Italian home cooking includes thin-crust pizza, lasagna & more in a simple, muraled space. Based on 150 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
1483 E Valley Rd #20, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 565-9393
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
Menu
… View more
Photo Gallery
Reviews
Jason B. de Leon
Via Vai was a great referral by a local church goer, while we attend mass at Our Lady of Carmel. The food was very pleasing, delicious, and the service was great! We are happy to have ventured over here and this meal was a memorable one. Thank you to the kind staff and the leading gentleman that made sure we had a great dinner.
… more
Dwayne Carter
First time eating here…was looking for brick oven pizza. All was good but did not like the taste of the pizza. Lived in Italy and not sure why 8 didn’t like the flavor but neither my wife or myself finished it…Sorry guys – service was great!
… more
Rachel Raab
Service was amazing. !!!! Bread was bomb. Pasta came quick for kids- just missing a kids menu. Pappardelle was perfect. Got with veggies. Deserts were perfect. Wine was yummy. Will def go back. The salad was – one of a kind. Appreciate all the fresh ness.
… more
Jamie A
The staff is so wonderful and the food is amazing! We come here whenever we are in Santa Barbara. I recently went to Italy and had authentic Naples pizza, and let me tell you, the pizza at Via Vai is on point! Thank you for a great experience!
… more
Daniel Sarmiento
Excellent quality of food and service here. Came here for dinner with the boys, we wanted to get dressed up a bit and have some authentic Italian food. First off, the atmosphere is amazing and hearing the waiters chat to each other in Italian really sells me on this place. Youngest child liked the penne, first born loved the pizza, and the caprese salad was great.
… more
Erin Griffin
A longtime local favorite. The coziest spot with a great patio and truly delicious Italian food. Takeout is just as good with generous portions. The daily specials are always incredible, and the insalata cappuccina and fettuccini bolognese are some all time favorites.
… more
Kip L
Always a delight with consistent quality Italian food with a Mountain view. Service can be spotty at times but only when the restaurant is very busy. Kid friendly (they love the pizza and pasta) and outside is a nice atmosphere.
… more
MALISSA ALVAREZ
We tried something new… If you like italian food , and I mean real italian food made right! But have kids, don’t get to enjoy it like back n the days, this place was like we were in “Momma’s kitchen” ❤️ I picked my meal from pics. Online, and after, talking to our Waiter…, lamb chops , breaded chicken, salmon and so much more,,, did I mention we ate outside, great staff, prices are on point! Healthy ingredients
… more
Mark Y
I wish we could give a 3 1/2 because the food is good and sometimes the service is great and sometimes it’s not so great.
… more
Shawn Tahy
My experience being a first time customer it was amazing! I love the vintage rustic atmosphere and love the smell of the food being prepared. I recommend this as a place to dine for anyone traveling thru, and amazing pizza I loved it and the appetizer bread with the olive oil.
… more
… View more