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For three star Italian, try Piatti - Montecito in Montecito. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
With their open kitchens and stone pizza hearths, Piatti restaurants reflect the warmth, charm, and welcoming atmosphere of traditional Italian trattorias. Piatti Montecito is characterized by simple, unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine and friendly service. Executive chef Edward Huante delights diners with his seasonally driven menu, offering classics from the perfect Caesar Salad to Beef and Porcini Mushroom Canelloni. An extensive wine list, with an emphasis on Italian wines, provides a wine for every occasion. Piatti Montecito is a gathering place where friends, family and neighbors eat drink, and socialize while enjoying a sense of community.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Was contacted back by the manager who apologized for the service. I would think she could not have been there otherwise she either saw the highly loose dress code or there is no dress code...maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was starving after finishing a weekend workshop at the Montecito Campus of Brooks Institute. I decided to find something to eat before driving back to LA.I was planning to check out Pane E Vino but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was just OK. My orechietti had yummy artichoke hearts in it, but other than that, it was a bit bland. BF ordered the bolognese which I think is a much better choice. Our waiter was very sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I visited on a Friday evening. We were seated in the covered patio area which was very cozy. I have to say that the service was very attentive, and!!!! they had zucchini flowers as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say, I had a great experience here.The food was good and the service was great, I'm looking forward to coming back. It was a while ago that I came to dinner here, I was in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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It's been a while, I must admit since I've been to piatti - it had that 90's "friends" vibe and so I stayed away for the last 5-6 years. Last resort last night, I was starving and didn't want to make the trek...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just okay. We stopped by because it was close to our sightseeing/touring destinations, and because we were absolutely famished. It was pleasant enough, but the service was slow and sort...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner on Sat evening with 3 of my girlfriends .. What a disappointment!! I order the Risotto Del Giorno (seasonal risotto of the day) and it was bland! Supposedly it had prosciutto...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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i guess ms lucia caldera just had a bad day...i cant describe piatti in any other way than a great place for any ocasion, from a business lunch to a date =)piatti is a great place, it has some different areas...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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i guess ms lucia caldera just had a bad day... i cant describe piatti in any other way than a great place for any ocasion, from a business lunch to a date =) piatti is a great place, it has some different...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Every person and every restaurant has bad days, I guess, because I was so surprised to see a bad review of this place. We love it. Food is always great, servers pleasant, and I love the ambience in the back...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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I had high expectations for Piatti's, as it is one of my friend's favorite restaurants in the Santa Barbara area. We were all very disappointed by the food. My pasta was just tasteless. I didn't try the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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great food in comfortable surroundings remains piatti's trademark. every ounce of passion is put into creating mouthwatering masterpieces featuring housemade pastas, wood fired pizzas, and mesquite grilled...
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terra-cotta tiles, exposed wood, and an open kitchen impart an air of familiarity to this comfortable restaurant. the quality extends to the food as well, which is prepared with honesty and aplomb. wood-fired...
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montecito adopted this relaxed italian trattoria long ago in spite of its chain-restaurant status. when the wealthy donit want to dress up---which is most of the time---they cruise in here. gathered around...
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a comfortable spot for comfort italian food...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Great food in comfortable surroundings remains Piatti's trademark. Every ounce of passion is put into creating mouthwatering masterpieces featuring housemade pastas, wood fired pizzas, and mesquite grilled...
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