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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2336 reviews

What User likes about Via Maestra 42:
My sister and I dined at this restaurant twice, and both experiences were fantastic. We had the pleasure of being served by the same waitress, Laura, who is expecting a baby boy in just 12 weeks. She was incredibly sweet! During our second visit, we were the last customers there, and she encouraged us to take our time. I highly recommend this restaurant—the pasta with vodka sauce is simply amazing! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Via Maestra 42:
Food was good and wasn’t pricey. Service was okay. They were busy though and still handled the guests waiting well. There is only one restroom located in a mysterious spot and you would see cooks in the kitchen every time you go. Everybody we saw today walked past it into the dark scary alleyway. View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 13 reviews

Great place for lunch, bright decor, with outdoor seating. It has a self service salad bar, priced by weight, mostly organic. The sandwiches were pretty good. F...

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BEST Italian spot in town!!! I find it hard to find some decent food ever since I moved here, but this is our new spot! been here multiple times this week and w...

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Wow. Truly authentic Italian food. Well priced. Fresh psata. (I lived in Italy for 4 summers) Terrific service. The best chocolate cake in town. Can't wait to g...

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Delicious birthday dinner for 6- everything we ordered was as described and delicious! The seafood salad appetizer, the gnocchi dome dish, the lamb and the pole...

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Went with a group of 6 people, we all loved it. I had very good pumpkin ravioli in sage butter, and a really delicious piece of Tiramisu.

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 308 reviews
Joshua
17.08.2023 - 13:52

I can't believe I have not reviewed this place. It's the best Italian food in Santa Barbara. Insalata del Buongustaio and Ravioli Zuccotto with a scoop of pista...

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Bill
17.08.2023 - 13:52

Haven’t been here for along time and decided to go for dinner. Very slow service, high prices, and poor quality, Also, why is every glass of wine the same price...

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SBGiGi
17.08.2023 - 13:52

We went for lunch to celebrate a friend 's birthday. Meal was lovely, as usual. Service was particularly good this day. BUT, and this is a huge BUT, they are no...

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SBgigi
17.08.2023 - 13:52

We went for lunch to celebrate a friend 's birthday. Meal was lovely, as usual. Service was particularly good this day.BUT, and this is a huge BUT, they are now...

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Zsanae
17.08.2023 - 13:52

10/10 intimate dining room plenty of outdoor seating. Pescatarian and dairy free friendly. The service was outstanding.

Sirved
4.5 ★ from 699 reviews
Sasha
18.07.2023 - 08:24

Delicious! Via Maestra 42 is a hidden gem. Food is flavorful and will make you want to come back. The servers are awesome. Weekend nights are typically busy, th...

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Aaron
18.07.2023 - 08:24

This place is obviously a really popular place with locals. I live about 1 hour north, but this place was busy. We showed up at the right time and got the last...

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Jeff
18.07.2023 - 08:24

The service was excellent, and the portion sizes were substantial for the price. While I didn't try anything myself, my wife enjoyed her salad, and the sandwich...

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Vince
18.07.2023 - 08:24

This restaurant offers classic old-world Italian cuisine. It tends to be busy, thanks to the consistently excellent food and service. They don't accept reservat...

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Jamie
18.07.2023 - 08:24

The food was outstanding, and the service was even better—truly exceptional. This was my first visit, and I plan to make it my go-to spot for lunch every week.

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