..."
Gerard Roca Fernandez
"This was my first time in this restaurant and I loved it throoughly. It's a great experience for Italian food. The ravioli was too good and so was..."
Sonia
"Excellent Italian food! Great service, the Calamari was delicious, and the Dessert was so..."
Charlie Lindberg
"Wonderful place for Italian. A little hidden since it’s near the Arlington and off of state. Service was prompt and friendly, there’s a good..."
Linda Leang
"Great service. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and gets you the right dish according to your taste. Good drinks too. Nice atmosphere. Seating is..."
Parth Majmudar
Pascucci Restaurant
Pascucci Restaurant
81/100 (1651 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Halibut
Alfredo
Meatballs
Lasagne
Fettuccine Alfredo
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Discover
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Delicious Italian!. This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara! After living in Italy for a while, this was the only Italian restaurant that..."
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"Kat. Used to be good. Food not great. Too much salad dressing with too much sour taste. Nice to sit at the bar and have a drink, but they need a..."
Kat
"Go for dinner ,u will not b dissapointed! Very nice staff, food was excellent,bread is..."
Fab Food Divas
"Affordable and not ridiculously large portions. Delicious complimentary garlic cheese bread and amazing pasta selections. Homey ambience but..."
Candice Gregg
"This place is extremely good. The service is great and the restaurant is beautiful. I highly reccomend coming here if you like Italian food. 5..."
Emily
"It's OK. I wish there was a mediocre review option. I remember liking it better the 1st time I came 2 years ago. We had to wait 25 minutes for 2..."
Salvatore Mallimo
"Good food and service, prices in line with quality. We are local and have returned many times. Tonight's meal was the best in several recent..."
Larry And Helen
"Magical Find, some serious Italian food business! Whenever you go to Santa Barbara - have a meal here, it’s magnificent. The service and staff is..."
Tushar Sinha
"Pascucci is located in downtown Santa Barbara. It was a quaint little restaurant on State street. Table was in between romantic and modern setting...."
Christena Campos
"This is our must hit spot every time we come to Santa Barbara. The food is great, service is good, and prices are amazingly reasonable. I remember..."
April White
"Another great Italian restaurant, this time in Santa Barbara. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara. Great sitting area, food was excellent and super..."
Ravi Verma
"Very accommodating. Had a nice outdoor setting. Food was overall good, but not amazing. The garlic bread was a favorite. I had the carbonara which..."
Hedieh YS
"My husband and I had a pretty good experience eating here. We shared the Mushroom Marsala, Shrimp Piccata and tiramisu - all delicious - and even..."
Kav Rampersad
"Expanded outdoor seating. The food was delicious as always & prices are reasonable. Nice to go a little earlier it's less crowded. Great dining &..."
Chris Pursell
Convivo Restaurant And Bar
Convivo Restaurant And Bar
81/100 (1284 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sangria
Salad
Oak Grilled Asparagus
Mimosa
Risotto
Octopus Agrodolce
Paloma
Ahi Tuna Salad Nicoise
Beef Carpaccio
Bucatini
Carrots
Ribs
Grilled Avocado
Pesce Misto
Charcoal Prawns
Hummus
Meatballs
Santa Barbara
Octopus
Lemon Ricotta Cappellacci
Focaccia
Chocolate Caramel Bar
Lemon tart
Za’Atar Flatbread
Lamb
Ink Spaghettini
Pesto
Our Foccacia
Fish
Pasta
Charred Avocado Salad
Italian
Mediterranean
Highchairs Available
Waterfront
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Joe's Cafe
Joe's Cafe
79/100 (2961 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
American
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Meatballs
Salmon
Turkey Sandwich
Steak Sandwich
Cakes
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Fish & Chips
Pancakes
Ribs
French Fries
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Fish & chips
Eggs Benedict
Clam Chowder
French Toast
Chili
Toasts
Crab
Burger
BLT
Omelette
Calamari
Hamburgers
French Dip
Corned Beef
Calamares
Club Sandwich
Sit down
Bar
American
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Overall good breakfast. I got an omelette which was good. We split French toast as well which was also good. The waitress seemed uninterested. My..."
