Convivo Restaurant & Bar

Very authentic Italian restaurant. Don’t expect to find Alfredo sauce or cheese pasta here. Food & service are nearly fine dining quality with more generous portion. For us, the funghi pizza was a bomb, super delicious. Above all the location is very nice and their outdoor seating has a nice view

We had a rehearsal dinner here with family and it was a great experience. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. It was a lovely atmosphere as well. If you have an opportunity to dine here I would definitely recommend it.

Lovely dining experience in Santa Barbara. Extensive wine list focused on local regional wines. Menu with purpose providing options for everyone but not tedious to make a decision. Friendly and attentive staff.

Had a lovely lunch on the patio on a Tuesday afternoon. The food was great and fresh and super fast. Traffic at the restaurant was light but not depressing ;). Sitting across the street from the water was so pleasant. I ordered the grilled chicken sando. I’d go back.

Classy, creative cuisine, the most perfect avocado salad. Everything was very tasty. Perfect view

From the moment we arrived, this place set the tone for a fantastic dining experience. Parking was a breeze, with free street parking available (though I imagine it fills up quickly during peak lunch and dinner hours). We got there at 4:30 PM, which may seem early, but if you want a prime outdoor seat with a view of the strip and the beach, bathed in a fiery sunset, it’s the perfect time to go—especially during the summer months. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Now, onto the food and drinks! Focaccia – Served with basil oil, onion & caciocavallo. Delicious, warm, and flavorful. 9/10. Mojo Jojo Cocktail – Spicy passion fruit tequila, cream of coconut, citrus. Flavorful, but very spicy—I’m a wuss when it comes to heat, so for Tajín lovers, this would be a 10/10. For me? 7/10 (purely personal preference). Carrots – Served with baba ganoush, saffron cauliflower, dukka, and golden raisins. Unique, well-balanced, and had a tangy kick that added to the complexity of flavors. 8/10. Costolette (1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs) – Smoked & slow-roasted, served with giardiniera. 10/10! The meat fell off the bone, incredibly tender, and had barely any fat—absolutely perfect. Spit-Roasted Chicken – Harissa, chermoula, olive, almonds, cauliflower. My husband devoured everything except the olives (which I happily took off his hands!). Crème Fraîche & Pistachio Cheesecake – 10/10. Smooth, creamy, and an absolute must-try. Gelato & Cappuccino – My husband said it was the best coffee he’s ever had—high praise from a coffee lover! A special shoutout to our server, Jeff, who was attentive, kind, and incredibly accommodating. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment of our meal. The whole experience felt like we were VIPs at a luxurious resort—the kind of service that makes a place truly special. Highly recommend—especially if you can snag an outdoor seat with that unbeatable view!

Lovely spot to share some dishes on the patio while the sun sets. I especially loved the Atunno; the rich butternut puree and burrata were complemented by the fruit. The kimchi in the condimenti was vegan and paired so well with the Seaweed Malfadine- the acid from the ferment balanced out the butter in the pasta.

We held our Wedding in the Montecito Room of Convivo. Our guests LOVED the family feast styled food and the room was the perfect size for 55 guests + a DJ. The drinks were a delight and the staff were very professional. The coordinator Kristina did work with me continuously to arrange the menu and layout of the dance floor. It was nice to customize the layout. I did have some mishaps happen on the day of the wedding that I wanted to mention here and to Convivo banquet/restaurant staff. 1) Two of our vendors did not receive meals although I emailed Kristina to add them in. I sent two emails regarding vendor meals & their dietary restrictions. On the day of the wedding, the lead catering manager was reluctant to whip up two extra meals for my vendors who had been working for 6 hours straight that day. Even with my approval to bill us for their meals, they were shut down and not accommodated to. 2) Typically, in the wedding industry the vendors eat right after the Bride/ Groom in order to become fully available for the next events in the timeline.... for example, speeches & first dances. When the vendors eat too late close to the end of dinner service they are forced to miss their meal entirely or eat it in less than 10 minutes as they have to be up and ready to photograph/ DJ the next events in the timeline. I did personally ask the head staff to feed my hard working vendors as soon as possible but they still were fed towards the end of dinner. This delay in serving the vendors not only hurts the timeline/ logistics of the wedding event but creates a safety concern as my photographers/coordination team have been documenting the day since the morning, doing bridal prep, ceremony, bride and groom photos, setting up the reception and by the time they reach the venue, it's important for them to take a break, eat and hydrate before the speeches. Having to wait an extra 75 minutes after a 6 - 7 hour day is not ideal and not industry standard. Please, for whoever is reading my review and has control over this. PLEASE - I beg you to be flexible and feed the wedding vendors sooner in the dinner service for logistical and safety reasons. I understand Convivo is primarily a restaurant who occasionally holds wedding banquets but being in the wedding industry myself... It is industry standard to feed the vendors right after the Bride & groom have been served. That is the only thing I wanted to emphasize and provide insight on. Aside from that, we really loved having our intimate wedding reception there. Till this day, our guests are continuously complimenting us on the food. It was very memorable. Thank you Convivo staff & Kristina, the Banquet Manager! -Natalie & Pedro

