5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 14 restaurants in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers pizza restaurants in Downtown Santa Barbara CA, based on Google's pizza restaurant category and ranked by weighted rating. Fourteen qualifying businesses were considered before the top five were chosen. It helps people who want a good slice or whole pie and would like to check hours, addresses and service features before going. Each entry includes the rating, review count and listed hours, along with the accessibility details from its listing. Descriptions reflect what reviewers mention, not firsthand visits.
#1
Saint Bibiana
★ 4.8 (220 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Saint Bibiana, at 17 W Ortega St, is a pizza restaurant rated 4.8 on Google from 220 reviews. Listed hours cover Wednesday through Sunday afternoons and evenings, with Mondays and Tuesdays closed. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a sourdough crust that is crisp and full of flavor, high-quality ingredients served neatly, and friendly service. One visitor from out of town said it became a new favorite after spotting a by-the-slice sign on State Street.
Best for: Sourdough crust and friendly service
- Address
- 17 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–9 pm; Sun 2–8:30 pm; Thu 2–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 2–9 pm
#2
Rozzi Pizza
★ 4.9 (141 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Rozzi Pizza, at 233 W Montecito St, is rated 4.9 on Google from 141 reviews. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 8:30 pm, with Mondays and Tuesdays closed. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention a menu with several slice and pie options, pizza they compare to New York quality, a fair price for a half-and-half pie, and a calm space where music plays quietly. One reviewer notes there are no heat lamps.
Best for: Whole pies and a relaxed family setting
- Address
- 233 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–8:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–8:30 pm; Sun 12–8:30 pm; Thu 12–8:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 12–8:30 pm
#3
Cali-Forno Pizzeria
★ 4.5 (1,059 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Cali-Forno Pizzeria is at 905 State St in Santa Barbara and holds a 4.5 rating from 1,059 Google reviews. It is open every day, with weekday hours from 11 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday hours until 10 pm. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a birria pizza, a white garlic Alfredo pie, a happy-hour slice and soda, and a crust that staff spun in view. One reviewer calls it a family-owned spot.
Best for: Birria pizza and happy-hour slices
- Address
- 905 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Bettina
★ 4.5 (851 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Bettina is a pizza restaurant at 1014 Coast Village Rd in Santa Barbara, with a 4.5 rating from 851 Google reviews. It is open daily for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and for dinner from 4:30 to 9 pm. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention dough with good texture, a thin zucchini pizza, outdoor seating they describe as cute, and a warm atmosphere that suits families and kids.
Best for: Thin crust and outdoor seating
- Address
- 1014 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm
#5
Gino's Sicilian Express
★ 4.5 (329 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Gino's Sicilian Express is a pizza restaurant at 12 W Figueroa St in Santa Barbara, rated 4.5 on Google from 329 reviews. It is open every day, from 11:30 am to 9 pm on most days and 1 to 8 pm on Sundays. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention panini on bread they believe is made from pizza dough, slices they find satisfying, and a chef who came out to chat. Some note that service has slipped on recent visits.
Best for: Panini and pizza slices
- Address
- 12 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–9 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11:30 am–9 pm; Sun 1–8 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 restaurants in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Saint Bibiana ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 220 reviews. Rozzi Pizza is second at 4.9 from 141 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Santa Barbara CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cali-Forno Pizzeria, at 10 pm.
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