Emilio's Chef brings his extraordinary talent for superb international cuisine to Emilio’s dining and catering menus. Come by and sample the enticing Mediterranean cuisine that makes Emilio's special.

Emilio's Hours
Saturday-Wednesday   5:30 to close
Thursday-Friday           4:00 to close

De Paola Vineyards presents De Paola Zinfandel, award winning wine hand crafted by proprietor and vintner Michael De Paola.

In the 1970s, Emilio's proprietor Michael DePaola lived in Boston where he had a pizza trailer that he took throughout New England. In 1979 Michael moved to Santa Barbara and opened Michael Anthony’s Pizzaria on State Street with cousin Anthony Caliguiri.

While Michael honeymooned in Italy with his new bride, Kim, a fire in the building next door to the pizzaria caused the building to be condemned and the idea for Emilio’s was born very quickly. Emilio’s is named after Michael’s father who helped to build the restaurant. Michael also thought his dad had a great restaurant name.

From the beginning Emilio’s mission statement has been to treat locals and visitors with respect and to provide an extraordinary dining experience in an elegant yet relaxed, family style atmosphere. The philosophy of respect runs deeply through the entire staff and comes out in the food and service.

Emilio's restaurant chef brings an international flavor to it's seasonal menu. Each dish leaves the kitchen as a beautiful work of art. On special occasions Emilio’s has hosted celebrity guest chefs including Todd English and Lidia Bastianch, both of whom have numerous restaurants throughout the country.

Whether you’re a local out for a delicious yet casual dining experience or visiting Santa Barbara from distant shores, you’ll find warm smile and comfortable place waiting for you at Emilio’s Ristorante & Bar.