good service, tasty drinks, better food, and great team at Convivo... routinely high quality experience, plus you can't beat the ambiance and view of the shoreline either! the menu and drinks are both pretty diverse which is appreciated too. they have bar seating, a restaurant area inside + outdoors, and it seemed like space for group events as well.

After visiting the zoo, I took my family to this restaurant. Since we had 4 little children with us and the weather was nice, I asked for an outdoor table. We ordered over $300 worth of food and drinks. The food was mediocre at best and our server Juan's service was below average. After about 5 minutes we paid our bill, a gentleman in a black suit comes over to our table with his both hands in his pockets and proceeds to tell us our table is reserved and we have 10 minutes to leave so they can have the table ready for the next guests. Mind you about 80% of the tables outside were open. I told him that I wasn't aware there was a time limit at this restaurant. I then asked why they gave us the table that was reserved and how come they didn't tell us in the beginning that we had exactly an hour and 20 minutes to finish our food and to leave their establishment. After blaming it on other employees by stating that he's not sure why our server didn't tell us, he basically repeats himself and tells us we have 10 minutes to leave before walking away from our table. The situation didn't sit well with me so I went to look for him to address this issue after about a minute or two he left our table and I found him by the front entrance. I asked him for his name and asked to speak to his manager. He said his name was Angel and that he was the manager. This situation caught us off guard as we had never been asked to leave from a restaurant before. It wasn't like we were there for hours and hours. Even though we had already taken care of the bill, some of us had not finished eating when Angel decided to come to our table and ruin our evening. Angel's intention is unclear but he made it crystal clear we understood this establishment doesn't care for our business.

We dined here for Christmas brunch and I was so glad they had availability! The servers were very nice and the food was good! I enjoyed the potatoes, came out with the right crispiness and really good sauce on top! My favorite dish was the egg croissant I added pork belly. This dish was so delicious and loved the runny eggs on top. Pork belly was crispy and tender I also ordered the piadina with chorizo omelette. This one was decent, the omelette was ok but the piadina was cooked very well so they went well together! Extra points because our server was super nice and served us well on Christmas! Thank you for having us!

One of those places that seemed okay going in (especially being inside an average hotel), but we were so pleasantly surprised with everything we ordered!! The beef carpaccio is just amazing - we ended up ordering 2! The burrata salad was great, and so were the ahi tuna, mushroom pizza and home-made lemon ricotta cappellacci!

Really superb vegan options here. Very cute restaurant, friendly service. I loved the three vegan items we got here, I also had a delicious mocktail.

The sandwich I ordered was big enough to share. The side salad was also a very big portion so it was perfectly fine that the rib plate was kind of small. I did enjoy the seasoning on the ribs. I think next time I would ask for a side of mustard to add to the sandwich. The waiter did check on us. The service was impeccable. The ambiance outside is beautiful and there is two areas to sit one near the pool and one away from the pool. They also had a nicely decorated bar inside and seating inside. I really liked their Christmas tree idea of taking a picture and making an ornament to hang on the tree for guests. I didn't take a picture but I thought it created a nice memory.

We hosted our wedding reception dinner at Convivo for 27 people in the outdoor patio. Everyone loved the food and drinks. There were several options to choose from among starters, 2 entrees, 2 sides, and a dessert. It was plenty of food that everyone loved! The only down sides for us were some of the service. Some servers were great, while others were less so. They initially said they'd need to cut into our top layer of our cake which we had hoped to save, but then didn't end up needing it so just sort of needlessly cut into it. They also weren't particularly kind or helpful when we were having a crisis about where to store the cake. We were staying in the Santa Barbara Inn above the hotel and the cake would not fit in the fridge in the box it came in. There were a couple of other minor service things as well that made it a less than perfect experience, but overall, the food was good. We also had breakfast here a couple of mornings and enjoyed the yogurt parfait and the breakfast sandwich.

