Benchmark Eatery - (Near Santa Barbara, CA)

Harv Don’t feel like burgers and fries, but want something else besides Mexican? Then come to Nardi! Fresh made pasta and pizza in a super chic decor in the middle of Pacific City. There are white and red sauce pizzas, both of which are fired up in their special pizza oven. Even the kids pizza is made from the fresh dough and has crispy pockets in the crust (no complaints from a picky 3 year old that joined us on this outing), The pasta is perfectly cooked and sauced just right without the excess sauce that most places put. The fettuccine with wild boar is the top seller and portion sizes are adequate even for big eaters. The lobster ravioli had a nice rice sauce with 6 big raviolis in the plate. For seafood lovers, there’s branzino and for the adventurous there’s seafood linguini with squid black ink. The sides are tasty, but a touch on the expensive side with a Cesar salad at $16, but the meatballs, broccolini and prosciutto are all tasty. Service was impeccable with the waitress passing numerous times to check in the table.

Ryuurosen Channel Very good food and excellent service. The waitress was very polite and helpful. I had the firecracker tacos which were delicious as well as the creme brule. 100% would do again!

Diana Sauceda The food was great, the service was amazing and the atmosphere was friendly. Met up with friends for brunch, we each enjoyed our dishes. I ordered a dulce de leche latte, hot, it was perfect. My croissant breakfast was great with the salsa verde they make in house. Cant wait to return and try something else on the menu.

Armando Bautista Waitress was very knowledgeable of the whole entire menu. Every question we asked she had a very prompt and satisfying response. Food was delicious huge amounts of portions, and very friendly atmosphere.

Denise Fisher This was, hands down, the best and most authentic Italian we have ever had! If it was local to me I would be a regular there. My only regret is that we are only traveling through and I couldn’t sample the entire menu. It’s a small location but the atmosphere is on point and it is very busy because the food is fantastic! I was so full but I couldn’t leave without trying their crème brûlée and their cannolis. OMGOODNESS it was so worth being beyond full when we left. I will make a point to go there every time I am traveling through.

Kyle Bergeron This place is good! Highly recommend. Wide selection of seasoned poke and bowl choices for a quick bite or a larger meal. Very fresh! If you have any questions on the menu, don’t be shy they’re more than happy to help. Super chill place.