Pane E Vino

Was in town visiting and a friend recommended this restaurant for authentic Italian food. We sat out on the patio and the service was wonderful and it had a really intimate vibe to it. Their wine list had a great selection of Italian wines and we went with a Cab Merlot blend that we really loved. I had the bolognese and my friend the ravioli and both were flavorful and tasted authentic. Overall a wonderful experience and would definitely dine again if I am in the area.

A little disappointed, The ambience was great, good wine, but the service was very slow. Our requests were often ignored, we asked for balsamic vinaigrette twice, at the end we had to ask for it to another employee. We got appetizers with no individual plates. Our dishes came after almost 1 hr of waiting. Nevertheless we didn't complain, and we also decided to give them a generous tip, because we are very positive people and always give our best energy. I personally feel the every customer that visits your restaurant should receive good service.

Amazing experience at this adorable, cozy and delicious restaurant just up the road from the main strip in Montecito! Pane e Vino is tucked away in the corner of a cute little shopping center on E Valley Road, just a quick minute off the 101 Fwy. It has outdoor, patio and inside dining, beautiful setting. We went for lunch on a Saturday and it was quiet and peaceful, honestly far better than waiting for one of the crowded, expensive spots on the main drag. Food was off the charts good! Italian owned and operated for 32 years, they use locally sourced fresh produce and high quality ingredients. The olive oil was rich and delicious, it was quality. The chef custom made chicken piccatta off menu for my dad and it was the best I’ve ever tasted. I had the spinach salad and added grilled shrimp. Their pancetta and grilled shrimp were amazingly good.. this was the BEST salad I have ever had. Service was amazing.. loved our serving staff. This is a local’s favorite that we stumbled upon and it was an absolute gem! Bravo Pane e Vino for providing a first class experience across the board! Worth every penny!

The patio is lovely & the server was friendly, but the rest of the experience was not what we had hoped. Our bread was very overcooked, (hard as a rock) & the olive oil was bitter, as if it sat in the heat too long. We had the insalate tricolore as our appetizer, which was tasty & the best part of our meal. The service was slow (not busy at all) & the kitchen staff was loud, obnoxious, & unprofessional, to the point that even out on the patio we could hear all their non-stop silliness & it ruined the relaxing ambiance. I have no issue with enjoying one's time at work, but that was just too much. It took a long time for our entreés to arrive & they were both quite heavy & greasy as well. Lastly, we shared the tiramisu for dessert. It tasted stale, like it was thawed from frozen & sitting uncovered in the fridge for several days. So disappointing for such a lovely location.