Lovely setting, really good food but let down was the service. 5 star setting 4 star food 2.5 star service We sat outside with a view of the ocean and palm trees so beautiful. We ordered chicken liver crostini to start and it was so good. For our entrees we ordered the pork baby back ribs that were perfectly cooked. Also the spit roasted chicken with a spicy sauce. Tasted great and a very good portion. We also ordered a side of the lemon crispy potatoes that were scrumptious. I ordered a glass of wine and the wrong wine came, no big deal. I said I would taste it to see if I would like it and the waiter basically said you taste it and you pay for it do I asked for what I ordered. He had a really poor attitude. He was inattentive and a little condescending. When you are dining at an upscale establishment you should get service that complements the experience.

Randomly picked this place and what a great choice!! The hotel is so beautiful itself. We weren't guests, but we definitely marked this place down for a future stay. Valet parking is reasonably priced. Sat outside, no issues - Service was quick & friendly They have mocktails, which made me so excited ! & not to mention it was sooooo good !! The food was amazing too! Will be back!

I love this restaurant. Patio seating offers views of the ocean. The Thyme for Lemonade was refreshing and stunning with dried fruit and fresh flowers. A must is the focaccia with thinly sliced onion and basil oil served warm. I forgot how good the charcoal avocado is. We ordered it with grilled shrimp that was delightfully smoky. Dessert was a delicious lemon tart with toasted meringue. Service was professional. Valet parking.

A lovely bar and restaurant attached to the Santa Barbara Inn, a lovely property on the SB waterfront. There are lots of outdoor tables, but we opted for the friendly bar. Drinks were great, and the ahi was incredible with mustard seeds, grapefruit, and avocado, an incredibly flavorful combination. We will come back hungry next time to try their pasta and barrel aged old fashioned.

My husband and I always stop by for brunch at convivo when in Santa Barbara. We love sitting outside on the patio. Such great food and service. The manager yesterday also really went above and beyond to ensure we had an excellent experience after a slight delay in service and we really appreciated that. Service is so important and they know how to ensure you leave happy! Try the pizza and lemon pie! Yummmm

Lovely ambiance within the Santa Barbara inn hotel. We had the salad and pizza. It was amazing. I don't usually eat Italian, but this was delicious!

Went here to celebrate with my husband and our families. We had a reservation for 12. Service was fantastic and they did a great job of showing us a special time. The restaurant inside was empty so it was nice to have the place to ourselves with such a large party, but there were people seated on the beautiful patio. After having tried various food places all over the world, my tastebuds are a bit refined for specific flavors so I wasn't this biggest fan of the food. However, the cocktails were delicious and things were cooked to perfection. For the prices, I don't know that I'd come here again. My favorite dish was the chicken (which funny enough is one of the only ones I didn't get a picture of). The ribs were good, and the appetizer we got was divine. The different sauces with the bread were a great way to start the lunch off. To finish off, they gave us a yummy lemon pie dessert for free to celebrate! Overall, this place will hold a special place in my heart because of how well this place treated us and the ambiance, but the brunch/ lunch menu wasn't my favorite. I will have to come back to try the dinner menu.

Walked bye for the first meal in Santa Barbra. The hotel had a nice restaurant and stopped in for a small late lunch. Got 2 signature cocktails and a pizza with green olives, kale, chorizo and a mix of cheeses. Great pizza and their cocktails were great.

Service was great, we had the manager check in once or twice to help us out because it was a busy night for our server. Constant flow of people, food came out very quickly despite it being busy. Upscale, coastal vibe. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary snickers bar dessert that was to die for (not vegan but I still tried a few bites) I wish there were more vegan options on the menu, only request for this little gem. One savory option that was Italian inspired. Will be back and recommend!

