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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

A Santa Barbara historical building and a local institution, Arnoldi’s Cafe is the perfect authentic and cultured setting for your wedding reception. With an ode to the owners family coming from Lake Como.Italy to Santa Barbara in the late 1800s due to Santa Barbara somewhat mirroring the beauty of Lake Como you will find touches and art including a giant wall sized mural of the lake and an entire private room dedicated to it called "The Lake Como Room" perfect for 50 or less people. Our lovely garden can fit 175 people. Have your guests play bocce and dance the night away ar our historic restaurant with delicious food. 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 2-175 guests. There is one partially covered outdoor patio area as well as the indoor Lake Como room 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. We offer daytime weddings as well at a lower cost.


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

  • Event planning
  • Catering services
  • Attention to dietary restrictions
  • Food/beverage items
  • Parking
  • Personalized service with as many questions as you need, and constant quick communication
  • Woman-owned

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

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
29 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 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 and Event Venue is highly praised for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, making it a perfect spot for weddings and events. Reviewers appreciated the responsiveness and kindness of Sara, the owner, and mentioned that the staff, especially Guillermo, was attentive and helpful throughout the events. The venue's charming patio and bocce courts, as well as the authentic Italian cuisine, were highlighted as standout features that added to the overall positive experience for guests.

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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 and Event Venue is highly praised for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance, making it a perfect spot for weddings and events. Reviewers appreciated the responsiveness and kindness of Sara, the owner, and mentioned that the staff, especially Guillermo, was attentive and helpful throughout the events. The venue's charming patio and bocce courts, as well as the authentic Italian cuisine, were highlighted as standout features that added to the overall positive experience for guests.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 29 reviews
Google
4.5/5 402 reviews
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Tiffany Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception/Dinner

We just had our wedding reception here and I can't say good enough things about our experience. Sara (owner) was so responsive and kind for almost a year of us planning. She made me feel at ease which is so appreciated during wedding planning. The food was amazing, all our guests thought so too. The overall ambiance was great and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Price was competitive and well worth every penny. Thanks Arnoldis and Sara for making our wedding night unforgettable!!
Kyle
Kyle D. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fabulous venue for our wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome reception!

Arnoldi’s is an amazing restaurant and event venue! It was the ideal spot for our wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome reception. Booking the patio and bocce courts for a private event was incredibly easy, and we had a great experience working with Sara. She was extremely helpful, addressing all our questions and ensuring everything was taken care of smoothly.

Initially, we had some concerns when the restaurant briefly closed after we booked, following the passing of one of the long-time owners. However, Sara stepped up and has been running everything without a hitch.

Highlights:

Ambiance: The atmosphere and location are superb. The restaurant is nestled in a charming, classic Santa Barbara building, and the patio feels like an Italian backyard. The bocce courts add an extra element of fun!
Décor: The newly updated chairs and decorations are lovely and complement the space perfectly.
Food: The food is phenomenal—authentic Italian at its finest! From the bread and salads to the pasta and sauces, everything was delicious. My personal favorites were the chicken parm and Tuscan chicken. For the reception, we went with heavy appetizers and desserts, and both the cannoli and tiramisu were exceptional.
Drinks: Sara’s wine recommendations were a big hit, and for a fun touch, don’t miss out on a classic Hamm’s after enjoying a Negroni.
Lastly, the staff (especially Guillermo!) was fantastic—super attentive, helpful, and on top of everything the entire evening.

We can’t recommend Arnoldi’s enough! If you can’t host your event here, do yourself a favor and at least come for dinner. You won’t regret it!
J
Julia B. Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful wedding at Arnoldis. The patio is beautiful, the staff was lovely and our guests are still raving about the food. This was such a great local spot to have a great and reasonably priced event.
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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 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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