Chris
"Good classic American diner style..."
SantaBarbaraExplorer
"Breakfast. Great corned beef hash, bloody Mary's, and huevos..."
Chef Charlotte
"Santa Barbara Secret. My family and I were walking down State St. trying to decide on what to eat, and everyone wanted something different! We..."
Kimi Phillips Hensley
"Sunday Breakfast on State Street. Had a delicous breakfast with at Joe's on Sunday. We sat in front of the open kitchen, and watched the server's..."
Laine Vehar
"Excellent atmostphere and locale. Good service. Great chow. Highly..."
Avwells
"Clam Chowder to die for!. As a self proclaimed connoisseur of clam chowder I feel like I can say with some authority that this was the best I have..."
Elaine Johns
"Wonderful Waffles and chicken breakfast with scrambled eggs. Outstanding diner coffee with real dairy cream. I’ve never had chicken and waffles..."
Brad Erickson
"Very good food and great customer service, they have an outside dining area by the street perfect to catch all the scenery, the City closed part of..."
Devasena Ishaya
"I must admit that we weren’t planning to eat here but we sort of forgot that most US restaurants close their kitchens before 9pm. Thankfully..."
David Simkins
"We have gone to Joe's for many years. The service is top-notch and the waiters and bartenders have been there for years. We also enjoy the food. ..."
Mariana Titus
"During our trolly city tour, our guide Rusty recommended Joe's Cafe. We are SO glad we went by for a late lunch and happy hour. Joe's has been around..."
knightvision1228
"Absolutely lovely place with lovely & friendly people taking good care of you. Just on State St. & offers great dining options. We had breakfast..."
Ammar El-Taher
"Joe’s cafe has great breakfast, lunch and dinner, almost always, they also have a bar that serves stiff drinks. We ordered the French dip, comes..."
John Haberkern
Goat Tree
Goat Tree
79/100 (1131 ratings)
Restaurants
Moroccan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Hummus
Toasts
Meatballs
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Pancakes
Scottish
American
Moroccan
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Amazing place! I ate there 3 times and had the smoked salmon toast twice and the lemon ricotta pancakes once. I liked the pancakes but loved the..."
Bitsy Hancock
"The Cafe was understaffed but they still let us order take out and sit indoors. The staff was very nice! Coffee was excellent, so was the croissant..."
Orly Liba
"Thee best corner patio with options for shade and a whole lotta sun 🌞 the margaritas are top notch and don’t split the fries because you’ll..."
Brian Gonzalez
"This place has the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Their hollandaise sauce is so good. Small area but very colorful and cute. Didn't have to wait..."
Sophia Horton
"Super amazing brunch experience. Great food with very reasonable..."
vinod patel
"Had a beautiful fruit pastry it was worth every decadent bite! At first try the counter server took one of the beautiful croissants with fruit on top..."
Betsy Doyle Levy
"delicious food, lovely outdoor dining patio- good sized portions. our waitress was so nice she even gave us some tips on nearby playgrounds when we..."
Lisa Nicholson
Roy
Roy
78/100 (807 ratings)
Restaurants
International
American
American
International
Dinner
Late Night
Filet Mignon
Meatballs
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
American
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"We had the chicken marsala and the cream seemed to be missing from the sauce. Very watery and not much flavor. The meatball and pasta was good. Had a..."
Andy Sillers
"This place was awesome. The house salad was the best I’ve had in such a long time! The hand made pasta and meatballs were delectable! It was empty..."
Mike Mackintosh
"Roy is a Santa Barbara culinary and cultural jewel. Roy restaurant is as near an embodiment of an actual person as I've ever seen; in other words Roy..."
John Schnackenberg
"Amazing food, always fresh and delicious!! Wonderful service and atmosphere. Best homemade ravioli and the sauce is simple and so so good…that’s..."
danielle talbot