Villa & Vine Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
19 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Gracen H. Sent on 09/10/2023Well-oiled, organized wedding venue
I had my wedding here back in June 2023. This venue does a great job, the food is delicious, and costs are on par with what you'll pay at any other venue - if not cheaper. Their team is very organized, and they put on events here most weekends, so they know the drill. It's also naturally beautiful, which can save costs on decor and florals. The decision to have our reception here was an easy one. -
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Kilian G. Sent on 05/19/2023Such a Fun Time, Beautiful Venue and Attentive Service
It’s becoming increasingly rare to find spaces in California that feel historic the way this venue does. I thought it was great when I first visited but was completely blown away by how they transformed the space, and how considerate and on-it the service was. The team is so chill to work with and they accommodated our entire group of over 200 people. There were so many logistics we had to figure out because of our large party, and Chrissy, Allison, Hazel and Robyn went out of their way to solve them.
If you can, absolutely go to the tasting for the event. I was expecting some solid wine options, but all of what we tasted was fantastic, competitive with some of the best wineries I’ve gone to.
All in all it was an amazing night, and part of the best weekend of my life. If I had to do another event in Santa Barbara this is the first place I’d go to. -
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Brooke H. Sent on 11/15/2022
A rare gem
A rare gem! We plan events world wide and as a planner & designer this place holds a special place in my heart. The staff is exceptional start to finish, planning to day of, as they truly care and want the clients and guests to be happy. The food is INCREDIBLE, everyone raves about it. The venue itself is so beautiful! It’s truly the perfect space that feels true to Santa Barbara. -
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Quincey F. Sent on 11/14/2022Intimate and lovely!
I was the MOH for my friend who had her reception here in November 2022. The venue is lovely and well-appointed, and the service was OUTSTANDING. The food was delicious, there was never a dirty plate to be seen, drinks were always full, and the staff was SO attentive and friendly! The bride told me that the venue had been very attentive and accommodating throughout her planning process as well. Highly recommend this venue for a smaller, intimate wedding. -
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Gabriela G. Sent on 05/18/2022Stunning venue, delicious food, excellent service!
We hosted our wedding reception at Villa & Vine in April 2022 and everything was flawless! The food, the wine, the service, the decor, just absolute perfection! The venue is STUNNING. From the moment you walk in, you are wowed by its romantic feel, mediterranean vibe and modern touch. The vines along the walls, lemon trees, flowers along the hanging lights, arches, and lounge areas make for a stunning set up. The staff is extremely professional, always smiling and super courteous. And the food, oh boy the food, it is DELICIOUS!! The show stopper was definitely the braised short ribs, many of our guests saying it was the best they've ever had! We also loved the Petros wine and local craft beer served on tap, which many of our guest also raved about! The only thing I wish is that I could re-live this day over and over again! We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding day, and we feel so grateful to all of the V&V staff for making our day so very special! -
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Daniela Z. Sent on 04/02/2021Gorgeous Venue, Amazing Service
Although I ended up having to cancel my wedding here due to Covid, we toured the venue in person pre-Covid and it’s absolutely gorgeous! The in house catering looked absolutely amazing and we are so sad we had to cancel! That said, I wanted to leave a review here and shoutout to the V&V team, they were so flexible in helping to reschedule and make Covid wedding planning as seamless as possible. Flexibility in these times is KEY with vendors. Don’t hesitate to book here, the venue is absolutely gorgeous, a great value and the service is superb. -
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Jammie F. Sent on 05/19/2021Romantic venue
We cannot thank Chrissy, Allison and the staff at Villa and Vine enough for the AMAZING and WONDERFUL job they did on our wedding reception. Everyone boasted about how great the food and service was. The drinks were a hit. The steak and fish cooked perfectly. The service was impeccable. The staff were on top of everything and very friendly. The personalized attention that the groom and I had, meant a lot to us. The courtyard, furniture, lighting and decor was romantic and the vibe we were going for. The reception was simply beautiful and perfect and for that we are so thankful. It was a difficult decision at the the time but it was best decision we made, to move our reception out of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara and to Villa and Vine. Chrissy and Allison were a delight to work with especially given the ever changing COVID restrictions. Please do not hesitate to book this venue and work with this awesome team. -
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Rachel Sent on 01/12/2020Amazing, romantic, fun reception venue
We recently had our wedding reception at Villa & Vine on Oct. 13, 2019 (after a courthouse ceremony), and we could not have been happier with our experience with the venue. Chrissy, Robyn, and the entire staff took great care of us, and they helped us achieve our wedding goals stylistically and financially. A couple things to note if considering this venue: the food is incredible (our DJ said she loves working this venue because of how great the food is), the bar package is actually reasonable (we found that most are not), and the staff are so warm and hospitable. Also, the historic Arlington theatre is across the street and makes for a super fun backdrop if you choose to have them put your names up on their marquee.
If you want to have a beautiful Santa Barbara wedding and not feel like you are being nickel and dimed, this is the place. They do 100+ weddings every year. They know what they are doing, and our guests really noticed. Lastly, we only had 50 guests at our wedding, and not once did we feel like less of a priority than their other customers (most of whom we assume had more). They really listened and stayed in contact with us constantly about our big day and changing details, as well as answering any questions (and we probably asked an annoying amount of questions!) we had for them. You can tell that they take great pride in their work and are not just watching the bottom line. We had the most wonderful wedding reception imaginable here, and couldn’t be happier that we picked this romantic venue for our reception.
