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Via Vai Trattoria & Pizzeria
1483 East Valley Rd, Montecito
Phone: (805) 565-9393
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Reviews by the General Public
Lackluster, 8/6/2010
Reviewer: Katie
from Santa Barbara, CA
We ordered chicken, pasta (which was extremely undercooked), and pizza - nothing to be excited about. Very average food for a $80 bill. Also, what's with all the flies around this place - do not eat outside!
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Maybe We Should've Gotten the Pizza?, 8/1/2010
Reviewer: Daryl
from Santa Barbara, CA
We've tried Via Via twice - once for carry-out, once for dine-in. The roasted chicken dish was excellent, as were a couple of the desserts, but the lasagna and the other dishes we tried were nothing to write home about. I'd choose Via Maestra 42 over this one for the food any time.
Our dine-in experience on the patio involved a lot of being ignored. The waiters would sometimes disappear completely for five or ten minutes, and were difficult to flag down when they finally did appear. Drink refills were sloshed hurriedly into our glasses, boxes for leftovers tossed onto our table, and there was a persistent swarm of flies that hovered around our table the entire time.
We had to stop a server to order dessert after waiting and waiting. (We were clearly finished eating.) We nearly had to trip him later to ask for our check. He said "okay," then vanished for another ten minutes. When he reappeared, he again ignored us. We finally had to stop another waiter and ask him to get the check for us.
I might get something to go from them again - people eating the pizzas looked pretty happy, but I won't be dining there in person again. With appetizers and meals we spent nearly $80 for two people for lunch, and for the money we expected far better service.
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Great Italian dinner and service, 7/19/2010
Reviewer: John Kaper
from Torrance/CA
We were stuck in Sunday eveing SB traffic returning to L.A. and we pulled in for dinner to let the traffic die dn and relax. My first time at Via Vai with my wife, we enjoyed the excellent service, the great atomsphere and our delicious dinner. It seemed like a spot that the locals frequent. I loved their Zuppa de Piesce (sp)and my wife enjoyed her dinner. Very relaxing and a nice break before getting back onto the FWY.
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Good time., 1/26/2010
Reviewer: BJC
from Santa Barbara, CA
Went here last week on a rainy cold day and had a really nice bowl of pasta. Ordered Rigatoni Pomodoro and it was hot and tasty. The service was prompt and the manger was very nice since he cleared the pathway for my pregnant wife. I have never experienced a bad time here and would recommend this place with five stars.
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DON'T Expect Authentic Italian Food
Reviewer: Jessica
from Santa Barbara, CA
When we arrived we were seated right away and did not even have the chance to sit down before we were asked what we want to drink, brought bread, etc. They were VERY pushy. However, after we ordered we NEVER saw our waiter again until they brought out the check. My wife and I decided to get white wine (not bad, but NOT cold) and pizza. We travel to Italy every Christmas and their Pizza was NOT even close to true Italian pizza. The crust was not crisp at all (you can't even pick up the pizza), they used way too much sauce (which they charge $0.50 for), and the pizzas are bland. The atmosphere is also not great...too many people are crammed into the restaurant. If you want good pizza I would reccommend Piatti's across the street.
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AMAZING
Reviewer: Randy Friedman
from Santa Barbara, CA
Via Vai is one of my favorite resturants in town!!! I wish I could go here all the time. All the guestions that are above, all get two thumbs up!!!
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Real Italian Food with Great Montecito Service
Reviewer: Hajir Sailors
from Santa Barbara, CA
From the Pizzas and Calzones to the carpaccio and the pastas this is a great place for non-american italian food. Not overspiced, not too large a portion, just really the perfect italian middle point. But while being real and italian they maintain the highest level or service, never the need to ask for a glass to be refilled, never a hurried push to get out of your seat, never a rude comment, about as nice and as helpful as can be while still maintaining the great accents that they have. I had a table of 9 with 8 of the table being under 21, usually this sort of table would be treated like crap at most restaurants. However dinner went off without a glitch, everyone was happy, all went well! Do stop by and give business to one of the few reasonably priced locations in Montecito, run by locals with good quality food.
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Perfecto!! Moto Italiano
Reviewer: Miguel Baja
from Santa Barbara, CA
This is a perfect Italian restaurant.
You can't go wrong.
Great food for all, uncommon choices and familiar favorites.
Service is excellent and international, always fun.
Killer tiramisu, rarely had better.
Great wines as well.
You won't be disappointed.
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Great Pizza
Reviewer: Emma
from Santa Barbara, CA
This place has some of the best thin crust pizza I have ever had. The salads are also wonderful. The service can be a bit slow, but it's a busy place.
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Love Love Love Their Authentic Pizza
Reviewer: Barbara
from Santa Barbara, CA
Via Vai is the place we go when we are craving authentic Italian style pizza. Our first trip was immediately after our visit to Naples because we were craving pizza. The crust is thin, crispy, and flavorful. Their simply wonderful margaretia pizza is still our favorite even though we have had their specialty pizzas. The bruschetta was a delicious smoky flavor and the tomatoes are deliciously sweet. The house bread and olive oil are tasty as well. The service is amazing. For our friend's birthday, we told our waitress it was his birthday. At the end of the meal, she arrived with a complimentary tiramasu and admitted that she wasn't going to sing because she's not much of a singer. Her humbleness was sweet and endearing. We look forward to many visits to come.
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Incredible! Great place in Monteicto
Reviewer: David Granger
from Santa Barbara, CA
Great service, incredible food, and a light atmosphere. Their pizzas are a must have. I've been here with my wife and with large groups and the service is the same. Their staff is attentive to your needs and I'd highly recommend Via Vai for anyone seeking excellent Italian!
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Amazing!
Reviewer: Erika
from Santa Barbara, CA
My family and I have been eating at this restaurant for quite a while now, and it has never disappointed us. It is always good and the wait staff is incredibly nice and helpful. We go there for all birthdays and whenever we have people visiting from out of town, or just whenever we want to go to dinner.
The specials are always delicious and different, and the regular menu is spectacular no matter what you get. I highly recommend this fantastic restaurant!
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