Mizza

Food was great, lobster risotto and short ribs were amazing. One star off is bc when we paid we found out that credit card surcharge — we didn’t see that on the menu nor did we get notified about it. it’s pretty sad that this is clearly a management failure. I’m sure a lot of customers felt kick into the gut when they were paying after a lovely experience. I would happily tip 20% but not with this. PS I didn’t even use credit card to pay and this is NOT a standard feature for restaurants in California.

- Kelly Fairley -

Nice restaurant. Great patio, but we were in town during a festival and the street musicians spoiled the atmosphere.

- Olya Minasian -

We had a great time at MIZZA! The food was delicious - particular standouts were the salmon farfalle and smoked chicken pizza. Prices were reasonable especially for the pizzas. Would definitely come back next time I’m in Santa Barbara.

- Uday Kataria -

We were walking down the street when we passed a place called Mizza, and we just couldn’t stay indifferent. And as you already know me… spontaneity and intuition are always the name of the game - and this time, it worked perfectly. Our server, Raphaela, was incredibly sweet. Service was a solid 10/10 - warm, attentive, effortless. The atmosphere was lovely, with soft classical music in the background and warm, elegant wooden decor. And then the food arrived… wow. Wow. Wow. We ordered the Butternut Squash Pasta and the Wild Mushrooms Pizza. What can I say other than that it was amazing? Every bite was a delight - high-quality ingredients, perfectly cooked al dente pasta, and beautifully balanced flavors. The ravioli needed just a touch of Parmesan for a bit more saltiness, and that made it absolutely perfect. At the end, we ordered the tiramisu. It wasn’t a wow moment, just cute (I would recommend trying something else), but it definitely didn’t take away from the rest of the wonderful experience. Thank you so much for the lovely hospitality. More impressions from this visit - and others - can be found on my social: @kimnave

- Kim Nave -

Stopped in wanting some good California artisan pizza and found it here. We started with an appetizer of shrimp in a garlic and hot chile sauce that was spicy and tasty, accompanied by delicious ciabatta toast. We ordered two pizzas as main courses, one a pepperoni the other a ham, artichoke and black olive, both came out bubbling hot from their oven with tasty fresh ingredients and a crispy, not too thin crust that could hold the toppings and sauce well and a nice flavor to it. The service here was friendly, professional and efficient.

- Enrique Cafaro -

Absolutely loved everything about our dining experience here! Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, DELICIOUS FOOD! Great Italian restaurant that I highly recommend, even to my gluten free fans! They have in-house made gluten-free bread that they can sub out as well as gluten-free chickpea pasta that can be substituted for any of the pasta dishes. They also do a gluten-free pizza crust or cauliflower pizza crust, which I will be sure to try on my next visit! If you ever find yourself on State Street and looking for a place to eat, I highly recommend coming here, grabbing a table on their outdoor patio, sitting back and relaxing over a lovely meal. PS: be sure to save room for dessert and visit the Danish pastry shop, Andersen’s a few doors down and get yourself a treat! I promise you won’t be disappointed.

- Amy “FabulousFoodie” -