Santa Barbara Italian Cafe - Alvin

We randomly chose this restaurant and we are so happy we did! The food was incredibly delicious and the portion sizes were generous - we had plenty for leftovers to bring home.

The service from our waiter was exceptional! We decided to try a bit of everything with the family feast and mammas sampler. All the dishes were delicious. The tiramisu was a standout favorite. The tomato basil soup was also excellent. Surprisingly, the calamari was not chewy and very flavorful. The bread and spices were unique, fresh, and tasty. I enjoyed the variety of options available for ordering. I definitely plan on coming back.

We finally decided to sample their food. The complimentary flaky bread and oil were excellent. The salad that accompanied our main course and the bruschetta were decent. The tomato basil soup was delicious and not as creamy as we have experienced in other restaurants. The entrees were generous in size, giving us leftovers for another meal. The Italian pork chops were a bit salty. The scallops in the seafood pasta were large. The blackened salmon was a little dry and the risotto wasn't as creamy, but the grilled vegetables were tasty. Our waitress was fantastic!

Imagine Olive Garden, but on crack! The spaghetti was amazing, the sauce, the meat balls and the way they pair perfectly with the sauce its delicious!! My brother got Ravioli Alfredo and while it looked and smelled amazing he did say it was a little too cheesey, but he still enjoyed the chicken! Highly recommend this place.

Wow. From the service, to the quality and portions of the food. This restaurant deserves 10 stars. If you are wanting to try something new, do yourself the favor and come out try Santa Barbara’s!! You won’t regret.