Santa Barbara Italian Cafe

babiblu04 

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14 years ago

Good food, but servers need some work – We decided to try this place out last night with another couple. My husband called to make reservations, and the hostess was not very intelligent or focused- she had to ask him to repeat simple things (i.e. number in our party) multiple times. We arrive and the hostess tells us she us they are out of menus (a little odd since the place isn't even half full...), but then after a few mins found some. We were handed a Valentine's menu, and asked if we could order off the regular (Their we... read more

FriendswoodLocal 

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14 years ago

I Will Not Return – I have been to Santa Barbara Italian Cafe several times. The service is generally good, once they get around to you, but you may be seated for 20 minutes before you see anyone. They simply do not seem to care whether you wait (particularly Mamma). The food is OK at best - you can get much better Italian food nearby for much less money and much better service. If you have a complaint, you should keep it to yourself. When I made a complaint to a waiter, Mamma came out and started yelling at me saying that I... read more

AliceD 

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15 years ago

Mamma-you're not all that – We used to like this place, but as time has gone on we decided it just wasn't worth it. There is constant turnover in servers, who are generally very young and inexperienced--eager to please, but no one has trained them. (We've seen Mamma fire a waiter in the middle of dinner service and they all look like they are terrified of her.) Our last trip there the hostess (friend of Mamma) kept people waiting even though there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. She was folding napkins and pouring water... read more

bambambndt 

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16 years ago

Not So Good Experience – I have to agree with clearlycanadian's description of "mamma." First and last visit to this restaurant. The food was ok, nothing special to note. Upon arrival we were told there was a ten minute wait. The restaurant was about a third full. After asking about the wait, the answer we received was "the kitchen is backed up." The service by far was sub-par. We asked for bread that was suppose to be there prior to our meal and after the third request, half way though the meal, we finally received the piec... read more

myowncorner 

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17 years ago

Great pasta! – We love eating here. Everything is good. The desserts are the best! Sometimes, the service is a little slow. But, it is worth the wait. 

clearlycanadian 

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17 years ago

Soup Natzi has nothing on Mamma – You think the Soup Natzi in Seinfeld is bad... try going to this restaurant! Mamma is a terror. She is not accomodating, she takes advantage of her customers and tries to squeeze out every penny from a large group of people. The food was good, and I promise Mamma will think it's great, but I would say it's good. I was told a month in advance that we could pre-order for a group of 25 people and when I called back a week prior to the dinner (after the invites were sent out) to give the final h... read more

Contributor 

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19 years ago

Homey and inexpensive BYOB spot for homemade Italian cuisine with a Croatian touch. – The Scene Casual and welcoming décor complements the strip mall location of this Friendswood favorite. Regulars chat amiably among the wood tables in the open dining room while cheery music plays in the background. Overhead lighting creates a few harsh spots, but the pleasant waitstaff and family atmosphere more than compensate. The Food Everything here is made-to-order under the watchful eye of owner and self-taught chef Jordana "mama" Put... read more