The Bistro At Bacara Resort & Spa

Santa Barbara, United States

3.4

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Good For
Breakfast, Lunch
Parking
Valet
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No

Description

Specialties

Inspired by the elegant, old-​fashioned charm of the Italian Riviera, The Bistro blends the finest locally-​sourced ingredients with flavors of Italy, rich in seafood, fragrant olive oil, fresh herbs and farmers’ market vegetables. Menu highlights include traditional Italian dishes, such as pastas and brick-​oven flatbreads, complemented by lighter, coastal cuisine. The refreshed dining room incorporates elements of Santa Barbara’s beautiful panorama, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Santa Ynez Mountains on the other. Traditional elements such as chiseled ironwork, upholstered panel and, Moorish archways will create a fresh, modern aesthetic. Like California, the new look represents a measure of balance and contrasts, being Old World while modern, spacious while intimate and understated while luxurious.

History

Established in 2013.

Renovated in 2013

Meet the Manager

Chef Chris T.

Manager

The Bistro is led by Chef de Cuisine Chris Turano, who earned the prestigious role after competing on Food Network’s Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell. Taking the helm of an Italian restaurant is a natural progression for Turano, who grew up cooking Italian cuisine with his Sicilian-​born father. «My approach is to keep food simple and let the ingredients speak for themselves, especially when you have California’s bounty at your fingertips,» said Turano.

Prior to joining Bacara, Turano served as executive chef of Chicago Firehouse Restaurant and the Quadrangle Club at the University of Chicago. In addition to formal training at College of DuPage in Illinois, Turano’s impressive background includes a stint under famed Chef Ted Cizma, Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef of 2001.