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Chelsea Sent on 10/31/2017BEST. VENUE. EVER. From my very first contact with Villa and Vine to the final email, Chrissy and Robyn from V&V were nothing short of amazing. My fiancé and I went to tour the venue along with my mom and sister and Chrissy answered all our questions and made us feel at ease from the second we arrived. Needless to say we booked that day. I am so thankful we did because the FOOD WAS FANTASTIC. Every single person that attended the wedding kept raving about the family style service (which I was totally hesitant about by the way) and how everything was so so so tasty. We chose 4 different appetizers that were incredible and then chose the salmon (MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE) and the short ribs. Chrissy was so patient with me as I literally changed my entire vision of the day about a week and a half before the wedding. Villa and Vine really let the experience be about us and what we wanted for that day which is seriously the most any bride could ever ask for. If I could do it all over again I would not hesitate for a second in choosing Villa and Vine for our wedding. Thank you to every staff member there, you were incredible!
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Madison Sent on 02/11/2020Villa & Vine
We were able to have our dream Santa Barbara Wedding within our budget at Villa & Vine. Finding an affordable and gorgeous venue for a mid-sized wedding in Santa Barbara was no easy feat, but working with Chrissy and Robyn at Villa & Vine was a dream! The venue had the perfect Classic aesthetic we were looking for, and included all of the tables and linens. The food was incredible, I still have people telling me that it was the best wedding dinner they have ever had! Accommodating dietary needs such as veganism or allergies was no problem, and everyone loved the “Family Style” dinner. The Full service staffing made the night run so smoothly, even while transitioning the courtyard from ceremony to dinner. The staff were so so helpful during one of the best yet most stressful days of my life! Highly recommend Villa & Vine!Villa & Vine's reply:
Ahhhh, Madison, thank you so much for your kind words!! It was so much fun celebrating with you, your family and guests! All the vendors you hired were so amazing as well! We're all so excited your dream wedding came to life!!! -
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Megan Sent on 07/23/2019A Foodie's Dream
The one constant through our relationship has been our love of food, so when we got engaged and started planning our wedding we knew that our guests would be expecting, above all else, great food at our wedding. Our requirements for our reception venue were: 1) Stellar food 2) Must feel like you're in Santa Barbara (why get married here if it feels like you're in LA or SF?) 3) Must not have outdated chiavari chairs 4) Must be within walking distance to the rest of downtown Santa Barbara 5) Must be within budget. Villa & Vine checked all of those boxes and thensome. We came away from our tasting absolutely blown away by the quality of food, and day-of we were not at all disappointed. One guest commented that our family-style meal felt like a 'flex' to show off just how much we loved incredible food, as dish after dish flowed out of the kitchen ranging from the most moist and perfect stuffed chicken to a gourmet mac and cheese. Everything was beautiful and the staff was very easy to work with throughout the process. Replies can take a little bit during peak season, but Villa & Vine was more responsive than most in the beginning of our search so I'm sure that is common in the area. If we were to do everything all over again we'd still book Villa & Vine - we were able to have an absolutely stunning wedding on an average budget and keep our foodie reputations intact. -
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Joseph W. Sent on 01/01/2020The Perfect Reception Location
We searched high and low for the right wedding location - from downtown Los Angeles warehouse spaces to California central coast cliffsides - but when we found Villa & Vine we knew it was the obvious choice. Not only is it a beautiful location but we found it incredibly affordable compared to pretty much all of the other options we explored. The staff were very friendly and our families and friends STILL rave about the food (my mom said just the other day that it was the best food she's ever had at a wedding). The layout of the venue offered lots of options for arranging our night and we loved the versatility of the space. Our meetings with the staff in the lead-up to our wedding were very easy-going and stress-free. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. -
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Janelle Sent on 05/28/2019Romantic, Delicious and Perfect
I stumbled on Villa and Vine while doing a search for an all inclusive venue in the SB/Solvang area. We had originally planned for a Mexico wedding at an all-inclusive resort so that we wouldn't have to think about a million vendors. When our plans shifted to the US, the price-tag was our number one concern, especially since we wanted a full open bar. Villa and Vine offered venue, food, tables, chairs and place setting for a very reasonable price. The only vendors we hired outside of that were a DJ, photo booth, photographer and planner. I did the flowers myself, which were simple, but the sheer elegance of the place made it look extra beautiful.
The main perk...the food. DELICOUS! We went with the "South of the Border" theme, just to put the Mexico back in our wedding. We received so many compliments on the cuisine. Also, the staff. The staff at our reception was wonderful. So friendly and professional. Chrissy and Robyn were great to work with. They had solid suggestions on how to make the evening flow seamlessly, which it did.
All of our guests were from out of town and the location was central to the SB area and easy to get to from anywhere in the downtown area.
If you want elegance and deliciousness, go with Villa and Vine. You won't be disappointed.Villa & Vine's reply:
Thank you for your kind review!! We strive to exceed everyone's expectations - it means so much to our entire staff to hear that you loved everything. It was our honor to be a part of your special day, thank you so much for choosing to celebrate with us. Please make sure to visit us again very soon!! -
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