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 2-200 guests. There is one partially covered outdoor patio area as well as an indoor banquet hall to choose from.
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:
We had the wedding of our dreams at Arnoldi’s. Everything from the venue, to the food, and the staff were excellent. Our guests all raved about how good everything tasted. They happily accommodated those with special diet needs and were particularly attentive to both my husband and I, setting food aside for us as we socialized with our 100 guests. Their patio is romantic and simple, making it a versatile space for any wedding type, especially with flowers and decor provided by Ruben Pedregon who was a pleasure to work with and styled my “literary dreams” theme perfectly in the outdoor venue. Event planner Sara went above and beyond helping us plan our day, and was always courteous and professional through our many months of correspondence. Our wedding reception at Arnoldi’s was intimate, yet elegant and we will always be grateful for the amazing evening we had at this wonderful restaurant.
Sent on 10/29/2019
Katy P.
· Married on 07/04/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Best Venue in Santa Barbara
This Venue met and exceeded every expectation we had for our big day. They made sure every detail was perfect, memorable and DELICIOUS. Sara was fantastic to work with, bending over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. The staff was professional, personable and friendly... and our guests raved about our food. The 5 cheese rigatoni is to die for, and if we HAD to pick a favorite- that would be it. Everything was amazing and we had so many people comment that this was the best wedding and venue they had ever attended. Thank you Arnoldis for the service, and the memories. I think we will do an anniversary party there every year!
Sent on 07/05/2019
Jessica
· Married on 04/05/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Excellent experience!
We spoke with Sara several months leading up to our wedding and she helped us plan my wedding reception here at Arnoldi's. It was a small wedding (30 people total) and she gave us the back patio terrace with curtains. It was the PERFECT size for the entire group! We were blocked off from the rest of the restraurant and it felt very private. She helped me create and customize our menu for the wedding which was family style catering and the food tasted absolutely amazing. (our guests are still telling us how fantastic the food was!!) She even created special plates for family members with food allergies. They allowed us to have a microphone for speeches and other music, even though the patio wasn't closed off to other people. The small wedding was treated as if we had 500 people there and we felt incredibly special and important. We had servers coming in and out constantly asking what we needed, help clear our plates and never complained (and I know how these large groups can be!) The server attending our alcohol table was also doing a fantastic job at helping our guests keep their glasses full. Before the wedding I gave Sara all of our table decorations to set up with my ideas in mind, and when we walked in to the reception, I was completely stunned and amazed at what she did with our decorations!!! I was BEYOND impressed, it was more than I ever imagined it to be. I was honestly expecting some average looking table but nope, Sara made it spectacular and made my wedding feel like a huge expensive wedding, even though it was so small. I would recommend this business to anyone with a wedding, large or small because they truly go above and beyond, treat you like royality, and make your day all about you.
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions 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?
Cake Cutting
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
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
200
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
2
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
Catering Services
Clean Up
Set Up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
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
1 Wedding Deal & Discount
Daytime Wedding Deal
Book a daytime wedding, including weekends, for 2019-2020 and get the entire patio space private for only a $2000 food minimum plus tax and tip. No other site rental fees!
Map
600 Olive Street Santa Barbara, 93103 See on map
805-283-6214(Phone number)
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Arnoldi's Cafe?
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
At Arnoldi's Cafe, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Arnoldi's Cafe includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At Arnoldi's Cafe, what does the bar service starting price include?
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
What are the most important characteristics of Arnoldi's Cafe in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Arnoldi's Cafe for wedding events is known for:
Historic Building
Restaurant
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Arnoldi's Cafe for wedding events?
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does Arnoldi's Cafe offer?
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following types of wedding events:
Bridal Shower
Ceremony
Engagement Party
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Arnoldi's Cafe offer for wedding events?
Arnoldi's Cafe offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Set Up
What percentage of users recommend Arnoldi's Cafe and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Arnoldi's Cafe is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in average response time.
What kind of wedding service promotions does Arnoldi's Cafe offer?
Arnoldi's Cafe currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.