Excellent Italian food Wonderful setting across from the beach Great service from Jeff. Octopus appetizer Fresh peach pizza with Serrano ham Guanzaglio with veal bolognese Lemon meringue tart with huckleberry coulis

My family and I had dinner at Convivo and the service was a bit slow for a Friday night, but friendly. We shared some mains and apps as we wanted to try a little bit of everything. It was my first time here with my bf and his family are regulars when in town. We sat outside the patio and it was nicely heated with the outdoor heaters. The outdoor patio was full of diners too. We ordered octopus and beet salad to share. Both were good. We wished there was more beets in the salad than only 4 small pieces. To share for our mains we had pizza, steak and pasta. The really try to sell the fish that night lol. We insisted on getting our protein with our steak. Overall food was good, nice ambiance for the restaurant and bonus was they brought a nice dessert for my Nieces bday that was on the house. Thank you!

Our first time here for my wife's birthday. We were greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table outside. Beautiful views wonderful seats and tables that had heaters close by to make the outside experience very enjoyable. We order a few cocktails that were perfect to start our dinner. We had the Focaccia that was absolutely wonderful. Then we shared the octopus and pork belly. The octopus was good bigger piece needed a few extra chews the pork belly needed a bit more salt. The dish was plated beautifully and felt as if I was underwater with the octopus in seaweed and rocks.I had Shellfish roe Tagliolini. The pasta was all dente and the shrimp was good to perfection juicy and full of flavor. My wife had the Guinzaglio and it was delectable give notes of smokeniess from the veal bolongnese. We will definitely be back.

Food poisoning! Had a 3 course meal on Christmas Eve with my wife. We shared all 6 courses with each other. 6 hours later we were both in the bathroom with food poisoning. We called to let them know the next day and they denied responsibility, suggesting it was something else that got us both sick at the same time for less than 24 hours. $350 to vomit and be told I can't prove you made me sick is an insult. Eat here with caution because I never will again.

Staying at the Santa Barbara Inn. So starting our morning with breakfast on the patio seemed a natural. They have a lovely patio facing the ocean side of the hotel. When you book your stay at the hotel directly with the hotel, they give you a $25 credit to use for breakfast or lunch. Such a deal!!! The breakfast menu is not your typical Dennys type menu choices (see the photo). We decided to share the furikake eggs with shiitake and oyster mushrooms ($17). We also got a chocolate croissant ($5). Good service, lovely patio, and breakfast choice that was new to us and delicious at a price that couldn't be beat. Great choice to have breakfast at Convivo.

Great food and great service. I made the mistake of getting a wine I didn't care for but no problem: our food server took care of it immediately with no grief. The food is wonderful and you just can't go wrong with the environment. Try it! It's our "go to" every time we go to Santa Barbara.

Located inside the Santa Barbara Inn. Nice bar and restaurant with indoor as well as outdoor seating. Prices are fair and they have a nice variety on their menu. Very well, extremely efficient. They are very friendly and welcoming here. Good option if you are in the hotel or in the area.

(Overall: 100% | A+) - The service at Convivo was simply outstanding -- the servers were friendly, accommodating, and kind overall, making this a very enjoyable experience. Furthermore, the atmosphere is an open kitchen with intriguing fire show backgrounds, all within a very cute hotel. Very thrilled with the experience and food overall! (Pesce Misto: 97.5% | A) - This is a abundance of fruits from the sea for around the $50 price mark. I love how the plate looks a delightful feast. The pickled onion and sweet pepper add a great complement to the dish. The fish is salted and works well with the garlic oil dip, although if the dip was more aggressively flavored, I think it would work better. The seafood is also cooked tenderly and succulently making this a very large and enjoyable plate of food! (Crispy Brussels: 97.5% | A) - The crispy chicken skin is a unique rendition that is inspiring. The tahini sauce goes surprisingly well with the sprouts and overall the dish is appropriately flavored, although it may be lacking a bit of sweetness. (Jiji Spritz: 97.5% | A) - I love how this blend of floral aroma, fruit infusion, and alcohol creates a sweet drink that does not taste much like alcohol. The basil also adds some nice dimensionality. (Chocolate Caramel Bar: 100% | A+) - I love the kindness at Convivo that they serve one of their signature desserts as a birthday gift, when I visited a while back. This dessert is definitely on the decadent side, and is complemented by some intriguing nuttiness. The ice cream pairs well to counter the heaviness, but I think more in abundance could provide a better balance. Overall, very nice dessert though!

Second time here. The view is spectacular. I loved my dry sparkling wine. Food was tasty. The margherita pizza was chefs kiss!! There was a mishap but the manager Jesse handled it well.

