Bella Vista - Santa Barbara

Updated review: I was contacted by the Bella Vista Manager after posting my review. He was apologetic and offered us a partial refund for the evening and a complementary Sunday buffet when we?re back in the area. Even though this doesn?t change the experience I appreciate that they?re aware that the evening could?ve been improved and how to do it. Seems they?re headed in the right direction. I would just call beforehand and check on their menu and position of your table, outside is the nicest or next to a fireplace inside. Original post: I went to the Bella Vista restaurant for Christmas dinner with my family. We were 6 people in total. Bottom line, for the we paid the food, service, and ambiance were not what we expected. 850 for the 6 of us. The first plate was ricotta cheese with a cracker, the rest just as disappointing. Service took a really long time. You couldn't hear anything, acoustics were terrible. We should've left mid dinner when we realized it was not what we expected...

Fantastic spot for a restaurant and the staff are so friendly. I hope it opens again soon, I love to drink champagne here

Such a beautiful place for lunch. The food were great as expecting. We will back for sure.

The finest of the finest. The service is impeccable and the food is amazing. If you want to treat yourself squeeze into Bella Vista. The veiw from the patio any time of day is so-cal at it's best. One of Montecitos best restaurants.

Best Brunch in Santa Barbara and Montesito. Mimosas, dessert and cappuccino. Excellent service.