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Price range: $6,300 - $10,400 Price range: $6,300 - $10,400
Couples usually spend $8,350 Couples usually spend $8,350
Reception
$250 starting price
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These prices are available for the months of August through November. These prices are available for the months of January through February.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

An intimate wedding venue in Santa Barbara, California, Arnoldi’s Cafe is the perfect authentic and cultured setting for your wedding reception. The history at this quaint restaurant is as thick as the Italian lasagna and meatballs served. Aside from the ambience is the lovely, vintage-style decor, truly a little slice of Italy nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara.

Facilities and Capacity
Though the cafe provides a coddled feeling of intimacy, there are two event spaces that can accommodate anywhere from 2-150 guests. There is one partially covered outdoor patio area as well as an indoor banquet hall to choose from.

To buyout the patio on a friday or saturday evening the cost is $7k food and beverage minimum plus tax and tip and an event fee ranging from $300-1000.


Services Offered
Arnoldi’s Cafe comes with expertly trained and friendly staff that will work with couples to satisfy their wildest wedding dreams. In addition to a strong and immediate sense of trust with this wedding venue, the location also includes:

  • Event planning
  • Referrals
  • Catering services
  • Attention to dietary restrictions
  • Food/beverage items
  • Parking

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Reviews of Arnoldi's Cafe

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
25 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Arnoldi's Cafe is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The venue is praised for its reasonable costs, responsive and helpful staff, delicious food, and excellent service. The back patio area is particularly popular, offering privacy, beautiful decorations with twinkle lights, and a bocce court. The inclusive buffet menu options, such as calamari, pizza, rotolo, lasagna, and chicken marsala, received positive feedback, with guests raving about the taste and ample portions. The attentive and friendly staff, including event manager Sara and head waiter Guillermo, contributed to a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Arnoldi's Cafe is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The venue is praised for its reasonable costs, responsive and helpful staff, delicious food, and excellent service. The back patio area is particularly popular, offering privacy, beautiful decorations with twinkle lights, and a bocce court. The inclusive buffet menu options, such as calamari, pizza, rotolo, lasagna, and chicken marsala, received positive feedback, with guests raving about the taste and ample portions. The attentive and friendly staff, including event manager Sara and head waiter Guillermo, contributed to a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience.

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Jacqueline W. Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect location for Rehearsal Dinner!

We held our wedding rehearsal dinner at Arnoldi's Cafe and it was a big hit! We rented out the entire back patio for our group of around 75 people. This allowed for us to enjoy some privacy and we had full access to their two bocce ball courts - the kids loved this! They had heaters placed around the tables which was needed on the unexpectedly chilly evening we had. Food and beverages were great. Highly recommend this spot if you're considering it for an event!
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Caroline H. Sent on 05/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding at Arnoldi’s

I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Sara and Arnoldi’s! I work in the wedding industry, and sought out Arnoldi’s because I knew how much money you can save by working with a venue with a reasonable venue fee, catering costs, and in house rentals. On top of their reasonable costs, they also were super responsive, helpful, flexible, and served my guests delicious food and drinks day of. Would recommend to anyone looking for a laid back venue in SB!
R
Rosanne F. Sent on 01/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Rehearsal Dinner!

We had a rehearsal dinner at Arnoldi's on their back patio and were very happy with the venue, food and service. Sara went out of her way to accommodate our food allergies and restrictions. The patio was separated by curtains from the rest of the outdoor area which gave us some privacy and the ability to move around within our space. The food was very good ad the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant for your next large party!
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Arnoldi's Cafe frequently asked questions

Arnoldi's Cafe includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Arnoldi's Cafe includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Arnoldi's Cafe includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Arnoldi's Cafe for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
Arnoldi's Cafe is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
Arnoldi's Cafe currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.

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