Visiting town from Los Angeles for the memorial day weekend, so we wanted to choose somewhere special for our single night in town. We chose Convivo, based on its reputation, the reviews, and its location. I am definitely happy that we chose to dine here because we had a wonderful dinner. It's located on the ground floor of the Santa Barbara Inn and faces toward the Pacific Ocean. We were staying at another hotel close by so we chose to walk to dinner tonight. We were seated right after arriving, and the restaurant is bright and open, and they did a good job spacing out the tables. Our server was very polite and did a great job, however, the speed time of the items arriving was pretty slow. It took quite a while for us to receive our first appetizer and shareable item, as well as our drinks, but the wait was worth it. I started off with the Beef Carpaccio and thought it was terrific. It's a dish that I order often and have been for many years and I can say this is one of the better ones that I've had in a while. For my entrée, I chose the Cappellacci and thought it was delicious, however the portion size was quite small. It's not the sort of entrée that will fill you up but it has some really great flavors. We also ordered the Za'atar Flatbread for the table and all really enjoyed it. It comes with three different dips and it can be a great addition to whatever you're eating. Overall a really great dinner, with fair pricing, and although a bit slow, the servers were very polite, and the items that arrived were worth the wait. I would recommend and would come back next time I'm in town.

Made a reservation for Monday night, indoor, since it's a little cold outdoors. We are staying at the hotel, however if you drive in, valet is inclusive with restaurant dining. Amazing place, very modern and unique inside. Staff members are very nice and attentive. We got some potatoes to start with and we're really good. We got so full with potatoes that didn't really finish main dishes. I also had a mocktail, was bitter but good if you like bitter drinks. I had vegan mashriom pasta and husband had bolognese. Both dishes were really good and portions were pretty large. We enjoyed it however we were too full to finish or to order a dessert. Definitely recommend this beautiful place.

We ate every meal of our 3-day stay at the Inn at this restaurant and sampled just about everything on the menu. It was all fantastic. The bolognese and the pizzas were our favorites. The portions were very generous and the prices were what you would expect for a fine dining experience at a resort. The service was impeccable.

This is our favorite restaurant in SB! Great views, great food - the best chicken I have ever had! The service is always consistently good and we have been coming here for 4 years. Jamie most recently helped us and he was such a sweetheart!

My friend recommended this place and I am so glad they did! They have DELICIOUS pizza. I know there are some great pizza places in town, but I think this once is my personal favorite. We got a margherita pizza, the octopus, lamb meatballs (my favorite dish) and the insalata mercado. I wanted to do the meal all over again instantly. The service was great. Friendly host, bartender and the server gave plenty of great recommendations.

Here for Wedding after Bunch meal. The meal to price ratio is way off ! !! Service., meal and cocktail for 16 adults close to 3000.00. Having a special occasion the price is inflated! !! Try another Venue . Meal two or three small pieces of New York Steak as entree about 2x3 inches if so .

My husband and I had our wedding dinner reception at Convivo. Here is a breakdown of my experience working with Convivo for my wedding! Food: I have been to a LOT of weddings and food always seems to be a hit and miss, (the only time before this I had great wedding food was at a wedding in Italy). However, I am pleased to say that Convivo really delivered! The family style servings were so delicious and varied, all of my guests were raving about it. Starters were made with super fresh ingredients and a blend of Italian and California coastal flavors, I could tell they were made with with a lot of attention to detail. We had the beef straccoto and oven-roasted chicken as entrees and they were both amazing. The beef was super tender and melted in your mouth, while the chicken had that oven-roasted flavor (I think it was a harissa rub) that was also juicy (usually chicken is meh, but NOT here). My husband and I wanted delicious food to be a main priority at our wedding and I am really glad we picked Convivo. Ambiance: Beautiful and romantic patio area with a view of the beach. It was perfect for our intimate wedding of 42 guests. Convivo provided all the tables, linens silverware, basically everything you need at a dinner reception besides the flowers. We added flowers and candles and with the backdrop of the ocean, it was very lovely. Service: I worked with Kristina to book the venue (I also stayed at the SB Inn hotel, which was also wonderful) and she made sure I was taken care of! We first started emailing 5 months ahead of the wedding date and she was always responsive and super helpful! The service staff during the night of was also great, everyone we encountered was so courteous and accommodating. Thanks Convivo for making out wedding day even more special!

