Montecito Gourmet by Village Cheese & Wine
1485 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Crema's Take
“Montecito Gourmet is a wine lover's haven run by Patrick, a genuinely passionate owner who treats every guest like a cherished friend, whether you're grabbing a quick sandwich or settling in for an unhurried afternoon with exceptional wine and charcuterie. The kitchen excels at elevated simplicity—think carefully curated cheese plates and pinzas—making it the perfect spot to linger over conversation, a beach picnic, or even a last-minute Valentine's Day rescue that becomes one of your best memories.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Love this restaurant! Owner is very passionate about his place, his food, his wine, it’s contagious. Have tried charcuterie to-go for a beach date, perfect, as well as all the pinzas on the menu, delicious! Cheeses and meats are top notch! Haven’t tried the sandwiches yet, but…
Amazing experience! The wine was superb & smooth… we tried the fire house Cabernet! Had a quick couple of sandwich’s ! The owner Patrick was there to make the experience even that much better! We will be coming back for the Friday Saturday evening atmosphere asap! For caviar and…
If I could give this place a hundred stars, I would. After my partner and I found out our Airbnb cancelled our reservation last minute on Valentine’s Day, my partner and I found ourselves with no where to go. The folks here let us sit on their patio with our pizza from another…
Montecito Gourmet was such a delightful experience. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming—he prepared the most exquisite cheese plate for me and poured a beautiful glass of wine. We had great conversation, and the whole place felt less like a shop and more like being…
Patrick at Montecito Gourmet went above and beyond to ensure we had enough food for our private fundraising event. I had to keep adding more charcuterie trays up until the last minute, and somehow, he and his team managed to execute in time with utmost care and professionalism.…
Crema Reviews
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