We tried Convivo for the first time recently and it was amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious, great service and the atmosphere on the patio in the evening was perfect for a laid back date night. We sampled a few appetizers including the meatballs and shrimp. For dinner my husband got the ribs, I got the rock crab ravioli and both were excellent. We will make a point to come back some time in the future. Thanks!

Really really good food!! I got simple dishes like the potatoes and Seaweed Mafaldine pasta and they were so tasty. Complex ingredients and very good.

Wow! This spot could probably coast by on location alone, but everything here was top notch. Parking: free valet parking on site at the Santa Barbara Inn. Service: From the hostess to the server, everyone was friendly, personable, and warm. Ambience: snag a table on their patio directly across the street from a panoramic ocean view! Food: Loved the Charcoal Avocado salad, octopus appetizer, the Jamon Serrano pizza, and the Zafferano, a rich and unctuous risotto mixed in with uni butter(!!!). Don't recommend the lamb meatballs, which were heavy and dry. All in all a great find, just outside Santa Barbara, so without the tourist throngs. Will definitely return - perfect spot for a special occasion.

Charming, stylish restaurant inside the Santa Barbara Inn just below PCH and the 101. We ate out on the patio, which looks out onto the palm tree-lined streets and the ocean beyond... near perfect Southern California setting. The service is absolutely lovely; everyone seemed so happy and... convivial (sorry!), even though we arrived for lunch incredibly late. If you need to find the restrooms, go back out the restaurant entrance, turn right down the hall and - as the staff will tell you - "don't give up" (it's a bit far). The charcoal avocado seems to be so popular they just call it "char avo" and I can see why: it's bursting with flavor, and the ponzu, citrus and strawberries are such a perfect balance to the avocado and radicchio. The octopus was also delicious, surprisingly paired with pork belly and egg. The Mediterranean-infused lamb meatballs were fine, but probably the most one-dimensional of the starters we ordered. For my entree, I had the jamon serrano pizza, which was fresh, hot, and savory... the artichoke and brussel sprout leaves gave it a real earthy punch, but the real revelation were the mushrooms, which I did not expected to be so prominent... anyway, highly recommended. Give this place a try if you're looking for an elegant spot for lunch away from the hustle/bustle of downtown. Valet parking via the hotel.

Delicious Italian food with a picturesque view! The location is stunning, the service was excellent, and the food was satisfying, especially the pizza. A top choice for Italian cuisine in Santa Barbara!

Went for an anniversary lunch on a weekday. We sat outside. Beautiful location, interesting and good salads.

I'll preface this by saying I came here for a work event so it was in the event space in the back. Waiters were circulating bringing food and there was also a lot of seafood (which unfortunately I don't like). I tried a few slices of cheese pizza and also mushroom pizza and both were really good. We had an open bar and mini desserts such as chocolate chip cookies and little cakes which were nice. I'd be curious to try more of its pizza, especially their margherita pizza which apparently I missed, because the other slices were very good.

I had not planned ahead by making a reservation for a very busy Saturday night. Lesson learned. Long lines with a long wait time wasn't an option. We checked put Yelp and spotted Convivo. I called to see what the wait time was and was relieved that b they could seat us right away. Ubered over and initially, my one friend and I were a bit leery about a restaurant within a hotel. There happened to also be a boisterous happy wedding party from within one of the dinig rooms. Thankfully, we didn't hear much of it as we were seated on the patio. It was dim. No candles but we managed to order off the menu with our phone flashlights. To start and to share: Flatbread and Hummus- incredibly delicious! Ojai Fig Salad - pretty presentation and very tasty Octopus with Pork belly and poached egg- unique and definitely would order again! Lamb Meatballs- of course, delicious Margherita Pizza - didn't have any but my dining companion thoroughly enjoyed it the next day as well. And finally, a Lemon Tart, which was refreshingly tart and very similar to a Key Lime Pie, my favorite. Service was great! Best restaurant so far and would come back again to try other dishes here.

Overall, we had a great experience at Convivo. The staff was really kind and sweet. Our food was incredibly tasty. Their house market salad was the underdog of the night that won our hearts - the peaches, tomatoes, apples, and greens were all fresh and the champagne vinaigrette took it all to the next level. The crudo was a great starter. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything you order. Drinks were great. I will be trying to recreate the Mrs. Jones when I get back to Seattle - it was heaven! And valet is complimentary!

The food is amazing. Pictures of their featured plates are as a good as they appear. Rib Eye Steak crust was perfect. Risotto wad cooked perfect for the american palate . One can't but pick a more perfect place for outdoors dining.

Charcoal prawns 9.28/10- the shrimp is huge! I really liked how they made a combination with clementines and shishito peppers as it all paired really well together and gave it a refreshing taste. The shrimp were also perfectly charcoaled giving it a subtle smoky taste Octopus 8.46/10- I wasn't a huge fan of the octopus itself as it's not really my cup of tea, but it was still really good. It was charred very well, and also fresh. They also included pork belly, poached egg, and radish in this dis. The pork belly was phenomenal. It was incredibly tender and rich in flavor, with crispy edges. The poached egg with it was also great, the egg was not runny (which actually complemented the octopus and pork belly well compared to runny egg) Jamón Serrano 8.69/10- this pizza was so good and also such an interesting combo. It has Spanish cured ham, Gorgonzola, caramelized onion, and rosemary. Together this made the pizza have a sweet flavor without being too overwhelming. It was also very creamy, and not too heavy. (I wish they specified this had ham though in English on the menu) Guinzaglio 9.23/10- veal bolognese, absolutely so rich, delicious, and filling. I love the pasta they used as it's so fresh also. The veal had a strong smoky flavor. Lemon tart 9.17/10- very light and the meringue was fluffy. The lemon was very fresh and citrusy without taking away from the sweetness. The noise berry sauce with it also made it taste incredible. Pistachio cheesecake 6.27/10- the cheesecake was pretty fresh however I felt that the pistachio flavor was not as fresh and made it a bit of a weird combination. I really liked the crust tho. I did enjoy it with the sauce tho Chocolate hazelnut caramel bar 9.37/10- so delicious. The chocolate ganache is very rich and tastes like mousse. I really like how the crust is light but adds lots of flavor. The caramel flavor is subtle but adds a great pang. The hazelnuts are perfectly roasted also.

Came here Thanksgiving week. They fit me in the bar last min. Met Devin and Nelly. They were absolutely welcoming and hilarious. Had a plethora if drinks that ended with one of the best espresso martinis I've had in years. This should be your first choice always. You're welcome!!!

Amazing food experience here. Some of the best food I've ever had. The risotto I ordered was out of this world, the steak was superb and the half chicken to die for. Service was very good, although the food was served very fast after ordering. It might had to do with there only being one other table and the staff was already cleaning up (at 9-9.30pm). Nevertheless, I will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

My Asian brother from another mother hangs his speed opener here and wouldn't unless he had full confidence in the place. Glad i know him so well. Angel the manager was great with the food suggestions as well. Best lunch since lockdown. The Foccia bread is the best in town. Followed by the buccatini which made80s Italy appear even though I've never been. As well as them Meyer lemon pizza. The Libations made me see the divine (see my pics). But i digress, so judge for yourself and let's compare notes.

Good location right near the beach and reasonable prices for the food you get. However service was slow, so just take that into account when you're dining here. Food ordered: + pesce crudo: only two pieces of this so keep in mind if you're sharing this as an appetizer. This was pretty and delicious in my opinion, with a tang from the mix of citrus and a good amount of avocado paired with tuna. + beef carpaccio: meets expectations and is also well presented. This one is easy for sharing as an appetizer. Good if you like horseradish. + zafferano: great pasta option. Good amount of seafood (mussels, clams, prawns) and the rice is very creamy. We were here for my friend's birthday so they gave her a complimentary key lime type of cheesecake. Even though I heard valet was free, we did street parking. If you get lucky, you'll find a spot right on Milpas St like we did next to the restaurant. I saw plenty of cars also parked on the side of Cabrillo Blvd. Walking distance from the waterfront so it's great for a stroll before or after the meal.

This place was not bad. But what I highly recommend you avoiding is the whole fried fish. For the hefty price tag, it was dry and we didn't enjoy the sauces that came with it. I'd skip the fish and order something else!

Ambiance: average. Nothing too special. Distant view of shore beach. Nicer outdoors in the evening Food: average. Nothing special or to brag about. Not bad not great. Service: great service Drinks: drinks were good. Great flavor I wouldn't go out of my way to come again but it's good to dine at if you stay at the hotel